The octogenarian politician is sporting laser eyes on Twitter, seemingly unaware it is a symbol of support for the cryptocurrency. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/02/12/did-president-biden-just-endorse-bitcoin/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Wright continued to blame a host of reasons and people for inconsistencies pointed out by opposing counsel on Monday as his cross-examination continued. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/12/craig-wright-told-by-uk-court-to-stop-making-irrelevant-allegations-as-copa-trial-continues/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Stablecoin purchases are proving popular for Argentine citizens amid a severe economic crisis in the nation. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/12/tether-and-circle-stablecoin-purchases-dominate-in-argentina/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The world’s largest crypto has now roughly tripled in price in 2023, surely signaling the end of the industry’s long bear market. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/12/bitcoin-hits-50k-on-coinbase-for-first-time-since-late-2021/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Bitcoin price approaches $49,000 Monday after strong spot bitcoin ETF inflows last week. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/12/bitcoin-tops-49k-as-bitcoin-etf-inflows-accelerate/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

Fourth quarter EBITDA was $99 million versus a loss of $7 million a year earlier. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/12/digital-currency-group-reports-q4-revenue-of-210m-up-59-yy-full-text/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

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Solana Mobile’s “chapter 2” smartphone could ship in early 2025. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/02/12/solanas-second-phone-crosses-100000-presales-securing-45m-for-development/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

The country’s central bank does not plan on issuing a retail version of the digital currency. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/02/12/philippines-rules-out-blockchain-for-wholesale-cbdc-seen-likely-by-2026-report/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines

A slew of newer features means bitcoin is “evolving into something even more” than merely digital gold, a core investment thesis. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/02/12/bitcoin-stronger-ahead-of-halving-grayscale/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines