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Sam Bankman-Fried claims his 2022 arrest was politically motivated after he donated to Republicans, saying the SEC and DOJ targeted him. His allegations come as missing SEC messages from the period raise questions about record-keeping and possible interference in crypto enforcement.

FC Barcelona’s official Instagram account was hacked to promote a fake $FCB token on the Solana blockchain, misleading fans and causing potential financial losses. The token briefly surged to $3 million in value before crashing, highlighting risks of scams using popular brands and unverified cryptocurrencies.

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a new AI system that creates realistic videos with accurate motion and sound. The accompanying Sora app lets users appear in AI-generated scenes using “cameos” and share videos in a TikTok-style feed.

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, revealed he survived a near-fatal poisoning in 2018 after a suspicious package was left at his home. The attack happened during a dispute with Russian authorities over encryption keys, leaving Durov seriously ill for weeks.

BNB Chain’s official English X account was hacked, and attackers posted fake links claiming to offer a “BNB HODLer Airdrop.” The scam aimed to steal funds by tricking users into connecting their crypto wallets through WalletConnect.

Meta has launched a paid option in the UK allowing users to remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The subscription is available on web and mobile, giving users a choice between ad-free access or the free, ad-supported version.

A new phishing campaign is striking at the heart of the crypto. X, which has long been considered the digital town square where developers, traders, and investors exchange ideas and shape narratives, the platform is now under siege.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s X account posted a simple “gm,” sparking a sudden 30% surge in FTX’s FTT token despite him being in prison. The rally was driven by speculation and social media attention, while FTX creditors continue receiving billions in repayments.

Social media platform X revealed on Friday that it dismantled an elaborate bribery operation allegedly driven by users tied to crypto-related scams.

Cointelegraph, the world’s largest crypto-focused media outlet, has announced a dramatic editorial shift aimed at reshaping how digital assets are covered—and defended—in the public sphere.