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ZachXBT: US 18-Year-Old Hacker Dritan Allegedly Involved in $19 Million Crypto Theft and Money Laundering
on-chain detective ZachXBT has exposed US threat actor Dritan Kapllani Jr., alleging his involvement in social engineering thefts targeting crypto users, totaling approximately $19 million.ZachXBT stated that Dritan has long been flaunting luxury cars,名牌 watches, private jets, and nightclub lifestyles on social media. On April 23, 2026, during a "Band 4 Band (B4B)" voice call on Discord, in an attempt to prove he was wealthier than another hacker, he publicly displayed an Exodus wallet containing $3.68 million in assets.The relevant ETH address is: 0x4487db847db2fc99372a985743a26f46e0b2bba6ZachXBT's tracking revealed that this address is linked to a social engineering theft incident on March 14, 2026, involving 185 BTC (approximately $13 million). The following day, Dritan's Exodus wallet received about $5.3 million from that theft. By the time of the B4B call six weeks later, approximately $1.6 million had already been spent or laundered.On May 11, the US Department of Justice unsealed a criminal indictment against Trenton Johnson, charging him with participation in the theft of 185 BTC. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. The indictment refers to "Co-Conspirator 1 (CC-1)," believed to be Dritan, who has not yet been formally charged.ZachXBT also noted that Dritan is connected to hacker John Daghita (Lick), who was previously arrested for stealing $46 million from the US government. John had previously exposed Dritan's old wallet address on Telegram. On-chain analysis shows that this address is linked to multiple high-confidence social engineering thefts in 2025, with a cumulative total exceeding $5.85 million.ZachXBT stated that Dritan has long been active in the "The Com" hacker circle and had seemingly avoided formal prosecution due to being a minor. Now that he has turned 18, his "borrowed time may finally be over."
Reuters: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Linked to the Family of Iran’s Supreme Leader
According to a Reuters investigation, Nobitex—the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran—was founded by members of the Kharrazi family, who maintain close ties to Iran’s highest leadership. The investigation found that the exchange was established by brothers Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi, who previously used the surname “Aghamir” to conceal their connection to the Kharrazi family—a family long embedded in Iran’s political inner circle, including historical links to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his successors. The report states that Nobitex currently serves over 11 million users and dominates Iran’s cryptocurrency market. It continued operating during Iran’s conflicts with the United States and Israel—even amid nationwide internet blackouts—and processed transactions throughout. Analysts estimate its trading volume exceeded $100 million during wartime, accompanied by substantial outflows of funds overseas. Additionally, multiple on-chain analytics firms have identified that the platform processed transactions linked to sanctioned entities, with estimated volumes ranging from $22 million to $366 million. Data also shows that wallets associated with the Central Bank of Iran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets to Nobitex in 2025—widely believed to be an effort to circumvent financial sanctions. Nobitex has denied any government affiliation and stated that illicit transactions constitute only a small fraction of its overall business.
Meme or Self-proving? "ByteDance Stock Trading 30 Million Financial Freedom" Individual Claims "Returned Hometown to Work as Security Guard and Delivery Driver," English-only Posts See Over 90% Drop in Views
Odaily Odaily News Recently, @leto_bao, who became an internet sensation with the persona of achieving "financial freedom through stock trading at ByteDance with 30 million RMB," responded to rumors on the X platform. He claimed, "I have returned to my hometown. I work as a security guard in an office building during the day, deliver food at night, set up a barbecue stall in the early morning, and sell breakfast at the school gate in the morning. I only sleep 3 hours a day, shuttling between McDonald's and hospital outpatient clinics. I dare not go home because debt collectors block my door every day. For meals, I open free treasure chests; for showers, I use the company bathroom. I have already reached a repayment plan with the bank, expecting to clear the debt in 50 years. Please stop making fun of my suffering."The community speculated that it might be for entertainment effect, a playful response using memes. However, some people questioned in the comments that he still hasn't provided solid proof of his investments, suggesting it's merely hype. Others even claimed to have found records of his previous failed attempts to build an online presence.Subsequently, he stated bluntly: "I will no longer post in Chinese. The Chinese circle on X is very toxic—filled with anger, bot accounts, and no real discussion. Everyone is chasing creator rewards rather than genuine communication. My posts haven't received any feedback worth responding to. I feel I can get more from the English community here." However, the viewership of his subsequent tweets plummeted from hundreds of thousands to only around 40,000 to 70,000.
