Bitcoin miner CleanSpark is positioning itself as both an energy producer and financial innovator, using its 12,827-bitcoin treasury to balance growth, liquidity, and resilience. Rory Murray, CleanSpark’s director of digital asset management, shared with the Gwart Show that the firm takes a hybrid approach, selling bitcoin monthly to cover operating expenses while steadily adding to its holdings. He stressed that CleanSpark is “strategic, not ideological,” aiming to be “responsible stewards of capital.” The company employs tools such as call overwriting, supplier-linked options, and bitcoin-backed credit lines to optimize cash flow. Murray argued that miners with scale gain advantages in power costs, equipment pricing, and access to capital markets, likening the model to Standard Oil’s early consolidation. CleanSpark sees Bitcoin as “pristine collateral” to underpin broader financial services, suggesting miners could evolve into vertically integrated energy and credit providers.
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Nic Carter argues that the FCC’s intervention in Jimmy Kimmel’s firing has backfired, turning the late-night host into a “free speech martyr on the left” rather than letting market forces handle his false claims about Charlie Kirk’s assassin. Carter details how evidence clearly shows the shooter was motivated by leftist ideology, making Kimmel’s assertion a “straightforward falsehood.” He criticizes both parties’ hypocrisy, Democrats for running industrial-scale censorship under Biden, and Republicans for adopting similar tactics. Drawing on precedents like NRA v. Vullo and Murthy v. Missouri, Carter warns that “using state power to censor protected speech…is a bad idea.” He contends that censorship not only fails but strengthens alternative platforms and undermines credibility. Ultimately, he urges Trump to avoid coercive tactics, maintain the moral high ground, and “take the high road” in defending free expression.
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TradeOgre, a long-running custodial exchange known for its minimal sign-up requirements and popularity with Monero users, has reportedly been drained of roughly $32 million in bitcoin and ether after weeks of silence. According to The Rage, funds began moving September 10, when an op_return transaction appeared on Bitcoin’s blockchain with the message: “Crypto assets controlled by the RCMP,” seemingly attributing the transfers to Canada’s national police force. Ethereum transfers carried similar inscriptions. Data from Arkham Intelligence shows more than 126 BTC, worth nearly $15 million, and an additional $17 million in ETH were swept into the flagged addresses within hours. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police did not respond to initial requests for comment, but a news release has since confirmed a “record seizure of more than 56 million dollars in cryptocurrency.” TradeOgre customers appear to be locked out of their assets.
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Google is reimagining Chrome as an AI-driven browser, rolling out what it calls the largest update in the platform’s history. As reported in Ars Technica, a new Gemini button now allows users to query or summarize content across multiple tabs and even pull data from services like YouTube or Calendar. AI Mode is also being integrated into Chrome’s omnibar, where users can “ask about this page” and receive responses led by Gemini-generated overviews. On the security front, an upgraded Gemini Nano model will detect tech-support scams and fake alerts, while the browser’s password manager gains one-click automated resets. Later this year, Chrome will introduce agentic AI features that can perform tasks such as booking appointments or ordering groceries. While questions remain over cost and performance, Ars Technica notes Google’s scale ensures this technology “will get in front of many more people” than rival offerings.
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