Ripple has expanded its bank ID to China and Hong Kong, but one user clarified that the update did not authorize XRP tokens for these transactions.
AlexSouth Korea is battling a surge of deepfake pornography, and the government is cracking down on Telegram, the messaging app where much of this content is being shared. The Korean Communications Standards Commission is requesting help from France to investigate Telegram and is urging other social media platforms to take action.
AnaisForbes is revolutionising its membership offerings by partnering with OKX Wallet to introduce the Forbes Legacy Pass NFT, granting access to an exclusive, token-gated community.
CatherineNaver is launching its first cryptocurrency wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, in partnership with Chiliz to integrate blockchain technology into South Korea’s digital ecosystem. This wallet will initially serve 33 million Naver users, focusing on utility and loyalty rather than just asset storage, and could expand to support additional blockchains in the future.
WeatherlyX was taken offline in Brazil after Elon Musk's refusal to comply with local laws prompted a Supreme Court ban. Over 22 million users lost access as providers enforced the block, leading many to migrate to the rival platform Bluesky, which gained 1 million new users in 3 days.
CatherineA trader turned $1,200 into $10 million with Tron Bull (BULL) in three days, but the value soon fell by 60%, leaving them with $4.3 million. This dramatic rise and fall highlight the volatile nature of meme coins, as Tron-based tokens like BULL, SUNDOG, and SUNCAT show fluctuating prices and declining values.
WeatherlyVitalik Buterin proposed a visionary city blending democracy, capitalism, and decentralisation, where citizens gain governance through digital assets, while landowners face reduced stakes and higher taxes.
KikyoOKX's Singapore entity, OKX SG, has secured a MPI license from the MAS, allowing it to offer digital payment token services and spot crypto trading. The company has also appointed former regulator Gracie Lin as CEO.
CatherineCoinbase has achieved a major milestone by facilitating its first AI-to-AI cryptocurrency transaction, where one AI bought tokens from another using USDC on the Base platform. This development allows AI agents to conduct transactions globally and instantly, bypassing traditional banking barriers and potentially transforming financial interactions.
AnaisPixelcraft Studios, creator of Aavegotchi, is launching a members-only Ethereum gaming network Geist. It aims to tackle "industrial farming" issues in crypto gaming and is set for a late September or October launch.
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