Dolphin X is a new Windows malware that steals credentials from more than 300 applications, including crypto wallets, cloud accounts and developer tools. It also uses an AI-powered profiler to rank infected victims, helping cybercriminals quickly identify the most valuable targets.

Gemini donated $10 million in Bitcoin to a pro-Trump political action committee while waiting for a US court to decide whether to reverse its CFTC settlement. The donation has drawn attention because it came weeks after regulators asked the court to cancel the earlier enforcement agreement.

Circle signed separate partnerships with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin payments, cross-border transfers and blockchain-based financial services in South Korea.

The SEC agreed to pay Coinbase $150,000 to settle a lawsuit over internal records. The case followed the deletion of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler's official text messages and prompted changes to record-retention policies.

Coinbase plans to bring its Everything Exchange to Canada, giving users one app to trade crypto, stocks, ETFs and prediction markets. The company is working with regulators, while tokenized stocks are expected first and a Canadian dollar stablecoin will depend on rules expected in 2027.

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has created a dedicated cryptocurrency investigation unit to investigate money laundering, terrorism financing and other crimes involving digital assets. The unit operates under the National Command and Control Centre, while the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority remains responsible for regulating the crypto sector.

Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will create a full-length AI version of *The Odyssey* before the end of 2026 after criticising Christopher Nolan's adaptation. Christopher Nolan's film has already become a box office hit, earning US$264 million worldwide in its opening weekend.

Movement Labs has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US after its MOVE token launch controversy and recovery efforts failed to restore confidence. The MOVE token has fallen about 99% from its peak, while the company continues restructuring under court supervision.

New Zealand police have warned that scammers posing as detectives and cryptocurrency company staff have stolen millions of dollars from crypto holders in recent weeks. Victims are tricked into sharing passwords or seed phrases, giving fraudsters access to their wallets.

Netflix has confirmed its $587 million acquisition of Ben Affleck's AI startup, InterPositive. The streaming service says AI is now used across about 300 productions.