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The tech tycoon has stirred the online world yet again by displaying the fresh emblem of Twitter and Dogecoin as his profile location. While the overall market is submerged in a sea of red, DOGE has managed to record a 9% surge within a day, now exchanging at $0.077.

Elon Musk has launched x.com website that points directly to Twitter. He also promises to transform the iconic blue bird logo into the letter "X" within a single day. According to the billionaire, this rebranding effort is aimed at transforming Twitter into an all-in-one "everything app," serving not only as a social media platform but also as a payments app and messenger. In the wake of the news, the X token from an unrelated NFT marketplace with the same name skyrocketed by 1000%. (edited)

The lawsuit between the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is moving forward as the date for initial arguments has been confirmed. Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, revealed on Twitter that New York judge Katherine Polk Failla had approved the joint request from both parties to proceed with hearings. Coinbase has until August 4, 2023, to submit its initial brief and additional supporting documents by August 11. The SEC's opposition brief is due on or before October 10, with Coinbase's reply by October 24 or sooner.

A Twitter user (@hufhaus9) has created a visual timeline outlining the SEC’s response deadlines for the approval of BlackRock’s Bitcoin spot ETF. Just 10 days ago, the renowned global investment firm with $10 trillion in assets applied for a groundbreaking Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund in the United States. First deadline: August 12, 2023 Second deadline: September 26, 2023 Third deadline: December 25, 2023 Final decision: February 23, 2024 If granted approval, BlackRock will be able to purchase BTC directly from the spot market, potentially utilizing platforms like Coinbase, on behalf of its clients. With the BTC halving and these deadlines coinciding, the first quarter of 2024 promises to be an exciting period!

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has teamed up with India-based crypto fund Crypto Relief and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal to contribute a substantial sum of $100 million towards COVID-19 research and the development of medical infrastructure in India. Recognizing the ongoing threat of COVID-19 and potential future pandemics, Buterin took to Twitter on June 8th to highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive global solution. He emphasized the importance of combining cutting-edge scientific innovation with effective on-the-ground implementation to address these challenges head-on. The generous donation will be directed towards critical areas of research, with a particular focus on studying COVID-19 airborne transmission and advancing the development of improved medical equipment. By prioritizing these aspects, the initiative aims to enhance understanding and mitigation strategies, ultimately curbing the spread of the virus and improving healthcare outcomes for affected individuals.