Ripple’s North Korean Spy Games: Crypto’s Latest Farce

In a move that smacks of both altruism and self-preservation, Ripple has condescended to share its North Korean threat intelligence with the Crypto ISAC. The aim? To spare crypto firms the indignity of being outwitted by the DPRK’s cadre of cyber miscreants, who, it seems, have taken a fancy to infiltrating digital asset companies through the most pedestrian of means: people, hiring systems, and the occasional insider with a price.

Lena Dunham’s Giant Feather Boa Train Steals the Show at Met Gala 2026

Lena Dunham, known for her role in Girls, isn’t one to shy away from bold choices, and that includes her fashion. At the 2026 Met Gala on May 4th, the 39-year-old actress made a statement in a stunning red Valentino gown covered in sequins. The dress also featured a dramatic, oversized boa that started at her chest and flowed down into a long train. The event, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrated the Costume Institute’s “Costume Art” exhibit and the theme of “Fashion Is Art.” (You can see photos of all the celebrities and their interpretations of the theme here.)