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Dave Portnoy is making headlines again, and this time it's not about pizza. The Barstool Sports founder says he's down millions on Bitcoin after the latest price slide, joking that his buying decisions reliably tank the market. Still, he says he's holding — even if it falls to zero. It's a very human story about conviction, loss, and the stubborn psychology that drives retail crypto investing.
Closer to home for parents, Britain's National Crime Agency is raising the alarm about a growing threat most families haven't considered. Ordinary photos shared publicly on social media — birthday parties, school events, holidays — are increasingly being harvested and manipulated using artificial intelligence to generate child abuse material. The agency's message is direct: think carefully before you post your children's images anywhere online.
And in Malaysia, the government is drawing a careful but important line. Officials are cracking down on VPN use that facilitates crime or helps minors bypass a new social media age ban — but they're being explicit that simply owning or using a VPN remains perfectly legal. It's a rare example of a government trying to target behavior rather than the tool itself.
Stay curious, stay careful. Tech Beat out.
