An Avalanche Reawakening
This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource that offers clarity in the often complicated and jargon-filled crypto space. In this article, writer Dexter of Blocmates explains Avalanche’s exciting forthcoming update, Avalanche Community Proposal 77. To do so, Dexter gives an overview of Avalanche’s unique architecture. […] Powered by...
Hong Kong Police Arrest Quartet Accused of Using Counterfeit Banknotes to Swindle Crypto Traders
A group of four Hong Kong fraudsters, who swindled victims’ digital assets worth $1.4 million between October 2023 and July 2024, have been apprehended. The suspects, aged 14 to 39, are charged with conspiracy to defraud and possession of 5,000 counterfeit banknotes. According to Hong Kong laws, producing and circulating counterfeit currency can result in […] Powered by...
High-Tech Karaoke Piracy Crackdown, 18 Arrested and Streaming Servers Seized
Depending on personalities and intake of alcohol, a karaoke night can see people demanding to be next on the mic or scurrying away before they’re forced to do something they’ll later regret. According to reports, karaoke in the West may be set for a resurgence but in Asia, karaoke (’empty orchestra’) never went away. In Japan, it still receives an 80%+ approval rating among high school students with around half of 20 to 24-year-olds...
‘Indian Police Pinpoint Seat of Movie “Camming” Pirate by Analyzing the Film Angle’
As the home of Bollywood, India has a thriving movie industry that’s known all around the world. At the same time, the country also has one of the highest piracy rates, which is seen as a major threat by industry insiders. Following pressure from U.S. movie companies, India’s government recently agreed to update its Cinematograph Act to outlaw ‘cam’ piracy. Anyone recording or transmitting movies in a movie theater without permission...
