This partnership aims to integrate Bitcoin into higher education and explore alternative financial strategies . The endowment fund will be held in Bitcoin for at least five years . The collaboration between UATX and Unchained is expected to set a precedent for other academic institutions to explore alternative and potentially more resilient financial models 

 Paraguay has been taking measures to combat illegal bitcoin mining. The country has used advanced detection techniques, including artificial intelligence and thermal drones, to identify these operations. The authorities have also intensified their efforts to fight illegal bitcoin mining by using AI and other systems for detection 

 Harris Poll survey sponsored by Bitcoin ETF issuer Grayscale, an increasing number of American voters are turning to Bitcoin due to geopolitical tensions and inflation . The survey found that one in three U.S. voters will consider a political candidate's stance on cryptocurrencies before deciding how to vote . The poll included responses from over 1,700 likely U.S. voters and revealed that 77% of respondents believe that U.S. presidential candidates should have an informed perspective on c 

 Spotify has been implementing various strategies to improve its margins, including reducing marketing spending,implementing layoffs, and shifting away from heavy investments and promotions for user growth. These price increases are part of the company's ongoing efforts to boost profitability in an uncertain economy 

 Researchers have successfully demonstrated a superconducting circuit that can control qubits within large-scale quantum computer systems. This breakthrough has the potential to significantly increase the number of controllable qubits and contribute to the development of large-scale superconducting quantum computers 

 Arm's push to capture more than 50% of the PC market succeeds, it would reorder the market, which has been dominated by Intel's x86 chips for decades . Arm's technology, which powered the rise of smartphones, is now being embraced for use in personal computers . Microsoft's plans to launch a new breed of PCs with artificial intelligence features, running on Arm-designed chips, have further boosted the demand for Arm's technology in the PC market 

 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has recently launched its latest artificial intelligence (AI) processors in an effort to challenge industry leader Nvidia. The new chips were unveiled at the Computex technology trade show in Taipei by AMD CEO Lisa Su. The company's plan is to develop AI chips over the next two years and introduce the MI325X accelerator, which is set to be available in the fourth quarter of 2024 

 Microsoft has announced plans to invest $3.2 billion in expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Sweden over a two-year period . This investment is Microsoft's largest-ever infrastructure bet in the Nordic country . The move is aimed at capitalizing on the rising popularity of generative AI and the increasing demand for cloud services. 

 The Chang'e-6 mission consists of four elements: a lunar orbiter, a lander, an ascender, and an Earth-reentry module . The aim is to collect samples from the lunar far side, specifically from the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the largest impact craters in the solar system 

 Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has started serving a four-month prison sentence in a low-security federal prison in Lompoc, California 

 Despite regulatory restrictions and government crackdowns, Nigeria's interest in Bitcoin remains high. Nigerians have shown enthusiasm for Bitcoin as an investment and a means of escaping economic instability and inflation . Nigeria is currently the country with the highest interest in Bitcoin in Africa 

 Women are playing a crucial role in redefining leadership in Web3 and AI. Consensus 2024, one of the influential conferences in the Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency space, is committed to highlighting the contributions of women and inspiring further participation and leadership 

 Notcoin is a Telegram-based game that has gained significant popularity, attracting millions of users within a short period of time. It is a clicker game where players mine coins by repeatedly clicking on an animated coin on the game screen. The game utilizes The Open Network (TON) blockchain, formerly known as the Telegram Open Network, for its functionality 

 Nostr is a decentralized network protocol for a distributed social networking system. It is designed with the goal of censorship resistance in mind. The protocol doesn't rely on any trusted central server, making it resilient and tamperproof. It is based on cryptographic keys and signatures, ensuring its security. Nostr enables a truly censorship-resistant and global social network 

 Donald Trump has become the first American President to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for campaign donations. This announcement marks a significant step in the integration of Bitcoin into mainstream politics and highlights Trump's commitment to advancing the future of Bitcoin in the United States. Trump's campaign has partnered with OpenNode, a leading Bitcoin and Lightning Network 

