Wall Street's $9 Trillion Asset Management Giant Suddenly Acts! HBAR Skyrockets Nearly 125%—What Happened?
BlackRock tokenizes money market funds on Hedera, stimulating a surge in HBAR that nearly reached 125%.

Binance has not yet decided on its new global headquarters due to complexities like tax laws and talent acquisition challenges. Legal troubles, including Changpeng Zhao's legal issues and a $4.3 billion fine, have led Binance to restructure its leadership and adopt better governance strategies.
Caroline Crenshaw's SEC renomination faces targeted opposition, including digital media campaigns, reflecting America's growing interest in cryptocurrency and fear of missing out on the evolving digital asset market.
Agoda released an AI-generated short film, *Leo’s Magical Travel Adventures*, showcasing Asia Pacific's diverse cultures through vibrant storytelling. Created with ChatGPT and Midjourney, the film celebrates travel's power to connect people and inspire exploration.
China has introduced the RT-G, an AI-powered spherical robot used by police for patrolling and crime prevention, equipped with tools like facial recognition and net guns. The robot’s spherical design allows it to navigate various terrains, and it is part of a broader trend of integrating robotics into law enforcement in China.
El Salvador and Argentina have signed an agreement to collaborate on cryptocurrency regulation and innovation in Latin America. The deal aims to share expertise, boost crypto growth, and strengthen the regulatory framework for digital assets in both countries.
OpenAI has made its Canvas tool available to all ChatGPT users, including free-tier users, with new features for real-time collaboration and code execution. This update is part of the "12 Days of OpenAI" campaign, which also introduced new tools like the Sora video model and the ChatGPT Pro subscription.
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has received regulatory approval from the NYDFS, enabling its launch. The approval positions RLUSD to compete with major stablecoins like USDT and USDC, with Ripple planning partnerships and expansion into the DeFi space.
AI-powered search tools like Perplexity are gaining popularity for their ability to provide quick, precise answers, reducing reliance on traditional search engines. However, concerns about accuracy and trust remain, as users must carefully verify AI-generated content.
Japan is set to launch its first cryptocurrency-backed credit card in 2025, a partnership between Slash Vision Labs and a major Japanese credit card issuer. This development signals Japan's increasing adoption of Web3 technologies and raises the question: Will 2025 be the year cryptocurrencies go mainstream?
Crypto phishing scams are growing more advanced, using social engineering and malware to exploit social media users. Scam Sniffer reports attackers impersonate crypto influencers and use bots to mimic verification, raising the pressing question: Are scams evolving faster than we can fight them?