Gate.io denies liquidity problems after Multichain CEO goes missing

Some Twitter users posted transactions showing large inflows of MULTI and FTM to Gate.io, leading them to perceive a connection between the two organizations.

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PepeCoin (PEPE) price action points to a potential 70% drop

A bearish chart pattern suggests that PEPE could shave off another 70% in value, especially if the wider market continues to trend down.

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Multichain team cannot locate CEO, halts service for affected chains

Cross-chain services are suspended for Kekchain, Public Mint, DynoChain, Redlight Chain, Dexit, Ekta, HPB, Onus, Omax, Findora and Planq.

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Price analysis 5/31: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and most major altcoins are struggling to hold on to their higher levels, indicating that the bears have not given up yet.

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TRC-20 USDT circulation hits record high 5 years after Tron mainnet launch

Over 60% of USDT's supply is currently issued on the Tron blockchain, according to Tether data.

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Why is XRP price up today?

XRP's daily active address count has soared to its second-highest level in May, raising traders' anticipation for a price rally.

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Binance considers allowing traders to secure collateral at banks: Report

It has been reported that Swiss-based FlowBank and Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick have been mentioned as potential intermediaries for this service.

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Crypto exchange TrigonX latest to emerge from the FTX rubble

TrigonX is back from the dead after it went into receivership in December, due in part to its $13 million exposure to bankrupt crypto exchange FTX.

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Optimism set to unlock $587M worth of OP tokens, will investors unload?

More than 386 million OP tokens are scheduled to be unlocked on May 31, more than doubling the total circulating supply.

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Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening

Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.

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Deal to avoid US debt default nixes proposed 30% crypto mining tax, says Ohio lawmaker

According to Representative Warren Davidson, legislation to address the U.S. debt ceiling blocks “proposed taxes,” including a 30% tax on electricity used by crypto miners.

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Temasek slashes compensation for execs responsible for its $275M FTX investment

While “no misconduct” was determined by Temasek’s internal review, staff involved with the FTX investment will see a dent in their pay package.

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Another dormant Ethereum wallet reawakens after 8 years, moving millions

Its owner acquired the tokens during Ethereum’s ICO in 2015, when each ETH was worth only 31 cents each.

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Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade made it easier to detect criminals

Staking rewards following Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade have made it easier for investigators to spot counterintuitive behavior by ETH holders.

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Turns out, it’s pretty difficult to insure crypto users and platforms

A crypto insurance provider will typically assess at least 2,000 variables across 20 risk areas before they even consider insuring a platform, according to an insurance executive.

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Bitcoin reclaims $28K, and charts suggest ARB, XRP, EOS and AAVE could follow

BTC and stocks look to rally after US lawmakers potentially reach a deal on the debt ceiling.

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Bitcoin can bring 'cause and consequence into cyberspace', boost security — Michael Saylor

During an interview, Michael Saylor discussed how crypto networks like Bitcoin can promote security and combat digital trust issues.

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IIFA Awards 2023: Hrithik Roshan gives a heartfelt speech after he receives Best Actor award for Vikram Vedha

In his latest venture Vikram Vedha, Hrithik Roshan fans loved his portrayal of Vedha, a ruthless, terrifyingly mad, yet charming, and delectably mischievous gangster. The actor, who recently attended the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Awards in Yas Island Dubai, walked away with the prestigious trophy of Best Actor for his performance in the Hindi remake. Followed by the same, the actor gave a heartfelt acceptance stage on the IIFA stage.

While receiving the award, he shared, "Vedha helped unleash a certain madness inside me which I didn’t know existed. So, thank you to the universe & thank you to Vedha for helping me discover that madness & the strength to hold that madness.” The actor received the award from Anil Kapoor, who also received the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Character in Jugjugg Jeeyo. The two will also be seen together on the big screen in the upcoming film Fighter, co-starring Deepika Padukone.

