Crypto 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.
AnaisFlorida is investigating Robinhood for allegedly misleading users about the true costs of crypto trading on its app. The state claims Robinhood promoted itself as cheap while hiding fees through its payment system.
WeatherlyOpenAI is getting ready to launch its own AI-powered web browser, which could be released within weeks. The browser aims to let users complete tasks through a chat interface instead of clicking through websites, directly challenging Google Chrome.
AnaisMoo Deng the hippo turned one, sparking a four-day festival at a Thai zoo and renewed interest in her memecoin. The MOODENG token surged over 17% on her birthday, driven by fan hype, whale activity, and Solana’s growing memecoin market.
WeatherlyA Japanese firm, Gates Inc., is turning $75 million worth of Tokyo real estate into digital tokens using the Oasys blockchain. The move aims to make it easier for overseas investors to buy and sell property in Japan by using blockchain-based ownership records.
AnaisA man jailed for a major crypto theft has had his prison sentence raised to 12 years after refusing to return any of the stolen funds. The judge criticised him for living in luxury without paying back the $20 million he owes.
WeatherlyBank of America has launched a new research series called On Chain to explore blockchain, stablecoins, and tokenised assets. The bank sees Ethereum and companies like Stripe as key to the future of digital finance and payment systems.
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