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TSMC Confirms Employee Data Leak as Hackers Try to Sell 46,000 Records for Bitcoin

• TSMC confirmed a leak of personal information for around 46,000 current and former employees, with data being offered for sale on underground forums for 3 Bitcoin.
• The company stated that there is no evidence of a breach in its own systems, and the exposed records are linked to a cloud service provider, which has not been identified.
• The incident is part of a broader trend of data security issues affecting various Taiwanese businesses and crypto firms, with multiple recent breaches reported across the sector.

https://cryptopotato.com/tsmc-confirms-employee-data-leak-as-hackers-try-to-sell-46000-records-for-bitcoin/

Nakamoto Extends $60M Kraken Loan, Adds Bitcoin Derivatives to Its Collateral

• Nakamoto Holdings has extended the maturity date of $60 million of its Kraken debt from December 2026 to December 2027, with $105 million due by June 30, 2027.
• The company currently owes $165 million in USDT, exceeding its market value, and has pledged a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings as collateral.
• Nakamoto has reduced its debt by $45 million through Bitcoin and derivatives sales, maintaining a collateral value that exceeds its outstanding debt despite recent price declines.

https://cryptopotato.com/nakamoto-extends-60m-kraken-loan-adds-bitcoin-derivatives-to-its-collateral/

Kalshi Cuts Ties With Donald Trump Jr. Amid Conflict of Interest Concerns Over Polymarket

• Kalshi has ended its advisory relationship with Donald Trump Jr. due to concerns over a potential conflict of interest following his firm's increased investment in rival platform Polymarket.
• Trump Jr. joined Kalshi as a strategic adviser in January 2025, receiving an equity stake valued at around $300,000, aimed at connecting with conservative voters.
• The prediction market industry faces heightened political scrutiny, with potential CFTC enforcement actions against Kalshi and calls for stricter regulations on insider trading.

https://cryptopotato.com/kalshi-cuts-ties-with-donald-trump-jr-amid-conflict-of-interest-concerns-over-polymarket/