Frog Wif Hat (FWH) Explodes on Coinbase BASE Chain, Poised to Become the Next Big 10,000x Meme Coin
Frog Wif Hat is taking a making a fresh leap into the Coinbase unchain summer, riding the wave of the “wif hat” meme phenomenon made popular by dogwifhat $WIF which…
Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender-Based Pay Discrimination
A lawsuit filed this week in California alleges that Apple has engaged in discriminatory pay practices, specifically underpaying female employees based on a system that predates 2017. The legal action…
Malaysia Intensifies Crackdown on Crypto Tax Evasion with Operation “Ops Token”
In a strategic move to curb tax evasion in the cryptocurrency sector, Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has launched “Ops Token,” a special operation targeting tax revenue leakage from crypto…
New South Korean Law Mandates Regular Review of Token Listings on Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Services Commission (FSC), South Korea’s financial regulator, has issued directives to 29 registered cryptocurrency exchanges, including major platforms like Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax. These exchanges must…
Remilia Hacker Transfers $4.3 Million in Stolen Crypto to Tornado Cash
The hacker behind the $4.3 million exploit of Remilia DAO has funneled the stolen funds through Tornado Cash, a notorious cryptocurrency mixer, according to recent blockchain analysis. Details of the…
No More AI Chatbot Orders at McDonald’s Drive-Thrus
McDonald’s is discontinuing its AI-driven drive-thru ordering experiment, previously conducted in partnership with IBM. The fast-food giant informed its franchisees that the AI program will conclude by July 26th, 2024,…
zkSync Defends Sybil Protection Measures Amid Binance’s Own ZK Token Airdrop
As the Ethereum zero-knowledge layer-2 scaling platform zkSync prepares for its highly anticipated ZK token airdrop on June 17, the team continues to address concerns and criticisms regarding its airdrop…
Ethereum Scaling Ecosystem Reaches Record-High TPS, Driven by Layer-3 Solutions
The Ethereum ecosystem has reached a new milestone in transactions per second (TPS), largely due to a significant increase in activity on a lesser-known Ethereum layer-3 solution. On June 16,…
Former House Speaker Advocates for Stablecoins to Bolster U.S. Financial Strength Against China
Paul Ryan, the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, has argued that dollar-pegged stablecoins could be a vital tool for addressing the looming U.S. debt crisis and maintaining…
SEC Rejects Ripple’s Plea for Reduced Penalty in Ongoing Legal Battle
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has strongly opposed Ripple Labs’ recent request for a reduced financial penalty, asserting that the company’s proposed $10 million settlement is significantly…
Bird Marketing Announces Expansion Into New Markets in The USA
Bird Marketing, a leader in innovative digital marketing solutions, is excited to announce its expansion into key markets across the United States. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in…
Dave Burke Steps Down as VP of Engineering at Android
Dave Burke, the long-serving Vice President of Engineering at Android, has announced his decision to step down after 14 years in the role. Burke, however, will not be leaving Alphabet,…
Artifact Reborn in Yahoo’s Latest AI-Driven News App
Yahoo has officially unveiled a new AI-powered news application, integrating technology from the previously acquired Artifact app. Artifact, a project initiated by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, has…
Unigrid to Roll Out Safer, More Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries
Unigrid, spearheaded by co-founder and CEO Darren Tan, is pioneering an innovative approach to battery technology with its development of sodium-ion batteries as a cost-effective and safer alternative to the…
Trezor Enhances Self-Custody with New Onboarding Service and Advanced Hardware Wallet
Leading hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor is tackling the challenge of crypto usability by introducing Trezor Expert, a personalized onboarding service, and unveiling its latest hardware wallet, the Trezor Safe…
Swiss Regulator Orders Crypto-Friendly FlowBank into Bankruptcy
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has announced the forced closure and bankruptcy of FlowBank, a Swiss online bank known for its cryptocurrency trading services. This decision comes after…
US Judge Approves Terraform Labs’ $4.5 Billion Settlement with SEC
In a significant legal decision, a United States district court judge has approved a $4.5 billion settlement agreement between Terraform Labs, its co-founder Do Kwon, and the Securities and Exchange…
Taiwan Forms Association to Promote Self-Regulation in the Crypto Industry
A coalition of cryptocurrency companies has come together to form the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Association, aiming to establish self-regulatory standards for the digital asset sector in Taiwan.…
SoftBank Unveils Plans for 150MW AI Data Center at Sharp’s Sakai Facility
In a significant move set to bolster Japan’s AI capabilities, SoftBank announced plans to construct a substantial AI data center at Sharp Corporation‘s LCD panel plant in Sakai City, Osaka…
Chinese Court Sentences Group for Money Laundering Using Digital Yuan
A Chinese court has sentenced several individuals to prison for laundering money using the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan. This case underscores the complexities of digital…