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FlashRescue co-founder @DarcyAri posted on the X platform that the Hyperliquid-related Google paid advertising phishing incident has resulted in approximately $550,000 in financial losses.The addresses related to the attackers have been disclosed, and users need to be vigilant about the phishing risks associated with Google paid advertisements and pay attention to protecting their asset security.

According to reports from American media, the New York City Council is investigating the advertising practices of the four major prediction market platforms, opening a new battleground for the legal controversies facing this rapidly growing industry.New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin sent an inquiry letter containing numerous questions to Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase Global Inc., and the prediction market platform Titan under Gemini Space Station, as part of a so-called legislative investigation aimed at examining whether existing city laws are sufficient to protect residents from false or deceptive marketing by these emerging platforms.The City Council is also studying the development of relevant policies to address products that may lead users to "engage in compulsive betting on event contracts." In a letter to Polymarket, the City Council stated: "The City Council is investigating allegations related to Polymarket, and more importantly, is examining the prevalence of similar marketing practices in the broader prediction market industry, as well as the associated social harms caused to New York City residents."

In response to rumors on social media about "Doubao recommending hotels for a fee," Liu Xing, the head of public affairs for Doubao at ByteDance, stated on the evening of August 10 that the related statements are inaccurate. He indicated that Doubao's life service business currently does not have paid promotions, and Doubao does not charge advertising fees for hotel recommendations; merchants cannot influence recommendations or rankings through payment, and only pay channel service fees after an order is completed.Liu Xing pointed out that some platforms adopt a "commission + advertising" charging model, while Doubao primarily charges based on completed transactions at this stage, making direct comparisons inappropriate. For merchants, the actual channel costs and the effects of new orders are more meaningful references. He also mentioned that Doubao's life service business is still in a very early exploratory stage.

Google announces the addition of artificial intelligence and agent features to Google Ads and Google Analytics.

According to the Wall Street Journal, several U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the prediction market platform Polymarket, as its advertising is alleged to potentially contain misleading content.It is reported that the lawmakers believe Polymarket may not clearly disclose the nature of its products and associated risks in its marketing, which could mislead users. Some legislators have requested regulatory agencies to intervene and assess the compliance of its advertising and information disclosure standards.

The law firm Burwick Law has filed a federal class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) against the creators of AI16Z and ELIZAOS, including defendant Walters, accusing them of violating consumer protection laws, false advertising, and unjust enrichment. Legal documents show that the defendants are accused of leveraging the brand reputation of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to package the project and issued the AI16Z token on Solana on October 24, 2024, later renamed ELIZAOS. The complaint alleges that the project claimed to have self-investing AI agents, which were actually operated manually, and did not generate revenue during the lawsuit period.On January 2, 2025, the token price reached a historical high of approximately $2.47, with a market capitalization exceeding $2.6 billion, and subsequently collapsed due to large holders reducing their positions. On-chain data shows that the most profitable traders realized approximately $39 million in profits.

The newly established political action committee in the crypto industry, Fellowship PAC, has raised approximately $11 million, with $10 million coming from Cantor Fitzgerald and $1 million from Anchorage Digital. It has spent about $3 million on political advertising, with this portion of the expenses paid to Nxum Group, which was co-founded by Tether US CEO Bo Hines.The PAC primarily supports Republican candidates and invests funds in congressional and state-level elections. Although the organization has ties to Tether executives, its main funding sources are financial institutions, and it is currently unclear whether Tether can directly participate in related political donations.

According to CoinDesk, documents submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) by the Super Political Action Committee (Super PAC) Fellowship, which is associated with Tether, show that its first expenditure of $300,000 went to Nxum Group, a company co-founded by Tether's U.S. CEO, former Trump administration crypto advisor Bo Hines, along with his father Todd Hines and third-party partners.This expenditure was used to purchase campaign advertisements for Georgia Republican House candidate Clay Fuller, coinciding with Fuller winning a special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as a congressman. Notably, Fellowship did not publicly announce this expenditure nor include Fuller in its public endorsement list.On April 1 of this year, Fellowship appointed Jesse Spiro, Tether's U.S. Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, as the committee chair, officially reactivating its presence in the political arena. When the committee was announced last year, it had received a total funding commitment of $100 million, but its FEC disclosure documents currently show a zero account balance, and related donations have not been made public. Tether International responded that there is no association or regulatory relationship with Fellowship PAC, while Tether U.S. declined to comment.In terms of conflicts of interest, Michael Beckel from the political reform organization Issue One stated that it is not illegal for Super PACs to pay founder-associated companies under U.S. campaign finance rules, provided that services are genuinely rendered and rates are in line with market prices. Fellowship's CFO Mitchell Nobel currently works at Cantor Fitzgerald, which manages Tether's global business assets, and its former chairman is current Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.Currently, Fellowship's expenditure scale is still vastly different from that of the leading crypto industry Super PAC Fairshake. Fairshake has invested millions in several primary elections, while the candidates currently supported by Fellowship are almost all deep-red state Republicans.

