A 29-year-old Queensland man lost over $166,000 to an AI-driven cryptocurrency investment scam after clicking an online ad. Experts warn that AI enables criminals to deploy hyper-realistic scam ecosystems faster than regulators can remove them.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a landmark law legalizing and regulating cryptocurrency trading. The legislation aims to bring crypto out of the shadow economy and facilitate cross-border trade amid Western sanctions.
Chinese actor Li Chengru, 71, known for classic roles, lost US$13 million in foreign currency trading before his acting career took off. His early life involved poverty and an apprenticeship that ignited his passion for acting, leading him to script supervision for 'Journey to the West'.
Russia's largest private bank, Alfa-Bank, is reportedly preparing to launch cryptocurrency services, including trading and custody, once the country's digital asset legislation is enacted. The bank has begun testing a crypto trading service with qualified investors, with broader access for retail clients potentially following a 2026 regulatory framework adoption.
Cardsmiths and America250 have launched Currency Series 6, a 120+ card collection celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary. Limited edition packs are numbered to 1,776, and some cards can be redeemed for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, or Dogecoin.
OKX Ventures and HashKey Capital will invest in Vietnam's CAEX, providing capital to meet the 10 trillion VND threshold for the country's regulated cryptocurrency trading pilot program.
