SBI Holdings and Aplus now let Japanese credit card users swap loyalty points for Bitcoin, Ethereum, or XRP. This is the first time crypto has been added as a reward option, though the exchange amount is small and capped.
WeatherlyRemixpoint will pay its CEO fully in Bitcoin instead of company shares due to insider trading rules in Japan. The firm already holds over $116 million in crypto and says this move ties leadership more closely to its financial performance.
AnaisNew Zealand has banned all crypto ATMs and set a $5,000 limit on international cash transfers to fight money laundering and organised crime. Over 220 machines were shut down, with the government saying they were being used to quickly move criminal funds overseas.
WeatherlyTether plans to become the world’s largest Bitcoin miner by the end of 2025, investing billions in mining operations across Latin America. This move aims to protect its large Bitcoin holdings and strengthen the network amid new regulatory challenges.
AnaisOpenAI has hired four senior engineers from Tesla, xAI, X, and Meta to strengthen its AI infrastructure team. This move highlights the fierce competition between major tech firms to secure top talent in the race to build advanced AI systems.
AnaisOpenSea has bought Rally to build a new mobile app that combines NFTs, tokens, and other digital assets in one place. This move comes as the NFT market struggles, and OpenSea aims to attract more users by focusing on mobile and expanding beyond just NFTs.
AnaisCrypto influencer Ben Armstrong, known as BitBoy, was arrested again in June on charges related to harassing phone calls. This is part of a series of legal troubles he has faced recently, raising concerns about accountability in the crypto community.
AnaisSaruTobi, a mobile game, has returned to the iOS App Store with built-in Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network. Players can now spend and earn small amounts of Bitcoin directly in the game without needing an external wallet.
JoyYouTube is updating its rules to stop paying creators who post repetitive or low-effort AI-generated videos. The goal is to promote original content with real human input and improve the overall quality of monetised videos.
WeatherlyAnt Group plans to add USDC, a dollar-backed stablecoin from Circle, to its blockchain platform for international payments. The move depends on US regulatory approval and could make Ant a major user of regulated digital currencies outside China.
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