Two brothers held a Minnesota family hostage for nine hours, forcing the father to transfer $8 million in cryptocurrency to the attackers. They were later arrested in Texas and now face federal and state charges, but the stolen crypto has not been recovered.
AnaisOpenAI has launched its biggest ChatGPT campaign, showing how people use the chatbot in daily life across TV, streaming, outdoor and social media in the US, UK and Ireland. The ads feature real-life moments like cooking, fitness and trip planning, aiming to make ChatGPT feel personal and relatable.
AnaisSingapore Police have introduced an AI chatbot, R-COP, to help the public file reports more accurately and reduce follow-up calls. The system guides users through questions, creates a draft report in formal language, and will be available at kiosks across seven police divisions.
WeatherlyMeta has launched a paid option in the UK allowing users to remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The subscription is available on web and mobile, giving users a choice between ad-free access or the free, ad-supported version.
AnaisCrypto streamers hung a Pump.fun banner over the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles to promote the meme coin platform. The stunt drew wide attention online as Pump.fun also faced criticism for hosting offensive tokens on decentralised exchanges.
WeatherlyTurkey is preparing a law that would let its financial crime agency, Masak, freeze cryptocurrency and bank accounts linked to illegal activity. The rules also aim to strengthen oversight of crypto exchanges and curb the use of rented accounts and suspicious wallets.
AnaisMicroStrategy bought 196 more Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 640,031 BTC, but funded most purchases by issuing over 3 million new shares. This share dilution has raised concerns among investors as the company’s stock underperforms despite strong Bitcoin gains.
WeatherlyOKX Singapore has launched OKX Pay, letting users pay with USDC and USDT at GrabPay merchants, with stablecoins instantly converted to Singapore dollars. The service aims to make digital currencies usable for everyday transactions and plans to expand to more merchants and stablecoins in the future.
AnaisBinance has launched Crypto-as-a-Service, letting banks and brokers offer crypto trading and custody under their own brand using Binance’s technology. The service handles all technical and compliance work, allowing traditional financial firms to enter the crypto market without building their own systems.
WeatherlyPhantom has launched its own stablecoin called CASH, built with Stripe and Bridge, to turn its wallet into a full payments app. It offers free transfers, debit card access and Visa integration, aiming to challenge big players in the growing stablecoin market.
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