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Former DOGE Staffers Take Senior Roles at Prediction Market Firms Polymarket and Novig
Prediction market giants Polymarket and Novig have hired former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) affiliates Jonathan Mendelson and Elie Mishory, respectively. Mendelson joined Polymarket as a senior strategic executive, while Mishory became chief regulatory and legal affairs officer at Novig. The hires come amid intense regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets.
Technology Former DOGE Members Launch AI Startup Special with a16z Funding
Former Department of Government Efficiency members Nate Cavanaugh and Justin Fox have launched a startup called Special, aiming to bring an AI-powered operating system to critical American industries. The venture has secured funding from a16z led by Marc Andreessen, along with other high-profile investors. Their first vertical is senior care under FigureHealth.
Technology North Korean Phishing Scheme Targets Developers for Crypto Theft
A North Korean phishing campaign, led by the group UNK_DeadDrop, targets developers with fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency. This operation mirrors tactics used by Lazarus but employs email-based lures and new payloads.
Trade US Seizes Iran's Largest Crypto Network Amid Sanctions
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, accusing it of aiding sanctions evasion. This move intensifies economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing peace talks.