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Havana Syndrome: Only Two Nations on Earth

by Clara Preve / Nov 4, 2025

The official line says there’s “no clear evidence of a weapon.” Our reporting—and the science—point elsewhere. This installment follows the trail to the only two nations with the capability, history, and motive to weaponize invisible energy.

หลัง KuCoin ขู่ฟ้องเรา เรายังคงขุดคุ้ยต่อ และนี่คือสิ่งที่เราพบ: อิหร่าน, การเลี่ยงมาตรการคว่ำบาตร, และหน่วยงานกำกับดูแลที่ถูกครอบงำ

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หลัง KuCoin ขู่ฟ้องเรา เรายังคงขุดคุ้ยต่อ และนี่คือสิ่งที่เราพบ: อิหร่าน, การเลี่ยงมาตรการคว่ำบาตร, และหน่วยงานกำกับดูแลที่ถูกครอบงำ

by Bradley Hope / Oct 29, 2025

KuCoin ขู่ฟ้องเรา แต่เรายังคงขุดคุ้ยต่อ และสิ่งที่เราพบคือ: ปฏิบัติการเลี่ยงมาตรการคว่ำบาตรของอิหร่านครั้งใหญ่ ซึ่งอาจนำไปสู่ค่าปรับหลายร้อยล้านดอลลาร์

After KuCoin Threatened to Sue Us, We Kept Digging. Here's What We Found: Iran, Sanctions Evasion, and a Captured Regulator

KuCoin Iran

After KuCoin Threatened to Sue Us, We Kept Digging. Here's What We Found: Iran, Sanctions Evasion, and a Captured Regulator

by Bradley Hope / Oct 29, 2025

KuCoin threatened to sue us. We kept digging. What we found: a massive Iranian sanctions evasion operation that could trigger hundreds of millions in fines.

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When Iran’s invisible fleet lit up the map

by Clara Preve / Oct 28, 2025

When nearly two-thirds of Iran’s shadow fleet suddenly reappeared on the world’s radar, analysts were stunned. In this interview, TankerTrackers.com co-founder Samir Madani explains why Tehran’s sanctioned tankers briefly went visible — and what it reveals about global oil smuggling.

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RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

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RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

by Bradley Hope / Jul 18, 2025

Malaysian fugitive Jho Low, mastermind of the $7.65 billion 1MDB heist, is hiding in Shanghai's Green Hills luxury district using a fake Australian passport. The playboy-turned-pariah who once partied with DiCaprio stole $2.5 billion personally, causing Malaysia $18 billion in total losses.

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

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Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

by Bradley Hope / Jul 4, 2025

Happy 4th! This Brazen Weekender drops early with a fresh take on McCullough’s 1776, a rare Iran-insider interview on nuclear tensions, and the launch of our multi-month Havana Syndrome expedition—complete with interactive science guide and limited-edition merch. Join the hunt.

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The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

by Tom Wright / Dec 12, 2024

Lawyers for Swizz Beatz, the rapper and DJ best known for being married to Alicia Keys, responded this week to a lawsuit accusing him of receiving over $7 million in funds stolen during the 1MDB saga.

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Weekender: Betrayal, Manipulation, Descent

by Bradley Hope / Oct 25, 2025

This week: The Diplomat S3, Afghan interpreter deportation, Mr. Scorsese, and books on enshittification and family estrangement.

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Weekender: Hawai'i, Rage and Dark Money

by Bradley Hope / Aug 2, 2025

New dramas, big scams, and a media revolution—plus fresh reporting from Tom and a Havana Syndrome update coming next week.

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After KuCoin Threatened to Sue Us, We Kept Digging. Here's What We Found: Iran, Sanctions Evasion, and a Captured Regulator

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Havana Syndrome: Only Two Nations on Earth

After KuCoin Threatened to Sue Us, We Kept Digging. Here's What We Found: Iran, Sanctions Evasion, and a Captured Regulator

When Iran’s invisible fleet lit up the map

1MDB

RICH LIST: Playboy Financier Jho Low Turned International Fugitive

Weekender: 1776, Hot Milk, American Apparel

The 1MDB Party’s Over for Swizz Beatz

Weekender

Weekender: Betrayal, Manipulation, Descent

Weekender: Hawai'i, Rage and Dark Money

Whale Hunting is an independent media platform by Project Brazen. We delve into the hidden worlds of money and power with exclusive reporting via weekly newsletters, podcasts, a rich list to rival Forbes, and more. Join the hunt.