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Bitcoin Weekly News: August 9th, 2023
Bitcoin Weekly News: August 9th, 2023

You can listen to the audio version of this recap wherever you get your podcasts: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast. It’s Wednesday, August 9th, 2023. At the time of recording, the Bitcoin block height

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 09, 2023
Bitcoin’s First Starring Role in a U.S. Presidential Election Campaign
Bitcoin’s First Starring Role in a U.S. Presidential Election Campaign

Upon observing this year's Mining Disrupt Conference, the attendee list might have surprised you. Instead of the usual mix of hobbyists, professionals, and industry giants, this year's event hosted an unusual crowd - politicians and their aides. This shift in attendees signaled an unprecedented chapter in

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 01, 2023
Bitcoin Mining Company Genesis Digital Assets Launches Trio of New Data Centers
Bitcoin Mining Company Genesis Digital Assets Launches Trio of New Data Centers

Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), a leading global Bitcoin mining company, has unveiled the launch of three new data centers in the Western region of South Carolina.  This growth is a strategic move to fortify the company's presence within the United States. As of now, GDA is responsible for

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 01, 2023
Coinbase CEO Reveals SEC Told the Company To Delist Everything but Bitcoin
Coinbase CEO Reveals SEC Told the Company To Delist Everything but Bitcoin

In an interview with the Financial Times on July 31st, Coinbase's CEO Brian Armstrong disclosed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once told the crypto exchange to remove almost 250 tokens from its platform, except Bitcoin. This request came before the regulatory body filed a

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jul 31, 2023
Sazmining Sets up Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining Facility in Paraguay
Sazmining Sets up Eco-Friendly Bitcoin Mining Facility in Paraguay

Sazmining, a Bitcoin mining service provider that exclusively uses renewable energy, is expanding its footprint to South America by establishing a new operation in Paraguay.  This facility is scheduled to begin operations on September 15th, leveraging the country's low electricity costs to offer hosting services at a highly

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jul 27, 2023
Bitcoin Weekly News: August 9th, 2023
Bitcoin Weekly News: August 9th, 2023

You can listen to the audio version of this recap wherever you get your podcasts: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast. It’s Wednesday, August 9th, 2023. At the time of recording, the Bitcoin block height

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 09, 2023
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Blockstream’s Jade Wallet Unaffected by ESP32 Vulnerability
Blockstream’s Jade Wallet Unaffected by ESP32 Vulnerability

Blockstream’s Jade wallet remains secure despite ESP32 vulnerability concerns, with multiple entropy sources protecting private keys.

New Research Unveils DahLIAS Protocol for Bitcoin Cross-Input Signature Aggregation
New Research Unveils DahLIAS Protocol for Bitcoin Cross-Input Signature Aggregation

Ncklr announced DahLIAS, a protocol for faster cross-input signature aggregation on Bitcoin.

Tether To Deploy Hashrate on OCEAN
Tether To Deploy Hashrate on OCEAN

Tether will direct its Bitcoin mining hashrate to OCEAN, supporting decentralized mining through the DATUM protocol in underserved regions.

Lomond School in Scotland To Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Starting Fall 2025
Lomond School in Scotland To Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Starting Fall 2025

Lomond School in Scotland will accept Bitcoin for tuition starting Fall 2025, becoming the first UK school to do so.

Strategy Acquires $285 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty
Strategy Acquires $285 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty

Strategy bought 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5M, raising its total to 531,644 Bitcoin amid ongoing market and trade policy uncertainty.

Tether Eyes U.S. Stablecoin and Decentralized AI as It Expands Beyond USDt
Tether Eyes U.S. Stablecoin and Decentralized AI as It Expands Beyond USDt

Tether plans a U.S. stablecoin and AI platform to expand beyond USDt and influence U.S. regulation.

Genius Group Blocked From Increasing Bitcoin Holdings Amid Legal Dispute
Genius Group Blocked From Increasing Bitcoin Holdings Amid Legal Dispute

Genius Group is temporarily barred from buying more Bitcoin due to a U.S. court order tied to a merger dispute with Fatbrain AI.

Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 as Holdings Reach Over $8 Billion
Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 as Holdings Reach Over $8 Billion

Tether added 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1, boosting its holdings to over $8 billion under its 15% profit allocation strategy.

Strategy Acquires $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin During Market Decline
Strategy Acquires $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin During Market Decline

Strategy bought 22,048 Bitcoin for $1.92B, raising its holdings to 528,185 BTC ahead of a potential market impact from upcoming U.S. tariff news.

