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Crypto investor John Weltz was arrested in New York City on charges of kidnapping and abusing a 28-year-old Italian citizen to gain access to his Bitcoin wallet, the NYT reports. The victim spent several weeks in a Soho home rented for $30,000 a month. He was beaten, tased, threatened with family violence, and hung from upper floors. According to investigators, the attacker sawed off the victim's leg and forced him to smoke crack. The police seized photographic evidence of the violence, including Polaroid photos. The victim managed to escape and call the police. Weltz was arrested and charged with four counts, including kidnapping for ransom. He pleaded not guilty. The court decided to keep him in custody without the possibility of bail.

@mrak_a dog are you still pissed? Why are you spamming comments with your bots 😂

Pavel Durov reported on Twitter that his photo on Instagram from April 14, 2024, was removed by the social network's moderation. In the photo, he is depicted with a naked torso, which, according to him, does not violate the platform's rules. The caption to…

Pavel Durov reported on Twitter that his photo on Instagram from April 14, 2024, was removed by the social network's moderation. In the photo, he is depicted with a naked torso, which, according to him, does not violate the platform's rules. The caption to the photo is a quote from Marcus Aurelius. Users joke that perhaps it was worth citing the quote in ancient Greek to avoid "violating Instagram's rules."

The Most Expensive Ring 💲 A rare ring was put up for sale on the Pre-Market Tonnel for 5,000 TON (approximately $15,000) — and it was sold just a few hours ago.

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Each $1,000 increase in Bitcoin's price adds $580,000,000 to Strategy's unrealized profits.

Imagine seeing infrared, even with your eyes shut! A new contact lens developed by Chinese scientists makes this possible. This innovative lens uses nanomaterials to convert unseen infrared light into visible signals, enabling users to perceive things like Morse code in absolute darkness. Remarkably, it achieves this without needing an external power source, relying solely on near-infrared LEDs. Though it can't yet 'see' body heat, its capabilities extend to wavelengths of 1600 nanometers, opening doors for applications in aiding the colorblind, bolstering security, facilitating rescue missions, and improving anti-counterfeiting efforts.

Pavel Durov generously purchased a role in an upcoming Spike Lee movie for his girlfriend, bidding an impressive $400,000 at a charity auction. This particular lot was widely reported by media as one of the most coveted opportunities of the evening.

Pavel Durov and Yulia Vavilova made a stunning debut as a couple at the amfAR charity gala during the Cannes Film Festival. Marking their first official public appearance together, the duo stepped away from their usual social media snapshots. They turned…