X reported record creator payouts at the end of 2025 and announced a $1 million prize for the top long-form article as part of its push to make 2026 “the year of the creator”. The platform is shifting earnings towards real views on the home timeline and giving more weight to written content to attract quality creators and boost monetisation.
AnaisA crypto wallet lost over $282 million in Bitcoin and Litecoin after the owner was tricked in a social engineering scam. Much of the stolen funds were converted to Monero and moved across multiple blockchains, causing a sharp spike in its price.
WeatherlySouth Korean authorities have broken up an international crypto ring that laundered around 150 billion won ($101.7 million) through domestic and overseas accounts. Three Chinese nationals are facing prosecution for using the funds under the guise of legitimate payments like cosmetic surgery and study fees.
AnaisCardano fell below key support levels as selling pressure stayed strong, with weak demand and cautious traders limiting any rebound. Rising US–EU trade tensions also pushed investors away from risky assets, adding to the price drop.
AnaisBermuda plans to become the first fully on-chain national economy, using stablecoins like USDC for payments and partnering with Coinbase and Circle to build the infrastructure. Government offices, banks, and businesses will adopt digital wallets and tokenised systems to lower costs and improve financial access for residents.
WeatherlyIndia imported $5.9 billion of silver in just four months, a sharp rise driven by strong jewellery buying, investor demand and industrial use such as solar and electronics. Silver prices hit record highs, lifting metal stocks and ETFs, even as physical silver in India traded at a discount.
AnaisThe New York Stock Exchange is developing a platform to trade tokenized stocks and ETFs 24/7 with instant settlement using stablecoins. The project, still awaiting regulatory approval, will combine blockchain technology with NYSE’s existing trading system to create a dedicated venue for digital securities.
WeatherlyMakina Finance lost about 1,299 ETH, worth around $4.13 million, after hackers exploited its DUSD/USDC Curve pool using a flash loan and manipulated price data. Part of the stolen funds were captured by an MEV builder, and the remaining ETH is now held in two wallets while the platform reviews the incident.
AnaisOpenAI has started using an AI system to estimate users’ age based on behaviour, instead of relying on the age given at sign-up. Accounts suspected to belong to under-18s will automatically face tighter safety limits, with adults able to verify their age if wrongly flagged.
WeatherlyPortugal’s gambling regulator ordered Polymarket to stop operating in the country within 48 hours, saying political betting is illegal and the platform is unlicensed. The move came after over €103 million was wagered on the recent presidential election, raising concerns about possible use of non-public information.
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