Scammers are taking advantage of the holiday season, targeting online shoppers and crypto users with faster and more convincing tricks. Most attacks happen on social platforms, using fake profiles and urgent messages to steal money, and victims need to act quickly to protect their assets.
WeatherlyAn AI teddy bear called Teddy Kumma was temporarily pulled from sale after it gave unsafe and sexualised advice to children. The toy is now back with upgraded safety controls, but experts warn AI companions can still pose serious psychological risks.
AnaisPolygon’s change from MATIC to POL has confused many users, with some struggling to recognise the new token. Co-founder Sandeep Nailwal is now considering whether the network should revert to the familiar MATIC name.
WeatherlyOpenAI plans to grow ChatGPT’s paying users from 35 million to 220 million by 2030 through new features like shopping tools and enterprise services. The company is investing heavily in AI development while facing rising costs and competition from other tech giants.
AnaisA massive fire tore through eight residential blocks in Tai Po, Hong Kong, killing at least 94 people and injuring 76. Hong Kong’s crypto companies responded quickly, donating over HK$40 million to support rescue and relief efforts.
AnaisVisa has expanded its stablecoin settlement in parts of Europe, the Middle East and Africa by working with Aquanow, allowing banks to move money using USDC. This shifts payments behind the scenes by making cross-border transfers faster and less dependent on traditional banking hours and middlemen.
WeatherlySony’s Soneium has partnered with the IRC APP to reward fans in Japan by tracking their social media activity and giving points on a blockchain system. These points can raise membership levels and provide real-world benefits like early event access, on-chain voting, and exclusive experiences at the IRC 2026 festival.
AnaisSwitzerland has delayed sharing crypto account information with foreign tax authorities until 2027. The pause gives banks, crypto platforms, and investors extra time to prepare systems and ensure compliance with international reporting rules.
WeatherlySouth Korea is tightening crypto rules by extending the Travel Rule to smaller transactions of 1 million won (around US$680). Exchanges and users will face stricter reporting and checks to stop illegal activity and improve market oversight.
AnaisTaken together, these two initiatives in Timor-Leste amount to a total of USD 1,191,412 in support. By combining scholarships with in-kind assistance, the Foundation is addressing both “present-day necessities” and “future opportunities,” demonstrating its global, long-term commitment to its mission of “Technology for Good, Empowering the Future.”
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