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🚀 Big move by VanEck for Bitcoin! Upon ETF approval, they'll allocate 5% of their Spot Bitcoin ETF profits to support Bitcoin Core developers over ten years, kickstarting with a $10K donation to Brink 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vaneck-pledges-5-of-spot-bitcoin-etf-earnings-for-ten-years-to-support-bitcoin-core-developers
🌊 AQUA Wallet by JAN3 launches on Bitcoin's Birthday! 🎂 Features on-chain, Liquid, and Lightning ⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jan3s-aqua-wallet-launches-on-bitcoins-birthday
🚀 VanEck's new Bitcoin commercial, filmed at NYC's PubKey, amps up excitement for the upcoming SEC decision on their Spot Bitcoin ETF.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vaneck-launches-bitcoin-advertisement-ahead-of-possible-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval
Barry Silbert & Mark Murphy step down from Grayscale board; Mark Shifke appointed as new chairman. Focus on SEC collaboration & spot Bitcoin ETF continues.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/barry-silbert-and-mark-murphy-resign-from-grayscale-board-of-directors
🚀 Tether invests in Georgia's Academy of Digital Industries! This move boosts digital skills education, focusing on Bitcoin, AI, and more. 🎓
https://www.btctimes.com/news/tether-invests-in-the-academy-of-digital-industries
THE Bitcoin Podcast delves into Senator Elizabeth Warren's recent actions against the Bitcoin industry and examines the broader implications of Washington's revolving door policy.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/washingtons-revolving-door
🇲🇪 Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić meets with JAN3 execs to discuss Bitcoin's potential in boosting the economy.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/montenegros-prime-minister-holds-meeting-with-jan3-to-explore-bitcoin-opportunities
Effective December 2024, the FASB's latest regulations will allow businesses to adopt fair value accounting for Bitcoin, ensuring it is valued at its fair market price! 📈
However, companies have the option to adopt them sooner 👀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-to-be-valued-at-fair-market-value-according-to-new-fasb-regulations
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces a bill targeting the misuse of Bitcoin and digital assets in illegal activities.
However, she did not comment on the misuse of fiat in illegal activities.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/senator-elizabeth-warren-proposes-legislation-to-crack-down-on-bitcoin
🚀 JAN3 has launched JAN3 Financial, initially offering a bespoke Bitcoin Over-the-Counter (OTC) desk for nation-states and high-net-worth individuals!
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jan3-unveils-new-division-to-help-countries-acquire-bitcoin
In a dramatic statement to U.S. Congress, JPMorgan's CEO suggests shutting down Bitcoin.
Should we tell him?
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jpmorgan-ceo-says-to-close-down-bitcoin-and-crypto
🌍🚀 Block's TBD subsidiary launches tbDEX, a new decentralized Bitcoin exchange protocol, now in Africa with Yellow Card! ⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/news/block-launches-a-decentralized-bitcoin-exchange-in-africa
🇸🇷 Suriname's President Chan Santokhi and JAN3 CEO, Samson Mow, meet to explore integrating Bitcoin into the nation's economy 🤝
https://www.btctimes.com/news/surinames-president-chan-santokhi-and-samson-mow-meet-to-develop-the-nations-bitcoin-strategy
🚀 SideSwap’s integration of the Blockstream Jade hardware wallet now allows users to securely access, control private keys, and perform non-custodial swaps for Bitcoin and other digital assets!
https://www.btctimes.com/news/sideswap-announces-integration-with-blockstream-jade-hardware-wallet
🚨 Vijay Boyapati reports impropriety at Digital Currency Group (DCG), echoing the FTX case. Concerns include GBTC premiums, risky trading, and conflicts of interest.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vijay-boyapati-reports-impropriety-and-conflicts-of-interest-at-digital-currency-group
Introducing AQUA by JAN3: A new Bitcoin & Stablecoin wallet designed for global use.
Features a user-friendly interface and supports both Liquid and Lightning networks 🌊⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/press-release/aqua-wallet-launch-jan3-unveils-revolutionary-bitcoin-stablecoin-superapp-empowering-global-financial-freedom
Bitcoin skeptic Jim Cramer now hails Bitcoin as a 'Technological Marvel' amid rising prices and potential U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approval.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jim-cramer-acknowledges-bitcoin-as-a-technological-marvel
🚀 MicroStrategy now holds 189,150 Bitcoin, valued at a staggering $8.11 billion.
Their latest buy was 14,620 BTC for $615 million 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/microstrategy-purchases-14620-bitcoin-valued-at-615-million
Argentina’s Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino announces the country's groundbreaking move to accept Bitcoin for contractual agreements 🇦🇷 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/argentinas-foreign-affairs-minister-confirms-acceptance-of-bitcoin-for-contract-agreements
🚀 Bitwise enlists 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' for their latest spot Bitcoin ETF ad! A bold move as the SEC reviews their ETF application. 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitwise-releases-spot-bitcoin-etf-commercial
SEC Chair Gary Gensler explained that the SEC is ‘taking a new look’ at the spot Bitcoin ETF proposals in light of recent court decisions.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/gensler-is-taking-new-look-at-proposals-for-spot-bitcoin-etfs
🚀 Blockstream launches ASIC (BASIC) Note Series 2 following a successful $5M raise in Series 1!
Series 2 aims to attract non-U.S. investors, leveraging efficient Bitcoin mining hardware ahead of the 2024 halving. 🌍
https://www.btctimes.com/news/blockstream-unveils-basic-note-series-2-following-5-million-series-1-raise
El Salvador launches the Freedom Visa Program in a partnership with Tether. This initiative offers citizenship for contributions to the nation's growth in tech, economy, & culture.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/tether-powers-el-salvadors-freedom-visa-program-with-tech-support
📈 BlackRock updates its spot Bitcoin ETF proposal with 21 key amendments.
This includes bolstering security through cold storage for keys, ensuring accurate valuations, and enhancing compliance measures. 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/21-changes-in-blackrocks-recent-spot-bitcoin-etf-application
CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, shares insights on Bitcoin's surge in Latin America.
With El Salvador leading, he sees potential in Colombia & Argentina, urging for banks to adapt or face an existential crisis.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/samson-mow-discusses-the-growing-presence-of-bitcoin-in-latin-america
CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, acknowledges the math behind Bitcoin's potential to reach $1M-$47M, as major institutional investments could magnify its value 🚀🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/samson-mow-acknowledges-mathematical-basis-for-1-million-bitcoin-prediction
🎙️ Dive into the latest episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast! Key stories include Argentina's pro-Bitcoin President-elect Javier Milei and the Pentagon's audit woes.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-news-roundup-the-bitcoin-podcast
According to a recent analysis from Mitesh Patel, a Bitcoin spot ETF may offer convenience but comes at a cost.
After 30 years, you could lose 46% of your holdings to fees.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-etf-fees-may-leave-you-with-only-54-of-your-holdings-after-30-years
⚡️Marathon Digital Holdings has launched a landfill methane-powered Bitcoin mining project to reduce emissions and utilize an untapped energy source ♻️🔌
https://www.btctimes.com/news/marathon-digital-launches-landfill-powered-bitcoin-mining-project