M*A*S*H actress Loretta Swit dies aged 87 Loretta Swit, who won two Emmy awards for her role on the popular comedy TV series MASH, died on Friday, according to her representative. She died at her home in New York at the age of 87, the BBC's news partner CBS reported, citing a statement from her representative. She likely died of natural causes, although a coroner's report is pending. On MASH, Swit played the Army nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. The series, which followed the fortunes of a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War, ran for 11 seasons from 1974 to 1983. Swit was nominated for numerous awards, and appeared in nearly every episode of the series, including the finale which attracted a record 106m US viewers. #LorettaSwit

The US could buy 1 million BTC — the bill will be introduced next week. Trump is for it, — said Senator Cynthia Lummis Also, according to her, the US government already owns about 200,000 BTC, but the exact information is unknown — the data was “classified” after an internal review at the request of the White House. #cryptonews

Trump Media to Create Bitcoin Reserve The company plans to raise $2.5 billion to buy bitcoins. All funds will be stored through Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital, and the deal itself should take place before May 29. #cryptonews

The world's largest Bitcoin conference starts in Las Vegas The world's largest Bitcoin conference, Bitcoin 2025, starts today in Las Vegas. The event will be held from May 27 to 29 and will be attended by many politicians and experts: JD Vance, Michael Saylor, Ross Ulbricht and others. It was thanks to this conference that Donald Trump was able to secure the support of the Bitcoin community and become the President of the United States. #cryptonews

Quantum Advances Could Break Bitcoin Encryption by 2030 #crypto #newscrypto

Weld Money is ceasing operations in Ukraine: users have been given until June 30 The Weld Money platform announced the cessation of operations in Ukraine due to "military and regulatory restrictions". ☝🏻Users are advised to withdraw all funds and close wallets and cards by June 30, 2025. The company does not specify what restrictions were the reason. #crypto #news

Institutions Increase Dominance Over the past week, ETFs acquired 25,500 BTC, while miners mined only 3,150 BTC. #cryptonews24

#Trump recommends imposing 50% tariff on EU from June 1 #topnews

What are the average amounts transferred in stablecoins in different blockchains? The most money is moved in the Ethereum network - about $68,000 per transaction. In second place is Base - about $20,000, and Tron closes the top three with $8,900. #cryptonews24

From 2026, all crypto companies in the UK will be required to collect and report detailed data about users and their transactions to the tax authorities. #cryptonews24

TikTok Restricts Searches on Macron’s Alleged "Cocaine Trip" to Kyiv – Bloomberg Reports TikTok has taken unprecedented steps to limit searches related to French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial visit to Kyiv, which has been the subject of wild rumors—including unverified claims of a "cocaine-fueled trip." According to Bloomberg, the platform has: ✔ Removed certain videos ✔ Restricted search results on the topic ✔ Geoblocked content for French users on X (Twitter) Why Is This Happening? The rumors appear to stem from disinformation campaigns, possibly aimed at discrediting Macron’s diplomatic efforts in Ukraine. While no credible evidence supports the claims, the viral nature of such content has forced platforms to intervene. TikTok’s decision highlights a growing dilemma: 🔹 Censorship vs. Misinformation – Should platforms aggressively block unverified claims, or does this set a dangerous precedent for free speech? 🔹 Geopolitical Manipulation – Pro-Russian actors have previously spread false narratives about Western leaders—is this another example? X (Twitter) Also Taking Action Reports suggest that X has begun hiding posts related to the rumor for users in France, raising questions about government pressure on social media moderation. Final Thoughts This incident underscores the power—and danger—of viral disinformation in geopolitics. While platforms like TikTok and X are trying to curb fake news, their actions also fuel debates over censorship and transparency. For now, one thing is clear: Macron’s Kyiv visit remains shrouded in online chaos—whether real or manufactured. #Macron #TikTok #Bloomberg #Disinformation #Censorship #France #Ukraine #XTwitter #SocialMedia #Geopolitics #Propaganda #CryptoNews #Misinformation

Coinbase Wallet Launches Encrypted Messaging – Security Experts Sound the Alarm Coinbase Wallet, the self-custody crypto wallet owned by the U.S. exchange giant, has introduced a new encrypted messaging feature, aiming to transform the app into a "super app" for Web3. However, cybersecurity experts warn that this move could unintentionally help scammers target users more effectively. What’s New? On Tuesday, Coinbase announced via X (formerly Twitter) that its wallet now supports end-to-end encrypted messaging using the XMTP protocol. The feature allows: Private & group chats (similar to Telegram) In-chat mini-apps (for seamless Web3 interactions) The goal is clear: make crypto transactions and communications more seamless. But not everyone is convinced this is a good idea. Security Experts Raise Concerns Taylor Monahan, MetaMask’s lead security expert, accused Coinbase of failing to address ongoing scams and account takeovers—and warned that encrypted messaging could make things worse: "Coinbase is building a convenient, encrypted communication channel for scammers to reach their audience." This isn’t the first time Coinbase has faced criticism over security. Anonymous blockchain investigator ZachXBT has repeatedly highlighted the platform’s vulnerability to social engineering attacks, claiming: "No other major exchange has this level of ongoing fraud issues." Why Is This Risky? While privacy-focused messaging sounds beneficial, experts fear: 🔴 Easier phishing – Scammers can impersonate support teams or trusted contacts. 🔴 More sophisticated fraud – Encrypted chats make it harder to track malicious actors. 🔴 No extra security layers – Unlike Telegram, Coinbase Wallet lacks reporting tools to flag scams. Coinbase’s Silence As of now, Coinbase has not publicly responded to these concerns. The company likely sees this as a step toward Web3 adoption, but critics argue it’s a dangerous gamble without stronger safeguards. Final Thoughts Encrypted messaging in wallets could be the future—but only if security keeps pace with innovation. Until Coinbase implements better scam prevention, users should stay vigilant and avoid engaging with unsolicited messages. #Coinbase #CoinbaseWallet #CryptoScams #EncryptedMessaging #Web3 #Cybersecurity #Blockchain #CryptoNews #Phishing #XMTP #MetaMask #ZachXBT #Privacy