An automated crypto trading bot transferred tokens worth about $450,000 to a social media user after misreading a post seeking a small sum for medical treatment, triggering debate over the risks of linking artificial intelligence systems directly to blockchain wallets. The bot, known as “Lobstar Wilde”, had been operating on X as an experimental, autonomous trader designed to interact with users, analyse sentiment and execute on-chain transactions. […]
North Korean state-backed hackers are exploiting global technology recruitment channels to plant malware, siphon intellectual property and generate covert revenue, according to multiple cyber security investigations tracking activity since 2022. The operations combine fake IT worker identities with booby-trapped job interviews, turning routine hiring processes into attack vectors aimed at software developers and technology firms. Security analysts say the campaigns form part of a broader strategy by […]
More than a thousand malicious plug-ins capable of siphoning cryptocurrency wallet data and sensitive credentials have been identified on OpenClaw’s ClawHub platform, raising fresh concerns over the security of decentralised software marketplaces and the speed at which harmful code can spread through developer ecosystems. Security researchers examining ClawHub said they had flagged 1,184 so-called “skills” that appeared designed to harvest SSH keys, private wallet information and other […]
Blockchain ventures built around sport are moving beyond fan tokens towards real-time, onchain markets tied directly to match-day outcomes, marking a new phase for what has become known as SportFi. Developers and investors say the model aims to deepen fan engagement by allowing supporters to trade digital assets linked to specific games, player performances and season milestones, while settling transactions transparently on public blockchains. Proponents argue that […]
ProShares’ first exchange-traded fund designed to hold tokenised cash instruments attracted roughly $17 billion in assets on its market debut, igniting speculation across digital asset markets about whether Circle had shifted part of the reserves backing its USDC stablecoin into the vehicle. The scale of the launch marked one of the largest first-day asset gatherings for a US-listed ETF and underscored the pace at which traditional asset […]
Cybersecurity analysts warn that operators linked to North Korea have expanded their assault on digital asset platforms, a year after a record-breaking breach at Dubai-based exchange Bybit exposed structural weaknesses across the sector. On 21 February 2025, attackers attributed by multiple governments and private security firms to Pyongyang stole about $1.46 billion in cryptoassets from Bybit, marking the largest confirmed theft in the history of the cryptocurrency […]
Dubai has moved into the next stage of its real estate tokenisation drive, expanding the initiative onto the XRP Ledger in a bid to widen investor access and streamline property transactions through blockchain technology. The second phase of the emirate’s Real Estate Tokenisation Project allows approved investors to trade fractionalised property interests recorded on the XRP Ledger, a public blockchain associated with Ripple. Officials say the move […]
Centralised control of artificial intelligence is facing a serious challenge as decentralised networks gather pace, promising to dilute the dominance of technology giants and open development to a broader community of users and developers. For much of the past decade, cutting-edge AI models have been built and deployed by a handful of well-funded companies with access to vast computing infrastructure and proprietary data. Firms such as OpenAI, […]
XRP’s on-chain metrics have shown one of the sharpest capitulation events in its history, with realised losses reaching levels not seen since late 2022, according to multiple on-chain analytics platforms. The weekly tally of realised losses — the measure of holders selling at prices below their original acquisition cost — ballooned to approximately $1.93 billion, signalling heightened fear and broad selling across the market. That peak represents […]
Bitcoin fell about five per cent, sliding below the $65,000 mark as large holders accelerated transfers to exchanges and short-term investors continued to exit at a loss, underscoring fragile sentiment in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The decline pushed Bitcoin to levels last seen several weeks ago, extending a pullback from record highs above $73,000 set earlier this year. Market data showed the digital asset trading in the […]
Michael Saylor has indicated that his company could expand its already vast Bitcoin holdings, renewing debate over corporate exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency and reinforcing his long-standing conviction that digital assets will define what he calls the “Orange Century”. Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, shared remarks on social media that were widely interpreted by market participants as a signal of further purchases. […]
Japan’s SBI Holdings has announced plans to issue a ¥10 billion onchain bond that will be settled via blockchain technology and offer XRP rewards to eligible retail investors, marking one of the most prominent efforts by a major financial group to merge traditional fixed-income products with digital asset incentives. The offering, branded as SBI START Bonds, will provide a fixed interest rate and use distributed ledger infrastructure […]
