Japan has approved new laws that classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, bringing stricter rules on insider trading, disclosures and unregistered crypto businesses. The reforms also create the legal basis for lower crypto taxes from 2028 and could pave the way for Japan's first domestic crypto ETFs as early as 2027.
WeatherlyApple has received approval to launch Apple Intelligence in China, with Alibaba's Qwen AI powering its AI features across Apple devices for local users. The approval ends a long delay and allows Apple to bring its AI tools to the world's biggest smartphone market.
AnaisA Florida man has been charged over an alleged malware scheme that used fake video games to steal at least $220,000 from 80 cryptocurrency wallets. The FBI said the campaign infected around 8,000 devices and targeted crypto holders through social media and messaging platforms.
WeatherlyGoogle has connected AI Mode with apps such as Instacart, Canva and YouTube, allowing users to complete tasks directly from AI-powered Search instead of only receiving answers.
Anais1inch confirmed co-founder Anton Bukov is no longer involved after he said he was removed in late 2025 and launched Second Tier. The company said its leadership, roadmap and systems remain unchanged.
WeatherlyBitPay has received a Dutch MiCA licence, allowing it to offer regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across all 27 EU countries. The approval gives the company a single legal framework to expand its business throughout Europe.
AnaisJohn Mensch, the former owner of East End Bus Lines, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after using a cheque-kiting scheme to fraudulently obtain about $9.3 million from two banks. He was also ordered to repay more than $9.3 million in restitution for the bank fraud.
WeatherlyThree men were jailed in the UK for using fake police websites to steal more than £4 million ($5.4 million) in cryptocurrency from eight victims. Police traced the stolen funds, recovered around £1 million ($1.34 million) and exposed the gang's luxury spending.
AnaisSouth Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has sent an inspection opinion letter to Upbit operator Dunamu, officially starting sanction proceedings over the 44.5 billion won ($30 million) hack in November 2025. The letter allows Dunamu to respond before regulators decide whether to impose penalties.
AnaisIn May, it also signed a three-year US$45 billion agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to access the Colossus 1 data centre in Memphis, Tennessee.
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