China’s Ministry of State Security warned that some foreign crypto projects are collecting citizens’ iris data in exchange for digital tokens, raising concerns over privacy and national security. The advisory closely aligns with Worldcoin, which is under increasing global scrutiny for its biometric data practices.
WeatherlyTwo Chinese nationals based in California have been charged with illegally exporting advanced Nvidia AI chips to China by routing shipments through Southeast Asia. Their company, ALX Solutions, allegedly carried out over 20 unlicensed exports and received millions in payments from entities in China.
AnaisBakkt is acquiring nearly 30% of a Japanese textile company to transform it into a bitcoin-focused business called bitcoin.jp. The company aims to integrate digital assets into its operations and corporate treasury.
WeatherlyEthereum treasury firms are buying large amounts of ETH and now hold as much as the new U.S. spot ETFs. Unlike ETFs, these companies can earn staking rewards and use DeFi, making them more attractive to some investors.
AnaisPump.fun has taken back the lead in Solana’s memecoin launchpad race, launching over 23,000 tokens in a day — far ahead of LetsBonk.fun. Meanwhile, launchpads on Base, backed by Coinbase, have overtaken Solana in daily token launches for the first time in two years.
AnaisPig Butchering Scams Explode As WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Accounts In Global Crackdown
WeatherlyDubai and UAE regulators agreed to work together on crypto licences to make rules clearer across the country. Firms licensed in Dubai may soon operate nationwide, but still need to pass joint checks.
AnaisAB DAO announces that AB officially went live on Kraken on August 7, 2025. Users can now deposit AB and place post-only limit orders (orders will not match yet). Full trading will begin on August 8, 2025, when the AB/USD and AB/EUR pairs go live, allowing purchases directly in U.S. dollars and euros.
AlexKraken has added PayPal deposits for US users, letting them move dollars into their trading accounts instantly. The feature supports PayPal balances, linked cards, and bank accounts, with a $7,000 weekly limit.
WeatherlyThe SEC and Ripple have dropped their appeals, ending the long XRP lawsuit and letting the 2023 mixed ruling stand. XRP’s price jumped over 10% after the news, and Ripple will now focus on growing its business and moving forward.
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