Despite over 50% drop in TON’s TVL since July, Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures are reinforcing support for Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem with a $20 million grant to boost growth and innovation.
CatherineAlameda Research has filed a lawsuit against Waves founder Aleksandr Ivanov, seeking to recover $90 million allegedly lost in fraudulent transactions involving the Waves token and Vires.Finance. The lawsuit claims Ivanov inflated the value of WAVES while siphoning funds from Vires, and later failed to cooperate in attempts to recover the assets.
AnaisThe Vatican has unveiled an AI-driven digital twin of St. Peter's Basilica, developed with Microsoft and Iconem to enhance visitor management and preservation. Pope Francis supports AI’s potential but emphasizes ethical, responsible use as a bridge to the future.
CatherineThe FTX bankruptcy estate claims SBF’s $1.76 billion repurchase deal with Binance in July 2021 was a fraudulent transfer due to FTX’s insolvency. The lawsuit seeks to recover billions for FTX creditors, alleging the transaction was fraudulent.
KikyoTether’s WDK toolkit offers an open-source, self-custodial solution for creating BTC and USDT wallets for both humans and AI. Scalable and modular, it supports platforms from mobile to robotics, with future updates bringing UI templates and multi-blockchain support for Tether-backed stablecoins.
CatherineIn Thailand, armed robbers forced a Ukrainian man to transfer $250,000 in USDT under threat. They restrained him and warned against reporting the crime before fleeing. Thai police soon arrested four suspects, including a regular USDT buyer from the victim.
KikyoHuangzhou-based Nano Labs saw a slight share price increase after announcing it will accept Bitcoin as payment for its products and services.
CatherineApple Studios and A24 are reportedly adapting Michael Lewis's book on Sam Bankman-Fried’s rise and fall, with Lena Dunham as screenwriter. As studios race to capture his scandal, the film highlights the intrigue and volatility of crypto. Will this be the ex-FTX CEO’s lasting legacy?
CatherineCanary Capital has applied to the SEC for a Hedera ETF, following its recent Litecoin ETF push. The announcement briefly boosted HBAR prices before they stabilised. Could a HBAR ETF be on the horizon?
KikyoWorld has launched its digital ID service in Brazil to help combat online identity fraud using biometric scans. With over 16 million users globally, the service aims to distinguish real people from bots amid rising AI threats.
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