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At the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, former President Donald Trump delivered a keynote speech.
Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, used the platform to appeal to the tech community and solicit campaign donations. During the conference, he said:
I pledge to the Bitcoin community that the day I take the oath of office, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s anti-crypto crusade will be over … If we don’t embrace crypto and Bitcoin technology, China will, other countries will. They’ll dominate, and we cannot let China dominate. They are making too much progress as it is.
Trump’s address focused heavily on cryptocurrency policy, positioning it as a partisan issue. He claimed that if re-elected, he would dismiss SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on his first day in office, a statement that drew enthusiastic cheers from the audience. This declaration marks a stark contrast to Gensler’s tenure, which has been characterized by stringent oversight of the crypto industry.
The former president outlined several pro-crypto initiatives he would pursue if elected. These included making the US the global cryptocurrency hub, retaining all government-held Bitcoin as a “national Bitcoin stockpile,” establishing a presidential advisory council on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, and developing power plants to support crypto mining, emphasizing the use of fossil fuels.
Trump’s current embrace of cryptocurrency represents a reversal from his 2021 stance, when he described Bitcoin as a “scam against the dollar.” He also highlighted that his campaign has received $25 million in donations since accepting cryptocurrency payments two months ago.
The event featured appearances by other political figures, including Republican Senators Tim Scott and Tommy Tuberville, as well as Democratic Representatives Wiley Nickel and Ro Khanna. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also spoke at the conference.
Trump’s appearance at Bitcoin 2024 reflects growing support for his campaign among some tech leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk and crypto entrepreneurs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
While Trump portrayed the current administration as “anti-crypto,” Democratic congressman Wiley Nickel asserted that Vice President Kamala Harris is taking a “forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology.”
This event underscores the increasing political significance of cryptocurrency policy in the upcoming presidential election.
Kamala Harris and Democrats respond on crypto
In a strategic move to repair strained relationships, Vice President Kamala Harris’s team has initiated dialogue with major players in the cryptocurrency sector. This outreach aims to reset the Democratic Party’s stance on digital assets and foster a more collaborative approach.
The Financial Times reports that Harris’s advisers have contacted representatives from industry leaders such as Coinbase, Circle, and Ripple Labs. This initiative comes as the crypto community increasingly backs Republican candidate Donald Trump, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s crypto policies.
The outreach follows a letter from Democratic lawmakers and 2024 candidates urging the party to reassess its approach to digital assets. Harris’s team emphasizes that this effort is not primarily about securing campaign contributions, but rather about establishing a constructive dialogue to develop sensible regulations.
This move is part of a broader strategy to reshape the Democratic Party’s image among business leaders, countering perceptions of an anti-business stance. The Harris campaign aims to project a “pro-business, responsible business” message.
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It is predicted by some experts that many new investors will enter the market in the coming months, and they will definitely seek education or knowledge about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
One of the most engaging ways for new investors to learn about cryptocurrencies is through platforms that incentivize learning, like 99Bitcoins with its innovative Learn-to-Earn model.
The project is currently in its presale phase and continues to excel in this space, even if it doesn’t sell out as quickly as some meme coins or AI coins.
In this article, we’ll explore what 99Bitcoins offers and provide an update on its presale, which will end soon.

99Bitcoins: Transforming crypto education into a rewarding experience
Before launching its presale, 99Bitcoins has been a leader in crypto education since 2013. They provide comprehensive coverage of cryptocurrencies, industry news, and tutorials. Their YouTube channel has 802 videos and courses totaling 79 hours, with over 100,000 students.
With such a wealth of educational resources, they’ve built a large community, including over 2.8 million email subscribers, 706k YouTube subscribers, and more than 21,000 followers on X. Now, they’ve launched their native token, turning their Web3 education platform into a Learn-to-Earn system.
17% of the token supply is allocated for community rewards, offering many perks for token holders and loyal members. For example, learners can earn free $99BTC tokens by completing educational materials on the platform.

