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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. 
 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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 Bitcoin options traders anticipating new all-time high.

Data from Bloomberg Intelligence highlights a marked rise in the activity for call options expiring on Mar. 29 at strike prices of $60,000, $65,000, and $75,000. This comes despite Bitcoin having achieved its all-time high of $69,000 more than two years ago, in November 2021.

A high activity level in the options market indicates significant speculative interest and strategic positioning among Bitcoin investors. 

When traders heavily inve 
 According to the pool report, President Biden and the First Lady called Tom Suozzi to congratulate him on winning the special election for New York's 3rd congressional district. 
 Polls are rigged to make money for the media. Elections tell the truth.
 
 Polls are rigged to make money for the media. Elections tell the truth. 
 The suspicious address received $4.6 million from Duelbits wallets on the Ethereum and BNB chains. Cyvers CEO Deddy Lavid shared early insights from the company’s investigation exclusively with crypto.news. 
 Senate candidate Rep. Barbara Lee proposes tackling inflation and soaring costs by increasing the minimum wage to $50 an hour. 
 New Zealand Governor of the Reserve Bank says central banking is “a great business to be in, where you print money and people believe it.” 
 Ripple acquires Standard Custody & Trust, its second custody provider
Ripple bought Swiss custody... 
 Ripple acquires Standard Custody & Trust, its second custody provider
Ripple bought Swiss custody provider Metaco last year, but Standard has a New York BitLicense.
 A United States digital asset custody provider. The company already had ties to Ripple through its executives.

Standard Custody & Trust Company offers custody and escrow services under a charter granted by the New York State Department of Financial Services and is a qualified custodian in accordance with federal legislation. “Stand 
 Cathie Wood Doubts SEC Approval for Crypto ETFs Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

This sentiment foll... 
 Cathie Wood Doubts SEC Approval for Crypto ETFs Beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

This sentiment follows Franklin Templeton’s recent submission to the SEC, seeking approval for the launch of a spot Ethereum ETF.

