Former SAF officer Teo Rong Xuan stole US$1.7 million in cryptocurrency using a victim’s seed phrase. He spent the funds on luxury items, gambling, and mortgage payments.
AnaisPavel Durov, founder of Telegram, revealed he survived a near-fatal poisoning in 2018 after a suspicious package was left at his home. The attack happened during a dispute with Russian authorities over encryption keys, leaving Durov seriously ill for weeks.
WeatherlyUniversal Music and Warner Music are in talks with AI companies to license their catalogues for training systems and generating tracks. The deals could set rules for payments and how copyrighted music is used by AI.
AnaisOpenAI has launched Sora 2, a new AI system that creates realistic videos with accurate motion and sound. The accompanying Sora app lets users appear in AI-generated scenes using “cameos” and share videos in a TikTok-style feed.
AnaisNintendo has denied claims that it lobbied the Japanese government to restrict generative AI, after a politician admitted spreading false information. The controversy comes as the gaming industry debates AI use, with many developers already experimenting while Nintendo remains cautious about protecting its IP.
JoySamsung lets 75 million U.S. Galaxy users buy and manage crypto through Samsung Wallet. Users get Coinbase One perks, including zero fees on select trades and a $25 first-trade credit.
WeatherlyA trader turned $3,000 into $2 million after a new memecoin called “4” surged following a post by Binance cofounder CZ. The rise was sparked by a $4,000 phishing attack, showing how social media and timing can create huge gains in minutes.
AnaisSanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s first female prime minister sparks a surge in stocks and Bitcoin. Her pro-growth policies could pave the way for crypto tax reforms, though uncertainties remain.
WeatherlyA ruble-backed stablecoin linked to a sanctioned Russian bank appeared at Singapore’s Token2049 conference, raising questions about compliance. Despite U.S. and U.K. sanctions, the coin continues to operate and gain use in international markets, showing the challenge of enforcing rules across borders.
AnaisSpotify has teamed up with ChatGPT to offer music and podcast recommendations through natural conversation, available to users worldwide. The feature aims to make discovery easier while keeping user data private and giving artists’ work protection.
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