Block 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.
AnaisCharacter.AI faced a wave of users quitting after a viral screenshot showed its emotional account deletion message, sparking backlash over manipulation and dependency. The company’s new CEO has since defended stricter safety rules and a ban on under-18 users, saying some user loss is expected.
AnaisChina has accused the U.S. of seizing 127,000 bitcoin, worth around $13 billion, in what it calls a state-backed cyber operation rather than a legal asset confiscation. The U.S. says the coins were linked to a Cambodian crypto fraud case, but China argues the seizure shows government-level involvement.
WeatherlyTether has hired two senior gold traders from HSBC to expand its growing bullion operations, adding to its $12 billion in physical gold reserves. The move marks a deeper push into hard assets as the company shifts its stablecoin backing away from traditional fiat investments.
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.
WeatherlyChinese national, Zhimin Qian, was jailed for bitcoin fraud in London, and UK authorities seized 61,000 bitcoins worth over £5 billion.
AnaisWorld Liberty Financial (WLFI) and AB Chain announced a collaboration under which USD1 has been deployed on AB Chain.
AlexWorld Liberty Financial（WLFI）与 AB 公链宣布达成合作，USD1 已正式在 AB 公链完成部署工作。
AlexVisa launched a pilot allowing US marketplaces to pay freelancers and creators in stablecoins such as USDC. It aims to make cross-border payments faster and more direct through instant transfers to crypto wallets.
WeatherlyNH NongHyup Bank is testing a system that lets tourists get VAT refunds instantly using stablecoins and blockchain. The pilot aims to reduce paperwork, speed up payments, and make cross-border refunds faster and more transparent.
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