UFOs again took center stage in Washington D.C. Tuesday as the U.S. Senate held a hearing that attempted to explain away some sightings while raising questions about at least one unexplained close encounter. The Senate hearing follows on the heels of a U.S. House of Representatives proceedings last week that alluded to a number of provocative satellite images never seen…
A U.S. Space Force major aims to shape defense policy by advocating a national bitcoin reserve and highlighting proof-of-work technology’s role in strategic security. Jason Lowery Pushes for Bitcoin Strategy Role in National Security Council Jason Lowery, a major in the U.S. Space Force and a prominent advocate for bitcoin’s role in defense strategies, has […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/us-space-force-major-applies-for-military-advisor-position-on-bitcoin-strategy/
Martin Gruenberg is set to exit as FDIC Chair, with Representative Tom Emmer blasting him as “an architect of Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/fdic-chair-operation-chokepoint-2-architect-resign-jan-19?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ripple’s CEO has warned against SEC Chair candidates tied to past enforcement controversies, urging leadership that fosters innovation and ends punitive crypto regulation. A Name Sparks Debate: Ripple CEO Slams SEC Chair Prospect Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, has criticized the potential appointment of Caroline Stebbins as the next U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/ripple-ceo-sounds-alarm-on-sec-chair-selection-amid-warnings-of-oversight-risks/
Rumble shares soared after the bell as its CEO Chris Pavlovski said he’s considering adding Bitcoin to the video streaming firm’s balance sheet. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/rumble-rises-founder-hints-buy-bitcoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto advocate Howard Lutnick’s nomination as Commerce Secretary by Trump could revolutionize U.S. cryptocurrency policy. Wall Street Leader Howard Lutnick Tapped as Commerce Secretary, Backing Crypto Growth President-elect Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Howard Lutnick, CEO of Wall Street giant Cantor Fitzgerald, as the next Secretary of Commerce. Lutnick, a seasoned financial executive, […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/trump-picks-crypto-advocate-to-lead-commerce-reshape-us-financial-systems/
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says he’ll get three minutes to pitch Microsoft on why it should buy Bitcoin, claiming it would make it a more stable and less risky stock. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-present-bitcoin-buying-case-to-microsoft-board?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitfinex-hacker-tracking-irs-laptop-smithsonian-display?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
The increasing integration of cryptocurrency into the online gaming sector has given rise to platforms like Willbet.io, a crypto-based online casino that offers players the option to participate in casino games and sports betting using digital currencies including Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT). As the crypto gaming space continues to evolve, Willbet.io is positioning itself […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/explore-willbet-io-a-secure-comprehensive-crypto-gaming-platform/
Securitize has rolled out its S-Token Vault, utilizing ERC4626 technology to elevate liquidity and streamline portfolio management for institutions holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Bridging Finance and Defi: Securitize Launches Next-Gen S-Token Vault The project, revealed in a statement shared with Bitcoin.com News, was developed by Securitize Credit, a subsidiary of Securitize. It links up […] Source: https://news.bitcoin.com/securitize-unveils-vault-system-to-revolutionize-institutional-defi-liquidity/
