Notebooks seized by police revealed deepfake-driven fraud. Authorities arrested 31 suspects, including students. Is online romance now a minefield of deception?
CatherineCambodia's central bank introduced new rules for digital assets, allowing banks to engage with tokenized assets and stablecoins but banning direct cryptocurrency holdings. Non-compliance could result in heavy fines, aiming to protect the financial system and consumers.
WeatherlyBackpack has acquired FTX EU for $32.7 million, aiming to offer regulated crypto derivatives in Europe, including perpetual futures. The company is working to reactivate FTX EU's licence and return funds to affected customers while expanding its services in the region.
AnaisMicrosoft announced a $3 billion investment to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure in India, including setting up new data centers and training 10 million people in AI skills by 2030.
AnaisA Canadian man, who remains unidentified, says he has moved several times with his family to escape suspected kidnappers who allegedly tried to force him to surrender his Bitcoin.
CatherineJudge Katherine Failla approved Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal, citing inconsistencies in how courts define securities under the SEC’s jurisdiction. While the decision lets Coinbase challenge the SEC in the Second Circuit, is this a true victory or just a temporary delay?
CatherineMeta is replacing third-party fact-checking with a Community Notes model like X’s. Is it merely a strategic evolution, or did Mark Zuckerberg’s private meeting with Donald Trump influence the decision?
KikyoJohnny Depp warned fans about scammers using AI to impersonate him online, urging them not to share personal info or money. He clarified his official social media accounts and emphasised he does not offer paid interactions.
JoyLotte’s AI-driven Caliverse will integrate with a layer-2 network, enabling crypto transactions. A pending deal could cement Arbitrum as its primary blockchain provider.
CatherineA recent study found that most crypto advice on TikTok is misleading, with over half of videos promoting risky investments without proper warnings. Many influencers push specific coins, make unrealistic promises, and lack proper qualifications, putting viewers at high financial risk.
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