Don’t expect immediate changes with Trump, warn from NYDIG

“Treasury and SEC designations look good for cryptocurrencies,” says NYDIG. The names of all the officials Trump will appoint have not yet been revealed. Donald Trump’s inauguration is scheduled for January 20. There are just a few days left and many members of the bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency ecosystem are waiting due to the promises … Read more

Los Angeles firefighter loses home in Eaton fire

Deadly blazes have been raging in the Los Angeles area for a week as firefighters continue efforts to bring the blaze under control, which had killed at least 24 people as of Sunday. Authorities say more than 7,000 structures have been hit by the blaze, called the Eaton Fire, including a firefighter’s home. VOA’s Jenia … Read more

Trump option for US Treasury holds up to $500,000 in bitcoin ETF

President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the US Treasury Department, businessman Scott Bessent, has invested up to half a million dollars in the spot bitcoin (BTC) price exchange-traded fund (ETF) issued by BlackRock . According to their reports personal investment, Bessent has placed between $250,000 and $500,000 in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT)which is the … Read more

The court’s decision will help New Mexico remain the state of choice for women seeking abortions

Santa Fe, New Mexico – The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday struck down abortion restrictions by conservative cities and counties, helping ensure the state remains a preferred destination for people from other states with restrictions. The unanimous opinion, in response to a request from state Attorney General Raul Torrez, solidifies the state’s position as … Read more

Winter storm drops snow across US south, maintains its icy grip

Atlanta, Georgia- Flights were canceled and state officials warned of continued dangerous road conditions Saturday in the wake of the winter storm that closed schools and disrupted travel in parts of the southern United States. The storm that brought bitter cold and wet snow to the South was moving out to sea from the East … Read more

Bitcoin industry executives ‘fight’ over seat on Trump advisory board

Trump and David Sacks evaluate council candidates. The committee would seek to establish a strategic reserve of BTC, fulfilling Trump’s promises. Donald Trump’s new administration plans to name some 24 CEOs and founders to its crypto asset advisory board. This team will collaborate with Congress in the creation of laws related to the sector, and, … Read more

Another state in the US moves towards its own bitcoin treasury

New Hampshire joins the list of US states that will create their bitcoin (BTC) hoards. This Friday, the director of the Satoshi Act Fund, bitcoiner Dennis Porter, announced that another US state is set to have its own strategic bitcoin reserve. According to Porter, it was presented a project of law for the state of … Read more

Meta shareholders propose incorporating bitcoin into its treasury

Shareholders of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg’s company that manages Facebook and Instagram, sent a letter to the company to seriously consider including bitcoin (BTC) in its corporate treasury. According to the document shared today on social networks, the company with more than 250 billion dollars in total assets should change them “to an asset that has … Read more

Biden imposes new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them

Washington— President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday it was expanding sanctions against Russia’s vitally important energy sector, revealing a new effort to torment Moscow over its nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine as the newly elected President Donald Trump is ready to return to his post. End the fight quickly. The outgoing Democratic administration billed the … Read more

US Congress will have its own committee for bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

A vote is yet to confirm Cynthia Lummis’ leadership of the subcommittee. The “FIT21” bill, which would provide a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, would be on its agenda. The United States Congressional Banking Committee will announce the creation of a subcommittee specialized in bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, known for her … Read more