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HTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500UHTX 13th-Anniversary Carnival The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its case against members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute, adding charges against

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The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its case against members of the Iran-based Mabna Institute, adding charges against eight individuals and linking five of them to the 2017 hack of HBO that included a ransom demand of roughly $6 million in Bitcoin. The new indictments bring the total number of defendants in the broader cyber-espionage case to 17.

Details of the HBO Hack and Indictment

According to the DOJ, Behzad Mesri was previously indicted separately for allegedly hacking HBO’s systems, stealing internal data, and demanding a Bitcoin ransom of about $6 million. The latest charges allege that five of the newly charged defendants directly participated in that operation alongside Mesri. The Mabna Institute is accused of conducting cyberattacks against U.S. and international universities, companies, and government agencies on behalf of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other entities.

Broader Context of Iranian Cyber Operations

The Mabna Institute has been linked to a series of intrusions dating back to at least 2013, targeting over 300 universities in the U.S. and abroad. The group’s activities have been characterized by U.S. officials as systematic theft of intellectual property and sensitive data. The new charges underscore the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored hacking groups and the increasing use of cryptocurrency in ransom demands.

Implications for Cybersecurity and Crypto Regulation

This case highlights the intersection of cybercrime and digital currencies, as Bitcoin’s pseudonymous nature has made it a preferred payment method for ransomware attacks. The DOJ’s actions signal a continued effort to hold state-sponsored hackers accountable, even when they operate from jurisdictions with limited extradition treaties. For businesses and institutions, the case serves as a reminder of the persistent risks of cyber intrusion 


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Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence Trading platform and contracts for difference (CFD) broker Capital.com plans to offer spot crypto services to clients in the Uni

Capital.com plans UAE spot crypto services after affiliate wins licence

Trading platform and contracts for difference (CFD) broker Capital.com plans to offer spot crypto services to clients in the United Arab Emirates after its affiliate, Capital Vault, secured a virtual-asset license from the country’s Capital Market Authority (CMA).

According to an announcement sent to Cointelegraph, the license allows Capital Vault to deal in virtual assets as an agent or matching principal and provide custody on behalf of clients.

Once the service goes live, UAE clients will be able to buy and hold actual crypto through the Capital.com app, with Capital Vault providing execution, custody and settlement. This differs from Capital.com’s CFDs, which provide price exposure without ownership of the underlying crypto.

Capital Vault operates as a separate regulated entity, with its governance, custody and risk arrangements separated from Capital.com’s other businesses. The affiliate has opened an office in Abu Dhabi and is building a local virtual-asset team.

The approval follows the CMA’s introduction of a virtual-asset regulatory framework in April, which expanded the number of regulated activities from three to eight. The framework also established requirements covering business conduct, alternative trading systems, anti-money laundering controls and prudential standards.

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Verita Global’s case information page shows that Poolin Technology PTE. LTD., Lonestar Taproot LLC and Lonestar Dream, Inc. filed voluntary petitions on July 22 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Di

Verita Global’s case information page shows that Poolin Technology PTE. LTD., Lonestar Taproot LLC and Lonestar Dream, Inc. filed voluntary petitions on July 22 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The three cases are being jointly administered under Poolin’s lead case, 26-18325, before Judge Eamonn J. O’Hagan.

Poolin’s filing lists estimated assets of between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities of between $100 million and $500 million. The petition estimates that the company has between 10,001 and 25,000 creditors and states that funds are expected to be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

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Bitcoin.com News looked into how the top 13 manufacturers of these crucial devices communicated on X, the main social media channel for all things crypto asset-related, since the crisis erupted at the end of July and into August.Teams differed in speed, clarity, helpfulness, tone, bragging level, and whether they kept following up on the matter days and now, weeks later. For example, the manufacturer of Bitkey, U.S.-based Block, which was part of the initial Coldcard investigation, was among the first to warn its users and the broader community about the exploit, and was soon followed by Canada-based Blockstream, the manufacturer of Jade.

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Danal joins OpenUSD stablecoin consortium, first South Korean PG firm to enterSouth Korean payment gateway company Danal has become the first domestic payment gateway (PG) firm to join the global OpenUSD stablecoin ecosystem, marking a significant step in its expansion into digital asset payments. The company announced on August 21 that it has officially joined the Open Standard consortium, a governance body backed by approximately 140 global companies, including Visa and Mastercard.

What is OpenUSD and the Open Standard consortium?

Open Standard is a global initiative that aims to establish a new digital finance standard through OpenUSD (OUSD), a U.S. dollar-based stablecoin. The consortium describes OUSD as a neutral payment asset designed for digital fund settlement and transfers between institutions. The participation of major financial players like Visa and Mastercard underscores the consortium’s goal of bridging traditional finance with blockchain-based payment systems.

For Danal, joining the consortium aligns with its broader strategy to integrate cryptocurrency and digital asset payment solutions into its existing services. The company, which provides payment infrastructure for e-commerce and online transactions in South Korea, is positioning itself to offer merchants and consumers more flexible payment options that include stablecoins.

Why this matters for South Korea’s payment industry

South Korea has one of the most advanced digital payment ecosystems globally, with high smartphone penetration and widespread adoption of fintech services. However, regulatory uncertainty around cryptocurrencies has slowed institutional adoption. Danal’s move into the stablecoin space could signal a shift, as established payment firms begin to explore blockchain-based settlement rails.

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