The United States has begun a partial evacuation of its embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and is authorizing the voluntary departure of military dependents from several locations across the Middle East. This move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions with Iran and growing concerns about the safety of American personnel in the region. Why Are Evacuations Happening …
Much like a snowplow clearing everything from it’s path, the new Russian Malware is wreaking havoc on Ukraine. It has emerged, targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine and marking a significant evolution in Russia-linked cyber sabotage campaigns. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what PathWiper is, how it works, and why it matters. PathWiper is a form …
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The newly enacted Take It Down Act is a groundbreaking federal law designed to combat the spread of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes and so-called “revenge porn.” Signed into law in May 2025, this legislation makes it a federal crime to share sexually explicit images or videos of someone without their consent, and it requires online …
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Authors: James Pamment & Darejan TsurtsumiaPublished by: Psychological Defence Agency & Lund University (MPF Report Series 8/2025)Date: May 2025 Background and Purpose “Beyond Operation Doppelgänger” is a comprehensive assessment of the Russian Social Design Agency (SDA) and its role in orchestrating large-scale information influence operations, particularly those known collectively as the ‘Doppelgänger campaign.’ Drawing on over 3,000 leaked …
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On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) took a decisive step against Cambodia-based Huione Group, identifying it as a “financial institution of primary money laundering concern” under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act. This move, if finalized, would effectively cut Huione Group off from the U.S. financial …
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), signaling a dramatic shift in how the federal government will approach digital asset cases going forward. This move, ordered by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and aligned with President Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda, marks the end of a centralized federal …
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Blockchain intelligence has emerged as a critical discipline for tracing cryptocurrency transactions and combating financial crimes in decentralized ecosystems. This technology enables investigators to follow digital asset flows across borders while providing courts with forensic evidence to support cross-border judgment enforcement – a specialty central to Block Divers’ mission of securing global judgment recognition. Understanding …
The cryptocurrency and digital asset industry is at a pivotal moment. With groundbreaking developments like BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETFs, the tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWAs), and the rise of stablecoin transactions, the market is rapidly evolving. By the end of 2024, the total market capitalization of crypto reached $3.2 trillion, with DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) …
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I do not claim to be a China expert, however, I have been working in China for over 30 years. During these three decades, I learned many valuable lessons about Chinese culture, politics, and so much more. China’s strategic vision extends far beyond the short-term thinking typical of many nations, encompassing a remarkable 100-year plan …
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Italy’s flat tax regime for new residents has emerged as a pivotal tool for attracting ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) seeking tax efficiency without sacrificing the Mediterranean lifestyle. Introduced in 2017 and significantly updated in 2024, this policy offers a streamlined fiscal framework for foreign-sourced income, positioning Italy as a competitive destination for global elites. Below, …
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In a significant move against illicit online drug trafficking, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Behrouz Parsarad, the Iran-based administrator of the darknet marketplace Nemesis. This action marks a pivotal moment in the fight against global narcotics trade, particularly fentanyl trafficking into the United States. Nemesis, established in …
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Proposed Changes Under Review The Trump administration is considering several significant changes to cryptocurrency regulations and policies, which could dramatically reshape the crypto landscape in the United States. Zero Capital Gains Tax on U.S.-Based Cryptocurrencies One of the most impactful proposals under consideration is the elimination of capital gains tax on U.S.-based cryptocurrencies. This would apply …