AB DAO and the AB Charity Foundation will build the world’s first national-level resort focused on AI and blockchain in Timor-Leste. The resort will include research centres, luxury facilities, and crypto-friendly services, aiming to attract global tech talent and boost the local economy.
AlexMr Beast removed an AI thumbnail tool after backlash from YouTubers who said it copied their styles and used their work without permission. He replaced it with a feature that lets users hire real thumbnail artists instead.
AnaisIran’s biggest crypto exchange, Nobitex, was hit by a major cyberattack linked to an Israeli hacker group, causing losses of around \$90 million and major service disruption. The platform is now restoring wallets in phases with stricter ID checks, while facing growing pressure from regulators and users.
AnaisNorth Korea-linked hackers stole $3.2 million in crypto from Solana wallets and moved the funds to Ethereum. They laundered nearly $2 million using Tornado Cash, with over $1 million still sitting in an Ethereum wallet.
AnaisA new report shows that 27% of South Koreans aged 20 to 50 now own crypto, with many white-collar workers using it for savings and retirement planning. As investing habits shift from hype to strategy, banking limits and economic pressure are shaping how people use digital assets.
WeatherlyA Russian influencer known as “Bitmama” was sentenced to seven years in prison for scamming investors out of $23 million in a fake Bitcoin investment scheme. She promised to convert cash into crypto abroad but instead kept the money, and tried to flee before being arrested at the border.
AnaisJapanese firm Metaplanet bought 1,005 Bitcoin for $108 million, becoming one of the top corporate Bitcoin holders. The company plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings significantly by 2027, using interest-free bonds to fund purchases.
WeatherlyCircle has applied for a national trust bank licence in the US to launch a fully regulated digital currency bank that will manage USDC reserves and offer asset custody to institutions. This move follows its $18 billion IPO and shows its shift toward stricter compliance and deeper ties with traditional finance.
AnaisMeta has created a new AI division called Meta Superintelligence Labs and hired top researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. The move has sparked tensions in the industry, with reports of massive bonuses and concerns about a growing talent war.
WeatherlyJD.com has denied launching any stablecoin or forming partnerships linked to one, warning the public about scams using its name. The company said it may take legal action against those spreading false claims, especially as fraudsters push fake investment schemes online.
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