Ukraine targets Russia’s crypto payments with new sanctions

Ukraine has declared “sanctions and other solutions” to stop unwanted cryptocurrency transfers from Russia. Vladyslav Vlasiuk, advisor to the Ukrainian president, announced that the country is preparing sanctions and other measures to prevent Russia from using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for international payments. Russia began using cryptocurrencies for commercial purposes after Western sanctions made it more…

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NC State sorority photos used in AI-generated sexual images posted online :: WRAL.com

Nearly 30 students from North Carolina State University report that artificial intelligence has been used to produce sexually explicit images featuring their photos, according to a research mandate. The search warrant dated November 1, 2024 indicates that a student reported to the NC state police only “obscene” photographs of her and other students were discovered…

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The United States seized $ 7.44 million in the North Korean cryptography scam

June 5 (UPI) – The Ministry of Justice seized more than $ 7.74 million linked to an illegal employment and cryptocurrency regime managed by North Korea, officials announced on Thursday. The complaint, filed before the Washington American District Court, alleged that IT workers have been illegally hired and have collected cryptocurrencies for the North Korean…

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