Paymonade has secured a MiCA licence, allowing it to offer regulated crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area markets under a single approval. The Singapore-founded company plans to expand its European business after reporting an annualised transaction run rate of US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2026.
WeatherlyAI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading false health advice, fake treatments and misleading medical claims. Health experts warn the growing trend could put people's health at risk and are urging social media platforms to do more to stop harmful misinformation.
AnaisBitMart will stop all trading on 26 August 2026 before closing completely on 31 January 2027. The surprise shutdown came as some users reported slower withdrawals after the announcement.
AnaisThailand's SEC has filed a criminal complaint against Bitkub and two former directors over allegedly false reports following a 2021 hack worth 1.7 billion baht (US$47 million). Bitkub says all customer funds were restored and no users suffered losses.
WeatherlyPayward, Kraken's parent company, is acquiring Magic Labs' embedded wallet business to strengthen its enterprise crypto platform. Magic Labs will rebrand as Newton Labs and focus on developing its Newton Protocol.
WeatherlyCrypto influencer Carl Runefelt sold two Ferraris worth $2.5 million to buy more Bitcoin, saying the current price drop is a buying opportunity. He believes Bitcoin's 200-week moving average has historically marked market bottoms, but warned traders to avoid using high leverage.
AnaisApple is facing a lawsuit after three users claimed they lost more than $1.8 million in Bitcoin through a fake Sparrow Wallet app on the App Store. The plaintiffs say Apple failed to stop the scam app despite promoting the App Store as a safe and trusted platform.
WeatherlySamsung plans to add stablecoin support to Samsung Wallet, bringing digital assets alongside payments and rewards in one app. The company has not confirmed the launch date, supported stablecoins or partners, but says the feature is part of its 2026 roadmap.
AnaisBinance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao backed a proposal for ASEAN to simplify crypto licensing across member states. He said a shared framework could reduce costs, increase competition and make regional expansion easier.
WeatherlyCointelegraph tweeted that SEC approved iShares' Bitcoin (BTC) Spot ETF, but was confirmed to be false by BlackRock.
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