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Bitcoin ‘anti-spam’ fork halts after mining two blocks
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Bitcoin ‘anti-spam’ fork halts after mining two blocks

The failed fork highlights the resilience of Bitcoin's main chain and underscores the challenges of altering its decent…

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Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks
News Article Aug 09, 2026
Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blo…

The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a diffi…

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Senate advances CLARITY Act, Bitcoin price outlook slightly optimistic
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Senate advances CLARITY Act, Bitcoin price outlook slightly optimistic

The Senate's progress on the CLARITY Act could enhance regulatory certainty, potentially boosting Bitcoin's long-term m…

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Syria and Russia agree to convert two bases into joint training centers
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Syria and Russia agree to convert two bases into joint training cente…

The agreement signifies a shift in regional power dynamics, enhancing Syria's sovereignty while altering Russia's milit…

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S&P 500 profit margins hit record highs in Q2, but one company is doing a lot of heavy lifting
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
S&P 500 profit margins hit record highs in Q2, but one company is doi…

The S&P 500's record profit margins highlight the index's vulnerability to individual company performance, raising …

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A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted
News Article Aug 09, 2026
A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals …

Production and managed hashrate fell in July, while the price and economics of the prepaid capacity remain undisclosed.…

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World Liberty Financial received $100M from businessman under UK money laundering investigation
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
World Liberty Financial received $100M from businessman under UK mone…

The investment raises concerns about regulatory oversight and highlights the need for stricter anti-money laundering me…

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Paris Saint-Germain nears €35M deal for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain nears €35M deal for goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

PSG's acquisition of Suzuki could reshape their goalkeeper strategy, impacting player development and competitive dynam…

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Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto
News Article Aug 09, 2026
Is Clarity's delay a blessing in disguise?: State of Crypto

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Israeli government redirects 1B shekels from Intel funds for munitions
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Israeli government redirects 1B shekels from Intel funds for munitions

The reallocation underscores Israel's prioritization of defense over tech investment, potentially impacting its semicon…

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Iran demands US concessions for Hormuz shipping lane deal
Analysis Aug 09, 2026
Iran demands US concessions for Hormuz shipping lane deal

Iran's demands complicate U.S. negotiations, impacting global energy security and increasing uncertainty in nuclear dea…

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Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market losses erased every cent
News Article Aug 09, 2026
Investors poured $267 million into Bitwise’s Solana ETF, but market l…

$262.9 million of unrealized SOL depreciation drove most of a $316 million operational loss. The post Investors poured …

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