Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $986.9 Million As Altcoin Fund Inflows Drop

Crypto.com Secures UAE Stored Value Licence, Allowing Regulated Crypto Payments For Government Services And Public Fees

Crypto.com’s UAE unit has received a Stored Value Facilities licence from the Central Bank of the UAE, making it the first crypto firm in the country to reach this level of approval for regulated payment services. The licence allows crypto-based payments for Dubai government fees through Crypto.com’s system, with all transactions settled in UAE dirhams or approved stablecoins under central bank rules.

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OpenAI Launches New $4 Billion Unit To Help Businesses To Work Faster And More Efficiently

OpenAI launched a new AI deployment company backed by more than $4 billion to help businesses integrate AI into daily operations. It is also acquiring Tomoro to bring in around 150 AI engineers and deployment specialists.

WeatherlyMei 12, 2026 11:08 siang

Crypto Trader’s Wallets Drained In Telegram Attack Leading To Over $200K Loss Across Three Chains

A crypto trader known as Unihax0r lost over $200,000 after two of his wallets were drained across Ethereum, Base, and BSC in a fast multi-chain attack on 11 May 2026. Investigators believe the issue came from a private key leak linked to a Telegram trading bot called SIGMA, which may have exposed the wallets to the attacker.

AnaisMei 12, 2026 2:48 siang

Binance AI vs AI: Crypto Exchange Says Its Machines Block $10.5 Billion in Scams as Hackers Use AI Deepfakes and Phishing Tools

Binance said its AI security systems blocked more than $10.5 billion in potential crypto scam losses and stopped 22.9 million phishing attacks between early 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. The exchange warned that AI-powered fraud, including deepfakes and voice cloning, is growing rapidly as cybercriminals use cheaper and more advanced tools to target crypto users.

WeatherlyMei 12, 2026 4:05 sore

South Korea Weighs ‘National Dividend’ Funded By AI Profits As Pressure Grows Over Wealth Gap

South Korea’s presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom suggested using extra tax money from the AI and chip boom to pay a “national dividend” to all citizens. The idea has triggered debate as Samsung and SK Hynix face rising pressure from workers demanding a bigger share of profits, while markets reacted with sharp swings.

AnaisMei 12, 2026 5:14 sore

California County Sues Meta Over Allegations Of Billions Earned From Scam Ads On Facebook And Instagram

Santa Clara County in California has sued Meta, accusing it of earning up to $7 billion a year from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram. It claims Meta failed to properly stop fraudulent ads and may have prioritised revenue, while Meta denies the allegations.

WeatherlyMei 12, 2026 5:50 sore

Fake OpenAI AI Model Becomes No 1 Trending Repo With 244,000 Downloads Before Malware Campaign Is Exposed

A fake OpenAI repository on Hugging Face spread malware that stole crypto wallets, browser data, and developer credentials from Windows users. The fake project briefly became the platform’s top trending repo and reportedly reached around 244,000 downloads before it was removed.

WeatherlyMei 13, 2026 10:56 pagi

Google And SpaceX In Talks For Rocket Launch Deal To Power New Space-Based Data Centres

Google is in talks with SpaceX to secure rocket launches for its planned space-based data centres, as both companies explore orbital computing. The potential deal could strengthen SpaceX ahead of its expected IPO while placing the two firms as both partners and future competitors in the same market.

AnaisMei 13, 2026 2:42 siang

Japan Blockchain Foundation Eyes EJPY Launch This Year To Support Large-Scale Payments Without Remittance Limits

Japan Blockchain Foundation plans to launch a yen-backed stablecoin called EJPY on Japan Open Chain and Ethereum for business payments, remittances and digital asset settlements. The project uses a trust-based structure without Japan’s 1 million yen transfer cap, as more Japanese firms and banks push into stablecoins.

WeatherlyMei 13, 2026 4:52 sore

Meta Temporarily Opens WhatsApp To Competing AI Services In Bid To Avoid Major EU Fine

Meta Platforms is offering rival AI chatbots one month of free access to WhatsApp in Europe to address antitrust concerns raised by the European Commission. The move aims to avoid a potential fine of up to 10% of its global revenue while both sides try to reach a quick agreement.

AnaisMei 13, 2026 5:37 sore