A judge in Florida has ruled in favor of Kevin O'Leary, with former cryptocurrency influencer Ben Armstrong being ordered to pay $2.8 million in damages for defamation. Armstrong accused O'Leary and his wife of being involved in a fatal incident on social media, publicly revealing O'Leary's private number, which led to a temporary suspension of his account.

February 14 News, Kevin O’Leary won a default judgment in a defamation case against Ben “BitBoy” Armstrong in the Southern District of Florida Federal Court, with a total compensation of $2.8 million. The court found that the defendant’s posting of “malicious” false accusations and private information on social media constituted serious defamation and punitive damages. The judgment shows that O’Leary was awarded $750,000 in emotional distress damages, $78,000 in reputation damages, and an additional $2 million in punitive damages. The judge noted that as a public figure engaged in media and business collaborations, damage to O’Leary’s reputation would directly affect his performance invitations and business relationships. Expert testimony, based on the viewership of the involved posts, the size of the affected audience, and repair costs, estimated the reputation loss at $78,000.

AWE has launched a new asset issuance mechanism called World Launch, providing a playable interactive experience for AI-native projects. The first project, AI Shark Tank, will go live on July 1, 2025, with a fundraising target of $2 million. The Token will adopt a distribution and Liquidity mechanism to ensure fair participation for users.

Gate.io Data News on May 22nd: Medtronic announced the official release of its SHARK laparoscopic stapler. The SHARK laparoscopic stapler is equipped with an intelligent chip that supports the TRS algorithm, enabling intelligent speed adjustment, intelligent evasion, and intelligent feedback. This helps surgeons achieve higher rates of successful nail formation and lower failure rates during tissue or blood vessel cutting and suturing processes, providing a more reassuring surgical experience.