# TikTok Related Articles

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43-Year-Old OnlyFans Helmsman Passes Away; He Once Bought ETH into the Company's Balance Sheet

Leonid Radvinsky, the 43-year-old Ukrainian-American majority owner of OnlyFans, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Under his leadership since acquiring 75% of the parent company Fenix International in 2018, OnlyFans grew into a subscription-based content platform valued at approximately $18 billion, with over 377 million users and 4.63 million creators. Radvinsky maintained a low public profile but quietly engaged with crypto initiatives. In 2022, OnlyFans introduced NFT profile picture verification via Ethereum, marking its first step into web3. That same year, Fenix International purchased $19.9 million worth of ETH, recording it on its balance sheet, though it later wrote down $8.46 million due to market declines. The company also donated 500 ETH (then around $1 million) to Ukraine DAO in support of war relief efforts. Although OnlyFans never integrated crypto payments, its founder Tim Stokely later launched Zoop, an NFT trading card platform on Polygon, applying the creator-paid subscription model to web3. In 2025, Zoop and HBAR Foundation even submitted a bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations with plans to incorporate token incentives and NFT-based creator monetization—though the deal did not materialize. Radvinsky’s tenure transformed OnlyFans into a financial powerhouse, generating over $6 billion in annual transactions and paying out more than $700 million in dividends in 2024 alone.

marsbit03/25 10:05

43-Year-Old OnlyFans Helmsman Passes Away; He Once Bought ETH into the Company's Balance Sheet

marsbit03/25 10:05

Wearing Slippers, Drinking Hot Water, Practicing Baduanjin: This Generation of Foreigners Collectively 'Diagnosed' as Chinese

An article from The New York Times Chinese website explores the viral TikTok trend where Western users humorously "diagnose" themselves as Chinese by adopting certain lifestyle habits. These include wearing slippers indoors, practicing the exercise Ba Duan Jin, using pillow covers, drinking hot water (often with apples, red dates, or goji berries), and embracing aunty-style floral cotton jackets. What began as a joke evolved into a popular meme, with users enthusiastically sharing their "very Chinese moments" and exploring details like whether to peel apples or switch to pears. While some Chinese-American influencers act as cultural arbiters, promoting practices like hotpot dinners or traditional medicine, others criticize the trend for oversimplifying and fetishizing Chinese culture. The phrase "diagnosed as Chinese" is particularly contentious, evoking racist stereotypes heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, the trend reflects a surprising shift towards admiration, with users praising China’s high-speed rail, electric vehicles, and affordable healthcare. The article notes that this fascination coexists with political tensions, such as the potential TikTok ban in the U.S., which drove users to Chinese app Xiaohongshu. Ultimately, the trend highlights both a romanticized vision of Chinese life and the complex dynamics of cultural exchange on social media.

比推03/20 19:18

Wearing Slippers, Drinking Hot Water, Practicing Baduanjin: This Generation of Foreigners Collectively 'Diagnosed' as Chinese

比推03/20 19:18

Bloomberg: A Romanian Presidential Election Influenced by a Crypto Trader

Bloomberg: A Romanian presidential election allegedly manipulated by a crypto trader. Bogdan Peschir, a 36-year-old crypto trader and top TikTok donor known as "Bogpr," was arrested for using his wealth and influence to support far-right candidate Călin Georgescu. Despite initial polls showing only 1% support, Georgescu won 22.9% in the first round of the November 2024 election. Romanian authorities, along with German and US intelligence, attributed this surge to foreign interference, specifically from Russia, conducted largely through TikTok. The platform saw massive manipulation via fake accounts and coordinated campaigns, making #calingeorgescu trend globally. The constitutional court annulled the results due to illegal use of technology and undeclared campaign funds, banning Georgescu from a May 2025 re-run. Peschir, who donated nearly $900,000 in TikTok contributions—$381,000 in the last month alone to pro-Georgescu creators—denies any wrongdoing, claiming he acted independently as a fan. The case highlights broader concerns about social media's role in elections and foreign disinformation campaigns. In the re-election, center-right candidate Nicușor Dan defeated another far-right opponent, though political polarization in Romania remains intense.

marsbit02/27 09:34

Bloomberg: A Romanian Presidential Election Influenced by a Crypto Trader

marsbit02/27 09:34

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