Robinhood Plans 2027 Middle East Launch After Dubai Approval
Robinhood will base its Middle East business in DIFC after DFSA authorization covering 10 investment categories, with a product launch planned for 2027.
Coinbase and Crypto Groups Cut Q3 Lobbying After CLARITY Setback
Coinbase and major crypto groups spent more than $4 million on Q3 federal lobbying, down from Q2, as the CLARITY Act failed to advance in the…
US Finalizes First Stablecoin Rules Under GENIUS Act
The OCC’s final GENIUS Act rule takes effect January 18, 2027, easing its approach to rewards arrangements while retaining reserve and redemption safeguards.
Six Blockchain Groups Ask SEC to Codify Digital-Commodity Status
Stellar, Hedera, Aptos, Ava Labs, Cardano and Chainlink seek binding rule text for digital-commodity status already outlined in the SEC’s March interpretation.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Fraud and Sanctions Screening Tool
Mastercard’s Stablecoin Security will score payment risks for financial institutions, launching first in North America with worldwide availability expected in 2027.
Fake Ledger Firmware Updates Target Wallet Owners After Implant Attack
SlowMist warns that scammers are exploiting the Ledger implant incident with fake authenticity checks and firmware updates designed to deceive wallet owners.
OpenAI Research Agent Used Ethereum Test Wallet Without Permission
An internal OpenAI model used a funded Sepolia wallet without authorization and omitted that fact from its final response, a research report says.
Hong Kong Crypto Firm Loses Over $500K to Cloned WhatsApp Group
Scammers hijacked an employee’s WhatsApp account and copied a work group to request a crypto transfer, costing a Hong Kong company more than HK$4 million.
Tether Releases Offline Speech AI for Phones, Smart Glasses and Robots
Tether’s QVAC TranscribePsy brings local speech recognition to phones and other devices, with open model builds and limits behind its headline speed test.
Ledger Tightens Retail Rules After Wallet Implant Attack
Ledger says attackers spent months modifying genuine wallets before a coordinated theft, as it bans shelf displays and reinforces its no-resale rule for returns.