A North Korea-linked group used AI to create a fake South Korean military ID and launch a phishing campaign targeting journalists, researchers, and human rights workers. The attack highlights the growing use of AI in cyber-espionage, with authorities warning of increased risks and urging stronger security measures.
WeatherlyPakistan is inviting major global cryptocurrency firms to operate under a new federal framework, offering licences only to companies already regulated in leading markets. The move aims to formalise the country’s \$300 billion crypto market, attract investment, and modernise the financial system, but faces challenges from energy limits and international concerns.
AnaisGalaxy Digital led a major buying spree, acquiring 6.5 million Solana (SOL) tokens worth $1.55 billion over five days, pushing Solana’s price above $240. The firm also partnered with Multicoin Capital and Jump Crypto to fund Forward Industries’ Solana treasury strategy, driving strong investor interest and boosting the company’s shares.
WeatherlyOKX has launched a new platform allowing Australian SMSF trustees to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum within their retirement portfolios. The service provides secure custody, compliance tools, and reporting features, targeting both experienced and new trustees amid growing crypto adoption in SMSFs.
WeatherlyUS lawmakers are meeting with crypto leaders to discuss a bill that would let the government buy one million Bitcoin over five years. The plan aims to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve using budget-neutral funding, but it needs wider political support to move forward.
AnaisCredit Saison has launched a $50 million fund, Onigiri Capital, to invest in blockchain startups focused on real-world asset applications. The fund aims to connect U.S. innovators with Asia’s financial markets, helping early-stage projects meet regulatory and institutional standards.
AnaisGemini has agreed in principle to settle its legal fight with the US SEC over its Gemini Earn lending programme. The deal comes soon after Gemini’s $425 million stock market debut, giving the exchange a chance to close the case and move forward.
WeatherlyCollector Crypt’s CARDS token, which links digital Pokemon cards to real ones, has surged 2,400% in just over two weeks. The platform’s popularity comes from gamified pack openings, instant buybacks, and global trading, sparking renewed interest in tokenised trading cards.
WeatherlyIsrael has seized 137 cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, holding an estimated $1.5 billion in USDT. Authorities froze part of the funds using Tether’s blacklisting feature, but most remain active, showing the limits of controlling crypto transactions.
AnaisThe Trump family’s American Bitcoin Corp started trading on Nasdaq, raising $2.1 billion and holding 2,443 Bitcoins to offer investors regulated crypto exposure. This comes as Donald Trump’s administration eases crypto regulations, boosting family-held digital assets worth over $5 billion.
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