Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy who later died of his injuries.
Month: April 2025
US watchdog sues Uber over subscription practices
The FTC accused Uber of charging people for its Uber One subscription service without getting their consent.
Harvard University sues Trump administration to stop funding freeze
The suit is part of a feud that escalated when the institution rejected a list of demands from the Trump administration.
Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Ukraine
The Russian president’s proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.
Bitcoin’s ‘Falling Wedge’ Pattern Might Not Be Bullish — Here’s the Price Target Bears Are Eyeing
Bitcoin’s breakout above $88K looks strong, but analysts warn the falling wedge may not be bullish. Here’s the bearish target institutions may be eyeing.
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Telegram User Privacy at Risk? CEO Threatens EU Exit Over Encryption Backdoor Push
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has issued a statement reinforcing the platform’s commitment to Telegram user privacy amid French legislative attempts to mandate backdoor access to encrypted messages. While Telegram updated its terms to share limited metadata with authorities under valid court orders, Durov maintains the company will not compromise encryption.
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WSJ: Circle, BitGo Pursue Elusive U.S. Bank Charters—Only Anchorage Holds One
Circle and bitgo have moved to secure U.S. banking charters, joining peers eyeing trust or industrial bank licenses as Congress has introduced stablecoin legislation. The filings have marked a pivot from crypto’s margins toward long‑term viability inside regulated finance.
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Crypto‑Friendly Paul Atkins to Take SEC Helm This Week, Industry Braces for Shake‑Up
Paul Atkins has been confirmed as SEC Chair and, sources say, could be sworn in this week after an April Senate vote. Observers note that his reported crypto holdings and prior agency experience may herald a milder enforcement posture toward digital‑asset firms.
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Koreans HODLing Hit a Record $73.4B After Trump’s Crypto Push
South Koreans are HODLing cryptocurrencies worth about $73.4 billion on local exchanges have set a peak, Bank of Korea data show. Experts cite a post‑Trump buying rush, tighter domestic rules, and expected stablecoin regulation for the jump in balances and daily trading volumes.
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Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
The cardinal will oversee the Vatican until a new pontiff is elected.