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One On-Chain Transfer Could Lead to 14 Years in Prison? UK Crypto Compliance Faces New Risks

A blockchain transfer could now lead to a 14-year prison sentence in the UK, following the designation of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the National Security Act 2023. A new criminal offense (Section 17C) makes it illegal for UK-linked persons or entities to obtain, receive, or retain any valuable benefit if they know, or should reasonably know, it originates from a designated entity like the IRGC. This applies broadly to crypto assets and on-chain transfers. The key challenge lies in timing and knowledge. A transfer can settle on-chain before the recipient identifies the sending wallet, and wallet attribution to a sanctioned entity may only occur post-transaction. Liability depends on what the recipient knew about the source of funds and when they knew it. The offense follows the value, not the payment path, and can involve indirect provision through intermediaries. While the designation itself doesn't trigger automatic asset freezes under UK sanctions law, it creates a separate criminal risk. For UK crypto exchanges, custodians, payment firms, and even users, this makes maintaining clear records of wallet attribution, transaction timelines, and subsequent actions critical for evidence. The law does not impose new reporting duties but emphasizes using existing suspicious activity reporting and consent processes. The lack of ability to reject on-chain transactions makes documented internal controls and decision-making timelines vital for legal defense.

marsbit07/20 08:26

One On-Chain Transfer Could Lead to 14 Years in Prison? UK Crypto Compliance Faces New Risks

marsbit07/20 08:26

Large Models No Longer "Guess" Image Scores, Use "Visual Evidence" like Structural Maps and Spectrograms as "Physical Evidence" to Score Images

Multimodal large language models (MLLMs) often perform poorly on image quality assessment (IQA), as they primarily rely on semantic understanding and are insensitive to underlying degradations like noise or blur. To address this, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology introduced IQA-T1, a novel framework that enables MLLMs to generate and use structured "visual evidence"—such as noise residual maps, Fourier magnitude spectra, and gradient orientation coherence maps—for reasoning. IQA-T1 actively selects tools from a dedicated perceptual library to produce this evidence, shifting from intuitive "guesswork" to evidence-based assessment. Trained via supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning on a newly created Q-Tool dataset, the model learns to call tools efficiently. Evaluated across seven IQA benchmarks, IQA-T1 achieves state-of-the-art average PLCC/SRCC scores of 0.795/0.784 while providing explainable, traceable reasoning chains.

marsbit07/20 07:47

Large Models No Longer "Guess" Image Scores, Use "Visual Evidence" like Structural Maps and Spectrograms as "Physical Evidence" to Score Images

marsbit07/20 07:47

a16z: The Crypto Industry Enters the 'Show Me' Era

The crypto industry is entering a "show me" era, shifting from a focus on vision and promises to demanding hard evidence of execution and traction. This change is driven by heightened skepticism, regulatory scrutiny, and the serious entry of traditional finance institutions (like BlackRock, Fidelity, JPMorgan) with real, scaled products. Previously, a whitepaper and a token could capture attention. Now, credible projects must demonstrate a "proof stack": verifiable mainnet data (transactions, active users, revenue), real partnerships with tangible integrations, organic user adoption and retention metrics, and third-party validation (audits, independent analysis). Announcements alone are insufficient without underlying substance. For startups, this means narratives must be built from proven facts upwards—starting with concrete evidence points (e.g., "we reduced cross-border settlement from three days to four minutes with live corporate users") rather than leading with abstract vision. While vision remains important, the evidence-to-vision ratio has inverted; substance now must constitute the majority of the narrative. This higher bar presents an opportunity for projects with genuine product-market fit, as it filters out noise and allows their real progress to stand out. The core question for projects is whether their communication strategy is designed to showcase existing evidence or is still stuck in the phase of promising it.

marsbit06/18 04:43

a16z: The Crypto Industry Enters the 'Show Me' Era

marsbit06/18 04:43

After UFO Files Released, Why Does Prediction Market Only Price Alien Existence Probability at 20%?

