KB Financial Group completed a pilot of a South Korean won-pegged stablecoin, demonstrating faster cross-border transfers and offline payments without crypto wallets.
Pope Leo XIV will unveil the Vatican’s inaugural AI-focused encyclical alongside Anthropic’s co-founder, addressing ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
A limited-time offer lets Mac users purchase Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for a one-time fee of $44.97, granting permanent access to key productivity apps.
The Senate’s crypto market structure bill faces potential delays, with passage possibly pushed to August or the post-election lame-duck session amid political and procedural challenges.
Iran considers implementing an insurance-based toll system for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, potentially accepting payments in Bitcoin amid growing US sanctions.
Amid ongoing US and Israeli military pressure on Iran, Tehran warns of readiness to respond, while drone attacks target Gulf nuclear and energy sites, raising regional security concerns.
A vulnerability in Verus Protocol’s Ethereum bridge allowed hackers to steal more than $11 million by forging cross-chain transfer messages, exposing gaps in bridge security.
Analysts debate whether the historical May sell-off pattern for Bitcoin, linked to US midterm election years, will repeat despite evolving market conditions and regulatory progress.
The IMF is set to finalize Ghana’s bailout review and consider a new policy coordination agreement, with approvals and a final disbursement expected before the end of July.
A legislative agreement brokered by Governor Tim Walz promises $205 million in state funding for HCMC, safeguarding the hospital from imminent closure after strong community advocacy.