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Virgin Voyages Becomes First Cruise Line to Accept Bitcoin
Virgin Voyages has become the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin, introducing an "Annual Pass" program for unlimited luxury cruising.
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DOJ Investigated EcoHealth Alliance Over Wuhan Lab and COVID-19 Origins, House Report Reveals
A House subcommittee report reveals the DOJ’s secret investigation into EcoHealth Alliance's funding of controversial research at the Wuhan lab.
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U.S. Government Moves $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin Seized from Silk Road to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred 19,800 Bitcoin worth $1.9 billion from Silk Road seizures to Coinbase Prime, fueling speculation about potential liquidation.
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Brazil Proposes National Bitcoin Reserve to Hedge Against Global Risks
Brazil's Congress is considering a bill to establish a Sovereign Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, allocating up to 5% of its international reserves to Bitcoin as a hedge against global e…
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Rumble Announces $20 Million Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Rumble has announced plans to allocate up to $20 million of its cash reserves to Bitcoin.
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Trump Nominates Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary.
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Gary Gensler to Step Down as SEC Chair
SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down on January 20, 2025, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
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Trump Team Considers Establishing First-Ever "White House Crypto Role"
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is reportedly exploring the creation of a dedicated White House role for cryptocurrency policy.
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Michael Saylor to Present Bitcoin Strategy to Microsoft Board
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, will present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board, following a shareholder proposal to assess Bitcoin as a potent…
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FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg Announces Resignation Ahead of Trump Administration
FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg has announced his resignation, effective January 19, 2025.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis Proposes Selling Federal Gold to Fund a National Bitcoin Reserve
Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced the BITCOIN Act, proposing the sale of Federal Reserve gold to fund a national Bitcoin reserve.
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Major Advertisers Return to X After Year-Long Boycott
Major brands like Disney, IBM, and Warner Bros. Discovery are cautiously resuming advertising on X after a year-long boycott.
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Gary Gensler Hints at Possible Resignation as SEC Chair
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler hinted at a potential resignation in a recent speech, reflecting on his tenure.
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Pennsylvania Proposes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Pennsylvania has introduced the groundbreaking Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act, which would allow the state to allocate up to 10% of its $7 billion treasury into Bitcoin.
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Trump Nominates Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence.
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Massive Layoffs Expected at CNN as Network Struggles with Low Election Day Ratings
CNN is preparing for extensive layoffs across its organization following low Election Day ratings, with CEO Mark Thompson spearheading a shift to digital-focused content.
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Bhutan’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $1 Billion Amid Latest BTC Rally
The Royal Government of Bhutan’s Bitcoin holdings have crossed $1 billion in value, bolstered by a recent price surge and a sustainable mining strategy leveraging hydropower.
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Whitney Webb and Mark Goodwin on Stablecoins and Dollar Hegemony
Recorded the week after the 2024 election, Whitney Webb and Mark Goodwin warn that the result didn't change the plan: stablecoins are being built into a programmable, surveillable…
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $20 Billion as Bitcoin Hits All-Time High
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings have soared past $20 billion as Bitcoin hits an all-time high of $81,617, showcasing the firm’s remarkable 100% return on investment.
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FTX Estate Sues Anthony Scaramucci and SkyBridge Capital
FTX has filed 25 lawsuits targeting entities like SkyBridge Capital, Storybook Brawl developers, and Deltec Bank, aiming to reclaim millions invested by former CEO Sam Bankman-Frie…
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