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Cyberleek's GTA 6 leak flood looks to have ended in the most unsurprising way possible: a $250,000 crypto grift
The individual known as Cyberleek, who leaked unofficial clips of Grand Theft Auto 6, has reportedly cashed out approximately $250,000 in cryptocurrency. This activity appears to be a pump-and-dump scheme using the game's leaks to promote a crypto coin. The leaker's activity has seemingly ceased following this financial maneuver.
GTA 6 Leaker Has 'Cashed Out' And Reportedly Earned Around $270,000, Fans Believe
The individual responsible for leaking information about Grand Theft Auto 6 has reportedly cashed out approximately $270,000 from a cryptocurrency transaction. This development has led fans to believe the leaker has profited significantly from their actions.
New Royal Rampage Season Wipes the Leaderboard and Reopens KEPI Rewards
Kepithor Studios has launched a new season for its game Royal Rampage, resetting leaderboards and reintroducing KEPI rewards. The prize pool, funded by advertising, Battle Pass sales, and in-game purchases, currently stands at approximately $28,000. KEPI serves as a universal currency across Kepithor's seven titles, allowing players to spend their winnings in any of their games.
Jury Convicts Profit Connect’s Brent Kovar Over $24M ‘AI Crypto’ Scheme
Brent Kovar, the founder of Profit Connect, has been convicted on 15 counts of fraud and money laundering for a scheme that defrauded at least 400 investors out of $24 million. Prosecutors argued that Kovar falsely pitched an AI-powered cryptocurrency operation, using investor funds to cover operating costs, purchase a house for himself, and pay off earlier investors instead of generating profits.
PYUSD Arrives in Venmo on Arbitrum, Putting the Stablecoin in Front of 67 Million Monthly Users
PayPal's stablecoin, PYUSD, is now available to eligible Venmo users on the Arbitrum network, providing access to over 67 million monthly active accounts. This integration marks a significant step in expanding consumer access to PYUSD on an Ethereum Layer 2 solution, following its earlier deployment on Arbitrum by PayPal. Users can buy, sell, send, and spend PYUSD within Venmo with no transaction fees, though external wallet transfers incur network fees. Balances held within Venmo or PayPal can earn rewards, with PayPal promoting a 4% annual rate in 2026.
GTA 6 Leaker Releases Nightclub Footage and Doubles Down on Its Token Scheme
Despite ongoing efforts by Take-Two Interactive to identify the source, Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to be plagued by leaks, with a leaker known as 'CyberLeek' releasing new gameplay footage and doubling down on their cryptocurrency scheme. The leaker claims the token scheme is a protest against an all-digital future and Rockstar's choices, even justifying the risks involved. Rockstar Games remains unaware of the leaker's identity, and the upcoming Netflix reveal is proceeding as planned.
The Sandbox Confirms 14.7 Million SAND Drained From Ethereum Vault in Bridge Exploit
The virtual world game The Sandbox has confirmed a security exploit drained approximately 14.7 million SAND tokens from its Ethereum vault. The attacker exploited vulnerabilities in the LayerZero bridge on Base and BNB Chain to mint unauthorized tokens. While SAND on Ethereum and Polygon remains unaffected, The Sandbox has advised users to avoid trading the token on Base or BNB Chain and is preparing compensation plans.
Even more Grand Theft Auto 6 footage has leaked, this time of Vice City beach showcasing impressive crowd tech — here's the full timeline of everything that has leaked so far
Numerous gameplay leaks for Grand Theft Auto 6 have surfaced online, attributed to a leaker known as 'Cyberleek,' who claims to be protesting Sony's discontinuation of physical game discs. The leaks showcase various in-game activities, character interactions, and Rockstar Games' advanced crowd and environmental technology, including a detailed depiction of Vice City beach. The leaker has also promoted a cryptocurrency scheme alongside the leaked footage.
GTA 6 leaker goes full cornball in newest videos, insists 'using crypto is the only way'
A leaker, identified as Cyberleek, has released new gameplay footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 while promoting their memecoin. Despite Take-Two Interactive's efforts to identify the leaker, they continue to share videos and QR codes directing users to support their alleged 'operational costs' with cryptocurrency. The latest leaks showcase mundane nightclub and beach scenes, with one video focusing on digital ownership and resale rights.
Solflare Brings Perpetual Futures In-App, Sending Trades to Phoenix’s On-Chain Orderbook
Solflare wallet now supports perpetual futures trading directly within its app, routing orders to Ellipsis Labs' on-chain orderbook, Phoenix. This integration allows users to trade over 65 leveraged markets using USDC collateral without leaving their self-custody wallet. Phoenix has recently seen significant growth in open interest, with Solflare managing over $15 billion in assets for more than 4 million users.
