Crypto

Nepal crypto trading rises despite ban; IMF urges faster regulation

The International Monetary Fund said crypto-related flows in Nepal have risen sharply despite a legal ban, and urged the country to strengthen oversight and build a regulatory framework. In an annual consultation report, the IMF flagged growing stablecoin and unsecured crypto flows from 2019 to 2024 and estimated significant cross-border activity. It called for rules aligned with international standards and urged Nepal to complete its FATF implementation plan and exit the grey list.

AI & Enterprise

AI security technology surges to counter AI-driven attacks

Security companies are accelerating efforts to counter threats that exploit AI models, with momentum building around agentic AI-based security. Zscaler introduced two security products for AI agents and an AI Access Graph, while Check Point launched agent-based exposure validation. Concerns are rising over a “patch gap” as AI can find vulnerabilities and write attack code within hours. Companies including Rubrik, Samsung SDS and others also announced new products and partnerships.