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* Bitcoin's price rises following the release of the US Federal Reserve's minutes suggesting an interest rate cut in September. * Ethereum also sees a slight increase in price. * Most officials at the meeting agreed to cut interest rates depending on economic data. - Jerome Powell is expected
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* Vice President Kamala Harris will support policies to foster the cryptocurrency industry, according to a senior campaign advisor. * The Democratic National Committee Chair, Jamie R. Harrison, met with executives from Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital. * The Democratic Party's official platform does not mention cryptocurrencies or blockchain technology. * Democratic
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* Crypto commentator Jacob Silverman convinces judge to order Elon Musk to reveal X shareholders. * Silverman believes public should know who owns important site for public discourse. * Judge rules in favor of Silverman's request for public disclosure. * List of Twitter shareholders to be revealed for public interest in understanding
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* Bitcoin's volatility has surpassed levels seen during its all-time high in March. * Traders believe this increased volatility could be the catalyst for Bitcoin to break out of its consolidation phase. * Bitcoin must hold above $61,000 and retest the $62,000 level to trigger a rally. * Increased volatility
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* Bitcoin mining is often portrayed as an environmental disaster, but a documentary called Dirty Coin debunks these myths. * The film highlights how Bitcoin mining can incentivize renewable energy projects and empower underprivileged communities. * It addresses controversies surrounding the carbon footprint of mining and exposes the hypocrisy of the banking industry.
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* RFK Jr. sparked debate on Crypto Twitter with his sign-off statement in an interview with Charles Hoskinson. * He declared his love for the Bitcoin community and hinted at causing disruption if he gets into the White House. * Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, faced criticism for engaging with RFK Jr., while some
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* Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. purchases an additional 57.273 bitcoin worth $3.4 million. * The purchase is part of the company's plan to accumulate bitcoin after securing a $6.8 million loan. * Metaplanet now holds a total of 360.368 bitcoin. * The move is a response to
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* The U.S. SEC had talks with Solana ETF issuers about concerns over Solana's potential status as a security. * The SEC and Cboe agreed not to file the 19b-4 forms, delaying the approval process for Solana ETFs. * Solana ETF filing still shows on EDGAR, while 21Shares' filing
china
* China's Supreme Court and public prosecutor have revised their interpretation of Anti-Money Laundering laws. * "Virtual asset" transactions are now recognized as a money laundering method. * Penalties for lawbreakers include fines and jail terms. * 2,971 people were prosecuted for money laundering in China last year. * Speculation
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* El Salvador secures $1.62 billion investment for Bitcoin City infrastructure from Turkish company Yilport. * Investment to revitalize Acajutla and La Union seaports, creating jobs and boosting local infrastructure. * El Salvador's bonds surge by 60% in 2023, tied to Bitcoin's 80% price increase. * Bitcoin City, a
bitgo
* BitGo partners with BiT Global and Justin Sun for WBTC venture. * WBTC primarily on Ethereum, with over 154,000 tokens worth $9 billion. * MakerDAO suggests reducing WBTC collateral limits due to partnership. * Concerns raised over Sun's involvement, but BitGo CEO assures security. * Sun involved in WBTC on Tron,
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* TeraWulf's Q2 revenue beat expectations, but earnings fell short due to decreased Bitcoin mining. * 21% decline in mined Bitcoin year-over-year, with 243% increase in mining costs. * Company plans to expand into high-performance computing and artificial intelligence in the second half of 2024. * Construction underway for new building at