Wyoming to Issue State-Backed Cryptocurrency, Sony Launches Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain

Wyoming gears up to be the first state to issue its own cryptocurrency, while Sony Group unveils its Ethereum-based Layer-2 blockchain. Also, the shocking story of a cryptocurrency scam that sent a former bank CEO to prison, and Thailand extradites a Malaysian fugitive to China over a cryptocurrency scam.

Sources:
https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/08/22/wyoming-gears-up-to-be-first-state-to-issue-its-own-cryptocurrency/
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40521900/sony-group-set-to-launch-ethereum-layer-2-blockchain-soneium-heres-what-you-should-know
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/100122/cryptocurrency-scam-sends-former-bank-ceo-to-prison-for-detonating/index.html
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3275722/thailand-extradites-malaysian-fugitive-china-over-us14-billion-cryptocurrency-scam

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Wyoming Gears Up To Be First State To Issue Its Own Cryptocurrency
(00:03:53) Sony Group Set To Launch Ethereum Layer-2 Blockchain 'Soneium' - Here's What You Should Know
(00:06:02) Cryptocurrency scam sends former bank CEO to prison for detonating a bank
(00:08:39) Thailand extradites Malaysian fugitive to China over cryptocurrency scam