In January 2025, French authorities freed Ledger co-founder David Balland after kidnappers demanded a large ransom in cryptocurrency. The case illustrated what crypto crime can look like when it leaves the screen and becomes a physical hostage situation. In fact, crypto-related disputes and theft are increasingly linked to real-world violence, including abduction attempts and ransom … Read more
HKIFF Industry has announced the 17 projects selected for the In Development section of this year’s Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), including new projects produced by Singapore’s Anthony Chen, Hong Kong’s Stanley Kwan and Japan’s Eiko Mizuno-Gray. Chen is producing Malaysian project Somewhere In The South, directed by Tan Ce Ding, about an aimless young … Read more
What is the “walkaway test?” Vitalik Buterin’s “walkaway test” is a way to assess Ethereum’s long-term credibility. The network is intended to remain secure and functional even if its core developers were to stop actively upgrading it. In a recent analogy, Buterin suggested that a protocol should resemble a tool you own, such as a … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains key plot points from tonight’s first episode of HBO‘s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. HBO viewers were just formally introduced to TV’s newest odd couple. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms launched this evening as the latest contribution to George R.R. Martin‘s Game of Thrones universe, with the first … Read more
Crypto exchange Binance has reintroduced direct bank transfers in Australia two years after the exchange was abruptly “cut off” from the Australian banking system. As of last Friday, Binance Australia has relaunched direct fiat bank and PayID deposits and withdrawals to its Australian users. The rollout began with a small group of users last year, … Read more
This season’s Paris Fashion Week Men’s calendar packs plenty to be excited about. Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson and Dries Van Noten’s Julian Klausner will show their sophomore men’s collections; while Hermès will send off Véronique Nichanian, who is stepping down after 37 years and showing her final collection for the brand. The schedule, running … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains key plot points from tonight’s first episode of HBO‘s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The opening scene of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms immediately reveals this is a Westeros not seen before on screen, says the HBO series’ showrunner, Ira Parker. In an interview with Deadline, Parker said … Read more
“I own one black piece of clothing, a 2019 Issey Miyake winter coat that I have never worn — shock,” says Abigale Masters, a 25-year-old content creator based in London. “The same goes for neutrals.” Masters — who spends an average of £1,500 on clothes per month — showcases her technicolor wardrobe on TikTok and … Read more
Imagine you’ve just gotten off a 16-hour flight. You’re red-eyed and irritable, but you need to shift some crypto funds in a hurry. The SIM-card shops are closed, so you use the provided “free airport WiFi” to get connected. Hours later, your crypto has shifted to an unidentified wallet. Unfortunately, you may have been hit … Read more
Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA) has reportedly dropped four titles from the contenders list for this year’s ceremony, along with the Best Asian Chinese-language film category, prompting concerns over government censorship. According to local press reports, three Hong Kong movies have disappeared from the list of eligible films issued by HKFA last week – Timothy … Read more