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New Legislation in Norway Targets Bitcoin Mining Operations
Norway's new legislation aims to regulate data center operations by requiring registration with local authorities, specifically targeting Bitcoin mining operations.
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Amos Miller Wins Right to Sell Raw Milk Across State Lines
Amish farmer Amos Miller won the right to sell his raw dairy products across state lines despite a Pennsylvania state ban.
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House Passes Bill to Ramp Up Section 702 Surveillance Powers
The House-approved bill to reauthorize Section 702 of the FISA has sparked major concerns over expanded domestic surveillance.
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Chinese Fraud Victims Seek Return of Seized £3 Billion Bitcoin in UK
Over 128,000 victims of a Chinese scam are contesting to reclaim over £3 billion in bitcoin confiscated by UK authorities during a raid linked to a massive fraud operation valued a…
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Hong Kong Greenlights First Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Hong Kong conditionally approves its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling its ambition to become a major hub for Bitcoin investment in Asia.
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'Green Perks': How the Climate Agenda is Being Built Into Employee Benefits
Companies are integrating 'green perks' into employee benefits, reflecting a corporate appeal to the climate agenda.
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Five Essential Carnivore Diet Meals
This guide details five essential carnivore diet meals that support health and dietary simplicity.
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Coinbase Appeals to Higher Court in Landmark SEC Regulatory Case
Coinbase has appealed to a higher court to challenge the SEC's claim that secondary trades of digital assets are securities.
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Keto vs. Carnivore Diet: Which Should You Choose?
Learn about the key differences between the keto and carnivore diets, focusing on their approaches to carbohydrate intake, effects on inflammation, and impacts on autoimmune condit…
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U.S. Senator Calls for Ban on Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has called on President Biden to ban Chinese-made electric vehicles, citing economic threats and national security risks.
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Biden Administration Raises Costs for Oil and Gas Drilling on Federal Lands
The Biden administration's new rule significantly increase the costs requirements for oil and gas drilling on federal lands.
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Court Rules in Favor of California's Strict Auto Emission Rules
A federal appeals court has upheld California's authority to enforce stricter vehicle emissions standards than federal requirements.
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U.S. Government Bolsters Foreign Investment Regulator, Impacting TikTok and U.S. Steel Sale
The U.S. government's proposal to enhance CFIUS aims to increase scrutiny and control over foreign investments, significantly impacting cases like TikTok and the sale of U.S. Steel…
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U.S. House Votes to Extend FISA 702 Surveillance 'Reform'
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a two-year extension of FISA 702, allowing continued warrantless surveillance, amid debates and a failed amendment for warrant requiremen…
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Recent FBI Inquiry Targets Bitcoin Developers in Theft Investigation
The FBI has subpoenaed attendees of the 2022 CoreDev Atlanta event, probing the theft of 216 bitcoins from developer Luke Dashjr.
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Paraguay Reevaluates Ban on Bitcoin Mining
Paraguay is reevaluating its proposed Bitcoin mining ban, considering the economic advantages of using its energy surplus for local mining operations.
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Biden's Student Loan Debt Relief Proposal Estimated to Cost $84 Billion
A Penn Wharton Budget Model reveals the cost of Biden's new student loan cancellation plan.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals 25-Year Sentence for Fraud and Conspiracy
Sam Bankman-Fried appeals his 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy in the wake of FTX's collapse, a move that adds another chapter to this high-profile case.
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Craig Wright Drops Appeal Against Hodlonaut
Craig Wright's withdrawal of his appeal against Hodlonaut closes a prolonged legal dispute over allegations of Wright posing as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
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