HRITHIK ROSHAN!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE#VIKRAMVEDHA ????????????????????????#IIFA2023 @iHrithik pic.twitter.com/8nOAyAhLVu — NJ (@Nilzrav) May 27, 2023

Coming to Vikram Vedha, We hear that Hrithik Roshan wanted to become ‘Vedha’ by completely absorbing every element of the character and his nuances. In order to embody the gangster, Hrithik let go of all inhibitions and was even willing to be eccentric and wacky to essay the character. Hrithik also underwent a lot of preps, from voice training and speaking gibberish to dialogue rehearsals, dancing to 80s music, emoting to nature, and recording himself to perfect his mannerisms and dialect, etc.

Vikram Vedha was directed by Pushkar Gayathri. The film is a remake of the 2017 Tamil film by the same. While Hrithik was Vedha, Saif Ali Khan played Vikram. The characters were essayed by Vijay Sethupathi and R Madhavan in the South version. The film released in Hindi on September 29.

Also Read: Fighter goes the extra mile for realism: Hrithik Roshan and Indian Air Force cadets collaborate; see picture

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Kareena Kapoor Khan bonds with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh at Monaco F1 Grand Prix practice; fans are in love with her swagger

Amid awards season, Kareena Kapoor Khan has taken off to Europe where she was recently seen attending the practice session of Monaco F1 Grand Prix on Saturday, May 28. There, the actress was seen bonding with former cricketer Yuvraj Singh and the two of them seem to be exploring F1 racetrack and even bonding over food. Pictures of the same surfaced online as fanclubs of the actress couldn’t stop swooning over her swagger.

In the pictures, Kareena Kapoor Khan seems to have opted for a chic look instead of a sporty one. The actress was seen in beige co-ords and heels. Minimal accessories, sunglasses, and untied hair seems to have complemented her simple yet stylish look well. The actress shared her excitement about attending the practice session on her social media platform by posting flight selfies as well as moments from the event. On the other hand, fan pages of the actress have been making photos of Kareena exploring the F1 racetrack in Monaco.

 

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Last week, Kareena Kapoor Khan had joined the team of her upcoming film The Crew, which included co-actress Kriti Sanon and Tabu in Goa. The trio will be coming together for the first time in this Rhea Kapoor production, which is also expected to co-star Diljit Dosanjh. Recently, the trio returned to the city with Kriti taking off to attend IIFA Awards 2023 in Dubai.

As for Bebo’s upcoming projects, the actress is all set to make her OTT debut this year with the Netflix film directed by Sujoy Ghosh, an adaptation of the Japanese thriller novel Devotion of Suspect X. The actress will also be featuring in Hansal Mehta’s next.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan to attend F1 Grand Pix in Monaco

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EXCLUSIVE: Gulshan Devaiah celebrates his birthday amid success of Dahaad, “My ex-wife, who is my best friend, has booked a table at an expensive restaurant”

The month of May is special for Gulshan Devaiah. Apart from it being his birthday, his two projects – his web series Dahaad and movie 8 AM Metro – released in this month. “This month has been special for me. Dahaad became a hit and my film 8 AM Metro was released in theatres. Although only a few people saw it, they have liked it. My work has been appreciated in it. Birthday months are lucky months,” he said in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama.

Devaiah completes 45 today but he tells us that he doesn’t quite like celebrating. “I wish to do nothing, but people don’t let you do that,” he said. “Friends will make some plan. Chalti nahin hai aapki marzi. My ex-wife (Kalliroi Tziafeta) is my best friend. She has somehow managed to book a table in an expensive restaurant.”

Directed by Reema Kagti and Ruckika Oberoi and streamed on Amazon Prime Video, Dahaad is a gritty crime drama taking place in the interiors of Rajasthan, where nobody generally shoots. Devaiah said that the biggest challenge for the team was the cold weather.

“We didn’t feel that we were shooting at a place where nobody shoots,” said the actor. “Shooting in the cold was challenging. We were given summer uniforms, but we were shooting in the winter. Other than this, there was no other challenge. It was a very good team and we enjoyed.”

