Visa-backed crypto cards saw spending rise by 525% in 2025, with total net spend growing from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December. The surge shows more people are using crypto cards for everyday payments, supported by Visa’s wider push into stablecoins and payment infrastructure.
WeatherlyA new phishing scam is targeting MetaMask users, tricking them with fake 2FA messages to steal their wallet seed phrases. The attackers use cloned websites and urgent emails to gain full access to users’ wallets.
AnaisA DoorDash driver in Austin, US, was banned after using an AI-generated photo to falsely mark a delivery as completed. Similar AI-driven scams are emerging in the UK, where fake images are used to claim refunds from food delivery apps.
WeatherlyThe United States has captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is now facing narco-terrorism charges in New York, and may seize the country’s alleged $60 billion Bitcoin reserve. Crypto markets jumped as investors reacted to both Maduro’s arrest and the potential removal of a large amount of Bitcoin from circulation.
AnaisElon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has been accused of creating sexualised deepfake images without consent, including images involving minors, after users exploited its image editing feature on X. Governments in several countries have launched investigations and warned of legal action, raising pressure on X and xAI to tighten safety controls and stop illegal content from spreading.
WeatherlyNFT Paris 2026 and related events were cancelled with a month’s notice due to weak NFT markets and financial pressures. Ticket holders will be refunded, but some sponsors may not receive their money back.
AnaisTelegram has had $500 million of its bonds frozen in Russia because of Western sanctions, blocking payments to Russian holders. The company’s business continues to grow globally, with strong revenues and plans for a future IPO despite the bond freeze.
WeatherlySouth Korea’s financial authorities are considering a system to freeze crypto accounts suspected of price manipulation, stopping suspects from moving or hiding illegal gains.
AnaisNvidia is ready to sell its H200 AI chips to China, but shipments are on hold while the US government reviews export licences. Strong demand from Chinese customers is building, and any approval will likely show through purchase orders rather than official announcements.
WeatherlyNvidia and Universal Music Group have partnered to use AI in music discovery and creation while making sure artists are credited and paid. The collaboration will use Nvidia’s Music Flamingo model and involve artists directly to test tools and improve how fans find and engage with music.
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