This $100 million spending plan includes a new wave of TV and digital ads totaling $70 million. The goal of these ads is to recapture momentum for Trump, which has faltered since Democrats rallied around Kamala Harris as their presidential nominee 

 The team behind Hamster Kombat has recently disclosed that they have been receiving offers from top venture capital firms in the crypto industry, but they have turned down every single one to date. The decision to reject venture capitalist funding was made in order to protect Hamster Kombat's player base and maintain the developers' core focus on providing a meritocratic experience that rewards participants by actually playing the game. 

 Coinbase has had previous legal disputes with the SEC. In a separate case, the SEC charged Coinbase with operating its crypto asset trading platform as an unregistered national securities exchange, broker, and clearing agency. Coinbase was also charged for the unregistered offer and sale of securities in connection with its staking-as-a-service program 

 Grayscale's global head of ETFs, mentioned during a webinar that there will be a variety of single-asset products as well as index-based and diversified products in the future. Grayscale Investments is one of the largest issuers of crypto ETFs, with over $25 billion in assets under management across its US-listed crypto ETFs, which currently include single-asset Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) funds 

 The study was led by Vashan Wright from the University of California San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The findings suggest that if the location of NASA's InSight lander at Elysium Planitia near Mars' equator is representative of the rest of the planet, the underground water would be sufficient to fill a global ocean that is about a mile or so (1 to 2 kilometers) deep. 

 Former President Donald Trump has made various claims and statements regarding Vice President Kamala Harris. These claims include questioning her racial identity, accusing her campaign of faking the size of rally crowds using artificial intelligence, and making false claims about her past and political record. However, it's important to note that these claims have been fact-checked and debunked by various sources. 

 U.S. stocks struggled to find direction as investors prepared for a week filled with economic data. The focus was on U.S. consumer prices, as investors sought insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path. The outcome of the data would likely influence market expectations regarding potential interest rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve. 

 Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's largest music label, has announced an expanded agreement with Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook) on Monday. This agreement aims to create new opportunities for UMG artists and songwriters across Meta's social platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads, and for the first time, WhatsApp 

 Bitcoin miners have recorded their lowest daily revenue of 2024. The mining community earned approximately $6 million per day in the first four months of 2024. However, due to various factors such as the drop in Bitcoin prices and revenue uncertainties, the daily revenue of Bitcoin miners has experienced a significant decline. On August 11, 2024, the daily earnings of the Bitcoin mining community dipped to a new yearly low of $2.5 million 

 The CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) is the world's largest options exchange, founded in 1973. It offers trading in various asset classes, including options, futures, equities, exchange-traded products (ETPs), and global foreign exchange (FX) 

 The proposal to reduce WBTC vault debt ceilings to zero was seen as extreme by some, as it would be inconsistent with how Maker treats other supported centralized assets. Rival tokenized Bitcoin issuers, such as ckBTC, tBTC, and dlcBTC, were eager to pitch their products as potential replacements for WBTC 

 The unmanned transport aircraft developed by China features easy loading and unloading capabilities, high reliability and safety levels, and a high degree of intelligence . It aims to provide support for expanding air cargo transportation scenarios and improving the efficiency of logistics operations 

 Unlike GPS jamming, which simply denies GPS signals, GPS spoofing involves sending false signals that can trick the aircraft's navigation system into indicating that it is off-track or in a different location. This can lead to confusion for pilots and air traffic control, potentially compromising the safety of the flight 

 The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has contributed to the increased investor interest. These ETFs allow investors to participate more directly in the fluctuations of Bitcoin's price without the complexities of owning and storing the cryptocurrency themselves 

 The legalization of cryptocurrency mining in Russia provides legitimacy to the activity. Previously, there was ambiguity surrounding the legality of mining operations. With the new law in place, registered Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs have the right to engage in large-scale crypto mining operations 

 While Bitcoin has been at the forefront of the recent surge, Ethereum has been trailing behind. However, QCP Capital expects Ethereum to catch up and possibly even outperform Bitcoin in the near future 
. They anticipate that the introduction of an Ethereum ETF could trigger significant rotations of funds from Bitcoin to Ethereum, providing additional upward momentum for the latter 

 The lawsuit revolves around a loan agreement between Celsius and Tether, where Celsius borrowed USDT from Tether using Bitcoin as collateral. As the price of Bitcoin dropped, Celsius was required to provide further collateral to avoid liquidation. However, Celsius claims that Tether improperly liquidated the Bitcoin collateral 

 The SEC accused Ideanomics of reporting over $40 million in revenue for 2019 based on fraudulent accounting related to a crypto asset transaction. The agency claimed that this false reporting led to overestimated financial statements, misleading shareholders, and the public about the company's financial health 

 the United States Federal Reserve against Customers Bank, a crypto-friendly bank, have raised speculation about the authenticity of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign's efforts to mend relations with the cryptocurrency industry . Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss has suggested that the Federal Reserve's actions confirm the continuation of "Operation Choke Point 2.0" and cast doubt on the legitimacy of the Harris campaign's crypto reset 

