Kofi Diallo

Senior Correspondent

Covers: global affairs, breaking news, investigative reporting

Senior Correspondent at Latico News covering global affairs, breaking news, investigative reporting. Oxford PPE graduate. Cut her teeth at London broadsheets before going digital. Fast, precise, breaks stories others miss.

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Oxford PPE graduate. Cut her teeth at London broadsheets before going digital. Fast, precise, breaks stories others miss.

kofi-diallo@latesticonews.com

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Gadgets

Open-Source Bluetooth MIDI for Windows Tool Launches on Show HN as Bitcoin Surges to $98K

Developer ble_midi's Show HN tool brings sub-10ms Bluetooth MIDI to Windows, solving latency issues for producers. Bitcoin hits $98,000 (+2.5%) per CoinGecko, boosting music NFT creation on Ethereum and Solana.

Kofi Diallo|3 hours ago|5 min read

Engineers in secure data center analyze SoCal crypto laundering blockchain graphs on monitors amid server racks

Software

SoCal Crypto Laundering: Man Launders $20M+ for Crypto Kids

Southern California man Alex Rivera laundered over $20 million in stolen crypto for young 'crypto kids' luxury lives, per LA Times investigation. Bitcoin at $76,298 amid fear as forensics intensify.

Kofi Diallo|16 hours ago|4 min read

Wall Street trading floor with Bloomberg terminals displaying BTC at $76k, Fear & Greed at 29, crypto charts, coffee mugs, and skyline view

Fintech

Tom Lee Predicts 2500% Crypto Skyrocket as Fear & Greed Hits 29

Fundstrat's Tom Lee forecasts a 2500% cryptocurrency skyrocket with Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 29. Bitcoin at $76,268 (+0.5%) holds strong per CoinGecko data.

Kofi Diallo|21 hours ago|5 min read

Cybersecurity

Frontier AI Cyber Attacks Hit Aussie Banks, BTC Dips 1% to $76K as Fear Hits 29

APRA warns of frontier AI cyber attacks targeting Australian banks. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 29, Bitcoin falls 1% to $76,292 (CoinGecko).

Kofi Diallo|1 day ago|5 min read

Server racks and glowing monitors displaying kernel patches in a high-security data center

Cybersecurity

CVE-2026-31431 Hits 96.3% of Top Linux Servers

CVE-2026-31431 exposes Linux kernel copy flaws affecting 96.3% of top web servers. Fintech and crypto platforms must patch immediately to avert exploits.

Kofi Diallo|1 day ago|4 min read

Trading floor terminals show BTC at $75k, Fear Index at 26, crypto charts amid market caution

Fintech

Community Banks Crypto Adoption Stalls: 4,000 Face Legacy Barriers

Over 4,000 community banks lag in crypto adoption due to legacy systems and talent shortages, per PYMNTS.com. Wall Street dominates as BTC holds at $75,780 with Fear & Greed Index at 26.

Kofi Diallo|1 day ago|4 min read

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AI & Machine Learning

Eon Digital Expands into AI as Bitcoin Hits $77,479

Fairport-based Eon Digital launches expansion into AI and machine learning amid crypto volatility. Bitcoin reaches $77,479 while the move creates 50+ jobs for Rochester's economy.

Kofi Diallo|2 days ago|4 min read

Wall Street traders monitor BTC at $77K charts on multi-screens with Fear & Greed at 26 amid NYC skyline

Gadgets

US Cryptocurrency Market Forecast: $5.43B by 2032 at 21.24% CAGR

Market Data Forecast projects the US cryptocurrency market to grow from $1.16B in 2023 to $5.43B by 2032. Bitcoin reaches $77,034 amid a Fear & Greed Index of 26, hinting at potential rebounds.

Kofi Diallo|2 days ago|5 min read

Crypto kiosk in Minnesota store with ban warning and BTC price amid state capitol

Gadgets

Minnesota Crypto Kiosk Ban Passes House 127-3, Awaits Gov. Walz Signature

Minnesota House approves HF 3636 by 127-3 vote for statewide crypto kiosk ban after 100+ scam complaints. Bill heads to Gov. Tim Walz as BTC dips to $76,588.

Kofi Diallo|2 days ago|4 min read

Data center servers glow blue amid vulnerability scans and git code displays in high-tech facility

Cybersecurity

Critical GitHub RCE Vulnerability CVE-2026-3854 Exposes 88% of GHES Instances

Wiz Research uncovered CVE-2026-3854, a GitHub RCE flaw leaving 88% of GHES instances exposed to attacks and repo leaks.

Kofi Diallo|2 days ago|3 min read

Software

38 AI Vulnerabilities Exposed in OpenEMR Medical Software

Protect AI uncovers 38 critical flaws in OpenEMR EHR, highlighting AI vulnerabilities in medical software that risk patient data and HIPAA compliance.

Kofi Diallo|2 days ago|3 min read

Cybersecurity

AI Proficiency: Universities Set Cyber Job Standards as BTC Hits $78,741

Universities define practical AI proficiency standards for cybersecurity roles amid rising fintech threats. Bitcoin climbs 1.2% to $78,741, boosting demand for AI-savvy cyber talent.

Kofi Diallo|4 days ago|5 min read

Cybersecurity

Cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index at 47 as Bitcoin Hits $79K

Cryptocurrency sentiment remains neutral at Fear & Greed Index 47 while Bitcoin climbs 2.3% to $79,328. Cybersecurity advances safeguard long-term gains in the $3T market.

Kofi Diallo|4 days ago|4 min read

Neural networks cracking digital anonymity shield with crypto blockchain data and Fear Index chart

AI & Machine Learning

AI Privacy Invasion Test Unmasks 80% Crypto Users in 10 Min

Latico News' AI privacy invasion test unmasked 80% of pseudonymous crypto users in under 10 minutes using public data. Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 33 as BTC holds $60,700 USD per CoinGecko.

Kofi Diallo|4 days ago|4 min read

High-tech screens display cryptocurrency charts for Bitcoin at $77,834, Fear Index 33, and AI predictions in modern trading room

Gadgets

Cryptocurrency Fear: Bitcoin Hits $77,834, Index Drops to 33

Bitcoin trades at $77,834 with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33, signaling investor caution. Ethereum rises to $2,329.74 as markets eye BTC's inflation hedge role amid rising geopolitical risks.

Kofi Diallo|5 days ago|5 min read

Crypto trading screens show USDT stability at $1.00 vs volatile charts, Fear & Greed at 33, modern fintech atmosphere

Reviews

Safer Cryptocurrency: USDT Holds $1.00 as Fear & Greed Drops to 33

USDT delivers safer cryptocurrency stability at $1.00 amid Shiba Inu swings. Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33 drives investors to stablecoins as BTC trades at $78,100.

Kofi Diallo|5 days ago|4 min read

Trading floor with crypto price charts showing BTC at $77k, Fear & Greed at 33, and market data under modern lighting

Gadgets

Trump Family Crypto Windfall Hits $4B, Bernie Sanders Calls Kleptocracy

Bernie Sanders accuses Trump family of $4B Trump family crypto windfall from presidency ties, dubbing it kleptocracy. Bitcoin falls to $77,498; Fear & Greed Index drops to 33 amid fears.

Kofi Diallo|5 days ago|4 min read

Engineers test AI broadcast technology on 8K screens in bustling NAB Show Las Vegas hall

Gadgets

AI Broadcast Technology Debuts at Las Vegas NAB Convention

AI broadcast technology debuted automation tools at Las Vegas NAB convention. Bitcoin trades at $77,591 USD as Fear & Greed Index hits 31, per CoinGecko and Alternative.me.

Kofi Diallo|5 days ago|4 min read

Team collaborates on multi-screen consoles with flight maps, AI dashboards, and market charts in modern Delta operations center

Software

Delta CEO Rejects AI Buzzword as Crypto Fear Hits 31

Delta CEO Ed Bastian rejects 'artificial intelligence' hype, emphasizing human skills in aviation tech. CoinGecko Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 31 amid market caution.

Kofi Diallo|5 days ago|3 min read

Abstract federal warning on AI-generated CSAM surge with crypto charts and platform icons in dark tech style

Software

AI CSAM Surge: Feds Warn Platforms as BTC Hits $62,089

DOJ and HSI issued an urgent October 10, 2024, warning on surging AI-generated child sexual abuse material, demanding better platform detection. BTC rises 2.5% to $62,089 amid Fear & Greed Index at 32.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 22, 2026|4 min read

Apple executives analyze AI strategies in modern conference room with neural network displays and Cupertino views

AI & Machine Learning

John Ternus Apple AI Strategy Revives as Fear & Greed Hits 33

John Ternus drives Apple's AI strategy amid Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33. Bitcoin falls to $75,689 while M-series chips target on-device AI leadership.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

Apple boardroom with hardware prototypes, monitors showing blueprints and market data

Gadgets

John Ternus Apple CEO Frontrunner After $3.6T Surge

John Ternus leads Apple CEO candidates after Tim Cook grew market cap from $350B to $3.63T. Ternus drives hardware innovations in chips and Vision Pro.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

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Software

Pentagon AI Budget Hits $849.8B for FY2025, Lifts Palantir Outlook

Pentagon's $849.8B FY2025 budget prioritizes AI defense tech, boosting Palantir contracts. BTC at $75,786 with Fear & Greed Index at 33 (CoinGecko).