According to the official news from ATT Global.io, the 1% discount for exchanging ETH will become one of the ongoing activity sections of the "IEO" series, aimed at allowing the ATT Foundation to better give back to the numerous ecological contributors and participants, while also providing more applications and usage scenarios for ATT.Advertising Time Trace (ATT) is a forward-looking Web3.0 application project that integrates DePin technology. Through its unique DA-AIOT-P (Decentralized Assets - Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things - Payment) mechanism, it has built a new digital advertising ecosystem that combines physical advertising assets, advertising e-commerce merchants, user resources, and digital technology. A commercial advertising system centered around the LED screens in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong has been established, gradually improving LED screen advertising coverage in key commercial areas such as Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, and Europe. Currently, the core participants of the ecosystem have reached tens of thousands, potentially radiating hundreds of thousands of commercial ecological users, aiming to become a new entry point for traffic and assets in the Web3 field.

ChainCatcher news, Coin Rush Arena (CRA) announced the completion of the first batch of device hosting and advertising arbitrage cluster testing. The successful completion of this test marks CRA's further implementation of the "device hosting + advertising arbitrage + blockchain gaming" triple-driven model.CRA has achieved a triple-driven model of "device hosting brings stable income, advertising arbitrage injects real cash flow, and blockchain gaming creates entertainment value" through AI algorithm clusters and on-chain transparent settlement. The platform aims to build a value closed loop of "real business support + token deflation mechanism + community fission incentives," balancing short-term returns and long-term growth.It is reported that Coin Rush Arena (CRA) was initiated by the American Pulse Crypto Capital Foundation. This foundation has invested in over 300 blockchain projects globally, covering 46 countries and regions, and possesses rich resources and experience. Leveraging this background, CRA is committed to creating an innovative financial platform that integrates device hosting, advertising arbitrage, and the blockchain gaming ecosystem.Market forecasts indicate that global advertising spending will exceed $1 trillion by 2025, with digital advertising accounting for more than 70%. This enormous market provides solid support for CRA's external cash flow and lays the foundation for the long-term expansion of the ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong commented on "Coinbase ads being banned by UK television," which has caused quite a stir.Some people in the UK still view cryptocurrency as a gambling product (a very outdated perspective) and completely overlook the potential of cryptocurrency to update and improve the financial system for everyone's benefit. We welcome attacks and any attempts at censorship, as they will only help its spread.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the globally renowned crypto social platform BTOK has announced that, starting today, users can pay for advertising fees using BAYC tokens. This move marks a further implementation of crypto assets in the digital marketing field, as BTOK covers over 25 million active users globally, introducing BAYC and providing BAYC holders with a more flexible way of business collaboration.It is reported that, unlike other platforms that only support mainstream cryptocurrencies, BTOK is the first social platform to incorporate BAYC into its advertising payment system. This initiative not only enhances the liquidity value of BAYC but also provides a new case for cross-border integration in the crypto ecosystem, exploring the deep application of MEME tokens in commercial scenarios.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, Google will enforce cryptocurrency advertising regulations compliant with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Europe starting from April 23, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Forbes reporter Eleanor Terrett, most large crypto companies in the U.S. will not be advertising during the Super Bowl this year. "However, we may see some commercials related to ETFs, as they did not get timely approval to purchase ad space last year, and these ad spots typically sell out before October/November."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, a spokesperson for the Las Vegas Sphere denied reaching an advertising agreement with the Solana meme coin Dogwifhat (WIF)."There has never been a plan to feature Dogwifhat on Exosphere, past or present, and we are very concerned that they are using our name for fraud." Previously, the Dogwifhat team hinted at an upcoming advertisement at the Las Vegas Sphere on X, then deleted the post and re-released artwork without the phrase "official confirmation."

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase announced the acquisition of the on-chain advertising platform Spindl, aiming to rebuild the advertising technology stack on-chain to address the on-chain discovery issues faced by builders. Spindl was founded by Silicon Valley veteran Antonio Garcia-Martinez ("AGM"), an early member of the Facebook advertising team, responsible for launching Facebook's first keyword targeting, audience targeting, and Facebook's programmatic advertising exchange platform FBX.

ChainCatcher news, digital advertising platform EarnOS announced the completion of a $5 million seed round financing, led by Escape Velocity (EV3), with participation from Animoca Brands, GD1, Laser Digital, XION, Mysten Labs, and Opacity Network.The beta version of the EarnOS platform was launched by XION, with brands such as Uber, Baskin Robbins, Sunglass Hut, and The North Face joining during the beta release of EarnOS.According to RootData, EarnOS is a digital advertising platform where third-party brands can acquire customers and offer rewards. It leverages XION's chain abstraction to open up new ways for mainstream brands and enterprises to incentivize over 5.5 billion active internet users.