PumpFun’s official X account was suspended just days before a planned token airdrop, with no clear reason given, though reports suggest it may relate to the use of unauthorised APIs and suspicious activity. The platform also faced criticism over alleged pump-and-dump behaviour, risky token tools, and unusual fund movements, fuelling concerns about transparency and compliance.
AnaisA bold new musical reimagines SBF, Diddy, and a fictionalised Luigi Mangione as cellmates in a surreal satire of American decline, probing justice, celebrity, and collapse.
CatherineOpenAI has signed a $200 million deal with the US Department of Defense, expanding its role in government tech. The agreement launches “OpenAI for Government,” a new division focused on public sector partnerships.
KikyoAvalanche has launched a free NFT Battle Pass that lets players earn rewards across multiple blockchain games in one place. It aims to boost player engagement and unify its gaming ecosystem as the wider crypto gaming market struggles.
WeatherlyA respected media report released Tuesday reveals a growing trend: more individuals are relying on generative AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to stay informed on daily news.
CatherineBrazil has scrapped its monthly tax exemption for crypto profits, introducing a flat 17.5% capital gains tax on all digital asset transactions. In response, MP Eros Biondini has proposed a bill to remove taxes on long-term Bitcoin holdings and promote self-custody rights.
AnaisA South Korean court has cleared Haru Invest CEO Lee Hyung-soo of fraud, ruling that the platform’s collapse was due to mismanagement and external market shocks, not criminal intent. Although Lee and other executives avoid prison, they still face civil claims as investors suffered major losses from the company’s sudden shutdown in 2023.
WeatherlyMalaysia’s central bank has launched a Digital Asset Innovation Hub to support safe financial experimentation with digital currencies, including a ringgit-backed stablecoin. This move is part of broader reforms aimed at boosting innovation while ensuring economic stability and consumer protection.
WeatherlyThailand has approved a five-year income tax exemption on crypto trading profits from 2025 to 2029, applying to sales through licensed platforms. The move aims to spur blockchain innovation while maintaining investor protection through regulatory oversight.
CatherinePresident Trump has issued a third extension for TikTok’s US sale, confident China will eventually approve the deal. The move reflects TikTok’s rising political influence among young voters ahead of 2024. Yet with legal and trade issues unresolved, the outcome remains uncertain.
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