Pakistani authorities busted a $60 million international Pakistan crypto fraud network, arresting over 34 suspects running unregulated trading schemes. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency led the operation targeting social media scams promising high returns, with funds laundered through banks into digital assets. Led by NCCIA, the crackdown seized illicit platforms defrauding local and global […]

The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has approved three pilot projects in the digital assets sector: tokenization of its refined gold reserves, testing crypto payments through QR codes, and issuance of a tenge-pegged stablecoin to enable transactions. Gold Tokenization Pilot: NBK to digitize its gold holdings, building on 32 tonnes added in 2025 amid record-high […]

Japan’s 2026 crypto tax reform reclassifies cryptocurrency from miscellaneous income to a financial product, imposing a 20% separate taxation on spot trading, derivatives, and ETFs while introducing three-year loss carryovers for approved activities. 20% flat tax rate applies to spot trading, derivatives, and crypto ETFs Three-year loss carryover allows offsetting future gains with prior losses […]

Ondo Finance plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Solana in early 2026, enabling low-slippage onchain trading with TradFi-level execution. This follows successful tests showing 0.03% slippage on $500K tokenized Google shares, providing 24/7 access for non-U.S. investors via compliant token controls. Ondo demonstrated $500K tokenized Google trades onchain with 0.03% slippage and […]

Digital artists are fleeing Elon Musk’s X platform due to a controversial new AI-powered image-editing feature using Grok AI, which allows unauthorized alterations of creators’ work. High-profile illustrators like Boichi, creator of Dr. Stone, have paused sharing content, citing intellectual property theft risks and lack of consent. High-profile exodus led by manga artist Boichi announcing […]

China has proposed regulations for human-like AI systems requiring providers to notify users at login and every two hours, warn against over-reliance, and adhere to core socialist values while undergoing security reviews. The Cyberspace Administration of China released the draft for public comments until January 25. Companies must inform users they’re interacting with AI upon […]

The GrubHub crypto scam sends fraudulent emails mimicking official GrubHub addresses, promising 10x Bitcoin returns via a fake ‘Holiday Crypto Promotion.’ Victims are tricked into sending funds to scammer wallets; always verify directly with GrubHub to avoid losses. Emails originate from domains like [email protected], spoofing legitimate GrubHub merchant communications. Scammers claim 30 minutes left to […]

The FBI has issued a $7 million bounty for Sim Hyon-sop, a North Korean cryptocurrency launderer wanted for facilitating the regime’s illicit activities. He allegedly laundered stolen digital assets through shell companies and brokers in the Middle East and China, converting them into cash for sanctioned purchases. FBI targets Sim Hyon-sop for laundering over $74 […]

XRP price prediction indicates consolidation near $1.84 through late 2025, with analysts citing short-term bearish altcoin tilt until Bitcoin stabilizes. Key drivers like ETF approvals and global payments expansion could push it higher in 2026. XRP may hold current levels as year ends, per Posidonia21 CEO Jesus Perez. Short-term bearish on altcoins until BTC bottoms, […]

Pakistani authorities busted a $60 million international Pakistan crypto fraud network, arresting over 34 suspects running unregulated trading schemes. The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency led the operation targeting social media scams promising high returns, with funds laundered through banks into digital assets. Led by NCCIA, the crackdown seized illicit platforms defrauding local and global […]

The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) has approved three pilot projects in the digital assets sector: tokenization of its refined gold reserves, testing crypto payments through QR codes, and issuance of a tenge-pegged stablecoin to enable transactions. Gold Tokenization Pilot: NBK to digitize its gold holdings, building on 32 tonnes added in 2025 amid record-high […]

Japan’s 2026 crypto tax reform reclassifies cryptocurrency from miscellaneous income to a financial product, imposing a 20% separate taxation on spot trading, derivatives, and ETFs while introducing three-year loss carryovers for approved activities. 20% flat tax rate applies to spot trading, derivatives, and crypto ETFs Three-year loss carryover allows offsetting future gains with prior losses […]

Ondo Finance plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Solana in early 2026, enabling low-slippage onchain trading with TradFi-level execution. This follows successful tests showing 0.03% slippage on $500K tokenized Google shares, providing 24/7 access for non-U.S. investors via compliant token controls. Ondo demonstrated $500K tokenized Google trades onchain with 0.03% slippage and […]

Digital artists are fleeing Elon Musk’s X platform due to a controversial new AI-powered image-editing feature using Grok AI, which allows unauthorized alterations of creators’ work. High-profile illustrators like Boichi, creator of Dr. Stone, have paused sharing content, citing intellectual property theft risks and lack of consent. High-profile exodus led by manga artist Boichi announcing […]

China has proposed regulations for human-like AI systems requiring providers to notify users at login and every two hours, warn against over-reliance, and adhere to core socialist values while undergoing security reviews. The Cyberspace Administration of China released the draft for public comments until January 25. Companies must inform users they’re interacting with AI upon […]

The GrubHub crypto scam sends fraudulent emails mimicking official GrubHub addresses, promising 10x Bitcoin returns via a fake ‘Holiday Crypto Promotion.’ Victims are tricked into sending funds to scammer wallets; always verify directly with GrubHub to avoid losses. Emails originate from domains like [email protected], spoofing legitimate GrubHub merchant communications. Scammers claim 30 minutes left to […]

The FBI has issued a $7 million bounty for Sim Hyon-sop, a North Korean cryptocurrency launderer wanted for facilitating the regime’s illicit activities. He allegedly laundered stolen digital assets through shell companies and brokers in the Middle East and China, converting them into cash for sanctioned purchases. FBI targets Sim Hyon-sop for laundering over $74 […]

XRP price prediction indicates consolidation near $1.84 through late 2025, with analysts citing short-term bearish altcoin tilt until Bitcoin stabilizes. Key drivers like ETF approvals and global payments expansion could push it higher in 2026. XRP may hold current levels as year ends, per Posidonia21 CEO Jesus Perez. Short-term bearish on altcoins until BTC bottoms, […]