Cathie Wood, founder of ARK Investment Management, has expressed skepticism regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) stance on approving spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Wood’s sentiment was echoed in her recent remar 
 MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said that demand for Bitcoin (BTC) investment products is ten times greater than the supply available in the market.
In an interview with CNBC, Saylor emphasized that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of cryptocurrency ETFs led to a noticeable quote increase. He believes the first cryptocurrency received an impulse to move upward due to the high interest of investors in the new products. 
 Ethiopia is set to become a new hub for Bitcoin mining, signing agreements with 21 companies, including 19 from China, as reported by Bloomberg. The country's low-cost power and government permissions, despite a ban on digital asset trading, are attracting miners looking for a stable base outside China. However, concerns arise regarding the availability of electricity and potential public opposition, given that half the population lacks access to electricity. 
 The Sui Foundation is collaborating with the American University of Sharjah to establish a blockchain academy, aiming to raise awareness about blockchain technology among students. The initiative is part of Sharjah's goal to become a hub for blockchain research and education. 
 🌍🔍 Russia ascends to become the world's second-largest Bitcoin mining superpower, trailing only the USA! 🇷🇺This development follows a series of strategic investments aimed at bolstering Russia's presence in the cryptocurrency sector. A notable project that has catapulted Russia into the mining spotlight is the completion of a massive 120-megawatt (MW) data center in Ethiopia by the Russian supplier BitCluster. 
 Charles Hoskinson, Cardano's founder, spoke about the platform's significant growth despite skepticism and initial "ghost chain" labels. He credits the community's effort and impressive total value locked (TVL) to Cardano's success. Hoskinson also refuted criticisms, highlighting Cardano's unique approach to scalability, governance, and innovation, with advancements like recursion and rollups expected to make Cardano a leader in zero-knowledge proofs. 
 Hawaiian Airlines introduces complimentary inflight Wi-Fi with SpaceX's Starlink, becoming the first major U.S. airline to offer this satellite-based service. 🛰️ 
 Resolvr @RESOLVR@PlebLab, a decentralized bounty marketplace for the #FOSS community, is now launching a new #Nostr Key Management Desktop Client. Additionally, it's participating in the Top Builder competition at . For more details, check out Resolvr's latest update.
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 PlayDapp, a prominent blockchain gaming platform, suffered a significant security breach where an unidentified attacker mined  200 million PLA altcoins, valued at around $31 million. The attack led to immediate market turmoil, causing a  10.87% drop in the value of PLA, with the altcoin tradin 
 New York Attorney General Letitia James has upped the ante in her lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini Trust and Digital Currency Group (DCG), aiming for $3 billion in damages. Initially valued at $1.1 billion, the lawsuit claims that Gemini and DCG misled investors about the ease of withdrawing funds from Gemini Earn a 
 Donald Trump secures significant oil and gas industry support for the GOP nomination, surpassing Nikki Haley and Biden in donations. While finance and tech sectors favor Haley, Trump's stance against a Federal Reserve digital currency intrigues the crypto community. 
 Tucker Carlson interview with Putin really highlights why decentralized media matters. This interview puts the EU's new Digital Services Act to the test – that's the rule telling social media to remove any illegal content. Plus, by providing Putin with a platform for propaganda, Carlson may face sanctions from the EU. 
 Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Vladimir Putin has sparked controversy and potential legal ramifications within the European Union. EU lawmakers, including Guy Verhofstadt, have suggested exploring sanctions against Carlson for providing a platform to Putin, labeled as a war criminal. The EU's Digital Services Act mandates the removal of illegal content, raising questions about the interview's legality and its potential use in Putin's "information war." 
 BREAKING NEWS: Multipe Attempts Have Been Detected of Hackers Trying To Shut Down The Website After Tucker Carlson Just Posted His Interview With Vladimir Putin ⚠️ 
 On 2 February 2024, the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act was unanimously approved by the Council of EU Ministers. The next steps in the process involve approval by the European Parliament, with two parliamentary committees set to vote on February 13. The full European Parliament plenary vote is anticipated in April. Upon adoption, the AI Act will enter into force 20 days after its publication in the Official Journal, with different application dates implemented for prohibited AI systems, high-ri 
 Chinese Bitcoin miners, pushed from their homeland, are finding a new frontier in Africa, especially Ethiopia, drawn by cheap electricity rates. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is central to this shift, offering a mix of low-cost energy and a government open to mining. But with nearly half of Ethiopia's population living without electricity, the move raises questions about balancing industry growth with local energy needs. This scenario echoes the rise and fall of Bitcoin mining in Kazakhsta 
 MicroStrategy, the leading corporate investor in Bitcoin, appears to be positioning itself to rival the newly introduced Bitcoin ETFs. During a recent webinar, co-founder Michael Saylor announced the company's shift towards a strategy focused on Bitcoin development. 
 Cryptocurrency trading remains very active in mainland China. According to reports, Binance’s cryptocurrency trading volume in China reached $90 billion in just one month last year, making the country the largest market for the world’s largest exchange. 
 Deletion and editing notes are now available on @npub1pu3vqm4vzqpxsnhuc684dp2qaq6z69sf65yte4p39spcucv5lzmqswtfch @rabble . This is not just a feature,  it involves intention.While tech can't erase content from the decentralized web, expressing a change of heart matters. Nostr supports deletions as retractions, emphasizing communication over permanence. Let's foster a more humane internet. 
 #MicroStrategy Hits New Milestone with $8.1B in #Bitcoin Holdings! 📈
In a record move, the company added 850 BTC in January, pushing its total to 190,000 BTC. At the same time, MicroStrategy posted a net income of $89.1M, showcasing significant financial improvement.🌐 MicroStrategy has continued to assert its position as the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. 
 Bitcoin Spot ETFs provide investors with more exposure to Bitcoin and can allow investors to gain... 
 Bitcoin Spot ETFs provide investors with more exposure to Bitcoin and can allow investors to gain cryptocurrency exposure without having to buy Bitcoin assets. Bitcoin Spot ETFs hold actual bitcoins, not derivatives tied to the price of bitcoin, which means that the price of a Bitcoin Spot ETF fluctuates in line with changes in the price of bitcoin on the cryptocurrency market. 
 BinanceUpdate: Binance is set to delist ANT, MULTI, VAI, and XMR tokens on Feb 20, 2024. Trading, deposits, and withdrawals will be affected. This move comes after a thorough review process focusing on criteria like project commitment & network stability. Users are advised to manage their assets accordingly before the May 20 withdrawal deadline. 
 🎉 Registration for the inaugural SpiderChain hackathon is now open at DoraHacks.io! 🔥 We invite all outstanding projects based on the Bitcoin EVM-Equivalent (EVM-E) Layer 2 network to register and participate. The event features six main tracks, including DeFi, GameFi, NFT, and more, with a total prize pool of up to $50,000. Exceptional projects will also receive market and technical resources support from Botanix Labs. SpiderChain is a Layer 2 solution developed by Botanix Labs on the Bitcoin n 
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 Robert F. Kennedy Jr will be attending ETHDenver2024, expressing his support for cryptocurrency. To learn about his views on cryptocurrency, please check out the interview with him in Bitcoin Magazine @The Bitcoin Conference.