Month: August 2026

Technology

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health

Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Senate won’t vote on crypto Clarity Act before its summer break

The U.S. Senate won’t go on its August recess just yet but it will not…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Power struggle erupts at Ondo Finance after founder’s death

Three Delaware court filings reveal a battle for control of Ondo Finance after founder Nathan…

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Technology

Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI

Researchers say breakthrough offers hope for new medicines but also raises urgent biosecurity questions Scientists…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Tether expands tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with real estate

The stablecoin issuer is extending its tokenization business into Saudi Arabia, starting with institutional real…

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Cryptocurrency, Memecoins

Crypto for Advisors: Europe’s crypto rules, U.S. Preview

You’re reading Crypto for Advisors, CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that unpacks digital assets for financial advisors….

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Technology

‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam

Criminals hope by using threats of enforcement action, people will panic and click link to…

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Technology

Secondhand EV leasing hits the fast lane as more UK drivers explore ways to cut motoring costs

Numbers using finance rises 170% in a year as leasing firms boom alongside leapin secondhand…

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Technology

Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk

Lib Dems and many Labour MPs join farmers, landowners and firefighters in urging temporary prohibition…

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Technology

Metro Bank customer fights for £14,000 refund after AI-linked fraud

Lender was told money was being taken without authorisation, with cash used to buy credits…

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