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OPEC Chief Claims 'Oil Era Far From Over' in Recent MEES Commentary
In his MEES commentary, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais argues against the narrative of the impending end of oil.
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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Ruling Denying Fed Master Account Access
Custodia Bank has appealed against a court ruling that supported the Federal Reserve's decision to deny them a master account.
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Phoenix Wallet to be Removed from US App Stores
Phoenix Wallet, managed by ACINQ, is withdrawing from US app stores on May 3rd, 2024, amid concerns over potential regulatory classification as a Money Services Business.
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Bill.com Cuts Off Banking Services to Lightspark
Bill.com cuts off Lightspark, exposing the financial industry's ongoing blockade against Bitcoin businesses.
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UK Law Enforcement Granted Authority to Seize Bitcoin in Criminal Cases Without Arrests
The UK has granted law enforcement the authority to seize Bitcoin linked to 'criminal activities' without arrests.
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Anthony Fauci to Address COVID-19 Response and Origins in Upcoming Public Testimony
Anthony Fauci is set to publicly address his role in the U.S. COVID-19 response and the virus's debated origins in his first testimony since retirement.
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PayPal Pushes ESG Agenda on Bitcoin Miners
PayPal's latest initiative pushes a ESG agenda on Bitcoin mining, favoring 'green miners' with exclusive financial perks.
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Biden Signs $95 Billion Foreign Aid Bill
President Joe Biden has signed a $95 billion national security package, increasing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and imposing stringent measures on TikTok.
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Beck & Bulow Adopts Bitcoin, Embracing It as a Key Treasury Reserve Asset
Beck & Bulow has embraced Bitcoin, incorporating it into their payment systems, employee 401k plans, and as a key component of their treasury reserves.
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Maxine Waters Says House Could See Stablecoin Legislation Soon
Representative Maxine Waters reports that the U.S. House is nearing the finalization of a stablecoin bill.
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Iconic 'Buy Bitcoin' Sign from 2017 Congressional Hearing Sells for 16 BTC
The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign from a 2017 Congressional hearing fetched 16 BTC at auction, reflecting its iconic status and supporting further Bitcoin development.
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Biden Proposes Highest Capital Gains Tax Rate in Over a Century
President Biden's 2025 budget proposal aims to increase the capital gains tax to 44.6%.
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DOJ Charges Samourai Wallet Founders With Money Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged the founders of Samourai Wallet with facilitating over $100 million in money laundering through 'dark web transactions' and operating wit…
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Biden Administration Hit with Lawsuits Over Ban of Noncompete Agreements
The Biden administration's ban on noncompete agreements has sparked lawsuits from business groups alleging government overreach.
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California Faces Up to $20 Billion in Costs to Update Grid for EV Mandates
Researchers at UC Davis predict that California's electric grid will need up to $20 billion in upgrades by 2045 to handle increased demands from electric vehicles.
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Strike Launches Bitcoin Payment Services in Europe
Strike has expanded its payment services to Europe, aligning with the growing global adoption of Bitcoin.
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Hong Kong Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Set to Trade on April 30
Hong Kong has approved its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, which will begin trading on April 30.
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Open Source Justice Manifesto
By taking conventional ADR and ODR designs, however, and deploying them through free open-source software and protocols, communities and individuals can harness the full potential…
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Oil and Gas Leaders Slam Biden's Green Energy Policies at Texas Congressional Hearing
At a congressional field hearing in Texas, oil and gas industry leaders criticized President Biden's green energy policies, arguing they impose high costs and threaten jobs without…
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Moscow Court Denies Appeal by U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich in Espionage Case
A Moscow court has rejected U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against his espionage charge detention, intensifying U.S.-Russia diplomatic tensions and highlighting concerns…
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