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Julian Assange stated that the core innovation of Bitcoin lies in its globally verifiable time-proof publishing mechanism. This concept establishes the foundation of the system and can be used to build other systems. He believes that the blockchain anchors history, breaking the logic of "controlling the present means controlling the past." (Bitcoin Archive)

The statutory waiting period for U.S. antitrust review has officially ended, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for the final completion of the transaction. The merger is expected to be formally completed around May 8, 2026. The termination of the HSR Act waiting period marks that the transaction has met all antitrust review requirements, allowing both companies to proceed with the merger process in accordance with the law. Market analysts point out that this development will significantly enhance transaction certainty. With regulatory barriers removed, Hami Melon Company’s strategic integration process will accelerate. This merger is expected to strengthen the company’s technological presence in the fields of digital payments and smart retail, injecting new momentum for future growth.

In this offer, the bank submitted a total of 18.6 million Visa B-2 shares. Visa's exchange offer aims to allow eligible shareholders to exchange their Visa B-1 shares or Visa B-2 shares for the company’s Class A common shares. This move is part of Visa's capital structure optimization plan.