Kofi Diallo|Apr 21, 2026|3 min read

AI chip prototypes on workbench with monitors showing neural networks and server racks in high-tech lab

AI & Machine Learning

Marvell in Talks with Google for Two Custom AI Chips, Shares Surge 4.6% After Hours

Marvell Technology shares rose 4.6% in after-hours trading after Reuters reported Marvell-Google AI chip talks for two custom AI chips. The deal eyes optimized silicon for AI data centers amid surging demand.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 21, 2026|4 min read

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AI & Machine Learning

Marvell Google AI Chip Talks Lift Stock 2.8% as Bitcoin Hits $76K

Marvell Technology shares rose 2.8% on reports of Google AI chip deal talks. Bitcoin climbed 2.7% to $76,118 amid AI semiconductor rally.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

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Software

Forbes 2024 AI 50: 50 Startups Challenge Big Tech with 25% Growth

Forbes 2024 AI 50 ranks 50 private AI firms achieving 25%+ revenue growth in cybersecurity and fintech software, disrupting Big Tech. Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 39 amid Bitcoin at $60,912.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

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Cybersecurity

Anthropic Updates Claude 3.5 System Prompt for AI Safety

Anthropic refined Claude 3.5 Sonnet's system prompt over Opus to boost cybersecurity refusals. BTC trades at $74,740 (-0.7%) per CoinGecko; Fear & Greed Index at 29.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

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Software

AI Scribes Boost Clinician Income $167 Monthly: 5-Site Study

HealthExec's multi-site study reveals AI scribes increase clinician income by at least $167 per month, enabling more patient encounters and slashing admin time.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 20, 2026|4 min read

Abstract AI neural networks glitch over medical icons and falling crypto charts in cyberpunk style

Reviews

BBC Reveals Deadly AI Health Advice Flaws as Crypto Fear Hits 27

BBC tests expose lethal errors in AI health advice from ChatGPT and others. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 27, Bitcoin falls 1.5% to $74,722.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

High-tech lab screens show AI diagnostic models analyzing anonymized medical scans amid glowing servers and data visualizations

AI & Machine Learning

AI Chatbot Health Advice Fails 7 of 10 BBC Tests as Fear & Greed Hits 27

BBC tests show AI chatbot health advice wrong in 70% of cases, risking harm from misdiagnoses. Fear & Greed Index drops to 27 amid regulatory scrutiny on healthcare AI.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Traders at desks with Bloomberg terminals displaying BTC at $75k and BNB charts under LED lights on busy New York trading floor

Software

CZ Memoir Reveals Crypto's Wall Street Shift as BTC Hits $75K

CZ's memoir outlines crypto's evolution from Wild West chaos to Wall Street integration, per New York Post. BTC trades at $75,610 amid Fear & Greed Index at 27.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 19, 2026|5 min read

Trading suite monitors display ChatGPT dashboards and red crypto charts amid market fear

Reviews

ChatGPT Leadership Flaws: Jacobin Critique as BTC Drops 2.3% to $75K

Jacobin critiques ChatGPT leadership flaws under Sam Altman amid enterprise AI issues. Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 27, Bitcoin falls 2.3% to $75,228 (CoinGecko).

Kofi Diallo|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Crypto trading floor monitors displaying BTC $75,604 charts, BNB prices, Fear & Greed Index 27 in volatile market session

Gadgets

CZ's Memoir Reveals Binance $4.3B Lessons as BTC Dips 2%

CZ's memoir uncovers Binance's regulatory pitfalls and compliance strategies. BTC trades at $75,604 (-2.1%), Fear & Greed Index hits 27 signaling extreme fear.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 19, 2026|4 min read

Fintech

Promising Cryptocurrency Stocks Rally: WBT $54.99 as BTC Dips

Promising cryptocurrency stocks like WBT at $54.99 attract investors amid Bitcoin's 2.5% dip to $75,697. Fear & Greed Index at 26 signals rebound potential in fintech plays.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 18, 2026|5 min read

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Fintech

$328M Orlando Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Probe Deadline Extended

A federal judge extended the investigation deadline for the $328M Orlando cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme probe. Bitcoin drops 1.5% to $76,131 amid regulatory fears, Fear & Greed Index at 26.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

Trading floor with screens showing Bitcoin at $76K, Ethereum charts, Fear & Greed Index at 26, and crypto market data

Gadgets

Ben McKenzie Crypto Book Slams Scams as BTC Hits $76K

Ben McKenzie's 'Everyone Is Lying To You For Money' exposes crypto grifts amid Bitcoin's rise to $76,377. Fear & Greed Index at 26 signals caution per Alternative.me.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

White House conference room with AI cybersecurity charts on screens and briefing materials on table

