Polymarket reportedly paid creators to post fake betting videos using copycat websites, with around $1.9 million in shown wagers not being real. The Wall Street Journal said the campaign reached over 140 million views as the company pushes to expand in the US.
WeatherlyBrands are using AI-generated influencers in social media ads that mimic real customer reviews without clearly disclosing they are artificial. The Guardian found the practice is growing in the UK, with no mandatory labelling rules despite rising concerns over misleading content and fake detection.
AnaisA Singaporean man discovered that a former schoolmate had used AI-generated images to falsely portray them as a couple with a child and even involved photos of his young relatives. The family reported the matter to the police after learning she had allegedly impersonated him online for years.
AnaisTaiko’s bridge system had a security flaw that let attackers trick Ethereum into accepting fake messages as real. This allowed unauthorised withdrawals from token vaults, leading to around $1.7 million in losses and a full pause of the network’s bridge and block production.
WeatherlyMoneyGram has joined the Solana network as a validator, allowing the payments giant to help process transactions and secure the blockchain.
AnaisA24 has partnered with Google DeepMind to develop AI tools for filmmaking, backed by a reported $75 million investment. The collaboration will focus on new production workflows like storyboarding while keeping A24 in full control of its films, though it has sparked criticism over AI’s role in creative work.
WeatherlyJapanese police arrested Hu Xiaowei, an alleged senior executive linked to Cambodia-based Prince Group, over claims he submitted false residency information while seeking permanent residency. Authorities are now investigating his activities and possible ties to the group’s wider operations in Japan.
AnaisA Chinese-linked network tied to fentanyl precursor exports was found to be running a crypto scam using a fake “zksync.jp” token and Japanese domains to trick investors.
WeatherlySouth Korea is moving its Project Hangang digital currency from testing into real banking and payment systems, including government use. Banks support the idea but warn it will be costly and require major system upgrades.
WeatherlyGoogle is supporting AI startups, including those founded by former employees, with up to $350,000 in cloud credits, technical guidance and access to its infrastructure without taking equity.
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