CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra announced the country’s official meme coin, but deepfake detectors suggest the video may be digitally manipulated.
CatherineA scam using AI voice technology tricked prominent Italians into donating large sums, with fraudsters impersonating Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. The scam targeted high-profile figures, claiming funds were needed for Italian journalists held hostage, leading to a police investigation.
AnaisDeepSeek, a Chinese AI start-up, is facing a surge in fake social media accounts and websites exploiting its popularity. Scammers are tricking users with fake crypto tokens, IPO shares, and phishing attempts, while the company warns the public to stay vigilant.
AnaisElon Musk offered $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI and revive its open-source, safety-first mission, but Sam Altman swiftly rejected it, countering with a $9.74 billion bid to buy Twitter. Are these tech giants protecting their visions or gambling with their companies' futures?
CatherineEric Council Jr. is charged with hacking the SEC’s X account to falsely announce spot Bitcoin ETF approval, earning $50,000 he may have to forfeit. Prosecutors say he used a fake ID to access a device with SEC credentials, triggering brief crypto market turmoil.
KikyoThe President of the Central African Republic launched the $CAR meme coin, sparking both excitement and skepticism as its value skyrocketed and then plummeted within hours. Despite concerns over deepfake allegations and the project's legitimacy, blockchain data suggests government involvement, though the coin's value continues to fluctuate.
WeatherlyA crypto trader in Estepona, Spain, was kidnapped, breaking both ankles while escaping from a 30-foot balcony. Lured to an apartment under false pretenses, he was held hostage and coerced into paying a €30,000 ransom in crypto, with threats of torture and death.
CatherineA joint operation between Thai and Chinese police uncovered a $2.5 million crypto scam, leading to the arrest of two Chinese nationals involved in illegal digital currency transactions and human trafficking. The authorities seized luxury items and cryptocurrency wallets, freezing the stolen funds as part of the ongoing investigation.
AnaisPaul Atkins' SEC Chair confirmation is delayed as nine cabinet members await Senate approval first. Though expected to pass, no hearing date has been set, prompting community concerns over the prolonged wait.
KikyoScientists in Hong Kong have created a lollipop-like device that lets users taste flavors in virtual reality using special ions and a hydrogel. This innovation is part of a broader effort to make VR more immersive by adding taste, touch, and other sensory experiences.
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