No Bitcoin on the Menu: McDonald’s Rejects Crypto Proposal, SEC Agrees
McDonald’s has officially declined a shareholder proposal urging the company to invest in Bitcoin, a move that has sparked debate about corporate cryptocurrency adoption.

McDonald’s has officially declined a shareholder proposal urging the company to invest in Bitcoin, a move that has sparked debate about corporate cryptocurrency adoption.
Bitcoin miners are hoping to capitalise on the 90-day tariff pause to stock up on mining rigs as they prepare for uncertain and rainy days ahead.
Bitcoin’s price jumped above $84,000, and signs suggest Strategy may have resumed buying after a brief pause. The company now holds nearly 3% of all Bitcoin, and its investment is up around 24% despite recent market volatility.
The Trump administration has granted temporary tariff exemptions for key electronics. But Commerce Secretary Lutnick stressed the relief is short-term. The move adds to a string of policy shifts, sparking criticism over strategic inconsistency and raising questions about the true direction of US trade policy.
Cardano’s Midnight sidechain will distribute tokens to 37 million users across eight major blockchains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, in one of the largest airdrops in blockchain history. The airdrop, called the Glacier Drop, will issue NIGHT and DUST tokens and aims to promote privacy in decentralized finance.
Pakistan is planning to use its surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data centres to boost economic growth. Binance's Changpeng Zhao has been appointed as an advisor to help guide the country's crypto development and regulatory framework.
WFP USA is now accepting over 80 cryptocurrencies for donations to support its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund, targeting $25 million to aid 58 million people facing starvation. This move aims to modernise fundraising, reduce transaction fees, and speed up donations to tackle the global hunger crisis.
US stock and crypto markets jumped after the president announced a 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China, now facing a 125% levy. Over 75 nations have entered trade talks to avoid escalation. Trump sparked controversy, claiming leaders are “calling us up, kissing my ass” for deals. As tensions rise, could this bold or stupid trade strategy trigger a financial crisis?
Strategy may be forced to sell some of its Bitcoin if prices drop further, despite Michael Saylor’s long-time promise to never sell. A new SEC filing revealed financial pressure from debt and falling markets could break the company’s “HODL” stance.
The price of Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies has just plunged to new lows over the weekend as the fallout from President Trump's reciprocal tariffs sends the global economy into disarray.
OpenAI is exploring a shift from a non-profit to a for-profit model, seeking guidance from California's attorney general on restructuring while maintaining its ethical commitments.
Meta will share its open-source AI with the US and allies to maintain a “technological edge” over China. In partnership with tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, Meta aims to strengthen national security and global tech resilience.
在台湾金融科技协会(TFTA)主办的FinTechOn 2024论坛上,立委葛如钧与多位区块链行业领袖共同探讨台湾虚拟资产服务提供商(VASP)在自律方面的可能路径。自律的优势与风险成了业界和政府的关注焦点。
The Global Dollar Network, backed by major fintech and crypto firms, has introduced USDG, a new stablecoin tied to the US dollar to promote stablecoin adoption globally. Issued by Paxos from Singapore, USDG aims to meet regulatory standards and encourage use in real-world transactions.
An attendee was robbed at knifepoint by two assailants in Bangkok just days before the Devcon 7 conference. Although he escaped without physical harm, the incident has raised safety concerns within the crypto community.
The 2024 US elections represent a pivotal moment as crypto donations exceed $238 million, surpassing traditional sectors like oil and pharmaceuticals. With this growing influence, will the election shift policy in favour of digital assets, or will the momentum wane afterward?
今年 5 月出任 EigenLayer 顾问的以太坊基金会研究员 Justin Drake 和 Dankrad Feist 于 10 月 2 日宣布辞去顾问职位,原因是为了避免与以太坊产生潜在利益冲突,并维护以太坊基金会的中立性。
Meta plans to launch an AI tool on Instagram called the ‘adult classifier’ to verify users' ages by analysing their profiles and interactions. If the tool suspects a user is under 18, they will be switched to a more restrictive version of the app, even if they claim to be older.
近期,加密货币交易所币安(Binance)被 Moonrock Capital CEO Simon Dedic 指控,称其向项目方索取高达 15% 的代币作为上币费用。币安联合创始人何一迅速回应,重申上币流程透明,任何项目方即使支付大量代币,仍需通过严格的筛选才能在币安上市。此事引发市场热议,Coinbase 和 Fantom 等平台纷纷表态,激起了中心化交易所(CEX)与去中心化交易所(DEX)上币策略的讨论。
SkyBridge Capital创始人安东尼·斯卡拉穆奇对美国经济风险及比特币潜力持乐观态度,指出了债务、通胀和政策的不确定性。