PANews reported on August 14th that according to The Block, there have been rumors that the Google Play Store plans to ban unregistered, non-custodial crypto wallets in several countries, including the US and the UK, starting in October. Google issued a clarification statement on X, stating that it has no intention of restricting non-custodial wallets. "Non-custodial wallets are not covered by the Google Play cryptocurrency exchange and software wallet policy. We are updating our Help Center to clarify this."

New snake oil? Etsy witches are hawking spells they claim can change the weather on your wedding day, help you with your love life, or fatten your crypto portfolio. Etsy witches have become a massive trend on social media this year — from romance spells to helping manifest fame. Did you know they can also apparently help you become a crypto millionaire? The practice of witchcraft, once punishable by death by fire (or being pushed off a cliff), has become a talking point on TikTok. Online marketplace Etsy, which allows people to sell their handmade beanies and custom dog collars, has become a hub for the spellcasters despite having a ban on “metaphysical services.” Read more