Dahaad stars Sonakshi Sinha in the lead role of a sub-inspector. Devaiah, who plays her senior, had a lot of scenes with her. “We used to do a lot of time pass and chat,” he said. “We used to play volleyball and badminton. We got a good chance of knowing each other. We developed a good friendship. It helps when you are working with someone you are comfortable with. She lives a very active lifestyle. She likes sports.”

Devaiah’s character Devilal Singh is usually calm but there is one scene in the ending portions where he loses his cool and screams at his wife in a moment of conflict. Recalling that moment, Devaiah said, “It will burst out at some point. I don’t exactly remember if it was in the script or we improvised. If a person is always keeping calm in tough situations, the anger and frustration will eventually come out in some way on someone; he is a human after all. He also blurts out to his wife that she is backward.”

Also Read: Sonakshi Sinha opens up about preparing for her role in Dahaad; says, “Once that uniform comes on…”

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Biden strikes 'tentative' U.S. debt ceiling deal: Report

According to a source familiar with the negioation there "might be one or two small things they need to finish."

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FTX 2.0 coming up, Multichain FUD and Worldcoin raises six figures: Hodler’s Digest, May 21-27

FTX reboot is in the works, Multichain issues spark uncertainty and Sam Altman’s crypto project Worldcoin raises millions of dollars.

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Why is Grand Theft Auto 6 unlikely to incorporate cryptocurrencies?

From time to time, rumors surface that Grand Theft Auto 6 will integrate cryptocurrency, fueling expectations that the franchise may make its way to Web3.

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The Sandbox CEO’s Twitter was hacked, used to promote alleged ‘airdrop’ scam

The executive appears to have now recovered his account.

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Bitcoin miner Canaan’s net loss slightly improved in Q1 amid market turbulence

Diluted net loss per American depositary share in Q1 2023 stood at $0.51, down from $0.55 in the previous quarter.

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A week filled with exploits and uncertainty for DeFi: Finance Redefined

DeFi saw another multimillion-dollar rug pull this past week, and the Multichain saga continues to spiral out of control.

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Atlanta Fed explains Web3 finance, including XRP ‘international payment medium’

The highly accessible introductory text mentions all the concepts and names a curious reader would need, along with some assessments.

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Price analysis 5/26: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

The recovery in the U.S. stock market seems to have acted as a catalyst for the relief rally in Bitcoin and select altcoins.

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Meta’s new Megabyte system solves one of the biggest roadblocks for GPTs

Researchers at Meta AI may have developed a way to get around the “tokenization” problem with GPT models.

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7 central banks and BIS continue examination of ongoing policy issues for retail CBDC

The Bank for International Settlements has published the fifth paper by the group, highlighting its latest thinking on a potential retail CBDC.

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Synthetix (SNX) trading volume overtakes GMX, but is the DEX token rally sustainable?

Volumes at Synthetix surpassed its nearest DEX competitor, but contracting user activity across decentralized exchanges could be a red flag.

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DeFi protocol WDZD Swap exploited for $1.1M: CertiK

The reported attacker is a known exploiter, labeled ‘Fake_Phishing750’ by BscScan.

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BTC-e founder seeks prisoner swap deal for detained WSJ journalist: Report

The detention of a U.S. journalist in Russia has sparked a renewed push from Alexander Vinnik, the co-founder of BTC-e for a possible "prisoner swap" deal.

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Binance helped US authorities freeze $4.4M linked to DPRK cybercrime orgs

Following “lawfully served warrants,” Binance worked to flag the accounts and tie up the funds.

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Coinbase’s Base network publishes ‘path to mainnet’ outlining roadmap

The testnet must perform the Bedrock upgrade and go through audits and stability tests before mainnet launch.

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Influencer served settlement demand via NFT: Nifty Newsletter, May 17–23

Data shows that the Bitcoin network has become the second-largest NFT chain by sales volume in the 30-day, 7-day and 24-hour metrics.

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China Central Television airs crypto segment in rare move

CCTV programming has an audience of over 1 billion within Mainland China.

