The US DOJ intercepted encrypted channels, seizing over $200,000 in crypto and identifying key organisers. While Telegram-based terror financing is limited, new donation channels continually emerge, complicating enforcement.
KikyoZachXBT raised concerns about the credibility of Token2049 sponsors, especially Spacecoin, calling it a "botted project" despite its prominent sponsorship. He also flagged several exchanges like Bitunix and JuCoin for regulatory issues, warning that sponsorships don't always guarantee legitimacy.
WeatherlyWirex has launched Wirex Travel, offering up to 65% off hotel bookings and 8% cashback on Wirex card payments. Users can book with fiat or crypto, including Bitcoin and Tether, while accessing exclusive deals. This move challenges Binance-backed Travala in the crypto travel market.
CatherineCZ launched "Pay to Reach" on ReachMe.io, letting users pay in BNB to message him with a guaranteed reply. Due to overwhelming spam, he raised the price from 0.04 BNB to 1 BNB, aiming for only 10 messages per day.
AnaisA fabricated video depicting Donald Trump unveiling the Bitcoin whitepaper has been circulating online. While the clip is clearly a hoax, Trump's actual impact on the cryptocurrency landscape is far from fictional.
KikyoAlibaba's Taobao platform has launched a campaign to combat the use of AI-generated images that mislead consumers and misrepresent products. The platform is enhancing its detection system and labeling AI-generated images to protect consumers and promote authenticity in online shopping.
AnaisSenator Bernie Moreno criticised former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, calling him "one of the stupidest people in government" during a hearing. Gensler's departure followed Trump’s promise to remove him, amid frustrations in the crypto community over his aggressive regulatory stance.
AnaisElon Musk's plan to cut $1 trillion in government spending by May has sparked intrigue and scepticism. Critics question its feasibility, citing legal hurdles and potential layoffs. Is this a visionary reform or an unrealistic ambition?
CatherineHashKey Group and Bosera Asset Management are launching the world's first tokenised money market ETFs in Hong Kong, offering a digital version of traditional money market funds. The tokenisation promises improved transparency, liquidity, and efficiency, targeting both traditional investors and the growing DeFi community.
WeatherlyThe Trump family has launched American Bitcoin, an industrial-scale mining venture in partnership with Hut 8 Corp., aiming to become the most efficient Bitcoin miner in the US. The move has generated significant market interest, with Hut 8 transferring 60,000 mining machines to the new company and Eric Trump taking on the role of Chief Strategy Officer.
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