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Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law legalizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining in Russia, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS. The legislation defines terms such as digital currency mining, mining pools, and mining infrastructure operators. Mining activities are now classified as part of financial turnover,
Mox, a virtual bank under Standard Chartered, has launched Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading on its investment platform. This makes Mox the first virtual bank in Hong Kong to provide Bitcoin and crypto investment products. On August 7th, Mox introduced ETFs that track Bitcoin, featuring both spot Bitcoin
As the world navigates through a recession, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. finds himself increasingly on the political fringes. As an outsider, he lacks the mainstream credibility of established candidates, suitable only in stable times. However, with less than three months to the final vote, he could still surprise as the
Bitcoin • Politics • Aug 08, 2024As the world navigates through a recession, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. finds himself increasingly on the political fringes. As an outsider, he lacks the mainstream credibility of established candidates, suitable only in stable times. However, with less than three months to the final vote, he could still surprise as the
Bitcoin • Politics • Aug 08, 2024Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law legalizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining in Russia, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS. The legislation defines terms such as digital currency mining, mining pools, and mining infrastructure operators. Mining activities are now classified as part of financial turnover,
Bitcoin • Economy • Aug 08, 2024Mox, a virtual bank under Standard Chartered, has launched Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading on its investment platform. This makes Mox the first virtual bank in Hong Kong to provide Bitcoin and crypto investment products. On August 7th, Mox introduced ETFs that track Bitcoin, featuring both spot Bitcoin
Bitcoin • Markets • Aug 07, 2024Semler Scientific, a publicly traded medical technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional $6 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 929 Bitcoin, valued at $63 million. In May 2024, Semler implemented a Bitcoin treasury strategy, similar to other public companies like MicroStrategy. Since then, the company
Bitcoin • Business • Aug 06, 2024Capula Management, one of Europe's top four investment managers, has disclosed holdings amounting to nearly $500 million in spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to an SEC filing. The firm reported investments of $211 million in Fidelity's spot Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) and $253 million in BlackRock's
Bitcoin • Markets • Aug 05, 2024Hong Kong’s largest online brokerage, Futu Securities, which boasts over 3.5 million customers, has introduced retail Bitcoin trading on its platform. According to the South China Morning Post, users can now buy and sell Bitcoin directly using either Hong Kong or U.S. dollars. Futu is the first
Bitcoin • Business • Aug 02, 2024John Ruddick, a Member of the NSW Parliament and representative of the Libertarian Party of Australia, recently announced a significant discussion with JAN3 about Bitcoin policy for Australia. In his post, Ruddick highlighted the party's pro-Bitcoin stance and detailed the rationale behind their advocacy for this asset. Just
Bitcoin • Politics • Aug 02, 2024The University of Wyoming (UW) has launched the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, the first academic institution devoted solely to Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy and author of "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin," has been named the inaugural director. Rettler made the
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