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Price analysis 5/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, LTC

Bitcoin and altcoin prices continue to slump, but potential progress on the debt ceiling discussion could possibly produce a price reversal.

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Core Scientific moves for September bankruptcy exit, expects $46M boost

Core Scientific said favorable market conditions have increased its liquidity position and its bankruptcy restructuring plan has been revised.

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ETH can be a security and a commodity: Former CFTC commissioner

Ether can simultaneously be a security and commodity under the regulatory scope of the SEC and CFTC, former CFTC commissioner Dan Berkovitz claimed.

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Ethereum price is pinned below $1.9K and data suggests that is unlikely to change in the short–term

3 key indicators are behind the prolonged bearish trend in Ether, and data fails to identify an immediate catalyst for a price breakout.

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Coinbase continues effort to get mandamus for SEC response to rulemaking petition

The cryptocurrency exchange filed a petition for rulemaking with the SEC in July and was served a Wells notice for potential violations of securities law in March.

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AI developer Anthropic raises $450M in Series C round

“The funding will support our efforts to continue building AI products that people can rely on," developers wrote.

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NFT marketplace enables cross-chain purchases on multiple networks

Nonfungible token marketplace NFTrade now supports cross-chain purchases on Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche and BNB Chain.

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US risks losing the crypto race to UAE, Korea, Aus and Switzerland: Ark

The U.S. crypto ecosystem is facing a “void” of well-established and credible institutions, according to an analyst from Ark Invest.

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AI-generated image of Pentagon explosion causes stock market stutter

The fake image was shared by a verified Twitter account masquerading as Bloomberg and went viral after being amplified by real media outlets.

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Cannes 2023: Influencer Niharika Nm turns the red carpet into her own personal runway in a wine-coloured gown by Shantanu & Nikhil

Cannes - The picturesque city of Cannes is once again abuzz with excitement as the world's most prestigious film festival, Cannes Film Festival, gears up for its much-anticipated 2023 edition. This iconic event, renowned for its celebration of cinematic brilliance and star-studded red carpets, promises to captivate audiences and industry insiders alike. Cannes, France - The prestigious Cannes Film Festival is not only a celebration of world-class cinema but also a gathering of style icons and influencers who set the fashion world ablaze with their captivating presence. Among the stars and influencers gracing the red carpet this year is the enchanting Niharika NM, a trailblazing influencer who has redefined the boundaries of the digital realm. Niharika NM, renowned for her impeccable fashion sense and captivating online persona, has captured the hearts of millions of followers worldwide. With her unique blend of creativity, elegance, and authenticity, Niharika has become an influential figure in the fashion and beauty industry.

The well-known fashion expert and internet star Niharika NM has once again demonstrated her ability to establish trends at Cannes 2023. She is a popular among both fashion aficionados and insiders in the business due to her daring style choices and unafraid use of colours. Niharika's decision to wear a burgundy Shantanu & Nikhil gown to Cannes easily displayed her fearless and avant-garde sense of style. She looked elegant and poised owing to the gown's deep, rich colour, which was similar to fine wine. The well-designed form caressed her contours in all the right places and exuded elegance and confidence. The brilliant combination of orange and blue patterns on Niharika's gown was what really made it stand out from the crowd. These striking hues were unexpectedly combined to create a visual feast that demanded interest and sparked curiosity. The patterns, which were carefully positioned all over the dress, brought a touch of artistry and playfulness and raised the outfit to a new level of haute couture. The dress's plunging neckline and the black and golden belt that constricted her waist gave it extra edge.

Niharika's choice to accessorize the gown was equally remarkable. She opted for minimalistic jewelry, allowing the gown to take center stage. A delicate earcuff, subtly glimmering in the spotlight, complemented the ensemble with understated elegance. Her hair, elegantly swept up in an intricate updo, further accentuated the gown's intricate details and showcased her impeccable attention to detail.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Niharika Nm

OUTFIT: Shantanu & Nikhil

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Julia, Alina

JEWELLERY: Outhouse jewellery

 

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Ordinals sends LTC and DOGE network activity surging for 3 straight weeks

Move over Bitcoin, Ordinals on Litecoin and Dogecoin have unleashed a frenzy of transactions.

