Japan Holds Rates, China Crypto Crime in Korea and More

US-China Continues to Butt Heads as President Xi Jinping Turns Up the Heat on Trump with Beijing Shutting Down TikTok Deals

Beijing's move to block TikTok’s US divestiture in response to Trump’s tariff hike has intensified US-China tensions. As legal deadlines near and security concerns grow, pressure mounts on the Trump administration. With China mirroring Trump-style tactics, TikTok has become a flashpoint—raising the question: is compromise still possible, or will the standoff escalate?

CatherineApr 11, 2025 10:05 am

Rock Legend Guns N' Roses Guitarist Slash Ditches X Over Repeated Meme Coin Hacks—Bluesky Touted as Safer Bet by Fans

Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has left X after his account was hacked—again—to promote a Solana-based meme coin, highlighting growing concerns over platform security and celebrity-targeted crypto scams.

KikyoApr 11, 2025 11:10 am

First Ever US Crypto Law Signed as Trump Overturns IRS DeFi Broker Rule, Halting Data Reporting Mandates on Decentralised Platforms

Donald Trump signed a new law that cancels an IRS rule which would have forced DeFi platforms to report user data like traditional brokers. The rule was widely opposed for being unworkable and harmful to innovation, and Congress voted to repeal it with bipartisan support.

AnaisApr 11, 2025 11:22 am

Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht to Make Public Comeback at Bitcoin Conference in First Appearance After Presidential Pardon and Prison Release

Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has announced he will make his first public appearance since his release from prison at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, marking a highly anticipated return to the spotlight within the crypto community.

CatherineApr 11, 2025 2:28 pm

Japan Considers Cash Handouts of ¥30,000–¥50,000 to All Residents to Combat Inflation and US Tariffs Amid Economic Strain

Japan’s government is discussing cash handouts of ¥30,000–¥50,000 per person to ease the impact of rising living costs and new US tariffs. The move comes as inflation and a weak yen put pressure on households, while a 24% US tariff on Japanese goods adds to economic concerns.

WeatherlyApr 11, 2025 2:34 pm

Hong Kong Advances Crypto Push as Crypto Exchange HashKey Gains Approval for Crypto Staking Services

Hong Kong’s SFC has approved staking services for licensed crypto platforms, advancing the city’s goal of becoming a global crypto hub. HashKey can now offer Ethereum staking, including for spot ETFs—signaling rising regulatory support for digital assets.

KikyoApr 11, 2025 3:30 pm

Cardano’s Midnight Project to Airdrop Tokens to 37 Million Users, Including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and More

Cardano’s Midnight sidechain will distribute tokens to 37 million users across eight major blockchains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, in one of the largest airdrops in blockchain history. The airdrop, called the Glacier Drop, will issue NIGHT and DUST tokens and aims to promote privacy in decentralized finance.

AnaisApr 11, 2025 3:55 pm

Can Technology Stop Murder Before It Happens? UK Government Plans AI-Powered Crime Prediction Programme to Forecast Crime

The British government is developing a controversial program to predict murders using data from individuals known to authorities. While some see it as proactive crime prevention, others view it as speculative policing. Is this innovation or over reach?

CatherineApr 11, 2025 5:05 pm

AI Revolution Was a Lie: Startup Founder Exposed for Using Philippine Call Centre Workers to Fake E-Commerce Tech

Albert Saniger, founder of the Nate app, falsely claimed it used AI to automate e-commerce transactions, raising over $40 million from investors. In reality, human workers in the Philippines handled most tasks, leading to fraud charges against Saniger.

WeatherlyApr 11, 2025 5:27 pm

SEC and Ripple Work Towards Settlement as Both Parties Seek 60-Day Appeal Pause

Ripple and the SEC have filed a joint motion to pause their appeals for 60 days while finalising a settlement. The move follows an agreement in principle to resolve the lawsuit, including the SEC's appeal and charges against Ripple executives.

AnaisApr 11, 2025 6:10 pm