Meta announced on 7 May that it removed over 23,000 scam accounts and Pages targeting users in Brazil and India. The scammers used fake celebrity videos and impersonation to promote fraudulent investment and gambling apps.
WeatherlyArizona has passed a new law allowing the state to take control of unclaimed cryptocurrency after three years. The assets will be managed in a reserve fund, with profits made through staking and airdrops—without using taxpayer money.
AnaisRipple and the SEC have filed a joint motion to finalise a $50 million settlement and lift the injunction, moving to close their long-running case. However, SEC Commissioner Crenshaw strongly opposes the deal, warning it weakens investor protections and sends the wrong message to crypto firms.
AnaisMeta is reconsidering its crypto strategy by exploring stablecoin payments for platforms like Instagram, following its departure from the Libra project. The company aims to reduce transaction costs and improve cross-border payments, driven by the growing stablecoin market and competition in the space.
WeatherlyResearchers from the University of Zurich used AI bots to manipulate Reddit users on the r/changemyview subreddit by posting comments that influenced opinions without users' knowledge. Reddit has since banned the bots, strengthened user verification, and is considering privacy impacts as it addresses AI manipulation on its platform.
JoyAt the 2025 European Anti-Financial Crime Summit, the EU announced plans to tighten tracking of crypto transactions. The goal is to increase transparency by collecting data on both senders and recipients.
WeatherlyCoinbase is acquiring crypto derivatives exchange Deribit for $2.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its presence in global options trading, especially in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The acquisition will also provide Coinbase with a leadership position in options trading, boosting its profitability and market reach.
Weatherly爱尔兰·都柏林 – 2025 年 5 月 8 日 – AB 慈善基金会与 AB 公链在都柏林成功举办了AB第一届“技术驱动世界公益闭门论坛”。
AlexDublin, Ireland – May 8, 2025 – The AB Foundation and AB Blockchain successfully hosted the inaugural "Tech-driven Global Philanthropy Closed-door Forum" today in Dublin.
AlexPresident Trump’s official meme coin has ended its competition for a private dinner with the President, rewarding the top 220 holders and all participants with NFTs and perks. Background checks are required for attendees, sparking backlash from critics who call the initiative inappropriate and even grounds for impeachment.
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