John Woeltz and William Duplessie pleaded not guilty to kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment charges in a high-profile crypto extortion case. Their attorneys argue the alleged victim, Michael Carturan, was free to move during the time he claims he was held.
KikyoSingapore has ordered unlicensed crypto firms to stop serving overseas clients by 30 June, forcing companies like Bitget and Bybit to exit or restructure. The sudden move is part of a stricter enforcement push, leaving many crypto jobs and operations in Singapore at risk.
AnaisSix top Spanish footballers are under investigation for promoting Shirtum, a crypto project that defrauded investors of over $3.4 million by selling NFTs linked to player image rights but never delivering a working platform.
CatherineStripe has bought Privy to integrate its crypto wallet technology into Stripe’s payment services. The deal aims to make Web3 payments smoother for developers and businesses by reducing friction in wallet setup and transactions.
WeatherlyASIC has banned Glenda Rogan for ten years after she allegedly misused $9.6 million in client funds, directing them to "Financial Centre," a UK platform on ASIC’s blacklist. Clients were misled to believe their money was going into safe, fixed-interest accounts, but it was instead funnelled into a risky crypto scheme.
KikyoAnt Group plans to apply for stablecoin licences in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg as part of its global expansion. Its Whale platform already powers over $1 trillion in cross-border payments, and the company aims to support faster, regulated crypto transactions for businesses.
AnaisRetailers are increasingly in the crosshairs of cybercriminals—and not just during peak shopping seasons. With outdated access controls and vulnerable networks, many in the sector are finding themselves exposed to a rising wave of sophisticated attacks.
CatherineTwo US senators have questioned Meta over possible stablecoin plans, asking for clear answers on its intentions. They raised concerns about privacy, competition, and Meta’s past failed attempt with Libra.
AnaisBinance has reopened its crypto services to users in Syria after the US lifted sanctions in May 2025. Syrians can now trade, send money, and access crypto tools using their local currency.
WeatherlyBinance now offers full access to Syrian users after the US lifted sanctions, removing Syria from its Prohibited Countries list. Syrians can trade over 300 tokens, joining 270 million users globally—a major shift for a region long cut off from global finance. Could this be a breakthrough for financial inclusion?
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