Polymarket bans French users but still can’t stop VPNs
A reporter used a VPN to bypass Polymarket’s French ban that was put in place after one gambler made $85M betting on the US election. Source link
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Tech & AI
Coinbase eyes re-entry to India
Coinbase is working on its re-entry to India more than a year after it officially ceased operations in the world’s most populous nation. The American crypto exchange is engaging with various Indian authorities, including the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), an Indian government agency that scrutinizes financial transactions, according to two sources familiar with the matter
Bitcoin
Fold and Visa Boost Bitcoin Adoption With New Credit Card
Fold has teamed up with Visa to launch a bitcoin rewards credit card, offering up to 2% BTC back, exclusive perks, and a path to mainstream crypto adoption. Earn Bitcoin, Not Points: Fold’s New Visa Credit Card Offers Crypto Rewards Bitcoin rewards platform Fold has introduced a new credit card in partnership with Visa, allowing
Crypto
CZ explores creating a meme coin inspired by his dog, hints at BNB Chain interactions
Key Takeaways Binance’s former CEO is considering launching a meme coin inspired by his Belgian Malinois dog. The coin may interact with existing meme coins on BNB Chain if it’s launched. Share this article Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is mulling over launching a meme coin inspired by his Belgian Malinois dog, which might also interact with
Coinbase
Shock! Two thirds of memecoins now ‘worthless’ says new research
New research corroborates earlier findings that the vast majority of memecoins crash after their initial promotion and never recover. Source link
Tech & AI
Oppo Find N5: Global Launch Announced for World’s Thinnest Book-Style Foldable Smartphone
Its only limit to being any slimmer than it is now is the charging port, which is separated from the case by a small slither of metal, according to product manager Zhou Yibao. Oppo is careful not to claim the Find N5 as the thinnest foldable smartphone, as Huawei’s Mate XT Ultimate, measuring just 3.6
Bitcoin
Quick Take: Bybit CEO Rejects PI Listing
OKX’s decision to list PI token for spot trading has reignited controversy over its legitimacy, particularly in China, where it has been criticized for operating like a pyramid scheme. This is according to a post by the X account of Wu Blockchain, who also said that Ben Zhou, the CEO of Bybit has explicitly refused
Crypto
Return of The King? CZ Takes Aim At Binance Listing System
Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, former CEO of Binance, has made a candid critique of the exchange token listing process. In a series of posts on social media, CZ has expressed his concerns that the system is “a bit broken,” in light of the recent listing of a new TST meme coin on the crypto
Coinbase
Pump Fun livestreams spark backlash from disgusted traders
Controversial Pump Fun content, including gunplay and animal beheadings, has led many users to call for the end of its livestream feature. Source link
Tech & AI
Best last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas 2025
Last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts don’t have to be bad, or impersonal, or something you found in the bargain bit at CVS. Maybe you’ve just been doing a bit of unconscious research this whole time so you could find the absolutely perfect gift this year. (Yeah, that’s it.) If you waited until the last minute to