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Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Integration
Elon Musk has threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI technology at the operating system level, citing privacy concerns.
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Senate Bill Threatens Bitcoin with U.S. Sanctions
A Senate spending package includes a provision that could impose sanctions on Bitcoin businesses by targeting "ties to terrorism" and mandating stricter user identity verification.
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Trump Brands Himself as the 'Crypto President' at San Francisco Fundraiser
At a San Francisco fundraiser, former President Donald Trump boldly positions himself as the "crypto president."
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El Salvador's President Bukele Victory Defies Globalist Opposition
President Nayib Bukele's electoral triumph defies global opposition, signaling a turning point for El Salvador from violence to hope.
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Bitcoin Goes Mainstream
Hedge funds, corporations, and President Trump endorse Bitcoin, signaling a significant shift towards mainstream adoption.
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House GOP Panel Proposes $2 Billion Cut to IRS Enforcement Funding
House Republicans propose an 18% cut to IRS funding for 2025.
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Human Rights Foundation Grants 10 BTC to 13 Bitcoin Projects
The Human Rights Foundation allocates 10 BTC grants to 13 projects globally, promoting education, privacy, and financial autonomy.
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SEC Closes Salt Lake City Office Following DEBT Box Lawsuit
Following a failed lawsuit against DEBT Box and a subsequent order to pay $1.8 million in legal fees, the SEC is shutting down its Salt Lake City regional office.
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Media Outlets Shudder at the Prospect of Trump 2.0
Rolling Stone in hysteria over former President Trump's potential second-term agenda.
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Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Reports to Lompoc Prison in California
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao begins a four-month sentence at California's Lompoc prison.
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Michael Saylor Settles D.C. Income Tax Case for $40 Million
Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, agrees to a $40 million settlement with the District of Columbia to conclude allegations of evading income taxes for over a decade.
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Trump Accepts Bitcoin Lightning Payments for Campaign Donations
Donald Trump becomes the first U.S. presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for his 2024 campaign, in partnership with OpenNode.
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U.S. Senators Urge President Biden Not to Veto SAB 121 Repeal
U.S. Senators urge President Biden to back the bipartisan repeal of SEC's SAB-121.
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Unchained and University of Austin Launch Bitcoin Endowment Fund
Unchained and the University of Austin launch a pioneering bitcoin-denominated endowment fund.
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OCEAN Mining Chooses El Salvador for its Global Headquarters
OCEAN mining pool establishes its global headquarters in El Salvador to advance decentralized Bitcoin mining.
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Congress Contemplates Additional $300 Billion to Ukraine
Congress is considering allocating an additional $300 billion to Ukraine without a formal vote.
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Samourai Wallet Developers Face DOJ Indictment, First Court Hearing Held
Samourai Wallet developers Rodriguez and Hill faced their first DOJ hearing on money laundering and unlicensed operation charges.
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Mt. Gox Moves $9 Billion in Bitcoin Amid Repayment Efforts
Mt. Gox has transferred $9 billion worth of Bitcoin to a single wallet as part of its plans to repay creditors.
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Semler Scientific Invests in Bitcoin, Stock Soars by 25%
Semler Scientific has invested $40 million in Bitcoin, leading to a 25% increase in its stock price.
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