Tether vows Bitcoin mining dominance as Pakistan, UK politicians look to advance Bitcoin reserves

Tether announces plans to dominate Bitcoin mining with $2B energy investments, while Pakistan and UK politicians propose national Bitcoin reserves and crypto-friendly policies.
364,333 Americans At Risk As Data Giant Discovers Breach – Social Security Numbers, Names and Other Sensitive Info Stolen – The Daily Hodl

LexisNexis Risk Solutions reports a data breach affecting 364,333 Americans, exposing sensitive info like Social Security numbers. The firm offers free identity monitoring and has launched an investigation.
Bitcoin Price Hits $106K as NYC Plans $552M BitBond Launch and Forecasts $250K

Bitcoin price reaches $106K as NYC announces $552M BitBond initiative, with analysts predicting BTC could hit $250K. The bonds are backed by Bitcoin, marking a major crypto adoption milestone.
Asia Morning Briefing: Cooling BTC Pushing Up Altcoin Volumes

Bitcoin trades above $105K with 1% drop as altcoin volumes rise. U.S. House Republicans introduce a crypto bill giving CFTC oversight, while SEC’s Hester Peirce emphasizes investor responsibility.
CEO Paolo Ardoino Said, “Tether Will Be The Biggest Bitcoin Miner In The World”

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced plans to make Tether the world’s largest Bitcoin miner by year-end, with $2B invested in energy and mining. The company also revealed AI and wallet projects.
Breaking: Federal Appeals Court Pauses Trade Court’s Ruling Against Trump Tariffs

A Federal Appeals Court has paused a ruling against Trump’s tariffs, giving the administration time to appeal. The Justice Department argued the Trade Court’s decision infringed on Trump’s foreign policy rights.
Why GameStop Still Resonates with Crypto Investors

GameStop invests $505M in Bitcoin, adding 4,710 BTC to its treasury, signaling long-term crypto commitment. The move resonates with crypto investors due to its anti-establishment ethos and financial rebellion symbolism.
Musk says no deal signed with Telegram despite Grok integration announcement

Elon Musk denied signing a deal with Telegram to integrate Grok AI, despite Telegram’s announcement of a partnership. Discussions are ongoing, with no finalized terms or launch date disclosed.
Citigroup’s Equity Strategist Says $2,000,000,000,000 Deficit Is Good for Economy and S&P 500 Earnings – Here’s Why – The Daily Hodl

Citigroup strategist Scott Chronert argues the $2 trillion US deficit could stimulate the economy and boost S&P 500 earnings despite potential stock valuation pressures from higher interest rates.
Telegram raises $1.7 billion in convertible bond offering

Telegram raised $1.7 billion in a convertible bond offering, with $745 million for growth and $955 million to repay debt. The company also announced a tentative AI partnership with xAI.