 Otudor argues that cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are essential tools for protecting savings from inflation and facilitating international transactions, especially in light of the devaluation of the Nigerian naira and foreign exchange shortages 

 Celsius Network, a cryptocurrency lending platform, has filed a lawsuit against Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, seeking $3.5 billion in damages. The lawsuit alleges that Tether liquidated the Bitcoin (BTC) collateral provided by Celsius without giving them the opportunity to provide additional collateral 

 NEO Semiconductor has developed a new technology called 3D X-AI chip, which aims to replace the current high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips and solve data bus bottlenecks in AI GPU accelerators . This technology combines 3D NAND flash memory and 3D DRAM and includes built-in AI processing capabilities. By transferring some of the AI processing from the GPU to the 3D DRAM 

 The African Union (AU) Executive Council has approved the structure of the African Space Agency (AfSA) as part of the African Outer Space Program, which is one of the flagship programs of the AU Agenda 2063. The approval of the agency's structure is seen as a concrete step towards realizing the African Outer Space Program. The agency is expected to begin operations in 2022, following the appointment of its leadership and workforce 

 conference in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, to explore the integrated use of two large scientific facilities known as "super microscopes" to study the structure of the microscopic world . The two facilities in question are the Hefei Light Source (HLS) and the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS). The experts aim to fully leverage the complementary advantages of neutron scattering technology and synchrotron radiation technology to promote interdisciplinary integration 

 Google Meet, the video communication service, is introducing a new AI-powered feature called 'Take Notes for Me' to enhance meeting productivity and note-taking capabilities . This feature allows users to automatically capture meeting summaries and action items in real-time during a meeting . By clicking the 'Take notes for me' option, Google Meet will generate a summary and action items as the meeting progresses 

 The approval and launch of Bitcoin ETFs in the US have been significant milestones for the cryptocurrency market. These ETFs allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly owning the digital asset. The introduction of Bitcoin ETFs tied to futures on the cryptocurrency began in 2021, but it wasn't until January 2024 that US regulators allowed ETFs tied directly to the day-to-day movement of Bitcoin prices 

 Cisco Systems, a prominent technology company, is reportedly planning a second round of layoffs this year. The company had previously announced a 5% reduction in its global workforce, amounting to approximately 4,250 job cuts. The upcoming layoffs are expected to affect thousands of employees, although the exact number has not been specified :https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/14/cisco-cutting-5percent-of-global-workforce-in-restructuring-move.html 

 Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to participate in a presidential debate on ABC on September 10, 2024. This debate will be the first time the two rivals square off since Harris became the Democrats' nominee . The confirmation of the debate on ABC marks the end of a back-and-forth between the Trump and Harris campaigns over the planned showdown . Trump had initially expressed a preference for a debate hosted by the conservative network Fox News, while Harris maintained https://www.bbc.c 

 Ripple Labs has announced the commencement of testing for its United States dollar-pegged stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum mainnets . The stablecoin is currently in beta testing with enterprise partners and is not available for purchase or live trading at this time. Ripple Labs has cautioned users to be wary of scammers claiming to sell or provide early access to RLUSD 

 there have been significant inflows of funds into centralized cryptocurrency exchanges (CEXs) during a period of market turbulence. The market downturn on August 5th resulted in a 10% drop in the price of Bitcoin within two hours, from $58,350 to $52,500. However, this volatility led to a surge in inflows to CEXs as traders reacted to the market conditions 

 The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently updated its draft form for taxpayers to report digital asset transactions starting in 2026. The draft form, called Form 1099-DA, is designed to provide more clarity for taxpayers and simplify the reporting process for digital asset transactions 

 The lawsuit aims to protect the rights of Bitcoin, Tether, and other digital asset users and holders in Nigeria. Otudor's requests include the recognition of the right to own, use, and trade cryptocurrencies, as well as the integration of cryptocurrency assets into the Nigerian financial ecosystem under regulated conditions. 

 The proposal to make Bitcoin a reserve asset for the US was recently suggested by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who proposed an executive order for the US Treasury to purchase 4 million Bitcoin, representing 19% of the Bitcoin supply 
. While this could potentially drive up the price of Bitcoin, Hoskinson cautions against the centralization risks it poses for the decentralized nature of the cryptocurrency 

 Intel, the leading chipmaker, has decided to postpone its annual "Innovation" event, which was originally scheduled for September. The decision comes as Intel faces various challenges, including a PR and customer satisfaction crisis related to the Raptor Lake instability issue and a recent announcement of layoffs amounting to 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring effort to enhance competitiveness 

 Microsoft researchers, Iran government-tied hackers attempted to breach the account of a "high-ranking official" on a U.S. presidential campaign in June. This incident occurred weeks after the hackers had already breached the account of a county-level U.S. official. The activity is believed to be part of a broader effort by Iranian groups to gather intelligence on U.S. political campaigns and target swing states. The hackers used spear-phishing emails and a "password spray operation 

 Apple has changed its policy in the European Union (EU) to allow developers to communicate with their customers outside of its App Store. This decision comes after the European Commission charged Apple in June for breaching the bloc's tech rules. The change in policy is in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and aims to address concerns raised by developers and regulators regarding Apple's control over app distribution and payments within the App Store. 

