The Chinese government has announced severe penalties against major US stock trading platforms operating within China, confiscating all illegal gains. This could benefit centralized exchanges (CEXs) and on-chain US stock trading. China's Securities and Exchange Commission (CSRC) has cracked down on illegal cross-border activities by Tiger Brokers (NZ), Futu Securities (HK), and Longbridge Securities (HK). The three platforms are accused of unauthorized securities trading services, marketing, public fund sales, and futures brokerage in mainland China. The CSRC and eight other departments have issued a joint plan to ban overseas firms from offering account opening, trading, and fund transfer services, with a two-year cleanup period for existing illegal business.

A Russian man faces the death penalty in Thailand over drugs A 29-year-old man from St. Petersburg was detained while traveling from Pattaya to Phuket. During a search, police found nearly 2 kg of hard drugs in his bag, including heroin, methamphetamine, and ecstasy. In Russia, he had already been convicted for selling cannabis oil and was placed on an international wanted list.A Russian man faces the death penalty in Thailand over drugs. He is currently under arrest in Thailand, where trafficking such quantities of drugs can carry the death penalty under local law.

Cristiano Ronaldo saw his mother in tears during the Euro 2024 penalty shootout and couldn’t hold back his emotions. 💔 The bond between them is something special. Now all eyes are on the World Cup, with many fans hoping he can give her one last unforgettable moment. 🏆❤️🐐