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Donald Trump serves fries at McDonald's five days after flop crypto launch

Just five days after the disappointing launch of Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto project, the former president and sexual predator has staged a bizarre publicity stunt that saw him dishing out fries at a Pennsylvania branch of McDonald’s. Trump was filmed salting fries and serving ‘customers’ in a move designed to poke fun at fellow presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ claims that she worked at the fast food chain in 1983. He was filmed saying, “I’ve now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala” and has repeatedly called Harris’ claim a lie despite being unable to provide any evidence to back up the allegation.  It goes without saying that Trump didn’t clock on to work a real shift. The Feasterville restaurant was reportedly shut for his arrival, ‘customers’ were screened by the US Secret Service, and nobody ordered their own food, instead receiving whatever Trump handed to them .  trump literally 5 days after launch...

Bitcoin mining revenue hits yearly low: Is BTC’s security at risk?

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) mining revenue plunges to new lows following the halving event, raising concerns about the network’s security and profitability for miners. Daily revenue from Bitcoin mining has dramatically fallen to under $3 million from an average of roughly $6 million in early 2024, marking a significant decline. This downturn follows the Bitcoin halving on April 20, 2024, which reduced the block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, effectively halving the miners’ income from block rewards. Despite a brief surge in transaction fees due to the introduction of a new token standard called Runes, which spiked the daily transaction fees to an all-time high of $78.3 million on April 20, the hype was short-lived. Picks for you Astar Network offers a new grant for token launches on Astar zkEVM 40 mins ago Opportunity? Bitcoin reconfirms $150,000 target 43 mins ago Silent Protocol unveils Ghost Layer, a modular Layer 1.5 for Ethereum 1 hour ago This So...

Nevada sports betting revenue hit $1.43B in 2023; Macau sees surge in January

Sports gambling has seen rapid expansion in the US since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling allowing states to regulate sports betting within their respective borders. Among the states best known for casinos in the US is Nevada, home to the famous Las Vegas city. Outside of the US, Macau is another destination witnessing a surge in sports betting activities. Nevada and Macau, two global gaming powerhouses, have recently released their gaming revenue reports, showcasing notable trends in the industry. Nevada witnessed record-breaking figures for both December 2023 and the full fiscal year, while Macau experienced a significant surge in January. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling legalizing online casinos to the popularity of slots for real money, Nevada has emerged as a powerhouse in the realm of traditional casinos and online casinos including crypto casinos. Nevada’s record gaming revenue In December 2023, Nevada achieved a historic milestone with...