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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Crypto kidnappings leave investors, executives on edge
A string of crypto kidnappings across Europe and the US have put executives and investors on edge. A brutal scene unfolded in New York City over the holiday weekend, when a Kentucky man was arrested and accused of torturing an Italian tourist to obtain access to his crypto wallet. Concerns have grown after hackers stole from Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange, the names, addresses, and account balances of some customers. 'This hack will lead to people dying,' TechCrunch founder and crypto investor Michael Arrington wrote on X. Kidnapping for crypto has become increasingly common in Europe, especially France. Masked assailants unsuccessfully attempted to kidnap the daughter of a prominent crypto executive off the streets of Paris this month, while the co-founder of Ledger, a widely used physical crypto wallet maker, was kidnapped alongside his wife and mutilated earlier this year. Both were committed in an effort to get millions in crypto ransom, according to French police, who arrested twenty individuals they believe were involved in the plots yesterday. Crypto enthusiasts blame rules that require companies to collect personal data in the first place. 'This issue is much bigger than crypto, and regulation is the actual thing to target,' investor Balaji Srinivasan wrote in response to Arrington's post. But kidnappings stemming from hacks of banks — which have to collect that same data — are vanishingly rare, suggesting that crypto's vulnerability lies in the untraceability (to a point) of payments and its usefulness in criminal enterprises. Crypto-related kidnappings make 'total sense' to criminals, a former US Marine and founder of the security firm Station70 told The New York Post: 'It's a lot easier – lower risk – and it's a much bigger payout than, say, robbing a bank or robbing a convenience store.'
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SuperAI Brings the Frontier of Artificial Intelligence to Singapore: Over 7,000 Innovators to Connect on Breakthrough AI Technologies
SuperAI Singapore (18-19 June 2025) will unite Eastern and Western AI ecosystems under one roof at Marina Bay Sands, from emerging startups to established enterprise leaders Three distinct stages, alongside a Hackathon and Startup Competition with over $200,000 in prizes, will showcase innovations in robotics, healthcare, finance, and beyond First wave of speakers includes Emad Mostaque (Intelligent Internet), entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan, and analyst Benedict Evans – with 150 more visionaries to be announced SINGAPORE, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperAI, the premier artificial intelligence conference and super-connector event, returns to Singapore for its highly anticipated second edition. Following last year's successful launch, the event is scaling significantly, transforming Marina Bay Sands' entire fifth level into a showcase of frontier technologies on June 18-19, 2025. Last year's inaugural event drew 5,000 attendees from over 90 countries. This year, SuperAI is on track to connect more than 7,000 founders, developers, researchers, investors, and enterprise leaders, converging to explore and unveil the next wave of transformative AI technologies. "The response to SuperAI Singapore has been extraordinary, already surpassing last year's demand," said Peter Noszek, Co-Founder of SuperAI. "We're seeing genuine hunger for meaningful conversations at the frontier of AI – not just theoretical potential, but real-world implementation. SuperAI will spotlight breakthroughs in robotics, healthcare, finance, and AI's broader impact across industries and society. Singapore's position at the crossroads of East and West makes it the perfect hub to unite the global AI ecosystem." The event will feature sessions exploring topics like "Robotics Renaissance: AI's Role in Automating the Physical World," "Inside China's AI Revolution," and "Human-AI Collaboration: Unlocking Creative Potential" across its expanded program. SuperAI will showcase AI development at every stage in the innovation lifecycle. Fifteen developer teams will compete in the inaugural NEXT Hackathon – in collaboration with Amazon – using generative AI-powered software development tools to build working prototypes across the event's five thematic pillars: robotics and embodied AI, healthcare and biotech, finance, climate tech, and decentralized intelligence. Meanwhile, ten frontier AI startups – selected from hundreds of global applicants – will vie for the Genesis Startup Competition's $200,000 prize pool, supported by AWS, along with enterprise matchmaking and fundraising opportunities to accelerate their growth. Elsewhere on the exhibition floor, SuperAI will offer pathways for academics, researchers, ambitious students, and curious minds through immersive and interactive experiences. Breakout AI Labs are where visitors can co-create with AI-enabled software, hardware, and their intersection in robotics. Community Hubs are exclusive, partner-led spaces designed for influential AI communities to explore specialized topics and foster meaningful connections. The first wave of speakers announced this week includes Emad Mostaque (CEO, Intelligent Internet), Balaji Srinivasan (Founder, Investor, and Author of The Network State), Benedict Evans (Analyst), and Sharon Zhou (CEO, Lamini AI). Industry data underscores AI's accelerating momentum. TechCrunch reports AI investments jumped 62% to $110B in 2024, while McKinsey finds 78% of organizations now use AI—up dramatically from just 20% in 2017. Financial thought leader Raoul Pal captures the zeitgeist: "Everybody wants to know what's going on in AI. SuperAI is the event to figure it out." For tickets, speaker updates, and partnership opportunities for SuperAI Singapore, visit Peter Noszek, Co-Founder of SuperAI, is available for an interview. About SuperAI Singapore SuperAI is Asia's largest AI event. Showcasing the transformative power of artificial intelligence, SuperAI brings together frontier technology visionaries, developers, startups, enterprises, researchers, and policymakers to shape the future. Taking place 18-19 June 2025 at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, SuperAI Singapore will convene over 7,000 attendees from more than 100 countries to explore and unveil developments in robotics, health, finance—and AI's impact across industries and society. View original content: SOURCE SuperAI
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TOKEN2049 Dubai nears sell-out as crypto's biggest names boot up
TOKEN2049, one of the biggest crypto events in the world, is set to return to Dubai on April 30. With only 30 days at this point, organizers say that the demand is setting records, and the event is on the way to selling out well in advance in the most immediate memory. On April 3, ticket prices will rise again as the last wave of registrations floods in. This year, the conference moved to Madinat Jumeirah Resort. TOKEN2049 Dubai is set to host over 15,0000 attendees, representing over 4000 companies and 160+ countries. The event is growing into a large, festival-like setup with its indoor-outdoor environment, new Amphitheater Stage, and inclusion of immersive experiences such as a zipline traversing over Fort Island, wellness lounges where attendees can focus on wellness lounges and candid networking. The speaker list features over 200 leaders from the worldwide digital asset community. Confirmed speakers include well-known names like Balaji Srinivasan, Richard Teng from Binance, Paolo Ardoino of Tether, Arthur Hayes of Maelstrom, Jeremy Allaire of Circle, and many more to be announced soon. Alex Fiskum, Co-Founder, remarked, "TOKEN2049 Dubai is already surpassing last year's extraordinary demand. This will truly be a landmark global gathering… We strongly encourage everyone planning to attend to secure tickets now." Haider Rafique, OKX CMO, remarked, "TOKEN2049 has injected fresh momentum into the crypto industry… spotlighting companies that do things right, setting a new narrative for the future of crypto." "TOKEN2049 has injected fresh momentum into the crypto industry… spotlighting companies that do things right, setting a new narrative for the future of crypto," said OKX CMO Haider Rafique. More than 200 exhibitors are expected, with title sponsors like OKX, Binance, BloFin, Spacecoin, MEXC, and KuCoin. With over 500 side events throughout Dubai during TOKEN2049 Week, from investor meetups to hackathons and networking parties, it's a place to be for global crypto collaboration. Tickets are available here. TheStreet Roundtable will be attending TOKEN2049 Dubai to cover the biggest names, ideas, and moments shaping the future of Web3. To book an appointment or schedule interviews during the event, please contact mehab@ Sign in to access your portfolio
