Samsung plans to add stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, bringing digital assets alongside payments and rewards in one app. The company has not confirmed the launch date, supported stablecoins or partners, but says the feature is part of its 2026 roadmap.
AnaisBinance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao backed a proposal for ASEAN to simplify crypto licensing across member states. He said a shared framework could reduce costs, increase competition and make regional expansion easier.
WeatherlyEmirates now lets eligible UAE customers pay for flights with cryptocurrency through Crypto.com Pay on its website and app. The launch supports Dubai's cashless economy plans and expands the use of digital assets for everyday travel payments.
AnaisSparkKitty malware hid in apps on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, scanning users’ photos for crypto wallet recovery phrases after receiving photo access. Researchers urged affected users to move their funds to a new wallet immediately, as stolen recovery phrases can give attackers full access to their assets.
WeatherlyRussia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list, claiming the platform failed to remove content linked to attacks and criminal activity.
AnaisMetaMask users in Vietnam can now fund their wallets through VietQR via Banxa, cutting fees from around 7% to 3%, with 0% fees on selected wallets until 20 August 2026.
WeatherlyTether and the Nairobi Securities Exchange signed an agreement to explore tokenized securities and the possible use of USDT in Kenya. The plan is still under review, with no live products or pilot projects announced.
AnaisA new OneDrive Photos app is appearing on some Windows 11 PCs through system updates, bringing AI-powered photo search and optional face grouping. The app cannot be removed on its own, raising fresh privacy concerns over AI features arriving automatically.
AnaisMoonPay has launched PayBox, letting ChatGPT and Claude users make crypto and everyday payments directly in chat. The platform uses MPC security and spending limits to let AI complete approved transactions safely.
WeatherlyIndia ordered GitHub and Google to remove Bitchat and other offline messaging apps over protest-related security concerns. The apps remain available, fuelling debate over decentralised private communication.
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