OpenAI shut down a Cambodia-linked scam network that used ChatGPT for romance, investment, gambling and impersonation scams. The AI helped create fake identities, forge documents and support the group's daily operations.
AnaisBoltz has suspended its Bitcoin swap service indefinitely after a surge in AI-assisted cyberattacks that outpaced its small team's ability to fix security issues. The company said no user funds were at risk because its non-custodial system kept users in full control of their Bitcoin.
WeatherlyAn FBI employee is accused of stealing about US$925,000 in cryptocurrency from wallets linked to a Russian investigation by using his access to FBI systems. He later confessed, was arrested and fired, and now faces federal criminal charges.
AnaisMastercard has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of BVNK to expand its stablecoin payment services. The deal connects traditional banking with blockchain payments through Mastercard's network.
WeatherlyOpenAI denied Apple's trade secret allegations and said it does not have or want Apple's confidential information. The company also released internal messages disputing Apple's claims as the lawsuit escalated.
AnaisBhutan has chosen Canadian firm 3iQ to manage part of the Bitcoin reserve allocated to Gelephu Mindfulness City as it develops a regulated digital finance hub. The Bitcoin reserve will be managed using a low-risk investment strategy to generate long-term returns instead of simply holding the assets.
WeatherlyPavel Durov accused Apple of overreacting after it briefly removed Telegram from the App Store over illegal content. Apple restored the app after Telegram removed the content and banned the user.
AnaisAt least 37 people have been arrested across the US this year during protests against AI data centre projects. The arrests happened during public meetings and demonstrations over proposed or existing data centres in multiple states.
WeatherlyNigeria now requires crypto exchanges and P2P platforms to collect and report taxes on digital asset transactions. Some taxes must also be paid in the original cryptocurrency used.
AnaisSouth Korea now allows AI-assisted music to be registered for copyright if humans made a meaningful creative contribution. Creators must disclose how AI was used, while fully AI-generated songs remain ineligible and false claims could lead to penalties.
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