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Microsoft Sued in Australia Over 365 Price Hikes Tied to AI Copilot Rollout

In brief Microsoft allegedly gave subscribers a choice between higher-priced Copilot plans or cancellation, while omitting a cheaper “Classic” option. The Classic plans appeared only during the cancellation flow, which the ACCC says was deliberately obscured. The investigation was triggered by Reddit posts, consumer complaints, and tips revealing the hidden option. Australia’s competition regulator is…

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WazirX Barred from Redistributing XRP as Indian Court Affirms Crypto as Property

In brief India’s Madras High Court ruled Friday that crypto constitutes property protected under constitutional law, blocking WazirX from reallocating user assets under its Singapore restructuring plan. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh granted an injunction protecting 3,532 XRP tokens, rejecting the exchange’s “socialization of losses” scheme following the July 2024 hack that drained $234 million. The…

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North Korea Has Stolen Billions in Crypto, But the Ability to ‘Fight Back Is Growing’: Chainalysis

In brief A report from the U.S. and other Western nations has found that North Korea is becoming more systematic and sophisticated in its crypto-hacking activities. Yet one contributor to the report, Chainalysis, indicates that Western agencies and firms are increasingly adapting to the growing threat. North Korea’s hacking activities have been supplemented in recent…

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83 Arrests in ‘Landmark’ Interpol Operation Hitting Crypto Terrorist Financing, Cybercrime in Africa

In brief Interpol and Afripol have arrested 83 individuals as part of an operation combating terrorism financing, while flagging $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat. The operation included participation from private partners such as Binance, which provided blockchain data and forensic tools. Crypto is increasingly featuring in cybercrime in Africa, according to Interpol, but…