Michael Saylor Teases 13th Straight Bitcoin Buy as Trump Unveils New U.S.-China Trade Deal

- China suspended new export controls on rare earths and other materials for one year, easing U.S.-China trade tensions via a Trump-Xi agreement. - The deal includes U.S. tariff rollbacks and China halting investigations into semiconductor firms like Nvidia , with provisions expiring in 2026. - Experts warn China's 90% refining dominance and low-cost production ensure its strategic leverage remains unchallenged despite temporary concessions. - U.S. rare earth stocks rose, but analysts stress global supply

- Mitchell Bend, Texas residents rejected incorporation by 25% to regulate a Bitcoin mine's noise pollution, highlighting tensions between crypto operators and communities. - Marathon Digital Holdings opposed the move, filing a 47-page lawsuit claiming it violated state law and would harm operations, but a federal judge denied its restraining order request. - Proponents vowed to continue legal battles through Earth Justice, citing health complaints like sleep disturbances and nausea linked to the mine's co

- Hood County voters rejected Mitchell Bend's incorporation bid by 25%, blocking noise regulations on MARA's Bitcoin mining facility. - MARA sued over petition flaws, claiming the proposed city aimed to "regulate it out of business," but the case was dismissed before the vote. - Residents cited environmental concerns while MARA implemented noise mitigation measures, highlighting tensions between crypto mining and local communities. - The outcome underscores regulatory challenges for Texas-based miners as l