FAT Brands, a publicly traded company, has expanded its payment options by accepting Bitcoin for franchisee royalty fees. The company remains open to incorporating additional digital assets and exploring customer payments in the future.
KikyoJaguar Land Rover paused US car shipments after Trump’s new 25% tariffs, adding pressure to the struggling UK auto industry. At the same time, crypto markets sank, with Bitcoin and altcoins falling sharply as investors reacted to growing global trade tensions.
WeatherlyTinder has launched The Game Game, a new AI-powered, voice-based feature for US iOS users, aimed at helping users practice flirting and conversation. Powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, it reflects Tinder’s push to integrate AI into dating. A global rollout has yet to be announced.
CatherineZachXBT criticised Coinbase for locking him out of his account twice and failing to disclose a data breach that led to thefts. His comments reflect growing frustration with the exchange's lack of transparency and security issues, which have raised concerns within the crypto community.
AnaisTrump’s latest tariffs have rattled global markets, with critics calling them more misguided than his Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan. In 44 trading days, the tariffs have wiped out over $11 trillion from the US stock market, and the global crypto market has fallen over 11%. Can crypto survive under this administration?
KikyoJustin Sun has accused First Digital Trust (FDT) of stealing $456 million from client funds, claiming the money was moved to a Dubai company without consent or collateral. FDT denies the allegations, calling them malicious, while Sun calls for urgent regulatory action in Hong Kong to address the situation.
AnaisCan AI-driven drones enhance the speed and accuracy of wildfire detection? Dryad Network, a pioneering company in early wildfire detection, aims to do just that with its advanced AI-powered system, the Silvaguard drone.
CatherinePump.fun is reintroducing its live-streaming feature after a five-month suspension due to harmful content incidents, with new moderation safeguards in place. The platform is rolling it out to 5% of users initially to test these improvements, aiming to balance creativity with safety.
AnaisHong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved licensed crypto platforms to offer staking services, with strict regulations for security and transparency. This move is part of Hong Kong's broader strategy to strengthen its position as a global crypto hub while ensuring investor protection.
WeatherlyCZ, 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?
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