Ripple has partnered with Web3 Salon to support Japanese startups building on the XRP Ledger. The programme offers up to $200,000 in funding, mentoring, and events to boost XRPL use in Japan.
AnaisFollowing an 18-month probe, Australian authorities charged four people in a suspected $123 million laundering scheme that used a Gold Coast security firm to funnel funds into crypto. Police seized $13 million in assets, including property and vehicles, across two states.
CatherineFrom 2020 to 2024, Malaysia lost over $100 million in power due to unauthorised crypto mining. This illegal activity, combined with weak regulations, has hindered the country from benefiting fully from the crypto mining industry.
KikyoParaguay’s president’s X account was hacked, and a fake post falsely claimed the country had made Bitcoin legal tender. The government quickly denied the claim, launched an investigation, and is working with X to restore security.
AnaisKenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto tax risks undermining its fintech leadership, potentially driving startups and talent abroad and slowing Africa’s digital integration.
CatherineA crypto CEO living in New York has been accused of secretly moving over $530 million into the U.S. for sanctioned Russian banks and helping them get American tech. He now faces serious charges including fraud, money laundering, and violating sanctions.
WeatherlyAmazon is investing $20 billion in Pennsylvania to boost AI development and an additional $10 billion in North Carolina to expand data centers—advancing its strategy to scale AI and cloud services across key US regions.
KikyoTelegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France in August 2024 over claims the app enabled criminal activity and ignored legal requests. He denies the charges, calling them political and says French authorities misunderstood or misrepresented Telegram’s cooperation.
AnaisBitcoin adoption is transforming financial access in Kibera, providing residents with greater economic independence and enhanced transaction security in a cash-based economy.
CatherineSociété Générale's crypto arm has launched a new US dollar stablecoin, USDCV, on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, with BNY Mellon safeguarding its reserves. This strategic move expands their digital asset offerings beyond Europe and aims to support instant settlements and liquidity access for institutional and retail investors.
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