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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. 
 Trump said he only can see the Black ones 
 Nevada database glitch showing voters cast ballots when they didn’t is evidence that voting by mail is “the largest source of potential voter fraud.” 
 Trump courts Black voters in S.C. with attacks on legal system 
 President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador declared a bold stance that the New World Order, championing an unapologetic fight against "dark forces." He emphasized the necessity for the next U.S. president to possess vision, will, and courage to confront these challenges head-on. 
 Donald Trump's stance on Bitcoin is changing. He says, "Many people are embracing it, and you're seeing something that's interesting, so I can live with it one way or the other. 
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 Just in: Republican Rep. Tom Emmer calls government agency’s bitcoin miner survey “an abuse of power 
 Following a lawsuit by Riot Platforms  and the Texas Blockchain Council, the U.S. Department of Energy will pause its survey on Bitcoin miner energy use amid allegations of illegal data requests. Full details are reported by @npub19qjx4mkmvl98kfgpedjcphqzevftqt92emglw2dmvx2aqc43pzksn4zc3g.
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 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. 
 Blockchain analysts detect $4.6m from Duelbits crypto heist.

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 
 Demand for BTC products 10 times greater than supply, says Michael Saylor.

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 
 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. 
 Breaking News: Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a historic surge, with nearly $40 billion pouring into its market capitalization in just 24 hours, following its breakthrough at $50,000. This marks the start of a new bull cycle, with Bitcoin currently valued at $982.41 billion, up 3.93% from the previous day. Crypto enthusiasts and traders are watching closely for further developments, especially with the upcoming Bitcoin halving expected to trigger more activity. 
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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.