For years, a Chinese-language market for crypto scammers and money launderers—by some measures, the internet’s biggest black market of all time—operated in plain sight on the messaging service Telegram, facilitating tens of billions of dollars in illicit finance. Now, thanks to the scrutiny of one team of crypto crime researchers and Telegram’s ban hammer, it’s…
Thailand’s Ministry of Finance will issue $150 million (5 billion baht) worth of new digital investment tokens, called G-Tokens, within two months. These tokens will allow retail investors to invest in government bonds for as little as $3, offering potentially higher returns than bank deposits. While not a debt instrument or cryptocurrency, the G-Token will…
On May 14, the Ethereum Foundation announced the “Trillion Dollar Security Initiative” with the ambition of making Ethereum “civilization-scale infrastructure that securely underpins the internet and global economy.” The core goal is to upgrade Ethereum’s security to a level where billions of individuals would feel comfortable storing more than $1,000 each on the network, which…
Platform enhances XRP-based capabilities to streamline cross-chain NFT creation, transfers, and automated asset execution May 15, 2025 1:00 AM EDT | Source: Kaj Labs Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – May 15, 2025) – Colle AI (COLLE), the AI-powered multichain NFT platform, has expanded its use of the XRP cryptocurrency to support deeper interoperability and real-time…
YouTube announced a range of initiatives designed to attract more TV ad dollars to its platform at Brandcast, its annual Upfront event for advertisers. Notably, the Google-owned video service is expanding its relationship with the NFL and plans to exclusively stream the NFL’s first Friday game of the 2025-2026 season. It’s also preparing to pilot…
The Ethereum Foundation has launched the “Trillion Dollar Security” (1TS) initiative, a sweeping plan aimed at enhancing Ethereum’s security architecture to support trillions in on-chain value. According to a May 14 official announcement, the goal is to make Ethereum (ETH) secure enough to support trillions of dollars in value held by individuals, companies, and even…
Upgraded Blockchain Anchoring Delivers Greater Trust, Transparency, and Long-Term Data Integrity for Decentralized AI Systems May 15, 2025 1:00 AM EDT | Source: Kaj Labs Singapore, Singapore–(Newsfile Corp. – May 15, 2025) – Atua AI (TUA), the decentralized AI-powered productivity platform, has elevated its Bitcoin-based infrastructure to improve the security and integrity of AI…
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. The demands of everyday life are hard enough. But we can name two things that make everything even harder: A phone in desperate need of a charge and the tangled mess of wires that surround every power…
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. SolCex, the centralized exchange (CEX) on Solana, just unveiled massive updates that are turning heads across the crypto industry. In a detailed announcement, the team outlined a series of developments, including significant partnerships, new platform features, token utility expansions, and a strategic appearance at a high-profile…
Key Takeaways Coinbase acquired Deribit for $2.9 billion to expand its derivatives market presence. CEO Brian Armstrong indicated interest in further acquisitions, especially international ones. Share this article Coinbase is ready to spend more on acquisitions after reaching a $2.9 billion deal to acquire Deribit, said CEO Brian Armstrong on Bloomberg Television today. Deribit is…
