Blockchain security firm CertiK reports a 41% increase in wrench attacks—physical coercion to steal crypto assets—with 34 verified cases and over $101 million lost in early 2026. The trend includes high-profile incidents like the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, linked to a $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand, highlighting criminals targeting relatives of crypto holders. These attacks exploit public information and social media to find wealthy targets, showing a shift from digital to physical threats. The rise in such attacks underscores the growing need for privacy and security beyond technical measures, as criminals expand their reach to anyone connected to crypto wealth.
Autonomize, a healthcare AI platform, has strengthened its leadership by appointing three industry veterans to its Advisory Board and hiring Mike Longacre as Head of Transformation. These moves aim to help healthcare organizations move beyond AI pilo...
Fairfax Financial Holdings has finalized its acquisition of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings at $10.90 per share in cash, led by a consortium including Kennedy Wilson's CEO William McMorrow and affiliates of Fairfax. The Kennedy Wilson management team retains...
Aya Gold & Silver Inc., a Canadian precious metals mining company operating in Morocco, will be added to the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) effective June 19, 2026. This inclusion marks a significant milestone reflecting the company's growth in product...
Nephros, Inc. emphasizes its ultrafiltration technology's ability to capture microplastics and nanoplastics in water, following the U.S. EPA's April 2026 decision to list microplastics as a priority contaminant under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The ...
After the US and Iran reached a deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the world's largest tanker owner, Mitsui OSK Lines, cautions that shipping companies will wait for proof the agreement works before resuming normal traffic. The strait is c...
