Chinese national, Zhimin Qian, was jailed for bitcoin fraud in London, and UK authorities seized 61,000 bitcoins worth over £5 billion.
AnaisThe McRib has returned to McDonald’s menus in the US, sparking renewed social media buzz and a quirky link to Bitcoin trends. Some online data suggests Bitcoin sometimes rises after the sandwich’s comeback, though the pattern is inconsistent.
WeatherlyBlock Inc.’s Square platform now lets over four million merchants accept Bitcoin using the Lightning Network, enabling near-instant payments and low fees. Bitcoin-related transactions contributed nearly $2 billion to the company’s revenue, highlighting growing adoption of crypto in everyday commerce.
AnaisStrive bought 7,525 more Bitcoin worth about $162 million, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. The purchase pushed it ahead of Galaxy Digital as competition among firms building Bitcoin reserves intensifies.
AnaisA U.S. court sentenced Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez to five years in prison for running an unlicensed crypto mixing service. Prosecutors said the Bitcoin wallet helped launder at least $237 million through tools that hid transaction origins.
WeatherlyMichael Saylor continues his unwavering focus on Bitcoin as his company, Strategy, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares denominated in euros. The move marks a significant shift in direction for the company, designed to raise funds specifically for purchasing more Bitcoin while expanding into new capital markets.
XingChiSteak ‘n Shake has unveiled a dedicated Bitcoin treasury and a new philanthropic campaign that donates 210 satoshis for every “Bitcoin Meal” sold — signaling one of the boldest crypto pivots yet from a major U.S. restaurant brand.
XingChiIran is cracking down on illegal crypto mining as unlicensed operations consume massive amounts of electricity, threatening the national grid. The government is offering rewards to informants, but cheap power and high profits continue to fuel widespread unauthorised mining.
AnaisAlternative media platform, Rumble, who has built its brand around free speech and anti-censorship values, is facing one of its toughest years yet. Its stock has plunged more than 45% since January, its user base has shrunk, and investors have grown increasingly skeptical.
XingChiElon Musk and Donald Trump have publicly clashed over a new government budget bill that cuts electric vehicle subsidies, sparking threats to end Musk’s government contracts. Musk also proposed creating a new political party for the “middle 80%” and accused Trump of involvement in the Epstein scandal, intensifying their conflict.
JoyPoșta Română, Romania’s largest postal service, will install Bitcoin ATMs and crypto terminals as part of its drive to modernise through digital innovation and connect public services with emerging financial technologies.
CatherineSam Altman was suddenly fired as OpenAI’s CEO in November 2023 but returned just five days later after strong backlash from staff and support from Microsoft. The drama is now being turned into a film called Artificial, with filming set to begin this summer.
WeatherlyAs President Lee Jae-myung takes office, South Korea is moving toward legalising tokenised securities, with bipartisan support behind legislation that could soon enable STOs tied to real estate, art, and other assets.
KikyoUber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company is exploring stablecoins to make international money transfers cheaper and easier. Although still in early research with no set plans, Uber sees stablecoins as a practical option for its global payments.
AnaisMeta’s Oversight Board criticised the company for not removing a deepfake ad of Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazário, highlighting weak enforcement of anti-fraud rules. The ad promoted a misleading online game, raising concerns about Meta’s inconsistent handling of AI-generated fraud.
CatherineOpenAI has launched its first international AI learning platform in India in partnership with the government’s IndiaAI Mission. The programme offers free training, events, and resources to help students, teachers, developers, and public servants learn to use AI.
WeatherlyA US court has ordered OpenAI to keep all user chats, including deleted ones, for a legal case brought by The New York Times. OpenAI is fighting the order, saying it breaks user privacy rules and could damage public trust.
WeatherlyOn June 7, 2025 at 14:00 (UTC+8), AB DAO announced that its native token $AB is now officially trading on Binance Alpha—Binance’s early-access, exclusive listing platform.
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