Venezuelan Opposition Leader Proposes Establishing a Bitcoin Reserve. Maria Corina Machado, head of the political coalition that contests the victory of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, has proposed establishing a bitcoin reserve for the country. Machado stated that bitcoin represented a lifeline for many Venezuelans, that protected their wealth from rampant hyperinflation and announced a bitcoin donation campaign to help them in their democratic struggle.

Canadian Court Orders Man to Repay $1.2 Million in Bitcoin Loan Dispute. A court in British Columbia, Canada, has ordered Daniel Tambosso to repay Hung Nguyen $1.2 million for a loan of 22 bitcoins made in 2021. Nguyen, a Canadian real estate agent, claimed the loan constituted his entire savings, and Tambosso’s failure to repay has severely impacted his finances and mental health.

Scientific paper argues Bitcoin mining can reduce methane emissions According to a United Nations report, Methane gas runoff is “80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released.” A new peer-reviewed scientific paper, titled An integrated landfill gas-to-energy and Bitcoin mining framework, appearing in the Aug. 29 edition of the Journal of Cleaner Production, demonstrated how Bitcoin mining could reduce methane emissions. *A breakdown of the energy chain resulting from LFGTE. Source: Science Direct*

Mt. Gox and US gov’t could introduce $15B Bitcoin selling pressure Bitcoin’s crabwalk could extend into September as Mt. Gox and the US government threaten to add nearly $15 billion worth of additional selling pressure. Bitcoin’s sluggish momentum could carry over into September as Mt. Gox and the United States government could introduce nearly $15 billion worth of additional selling pressure.

National Power Administration of Paraguay Seizes 693 Miners in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation. The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) has recently detected and seized an illegal bitcoin mining operation hosting 693 miners. ANDE inspectors detected a tampered meter that failed to register all the energy consumed by the equipment connected to the power grid. The detection was carried out using SCADA systems.

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Unveils $150M Convertible Notes Offering With 8.5% Yield. Bitdeer Technologies Group has set the stage for a $150 million convertible notes offering, featuring an annual interest rate of 8.5%. The deal is scheduled to wrap up on Aug. 20, 2024. This move aligns with a broader trend in the bitcoin mining sector, where firms have collectively secured $2.1 billion through stock offerings since the second quarter.

Tough Times for Bitcoin Miners: First Half of August Yields Just a Fraction of July’s Profits. With the first half of August in the rearview mirror, it’s clear that bitcoin miners are facing a challenging month, having only accumulated 36.36% of the total revenue they made in July. A combination of bitcoin’s price fluctuations and reduced onchain fees has left miners in a much tighter spot.

Goldman sachs becomes third largest holder in Blackrocks Bitcoin ETF with $238 million investment. Goldman Sachs, one of Wall Street‘s financial giants, has revealed in its latest 13F filing with the SEC that it holds a significant investment in BlackRock‘s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).

US Bitcoin ETFs ‘on track’ to top Satoshi’s BTC stack soon. United States Bitcoin ETFs have added around 37,510 BTC to their holdings each month on average and could soon surpass Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated stash.

The world’s largest options exchange, the CBOE, has sparked several reactions with its recent action. The exchange withdrew its previous application to refile a more detailed one for spot Bitcoin ETF options trading, reflecting some regulatory changes.