The 99Bitcoins platform has always aimed to help users maximize gains during a bull market, and their new native token enhances this effort. Token holders can access exclusive learning materials, VIP groups, and alpha trading setups and strategies, which could be a game-changer in the upcoming bull market.
The team behind the 99Bitcoins Token isn’t stopping at crypto education. They’re also exploring the new BRC-20 standard on Bitcoin, an experimental token standard that brings Ethereum-style fungible tokens to the Bitcoin blockchain.
This new functionality has excited investors, and the possibility of $99BTC becoming a BRC-20 token is significant as it opens up new opportunities for holders.
$99BTC is expected to follow the success of popular BRC-20 tokens like ORDI, SATS, LEVER, and WZRD this year. The real appeal of $99BTC lies in its potential as a long-term investment.
Staking and airdrops drive strong presale interest
99Bitcoins (99BTC) is getting a lot of attention after announcing its presale closing date. The $99BTC ICO ends on August 6th at 2 PM UTC. The presale will enter its final stage tomorrow, with the token price going up. Investors have less than 24 hours to buy $99BTC at its current discounted price of $0.00115.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We’ve raised over $2.5 MILLION in the $99BTC presale! 🚀
The presale ends on August 6th, 2024. Secure your spot now!
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— 99Bitcoins (@99BitcoinsHQ) July 29, 2024

The token will launch on August 8th at 11 AM UTC. That’s when investors can start claiming their tokens and $99BTC will appear on a DEX. Although the exchange names aren’t revealed yet, excitement is growing as investors get ready for $99BTC’s debut in the crypto market.
You can explore the potential future of 99Bitcoins through our 99Bitcoins price prediction. This ICO has already raised over $2.5 million, showing strong potential for gains after launch. Many popular traders and crypto influencers are also supporting it as a top presale investment.
99Bitcoins also has a staking protocol for $99BTC with a yearly return of about 674%. Since it started, investors have staked over 1.6 billion $99BTC tokens. People are joining the presale early to get the best deals on both the presale and staking. Discounts and staking returns drop as the presale continues.
To boost interest in the presale, 99Bitcoins is holding an airdrop campaign. They will give away $99,999 in BTC to 99 community members. Presale buyers can sign up for the airdrop on the 99Bitcoins website by following a few simple steps. They have less than 9 days to register, as the airdrop ends on August 6th.
It’s no surprise that the mix of crypto education, BRC-20 goals, and staking rewards has boosted 99Bitcoins Token’s social media presence. The project’s X account now has over 21,800 followers, and their official Telegram channel has nearly 4,800 members.
Overall, 99Bitcoins Token seems to be in a great spot right now. If BRC-20 tokens keep gaining popularity later this year, $99BTC might benefit from it.
To participate in the $99BTC token presale, visit 99Bitcoins.com.
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While Marvel Rivals on the face of it is just two teams battling it out to see who comes out on top, there are some pretty complex mechanics too.
One particular part of the game that most are a little confused by is SVP since there are no real explainers as to what this is.
If you’ve seen SVP pop up on the scoreboard after finishing a match in Marvel Rivals and want to know what it stands for, read on for this, and why it is actually quite important.
Marvel Rivals SVP: What does it mean?
When you complete a match, like other games of this ilk, there is one player who is branded the MVP (Most Valuable Player).
This is the best player in the whole match and can be awarded for their fantastic healing, insane DPS, kill count, and more.
However, Marvel Rivals also tags someone as the SVP – something you don’t see often in other titles, or ever for that matter.
SVP is short for Second Valuable Player, basically meaning the player with that tag is the runner up in the game, just missing out on the top spot.
Technically, it should be Second Most Valuable Player but we’ll let that slide to have the three letter abbreviation.
While it’s nice to receive some recognition for performing well in the game, it also has a more important meaning if you were to get it in Competitive.
This is because if you’re awarded with SVP and are on the losing team, you won’t lose any Rank Points, great for those who unfortunately get stuck with lackluster teammates.
Therefore, it fosters a need to do well even if you know you’re not going to win a match, which could even influence a late comeback if the stars align.
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Microsoft-owned LinkedIn has agreed to pay $6.625 million to resolve claims by advertisers that it overcharged them by presenting inflated user engagement metrics for video advertisements. As part of the settlement, LinkedIn is required to hire a reputable independent auditor to review its advertisement metrics, as detailed in the plaintiffs’ request for preliminary approval in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

