TikTok said in a statement that it was resuming service after reaching an agreement with the service provider, thanked Trump for providing the necessary clear information and assurances to the service provider that it would not face penalties, and said it would work with Trump to seek a long-term solution that would allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States.
Market news: TikTok said it will shut down services in the U.S. on Sunday unless the Biden administration "immediately provides a clear statement" assuring service providers that it will not enforce the law.
Web3 liquidity provider Ordered Network announced that Solana Ecosystem DEX Raydium has officially launched the beta version of perpetual contracts supported by Ordered. 8.40 million active users of raydium can now access over 90 highly liquid perpetual markets for a seamless trading experience. This partnership will further strengthen Ordered's position as a permissionless liquidity layer for Web3 trading, while providing Solana traders with more innovative market options. Previously, OrderlyNe...
HydraDAO, which funds research to extend human lifespan, announced it raised $4.10 million through a HYDRA token sale. HydraDAO is designed to provide humans with biological replacement parts, including whole-body replacements, for maximum lifespan.
ZKcandy, a gaming-focused layer 2 blockchain powered by ZKsync, today announced the completion of a $4 million private funding round from investors including Wemix Pte. Ltd., Animoca Ventures, Spartan Group, Perlone Capital, Presto Labs, Flowdesk, Prometheuz, Lecca Ventures, and Efficient Frontier. Angel investors and early contributors from Stacks, Analog, Mittaria, Xangle, and Trading Strategies also participated.
Auto trading service Cango entered the bitcoin mining space in November, paying $400 million for 50 EH/s of hashrate, instantly becoming one of the largest miners in the world. Bitcoin's hashrate is currently hovering at 823 EH/s, and once Cango's 50 EH/s is fully online, it will provide about 6% of the hashrate behind bitcoin. For reference, MARA Holdings (MARA), the world's largest listed miner, has a hashrate of just over 47 EH/s, followed by CleanSpark (CLSK) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) at 32 ...
According to Sina Technology, green energy service provider GCL Nengke and Ant Digital signed a strategic cooperation agreement, successfully completing the first domestic RWA (real world assets) based on photovoltaic physical assets, involving more than 200 million yuan. It is reported that this is the first domestic PV physical asset RWA, helping domestic green assets and overseas funds to efficiently connect, realize digital technology empowers the real industry. The cooperation aims to impro...
On December 22, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that the United States has once again provided military aid and arms sales to China's Taiwan region, which seriously violates the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-US joint communiques, especially the "August 17" communique. It seriously violates China's sovereignty and security interests, seriously violates the US leader's commitment not to support "Taiwan independence", and sends a serious wrong signal to the "Taiwan i...
MoneyGram, a global cross-border transfer provider, announced a partnership with Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency service platform OwlTing Group on the X platform. Through this cooperation, customers of MoneyGram's global MoneyGram outlets can use USDC stablecoins and local currencies to withdraw cash. It is reported that OwlPay Wallet Pro will be connected to MoneyGram International accounts to support USDC withdrawal and other transaction services.
US equity funds have seen inflows of $139.50 billion since Mr. Trump's victory on November 5, according to EPFR, the data provider. The buying spree made November the busiest month for inflows since 2000. The influx of new money helped propel major U.S. stock indexes to record highs, as traders shrugged off concerns that policy proposals such as a broad increase in tariffs could drive up inflation and threaten the Federal Reserve's plans for further rate cuts. Dirk - Managing Director of fund ma...
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense plans to provide the army with more than 30,000 long-range drones in 2025.
Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Bitmama has temporarily suspended its virtual Mastercard service due to unforeseen issues with its providers. The current situation comes as African fintech companies are facing card service challenges, including exchange rate fluctuations, chargeback fraud and insufficient funding. Some fintech companies blame provider issues, while others cite high costs and limited revenue opportunities. Despite these obstacles, some fintech companies such as Bitmama and Chipp...
OpenPad AI, a data-driven investment strategy platform leveraging decentralized AI analytics, announced the completion of a $2 million funding round led by Basics Capital, with participation from Protein Capital, Spicy Capital, Green Arrow Adventures, VivaTech Ventures, Brinc, Boba Network, Avalon Wealth Club, Coin Bold, TechFarm, and others. OpenPad AI combines blockchain technology with artificial intelligence, allowing users to access investment strategies, project scoring, and real-time mark...
According to an 8-K filing MicroStrategy provided to the SEC, MicroStrategy said that $11.30 billion of shares are still available for sale. As of Dec. 1, the company held a total of about 402,100 bitcoins.