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Betting on Polymarket gives a 65% probability of creating a bitcoin reserve in the US.
On betting site Polymarket, users are betting on the possibility of a national bitcoin (BTC) reserve being created in the United States this year. So far, 65% of bettors consider that the coming Donald Trump government could establish this BTC treasury. This bet has collected more than $129,300 since its creation on December 31, 2024. … Read more
Despite AfD criticism, German wind energy sees record year – DW – 01/17/2025
Germany’s leading source of electricity generation gets a big boost in 2024, according to the latest industry data. A new report from the German Wind Energy Association and VDMA Power Systems, the power plant engineering association, says regulators have approved more than 2,400 new onshore wind turbines with a total output of almost 14 gigawatts, … Read more
Tokenized fart leads weekly crypto rally
In a market where “serious” cryptocurrencies like XDC Network or XRP struggle to stand out, the memecoin called Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) has led the weekly increases, registering an increase of more than 50%. Its popularity, fueled by the rise of memecoins generated by artificial intelligence (AI), illustrates how humorous trends can influence the digital financial space. … Read more
Iranian President in Moscow to sign treaty with Putin
Moscow — Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian arrived in Moscow on Friday to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and sign a strategic partnership treaty linking closer defense cooperation, in a move that is likely to alarm the West. On his first visit to the Kremlin since winning the presidency last July, Pezeshkian will hold … Read more
Russia says it took back 63% of occupied Kursk – DW – 01/17/2025
Skip to next section Russia says it has taken back about 63% of Ukrainian-held territory in the Kursk region 01/17/202517 January 2025 Russia says it has taken back about 63% of Ukrainian-held territory in the Kursk region Russian forces have retaken 63.2% of territory seized by Ukraine in the Kursk region of western Russia, the … Read more
SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodes
Washington— Hours after Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin completed its first orbital mission, SpaceX made headlines again on Thursday as its latest test of Starship, its Gargantuan next-generation mega rocket, resulted in a dramatic splashdown of the upper stage over the Atlantic. Ended up disintegrating. In terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk’s company did not disappoint, … Read more
Guess expands in Germany – schuhkurier
The fashion company Guess has announced an expansion of its branch network in Germany. Three new locations were opened in Munich, Bonn and Münster in December, and the number of new openings is expected to rise to eleven by March. The expansion focuses on city centers and includes two new flagship stores in Düsseldorf and … Read more
Orange trilogy, Bukele, Milei and Trump, what does it mean for Bitcoin?
Javier Milei, with his libertarian philosophy, places Bitcoin as a viable alternative in Argentina. Bukele made history by making Bitcoin legal tender in El Salvador. The color orange, the one selected by Bitcoin (BTC) to represent it when it takes physical form, is a symbol of the energy, transformation and freedom that emanates from the … Read more
Shoe manufacturer Semler is insolvent – schuhkurier
A traditional company under pressure: The Carl Semler shoe factory, founded in 1863, wants to restructure itself under self-management. The company submitted a corresponding application to the Pirmasens district court on January 16, 2024. Managing director Stefan Markert, who runs the company together with Jürgen Becker, emphasized to schuhkurier that Semler would continue to operate … Read more