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.
CZ, Binance co-founder and former CEO, is now strategic advisor to Pakistan’s crypto council. Following his blockchain efforts in Kyrgyzstan, he’ll guide Pakistan on regulation, infrastructure, education, and crypto adoption. Could this mark a turning point in Pakistan’s fintech journey?
DeepSeek's AI model R1 was found to give dangerous instructions like how to make malware and Molotov cocktails. Experts say the company focused too much on political censorship and not enough on real safety, raising global security concerns.
A lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security is reigniting questions about Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity and Bitcoin's origins. As pressure mounts to unmask Satoshi, the debate intensifies: should the public's right to know outweigh Bitcoin's ethos of anonymity?
ZKasino’s exploit wallet suffered a $27 million loss in Ether after a leveraged position was liquidated, leaving investors still empty-handed nearly a year later. This turn of events raises questions about karmic justice in the crypto space.
ICHILLIN is competing in "A-IDOL," a new K-pop survival show where an AI called LODIA-I judges talent and provides feedback on performance. The show, blending real and virtual elements, has generated global excitement, with AI playing a key role in the creative process.
The scammers employed a recurring strategy, initially targeting victims by posing as investment managers, only to later reappear as Europol agents promising to recover the stolen funds—for a fee.
Kazakhstan is facing a rise in unregulated cryptocurrency trading, leading to calls for stronger oversight. Azat Peruaşev has proposed creating a national "crypto bank" to regulate digital assets and protect investors from scams and illegal activities.
The music industry is increasingly concerned about the unauthorised use of its content to train generative AI models like Suno, Udio, and Mubert, raising issues of intellectual property rights and potential exploitation without consent or compensation.
An Australian court let ASIC shut down 95 fake companies running crypto and romance scams that tricked people into sending money through fake trading platforms. The scams affected thousands worldwide, with over $35 million lost, and most of the companies had no real assets.
Galaxy Digital has received SEC approval to list on Nasdaq under the ticker GLXY, with the transition expected by mid-May after a shareholder vote. The firm also plans to move its legal domicile to Delaware to align with U.S. regulations, despite recent legal and market challenges.