By the looks of it, the SEC's main concern with #Bitcoin ETFs is market *manipulation*. The word was quoted more than 50 times in the release of the postponement of the decision on the Ark ETF. Interestingly, there are other asset classes that are just as or more manipulated.

NEW:⚡️ BOLT12 specification allows new Lightning QR codes that are smaller than invoices but can contain more information (subscriptions, currency, vendor name, blinded paths to reach the vendor). 👀

#zapathon 🫡

we live in a strange time🤔

USA 🇺🇸: Joe Biden described China as a ′′ time bomb ′′ because of its economic challenges. "You have some problems. That's not good because when bad people have problems, they do bad things," Biden said at a Democratic Party donor event in Utah.

USA 🇺🇸: A Catholic couple trying to adopt a child were turned down due to their religious views and views on LGBTQ+ issues Michael and Catherine Burke allege that the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families discriminated against them because of their Catholic views.

Germany 🇩🇪: The “FDP” party that forms the current government coalition must propose that trans criminals decide for themselves whether to go to female or male prison. Jürgen Lenders FDP Spokesperson for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Policies, "I think it's right that trans people can decide whether to be imprisoned in a female or male prison"

USA 🇺🇸: According to “Daily telegraph” columnist Tim Stanley, former first lady Michelle Obama may be the next US president. One source says that in conversation with a foreign politician, she learned that her government assumes that Joe Biden will not be the Democratic candidate in 2024. Joe will drop out before the primaries, making room for another candidate who could be M.Obama.

🚨Niger 🇳🇪: The ECOWAS group (Economic Community of West African States) has ordered its force to restore constitutional order in Niger. It has not yet been announced when the operation should begin. The map indicates the countries that may be involved in an eventual conflict: Countries in green x Countries in red.

JUST IN: 🇨🇳 China has partnered with the Bank of International Settlements to create mBridge, a digital payment system that completely bypasses SWIFT and 🇺🇸 US banks 👀

🚨Ecuador 🇪🇨: The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, declared a state of emergency for two months after the assassination of presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio, and the armed forces were mobilized throughout the national territory.

USA 🇺🇸: Disney reported on Wednesday (9) that its Disney+ television streaming service lost more than 10 million subscribers in the recently ended quarter, largely due to a drop in the Indian market.

NEW: Put your Sats on the line and battle against your friends with the #Bitcoin video game Chainduel 👀

European natural gas jumped >€40/MWh for the first time since June amid the possibility of worker strikes in Australia — highlighting market jitters over potential supply disruptions. (BBG)

BREAKING‼️ BlackRock insiders say spot #Bitcoin ETF approval expected in "four to six months" - Mike Novogratz

Billionaire investor David Rubenstein says, "#Bitcoin is going to be around for a while. There’s enormous interest around the world"

Brazil 🇧🇷/Colombia 🇨🇴: Colombian President Gustavo Petro suggested the creation of an Amazonian environmental court to judge crimes against the Amazon and a kind of “Amazon NATO" to defend the jungle, during the Amazon summit taking place in Bethlehem.

NEW: Biometric palm payments at Whole Foods promoted as easy and trendy 👀