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Feds Bust Crypto ATM CEO in Massive $10 Million Money Laundering Operation

Federal prosecutors have charged Firas Isa, founder of Virtual Assets LLC, with operating a Bitcoin ATM money laundering conspiracy that processed at least $10 million in criminal proceeds. The post Feds Bust Crypto ATM CEO in Massive $10 Million Money Laundering Operation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Famed Golden Toilet—With A Trump Connection— Fetches $12.1 million

The post Famed Golden Toilet—With A Trump Connection— Fetches $12.1 million appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Topline A solid gold toilet with an odd connection to President Donald Trump sold for $12.1 million at Sotheby’s on Tuesday night, one of a half dozen substantial pieces offered at auction this week amid a downturn in high-dollar art sales. “America,” the toilet cast from more than 100 kilograms of solid 18-karat gold, by Maurizio Cattelan is displayed in New York on Nov. 7, 2025. Getty Images Key Facts Bidding for the toilet, a piece called “America” made by Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan with more than 220 pounds of 18-karat gold, started at $10 million. Also auctioned on Tuesday night was “Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer” by Gustav Klimt, one of only two full-length Klimt portraits left in private hands, which sold for $236.3 million as part of late cosmetics billionaire Leonard Lauder’s personal collection. The auction of Lauder’s collection also included sales of the $86 million “Blumenwiese” and $70.6 million “Waldabhang bei Unterach am Attersee,” both by Klimt. On Monday, an abstract painting by Mark Rothko sold for $62.1 million, above its estimated $50 million price, as part of an 18-piece collection by late Weis Market chairman Robert F. Weis and his wife Patricia that sold for a total of $218 million. “America” displayed during a press preview at Sotheby’s on November 07, 2025 in New York City. Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images The flushometer valve of “America.” Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images The toilet bowl of “America.” Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you’ll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here: joinsubtext.com/forbes. What To Watch For More big-ticket auctions this week. A self-portrait by Frida Kahlo estimated to be worth between $40 million…

Story Points: The (Imperfect) Way to Measure Effort in Agile Projects

Story points help Agile teams estimate effort, but they’re far from perfect. Learn how story points work, why teams use them, and how to avoid common pitfalls. The post Story Points: The (Imperfect) Way to Measure Effort in Agile Projects appeared first on TechRepublic.

Openledger Launches OPEN Mainnet to Fix AI’s Data Theft Problem

Openledger has launched the OPEN Mainnet, a blockchain designed to introduce fair compensation and transparency to the AI industry by addressing the uncompensated use of training data. OPEN Mainnet Introduces ‘Payable AI’ to Compensate Creators Openledger has launched the OPEN Mainnet, positioning it as the first blockchain infrastructure built specifically to address what it calls [.].