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BNY Mellon Becomes First Bank to Bypass SEC's SAB121
BNY Mellon becomes the first U.S. bank to receive an exemption from the SEC's SAB 121, allowing it to expand institutional Bitcoin custody services.
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Donald Trump Becomes First U.S. President to Make Bitcoin Payment at PubKey
Donald Trump made history as the first U.S. president to publicly use Bitcoin, making a transaction at PubKey in New York City.
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Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to Global Human Rights Projects
The Human Rights Foundation has awarded 10 Bitcoin, worth $590,000, to 20 global projects focused on advancing financial privacy, Bitcoin education, and decentralized mining in aut…
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Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Metaplanet has purchased ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 398.8 BTC as part of the company's ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial o…
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FBI Warns of North Korean Cyber Threats Against U.S. Bitcoin ETFs
The FBI has warned that North Korean hackers are targeting U.S. cryptocurrency ETFs using sophisticated social engineering techniques.
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RFK Jr. Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially suspended his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsed Donald J. Trump, citing issues like free speech and chronic illness as key reasons for hi…
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El Salvador Launches Bitcoin Training for 80,000 Public Servants
El Salvador launches a groundbreaking Bitcoin certification program to train 80,000 public servants, reinforcing its leadership in global Bitcoin adoption.
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Democratic Party Omits Bitcoin from 2024 Platform
The Democratic Party's 2024 platform excludes any mention of Bitcoin, signaling a continuation of the administration's cautious approach.
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EU Walks Back Thierry Breton’s ‘Harmful Content’ Warning to Elon Musk
The European Commission has rebuked Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton for sending an unapproved letter to Elon Musk.
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EU Issues Warning to Elon Musk Ahead of Trump Interview on X
The European Union has issued a warning to Elon Musk, owner of X, ahead of his interview with Donald Trump.
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Labour Proposes New Measures to Force Tech Giants to Ban 'Misinformation'
The UK Government is considering new measures that could require tech giants to curb the spread of "fake news" on social media platforms.
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Santa Monica to Host Bitcoin Open-Source Festival in October
Santa Monica will host its first open-source Bitcoin festival on October 18th, aiming to educate the local community on Bitcoin's transformative potential and its role in the city'…
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Democrats Launch "Crypto for Harris" to Compete with Trump
Democrats have launched a new campaign initiative called "Crypto for Harris" to appeal to the cryptocurrency community and counter former President Donald Trump's growing influence…
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Russia Greenlights Bitcoin Mining and Cross-Border Settlements
Russia's State Duma has passed bills legalizing Bitcoin mining and establishing an experimental regime for cross-border settlements.
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U.S. Government Moves $2B of 'Silk Road' Bitcoin
The U.S. government has transferred approximately $2 billion worth of bitcoin seized from the Silk Road case, causing Bitcoin's value to drop nearly 5% from session highs.
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University of Wyoming Launches Pioneering Bitcoin Research Institute
The University of Wyoming has launched the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, the first dedicated to Bitcoin research.
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Whitney Webb and Mark Goodwin on the Privatized Surveillance State
Investigative journalists Whitney Webb and Mark Goodwin on how the surveillance state was deliberately routed through the private sector, from Palantir as privatized Total Informat…
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UK Court Rules Against Craig Wright, Potential Perjury Charges Loom
The UK High Court has ruled against Craig Wright's claim of being Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto, with the judgment highlighting extensive forgery and opening the door to poten…
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House Judiciary Committee Alleges Corporate Collusion to Control Online Speech
The House Judiciary Committee's interim report accuses major corporations and ad agencies of using the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) to control online speech.
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Republican National Committee Backs Bitcoin in Proposed 2024 Party Platform
The Republican National Committee's 2024 draft platform endorses Bitcoin, advocating for the right to mine, self-custody, and transact without government surveillance.
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