GTA 6 leaks continue as culprit asks fans to ‘stop the hate’ over crypto scheme
Multiple new gameplay clips of Grand Theft Auto 6 have leaked online, despite Rockstar Games' efforts to remove them. The hacker group Cyberleek claims responsibility, asking for cryptocurrency donations to cover 'operational costs' while insisting the leaks remain free. The group has also stated they will continue leaking until Rockstar apologizes for the lack of physical game support.
Crypto’s weakest link isn’t the code — AI scammers now just talk you into signing
Criminals are increasingly using AI tools like deepfakes and chatbots to perpetrate cryptocurrency scams, shifting focus from software vulnerabilities to social engineering. TRM Labs reports a 13-fold increase in AI-powered scams since 2022, with losses in 2026 already exceeding the previous year's total. This trend highlights a growing risk where even secure hardware wallets and authenticated logins can be compromised if the user is deceived.
Fidelity Opens the Door to Full Staking on FETH and FSOL — and Spells Out the Withdrawal Risks
Fidelity's crypto exchange-traded products, the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) and Fidelity Solana Fund (FSOL), are now permitted to stake up to 100% of their holdings. The prospectuses detail withdrawal risks and fallback scenarios if unstaking becomes impracticable, with FSOL currently operating at 99.64% staked and FETH expected to begin staking soon.
[UPDATE] GTA 6 Leaker Releases Nightclub and Beach Gameplay Videos, Defends Crypto Scheme
New gameplay videos from Grand Theft Auto 6 have been leaked, showcasing nightclub and beach environments. The leaker also released a statement defending their cryptocurrency scheme in relation to the leaks.
NoOnes Freezes Trading in Withdrawal-Only Shift as EU Sanctions Bite — Users Told to Empty Balances
Cryptocurrency platform NoOnes has frozen trading and shifted to withdrawal-only mode due to EU sanctions imposed on its associated entity, NoOnecrypto INC. Users are urged to withdraw their balances by August 23rd, with only Bitcoin and USDT on the TRC-20 network remaining as withdrawal options. The platform cited the loss of essential partners and increased risk classifications as reasons for the shutdown.
CyberLeek Puts a $169,000 Monero Price Tag on Talking to GTA VI Leakers
The group known as CyberLeek is demanding a 400 Monero donation, equivalent to approximately $169,000, from anyone wishing to contact them regarding Grand Theft Auto VI leaks. This cryptocurrency scheme is in addition to soliciting donations for a Solana-based meme coin, which has reportedly already generated significant revenue. Rockstar Games has remained silent, while its parent company has issued subpoenas to various platforms in an attempt to identify the source of the leaks.
CyberLeek, Explained: Inside the GTA 6 Leaks, the Manifesto and the Memecoin Votes
An individual or group known as CyberLeek has been publishing alleged unfinished footage and details from Grand Theft Auto VI, accompanied by a manifesto advocating for consumer rights regarding digital preorders and game preservation. The group has also launched a memecoin, $CYBERLEEK, which is used for community voting on which leaked content to release next. While Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have taken action to remove the leaked material, the origin and authenticity of the leaks remain unverified, with possibilities of AI generation or playable build access being discussed.
Gemini taps Apex to pipe crypto prediction markets into brokerages
Gemini has signed a letter of intent with Apex Fintech Solutions to distribute its regulated crypto prediction markets to brokerage firms. This partnership will make Gemini Titan the exclusive venue for crypto event contracts routed through Apex's futures commission merchant to its brokerage clients. The move aims to leverage Gemini's regulatory licenses and Apex's distribution network to expand the reach of prediction markets in the cryptocurrency space.
Solana Trims Block Slot Time to 350ms — Its First Speed Cut Ever
Solana has reduced its mainnet slot time from 400 milliseconds to 350 milliseconds, marking the first speed cut in its history. This change is the initial phase of a four-stage plan aiming for a 200ms slot time, with each step requiring validator approval. The update coincides with Securitize tokenizing Neuberger's fixed-income platform on Solana and a record high in tokenized equity supply on the network.
Pett.ai Pulls the Plug: AI Digital Pets Shut Down for Good on September 7
Pett.ai, a company that combined artificial intelligence with digital pet care mechanics, is shutting down its operations on September 7, 2026. The fate of player assets and the associated AIP token remains undisclosed. The studio's closure highlights ongoing sustainability and economic viability challenges within the web3 gaming sector.
