A 21-year-old Ukrainian student in Vienna was tortured and set on fire after attackers forced him to give passwords to his cryptocurrency wallets, which they emptied before his death. Two suspects fled to Ukraine with the stolen crypto and were arrested three days later, highlighting the rising risk of violent attacks on crypto holders.
AnaisA US judge has ordered OpenAI to hand over 20 million anonymised ChatGPT conversation logs to several news organisations as part of a copyright lawsuit. The case examines whether the AI reproduced copyrighted articles without permission, despite OpenAI’s concerns over user privacy.
WeatherlyThe Memorandum of Understanding between the Academy of Engineering And Technology of the Developing World (AETDEW) and AB Charity Foundation x AB DAO was signed at the AETDEW Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on 22 November 2025. The MoU was signed by AETDEW President Ir. Ts. Choo Kok Beng and a representative of AB Charity Foundation x AB DAO, and witnessed by AETDEW Executive Director Dr. Ir. Ts. Wong Chee Fui and Dr. Moneef R. Zou’bi, Senior Advisor to AB Charity Foundation.
AlexA Europe-wide investigation uncovered a crypto fraud network that laundered over €700 million through fake trading platforms, deepfake adverts, and call centres. Authorities arrested multiple suspects and seized cash, crypto, and luxury goods while targeting the scam’s marketing and operational networks across seven countries.
AnaisGalaxy Corp plans to introduce robot idols alongside human and virtual performers, using AI to speed up content creation and lower production costs. The company is investing in robotics and AI technologies while expanding globally, signalling a shift in how entertainment may be produced and experienced.
WeatherlyCoinbase has reopened its app in India after more than two years, allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies following approval from the Financial Intelligence Unit. The company plans to introduce a fiat on-ramp in 2026 and is expanding its local team and partnerships to strengthen its presence despite strict regulations and taxes.
AnaisA 71-year-old woman in Westlake, Ohio, was tricked by a phone scammer into depositing thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM despite warnings from staff and police. Police froze the scammer’s crypto wallet, but it is unclear if she will get her money back.
WeatherlyRobinhood is entering Indonesia by acquiring a local brokerage and a crypto trading platform, giving it fast access to the country’s growing retail investor market. The company plans to offer US stocks and cryptocurrencies while keeping the local firms’ licences and gradually expanding its services after regulatory approval.
AnaisMichael Saylor urged governments to create Bitcoin-backed digital bank accounts to offer higher returns than traditional deposits. He suggested such accounts could attract trillions in global savings, but Bitcoin’s volatility and regulatory challenges make the idea risky.
WeatherlyTether’s USDT stablecoin has been officially recognised by Abu Dhabi Global Market, giving it a clear regulatory status across multiple blockchains. This allows licensed firms in the UAE to use USDT for trading, payments, and settlement under a regulated framework.
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