 Global stock markets have experienced a recovery, recouping most of the losses from a significant sell-off earlier in the week. Investors have regained confidence in the U.S. economy, with the Federal Reserve signaling potential rate cuts as early as September. Reassurance from Fed policymakers regarding cooling inflation and better-than-expected U.S. jobless claims data have contributed to the recovery in stocks. The MSCI All Country stock index has shown signs of improvement, recovering much o 

 Bloomberg and Reuters, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is preparing to refinance a $5 billion loan for another three years. The loan was initially secured in 2021 through a term and revolver facility, with each facility amounting to half of the total loan amount. ByteDance's decision to refinance the loan comes as it takes advantage of low interest rates and aims to manage its debt while funding its overseas expansion and daily operations 

 There has been movement in the potential approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) options, as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has re-filed its application. The CBOE initially withdrew its application for options on spot Bitcoin ETFs but quickly replaced it with a more detailed filing. This re-filing is seen as a positive sign, indicating that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may be engaging in the process rather than outright denying it. 

 The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami advisory following the earthquake, with tsunami waves of up to 50 centimeters (1.6 feet) detected along parts of Kyushu's southern coast and the nearby island of Shikoku . Seismologists held an emergency meeting to analyze whether the earthquake had affected the nearby Nankai Trough, which has been the source of past devastating earthquakes 

 The USABTC policy group advocates for the creation of a tax-free DEZ where Bitcoin transactions can be carried out without capital gains taxes. However, a tax on redemption would be implemented to ensure revenue generation .The proposal suggests that offering tax-free capital gains within this zone could attract investors and foster wealth growth within a regulated environment 

 According to data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro, the number of addresses holding more than 0.1 BTC (approximately $5,000 at the current rate) is nearing a new all-time high, with 4,580,424 addresses recorded. This figure is close to the previous peak of 4,586,540 addresses 

 Metaplanet's decision to secure the loan comes just two days after announcing plans to raise approximately $70 million through a stock rights offering, with a significant portion of the funds earmarked for Bitcoin investments 

 The regulation of Bitcoin ATMs in Chico, California, is part of a broader trend in the United States, where the country accounts for 82.6% of the global Bitcoin ATM network, with 31,649 machines. Canada and Australia follow with 7.7% and 3% respectively 

 Bitcoin whale transactions reached their highest levels in four months during a recent crypto market dip. Wallets holding between 10 and 1,000 Bitcoin rapidly accumulated during the price drop, with over 28,000 BTC transactions worth more than $100,000 and 5,700 transactions worth more than $1 million taking place on August 5 and 6. 

 DePin Networks have the potential to decentralize law enforcement by shifting from state-controlled, centralized structures to community-based enterprises. This shift can maximize transparency and empower local communities in maintaining security and order 

 Cardone's decision to list the property on Propy highlights the growing acceptance of blockchain technology in the real estate industry. Propy's platform leverages blockchain and AI to revolutionize the real estate transaction process, making it faster, easier, and more secure than traditional methods 

 BitInfoCharts, El Salvador has been actively purchasing 1 Bitcoin (BTC) per day, even during market slumps . This daily purchase program demonstrates the country's commitment to Bitcoin as legal tender and its belief in the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies. 

 Global banking regulators have approved a framework for banks to disclose their exposure to cryptocurrencies. The framework requires banks to provide both qualitative and quantitative information on their crypto activities and exposure to crypto assets. This move aims to enhance transparency and market discipline in the crypto space and ensure that sufficient information is available to evaluate risks associated with cryptocurrencies 

 Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, has announced its plan to create the core of a new orbital space station by 2030. The head of Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, has signed off on the timetable for this ambitious project, which involves the collaboration of 19 enterprises. The plan includes launching an initial scientific and energy module in 2027, followed by the addition of three more modules by 2030. 

 LSEG SmartEstimate, Samsung Electronics is expected to report a significant increase in its second-quarter profit, driven by the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The company's operating profit for the quarter ending June 30 is estimated to have risen to 8.8 trillion won (approximately $6.34 billion), marking a 13-fold increase compared to the same period last year. 

 The filing was a response to Nasdaq's request for permission to list the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF on its electronic exchange . If approved, this ETF would be the first diversified spot crypto ETF to be listed on the US markets . Approximately 95% of the index comprises Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) 

 Ionic Digital, a bitcoin miner that acquired bankrupt crypto lender Celsius' mining assets, has announced a delay in its plan to go public. This delay comes after the company lost its CEO and auditor . Ionic Digital is currently searching for a new CEO and has appointed its recently hired CFO, John Penver, as the interim boss . Despite the leadership change, the company still intends to proceed with its initial public offering (IPO) and is confident that Penver will be able to lead the company