Trump Media has received SEC approval to raise $2.3 billion through share deals and convertible notes, with plans to use part of the funds to buy Bitcoin. The company aims to hold Bitcoin in its treasury, launch a Bitcoin ETF, and offer crypto-based services through Truth Social and a new streaming platform.
WeatherlyBitget has partnered with UNICEF Luxembourg on a three-year initiative to boost blockchain literacy and STEM skills among girls in eight countries, empowering them to engage in the digital economy and shape the future of blockchain.
CatherineThe Trump Organisation will launch Trump Mobile in August, selling US-made phones at $499 with service on major networks and perks like telehealth and free international calls. But is the president prioritising profit over governance?
KikyoPumpFun’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.
CatherineAvalanche 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.
WeatherlyOpenAI 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.
KikyoBrazil 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 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.
CatherineA 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.
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