Visa is looking for a new stablecoin settlement and OTC partner after Mastercard completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK on 3 August 2026. The new partner must hold crypto exchange licences in the US, Canada, UK and Singapore and support Open USD as Visa expands its stablecoin platform.
AnaisA federal court approved Google’s $700 million settlement over claims that it unfairly controlled Android app distribution and in-app payments through Google Play. Millions of consumers may receive refunds, while Google must allow alternative payment systems and app stores on Android for several years.
WeatherlyPolymarket employs a former FBI staffer full-time to monitor traders and has built its own surveillance software to track activity. The platform has shared at least 315 wallet records with authorities, while recent regulatory cases show how easily public trading activity can be traced to individual users.
WeatherlyX is discussing using stablecoins such as USDC to pay creators as it replaces its existing revenue-sharing programme with the Original Content Rewards Programme. The talks are still ongoing, and X has not confirmed USDC as a payment option or given a launch date.
AnaisRapid7 uncovered Operation ASTERIX, a crypto scam using fake Ledger, Trezor and Exodus apps, phishing emails and phone calls to steal wallet recovery phrases. The campaign exposed about 885,000 phone numbers, including 43,066 linked to crypto exchange accounts, while attackers used AI coding tools to build and improve their fraud tools.
WeatherlyMANTRA Chain halted its blockchain after an attacker exploited a vulnerability in an upstream software dependency, freezing transactions, asset transfers and exchange deposits and withdrawals.
AnaisUK cinemas are considering banning or restricting camera-enabled smart glasses, including Meta’s AI glasses, over concerns about film piracy and privacy. The UK Cinema Association said rules will vary by venue, while operators will also consider accessibility needs for people with visual or hearing difficulties.
WeatherlyTerm Finance lost about $8.5 million after an attacker exploited its governance system to gain control of vault assets, draining 2,843 ETH and 1.68 million USDC. The stolen USDC was swapped for DAI, while Term Finance investigates how the attacker gained enough voting power to bypass its governance safeguards.
AnaisAI-generated scam ads are spreading across Singapore’s social media, using cloned faces, voices and fake celebrity endorsements to promote products and investment schemes. Authorities are tightening rules on platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, while victims will have more options to report harmful deepfakes and seek legal action.
WeatherlySingapore police warned of a fake Apple support scam that has caused at least S$195,000 ($152,000) in cryptocurrency losses across five cases since 7 August 2026. Scammers used fake Apple alerts, phone calls and websites to steal victims’ Apple and crypto credentials, along with OTPs, before transferring their digital assets.
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