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‘Feels surreal’ — Bitcoin sticks to $68K as market ignores 200K BTC US election pledge

BTC price gains fail to materialize as Donald Trump and others promise to build a giant Bitcoin strategic reserve if elected.

Harris campaign aims to repair Democratic Party ties with crypto sector

As the 2024 election approaches, the interplay between political strategies and industry dynamics will continue to evolve.

Casper Network halts operations following security breach

This incident serves as a reminder of the ever-present need for vigilance and proactive measures in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology.

Hong Kong legislator eyes Bitcoin for fiscal reserves

By engaging with stakeholders and focusing on compliance, Johnny Ng aims to position Hong Kong as a leader in adopting Bitcoin and Web3 technologies.

Swiss regulator FINMA targets stablecoin issuers in new proposal

As stablecoins continue to gain traction globally, regulatory initiatives such as FINMA’s guidance are likely to influence policies in other jurisdictions.

Bitcoin hits 16-month high ‘positive sentiment’ as price sits near $68K

According to Santiment data, the term “Bitcoin” is being used more positively on social media now than at any time in the past 16 months.

AAVE founder issues health warning to crypto founders after undergoing surgery

AAVE founder Stani Kulechov says he “rarely” ever thought about his health while reflecting a day after completing critical surgery.

Trump’s Bitcoin push, spot Ether ETF debut, and more: Hodlers Digest, July 21-27

An asset manager weighs in on Trump’s Bitcoin push, spot Ether ETFs record $107 million on debut day: Hodler’s Digest

Sen. Lummis proposes US government purchase 5% of total Bitcoin supply

The pro-crypto Senator introduced the Bitcoin Reserve Bill while declaring "this is the solution, this is the answer, this is our Louisiana purchase moment, thank you Bitcoin!"

Bitcoin wobbles as Trump delivers pro-crypto conference speech

The 45th president of the United States caused some minor ripples throughout the cryptocurrency market with his speech at Bitcoin 2024.

Trump pledges to fire SEC Chair Gary Gensler ‘on day one’ if reelected

The Republican candidate laid out a plan for crypto policies should he win in November against prospective Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Trump to end war on crypto if elected, says US will be 'crypto capital of the world'

The former and prospective United States president made the announcement at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bitcoin Beach co-founder claims Bitcoiners want to move families to El Salvador

The Bitcoin-friendly area of El Salvador has attracted many visitors using crypto, but are people considering moving themselves and their children abroad?

Kamala Harris presents an opportunity for Democrats on crypto, say lawmakers

A letter called for the Democratic National Committee to “include pro-digital asset language” in its platform and for Kamala Harris to consider a pro-crypto running mate.

Cantor Fitzgerald announces $2B Bitcoin financing business

Howard Lutnick and Cantor Fitzgerald brought a reprieve from the day’s politics with a business announcement.

Ex-FTX exec asks for delay reporting to prison after dog attack

Ryan Salame was scheduled to report to prison on Aug. 29 after being sentenced to 90 months for charges related to the misuse of FTX user funds.

US senate hopefuls look for crypto bump at Bitcoin 2024

The panel was a referendum on Elizabeth Warren and what happens if we don’t elect the right senators

Lawyer trying to unseat Senator Warren says 82% net worth is in Bitcoin

Attorney John Deaton will face off against two Republican candidates in a Massachusetts primary on Sept. 3.

Bitcoin advocate Mow lists six proposals for Trump's Nashville speech

The Bitcoin advocate aims to influence the political leader to consider Bitcoin a viable and strategic component of the national economy.

ZachXBT criticizes Irene Zhao’s new memecoin amid past failures

The crypto community remains divided as Zhao attempted to clarify her past actions and emphasize her commitment to transparency and accountability in future endeavors.

WazirX launches fair fund recovery plan post $230M hack

Drawing lessons from past incidents such as the Mt. Gox and Bitfinex hacks, WazirX aims to apply the best practices from these cases to ensure a fair and efficient resolution.

Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF net outflows hit $1.5B

Based on the present rate of outflows, ETHE’s Ether reserves could be exhausted within weeks.

X faces controversy over using user data for training AI chatbot Grok: Report

Several X accounts have commented on the social media platform’s default setting, which allows users’ data to be used “to train Grok.”

The next SEC chair must be named before US election — Tyler Winklevoss

Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss argues that the cryptocurrency industry should not "tolerate any possibility of a repeat of the last 4 years."

Bitcoin forming 'massive' bullish wedge pattern as trader eyes $85K

Bitcoin’s bullish pattern on the chart is signaling to crypto traders a potential 25% price increase from its current level.

RFK Jr. promises BTC strategic reserve, dollar backed by hard assets

The presidential hopeful gave Bitcoin eloquent praise as a future support for the US economy and way to fix broken American money and society.

SEC approves Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust for Trading on NYSE Arca

Grayscale must await final regulatory signoff on its registration filing before listing the fund

‘We have to get rid of the folks who are in the way’ — Senators speak at Bitcoin 2024

The two Republican senators claimed that if their party wins control of the Senate, they will stop the SEC’s “regulation by enforcement.”

No BTC strategic reserve announcement from Sen. Lummis — Bitcoin 2024

US Senator Lummis recently authored a report highlighting the benefit of the Bitcoin mining industry and denouncing Biden’s proposed 30% tax.

‘Cast a vote, but don’t join a cult’ — Edward Snowden at Bitcoin 2024

The former National Security Agency contractor did not name any particular US or international lawmakers but warned many didn’t belong to the “tribe” of Bitcoiners.

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