Scam compounds across Southeast Asia are no longer just running mass-message fraud. They are using artificial intelligence and automation to make cybercrime faster, more convincing, and harder for APAC security teams to contain. For organizations operating in the region, the risk now extends beyond fake messages and obvious phishing attempts. AI-assisted scams can be localized,…
Visa has tested stablecoin settlement using Brale’s SBC token on the Canton Network, as global stablecoin issuance has surpassed $300 billion, according to S&P Global Ratings. Summary Visa, Brale, and Canton Network are testing private stablecoin settlement using SBC, a U.S.- dollar-backed stablecoin, on a permissioned blockchain network. The pilot examines whether financial institutions can…
If you’re a fan of made up holidays, today’s a day worth celebrating. June 5 is officially National Donut Day — something everyone can get behind — which means you can enjoy free or discounted donuts at restaurants and retailers across the nation. The holiday was created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who…
Key Takeaways XRP continued to make lower highs and lower lows as selling pressure intensified. Support near $1.09 remains critical for preventing additional downside momentum. An analyst warned a break below key levels could deepen losses. XRP Downtrend Deepens as Sellers Keep Control At 10:14 a.m. ET on June 5, XRP was trading at $1.110,…
Microsoft Copilot AI Gold price prediction is targeting $5,500 to $6,000 per ounce for gold by the end of 2026, calling the macro setup as powerful as it has been in years, with the metal sitting at $4,466 and carrying 3 structural tailwinds that are all reinforcing each other simultaneously. The argument Copilot is making…
This yen for experimentation can extend into brand partnerships. The meal I was least excited about in this season’s testing was actually the one I was initially most excited about. EveryPlate has been experimenting with a series of partnerships with boutique food brands, including New York Chinese–inspired dumpling brand Mimi Cheng’s. In this case, the…
XRP just dipped below $1.10 for the first time since late 2024 – will it get even worse soon? Crypto markets are in shambles again, with bitcoin dipping to $61,000 earlier this morning for the first time in four months. Although some alts managed to withstand the calamity at first, they have joined the…
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has had enough of merely being an artificial intelligence kingmaker. He now plans to back a new AI lab of his own. The news, broken by Bloomberg and confirmed to TechCrunch by a person familiar with the situation, marks Chesky as one of many Silicon Valley machers who are unsatisfied with…
Key Takeaways Binance Research said crypto exchanges could add $5T in annual equity capital within five years. Roughly 93% of Binance’s stock-trading users come from emerging markets, the report found. The shift positions exchanges as equity gateways, settling trades in stablecoins around the clock. Exchanges as the New Gateway to Stocks In much of the…
They were born from the same code and the same founder, and now they are competing for a slice of what could become the largest market in finance. Summary XRP and Stellar share the same origin but now compete through very different institutional strategies. XRP leads in payments, ODL volume, regulatory clarity, and ETF access….
