Neuralink, the brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, has successfully implanted its device in a second patient as part of its ongoing clinical trials . The patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, was scheduled to undergo surgery in late June but experienced health issues that delayed the procedure . The implant, known as the Telepathy device, is a brain-computer interface (BCI) that decodes intended movement signals in the brain and translates them into computer commands 

 The clashes in Rotherham are part of a broader wave of far-right violence and anti-immigration protests across the country. Similar incidents have been reported in other locations, including Middlesbrough and Liverpool . UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned the attack on the hotel and promised that those involved in the unrest will face the full force of the law 

 The rollout of Republicans for Harris includes outreach efforts from Republicans to Republicans, targeted ads, and themed events. The campaign aims to convince voters that Kamala Harris is not a "San Francisco radical" and that both Donald Trump and others have changed 

 The application of particle physics to finance involves conceptualizing transactions as particles, drawing on the principles of physics to address economic problems . This interdisciplinary approach, often referred to as "cryptophysics," has gained attention as quantum computing continues to advance 

 they are calling for a prison sentence for a Crypto.com user who accidentally received nearly $7 million and spent most of it before the exchange discovered the internal error made three years ago. The user, Jatinder Singh, is facing theft charges for spending the mistakenly refunded funds. Prosecutors argue that imprisonment should remain a strong possibility due to the significant amount of money involved and the intentional actions taken by Singh after realizing the mistake 

 Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with several top contenders for the vice presidential position. As Harris prepares to announce her running mate, she is engaging in interviews and discussions with potential candidates. The meetings took place on Sunday, and the decision on her running mate is expected to be announced soon. 

 The Dogecoin Core client serves various functions, including participating in the network, validating and relaying transactions, and holding keys for users. Ensuring the reproducibility of the core client is essential to establish a transparent and secure development process. By enabling multiple developers to consistently reproduce the same output when using the same code and dependent libraries, the Dogecoin team aims to eliminate the need for blind trust in the development process 

 Galaxy Research has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin layer-2 scaling networks, particularly rollups. While rollups have gained popularity as a promising method to maintain cheap, fast, and decentralized Bitcoin payments, the report suggests that they may face sustainability challenges in the future 

 This move by Morgan Stanley represents a significant shift in the approach of Wall Street banks towards cryptocurrency. While other major banks like Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo have prohibited their financial advisors from pitching Bitcoin ETFs, Morgan Stanley's decision is a response to increasing client demand and a recognition of the evolving market 

 While Trump's idea has generated some excitement among Bitcoin enthusiasts, economists and experts have expressed skepticism about its feasibility and effectiveness. They argue that the readily available options to increase taxes, take on debt, or print more US dollars are incompatible with the goal of driving down inflation and reducing the national debt 

 Bitfarms' operational hash rate has experienced substantial growth, reaching 11.1 EH/s. This increase demonstrates the company's commitment to expanding its mining capacity and staying competitive in the Bitcoin mining industry.Year-on-Year Increase: The reported hash rate of 11.1 EH/s represents a year-on-year growth of 109%. This significant increase highlights Bitfarms' efforts to enhance its mining operations and improve its overall efficiency 

 The flood of over 2,200 letters to US senators demonstrates significant civic engagement and support for the proposed bill. The letters were sent by individuals advocating for the bill and its potential benefits Bipartisan Outreach: The letters were sent to senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as Independents. This bipartisan outreach highlights the broad interest in Bitcoin and its potential strategic value, which transcends political and ideological lines 

 The technology leverages the abundance of RF signals emitted by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G networks that surround us. These signals, which are primarily used for data transmission, can also serve as an untapped energy source.Air-Gen Device: One approach involves the creation of an "Air-gen" or air-powered generator. This device utilizes electrically conductive protein nanowires produced by a microbe called Geobacter. By connecting electrodes to these nanowires, electrical current can be generated 

 The Metropolitan Police Department arrested Christina Montoya in Washington, D.C., after being alerted by the U.S. Secret Service. She was charged with carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, and making threats against a former president 

 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) have the potential to gain 30% if the price of Bitcoin (BTC) reaches $150,000 by the end of 2025. The report suggests that if MicroStrategy continues its aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin, as initiated by founder Michael Saylor in 2020, the stock could reach $2,150 per share, compared to its current trading price of around $1,450 

 Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve' bill on July 31, which aims to establish a national reserve of Bitcoin and position the US as a leader in the adoption and secure management of the world's first cryptocurrency .Within just 48 hours, over 2,200 letters of support were sent to United States senators, urging them to co-sponsor and support the bill 

