Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Calls His French Arrest ‘Absurd’ As He’s Forced To Report Every 14 Days With No Trial DatePavel Durov was arrested in France last year over crimes linked to Telegram but no proof has been found against him. He is still under strict travel rules and must return to France every two weeks while the case drags on.AnaisAug 25, 2025 11:50 am
Thai Authorities Nab South Korean National Accused of Laundering $50 Million in Cryptocurrency Through Gold BarsA South Korean man was arrested in Bangkok for allegedly laundering over $50 million in cryptocurrency into gold bars through a call centre scam. Thai authorities have also detained ten others linked to the scheme as investigations continue into cross-border crypto crimes.WeatherlyAug 25, 2025 3:03 pm
AB 慈善基金会向李连杰(Jet Li)先生创立的有缘慈善基金会捐赠 100 万美元2025年8月21日,AB 慈善基金会(AB Foundation)正式宣布,已向由国际著名演员李连杰(Jet Li)先生创立的有缘慈善基金(Come Together Foundation) 捐赠 1,000,000 美元,以支持其公益事业。AlexAug 25, 2025 3:34 pm
AB Charity Foundation Donates USD 1 Million to Jet Li(李连杰)’s Come Together FoundationOn August 21, 2025, the AB Charity Foundation (AB Foundation) announced a donation of US$1,000,000 to the Come Together Foundation, established by internationally renowned actor Jet Li(李连杰), in support of its ongoing philanthropic efforts.AlexAug 25, 2025 3:35 pm
Japan To Treat Bitcoin Like Stocks With Flat 20% Tax And New Rules For ETFs And StablecoinsJapan plans to tax crypto profits at a flat 20% instead of rates as high as 55%. The regulator also aims to allow crypto ETFs and approve the country’s first yen-backed stablecoin.AnaisAug 25, 2025 5:00 pm
Chainlink Expands Into Japan Through SBI Group Deal Targeting Tokenised Funds, Real-World Assets And International SettlementsSBI Group has teamed up with Chainlink to build tokenised funds, stablecoins, and cross-border payment systems in Japan. The deal uses Chainlink’s technology to move assets across blockchains and aims to expand into wider Asian markets.AnaisAug 25, 2025 5:49 pm
Philippines Could Buy 2,000 Bitcoins Annually for Five Years to Protect Economy from Growing $280 Billion DebtA Philippine lawmaker has proposed that the central bank buy 2,000 bitcoins each year for five years, creating a national reserve of 10,000 coins. The plan aims to strengthen the country’s finances and provide a long-term store of value alongside traditional reserves like gold and foreign currency.WeatherlyAug 25, 2025 6:22 pm
Malaysia’s First AI-Powered Digital Bank Ryt Bank Launches With Singapore Tech Backing And 4% Daily InterestMalaysia’s YTL Group and Singapore’s Sea Limited have launched Ryt Bank, described as the world’s first AI-powered digital bank. It offers daily savings interest, PayLater credit, and cashback rewards, with deposits insured under Malaysia’s banking rules.WeatherlyAug 26, 2025 11:17 am
Stablecoins Now Official Payment Method in Hong Kong With No Speculative Use, Says Financial SecretaryHong Kong has officially recognised stablecoins as legal payment tools rather than speculative assets. Authorities expect this will cut cross-border payment costs and require strict rules to ensure security and compliance.AnaisAug 26, 2025 2:41 pm
Apple and OpenAI Accused of Plotting Monopoly as Elon Musk’s xAI Sues Over Exclusive ChatGPT Integration on iPhonesElon Musk’s companies have sued Apple and OpenAI, claiming their deal to put ChatGPT on iPhones blocks rivals like xAI’s Grok. The case argues Apple and OpenAI are using their market power to limit competition in AI and smartphones.WeatherlyAug 26, 2025 3:48 pm