Thailand has seen a histroic rise in scam calls and SMS fraud, totalling 168 million in 2024 compared to the year prior. This surge prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown on cyber fraud operations across Southeast Asia.
CatherineUpbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, faces a three-month suspension for regulatory violations, including failure to meet anti-money laundering and KYC standards. The suspension, affecting new users, follows an investigation that revealed over 44,000 AML breaches and poor customer verification practices.
JoyChainflip introduced an upgrade to block illicit funds linked to the Bybit hack, protecting its platform and liquidity providers. The protocol now uses enhanced screening tools to prevent hackers from using its services to launder stolen assets.
WeatherlyHamster Kombat launches Hamster Network, a gaming-focused Layer-2 blockchain on TON, offering scalable, low-cost Web3 gaming infrastructure. Built on TON’s secure Layer-1, it supports dApps, a wallet, bridge, and DEX. Can this expansion revive its past hype and sustain relevance?
CatherineBybit has launched a website to track wallet addresses linked to the Lazarus Group after hackers stole over $1.4 billion in crypto. The exchange is offering a 5% reward from frozen assets to users who help identify and freeze stolen funds. Will this crowdsourced effort succeed or fall short?
KikyoClaude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model from Anthropic, is playing "Pokémon Red" live on Twitch, overcoming challenges and making strategic decisions. Unlike earlier versions, it has successfully defeated three Gym Leaders, showing significant progress in AI's ability to solve problems and adapt to new situations.
AnaisCrypto influencer SolJakey has disclosed that he was forced to flee the country due to death threats following the controversial launch of the $LIBRA token.
CatherineStrive Asset Management suggested GameStop invest its $4.6 billion in Bitcoin to become a key player in digital assets. GameStop has not yet responded but is reportedly exploring alternative assets.
Weatherly21 D.O.G.E. employees resigned, warning that Musk's government purge is destabilising federal systems and threatening vital public services. After political loyalty interrogations, one-third of the agency was dismissed overnight via an anonymous email. The purge has disrupted essential services like Social Security, disaster relief, and taxes. Could this bold move backfire and harm the very institutions it seeks to reform?
KikyoApple announced a $500 billion investment in its U.S. operations, focusing on AI, manufacturing, and engineering. Despite speculation, the company has not shown any interest in adopting cryptocurrency.
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