Circle Agent Stack Open Source, Supports Multi-Framework AI Agent Integration with Wallets and USDC Payments
According to Circle's (@circle) official announcement, Circle Agent Stack is now open source, enabling developers to add wallets, USDC payments, and on-chain operation capabilities to AI agents. It currently supports the following mainstream frameworks: OpenAI Agents SDK, Claude AI Agent SDK, LangChain, Mastra, Vercel AI SDK, and Google AI ADK. Developers can directly clone the example code to get started quickly, and the project is hosted on GitHub. This move is regarded by the industry as a significant advancement in AI agent payment layer infrastructure, expected to accelerate the large-scale adoption of Agentic AI.
Circle Launches Circle Agent Stack to Build AI Agent Economy Infrastructure
According to Circle’s official announcement, Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) unveiled the Circle Agent Stack on May 11—a suite of services and tools purpose-built for the agent economy, designed to empower AI agents as autonomous economic participants. Initial offerings include: Circle CLI (Command-Line Interface), Nanopayments—microtransactions in gas-free USDC down to $0.000001, powered by Circle Gateway; Agent Wallets—policy-controlled agent wallets; and Agent Marketplace—a directory of agent services. These products are now officially live at agents.circle.com.
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All-time high: Hyperliquid's share of users trading via developer code reaches 37% weekly average
HyperliquidNews posted on X platform, stating that the proportion of Hyperliquid users trading through developer code continues to hit new all-time highs on a weekly basis, currently averaging at 37%, with a peak of 39.79%. The number of traders using developer code ranges between 50,000 and 90,000, with the majority coming from outside the CT circle.
Meme or Self-proving? "ByteDance Stock Trading 30 Million Financial Freedom" Individual Claims "Returned Hometown to Work as Security Guard and Delivery Driver," English-only Posts See Over 90% Drop in Views
Odaily Odaily News Recently, @leto_bao, who became an internet sensation with the persona of achieving "financial freedom through stock trading at ByteDance with 30 million RMB," responded to rumors on the X platform. He claimed, "I have returned to my hometown. I work as a security guard in an office building during the day, deliver food at night, set up a barbecue stall in the early morning, and sell breakfast at the school gate in the morning. I only sleep 3 hours a day, shuttling between McDonald's and hospital outpatient clinics. I dare not go home because debt collectors block my door every day. For meals, I open free treasure chests; for showers, I use the company bathroom. I have already reached a repayment plan with the bank, expecting to clear the debt in 50 years. Please stop making fun of my suffering."The community speculated that it might be for entertainment effect, a playful response using memes. However, some people questioned in the comments that he still hasn't provided solid proof of his investments, suggesting it's merely hype. Others even claimed to have found records of his previous failed attempts to build an online presence.Subsequently, he stated bluntly: "I will no longer post in Chinese. The Chinese circle on X is very toxic—filled with anger, bot accounts, and no real discussion. Everyone is chasing creator rewards rather than genuine communication. My posts haven't received any feedback worth responding to. I feel I can get more from the English community here." However, the viewership of his subsequent tweets plummeted from hundreds of thousands to only around 40,000 to 70,000.
