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Semler Scientific ‘laser-focused’ on buying Bitcoin, says CEO
Medical device firm Semler Scientific has spent $71 million to buy 1,058 Bitcoin, adding another 181 Bitcoin to stash over Q3 and into the start of November.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/semler-laser-focused-buying-bitcoin-increases-holdings)
Michigan pension fund maintains Bitcoin ETF investment, adds Ether ETFs
The value of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF shares held by the state’s pension fund increased by roughly $1 million since being reported.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/michigan-pension-fund-bitcoin-ether-etf-investment)
EigenLayer bolsters restaking with Bitcoin yield, P2P.org payouts
EigenLayer kicked off programmatic EIGEN token incentives for restakers in October.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/eigenlayer-bolsters-restaking-bitcoin-yield-p2p-org-payouts)
Internet Computer cross-chain protocol usage up 13x amid Bitcoin DeFi boom
Network activity across all Internet Computer protocols has increased 150% year-over-year, according to Dfinity.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/internet-computer-cross-chain-protocol-usage-up-bitcoin-defi-boom)
UK-based pension scheme makes 3% Bitcoin allocation
Cartwright reported that an “unnamed scheme” based in the UK had made a 3% allocation of Bitcoin into its pension fund.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-pension-scheme-bitcoin-investment)
Bitfarms, Stronghold Digital Mining to Deploy 10,000 Miners in Pennsylvania.
Bitfarms has partnered with Stronghold Digital Mining Hosting to deploy 10,000 miners at its Pennsylvania site, aiming to improve efficiency and expand its U.S. operations.
[Source](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitfarms-stronghold-digital-mining-to-deploy-10000-miners-in-pennsylvania/) 
From Record Hashrate to a 241% Onchain Fee Increase – Bitcoin Mining’s Big October Unpacked
Following September’s slump to its lowest revenue of the year, bitcoin miners had a profitable October, recording a 25.05% revenue increase.
Russia's Sweeping Crypto Mining Regulations Take Effect, Setting Strict New Rules.
Russia’s sweeping crypto mining regulations took effect Nov. 1, transforming the industry with strict energy caps, mandatory registration, and stringent oversight.
Macro factors in Canada and US good for Bitcoin's price — WonderFi CEO
The M2 money supply is an economic measure of the total amount of a sovereign nation's fiat currency currently circulating worldwide.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/macro-factors-canada-us-good-bitcoin-price-wonder-fi-ceo)
Stablecoin supply alone won't pump Bitcoin markets — Ki Young Ju
Stablecoins are now primarily used to store value in countries with rapidly depreciating fiat currencies or prohibitive capital controls.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/stablecoin-volume-alone-won-t-pump-bitcoin-markets-ki-young-ju) 
Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment
Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale.
Bitfarms, Stronghold Digital Mining to Deploy 10,000 Miners in Pennsylvania.
Bitfarms has partnered with Stronghold Digital Mining Hosting to deploy 10,000 miners at its Pennsylvania site, aiming to improve efficiency and expand its U.S. operations.
[Source](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitfarms-stronghold-digital-mining-to-deploy-10000-miners-in-pennsylvania/)
Inside Cleanspark’s Move to Boost Efficiency With 3,800 Immersion-Cooled Canaan Bitcoin Miners.
Canaan Inc. announced a new agreement to deliver 3,800 Avalon A1566I miners to Cleanspark Inc., a publicly listed bitcoin mining and energy technology firm.
Financial institutions want Bitcoin and ETFs: Blockstream’s Adam Back
Back was an early Bitcoin developer and the first person to receive an email from pseudonymous Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/financial-institutions-bitcoin-etfs-blockstream-ceo-adam-back)
CleanSpark targets 400MW Bitcoin mining capacity after acquiring GRIID
CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford said it was a strategic move for the firm to increase its mining capacity in Tennessee.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/clean-spark-targets-400mw-bitcoin-capacity-after-acquiring-griid)
Latest ‘Satoshi’ reveal turns into a debacle: Meet Stephen Mollah
Stephen Mollah is the latest to claim he invented Bitcoin, and a London event to show proof of the claim reportedly fell short.
[Source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bizarre-event-names-stephen-mollah-satoshi-nakamoto) 
Latest ‘Satoshi’ reveal turns into a debacle: Meet Stephen Mollah
Stephen Mollah is the latest to claim he invented Bitcoin, and a London event to show proof of the claim reportedly fell short.
[source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/bizarre-event-names-stephen-mollah-satoshi-nakamoto)
Mt. Gox makes $35M BTC transfer to unmarked addresses
About 500 BTC was moved from a Mt. Gox-associated address, but it is unclear if this was related to repayments.
*Mt. Gox BTC transfer. Source: Arkham Intelligence*
[source](https://cointelegraph.com/news/mt-gox-makes-35-million-btc-transfer-unmarked-addresses)
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Another one? Satoshi’s identity to be revealed Oct. 31, claims PR firm
A public relations firm claims Satoshi Nakamoto will reveal their “legal identity” at an upcoming press conference, but spelling gaffes, broken links, and AI-generated press releases have raised eyebrows.
*Events platform “Meetup” shows the “Meet Satoshi” group has 103 members. Source: MeetUp*