Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, made his first public appearance since his prison release at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, discussing his reflections on his incarceration and future plans. He expressed a renewed appreciation for personal connections, a commitment to education, and intentions to invest in emerging sectors while remaining optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency.

A DWF Labs partner was dismissed after being accused of drugging a woman he invited to discuss a job opportunity in Hong Kong. The incident, reportedly caught on CCTV, is now under police investigation.

Over $20 million in cryptocurrency, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack and stored in a US government wallet, has been suspiciously transferred, raising concerns of a potential theft. Blockchain analysts are investigating the sudden movement, which includes funds like Ethereum and stablecoins, possibly tied to a hacker.

A mother is suing Character.AI after her 14-year-old son became emotionally attached to a chatbot, leading to his tragic suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot fostered unhealthy dependence and failed to provide proper support when he expressed suicidal thoughts.

Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, was released after Nigeria dropped money laundering charges due to his worsening health. His detention lasted over seven months, and diplomatic pressure played a key role in securing his release.

A phishing scam targeted users searching for "Soneium," a blockchain project by Sony, by leading them to a fake website that stole their crypto assets. The fraudulent ad appeared legitimate on Google, but redirected users to a site designed to drain their wallets.

Alcon Entertainment is suing Tesla and Warner Bros. for using AI-generated visuals resembling scenes from "Blade Runner 2049" without permission during Tesla's Cybercab launch. Alcon had denied Tesla's request to use the film's images and claims the unauthorised use has harmed their brand and future projects.

Alex Svanevik, CEO of blockchain firm Nansen, had his Singapore permanent residency application rejected despite raising $88 million and creating jobs, sparking debate about the country's immigration policies. The rejection has raised concerns about whether Singapore's strict PR criteria might be driving away global talent, especially in the tech and crypto sectors.

In January 2024, hacker Eric Council Jr. used a SIM swapping technique to hijack the SEC's X account and post a fake Bitcoin ETF approval, causing wild price swings in Bitcoin. He was arrested in October 2024 and charged with identity theft and fraud.

Tesla has transferred over $760 million worth of Bitcoin to various wallets, emptying its cryptocurrency holdings. This move comes after a long period of dormancy and raises questions about the company's future plans for Bitcoin, especially as CEO Elon Musk has previously hinted at potentially accepting it as payment again.