Governance
Top tech news today: May 28, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Block launches bitcoin checkout in Vegas Block has unveiled real-time bitcoin payments at Bitcoin 2025, allowing attendees to purchase merchandise quickly using the Lightning Network. Source 2. Trump Media aims for $25B fund Trump Media Group plans to raise $25 billion to suppor…
Headline
Tech News Roundup 1. Block launches bitcoin checkout in Vegas Block has unveiled real-time bitcoin payments at Bitcoin 2025, allowing attendees to purchase merchandise quickly using the Lightning Network. Source 2. Trump Media aims for $25B fund Trump Media Group plans to raise…
Context
Block has unveiled real-time bitcoin payments at Bitcoin 2025, allowing attendees to purchase merchandise quickly using the Lightning Network. Source Trump Media Group plans to raise $25 billion to support its bitcoin treasury, eyeing significant investment in the cryptocurrency market. Source
Evidence
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Analysis
Bitcoin has rallied over 50% to $111,880, driven by institutional support and spot market activity, despite concerns about profit-taking. Source Taiko has launched ‘Basedliners’ to enhance transaction speeds in blockchain, focusing on decentralized rollups for improved user experience. Source RIPE 90 in Lisbon attracted 820 attendees, featuring new Working Group Chairs and discussions on internet governance and resources. Source Major chipmakers Micron, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments are urging for exemptions from proposed tariffs on semiconductor imports to avoid hindering U.S. manufacturing. Source
Key Points
- 1. Block launches bitcoin checkout in Vegas
- 2. Trump Media aims for $25B fund
- 3. Bitcoin shows resilience amid profit-taking
- 4. Taiko introduces Basedliners for speed
- 5. RIPE 90 concludes successfully in Lisbon
Actions
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