29 Oct 24 - 🚨 Bhutan’s government moved $66M of Bitcoin to Binance as BTC topped $71K, potentially signaling a sale. The country still holds $886M in BTC, which could increase selling pressure. Bitcoin mining in Bhutan also funds public sector salary boosts, with BTC holdings at 26.9% of GDP.
29 Oct 24 - 📈 Bitcoin mining stocks surged 24.4% as BTC hit $70K, driven by AI tech boosting mining efficiency and favorable economic conditions. AI integration optimizes energy use, cuts costs, and supports growth. Reduced selling pressure may stabilize BTC prices further.
29 Oct 24 - 📈 Bitcoin traders are gearing up for volatility ahead of the U.S. election, with options data showing $80K as a key strike target. Short-term call sales are spiking as BTC hits $71,300. Analysts expect price swings up to 20% as traders brace for election impact. 
29 Oct 24 - 🪙 Illinois woman Rhonda Kampert faced a 10-year ordeal after forgetting part of her Bitcoin wallet ID, locking her out of BTC now worth $175,000. With help from crypto hunters, she finally accessed it, paying them 20% and saving the rest for her daughter’s college and future investments.
29 Oct 24 - 🪙 Italian artist Valentina Picozzi’s “disappearing” Satoshi statue in Lugano, made from stainless steel and corten blocks, took 18 months to design and 3 to build. With a slit design, it appears transparent from front angles, symbolizing the phrase “we are all Satoshi.” 
29 Oct 24 - 📈 Weekly digital asset inflows hit $901M, pushing 2024’s total to $27B, per CoinShares. Surge driven by Bitcoin inflows ($920M) and anticipation of US elections, especially Republican poll gains. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF remains top with $28B AUM.
29 Oct 24 - 🚨 DOJ charges AurumXchange operator Maximiliano Pilipis for laundering over $30M linked to Silk Road, tax evasion, and ignoring KYC/AML rules. Accusations include converting 10,000 BTC into cash for real estate. If convicted, Pilipis faces up to 10 years.
29 Oct 24 - 💼 VanEck’s Matthew Sigel predicts a Bitcoin rally post-election, similar to 2020, as pro-crypto sentiment rises. VanEck envisions Bitcoin as a $3M global reserve asset by 2050, fueled by fixed supply and growing demand, with the BRICS nations adopting crypto alternatives.
29 Oct 24 - ⚡ Bitcoin’s Energy Value model, based on mining costs, is nearing $100K for the first time, a milestone predicted by analyst Charles Edwards in 2020. Rising hashrate and mining difficulty are pushing BTC’s intrinsic value to historic highs, signaling bullish momentum.
29 Oct 24 - 💰 Metaplanet hit over 1,000 BTC holdings after buying 156 BTC, fueling a 6% stock rise. Now Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, the firm achieved a 116% BTC yield in October. Funding from stock rights helped secure its latest Bitcoin milestone.
29 Oct 24 - 📈 MicroStrategy stock surged to a 25-year high at $235.89 as its 252,222 BTC holding, valued at $17B, boosted market cap to $47B—a 244% YTD rise. With a record 0.00346 MSTR/BTC ratio, analysts eye $245. The BTC-centric strategy, though risky, attracts major investor interest.
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28 Oct 24 - 📉 Coinbase Bitcoin Premium hits 2-year low at -0.2%, hinting at reduced U.S. institutional demand. Key support sits at $65,500; if selling pressure persists, BTC could test $63,000. Rebound to $72,000 possible if premium shifts positive, signaling renewed confidence.
28 Oct 24 - 📊 Netherlands proposes crypto tax law to boost transparency, aligning with EU’s DAC8 directive. From 2026, exchanges must report user data to tax authorities, enhancing cross-border tax compliance. The move supports OECD’s global reporting framework for crypto.
28 Oct 24 - 📈 Gemini reports US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $79M in outflows, ending a $2.6B inflow streak as BTC nears $70K before US elections. Tether hits $120B market cap, Bitcoin hashrate peaks, and ether ETFs gain $42.6M in net inflows while BTC ETFs see $1.15B.
28 Oct 24 - 💰 Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reveals $100B in US treasuries, 82K BTC (~$5.5B), and 48 tons of gold backing USDT at Lugano’s PlanB, dismissing DOJ probe claims as “regurgitated noise.” Tether assists law enforcement, aiding in $109M asset recoveries since 2014.
28 Oct 24 - 📊 Central banks and financial institutions, including the Fed, ECB, and IMF, are increasingly analyzing Bitcoin’s impact on monetary policy. Recent reports explore its potential to limit central banks’ roles, disrupt wealth distribution, and challenge budget deficits.
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28 Oct 24 - 🇷🇺 Russia’s new law on crypto mining, effective Nov 1, enables region-specific mining bans and grants federal agencies access to crypto addresses. Mining is allowed without registration within electricity limits, while registered businesses are regulated.
28 Oct 24 - 📈 Crypto strategist Rekt Capital says Bitcoin’s breakout looks strong as it flips old resistance into support. BTC needs a weekly close above $66,300 for bullish confirmation or $67,900 for very bullish. Bitcoin is 35 days ahead in its halving cycle.