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 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. 
 Martti Malmi's @Martti Malmihttps://mmalmi.github.io/satoshi/  2009-2011 email conversations with Satoshi Nakamoto offer invaluable insights to the Bitcoin community. Gratitude for sharing. Welcome to Nostr! Dive into the exchanges 
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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 
 According to Vladimir Osechkin's sources, Alexey Navalny was frozen in the open-air solitary confinement cell for 2.5 hours, with temperatures as low as -27°C (-16.6°F) to slow down & weaken his heartbeat. Then he was killed with the classic KGB 'one strike' punch to the heart. 
 Jeremy Corbyn speaks to #SkyNews outside court as Julian Assange hearing concludes
Regarding Assange: "The core duty of a journalist is to hold those in power, including elected politicians and others, accountable. It's imperative that we safeguard journalists in fulfilling this crucial role."https://twitter.com/wikileaks/status/1760345184934498361 
 Donald Trump says "many people are embracing" #Bitcoin, He’s seeing more people wanting to pay in #BTC. 
 Bitcoin is a record.Join @The Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville on July 25-27. 
 China still has a 15% global share of the Bitcoin mining hash-rate, despite an official ban on #BitcoinWhy and how?
1. USA: 40%
2. China: 15%
3. Russia: 12%
4. Canada: 5%
5. Kazakhstan: 3.5%
6. UAE: 3%
7. Malaysia: 3%
8. Norway: 1.5%
9. Ethiopia: 0.3%
https://x.com/btc_archive/status/1760410452968763537?s=46 
 Europe central bank said Bitcoin has failed to become a global decentralized digital currency, instead falling victim to fraud and manipulation. but European Central Bank is literally run by a fraud convicted criminal. can't stop Bitcoin recognized by largest global asset managers like BlackRock & Fidelity as the best performing asset.
https://x.com/100trillionusd/status/1760678552951992490?s=46 
 Chinese individuals traversing the Darien Gap to reach Panama, proceeding to Puerto Limon by water boat and then taking buses to the San Vicente migrant camp. The influx is significant enough that indigenous Emberra Indians are catering to the Chinese in the jungle. These migrants use #Starlink for internet access and utilize AliPay and WeChat pay in Puerto Limon.
https://x.com/lauraloomer/status/1760424715825328561?s=46 
 Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., hopes for a cooperative witness in James Biden's testimony during the impeachment probe. He also touches on the GOP's investigation into the Biden family's business dealings and the indictment of ex-FBI informant Alexander Smirnov.
https://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6347320650112 
 Ethiopia To Become The First African Country To Start Bitcoin Mining
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) recently signed a $250 million memorandum of understanding with Hong Kong-based West Data Group's Center Service PLC to initiate Bitcoin mining. This collaboration is part of Ethiopia's broader strategy to become a data center hub in Africa, projecting a $5.4 billion industry by 2027. 
 RUSSIA ARRESTED U.S CITIZEN FOR DONATING $51 TO UKRAINE
Further details have emerged after a 33-year-old with dual citizenship of Russia and the U.S was charged with high treason.
If found guilty, Ksenia Khavana faces up to 20 years in prison. 
 World's largest asset manager BlackRock to hold an "Institutional Digital Assets Summit" tomorrow
Their #Bitcoin ETF is the best performing ETF in 2024, and their only listed digital asset product. 
 The House of Representatives in Nigeria has advanced a bill for the establishment of state police to the second reading. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu, and 14 others, the bill aims to transfer "Police" from the "Exclusive Legislative List" to the "Concurrent Legislative List," granting states control over policing. It proposes 16 alterations to the constitution, including the establishment of State Police Service Commissions and provisions for federal support in funding state police 
 Someone claims to have accidentally downloaded malware by plugging a cheap vibrator from the mall store Spencer’s into their computer. If true, it’d be one of the first times this type of attack has been documented. So we decided to do our best to replicate this. 
 Anti-Trump Burnout: The Resistance Says It's Exhausted
Nearly every Trump 2024 event takes place in a much smaller venue than in 2016/2020, with a lot more open seats and standing room. Yet, I've yet to see the "Trump supporters are exhausted" story. Report by NYTIMES and Patrick Dillon. 
 In GOP gerrymanders that just became obsolete. In new maps: Biden won 18 of 33 Senate seats; Trump won 50 of 99 Assembly seats. 
 10. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the discontinuation of support for ... 
