Senator introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill, Bitfinex hacker appears at Bitcoin 2024 conference

From Cointelegraph

August 3, 2024
7:10 PM:

Sen. Lummis introduces Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill, aiming to create a strategic national reserve of Bitcoin in the United States. This move is seen as a step towards legitimizing and embracing the digital asset on a government level.

The Bitfinex hacker, responsible for one of the largest cryptocurrency heists in history, unexpectedly shows up at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. The hacker’s presence raises questions and concerns within the crypto community about the security of digital assets and the anonymity of transactions.

Former President Donald Trump’s limited edition Bitcoin-themed sneakers gain attention at the Hodler’s Digest event. The sneakers are designed with Bitcoin logos and symbols, reflecting the increasing mainstream acceptance and adoption of cryptocurrency, even among political figures.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Criminal at Bitcoin 2024, BTC Strategic Reserve Bill, and more: Hodler’s Digest, July 28 – Aug. 3