Russia plans to launch a state-backed crypto exchange for “super-qualified” investors, aiming to legitimise digital assets and offset sanctions. Despite financial sector concerns, officials are targeting a year-end launch—signalling crypto’s rising role in Russia’s strategy.
KikyoBMW will integrate AI from Chinese startup DeepSeek into its new vehicle models in China later this year. CEO Oliver Zipse emphasized China’s key role in AI advancements and BMW’s commitment to strengthening AI partnerships.
CatherineHackers have used phishing attacks to access Japanese brokerage accounts, inflating penny stock prices globally, causing over $710 million in fraudulent transactions. Despite measures by brokers, the number of unauthorised trades and reports of fraud has surged dramatically, leaving many investors facing financial losses.
JoyCrypto investor and advocate Scott Melker, widely recognised as 'The Wolf of All Streets,' has issued a warning about scammers impersonating him online.
KikyoA 16‑year‑old Malaysian student was held in custody two days past his legal remand before being charged with creating and selling AI‑generated nude images of classmates. He now faces obscenity and network‑misuse charges, is out on bail, and the scandal has already prompted his school principal to resign.
WeatherlyThis second SEC roundtable brings regulators, legal experts, and crypto leaders together to address custody compliance—a key regulatory challenge. Many argue existing rules don’t reflect digital asset realities. Will the session bring clarity or more confusion?
CatherineSam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has praised Bitcoin as a global currency beyond government control. He called it a smart and important step towards changing how the world handles money.
AnaisAdobe has added AI models from OpenAI and Google to its Firefly platform, giving users more creative tools to choose from. This integration lets creators mix Adobe’s safe, in-house models with powerful third-party ones for greater flexibility.
AnaisUpbit and Bithumb halted SNX deposits after DAXA flagged risks tied to sUSD’s broken dollar peg. Amid growing concern over Synthetix’s collateral model, the founder urged stakers to adopt a new framework, warning of possible tougher measures.
CatherineOver 15 crypto firms are pursuing banking licenses as US regulators ease restrictions, granting direct access to federal payment systems and greater institutional legitimacy. Could this mark crypto’s long-awaited entry into mainstream finance?
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