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Kylian Mbappé's X account was compromised, leading to fraudulent posts about a new crypto token. The MBAPPE token's market cap briefly soared to $460 million following the hack. The token's value quickly crashed, typical of a pump-and-dump scheme, resulting in major losses.

BlackRock has introduced its Ethereum ETF, named ETHA39, on Brazil's B3 stock exchange. This move aims to broaden BlackRock's cryptocurrency offerings in the Brazilian market. Each ETF unit represents one-third of the share value of the original iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA).

OpenSea, a major NFT marketplace, has received a Wells Notice from the SEC. The SEC is signaling its intent to take enforcement action against OpenSea. The core issue revolves around the classification of NFTs as securities. CEO Devin Finzer announced the news on Wednesday.

Kaspi.kz aims to acquire Uzbekistan's Humo payment system. The fintech giant is set to participate in the privatization process of Humo, a leading payment system in Uzbekistan. This acquisition would mark Kaspi.kz's first significant entry into the Uzbek market.

Zambia is set to create a state investment company to own 30% of critical minerals production from new mines. Mines Minister announced the strategy aimed at maximizing benefits from Zambia's mineral deposits. The focus is on metals essential for the energy transition (cobalt, graphite, and lithium).

NOA's MacKellar Group secures a five-year contract extension worth $375 million in Australia. The agreement shifts from a dry rental fleet to a fully maintained fleet for a major metallurgical coal producer. This marks NOA's second significant long-term mining contract in Australia for 2024.

Crypto.com has teamed up with PayPal to simplify crypto purchases for US customers. Users can now buy over 350 cryptocurrencies using PayPal, enhancing accessibility. The collaboration aims to lower entry barriers for new traders in the cryptocurrency market.