SBF tweeted from prison, commenting on layoffs and aligning with D.O.G.E. policies, referencing Trump’s worker firings. His post sparked a Crypto Twitter storm, with many questioning how he tweeted and mocking his attempt to stay relevant. Though unrelated to FTX, the tweet briefly boosted FTT’s value. Could this be SBF's bid for a pardon?
KikyoMichael Saylor proposed a Bitcoin reserve strategy to help reduce the U.S. national debt, suggesting the government acquire 20% of Bitcoin’s total supply. His plan includes regulatory changes to encourage digital asset innovation and reduce compliance costs for issuers.
WeatherlyThailand has seen a histroic rise in scam calls and SMS fraud, totalling 168 million in 2024 compared to the year prior. This surge prompted authorities to intensify their crackdown on cyber fraud operations across Southeast Asia.
CatherineUpbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, faces a three-month suspension for regulatory violations, including failure to meet anti-money laundering and KYC standards. The suspension, affecting new users, follows an investigation that revealed over 44,000 AML breaches and poor customer verification practices.
JoyChainflip introduced an upgrade to block illicit funds linked to the Bybit hack, protecting its platform and liquidity providers. The protocol now uses enhanced screening tools to prevent hackers from using its services to launder stolen assets.
WeatherlyHamster Kombat launches Hamster Network, a gaming-focused Layer-2 blockchain on TON, offering scalable, low-cost Web3 gaming infrastructure. Built on TON’s secure Layer-1, it supports dApps, a wallet, bridge, and DEX. Can this expansion revive its past hype and sustain relevance?
CatherineBybit has launched a website to track wallet addresses linked to the Lazarus Group after hackers stole over $1.4 billion in crypto. The exchange is offering a 5% reward from frozen assets to users who help identify and freeze stolen funds. Will this crowdsourced effort succeed or fall short?
KikyoClaude 3.7 Sonnet, an AI model from Anthropic, is playing "Pokémon Red" live on Twitch, overcoming challenges and making strategic decisions. Unlike earlier versions, it has successfully defeated three Gym Leaders, showing significant progress in AI's ability to solve problems and adapt to new situations.
AnaisCrypto influencer SolJakey has disclosed that he was forced to flee the country due to death threats following the controversial launch of the $LIBRA token.
CatherineStrive Asset Management suggested GameStop invest its $4.6 billion in Bitcoin to become a key player in digital assets. GameStop has not yet responded but is reportedly exploring alternative assets.
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