As September 2024 comes to a close, Bitcoin seems poised to end the month in the green, showing a 7% gain as of September 30. Historically, September has been a tough month for BTC, but not this time. The last time we saw a back-to-back positive September for Bitcoin was way back in 2015-2016.
According to Odaily, billionaire investor and Bitcoin holder Christian Angermayer has left the UK for Switzerland in response to planned tax increases on offshore wealth for high-net-worth individuals.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated that the cryptocurrency industry is governed by clear regulations, reaffirming that Bitcoin is not a security. He highlighted that this regulatory clarity was a key factor in the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robbie Mitchnick argues that Bitcoin is unfairly labeled as a high-risk asset. He believes the first cryptocurrency should be seen as a risk-free investment, suggesting that its reputation as a risk-on asset is a narrative pushed by certain voices in the crypto community.
A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined block number 860749, earning 3.169 BTC ($180,000). This individual is a member of the Solo CK mining pool, which brings together various standalone miners but only rewards the actual solver of the block.
On September 6, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released its August employment report. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.2%, in line with market forecasts. However, non-farm payrolls grew by 142,000, falling short of the expected 164,000.
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) neither confirmed nor denied having any information about Satoshi Nakamoto in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from journalist Dave Troy. In their statement, the FBI referred to Satoshi as an individual.
Powell’s Speech - Today, on September 30, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be delivering his latest briefing.
Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy, made a bold prediction about the future of Bitcoin mining.
Japanese company Agile Energy X started using surplus renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. According to company president Kenji Tateiwa, this initiative will help balance supply and demand in the energy grid while boosting the popularity of green energy sources.
TeraWulf, a mining company, is set to launch a new Bitcoin mining facility named WULF Den by the end of September 2024. This facility will be equipped with a liquid cooling system and will deliver a minimum of 2 MW of power, substantially increasing the company's total output.
Bernstein analysts report a growing investor interest in Bitcoin mining companies that are shifting their focus to the artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) sectors.
During a three-hour talk, slightly delayed by a suspected DDoS attack, Trump covered topics like bacon prices, his views on immigration, and other expected narratives but left out digital assets.