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Sara Ali Khan says she made her connections in the film industry independently: “I have never felt the pressure to follow through with my father’s friends or my mother’s friends”

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently made her Cannes Film Festival debut. At the French Riviera, the actress talked about making connections in the industry independently instead of using her father Saif Ali Khan and mother Amrita Singh’s help.

In an interview with Film Companion, Sara Ali Khan said that her mother rarely had friends in the industry. “Every relationship I have established in the film fraternity has been a very independent equation, which is very nice because I have never felt the pressure to follow through with my father’s friends or my mother’s friends,” Sara said.

She added, “She (Amrita) says, ‘Everyone has their own journey, and you should chalk out your own and this is not for me.'”

Sara Ali Khan further talked about her parents and said, “My father is a thinker, he is a bit of a planner, he is a traveller and I have inherited that from him. Mum is happy to be on her own and not explore much. My father has the need to explore, travel, eat different kinds of food, and see the whole world. Mom is the epitome of strings, she is emotionally very strong. She sleeps with a lot of peace. I don’t think I have her peace as yet. But, both of us are emotional beings at the core. She has never pretended to be somebody that she is not.”

On the work front, Sara Ali Khan is currently promoting Zara Hatke Zara Bachke with Vicky Kaushal. Helmed by Laxman Utekar, the film is set to release on June 2, 2023. ALSO READ: Sara Ali Khan confirms Ibrahim Ali Khan gearing up for Bollywood debut: “He just finished shooting his first film”

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Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane attend the premiere of Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon at Cannes 2023

Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane are at the Cannes Film Festival 2023. The filmmakers have been sharing glimpses on social media. The two of them attended the premiere of the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese-directed Killers Of The Flower Moon on Saturday evening.

Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane were dressed in all black as the former shared red carpet photos of the two of them. They also shared glimpses of Scorsese from inside the premiere as the movie received a 9-minute standing ovation. Lily Gladstone, who plays an Osage woman, earned rave reviews as she fought back tears at the screening for all the cheers that came her way.

 

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Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane are in Cannes for the premiere of their film Kennedy. The Kashyap directorial has been selected for a Midnight screening. The film stars Sunny Leone, Rahul Bhatt and Abhilash Thapliyal in key roles.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone and Jesse Plemons walked the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival alongside Martin Scorsese before the grand premiere of Killers Of The Flower Moon.

At the turn of the 20th century, oil brought a fortune to the Osage Nation, who became some of the richest people in the world overnight. The wealth of these Native Americans immediately attracted white interlopers, who manipulated, extorted, and stole as much Osage money as they could before resorting to murder.

Based on a true story and told through the improbable romance of Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mollie Kyle (Lily Gladstone), Killers of the Flower Moon is an epic western crime saga, where real love crosses paths with unspeakable betrayal. Also starring Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons, Killers of the Flower Moon is directed by Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Eric Roth and Martin Scorsese, based on David Grann’s best-selling book.

Killers of the Flower Moon will premiere exclusively in theatres beginning Friday, October 6 before streaming globally on Apple TV+. ALSO READ: Martin Scorcese’s Killers of the Flower Moon starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone receives 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2023

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Crypto hacks falling in Q1 is but a 'temporary reprieve' — Blockchain firm

It was warned that the amount stolen in Q1 2023 mirrors Q2 2022, which was followed by a “record setting number of hacks.”

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Is MetaMask withholding customers' crypto for taxes? No, it’s not.

The parent company behind the crypto wallet MetaMask has debunked "inaccurate" rumors that it is collecting tax on crypto transactions.

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Bitcoin set to 'tick, tick, tick' by the end of 2023: DeFi exec

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Obi Nwosu, CEO and co-founder of Fedi explains why it will “be clear” that Bitcoin’s ecosystem will come out on top by the end of this year.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui says he didn't take Manoj Bajpayee seriously as an actor before Bandit Queen: “Pehle toh aivanyi le rahe the hum unko”

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who will next be seen in Jogira Sara Ra Ra, said that he didn't take Manoj Bajpayee seriously when they worked on a play years before they worked on Gangs Of Wasseypur. This was way before Bajpayee had received critical acclaim for Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen.

