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TikTok Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Government Over Law Demanding Its Sale or Ban
TikTok and ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that compels TikTok's sale or ban, claiming it violates constitutional rights
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Hong Kong Establishes 'Industry Community' to Advance Wholesale CBDC Development
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has established a working group focused on "developing standards" for the use of wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).
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FBI Issues Warning on State-Sponsored Email Hacks
The FBI, NSA, and State Department jointly warn of state-sponsored email hacks, targeting North Korean-backed hackers using sophisticated techniques to compromise sensitive data.
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Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Energizes Salt Creek Site
Hut 8 successfully energizes 63 megawatts at its Salt Creek facility, marking progress in its expansion efforts.
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Jack Dorsey Steps Down from Bluesky Board
Speculation mounts as Jack Dorsey steps down from Bluesky without explanation.
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Jack Dorsey's #startsmall Donates $21 Million to OpenSats
Jack Dorsey's #startsmall has donated $21 million to OpenSats, significantly enhancing their support for open-source and freedom technology projects.
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Spiral Announces Continued Support for Bitcoin Developers Bitcoin Zavior and Matt Morehouse
Spiral renews grants for developers Zavior and Morehouse, boosting Bitcoin and Lightning network advancements.
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Apple Announces Record $110 Billion Share Buyback Plan
Apple has announced a record $110 billion share buyback plan, accompanied by strong quarterly earnings and an increase in dividends.
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Tether Implements Chainalysis Monitoring System
Tether partners with Chainalysis to monitor USDT transactions to 'prevent illicit financial activities.'
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Federal Officials Warn of Active Exploitation of GitLab Account Hijack Vulnerability
Federal officials alert on the active exploitation of a critical GitLab vulnerability, urging immediate patching and enhanced security practices.
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MicroStrategy Unveils 'MicroStrategy Orange' Decentralized ID Platform
MicroStrategy launches 'MicroStrategy Orange,' a decentralized identity platform on the Bitcoin blockchain.
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U.S. Newspapers Sue OpenAI and Microsoft Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
Eight U.S. newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming the companies used their content without permission to train AI technologies like ChatGPT
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U.S. Cracks Down on Huawei and Chinese Telecoms from Wireless Equipment Certification
The FCC plans to ban Huawei and ZTE from certifying U.S. wireless equipment, citing national security concerns.
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Coinbase Launches Lightning Network Support with Lightspark Collaboration
Coinbase has partnered with Lightspark to integrate the Lightning Network, offering users faster and more cost-effective Bitcoin transactions.
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Neutronpay Rolls Out Lightning Payment Services in Southeast Asia
Neutronpay introduces Lightning Network payment services in Southeast Asia, targeting improved transaction speed and cost.
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US Homeland Security Forms 'AI Safety and Security' Advisory Board
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established an 'AI Safety and Security' Advisory Board with leaders from major tech companies.
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Google Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Government Antitrust Lawsuit
Google has countered a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit by asserting that the government's claims improperly extend beyond the boundaries of antitrust laws.
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FCC Reinstates Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC has reinstated net neutrality rules to prevent ISPs from blocking or throttling content, facing industry opposition and potential legal challenges.
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Five New BIP Editors Added to Streamline Bitcoin Development
Bitcoin introduces five new BIP editors to streamline the proposal process and improve protocol responsiveness.
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Senate Demands ByteDance Divest from TikTok or Face U.S. Ban
The U.S. Senate's new law mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face a ban, amid concerns over foreign influence.
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