Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance with EU regulations.
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Coinbase posts third straight quarterly loss as retail traders give up
Coinbase extends its losing streak with another quarterly loss as weaker trading activity and changing user behavior weigh on the digital asset exchange.
Philippines targets fake IDs; Vietnam eyes asset tracking
The Philippines warns against printing digital national IDs on PVC, while Vietnam proposes a law for state-managed digital identities for assets.
Poolin bankrupt, Core Scientific pays $42M to end Proto deal
Block reward mining faces mounting pressure as firms pivot to AI, Poolin files for bankruptcy, and Kazakhstan offers cheaper power for miners.
From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia
AI has gone mainstream in Southeast Asia, powering everything from exam preparations and small businesses to trip planning and content creation.
Thailand's AI data centers challenge sustainability goals
Thailand's AI data center boom is fueling growth but raising concerns over water, energy, and sustainability, prompting calls for tougher oversight.
Senate in crypto legislative limbo over Trump ethics, banker battle
The U.S. Senate's push to pass the CLARITY Act before its August recess appears to have stalled as bipartisan divisions continue to delay a vote.
North Korea arrests state-trained hackers over bank attacks
North Korea cracks down on a former state-backed hacking group accused of targeting two state banks and laundering stolen funds through crypto.
London Blockchain Finance Summit on tokenization scaling
London Blockchain's Institutional Tokenization Summit brought together global experts to tackle the next phase of real-world asset tokenization.
Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report
UNODC warns Southeast Asia's scam networks now operate like global businesses, using crypto, AI, money laundering, and forced labor.