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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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Detroit to Become Largest U.S. City to Accept Bitcoin for Tax Payments
Detroit will become the largest U.S. city to accept Bitcoin for tax payments, launching a secure platform by 2025.
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Trump Celebrates Bitcoin's 16th Anniversary
Donald Trump marks Bitcoin’s 16th anniversary with a call to end Kamala Harris’s “war on crypto,” highlighting his pro-Bitcoin stance ahead of the 2024 election.
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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis Advocates for “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” in State Pension Fund
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis proposes a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" for the state pension fund, urging the State Board of Administration to assess Bitcoin as a hedge and diversificat…
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Emory University Reports Holding $15 Million in Bitcoin Shares Through Grayscale Trust
Emory University disclosed holding $15.1 million in Bitcoin shares through the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust.
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Switzerland’s Lugano Unveils “Disappearing” Satoshi Nakamoto Statue to Honor Bitcoin’s Creator
Switzerland’s Lugano has unveiled a unique "disappearing" statue honoring Bitcoin’s mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto.
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U.S. Government Investigates Tether for Possible Sanctions Violations and Money Laundering
The U.S. government has launched an investigation into Tether, the company behind the stablecoin USDT, for potential sanctions violations and money-laundering concerns.
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Bitcoin Rights Bill Clears Pennsylvania House with Bipartisan Support
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed the Bitcoin Rights Bill with overwhelming bipartisan support, advancing legislation that provides regulatory clarity for digita…
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Elon Musk's $1 Million Daily Voter Giveaway Under DOJ Scrutiny
The DOJ has warned Elon Musk's America Super PAC that its $1 million daily voter giveaways in swing states may violate federal election laws.
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Donald Trump to Appear on Joe Rogan's Podcast Ahead of Election
Former President Donald Trump will appear on Joe Rogan's podcast in a high-profile interview ahead of the 2024 election, set to be filmed in Austin, Texas.
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Yellen Announces $20 Billion U.S. Contribution to $50 Billion Ukraine Loan
The U.S. is set to contribute $20 billion to a $50 billion G7-led loan program for Ukraine, with funds backed by frozen Russian assets.
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