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Bluesky Signups Surge Following Elon Musk's Twitter Policy Changes
Bluesky gained over 1 million new users in 48 hours as Elon Musk's policy changes at Twitter (X) drive users to decentralized alternatives.
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Venmo Partners with MoonPay to Offer Bitcoin Purchases
Venmo has partnered with MoonPay, allowing its 60 million U.S. users to buy Bitcoin directly through the app.
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FBI Arrests Alabama Man for Alleged SEC X Account Hack That Spiked Bitcoin Price
The FBI arrested Eric Council Jr. for allegedly hacking the SEC’s X account in January 2024, posting a fake Bitcoin ETF approval that briefly spiked Bitcoin’s price by over $1,000.
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Elon Musk’s X Nears Reinstatement in Brazil Following Fine Payment
Brazil may lift its ban on Elon Musk's X after the company paid $5.5 million in fines and complied with court orders, including blocking accounts tied to "misinformation."
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Meta’s Smart Glasses Raise Privacy Concerns Over Public Identification Capabilities
Two Harvard students developed I-Xray, a program for Meta’s smart glasses that uses facial recognition to identify individuals and access personal information, raising significant…
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Telegram to Share User Data with Governments
Telegram has announced a major policy change, stating it will now share user data, including IP addresses and phone numbers, with law enforcement.
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Kraken Germany Halts Lightning Network Support Amid Confusion Over Regulatory Changes
Kraken Germany has stopped support for the Lightning Network due to alleged new regulations, though the German banking authority BaFin claims no knowledge of these changes, leaving…
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New Bill Proposes Joint SEC-CFTC Committee to Shape US Digital Assets Regulation
A new bill introduced by Rep. John Rose seeks to establish a joint SEC-CFTC committee to shape U.S. digital asset regulations.
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion Amid Growing Competition
Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a record 92.67 trillion on September 11, reflecting increased competition and strengthening the network’s security, while posing challenges for mi…
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Compass Mining Reaches 5 EH/s Milestone After Energizing 3,000 Bitcoin Miners in Iowa
Compass Mining has energized 3,000 Bitcoin miners in Iowa, boosting its total managed hashrate to 5 EH/s as part of broader U.S. expansion efforts across multiple states.
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Mastercard Launches Bitcoin Debit Card Linked to Non-Custodial Wallets in Europe
Mastercard has introduced a euro-denominated debit card allowing users to spend Bitcoin directly from non-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants worldwide.
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Tim Draper Leads $2.5 Million Pre-Seed Funding for Ark Labs to Enhance Bitcoin Payments
Tim Draper leads a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round for Ark Labs to develop a protocol aimed at making Bitcoin transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyday use…
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OpenSats Announces Long-Term Support for Vitor Pamplona's Contributions to Nostr
OpenSats announces long-term support for Vitor Pamplona, recognizing his contributions to the Nostr ecosystem, including the development of the Amethyst client and a private messag…
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U.S. Government Transfers $600 Million in Seized Silk Road Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The U.S. government has transferred 10,000 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $600 million, to Coinbase Prime.
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Proton, Known for ProtonMail, Debuts Non-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet
Proton, the company behind ProtonMail, has launched Proton Wallet, a non-custodial bitcoin wallet integrated with ProtonMail, allowing users to send bitcoin as easily as an email.
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Lightning Labs Announces Taproot Assets on Bitcoin
Lightning Labs has unveiled Taproot Assets on Lightning, enabling the minting and instant transfer of various assets on the Bitcoin network.
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Core Scientific Partners with Block on Next-Generation Bitcoin Mining Project
Core Scientific has teamed up with Block to introduce a new generation of Bitcoin mining technology.
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OpenSats Announces 5th Wave of Bitcoin Grants
OpenSats has announced its 5th wave of grants, funding 10 new projects aimed at enhancing the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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CleanSpark’s Hashrate Jumps to 20 EH/s as Network Hashrate Falls
CleanSpark has achieved a significant milestone, reaching a hashrate of 20 EH/s, highlighting its growth amid a declining average network hashrate and low Bitcoin hashprice.
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Bitfarms Boosts Bitcoin Production with Mining Fleet Upgrades
Bitfarms reports a 21% increase in Bitcoin production for June after upgrading its mining fleet and expanding operations.
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