Circle Agent Stack Open Source, Supports Multi-Framework AI Agent Integration with Wallets and USDC Payments
According to Circle's (@circle) official announcement, Circle Agent Stack is now open source, enabling developers to add wallets, USDC payments, and on-chain operation capabilities to AI agents. It currently supports the following mainstream frameworks: OpenAI Agents SDK, Claude AI Agent SDK, LangChain, Mastra, Vercel AI SDK, and Google AI ADK. Developers can directly clone the example code to get started quickly, and the project is hosted on GitHub. This move is regarded by the industry as a significant advancement in AI agent payment layer infrastructure, expected to accelerate the large-scale adoption of Agentic AI.
ZachXBT: US 18-Year-Old Hacker Dritan Allegedly Involved in $19 Million Crypto Theft and Money Laundering
on-chain detective ZachXBT has exposed US threat actor Dritan Kapllani Jr., alleging his involvement in social engineering thefts targeting crypto users, totaling approximately $19 million.ZachXBT stated that Dritan has long been flaunting luxury cars,名牌 watches, private jets, and nightclub lifestyles on social media. On April 23, 2026, during a "Band 4 Band (B4B)" voice call on Discord, in an attempt to prove he was wealthier than another hacker, he publicly displayed an Exodus wallet containing $3.68 million in assets.The relevant ETH address is: 0x4487db847db2fc99372a985743a26f46e0b2bba6ZachXBT's tracking revealed that this address is linked to a social engineering theft incident on March 14, 2026, involving 185 BTC (approximately $13 million). The following day, Dritan's Exodus wallet received about $5.3 million from that theft. By the time of the B4B call six weeks later, approximately $1.6 million had already been spent or laundered.On May 11, the US Department of Justice unsealed a criminal indictment against Trenton Johnson, charging him with participation in the theft of 185 BTC. He faces a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. The indictment refers to "Co-Conspirator 1 (CC-1)," believed to be Dritan, who has not yet been formally charged.ZachXBT also noted that Dritan is connected to hacker John Daghita (Lick), who was previously arrested for stealing $46 million from the US government. John had previously exposed Dritan's old wallet address on Telegram. On-chain analysis shows that this address is linked to multiple high-confidence social engineering thefts in 2025, with a cumulative total exceeding $5.85 million.ZachXBT stated that Dritan has long been active in the "The Com" hacker circle and had seemingly avoided formal prosecution due to being a minor. Now that he has turned 18, his "borrowed time may finally be over."
Circle Launches Circle Agent Stack to Build AI Agent Economy Infrastructure
According to Circle’s official announcement, Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) unveiled the Circle Agent Stack on May 11—a suite of services and tools purpose-built for the agent economy, designed to empower AI agents as autonomous economic participants. Initial offerings include: Circle CLI (Command-Line Interface), Nanopayments—microtransactions in gas-free USDC down to $0.000001, powered by Circle Gateway; Agent Wallets—policy-controlled agent wallets; and Agent Marketplace—a directory of agent services. These products are now officially live at agents.circle.com.
Reuters: Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange Nobitex Linked to the Family of Iran’s Supreme Leader
According to a Reuters investigation, Nobitex—the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Iran—was founded by members of the Kharrazi family, who maintain close ties to Iran’s highest leadership. The investigation found that the exchange was established by brothers Ali and Mohammad Kharrazi, who previously used the surname “Aghamir” to conceal their connection to the Kharrazi family—a family long embedded in Iran’s political inner circle, including historical links to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his successors. The report states that Nobitex currently serves over 11 million users and dominates Iran’s cryptocurrency market. It continued operating during Iran’s conflicts with the United States and Israel—even amid nationwide internet blackouts—and processed transactions throughout. Analysts estimate its trading volume exceeded $100 million during wartime, accompanied by substantial outflows of funds overseas. Additionally, multiple on-chain analytics firms have identified that the platform processed transactions linked to sanctioned entities, with estimated volumes ranging from $22 million to $366 million. Data also shows that wallets associated with the Central Bank of Iran transferred hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency assets to Nobitex in 2025—widely believed to be an effort to circumvent financial sanctions. Nobitex has denied any government affiliation and stated that illicit transactions constitute only a small fraction of its overall business.