Fighting Fake News: Is the Pursuit of Truth Doomed?
The digital age has armed us with both the tools of deception and the tools of truth but the war against fake news is likely to be a continuous struggle.

The Virtual Asset User Protection Act of South Korea will take effect on July 19. Among its provisions, one law mandates that banks entrusted by cryptocurrency exchanges must pay interest on crypto deposits. This law significantly impacts K-Bank, the digital bank entrusted by Upbit, the largest exchange in South Korea.
China has seen its first criminal case involving the issuance of virtual currency. The case has sparked controversy over whether withdrawing liquidity, resulting in trading losses, constitutes fraud.
A $10 billion lawsuit in the UK Court of Appeal pits Bitcoin SV (BSV) holders against major exchanges, alleging collusion and missed fortunes following BSV's delisting in 2019. The case, involving six defendants and a complex legal battle, could reshape how cryptocurrency exchanges operate and set precedents for future disputes.
Within a week of its launch, Iggy Azalea's MOTHER token achieved a market cap exceeding $200M. However, the recent trend of celeb meme coin releases has drawn criticism from Vitalik Buterin. Will MOTHER’s momentum last?
Telegram has introduced Telegram Stars, an in-app currency for purchasing digital goods and services within the platform, and developers can convert these Stars to TON cryptocurrency via Fragment. This system reduces commission fees, incentivizing developers to create and promote apps on Telegram, furthering its ambition to become a comprehensive super app.
JPMorgan stated in its latest report that Bitcoin mining enterprises with attractive electricity contracts might become potential acquisition targets for hyperscale data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said in an interview with Reuters yesterday (6th) that the official approval of an Ethereum spot ETF depends on how quickly issuers respond to SEC comments. This implies that the SEC will not delay the approval process for the S-1 filing as some fear.
Taiwan has been criticized as a "fraud kingdom" due to rampant fraud. Some believe that Taiwan's criminal penalties for fraud are too lenient, making the cost of crime too low for fraudsters. This article compares the severity of fraud penalties in Taiwan, China, Japan, and South Korea.
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes wrote today that the crypto bull market is reawakening and is about to expose the lies of extravagant central bank governors. He advises going long on Bitcoin, followed by altcoins.
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin will hit $350K by late August 2024, driven by his distrust of US leadership. Will this forecast crash and burn like some of his previous speculations?