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has set out a proposal to integrate artificial intelligence into decentralised autonomous organisations, arguing that carefully designed “AI stewards” could strengthen governance while preserving privacy and resisting coercion. Buterin’s concept centres on deploying AI agents within DAO frameworks to assist with proposal analysis, moderation and vote verification, while relying on cryptographic safeguards such as zero-knowledge proofs and secure multi-party computation to shield voter […]
Markets fluctuated sharply on Friday as digital assets and traditional financial instruments digested the U. S. Supreme Court’s decision that struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime, triggering a brief rally in bitcoin followed by rapid sell-offs and mixed sentiment among investors. The ruling, handed down by a 6-3 majority, found that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad tariffs […]
KITE, the AI-linked digital token, is showing unmistakable signs of intensified market engagement as large-holder transactions, trading volume and price momentum all point to accelerating on-chain activity. Data from blockchain analytics firms show that transfers exceeding $100,000 clustered more frequently toward late January and into February, and that surge in so-called whale transactions preceded sharp spikes in trading activity and price gains. This sequence suggests that major […]
Three engineers working in Silicon Valley have been indicted in the United States on allegations of conspiring to steal sensitive chip design trade secrets from Google and other technology companies, in a case that federal prosecutors say underscores mounting insider threats to the semiconductor industry. The US Department of Justice announced that Samaneh Ghandali, 41, and her husband Mohammadjavad Khosravi, also known as Mohammad Khosravi, along with […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has moved to enable the resale of tokenised property assets, marking a significant step in a $16 billion plan to digitise parts of its real estate market and make transactions faster and more accessible. The Dubai Land Department has confirmed that the next phase of its real estate tokenisation initiative, developed with technology firm Ctrl Alt, will allow investors to trade property […]
Copy trading has become the talk of the town among various online trading forums and communities, especially among newbie traders. For many traders, copy trading appears to be the easiest way to generate profits without having to develop complex trading strategies or spend years mastering market analysis. However, the biggest question that lingers in the air remains: is copy trading profitable? You will find many stories highlighting […]
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth capital has expanded its bet on regulated digital assets, with filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission showing that Mubadala Investment Company held 12.7 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust at the end of December, valued at about $630.6 million. The position, disclosed in a fourth-quarter Form 13F submission, marks a 46 per cent increase from the 8.7 million shares the […]
OpenClaw, a widely used open-source autonomous AI assistant, has pushed out version 2026.2.17 with expanded capabilities that include support for Anthropic’s latest Claude Sonnet 4.6 model and enhancements across messaging platforms and automation workflows. The update, made available by lead developer Peter Steinberger on February 17, 2026, was designed to address user demand for broader model integration and improved context handling, but it arrives as the software […]
World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture closely associated with President Donald Trump, unveiled plans to issue blockchain-based tokens backed by loan revenue interests tied to the Trump International Hotel & Resort in the Maldives, a luxury development slated for completion in 2030 and being built in partnership with the Trump Organization and Dubai-listed developer DarGlobal. The move forms part of WLFI’s broader real-world asset strategy aimed at […]
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States continue to hold around $85 billion in assets despite a sharp downturn in the price of Bitcoin, highlighting a divergence between investor behaviour in regulated funds and the broader cryptocurrency market. The resilience of these funds, which trade on regulated exchanges and offer exposure to Bitcoin without direct ownership of the digital currency, underscores both the growing institutional participation […]
Two of Abu Dhabi’s most influential investment vehicles significantly boosted their exposure to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust during the fourth quarter of 2025, pushing their combined bitcoin exchange-traded fund holdings above the $1 billion mark at the close of the calendar year. The moves, disclosed through quarterly filings with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, underscore a broader shift among sovereign players toward regulated digital assets […]
Bitcoin retreated ahead of the US market open, mirroring declines in equity futures as traders returned from a three-day break to a more fragile macro backdrop marked by geopolitical strain and shifting rate expectations. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell below key technical levels in early trading, extending a pullback that began over the weekend. The move coincided with weakness in US stock-index futures and a firmer dollar, […]
