WhatsApp Shuts Down 6.8 Million Scam Accounts Linked to AI-Powered Romance and Crypto Fraud Rings
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Pig Butchering Scams Explode As WhatsApp Deletes 6.8 Million Accounts In Global Crackdown
Dubai and UAE regulators agreed to work together on crypto licences to make rules clearer across the country. Firms licensed in Dubai may soon operate nationwide, but still need to pass joint checks.
AB DAO announces that AB officially went live on Kraken on August 7, 2025. Users can now deposit AB and place post-only limit orders (orders will not match yet). Full trading will begin on August 8, 2025, when the AB/USD and AB/EUR pairs go live, allowing purchases directly in U.S. dollars and euros.
Kraken has added PayPal deposits for US users, letting them move dollars into their trading accounts instantly. The feature supports PayPal balances, linked cards, and bank accounts, with a $7,000 weekly limit.
The SEC and Ripple have dropped their appeals, ending the long XRP lawsuit and letting the 2023 mixed ruling stand. XRP’s price jumped over 10% after the news, and Ripple will now focus on growing its business and moving forward.
Ripple is buying Canadian payments firm Rail for $200 million to grow its stablecoin business and speed up cross-border payments. The deal is set to close later this year, pending approval from regulators.
AB DAO announces that AB officially went live on Kraken on August 7, 2025. Users can now deposit AB and place post-only limit orders (orders will not match yet). Full trading will begin on August 8, 2025, when the AB/USD and AB/EUR pairs go live, allowing purchases directly in U.S. dollars and euros.
Binance has launched instant euro withdrawals to Mastercard for users in Europe and the UK, making it faster and easier to access crypto funds. The feature supports direct transfers from crypto sales or euro balances and is expected to expand to more currencies and regions.
Standard Chartered and Animoca Brands have launched a new company to develop a Hong Kong-dollar stablecoin and applied for a licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. They are working within Hong Kong’s new strict stablecoin regulations to offer a secure and regulated digital payment option.
Physical attacks on crypto holders, known as “wrench attacks,” are rising worldwide in 2025, with criminals targeting victims to steal their private keys. Data leaks from exchanges have made it easier for attackers to find and threaten people, leading to more kidnappings and assaults.