Apple Bans Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat in China
Apple removed @jack’s Bitchat from the China App Store on February 28, 2026, due to non-compliance with local security laws, impacting its availability in China. #Update #Legal
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Kalshi Contracts Approved by Nevada Court
Judge Jason Woodbury issued a preliminary injunction against @Kalshi, requiring geofencing by May 4, 2026, to block Nevada users after ruling its event contracts as unlicensed gambling.
OpenAI Acquires TBPN Podcast Startup
OpenAI acquires Technology Business Programming Network, integrating its team to enhance AI communication strategies while maintaining editorial independence. Co-founders report to Chris Lehane. #Update #Tech
Coinbase Launches x402 AI Agents Foundation
The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation, incorporating Coinbase’s x402 protocol for AI-driven web payments, supported by Google, Microsoft, and Visa. #Update #Tech
Bitcoin Mining Profitability Boosted by Luxor
Luxor Technology Corporation launched Commander, enhancing bitcoin mining with real-time fleet monitoring and profitability optimization via the Intelligent Miner algorithm. #Update #Crypto
NFT Transforms into BMW Apecar at IAA
BMW handed over the unique “Apecar 1/1” to collector Dennis Weidner, transforming a BAYC NFT into a bespoke vehicle at IAA Mobility in Munich. #Update #NFT
Bitcoin Market-Maker Keyrock Launches Wealth Division
Keyrock launches Asset & Wealth Management division after acquiring Turing Capital, enhancing crypto services for institutional and private investors. #Update #Crypto
Microsoft Launches DMI Tokenization for Funds
The London Stock Exchange Group launched its Digital Markets Infrastructure platform for private funds, powered by Microsoft Azure, facilitating its first transaction with blockchain technology. #Update #Finance
TON Strategy Boosts Onchain Revenue with Buybacks
TON Strategy Company (Nasdaq: TONX) repurchased 250,000 shares below TAV and began staking toncoin for onchain revenue generation. #Update #Crypto $TON
Bitcoin Transactions Surge 50% on Chipper Cash
@ChipperCash’s bitcoin platform, using Voltage’s lightning infrastructure, now routes over 50% of transactions via the lightning network, a significant deployment in Africa. #Update #Fintech
Bitcoin: Cupcake Transforms Phones into Cold Storage
Cake Wallet launches Cupcake, an app turning spare devices into air-gapped cold storage for crypto security without cost or data collection. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin Bank-Grade Custody Bybit Integration
Swiss digital-asset bank @SygnumBank integrates crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect platform, offering off-exchange custody and enabling trading with regulated, bank-grade security. #Update #Crypto
Binance Targets Hong Kong Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong’s financial regulator receives interest from 77 institutions for stablecoin licenses, including Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. #Update #Crypto
StablecoinX Secures $890M for Ethena Ecosystem
@TLGYAcquisition and StablecoinX Assets Inc. secure $890M in PIPE financing for ENA treasury strategy, including $530M additional commitment. #Update #Crypto $ENA