Following the official release of over 160 declassified UFO/UAP files by the U.S. Department of Defense, featuring videos, photos, and historical reports from NASA, FBI, and other agencies, public discussion has surged. However, the prediction market platform predict.fun shows measured skepticism. The probability for the event "Will the US confirm that aliens exist before 2027?" remains at only 20%. This is because the market does not trade on the philosophical question of extraterrestrial existence, but specifically on whether the U.S. government will officially and explicitly acknowledge it by the end of 2026. While the document release increases transparency and provides compelling, unexplained cases—like a jellyfish-shaped object over the UAE or anomalies near Apollo missions—it presents historical data without official interpretation or confirmation. The market views this as expanding the pool of evidence rather than providing a definitive conclusion that would compel a governmental statement. The 20% probability reflects a time-discounted assessment, acknowledging potential for future disclosures while doubting a conclusive official acknowledgment within the tight deadline. Thus, the event highlights how prediction markets concretize abstract mysteries into tradable contracts based on verifiable outcomes and specific timelines.

marsbit05/09 01:20

After UFO Files Released, Why Does Prediction Market Only Price Alien Existence Probability at 20%?

marsbit05/09 01:20

After the UFO Files Are Made Public, Prediction Markets Only Price the Probability of Alien Existence at 20%?

The U.S. Department of Defense has launched a website declassifying UFO/UAP files, releasing an initial batch of over 160 documents. These include videos, photos, mission logs, sighting reports, and communications from agencies like NASA and the FBI, featuring unexplained incidents such as anomalous lights near Apollo missions and a "jellyfish"-shaped object over the UAE. Despite widespread public discussion, the prediction market predict.fun shows only a 20% probability that the U.S. government will officially confirm the existence of extraterrestrial life or technology by December 31, 2026. The market's focus is not on whether aliens exist, but on whether U.S. authorities will make a definitive, binding statement before the deadline. Analysts note the file release provides transparency and fuels debate but does not constitute an official confirmation. The 20% odds reflect a time-discounted assessment, acknowledging the possibility of future evidence while doubting a conclusive governmental stance within the current year. This event highlights how prediction markets translate speculative narratives into tradable contracts based on verifiable outcomes and specific timelines.

Odaily星球日报05/09 01:14

After the UFO Files Are Made Public, Prediction Markets Only Price the Probability of Alien Existence at 20%?

Odaily星球日报05/09 01:14

The Self-Destruction of the Startup Bible: The More You Know, the Sooner You Fail

The article "The Self-Defeating Nature of Startup Dogma: The More You Know, The Sooner You Fail" argues that popular startup methodologies—such as Lean Startup, Customer Development, and the Business Model Canvas—have not improved startup survival rates over the past 30 years, based on U.S. government data. The core paradox is that once a methodology becomes widely adopted, it loses its competitive advantage as all founders converge on the same strategies, leading to homogeneity and increased failure rates in competitive markets. The author compares this to the Red Queen effect in evolutionary biology, where continuous adaptation is necessary just to maintain position. Despite the intuitive appeal and scientific claims of these frameworks, empirical data shows no improvement in the survival rates of either general U.S. businesses or venture-backed startups. In fact, the success rate for seed-funded startups securing subsequent funding has declined. The article explores three possible explanations: the theories might be fundamentally flawed; they might be too obvious to require formalization; or they might be self-defeating when universally applied. The author calls for a truly scientific approach to entrepreneurship, one that embraces experimentation, paradigm development, and differentiation rather than dogma. The conclusion is that to succeed, founders must often do the opposite of what popular playbooks advise.

marsbit03/23 08:13

The Self-Destruction of the Startup Bible: The More You Know, the Sooner You Fail

marsbit03/23 08:13

Crypto Libra Scandal: New Evidence Exposes Payments From Lobbyist To President Milei