 Crypto leaders and officials from Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign and the White House are set to hold a roundtable to discuss pressing issues and propose policy changes in the cryptocurrency industry. The roundtable, hosted by Representative Ro Khanna, aims to influence the policy direction of the Harris campaign and foster engagement between the industry and government officials. This meeting follows a previous roundtable held in July, which saw active participation from crypto 

 Meta, the company behind MetaAI digital assistant, is reportedly in discussions with actors such as Awkwafina and Judi Dench, as well as influencers, for the right to use their voices in their product. The talks are ongoing, and while details about potential agreements are still uncertain, it is speculated that Meta could pay millions of dollars in fees to the actors if a deal is reached. This move by Meta reflects their efforts to incorporate well-known voices into their digital assistant 

 Houston, Texas has emerged as a significant hub for cryptocurrency mining, particularly Bitcoin mining. The city's favorable conditions, including crypto-friendly politicians, a deregulated power grid, and abundant sources of inexpensive power, make it an ideal location for miners seeking cheap electricity 

 Morgan Stanley's wealth managers are set to embrace Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offered by BlackRock and Fidelity. Beginning on August 7, financial advisors at Morgan Stanley will be able to recommend the iShares Bitcoin Trust by BlackRock and the Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund by Fidelity to qualified clients. This move marks a significant shift in cryptocurrency investment and represents a milestone for the crypto industry, as Morgan Stanley manages approximately $3.75 trillion in client 

 Cointelegraph, MicroStrategy's stock could gain 30% if Bitcoin (BTC) reaches $150,000 by the end of 2025. The report suggests that if MicroStrategy continues its aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin and the price of Bitcoin reaches the projected level, the stock could reach $2,150 per share, compared to its current trading price of around $1,450. This projection is based on the assumption that MicroStrategy 

 Bitfarms, a Bitcoin mining company, reported a 34% month-on-month increase in earnings due to an increased mining hashrate following fleet upgrades and expansion. In July, Bitfarms generated 253 BTC, worth approximately $16.2 million, compared to its earnings of 189 BTC ($12.1 million) in June, representing a 34% increase in monthly earnings from Bitcoin mining . The company attributed this growth to its fleet upgrade and expansion efforts 

 The STOXX Europe 600 technology index, which tracks the performance of European technology stocks, fell by 3.6% to its lowest level since January . The broader STOXX 600 index also experienced a decline of 1.3%. Chipmaker Intel's shares slumped by 20% in premarket trading after the company announced the suspension of its dividend and plans to cut 15% of its workforce. 

 The decline in tech stocks has been driven by lackluster earnings from companies like Amazon and Intel, as well as anxieties surrounding a potential slowdown in the U.S. economy . Disappointing jobs reports have further amplified concerns about whether the Federal Reserve will need to implement significant interest rate cuts to prevent a recession 

 Trump's political operation, it was reported that they raised nearly $139 million in July for the former president's election effort. This fundraising amount represents a significant increase from the previous month, where they brought in nearly $112 million. The funds raised in July have contributed to a substantial cash reserve of $327 million for the final three-month sprint leading up to the election 
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 Bitcoin network difficulty broke a three-month downtrend and reached a new all-time high (ATH) on August 1, 2024. The network difficulty rose by over 10.5% on that day, indicating an increase in the computational power required to mine Bitcoin. This rise in difficulty comes after a significant decline in network difficulty over the past three months 

 MiCA introduces uniform market rules for crypto-assets, including provisions for transparency, disclosure, authorization, and supervision of transactions. It also sets requirements for crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service providers, such as registration, security measures, and anti-money laundering compliance 

 Under the promotional offer, new customers who meet specific criteria can receive various rewards, including substantial Bitcoin bonuses. To qualify for the first tier reward, customers need to make a minimum deposit of 10,000 Hong Kong dollars by August 31, 2024, and maintain an average daily asset balance of 10,000 HKD for 60 days. Participants can choose from three rewards: a share of Alibaba, a 400 HKD ($51) supermarket voucher, or 600 HKD ($76) worth of Bitcoin 

 TokenPocket Wallet, a popular wallet for the Tron network, has introduced a transfer solution that allows users to pay transaction fees using Tether (USDT) instead of TRX (Tron's native cryptocurrency). This feature aims to simplify transactions and account activation on the Tron network, particularly for users who may find it challenging to obtain TRX for covering transaction costs 

 MiCA's adoption has been met with enthusiasm by some, as it is seen as a landmark regulation that will bring an end to the "crypto Wild West" and provide clear rules for crypto exchanges . However, compliance with MiCA may prove challenging for companies new to regulation, as it adapts existing rules to fit innovative crypto assets 

 MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm, recently released its Q2 earnings report, revealing a net loss of $102.6 million for the quarter . Despite the loss, MicroStrategy continues to focus on its Bitcoin strategy and has increased its Bitcoin holdings. The company now holds a total of 226,500 BTC, worth around $14.7 billion 

 The Digital Chamber, a prominent digital asset advocate in the United States, is urging US lawmakers to support the Bitcoin reserve bill introduced by Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis. The bill, officially known as the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act of 2024 (or Bitcoin Act of 2024) 

 The reduction in selling pressure is evident in the outflows from miners, which have remained generally lower than earlier in the year. Daily miner outflows during July ranged between $5,000 and $10,000, compared to higher outflows when Bitcoin first reached the $70,000 mark. 

 Uber and Chinese automaker BYD have announced a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) onto the Uber platform across several key global markets. The partnership will begin in Europe and Latin America and expand to other markets, including the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand 

 The Biden administration plans to unveil a new rule next month that will expand U.S. powers to stop exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from some foreign countries to Chinese chipmakers. However, shipments from allies that export key chipmaking equipment, including Japan, the Netherlands, and South Korea, will be excluded from the rule, limiting its impact 

 Recent data suggests that long-term investors have been accumulating Bitcoin. Inflows into Bitcoin investment products reached over $1 billion in a single week, with total year-to-date inflows reaching approximately $14.6 billion. This surge in investment is largely attributed to institutions and long-term investors increasing their exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs 

 Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Outflows: The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has experienced substantial outflows in recent months. In the last three months alone, outflows from GBTC have exceeded $15 billion, according to data from BitMEX Research . However, despite these outflows, Grayscale's assets under management have only slightly dipped to $23.13 billion, thanks to the surge in Bitcoin's value 

 The bills that make up the legislation are the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) and the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). These bills would need to pass in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives to become law. However, the House is currently on recess until September, so the fate of the legislation in the House remains uncertain 

 the United States government currently holds more than 183,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at roughly $12 billion . This makes the US government the largest geopolitical owner of the decentralized currency. In addition to Bitcoin, the US government also holds 50,000 Ether (ETH), 121 million USDT (USDT), 40,000 BNB (BNB), and over 10 million USD Coin (USDC) 

 Steinberg sees crypto as an asset class and envisions a future where tokenization extends beyond core crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum to encompass a broader range of real-world assets. He believes that programmable money and asset tokenization will transform financial services and create exciting opportunities 

 Salt Labs, the research arm of API security firm Salt Security, discovered this XSS attack, which can bypass current mitigations and potentially lead to complete account takeover. The flaw arises when OAuth is not implemented with sufficient care and rigor, which unfortunately is often the case 

 Casper Network relies on a group of validators to verify transactions and uphold the network. Unlike Proof-of-Work networks, which require centralized validators for economies of scale, Casper allows for geographical decentralization of validators. Validators verify transactions based on staked tokens and receive CSPR rewards for participating in the PoS consensus mechanism 

 Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign raised more than $200 million in its first week .The campaign received commitments of $150 million from the Democratic super PAC Future Forward after President Biden withdrew from the race. 

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 Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, has introduced a bill in the Senate called the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve bill. This bill proposes the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve by the United States government. The aim of the reserve is to reduce the national debt and bolster the country's economy by acquiring and holding Bitcoin as an additional store of value. 

 the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has experienced significant outflows, with the total amount exceeding $2 billion. On August 2nd, the outflows from the Grayscale Ethereum Trust reached $2.1 billion, contributing to a total net outflow of $152 million for all nine Ethereum ETFs on that day. It's worth noting that while the Grayscale Ethereum Trust saw substantial outflows, other Ethereum ETFs, such as BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust and Grayscale's Ethereum Mini Trust, reported inflows 

 Turkey has blocked access to the social media platform Instagram, according to multiple sources  . The decision to block Instagram comes after the platform removed posts by Turkish users expressing condolences over the killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh 

 Intel Corporation's stock value has experienced a substantial decline, potentially resulting in the erasure of nearly $25 billion in stock value. On Friday, Intel's stock price plummeted by more than 26%, marking one of its worst trading days in 40 years . This decline is attributed to factors such as lower-than-expected Q3 revenue projections and the company's struggle to regain its once-dominant position in the market 

 BlonkFi aims to create a money-making economy around memecoins, a new and untapped market category with a value of over $46 billion. The protocol allows users to collateralize volatile assets, such as memecoins, to borrow stablecoins. By doing so, BlonkFi serves as a Core Liquidity Infrastructure Layer, enabling additional composability for high-attention, high-volatility assets