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X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says
The tech billionaire recently announced that X Money is set to launch in a limited beta phase within the next one to two months. This initiative is part of a broader strategy…
2/12/2026 2 min read
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AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away
Recent developments in the AI sector have raised concerns among industry insiders, particularly as senior researchers depart from Elon Musk's xAI. Additionally, Anthropic has…
2/12/2026 3 min read
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U.S. DOJ hits Paxful for $4 million in case tied to illegal sex work, money laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has imposed a significant penalty on the cryptocurrency platform Paxful, amounting to $4 million. This action is tied to allegations…
2/11/2026 2 min read
OTHER #POLICY #PAXFUL #U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system
The rising costs associated with housing have rendered home ownership unattainable for many individuals of Generation Z. This financial landscape has contributed to a sentiment…
2/11/2026 3 min read
OTHER #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026 #PERPETUAL CONTRACTS
Inside The 'Clipping Farms' Driving Fintech's Marketing Boom
The fintech and crypto sectors are witnessing a surge in marketing tactics that involve paying freelance editors to produce branded video clips. These editors are compensated at…
2/11/2026 3 min read
OTHER #FORBES DIGITAL ASSETS #-DIGITAL-ASSETS #STANDARD
Google Cloud flags North Korea-linked crypto malware campaign
Mandiant, a security firm operating under Google Cloud, has identified a malware campaign linked to North Korean scammers. This campaign has been tracked since 2018, but…
2/11/2026 2 min read
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LayerZero unveils ‘Zero’ chain, with Citadel, ARK backing
LayerZero Labs has announced the upcoming launch of its new blockchain, named "Zero," which is set to debut in the fall of 2026. The project has garnered support from notable…
2/11/2026 2 min read
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SafeMoon CEO Gets 8 Years in Prison for Crypto Fraud Scheme
Braden Karony, the CEO of SafeMoon, has been sentenced to 100 months in prison due to his involvement in a crypto fraud scheme. This case highlights significant issues…
2/10/2026 2 min read
OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
Fugitive foreigner sentenced in the U.S. to 20 years for $73 million crypto scam
A U.S. judge has sentenced Daren Li to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a significant cryptocurrency fraud that resulted in losses totaling $73 million. The fraudulent scheme…
2/10/2026 2 min read
OTHER #FINANCE #CRYPTO SCAMS #TRM LABS
Gemini exit a ‘blow for policymakers’ with UK crypto hub ambitions
The recent exit of a prominent cryptocurrency exchange has raised concerns among industry groups and exchanges regarding the United Kingdom's ambitions to become a global hub for…
2/10/2026 2 min read
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US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam
A significant legal development occurred recently as a fugitive was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a substantial cryptocurrency scam. The case highlights the…
2/10/2026 2 min read
OTHER #OTHER #LAW AND ORDER
AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It's Created a New Kind of Burnout
Recent research conducted by scholars from UC-Berkeley and Yale has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) tools, rather than alleviating workloads, are contributing to an…
2/9/2026 3 min read
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