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BitMart misses roadmap deadline and appoints financial adviser
BitMart missed a roadmap deadline and appointed a financial adviser, Cointelegraph reported. The exchange gave no asset figures or withdrawal timetable and said it would launch a feedback portal within five working days.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin expansion puts executive share plan under scrutiny
Metaplanet shareholders are seeking to cancel roughly 273 million potential shares added to an executive options pool that grew from 46 million to 319 million as the company issued equity to finance Bitcoin purchases.
Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin Jordans Sell Out as Saylor Builds a Consumer Brand
Strategy’s $250 Bitcoin-themed Jordans are sold out, with all nine listed sizes unavailable. CryptoSlate said the store accepts cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay as Saylor develops a consumer brand tied to Bitcoin.
NYPD Memos Warn Meta Glasses Could Enable Covert Filming
NYPD memos sent to Homeland Security warn that Meta’s smart glasses could be used for covert filming inside jails and police facilities, Decrypt reports. The documents highlight potential privacy and surveillance concerns around the devices.
Metaplanet CEO Addresses Concerns, but Shareholders Seek More Answers
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich addressed shareholder concerns, acknowledging that the company had not adequately explained its structure. He also denied involvement in MMXX Ventures’ trading decisions, but shareholders say key questions remain unanswered.
Google Releases Chrome Fix for High-Severity V8 Flaw Under Active Exploitation
Google patched a high-severity vulnerability in Chrome’s V8 engine after hackers had begun exploiting it. The company has not disclosed the attackers or targets, while technical details and the scope of the activity remain undisclosed.
Pineapple Financial Plans to Put $1B in Mortgage Records on Injective
Pineapple Financial plans to put $1 billion in mortgage records on Injective and eventually bring more than $10 billion in historical loans onchain, converting thousands of files into blockchain-based records.
Memecoin Trading Outpaced Direct Stock Markets on Robinhood Chain
Memecoin pairs involving Robinhood’s tokenized stocks recorded $217 million in volume on Robinhood Chain on Sept. 2, exceeding the $127 million traded in direct stock-token markets, according to data compiled by Adam Tehc.
Bitfinex Securities Adds Tokenized Notes Linked to Strategy and Metaplanet
Bitfinex Securities listed five tokenized equity-backed notes linked to Strategy and Metaplanet. Issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund, the notes trade against dollars, USDT and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors.
South Korea Plans Free Unlimited AI Access for Every Citizen
South Korea plans free AI access for every citizen, with three consortia sharing up to 512 state-supplied Nvidia B200 chips. Beta testing is scheduled for September, and the service is expected to offer unlimited tokens.
Metaplanet CEO Says Bitcoin Opportunity Is Emerging in Asia
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said at Bitcoin Asia that changing regulations and Asian demand for places to allocate cash could strengthen Bitcoin’s opportunity in the Far East, according to Bitcoin Magazine.
Meta Tests Robots as AI Infrastructure Expansion Raises Automation Concerns
Meta is testing robots in its data centers while expanding AI infrastructure. The company says it needs more skilled workers, but employees fear automation could reduce or eliminate some existing roles.