 Mysten Labs, the company behind the development of the Sui blockchain, has announced its venture into the gaming hardware market with the introduction of the SuiPlay 0X1, a gaming handheld with native web3 capabilities 

 Nikki Haley ended her presidential campaign after losing almost every state in the Super Tuesday primary contests. Despite her losses, she did not immediately endorse Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination at the time. Haley's decision not to drop out immediately raised questions about where her supporters would turn 

 US-Russian dual citizen named Ksenia Karelina was arrested in Russia on charges of treason for allegedly donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity. Karelina, who became a US citizen in 2021, entered Russia on January 2, 2024, but the US did not learn of her arrest until February 8, 2024. She is accused of providing financial assistance to a foreign state in activities directed against Russia's security 

 the GOP has engaged in gerrymandering to redraw congressional district boundaries in order to benefit their party. The new maps have resulted in changes to the distribution of seats won by Democrats and Republicans. Here are the key findings 

 The leveraged tokens affected by this discontinuation include BTCUP and BTCDOWN, ETHUP and ETHDOWN, and BNBUP and BNBDOWN, all paired with Tether (USDT) . Binance will suspend trading and subscription services for these leveraged token pairs on February 28, 2024, at 06:00 UTC 

 The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida has charged Adam Todd, the CEO of Digitex Futures Exchange, with violating the Bank Secrecy Act by failing to establish and implement an anti-money laundering program 

 Y Combinator sees stablecoins as having immense potential as a cost-effective cross-border payment option . Stablecoins are digital currencies that are designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a reserve asset, such as a fiat currency or a commodity. 

 The United Kingdom is indeed moving towards enacting legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto staking. The government aims to pass new laws regulating stablecoins and crypto staking within the next six months 

 Napoli has indeed decided to part ways with head coach Walter Mazzarri, only three months into his tenure. Mazzarri was appointed as the head coach of Napoli on November 14, 2023, replacing Rudi Garcia  However, he was sacked in February 2024 after just three months in charge. Mazzarri had previously managed Napoli from October 2009 to May 2013, during which he won the Coppa Italia in the 2011-2012 season 

 the Federal Government of Nigeria and cement manufacturers have reached an agreement on the price range for 50kg bags of cement. The agreed-upon price range is between N7,000 and N8,000 per bag, depending on the location within the country 

 The amount of energy necessary to successfully hijack Bitcoin is not a straightforward answer. However, it is important to note that Bitcoin mining operations consume a significant amount of energy. According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance 

 Girona FC, a football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, has recently faced a decline in performance. They led the LaLiga table for several weeks in the first half of the season but have since experienced a loss of form, losing five consecutive matches away from home 

 Principles of Economics is a comprehensive university-level textbook written by Saifedean Ammous. It offers an engaging and easy-to-read overview of the field of economics, following the Austrian school tradition 

 This change means that users cannot use self-custody wallets to pay through Coinbase Commerce and must have a Coinbase account instead. 

 Coinbase's Grant Rabenn and Circle's Caroline Hill have made a strong appeal to Congress, urging the Treasury Department to take action against Tether and its banking partner, Cantor Fitzgerald. Rabenn blamed offshore exchanges for crypto-related criminal activities and money laundering in the U.S., and he urged the government to go after these platforms. 

 Tether has been navigating through regulatory turbulence and facing pressure from regulators and policymakers globally. There have been concerns about Tether's alleged role in circumventing international sanctions and facilitating illicit finance. To address these concerns 

 Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has implemented policies to prevent the exploitation of its AI tools in political campaigns or lobbying efforts. These policies aim to address concerns about the spread of misinformation and manipulation in the intersection of artificial intelligence and politics 

 Arkham Intelligence states that approximately 107,000 BTC of MicroStrategy's crypto appears to be held with Fidelity, pooled with other clients' BTC, while 79,000 BTC is held in segregated custody, including Coinbase Prime 

