Major Crypto Leaders Collaborate WLFI’s cofounders recently announced a meeting with CZ. The goal? To build global standards for blockchain and encourage crypto adoption. They shared this news on social media. The meeting focused on long-term development, not short-term hype. Their goal is to work with governments and companies in the emerging economies. They wish … Read more
When Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in February, she joined a growing list of South Korean entertainers who have ended their own lives. But the actress, who was 24, has generated more headlines in death than in life as her relationship with an older male superstar has come under scrutiny. The tragedy … Read more
A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper — the only major building in the capital to fall in a catastrophic earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 people in Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar. The 30-storey tower, still under construction, was to house government offices, but the shaking … Read more
Polymarket, the world’s largest decentralized prediction market, is under fire after a controversial outcome raised concerns over potential governance manipulation in a high-stakes political bet. A betting market on the platform asked whether US President Donald Trump would accept a rare earth mineral deal with Ukraine before April. Despite no such event occurring, the market … Read more
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Massachusetts’ top securities regulator has initiated an investigation into Robinhood’s recent decision to launch a prediction-markets hub. This platform allows users to wager on the outcomes of various events, including the popular NCAA “March Madness” college basketball tournaments. The investigation, led by … Read more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated inquiries into Crypto.com and Kalshi Inc. regarding their recently launched event contracts tied to the Super Bowl, as reported by Bloomberg. Crypto.com Vows Cooperation: Prepared To Address CFTC’s Questions Under existing statutes, the CFTC has the authority to request additional information from companies that self-certify their financial … Read more
With around six million dollars and a stockpile of chips acquired before Washington banned their export to China, startup DeepSeek has produced what Chinese tech titans couldn’t — a world-class AI chatbot. The success will come with heightened scrutiny, both from Western governments with long-held suspicions about Chinese technology but also from Beijing, whose stern … Read more
Canada appears to be tightening its surveillance of cryptocurrency transactions as part of an ongoing effort to combat money laundering linked to synthetic opioids—hard drugs. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) recently issued an alert pointing out how digital assets are being used to “clean illicit funds tied to fentanyl and … Read more