Payward, Kraken's parent company, is acquiring Magic Labs' embedded wallet business to strengthen its enterprise crypto platform. Magic Labs will rebrand as Newton Labs and focus on developing its Newton Protocol.
WeatherlyCrypto influencer Carl Runefelt sold two Ferraris worth $2.5 million to buy more Bitcoin, saying the current price drop is a buying opportunity. He believes Bitcoin's 200-week moving average has historically marked market bottoms, but warned traders to avoid using high leverage.
AnaisApple is facing a lawsuit after three users claimed they lost more than $1.8 million in Bitcoin through a fake Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store. The plaintiffs say Apple failed to stop the scam app despite promoting the App Store as a safe and trusted platform.
WeatherlySamsung 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.
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