 VanEck Associates Corporation has agreed to pay a $1.75 million fine to settle charges brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to the launch of its social media-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ.P) 

 Nigeria - The Way Forward" - This article discusses the need for stricter cryptocurrency regulations in Nigeria to combat financial crimes. It mentions Adedeji Owonibi, co-founder of A&D Forensics, as one of the advocates for these regulations. The article highlights the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, 

 The establishment of the blockchain academy aligns with the Emirate of Sharjah's objective of positioning itself as a regional hub for blockchain research and education. The American University of Sharjah aims to provide students with insights into future-oriented topics and equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the evolving landscape of tomorrow 

 Russia's rise in the rankings can be attributed to factors such as the slowing pace of mining in the US due to rising electricity prices and the abolition of tax incentives . Additionally, the availability of cheap energy and the country's cold climate have contributed to Russia's strong position in Bitcoin mining 

 Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has addressed the platform's significant growth despite skepticism and initial "ghost chain" labels. Despite facing criticism and comparisons to a "ghost chain," Cardano has demonstrated remarkable growth and defied expectations. 

 The airline will roll out this service on its commercial flights, providing passengers with a new standard of connectivity while onboard . Hawaiian Airlines CEO, Peter Ingram, expressed confidence in the technology, stating that SpaceX has successfully delivered a wide bandwidth of high-quality connectivity to airplanes with global reach 

 Passengers will benefit from high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access during their flights, enhancing their onboard experience. With the implementation of Starlink's technology, Hawaiian Airlines aims to set a new standard for connectivity in the aviation industry 

 Binance took immediate action to address the security breach. They suspended withdrawals for all users and made significant changes to their system to ensure the safety of their wallets and prevent further risks. The suspension of withdrawals was estimated to last for about a week 

 New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against crypto firms Gemini Trust and Digital Currency Group (DCG) for alleged fraud and misleading representations to investors. The initial lawsuit, filed in October 2023, claimed that Gemini and DCG defrauded investors of over $1 billion through an investment program called Gemini Earn 

 Donald Trump has secured significant support from the oil and gas industry for the GOP nomination in the 2024 election. Oil and gas industry donors have shown strong support for Trump's candidacy, providing nearly 10 times the amount of money compared to his challenger Nikki Haley 

 Tucker Carlson's recent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin has generated controversy and raised the possibility of legal ramifications within the European Union (EU) 

 The airing of Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin is expected to be a significant test for the EU's new Digital Services Act. The act includes far-reaching laws to regulate tech companies, such as X and Facebook, and obliges social media platforms to remove illegal content 

 Conservative commentator Ian Miles Cheong pointed out that while it is legal for CNN to interview Putin, there may be some legal risks for Carlson. Lawyer Ian Corzine explained that although interviewing Putin is legal, the "super broad" language of the Espionage Act, which prohibits Americans from spying on behalf of foreign countries, could potentially pose problems for Carlson 

 Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News presenter known for his conservative talking points, conducted the interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This interview was significant because it was Putin's first interview with a Western media figure since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022 

 Russian President Vladimir Putin recently granted an interview to former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, marking Putin's first interview with a Western media figure since his full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago 

 The European Parliament's approval is required for the Artificial Intelligence Act to become law. Two parliamentary committees were set to vote on the act on 13 February 2024, and the full European Parliament plenary vote was anticipated to take place in April 2024 

 Ethiopia's low electricity costs, some of the lowest globally, coupled with a government increasingly open to Bitcoin mining, have made it an attractive destination for these Chinese companies. The country has emerged as a haven for Chinese Bitcoin miners who were forced out of their home country after Beijing imposed a crypto ban 

 MicroStrategy is indeed recognized as the leading corporate investor in Bitcoin. The company has made significant investments in Bitcoin and holds a substantial amount of the cryptocurrency in its treasury reserves. 

 Overall, while the Chinese government has implemented strict regulations and bans on cryptocurrencies, cryptocurrency trading remains active in mainland China through various means and channels