 10. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the discontinuation of support for several leveraged token services, including those linked to Bitcoin and Tether. Trading and subscription services for these tokens will be suspended on February 28, 2024, with all trade orders automatically removed at that time. Users are advised to convert their holdings into other assets before the deadline. Starting April 1, Binance will gradually delist and cease redemption of the tokens. If user 
 9. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has charged Adam To... 
 9. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has charged Adam Todd, the CEO of Digitex Futures Exchange, with intentionally causing his company to violate the Bank Secrecy Act. Todd allegedly operated Digitex as an unregistered crypto futures trading platform from January 2018 to April 2022, failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) programs. This indictment follows a default judgment issued by the Commodities Futures Tr 
 South Korea's ruling People Power Party is pushing for a two-year postponement on cryptocurrency ... 
 South Korea's ruling People Power Party is pushing for a two-year postponement on cryptocurrency taxation, aligning with their campaign pledges for the upcoming elections. The party emphasizes the need for a robust regulatory framework before implementing taxation, citing risks and the absence of a regulatory structure akin to stock exchanges. The proposed extension aims to allow time for necessary amendments and the establishment of comprehensive regulations. But then, discussions within South 
 Asian nations, particularly Japan and South Korea, are intensifying efforts to enhance oversight ... 
 Asian nations, particularly Japan and South Korea, are intensifying efforts to enhance oversight and consumer protection in the cryptocurrency market. Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) proposes measures to prevent "unlawful transfers" to crypto exchanges, potentially impacting peer-to-peer transactions. South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) plans to tighten scrutiny by implementing a pre-emptive trading suspension system for suspicious transactions and expanding its crypto team. 
 Y Combinator, a prominent Silicon Valley incubator, has highlighted stablecoins, metaverse techno... 
 Y Combinator, a prominent Silicon Valley incubator, has highlighted stablecoins, metaverse technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions as key areas for startup innovation. Stablecoins are seen as transformative in cross-border payments, akin to the evolution of digital music. The potential for growth is significant, given the large population in countries with high inflation rates. AR and VR technologies are envisioned to extend beyond gaming, with recent advancements indicating pro 
 The United Kingdom is moving towards enacting legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto stak... 
 The United Kingdom is moving towards enacting legislation to regulate stablecoins and crypto staking, aiming to accomplish this goal within the next six months. Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Bim Afolami, emphasized the government's commitment to passing these laws before the upcoming general election during a recent crypto event hosted by Coinbase in London. While details remain scarce, Afolami assured that efforts are underway to expedite the process. This initiative aligns with Prime Min 
 Principles of Economics by Saifedean Ammous 
 Climate protesters fiercely to air their gripes about Biden 
 Democratic Party identification (relative to Republican) is declining among Blacks & Hispanics & young people. 
 Trump compares himself to Navalny 
 The world's most significant press freedom case -- the Julian Assange case will be decided in the UK this week. 
 Social media users have claimed a helicopter crash that killed the chief executive of Nigeria’s biggest bank was orchestrated by President Joe Biden. Aviation experts told news outlets that weather conditions could have caused the crash. Report by Politifact. 
 Due to Coinbase Commerce no longer accepting payments from self-custody #bitcoin wallets or other applications, bitcoin users are moving away from Coinbase Commerce in favor of #BtcpayServer. 
 Taylor Swift has been at the forefront of right-wing conspiracy theories in recent weeks, and a new poll shows that about a third of Republicans believe a "covert government effort" exists to help Biden win in November. Report by axios. 
 Trump Holds Rally in Waterford Township, Michigan 
 Trump has signed a naming agreement with a company that sells Trump sneakers and perfume. He will soon be promoting these sneakers at "SneakerCon" in Philadelphia this afternoon.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GGkCCCMXcAAWt07?format=jpg&name=large 
 Trump suggests Biden’s energy runs out during speeches and then says Biden has a lot a of energy and then asks about the cocaine in the White House.
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 The controversy over special counsel Robert Hur’s characterization of President Biden’s memory has obscured a truth – that Biden knowingly kept classified materials at home for years and failed to turn them in. 
 Research reveals that during the Super Bowl, 76% of the traffic directed from X to advertisers' websites was fake. 
 In an ad timed for Black History Month, President Joe Biden touted gains Black Americans made during his tenure. 
 Vladimir Putin’s top rival Alexei Navalny died just a month ahead of an “election” that will cement the Russian president’s decades of power. 
 Trump built New York City 
 Explore the “Satoshi Circles” method for predicting Bitcoin prices, combining Fibonacci circles with #Bitcoin halving events to forecast future market peaks and trends. Research by @Adam.
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