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LIVE: This Week’s Game-Changing Bitcoin and Finance News!
Get ready for a breakdown of the biggest stories. Here’s what you need to know:
1️⃣ Pentagon Fails 7th Audit ️
The Pentagon fails its 7th financial audit. What does this mean for accountability?
Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4992913-pentagon-fails-7th-audit-in-a-row-but-says-progress-made/
2️⃣ Rumble to Buy Bitcoin?
Rumble is rumored to consider a major Bitcoin purchase, possibly with Saylor’s guidance.
Tweet analysis: https://x.com/chrispavlovski/status/1858977485310025888?s=52&t=32zJ6tb4vpPG4VuYpRnAbg
Bitcoin Magazine coverage: https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1858950474977972444
3️⃣ Saylor to Pitch Microsoft on Bitcoin ️
Michael Saylor prepares to pitch Bitcoin to Microsoft’s board. Could they adopt BTC?
Cointelegraph story: https://cointelegraph.com/news/michael-saylor-present-bitcoin-buying-case-to-microsoft-board
4️⃣ MicroStrategy Makes Record Bitcoin Buy
MicroStrategy makes its largest Bitcoin purchase ever.
Bloomberg coverage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-18/microstrategy-buys-4-6-billion-of-bitcoin-in-largest-purchase
5️⃣ Goldman Sachs Buys $710M in Bitcoin ETFs
Goldman takes a big step into crypto with a $710M Bitcoin ETF purchase.
Full story: https://cointelegraph.com/news/goldman-sachs-holds-710-million-bitcoin-etfs
6️⃣ Adam Back Predicts $1M Bitcoin
Adam Back predicts BTC could hit $1M within a few years.
Tweet insights: https://x.com/adam3us/status/1858555332999647255
7️⃣ CCP Official Behind Mining Ban FIRED
The official responsible for China’s mining ban is out. What’s next for Bitcoin in China?
Tweet details: https://x.com/DavidFBailey/status/1856907483081560386
8️⃣ Coinbase CEO Meets with Trump
Brian Armstrong met Trump to discuss crypto. What could this mean for policy?
Exclusive details: https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp500-nasdaq-live-11-18-2024/card/exclusive-trump-to-meet-privately-with-coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-DDkgF0xW1BW242rVeuqx
9️⃣ Bhutan Goes All In on Bitcoin
Bhutan is diving deeper into Bitcoin adoption.
Full story: https://x.com/stephanlivera/status/1859225694686916822
Howard Lutnick Named Commerce Secretary
Howard Lutnick is the new Secretary of Commerce. How will this impact Bitcoin?
Official Announcement: https://x.com/howardlutnick/status/1858994052504711380?s=52&t=32zJ6tb4vpPG4VuYpRnAbg
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