New forensic evidence and leaked court documents reveal that Mauricio Novelli, a lobbyist for the cryptocurrency Libra (LIBRA), made thousands of dollars in payments to Argentine President Javier Milei and his inner circle since 2021. The payments, initially around $2,000 monthly during Milei's time as a congressman, increased to $4,000 routed through his sister after he became president. Prosecutors found that Novelli financed these transactions by selling cryptocurrencies like USDT for cash. Additional documents suggest a coordinated effort to leverage Milei’s influence to promote Libra, including a proposed $5 million package for his endorsement. Milei’s public promotion of the token in February 2025 led to a 1,300% price surge followed by a crash, causing significant investor losses and triggering legal and congressional investigations. Opposition lawmakers are now accusing Milei of being a "necessary participant" in a premeditated crypto scam, though the presidency maintains he acted in "good faith."

bitcoinist03/19 15:03

Crypto Libra Scandal: New Evidence Exposes Payments From Lobbyist To President Milei

bitcoinist03/19 15:03

Prosecutors Oppose Sam Bankman-Fried’s Request for New Trial

Prosecutors have opposed Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, arguing that he failed to present legitimate new evidence. Bankman-Fried’s motion, filed in February, claimed that testimony from two former FTX officials could have challenged the prosecution's fraud narrative, but prosecutors stated these witnesses were known prior to the trial and their testimony does not qualify as new evidence. They also argued that the testimony would not have altered the trial outcome, citing overwhelming evidence that Bankman-Fried misappropriated billions in customer funds. Additionally, prosecutors dismissed Bankman-Fried's claim that FTX was not bankrupt, noting a severe shortfall in cryptocurrency holdings compared to customer claims.

TheNewsCrypto03/12 11:06

Prosecutors Oppose Sam Bankman-Fried’s Request for New Trial

TheNewsCrypto03/12 11:06

From a Trillion-Dollar Empire to Prison Appeals: A 35-Page Document Attempts to Rewrite the Ending

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the imprisoned founder of FTX, has filed a 35-page pro se motion seeking to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction and 25-year sentence. Submitted through his mother, Stanford law professor Barbara H. Fried, the motion cites newly discovered evidence and alleges multiple judicial and prosecutorial misconducts. Key claims include: the prosecution allegedly threatened witnesses like Ryan Salame to prevent exculpatory testimony and coerced former FTX engineering head Nishad Singh into changing his statements. SBF also presents a sworn declaration from former FTX data head Daniel Chapsky, arguing that prosecutors misrepresented Alameda Research’s account balances to fabricate a shortfall. Additionally, SBF accuses Sullivan & Cromwell, the law firm handling FTX’s bankruptcy, of undervaluing assets to support the narrative of insolvency—contrary to the eventual 119-143% customer recovery rate. He further suggests political targeting by the Biden administration and requests Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to recuse himself due to perceived bias. Legal experts view the motion as a long shot, as most claims rely on evidence that may not meet the “newly discovered” standard, and challenging judicial bias is rarely successful.

比推02/11 14:14

From a Trillion-Dollar Empire to Prison Appeals: A 35-Page Document Attempts to Rewrite the Ending

比推02/11 14:14

Justin Sun Accused of TRX Price Manipulation by Alleged Ex-Girlfriend

Justin Sun, founder of Tron, is accused by a woman named Ten Ten, who claims to be his ex-girlfriend, of manipulating the price of TRX. She alleges that Sun used employee identities to operate Binance accounts in 2017 and 2018 to conduct coordinated buying and selling, artificially inflating TRX's price and market cap. After the price surge, insiders allegedly sold off holdings for profit, causing losses to investors. Ten Ten claims to have extensive evidence, including WeChat records, emails, and exchange logs, and has named 12 other individuals involved. She states she is prepared to fully cooperate with a U.S. SEC investigation.

TheNewsCrypto02/02 11:30

Justin Sun Accused of TRX Price Manipulation by Alleged Ex-Girlfriend

TheNewsCrypto02/02 11:30

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