Bithumb, a major South Korean crypto exchange, mistakenly sent out more than 620, 000 Bitcoins during a promotional giveaway. The company intended to reward users with small cash bonuses of about 1. 40 US dollars each, but the system miscalculated and distributed at least 2, 000 Bitcoins per winner.
Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information
A South Korean crypto platform, Bithumb, accidentally sent out more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin instead of a modest reward in local currency. The mistake happened during a promotion that was meant to give 620, 000 won (about $424) to each winner. An employee mistakenly entered Bitcoin as the c
The study looked at 312 patients in Western Romania, from newborns to the elderly, to see how common Giardia infection was and what might put people at risk. Using a quick test on stool samples, researchers found that about 5 % of the patients were infected. When they examined possible causes—
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night at Crypto. com Arena. The showdown will kick off at 8:30 p. m. ET, and fans can catch it on ABC or stream it online. The game comes as the Lakers hold a narrow edge over the Phoenix Suns in the Pacific Division, bo
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The National Sleep Foundation ran surveys before and after the U. S. presidential election in 2024 to see how big events affect how people sleep. They asked thousands of Americans about their nightly rest and any changes they noticed around election day. The results show that many people repor
Voters in Thailand went to the polls on Sunday for an early general election that looks like a three‑way contest among different political ideas. The main players are the People’s Party, Bhumjaithai, and Pheu Thai, each with a nationwide network and enough support to win seats. The country has 53 mi
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Global health disparities are growing as worldwide crises reveal deep flaws in how we organize care, share information, and make decisions. A new idea called Global Collaborative Evidence Networks is stepping in to help. These networks gather experts from many fields, pool data, and try to guide pol
