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According to the investigation, in 2024, two criminals, introducing themselves as electricians, entered the apartment of a resident of Minsk, and for several hours tortured the victim, threatening with an air pistol.
The accused put handcuffs on the man and hit him with a stun gun several times, demanding to transfer.

The government warns of scammers using fake phone numbers to trick people into transferring money under the guise of compromised personal data. It is advised to report such incidents and not engage in Bitcoin transfers. Recent laws allowing storing state funds in Bitcoin have attracted cryptocurrency scammers, prompting caution. FBI has saved over $285 million from over 4,300 potential cryptocurrency scam victims.

Wyoming's stablecoin commission partners with Inca Digital to monitor transactions of the state's first stablecoin, WYST, backed by treasury bonds and cash. Aim is transparency and Wyoming's position in digital asset regulation. Inca Digital will analyze WYST transactions for suspicious activity. Commission head Apollo emphasizes innovation and investor protection. WYST enables fast dollar transfers with minimal fees. The token is being tested in various blockchain networks. Wyoming legalized DAOs in March 2024, but rejected a bitcoin reserve bill in February 2025.

A resident of Grodno has been sentenced in Belarus for extorting bitcoins BTCUSD by threatening the victim with murder.
Two men tortured a resident of Minsk, demanding to transfer them cryptocurrency in the amount of 27.1 billion Russian rubles. One of the defendants managed to escape. The second was put on trial and sentenced to 13 years in prison. About

The Committee, led by Min Byung-duk, Kim Byung-gi, and Kim Jung-woo, aims to regulate cryptocurrencies in South Korea. It focuses on creating laws benefiting crypto investors and implementing stablecoin use while expanding Korea's presence in the global crypto market. The initiative comes ahead of the 2025 presidential elections.

The letter sent to the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raises concerns about the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT) applying to companies holding crypto assets, potentially hindering innovation and competitiveness. Legislators urge excluding unrealized profits and losses from taxation to avoid falling behind in the cryptocurrency industry.

Bitcoin price reached $105,722 on May 12, reflecting strengthening bullish sentiment in the crypto market. Analysts suggest increasing demand and positive market indicators could drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs above $108,000. Optimism is fueled by rising spot demand, new wallet openings, and macroeconomic factors, following remarks by SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins.

PancakeSwap will host a Q&A session on May 14th at 15:00 UTC to discuss the Infinity initiative and introduce Tokenomics 3.0 updates for CAKE. CAKE is the native token of PancakeSwap, a DEX built on Binance Smart Chain, utilizing AMM for trading directly with liquidity pools.

Anthony Scaramucci believes Bitcoin's evolution into digital gold will attract more investors, leading to decreased volatility and increased institutional interest. He predicts a billion Bitcoin holders worldwide, impacting its market value significantly. However, he raises questions about Bitcoin's classification as an investment or asset class, hinting at potential future valuation challenges. Scaramucci also notes potential obstacles to Bitcoin's growth, such as economic uncertainty due to trade wars.

A father prevented a kidnapping involving his child in Paris, prompting an investigation due to the family's ties to the cryptocurrency industry. This incident reflects a trend of ransom kidnappings targeting crypto millionaires and their families in France.

Analysts suggest a shift in the crypto market dynamics with Ether gaining momentum as the next major investment target, while Bitcoin's appeal as a safe asset may temporarily diminish. Market may need strong catalysts for increased risk appetite. Social media activity on meme coins is peaking as interest shifts to high-risk assets.

Deputy claims Zelensky halted cryptocurrency bill indefinitely, influenced by National Securities Commission. Regulations conflicting EU laws cited as reason. Other agencies willing to propose amendments rather than block legislation. Lack of regulation seen as detrimental; Deputy vows to fight for bill passage. Proposal to legalize cryptocurrencies discussed, with the financial regulator suggesting a 5% military fee on crypto traders.
Summary: Zelensky has suspended the cryptocurrency bill, influenced by regulatory concerns and potential EU integration issues, stirring debate on the need for cryptocurrency regulation in Ukraine.

The Dogecoin price surged by 31% in the last week on market optimism, attracting investors' attention. The rally shows speculative signs, cautioning about a potential correction.