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Strategy sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M to fund dividendsMichael Saylor’s Strategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin (BTC) to fund preferred stock dividend payments and replenish its cash reserves.Strategy sold the Bitcoin for $216 million, reducing its total holdings to 843,775 Bitcoin, according to a Monday 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.This included 1,363 Bitcoin sold at an average price of $59,256 between last Monday and Tuesday, and 2,225 Bitcoin sold at an average price of $60,773 between Wednesday and Sunday.Strategy disclosed the sale of 32 Bitcoin in early June, as its first reported Bitcoin sale since the 2022 tax-loss…

Africa’s most populous nation is rolling out a national digital postcode system led by the Nigerian Postal Service, a postcode project that will reshape how citizens are located, identified, and accessed across digital and physical systems, JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes “Turn left after the stadium.” “It’s the red gate opposite the filling station.” “Ask anyone for Mr Kola’s house.” For millions of Nigerians, directions have long relied on landmarks rather than street names or house numbers. It is a system so ingrained that few stop to question it until a delivery rider calls for the third time, an ambulance struggles to…

The decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) behind the Bonk (BONK) memecoin reported that an unknown entity had removed $20 million worth of the tokens in what it described as an attack using a “malicious governance proposal.”In a Monday X post, the Bonk project said that it had informed law enforcement after the $20 million attack and was working to “recover funds and identify those responsible.” According to BonkDAO, the parties had drained $20 million in tokens from the project’s treasury on the Solana blockchain.One of the dog-themed memecoins, along with tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), BONK launched in…

England soccer player Jordan Henderson has been hospitalized after suffering an injury while celebrating the country’s historic World Cup win over Mexico. After the Sunday, July 5, match in Mexico City, Henderson, 36, and the players went over to their fans behind a goal to sing “Wonderwall.” (The Oasis track has become England’s unofficial anthem during the iconic tournament.) While celebrating, Henderson fell over an advertising board and remained down on the field. England captain Harry Kane saw what happened and motioned for first responders to assist. “Hendo just fell over there and I think he’s OK, something to do…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of one property and the interim forfeiture of four others linked to former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who is serving a 75-year prison sentence for corruption. Judge James Omotosho made the orders in a ruling on applications filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC announced in a statement posted on its official X account on Monday that the judge gave the forfeiture orders on Thursday. The permanently forfeited property is Walijam Apartments, located at Plot 435, No. 43 Lobito Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. The other…

England captain Harry Kane was left almost speechless after the Three Lions produced a courageous display to edge Mexico 3-2 in a pulsating FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, sealing their place in the quarter-finals after one of the tournament’s most dramatic encounters. Fresh from celebrating with his teammates by singing Wonderwall in the dressing room, Kane struggled post-match to put into words the emotions of a remarkable night at the iconic Mexico City Stadium, where England overcame fierce opposition, a hostile atmosphere and a second-half red card to book a last-eight meeting with Norway. “It was a…

The Government of Paraguay has condemned remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla against France captain, Kylian Mbappe, saying the comments were contrary to the values of peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity. In a statement on Monday, the government said the senator’s remarks did not reflect its position or that of the Paraguayan people, noting that she alone was responsible for her comments as a lawmaker. “The Government of the Republic of Paraguay deplores and rejects the statements made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national football team, Kylian Mbappe. “These statements are contrary…

Former Tether chief investment officer Richard Heathcote is seeking to sell part of his 1.26% stake in the stablecoin issuer, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter.Heathcote stepped down as Tether’s chief investment officer in March to take an advisory role after overseeing the stablecoin issuer’s investment portfolio. Bloomberg reported the planned sale involves only part of his 1.26% ownership stake.Tether issues USDt (USDT), the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization. With a circulating supply of roughly $184 billion, USDT accounts for roughly 59% of the stablecoin market, according to DefiLlama data.The planned sale could offer…

SZA is sharing a major personal update. “Finally took the time [and] got formally diagnosed,” the Grammy-winning singer, 36, wrote via her private Instagram account on Sunday, July 5, according to The Jasmine Brand. “Aspergers/high functioning autism/smarter than u n****s so stop playing in my face cause pattern recognition told me and I WILL get to the bottom of it thanks.” SZA (real name Solána Imani Rowe) also shared a photo of her medical paperwork, which read, “Solána Rowe is a … woman who presents with a history, patterning of scores, behaviors, on examination that are quite consistent with Autism…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says he has briefed President Bola Tinubu on the security situation, the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs), ongoing development projects and the political climate in the state following the recent Benue’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Mr Alia disclosed this on Monday after a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor said the visit was partly to appreciate Mr Tinubu for identifying with Benue during the anniversary celebrations and to provide an update on developments in the state. “On a number of counts, the president visited the state just one week ago…