Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried Characters Take The Stage
A new musical titled ‘Luigi: The Musical’ features characters based on Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, offering social commentary on American institutions.
Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons
X suspended dozens of memecoin-related accounts including Pump.fun and its founder’s handle without explanation, disrupting communication channels and sparking a surge in related memecoin trading activity.
Crypto Products ‘Defy Geopolitical Tensions’ in Sudden $1,900,000,000 Inflow Rebound: CoinShares – The Daily Hodl
Institutional crypto products saw $1.9 billion inflows last week, marking nine straight weeks of growth totaling $13.2 billion YTD, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading despite geopolitical tensions.
Crypto Is Now Trump’s Second-Most Lucrative Source of Income – Decrypt
President Trump’s 2024 financial disclosure reveals crypto as his second-largest income source at $58M, trailing only hospitality. Crypto earnings are expected to surpass other sectors in 2025.
Trump’s Truth Social Wants to Launch a Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF
Trump Media & Technology Group filed to launch a Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, allocating 75% to BTC and 25% to ETH. The ETF, pending SEC approval, will be custodied by Crypto.com.
Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets
Bybit launched a TradFi platform allowing users to trade gold, forex, stocks, and commodities alongside crypto, aiming to bridge traditional and emerging markets with a single account.
Coinbase slammed for backing US Army parade
Coinbase faces criticism for sponsoring a US Army parade, with users like Adam Cochran exiting their positions due to the exchange’s perceived political stance.
‘AI Godfather’ Warns Superintelligent Machines Could Kill Off Humans With Biowarfare – Decrypt
Geoffrey Hinton warns that superintelligent AI could surpass human control, posing existential threats like biowarfare and autonomous weapons, driven by profit motives and military applications.
Bitcoin Defies Middle East Turmoil, Climbs to $107.7K
Bitcoin rebounded to $107,700 despite Middle East tensions, with steady ETF inflows and muted volatility. QCP Capital noted resilience compared to past dips, while institutional interest remained strong.
Coinbase Faces Backlash Over ‘Tone-Deaf’ Sponsorship of US Army Parade – Decrypt
Coinbase faces criticism from crypto community for sponsoring a U.S. Army parade, with users claiming it contradicts Bitcoin’s anti-war ethos and Coinbase’s stated political neutrality.