AI & Machine Learning

White House Anthropic Meeting Tackles Mythos Fears as Fear & Greed Hits 26

White House officials and Anthropic executives met on October 10, 2024, to address cybersecurity fears surrounding the Mythos AI model. Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 26 with BTC at $77,087 per CoinMarketCap.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 18, 2026|5 min read

Holographic Forbes AI 50 list with neural networks and Bitcoin charts in high-tech boardroom

AI & Machine Learning

Forbes 2026 AI 50 List Spotlights 50 Top AI Firms as BTC Hits $77K

Forbes 2026 AI 50 List ranks 50 elite private AI companies driving investments. Bitcoin surges to $77,213 with $1.54T cap; Fear & Greed Index at 26 signals caution.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 18, 2026|4 min read

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Fintech

Equinix AI-Driven Automated Network Operations Platform Launches

Equinix unveils AI-driven automated network operations platform for finance-grade infrastructure, slashing costs. BTC surges to $77,144 amid Fear & Greed Index at 21 (CoinGecko, Oct 10, 2024).

Kofi Diallo|Apr 17, 2026|4 min read

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AI & Machine Learning

Cloudflare AI Inference Platform Hits Sub-100ms Latencies in 320 Cities

Cloudflare's AI inference platform delivers sub-100ms latencies across 320 edge cities. Developers deploy serverless AI agents as Bitcoin hits $60,842 (CoinGecko).

Kofi Diallo|Apr 17, 2026|3 min read

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Fintech

IRS AI Cuts Tax Processing 40% as Crypto Fear Hits 21

IRS AI launches April 17, 2026, slashing tax backlogs 40%. Crypto Fear & Greed Index plunges to 21 amid Bitcoin at $75,717 USD.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 17, 2026|3 min read

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AI & Machine Learning

73% Colorado Teachers Fear AI Despite Gains, Greed Index Hits 21

Colorado teachers AI worries linger amid better conditions from SummitDaily survey on April 17, 2026. Fear & Greed Index at 21 signals edtech funding slowdown as Bitcoin dips to $74,663 USD.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 17, 2026|3 min read

Cybersecurity

AI Hack Mexico Steals 300M Records, BTC Holds $74K

AI hack Mexico stole 300 million records from government databases on April 16, 2026. Crypto Fear & Greed Index drops to 23 as Bitcoin stays at $74,987.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 16, 2026|4 min read

Abstract neon dashboard alerting Firebase API breach with €54k cost spike graphs, Gemini token meters, and cloud vulnerability icons

Cybersecurity

Firebase API Breach: Unrestricted Key Triggers €54k Gemini Surge in 13 Hours

An unrestricted Firebase browser key sparked a €54k Gemini API usage spike over 13 hours on April 16, 2024. The breach highlights critical cloud security flaws as markets hit extreme fear.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 16, 2026|3 min read

MacBook Pro screen showing Darkbloom private inference neural networks and crypto charts for BTC price and Fear & Greed Index, idle compute visualization on desk

Gadgets

Darkbloom Private Inference Launches on Idle Macs as BTC Hits $74,728

Darkbloom launches private inference for secure AI on idle Macs today. BTC reaches $74,728 amid Fear & Greed Index at 23, indicating extreme market fear.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 16, 2026|3 min read

Software

ChatGPT for Excel Analyzes BTC at $74,990 and XRP Surge on Mobile

ChatGPT for Excel empowers finance pros to dissect BTC at $74,990, Fear & Greed Index at 23, and XRP's 4.0% rise to $1.41 directly on iPhones and Android devices. Microsoft Copilot boosts real-time crypto workflows.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 16, 2026|5 min read

Cybersecurity

Crypto Scam Takedown: Secret Service Busts $5.4M Fraud Ring

U.S. Secret Service agents executed a crypto scam takedown on April 16, 2026, busting a $5.4 million romance-to-crypto fraud operation. Blockchain forensics traced victim funds through mixers.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 16, 2026|3 min read

Fintech

Romance Crypto Scam: FBI Busts $5.4M Ring

The FBI shut down a $5.4 million romance crypto scam operation on April 15, 2026, using blockchain forensics to trace funds. Market fear surges as Bitcoin holds at $74,984 amid scam alerts.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 15, 2026|3 min read

Cybersecurity

Crypto Investors Target Anthropic AI Amid Bitcoin 2.2% Dip to $73,962

Crypto investors target Anthropic AI models as Bitcoin drops 2.2% to $73,962 on April 15, 2026. Fear & Greed Index hits 23, driving interest in decentralized AI solutions amid safety concerns.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 15, 2026|3 min read

Software

New York AI Regulations Hit Fear Index at 23, BTC Drops 1% to $73,817

New York AI regulations mandate transparency for frontier AI developers, driving Crypto Fear & Greed Index to 23. Bitcoin falls 1% to $73,817 while Ethereum slides 2.5%.

Kofi Diallo|Apr 15, 2026|2 min read