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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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Donald Trump Works Fry Station at Pennsylvania McDonald’s
Donald Trump worked the fry station at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s during a campaign stop, reigniting his criticism of Kamala Harris and connecting with swing-state voters.
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Florida Sues Federal Government Over Noncitizen Voter Data Dispute
Florida has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeking access to noncitizen data to maintain accurate voter rolls, as part of its efforts to ensure e…
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Supreme Court Allows Biden Climate Rule on Coal Plants to Stand for Now
The Supreme Court has allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect while legal challenges continue.
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Tesla Moves $765 Million in Bitcoin to Unknown Wallets
Tesla has moved $765 million worth of Bitcoin to unknown wallets, raising speculation about the company's future Bitcoin strategy while no immediate plans to sell are apparent.
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Trump-Endorsed WLFI Token Sale Sees Website Outages
The World Liberty Financial token sale, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, faced significant website outages due to overwhelming traffic, selling only 1.7% of its WLFI toke…
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TD Bank Faces $3 Billion Fine for Failing to Report 'Suspicious Crypto Activity'
TD Bank faces a $3 billion fine for violating the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to report suspicious cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering networks, marking the larg…
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Kamala Harris Unveils Crypto Regulation Plan Focused on Black Investors
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her plan to back a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, emphasizing protections for Black investors as part of her "Opportunity Agenda for…
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Trump and Harris Tied in Latest National Polls Ahead of Election Day
With three weeks until Election Day, national polls show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris tied at 48% among registered voters, reflecting a tightening race as momentum for Harris sta…
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TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Faces Record $3.1 Billion in Fines
TD Bank has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges and agreed to a $3.1 billion settlement, marking the largest financial penalty for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act in U.S.…
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Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Creditor Repayment Deadline to 2025
The Mt. Gox trustee has extended the repayment deadline for creditors to October 2025, delaying the release of $2.8 billion worth of Bitcoin.
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