 In an interview with Mashable India, Nawazuddin said that it was only after watching the movie that he realized the talent of Bajpayee. “I had done a play with Manoj bhai. Back then, he wasn’t this famous. He was popular in the theatre circuit. I got a part in that play and learnt that the main lead was played by Manoj Bajpayee. After that, he got Bandit Queen and then I got to know who is Manoj Bajpayee! Pehle toh aivanyi le rahe the hum unko (Earlier, I was taking him lightly). He was known in the theatre circuit though, and was among the top five best actors of the time,” he said.

“Vijay Raaz and I used to stand like a tree for two and a half hours! And Manoj bhai was so naughty, he was playing a part of a Koala and a jungle was created on stage — where men would be trees. So, as the Koala, he could come and scratch himself and we would feel ticklish but couldn’t even laugh. Iss tareeke ki badmaashiya karte the,” he added.

Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee will star in the ZEE5 project, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai. ALSO READ: Manoj Bajpayee recalls working with Shah Rukh Khan and seeing him lose everything at 26; says, “He rebuilt everything”

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EXCLUSIVE: Are Kangana Ranaut’s films flopping because of her controversial statements? Taran Adarsh says, “I genuinely feel that…”

Kangana Ranaut had acquired an image of a successful actress who had box office hits on her own. However, since recent years, her films haven’t been working at the box office. Her last film Dhaakad turned out to be a disaster. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, veteran trade analyst Taran Adarsh spoke about what actually went wrong with her films.

“I think Kangana Ranaut is a brilliant actress,” said Adarsh. “If you see her work from the very beginning, right from her first film Gangster, Woh Lamhe to Dhaakad, which didn’t work at the box office. Kangana was good in those films. Of course, in between there are films that you do because they are commercial and big films where all eyes are on the hero and heroines aren’t given that importance.”

Kangana is known for giving politically controversial statements. Taran Adarsh was asked whether this can be the reason why her films are not working. He said, “I genuinely feel that when a person goes to watch a film, the story going on the screen matters to him. What the actor had said and what is going on in that actor’s personal life is there in your mind but only to an extent. The characters on the screen matter. If the film is good, it will surely succeed.”

Speaking about Dhaakad’s failure, he said, “The writing of Dhaakad was very weak. And it was pitted against a film that became a runaway hit – Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. When Dhaakad flopped, the entire blame fell on Kangana. But I feel Kangana did very well in the movie. People weren’t going and that is a sad part. And it happens with all the actors.”

Citing other recent examples of films of big stars not working out well, Adarsh added, “For example, Akshay Kumar’s Selfiee released but people didn’t go to watch it. Even after the blockbuster success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, people didn’t go for Kartik Aaryan’s next movie Shehzada. He had never given any politically wrong statements. He is also an ‘outsider’ and not a ‘nepo’ kid. You can’t blame anything except the content of the film and the trailer. It (the trailer) is the indicator of things to follow.”

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut claims speaking against ‘anti-nationals’ cost her loss of 20+ brand endorsements and Rs. 30-40 crores per year

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Attacker hijacks Tornado Cash governance via malicious proposal

The total control over Tornado Cash governance allows the attacker to withdraw all of the locked votes, drain all of the tokens in the governance contract and brick the router.

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Hyperbitcoinization is underway, RFK seeks Bitcoin donations and other news: Hodler’s Digest, May 14-20

Hyperbitcoinization is on the horizon, Bitcoin gets a seat on U.S. presidential candidates agendas and Voyager’s fund recovery plan approved.

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Crypto Biz: Tether flees from banks, Ledger’s backdoor for seed phrases and more

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Tether’s first quarter audit, Ripple’s partial victory against the SEC, Worldcoin fundraising and Ledger’s controversial recovery service.

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