1 Nov 24 - ⚡ Bitfarms partners with Stronghold for 10,000 Bitcoin miners at Pennsylvania sites, enhancing efficiency and cost control through energy trading. The 20,000 combined miners aim to boost fleet performance. Agreement runs through 2025, renewing yearly.

Review of Avalon Nano 3 Bitcoin Miner at https://youtu.be/QyX4bPiU0Yk

1 Nov 24 - 🚨 M2 crypto exchange hacked for $13M in Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana; user funds quickly restored. The breach comes just months after WazirX lost $230M. With crypto hacks nearing $19B over 13 years, security remains a top concern for mass adoption.

1 Nov 24 - 📉 Bitcoin falls below $70K as panicked speculators send $4B to exchanges. Short-term holders offloaded 54,000 BTC on Oct. 31, per Glassnode data, amid profit margin squeeze. Next key support around $68K. Eyes on U.S. nonfarm payrolls data due Nov. 1.

1 Nov 24 - 📈 Bitcoin nears ATH in Nigeria as the Naira hits a record low of ₦1,711.77 to USD. Amid forex reforms, low USD liquidity, and inflation, Nigerians turn to Bitcoin and USDT as alternatives. Stablecoins now make up 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto volume.

1 Nov 24 - 🚨 Craig Wright, who claims to be Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto, faces a contempt of court case over his $1.2B UK lawsuit against Block, co-founded by Jack Dorsey. Accused of repeatedly lying and forging documents, Wright’s hearing is set for December.

31 Oct 24 - 👀 Stephen Mollah, claiming to be Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto, unveiled his identity at a London event, citing “cryptographic evidence” he didn’t show. Promising to move BTC from the Genesis block soon, Mollah insists, “There is no other Satoshi but me.”

31 Oct 24 - 💼 Bitcoin life insurance offers tax perks for BTC hodlers. Whole life policies, like those from Meanwhile, allow Bitcoin-only premiums, loans, and payouts. Holders can borrow against BTC value tax-free, potentially bypassing capital gains if BTC’s value soars.

31 Oct 24 - 📢 A PR firm claims Satoshi Nakamoto’s identity will be revealed on Oct. 31 in London, sparking skepticism over spelling errors, broken links, and AI-generated press releases. Critics doubt authenticity, calling it “the least Satoshi thing ever.”

31 Oct 24 - 📈 South Korea’s crypto surge: Investor numbers reached 7.78M in H1 2024, driving a 106% profit boost for local exchanges. However, 67% hold less than $362 in crypto, with only 10% holding over $7,200. Bitcoin leads portfolios, followed by ETH and XRP.

31 Oct 24 - 📉 Bitcoin drops nearly 2%, wiping $500M in open interest as BTC approaches $70K. Despite the latest U.S. macro data, BTC shows limited response, with traders eyeing nonfarm payrolls on Nov. 1 for potential volatility.

31 Oct 24 - 💰 Italy’s Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti backs a 42% capital gains tax on Bitcoin, citing “high risk.” The proposal, part of a 2024 budget plan, aims to raise $18M annually. Italian lawmakers will review it, while EU’s MiCA rules kick in December.

Review of Tangem Wallet at https://youtu.be/Fnu0yr2zwWA

31 Oct 24 - 📈 US Treasury Report: Bitcoin & Crypto’s Market Impact – The U.S. Treasury links rising demand for short-term bonds to stablecoin growth. Bitcoin is noted as a potential hedge in volatile markets. Tether’s $120B in Treasury holdings shows crypto’s increasing financial influence.

31 Oct 24 - 📊 Microsoft shareholders have begun preliminary voting on a proposal to invest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, despite Microsoft’s board recommending rejection. The board believes the current investment strategy is already robust enough to meet long-term goals.

31 Oct 24 - 📉 Bitcoin exchange reserves hit record lows, signaling a possible supply squeeze amid strong demand. BTC rallied above $72K, and analysts watch for a breakout past $75K, which could propel it towards $80K or higher, with $66K providing solid support.

31 Oct 24 - 🚀 Erik Voorhees predicts Bitcoin will outshine USD, oil, and gold due to its fixed 21M supply, while demand grows. Bitcoin ETFs also hit a record high, now holding over 5% of BTC market cap at $72.5B, with inflows spiking to $870M on Oct. 29.

31 Oct 24 - 📈 Bitcoin nears $73K ahead of the US election. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggests Bitcoin’s success doesn’t rely on the winner, as regulatory clarity improves. He predicts BTC’s potential climb past $100K, with a Trump win possibly boosting it to $125K by year-end.

31 Oct 24 - 🚀 Anthony Scaramucci says it’s not too late to join Bitcoin’s rise! As BTC nears record highs, the SkyBridge Capital CEO advises investors to dive in, emphasizing we’re still in early stages. Scaramucci predicts Bitcoin could hit $170K by mid-2026.

31 Oct 24 - 🌍 The Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI) gauges global Bitcoin interest using Google search data, showing Oceania leading with a high BPI of 4,901 and the U.S. with 14.4M monthly searches. Key findings highlight trends by region, with Europe also strong and Africa lagging due to lower internet access.