A DWF Labs partner was dismissed after being accused of drugging a woman he invited to discuss a job opportunity in Hong Kong. The incident, reportedly caught on CCTV, is now under police investigation.
JoyThe US DOJ has charged Maximiliano Pilipis, the operator of crypto exchange AurumXchange, with money laundering and tax offenses. Alongside laundering allegations, Pilipis faces charges for failing to file tax returns on income earned in 2019 and 2020.
CatherineFetch.ai’s key network upgrade with CUDOS mainnet integration has boosted its AI and DeFi capabilities, driving a 93.89% increase in trading volume and a 6% rise in FET token value.
KikyoEthena Labs has refuted claims of unfairly staking 180 million ENA tokens in its crypto farming event. Amidst mixed reactions and a 6% drop in ENA’s value, the token has since rebounded. Ethena assured stakeholders of transparency and adherence to protocol.
CatherineIs Thailand entering the next phase of digital asset growth? Binance Thailand’s CEO notes a shift from retail to institutional investment, positioning the country as a key player and aspiring fintech hub in Southeast Asia.
CatherinePhantom Wallet faced another "Uptime Incident," heightening concerns about Solana's network reliability. The services went offline just six minutes after the GRASS token airdrop claim began, limiting user access and recalling past outages.
KikyoMeta Platforms is creating an AI search engine to lessen its reliance on Google and Microsoft’s Bing, aiming to deliver real-time conversational responses via Meta AI. This move reflects a strategic shift as the company seeks to manage its search operations in-house.
CatherineImmutable has received a Wells Notice from the SEC, raising concerns about the classification of its IMX token as a security following a 2021 listing and private sales.
WeatherlyThis week, 27 blockchain startups raised $213.5 million, with the largest round of financing being Kraken’s $42,500 grant from the Optimism Foundation. There were 12 projects that received seed round investment, and 14 projects received other rounds of financing.
JinseFinanceIn a bid to become leaner and faster, crypto exchange Kraken has announced staff cuts as part of its restructuring.
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