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 In Oman has started $370 million hydro-cooled Bitcoin mining project. The project is expected to achieve a quarter of its full capacity before the end of this year.
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 Michael Saylor: “Trading Bitcoin is a sign of lesser intellect.” What do you think? 
 James Gorman, CEO of Morgan Stanley said: “I never understood the store of value…but Bitcoin is not going away. It’s not a fad.” 
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 Many Americans say they support a national ban on abortion after 16 weeks of pregnancy, a policy Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reportedly supports. 
 How South Carolina could help Trump make GOP history 
 Anti-Trump Burnout: The Resistance Says It's Exhausted
Nearly every Trump 2024 event takes place in a much smaller venue than in 2016/2020, with a lot more open seats and standing room. Yet, I've yet to see the "Trump supporters are exhausted" story. Report by NYTIMES and Patrick Dillon. 
 In GOP gerrymanders that just became obsolete. In new maps: Biden won 18 of 33 Senate seats; Trump won 50 of 99 Assembly seats. 
 10. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the discontinuation of support for ... 
 10. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the discontinuation of support for several leveraged token services, including those linked to Bitcoin and Tether. Trading and subscription services for these tokens will be suspended on February 28, 2024, with all trade orders automatically removed at that time. Users are advised to convert their holdings into other assets before the deadline. Starting April 1, Binance will gradually delist and cease redemption of the tokens. If user 
 9. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has charged Adam To... 
 9. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has charged Adam Todd, the CEO of Digitex Futures Exchange, with intentionally causing his company to violate the Bank Secrecy Act. Todd allegedly operated Digitex as an unregistered crypto futures trading platform from January 2018 to April 2022, failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) programs. This indictment follows a default judgment issued by the Commodities Futures Tr 
 South Korea's ruling People Power Party is pushing for a two-year postponement on cryptocurrency ... 
 South Korea's ruling People Power Party is pushing for a two-year postponement on cryptocurrency taxation, aligning with their campaign pledges for the upcoming elections. The party emphasizes the need for a robust regulatory framework before implementing taxation, citing risks and the absence of a regulatory structure akin to stock exchanges. The proposed extension aims to allow time for necessary amendments and the establishment of comprehensive regulations. But then, discussions within South 
 Asian nations, particularly Japan and South Korea, are intensifying efforts to enhance oversight ... 
 Asian nations, particularly Japan and South Korea, are intensifying efforts to enhance oversight and consumer protection in the cryptocurrency market. Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) proposes measures to prevent "unlawful transfers" to crypto exchanges, potentially impacting peer-to-peer transactions. South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) plans to tighten scrutiny by implementing a pre-emptive trading suspension system for suspicious transactions and expanding its crypto team. 
 Y Combinator, a prominent Silicon Valley incubator, has highlighted stablecoins, metaverse techno... 
 Y Combinator, a prominent Silicon Valley incubator, has highlighted stablecoins, metaverse technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions as key areas for startup innovation. Stablecoins are seen as transformative in cross-border payments, akin to the evolution of digital music. The potential for growth is significant, given the large population in countries with high inflation rates. AR and VR technologies are envisioned to extend beyond gaming, with recent advancements indicating pro 
 The United Kingdom is moving towards enacting legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto stak... 
 The United Kingdom is moving towards enacting legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto staking, aiming to accomplish this goal within the next six months. Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami, emphasized the government's commitment to passing these laws before the upcoming general election during a recent crypto event hosted by Coinbase in London. While details remain scarce, Afolami assured that efforts are underway to expedite the process. This initiative aligns with Prime Min 
 Napoli has decided to part ways with head coach Walter Mazzarri, only three months into his tenur... 
 Napoli has decided to part ways with head coach Walter Mazzarri, only three months into his tenure. Despite his previous experience with Watford, Mazzarri managed just six victories in 17 games, leaving Napoli in ninth place in the Serie A table following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Genoa. To steer the team for the remainder of the season, Francesco Calzona, currently managing the Slovakia national team, will take the helm. Calzona will juggle both roles, guiding Napoli while also preparing 
 FG, Cement manufacturers agree on N7,000 to N8,000 for 50kg per bag 

The Federal Government of N... 
 FG, Cement manufacturers agree on N7,000 to N8,000 for 50kg per bag 

The Federal Government of Nigeria and Cement Manufacturers have agreed on a N7,000 to N8,000 per 50 kg bag of cement to halt the astronomical rise in the price of the product. The price hike is linked to the astronomical inflation rate biting hard in the country and partly due to the Federal Government’s decision to now build concrete roads in place of asphalt.