KuCoin has pleaded guilty to running an unlicensed money-transmitting business in the U.S. and will pay nearly $300 million in fines and forfeitures. As part of the settlement, co-founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang have stepped down, while the exchange works to rebuild under stricter global regulatory oversight.
AnaisTribe.Run, a Solana-based Social-Fi platform, has seen rapid growth, with user numbers rising from 1,400 in December 2024 to over 3,000 by January 2025. The platform offers unique creator-focused features, including the ability for creators to buy their own tokens before launch, and has benefited from a year of research, including feedback from former FriendTech users.
AnaisBitcoin struggles, dropping to the $95k range as Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China fuel market uncertainty. While he admits the US may feel “some pain,” he insists the benefits justify the cost. Could Bitcoin endure prolonged pressure under his policies?
CatherineSam Bankman-Fried is appealing his fraud conviction, citing judicial bias and suppressed evidence. His defense claims FTX customers saw no losses due to profitable investments like Anthropic and challenges the $11 billion repayment order, arguing he has forfeited all assets. Is this damage control or a valid appeal?
KikyoDeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, became the most downloaded app in the US, surpassing ChatGPT, but raised concerns over privacy and national security. Several countries, including the US, Italy, and Taiwan, swiftly banned the app due to fears of sensitive data being exposed to Chinese authorities.
AnaisMore US parents are shifting from traditional 529 college savings plans to Bitcoin, viewing it as a hedge against inflation and a long-term investment, despite its volatility. However, this raises concerns about missing out on the tax benefits offered by 529 plans. Could Bitcoin's appeal outweigh the advantages of conventional savings strategies?
CatherineAuthorities seized luxury items, including Louis Vuitton goods and a Mercedes Benz AMG A45, purchased with the proceeds of Ho Kai Xin's crimes, underscoring her misuse of stolen funds.
KikyoTrump Media launched Truth.Fi, a new platform focused on investing in cryptocurrencies and traditional assets. The platform is backed by a partnership with Charles Schwab for asset custody services.
WeatherlySoftBank and OpenAI formed a joint venture, SB OpenAI Japan, to bring AI services to Japanese businesses, with SoftBank committing $3 billion annually. SoftBank is also investing up to $25 billion in OpenAI and is involved in the $100 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project in the U.S.
Anais“I LOVE $TRUMP,” the US President posted, endorsing his Solana meme coin. Instead of a rally, the token plunged further, drawing criticism over his promotion.
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