LinkedIn has agreed to pay $6.6 million to settle claims that it juiced ad metrics to overcharge advertisers. pic.twitter.com/2rrFDhe0om
— Rob Freund (@RobertFreundLaw) July 26, 2024

The employment-focused social media platform has updated its agreements with advertisers according to the legal document.
The compensation will be distributed to advertisers who used LinkedIn’s advertising services from January 2015 through May 2023, which has roughly 300,000 members, as outlined in the settlement motion. The settlement still requires the approval of U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen in San Jose.
While agreeing to the settlement, LinkedIn, based in Sunnyvale, California, has not admitted any wrongdoing and continues to deny any improper actions.
Why LinkedIn is facing a lawsuit over its ad policy
The lawsuit originated from allegations in November 2020 by companies including TopDevz of Sacramento and Noirefy of Chicago, claiming that LinkedIn exaggerated the number of video ad viewers to overcharge advertisers.
The allegations also claimed that LinkedIn inflated its metrics by counting views from videos that played in users’ LinkedIn apps but were off-screen due to users scrolling past them.
This legal action began shortly after LinkedIn acknowledged in November 2020 that its engineers had rectified software errors that might have led to over 418,000 instances of overcharging, most for amounts less than $25.
LinkedIn has suggested that it compensated nearly all affected advertisers.
In December 2021, Judge van Keulen dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, stating the plaintiffs had not proven their legal remedies were insufficient before resorting to suing under two California statutes that only offer equitable remedies such as restitution.
At that time, she noted that LinkedIn was not implicitly required to provide “accurate ad metrics,” referencing its disclaimer that absolves it of responsibility for click fraud or unauthorized third-party activities that could inflate ad costs.
The advertisers appealed this decision, but the appeal was then paused as the parties entered settlement talks.
Amidst these legal proceedings, Microsoft reported a 17 per cent revenue increase for the quarter ending March 31, with overall revenue reaching $61.9 billion. LinkedIn itself reported a 10 per cent revenue boost during this period. The tech giant is set to release its most recent quarterly results on Tuesday (July 30).
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On July 19 the American cybersecurity company CrowdStrike put out a faulty update that shut down IT infrastructure and caused widespread outages across the world, mainly seen through the cancellation of flights but also felt in other industries.
It’s believed to be the largest technology outage in IT history; Microsoft has reported that around 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices were impacted. Hospitals and other businesses were unable to carry out normal functions as the infamous “blue screen of death,” usually just an annoyance for personal computing users, brought an alarming number of critical services to a full stop.
Since the update failure, both Microsoft and Crowdstrike have been working to understand the issue and help those who have been affected. Microsoft published a technical analysis of the outage on Saturday (July 27), the same day that CrowdStrike published its Preliminary Post Incident Review on Saturday (27 July).
Microsoft confirms CrowdStrike outage reason following analysis
In CrowdStrike’s analysis, they say the issue came down to a memory safety issue which was a read out-of-bounds access violation in the CSagent driver. This is a module designed to detect activity that looks suspicious.
Microsoft has corroborated this and explains how its Kernel Debugger and other free-to-use extensions were used to find the memory safety issue to be the root cause.
The technology giant’s analysis included the team restoring the stack frame at the time of the access violation to learn more about its origin. However, due to only being able to see a compressed version, they were unable to disassemble backwards to see the larger set of instructions before the crash.
After explaining how they confirmed CrowdStrike’s analysis to be correct, they explained how the cybersecurity company loads four driver manuals in its kernel driver architecture.
They say this is commonplace due to the system-wide visibility it can present, along with potential performance benefits and the tamper resistance factor.
CrowdStrike has taken full responsibility for the outage and its chief executive has apologized for its malfunctioning software update.
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