‘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. Go to Source
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ChatGPT launches AI-powered search engine prototype
According to OpenAI, SearchGPT will give users a more intuitive search experience, allowing them to ask questions to refine a search as they would using ChatGPT. Go to Source
Ethereum Foundation wallet moves 92K ETH after 7 years
The Ether, worth roughly $290 million at the time of publication, had been at the same address since 2017. Go to Source
Stand With Crypto PAC has received $14K since launch, not $179M
Money from cryptocurrency advocates could play a role in the 2024 election cycle, so why does the Stand With Crypto PAC seem to be obfuscating its numbers? Go to Source
Crypto think tank launches voting project to support ‘right candidates’
The Digital Future project did not endorse specific candidates or political parties, but its CEO ran as a Republican in a 2022 congressional campaign associated with FTX. Go to Source
Swan Bitcoin delays IPO plan, announces shutdown of mining unit
The CEO said that, without revenue from the mining arm, the company expected to halt its plans for a public offering and announced staff cuts. Go to Source
Bitforex reopens for withdrawals after police investigation
After roughly five months of silence, the crypto exchange Bitforex claimed that the police in Jiangsu Province had detained its team members in February. Go to Source
Jack Dorsey’s Block to shutter UK operations for Cash App
The app, one of the products of payments firm Block, had been operating in the United Kingdom since 2018. Go to Source
Bitcoin conference organizer to raise $15M for Trump campaign: Report
The reported fundraiser will come after the Republican National Convention, in which delegates are expected to nominate Donald Trump as the party’s presidential candidate. Go to Source
Bitfarms calls October shareholder meeting amid attempted Riot takeover
Riot Platforms holds just under a 15% stake in Canadian mining firm Bitfarms and hopes to replace key board members with picks seeming favorable to its interests. Go to Source