South Korea and the EU have agreed to boost cooperation on cybersecurity to tackle threats linked to North Korean hackers. The talks focused on crypto theft, joint investigations, and working with global organisations to improve defences.
AnaisAn American visitor lost over $123,000 in crypto after being drugged and abducted by a fake Uber driver in London’s West End—a stark reminder of the importance of personal and crypto security.
KikyoArgentina’s government suddenly closed the investigation into the Libra cryptocurrency scandal involving President Milei and his sister, despite public concern and complaints. The criminal case continues, but the task force was shut down amid political backlash, leaving questions about transparency and the future of crypto regulation in the country.
WeatherlyGoogle has launched AI Mode in Search for US users, enabling direct AI interaction for complex queries. Despite legal challenges and growing competition, Google is strengthening its AI-driven approach to maintain search dominance.
CatherineBrave has launched its own .brave blockchain domain to make using crypto and Web3 easier. These domains can be used for payments, websites, and digital IDs, and will work directly inside the Brave browser.
WeatherlyUnicoin and its top executives were charged by the SEC for misleading investors and raising over $100 million with false claims about crypto-linked investments. The company said its products were backed by valuable real estate, but the SEC claims this was untrue and is now seeking penalties and bans.
AnaisBitcoin briefly hit a record $110,000 after surpassing $109,000, sparking renewed optimism that the rally is not over. Driven by macroeconomic tailwinds, institutional inflows, and growing risk appetite, analysts say this could be just the beginning. Can Bitcoin keep defying expectations and climb even higher?
CatherineBraden Karony, ex-CEO of SafeMoon, was found guilty of fraud and money laundering after using investor funds for personal gain. The jury ruled he misled people about the crypto project’s safety and locked funds.
WeatherlyHong Kong’s Legislative Council has passed the Stablecoins Bill, paving the way for licensed fiat-backed stablecoin issuers by year-end. As global economies grapple with regulation, Hong Kong is moving swiftly to position itself as a leading Web3 hub in the digital finance race.
KikyoOpenAI has bought Jony Ive’s startup io for $6.5 billion to help design new AI-powered hardware. The deal brings together top product design and AI to explore devices beyond the smartphone.
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