that MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings have generated far greater returns compared to a hypothetical investment in Ethereum. While Saylor's decision to convert corporate cash into Bitcoin has been criticized in hindsight—especially considering the potential profits from Ethereum—his commitment to Bitcoin remains unwavering. The current valuation of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment stands at approximately $14.946 billion
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis is advocating for the United States Treasury Department to convert a portion of its gold holdings into Bitcoin to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/senator-lummis-says-treasury-should-convert-gold-bitcoin-reserve
Lummis has previously argued for the Treasury to allocate some of its assets to purchase Bitcoin, although she had not specified which holdings should be sold to facilitate this conversion. Her proposal includes the introduction of a bill that would require the strategic Bitcoin reserve to hold the digital currency for 20 years, with the only permissible use during that time being to pay down the national debt
CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju has revised earlier price predictions and is now projecting a $135,000 Bitcoin price ceiling, with a 2024 price target of $112,000, in his latest quantitative analysis of Bitcoin's price action.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/current-bitcoin-price-ceiling-135-k-ki-young-ju
Ju's revised predictions come amid a backdrop of significant market activity and volatility. His analysis suggests that capital flows into Bitcoin are likely to influence its price trajectory, reflecting broader trends in the cryptocurrency market. The recent performance of Bitcoin, including its ability to reach new all-time highs, has contributed to a more optimistic outlook among analysts and investors alike.
Non-fungible tokens saw a weekly sales volume of $181 million, fueled by significant gains in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency markets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nft-weekly-sales-crypto-market-surge
The recent uptick in NFT sales reflects a growing interest among collectors and investors, as evidenced by a notable rise in the number of active buyers. Reports indicate that over 500,000 NFT buyers participated in transactions during the past week, marking a 37.97% increase from the previous week. This surge in participation suggests a revitalization of the NFT market, which had seen fluctuations in interest over the past year.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has voiced support for the newly created United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a federal agency focused on reducing spending and cutting regulations. The department will be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/brian-armstrong-musk-doge-government-efficiency
The DOGE department will be led by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Armstrong has described this initiative as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to reform the government and address fiscal challenges. He advocates for measures such as a 10% GDP cap on federal spending and has even proposed the abolition of individual income taxes, suggesting a shift towards business taxes instead .
Ripple Labs and CEO Brad Garlinghouse are facing criticism from industry executives after rumors that the CEO recently met with President-elect Trump began circulating on social media.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-ceo-comes-under-fire-amid-rumors-trump-meeting
Reports suggest that during the rumored meeting, Garlinghouse may have promoted XRP and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which has led to accusations of him "shilling" these technologies. Critics argue that such actions could undermine the integrity of the cryptocurrency space and raise concerns about potential favoritism or regulatory influence in favor of Ripple's interests
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As efficient as electronic data storage systems can be, they've got nothing on nature's own version – DNA. A new technique for writing data to DNA works like a printing press and makes it easy enough that anyone could do it.

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https://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-dna-printing-technique-could-revolutionize-how-we-store-data
DNA is recognized for its incredible efficiency as a data storage medium, far surpassing traditional electronic systems. It boasts an extraordinary information density, capable of storing vast amounts of data in a very small physical space. For instance, previous methods have achieved storage densities of up to 215 petabytes per gram of DNA
Emails from 2016 have revealed that Elon Musk expressed significant anxiety regarding Google DeepMind and its potential impact on the future of artificial intelligence. In one email, Musk stated, “Deepmind [sic] is causing me extreme mental stress. If they win, it will be really bad news with their one mind to rule the world philosophy.” He further articulated fears that Demis Hassabis, the CEO of DeepMind, could create an AGI dictatorship
The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X currently holds the top position among best-selling CPUs on Amazon, showcasing its strong performance and value proposition. Other AMD models, including the Ryzen 5 7600X, Ryzen 7 5700X3D, and Ryzen 7 7700X, fill out the remaining spots in the top ten list
The ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) has a range of approximately 190 miles (about 300 km), making it a powerful asset for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. This authorization allows Ukraine to conduct deeper strikes, which could potentially alter the dynamics of the conflict
SpaceX launched what has been a top secret mission just before dusk on Sunday. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 5:28 EST. SpaceX called the mission "TD7," even though regulatory filings and U.S. government agency and regulatory findings, including the Space Force and the Federal Aviation Administration, call the payload "Optus-X."

Source: https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/11/17/4141731890696/f2dc6bdde0de2600ab9ca3bed169da55f09e7630
The launch took place from Launch Complex 39A and was characterized as a communications satellite mission during SpaceX's livestream commentary . The dual naming of the mission highlights the often complex relationship between private companies and government regulations in the aerospace sector



