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 Former President Donald Trump was accused in a lawsuit on Wednesday of trying to “drastically dilute” the value of stock shares in his social media company held by the firm’s co-founders, potentially depriving them of hundreds of millions of dollars in profits. 
 On Tuesday, President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary in Michigan with 81 percent of the vote — and yet it was his opponents who claimed victory.

At least 100,000 Democrats in the Great Lakes State voted for “uncommitted,” a protest vote driven in large part by dissatisfaction with Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Multiple groups had urged voters to reject Biden due to his support for Israel in the conflict, and the “uncommitted” vote was particularly high in heavily Arab American 
 2024 Democratic Primary in Wayne County, Michigan, home to Detroit. Even though Joe Biden easily won the county, protest votes against him (Uncommitted) are very visible in East Dearborn and Hamtramck. Biden lost both municipalities. Uncommitted got >80% in 21 precincts. 
 There are over 600,000 criminal illegal aliens in the United States. Joe Biden refuses to remove ... 
 This was tweeted by jim_jordan.He is the chairman of ohio 
 The Julian Assange case matters for a lot of reasons — most of all, if it is a violation of the Espionage Act to publish classified materials, then many journalists could face prison. But it’s also worth considering Wikileaks massive contributions to the public 
 Firstly the number is 1200, @BernieSanders, not 12000 who were killed on 0ct 7. Latest civilian number after investigation is around 695. 
 Researchers have scrutinized the COVID-19 vaccines’ safety and continue to do so. A study published Feb. 12 in the journal Vaccine reported on an international group of more than 99 million people who received COVID-19 vaccines, primarily finding links to known rare side effects. The study largely focused on the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines, which have been widely given in the U.S., as well as the AstraZeneca vaccine, which was never authorized in the U.S. 
 Sept 23 - 62% of voters say it is likely that state and federal officials are ignoring evidence of widespread election fraud, 60% think it is likely that cheating affected the outcomes of some races in 2022, 53% of voters believe mail-in voting makes it easier to cheat. 
 Lara Trump speaks at a campaign event for her father-in-law, former President Donald Trump, in Beaufort, South Carolina, on Feb. 21, 2024. | Jamie Kelter Davis for POLITICO 
 How South Carolina could help Trump make GOP history news.yahoo.com/south-carolina… via @Yahoo 
I heard a trumpeter on the news talk about what a great job tRump did. Let's review that. 
 The Fulton County district attorney’s office is pushing back on Trump’s efforts to admit Nathan Wade’s cell phone data into evidence amid efforts to disqualify Fani Willis. 
 Judge Cannon gonna share DOJ's ex parte declaration about criminal investigations into witness threats with Trump's legal team. 
 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. 
 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% 
 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. 
 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. 
 Nigerian Government has officially  Blocked Crypto Platforms 
 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. 
 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. 
 Thai Nostr 101, curated by @Notoshi⚡, For more details check out curation on #YakiHonne. 
 he 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 f 
 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. 
 Democratic Party identification (relative to Republican) is declining among Blacks & Hispanics & young people. 
 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. 
 n a presidential contest that remains tight, voters are more likely to express concerns about President Biden’s stamina than say the same about Donald Trump. Report by Monmouth University Polling Institute. 
 Political and economic signs don't look good for Biden.
A lot of important things about the 2024 election show that President Joe Biden will have a hard time winning a second term. His job approval rating, Americans’ satisfaction with how things are going in the country and their confidence in the economy are below the levels associated with successful reelection bids in recent elections. Report by Gallup staff Jeffrey M. Jones and Megan Brenan. 
 Arizona Local Nostr Meetup ⚡️ @NostrPHX . Say hello to the next generation of #musicvisionaries 🎶 by SaraJadeMusic 
 DoraHacks announces Public Good Grant funding to TinyDancer, Supporting Solana Light Client Development and IBC Integration. It is crucial to further decentralizing Solana, and providing greater network accessibility for a wider range of machines. Report by . 
 NoGood @NoGood Radio is a self-hosted 24/7 radio station running on bitcoin. Playing lofi, synthwave and electronica to help you focus / work / study 🎧 All zaps go towards further developing the channel ⚡️ 
 Upcoming Bitcoin Events: 🚀
📅 Join the Houston #Bitcoin Meetup @parkeralewis on Thursday, February 22nd.
🔗https://meetup.com/houston-bitcoin-meetup-group/events/299207806/https://meetup.com/bitcoin-commons/events/299243910/
🌆 Don't miss the discussion on Bitcoin Urbanism featuring @AustinTunnell, @TuurDemeester, and @ktlannan on March 13th.
🔗 https://pay.zaprite.com/pl_RRVqM0zgsh
🎉 Experience the #Bitcoin Takeover @bitcoincommons in Austin on Friday, March 15th (off-SXSW).
🔗 
 Craig Wright trial reveals surprising new evidence cited as proof he's Satoshi. On Friday, Craig Wright's sister Danielle DeMorgan recounted how she once saw him dressed as a ninja and another time he was working in a room full of computers, evidence, she says, he created Bitcoin. 
 FTX investors sued Sullivan & Cromwell, accusing the law firm of aiding illicit schemes that helped advance a multi-billion dollar fraud before the crypto exchange’s collapse. 
 Bahamas Bank Deltec Face Allegation For FTX-Sam Bankman ‘Secret Credit. Bahamas bank whose chairman created the cartoon Inspector Gadget, and cryptocurrency Tether. 
 Penpot Fest 2024 is back! In Barcelona from June 5-7 for a fantastic design event featuring workshops, networking, and more! Report by Design_r’s  on #YakiHonne. 
 latest update from #noStrudel ! 🚀 Widely praised for its speed and rich features, noStrudel has now fully optimized the bottom tabs to provide a more comfortable reading experience for users. Experience noStrudel now 🎉. Report by 
 What is happening in #Cuba? miggymofongo is bringing the Cuban community to #Nostr. For more stories from Cuba, follow  and check out him articles on #YakiHonne. 
 Introducing Collab, a simple yet powerful tool for decentralized document editing. Invite collaborators, suggest changes in real-time, and fork documents effortlessly. For more details check out 's article on #YakiHonne.