:trump: Trump Media and Technology Group, which operates Truth Social, is nearing an all-stock deal to purchase Bakkt, a struggling crypto trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange.

:opinion: Opinion: "I could see time as the ultimate asset—the primary asset—comparable in significance to #Bitcoin. Time is finite and has a fixed supply. Energy, on the other hand, has a truely uncapped supply similar to a currency. Drawing parallels between energy and currency, it becomes evident that while one can accumulate vast amounts of currency, it is impossible to increase their allotment of time. Despite amassing immense wealth, it remains irrelevant in this context because wealth cannot be converted into time. The good news is that currency can be converted into #bitcoin."

🇨🇳 Electric cars producer Kaixin is acquiring a #Bitcoin mining operation in the Middle East, attracted by its affordable mining equipment and reliable power supply. 🇨🇳

Publicly traded AI firm Genius Group launches #Bitcoin treasury with purchase of ₿110 worth U.S. 10 million.

Global healthcare group Cosmos Health has adopts #Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. "Domino effect... Now everyone is doing it!"

"Options trading on :blackrock: BlackRock's spot #Bitcoin ETF could list as soon as tomorrow" — Alison Hennessy (Nasdaq)

Exactly 16 years ago today Satoshi Nakamoto shared the first versions of the #Bitcoin code.

🇵🇱 Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen pledges to adopt a strategic #Bitcoin reserve if elected. 🇵🇱

🇺🇸 The Pentagon failed its 7th consecutive audit on Friday, unable to fully account for its $824 billion budget. 🇺🇸

🇷🇺 Russia eyes crypto mining freeze in energy-hungry regions: Mining bans proposed in regions with power shortages, targeting winter months from Dec 2024 to Mar 2031. Priorities shift to essential energy needs as crypto takes a backseat. ⚡