Tether Invests in Be Water To Support Media and Technology Collaboration
Tether Invests in Be Water To Support Media and Technology Collaboration

Tether is investing €10 million for a 30.4% stake in Be Water to support its tech-driven media expansion.

KULR Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Bringing Total Holdings to 668 BTC
KULR Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Bringing Total Holdings to 668 BTC

KULR Technology Group added $5 million in Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 668 BTC under its treasury strategy.

Strategy Surpasses 500,000 Bitcoin With Latest Acquisition
Strategy Surpasses 500,000 Bitcoin With Latest Acquisition

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 506,137 Bitcoin after acquiring 6,911 Bitcoin for $584 million.

Blockstream Relaunches Explorer API With Self-Service Dashboard for Scalable Blockchain Access
Blockstream Relaunches Explorer API With Self-Service Dashboard for Scalable Blockchain Access

Blockstream relaunches Explorer API with a self-service dashboard and 500K free monthly requests for Bitcoin and Liquid data.

Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan
Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan

Tether ranks seventh in U.S. Treasury holdings with $33.1 billion, surpassing major economies as stablecoin regulations progress.

Strategy’s $STRF Launch Sparks Intense Debate on X
Strategy’s $STRF Launch Sparks Intense Debate on X

Saylor’s $STRF launch sparked debate over its sustainability and Bitcoin-driven strategy.

Politics View All
New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services
New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services

New York's Assembly Bill A7788 would allow state agencies to accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for payments.

Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected
Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected

Markets and Bitcoin reversed April 7th gains on false tariff rumors and rising U.S.-China tensions, as whales kept accumulating.

Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan
Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan

Tether ranks seventh in U.S. Treasury holdings with $33.1 billion, surpassing major economies as stablecoin regulations progress.

Bitcoin Closes at $84,000 on March 14th Aligning With Josh Mandell’s Prediction
Bitcoin Closes at $84,000 on March 14th Aligning With Josh Mandell’s Prediction

Josh Mandell's accurate Bitcoin prediction highlights the growing influence of independent analysts, echoing Samson Mow’s forecasts.

Tether CEO Highlights Stablecoin Bill’s Potential Impact and USDt’s Global Role
Tether CEO Highlights Stablecoin Bill’s Potential Impact and USDt’s Global Role

Tether's CEO highlighted the stablecoin bill's impact, USDt's global reach, and major U.S. Treasury investments.

Samson Mow Explains Bitcoin’s Price Drop After SBR Announcement
Samson Mow Explains Bitcoin’s Price Drop After SBR Announcement

Samson Mow attributed Bitcoin's price drop after the SBR announcement to short-term market reactions, emphasizing that adoption takes time.

Samson Mow Calls for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve To Be Named ‘Fort Nakamoto’
Samson Mow Calls for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve To Be Named ‘Fort Nakamoto’

After President Trump established the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Samson Mow proposed naming it "Fort Nakamoto," gaining widespread support.

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Trump created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, funded by forfeitures and allowing budget-neutral Bitcoin acquisitions.

IMF Agreement Limits El Salvador’s Bitcoin Activities
IMF Agreement Limits El Salvador’s Bitcoin Activities

The IMF’s $1.4 billion deal restricts El Salvador’s public sector from Bitcoin activities, but Bukele keeps buying.

Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Crypto Reserve Raises Questions
Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Crypto Reserve Raises Questions

Trump’s proposed U.S. Crypto Reserve faces debate over feasibility and altcoin inclusion.

White House To Host First Bitcoin and Crypto Summit on March 7th
White House To Host First Bitcoin and Crypto Summit on March 7th

The White House's first Crypto Summit on March 7 will focus on Bitcoin regulation, stablecoins, and digital asset policy.

Montana Becomes the Fourth U.S. State to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Bill to House
Montana Becomes the Fourth U.S. State to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Bill to House

Montana's House committee approved a bill to include Bitcoin in state reserves, advancing it to the House.

How El Salvador’s IMF Deal Is Affecting Bitcoin’s Status
How El Salvador’s IMF Deal Is Affecting Bitcoin’s Status

El Salvador amended its Bitcoin law under an IMF deal, limiting its official use and raising uncertainty over future government Bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin Reserve Bills Gain Momentum Across U.S. States
Bitcoin Reserve Bills Gain Momentum Across U.S. States

Several U.S. states proposed Bitcoin reserve funds this week, highlighting growing interest amid regulatory and financial debates.

U.S. Hosts First Official Press Conference on Bitcoin and Digital Assets
U.S. Hosts First Official Press Conference on Bitcoin and Digital Assets

The U.S. hosted its first Bitcoin press conference, focusing on regulation, competitiveness, and a potential Bitcoin reserve.

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