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March 2024

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Social Media News

Nine and News Corp bosses reveal impact of Meta’s withdrawal from content agreements in new documentary ‘Tech Tyrants: Facebook’s War on Australia’

A new documentary will blow the lid on the ruthless side to the billionaire boss of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, and the bosses of two of Australia's major commercial news outlets share just how devastating Meta's decision to withdraw from news deals will be to local journalism.

The devastating impact from Facebook’s bombshell move to stop paying for news content in Australia is revealed in an exclusive Sky News investigation.

‘Tech Tyrants: Facebook’s War on Australia’, which premieres on Wednesday 13 March at 8.30pm AEDT on Sky News Australia, blows the lid on the ruthless side to the billionaire boss of Facebook, and parent company Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, and his declaration of war on Australian news.

Sky News Investigative Reporter Jonathan Lea uncovers how Facebook’s decision to pull the plug on news content will affect millions of Australian social media users, while also exposing them to the growing dangers of misinformation.

In a rare television event, Lea speaks to both leaders of the nation’s biggest commercial media giants – Executive Chairman of News Corp Australia Michael Miller, and the CEO of Nine Entertainment Mike Sneesby – on the threat to Australia from Zuckerberg and Meta, a company worth almost two trillion dollars.

Lea also hears from the whistleblower who bravely exposed Facebook’s malicious business tactics to US Congress, as well as Australian Communications Minister, Michelle Rowland, on her fight to protect the future of Australian news.

In a contemptuous move against government legislation, Facebook temporarily blocked Australian news pages in 2021, and did the same in Canada last year. Will Facebook again seek to shutdown Australians’ access to credible news content from all its platforms?

‘Tech Tyrants: Facebook’s War on Australia’ premieres on Sky News this Wednesday, 13 March at 8.30pm AEDT. Watch live on Foxtel or through the http://SkyNews.com.au Streaming Subscription.

(Credit: Sky News Australia)

Special thanks: Sky News Australia

Social Media Giant Meta Getting A Bashing From Aussie News Media and Politics

Meta facing hefty fines over walking away from news media deal

Facebook’s parent company Meta could soon face major fines for breaching the news media bargaining code.

This comes after the tech giant walked away from commercial deals with Australian news outlets last week.

The deals – worth around $250 million a year for Australian news publishers – were due to expire later this year.

A fine for Meta would depend on which sections of the code it breaks.

However, the company could face fines of more than a billion dollars if it is found to break all sections of the code.

Media Man Group management had documented what the likes of Facebook was doing to the Australian news media and online news media industries for a former Prime Minster and very high level News Corp chiefs over a decade ago.

Media Man Under The Watercooler: "In the space we operate in and around we freqently see and experience trends, paterns and such well before others. It took additional time for more traditional Australian newsrooms, creative and advertising agencies to feel the full effect. You can't say we didn't warn you. Now the likes of Meta have changed their business model after taking from Australia what they intended to. That company remains extremly embattled and with good reason. Surely a strong case can be made against the Big F and Big M. We could even be witness and present findings from the coalface if called upon"

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Play hardball and make Meta pay fair share for news

Now that Facebook’s owner has thrown the ball back into the government’s court, it must be “designated” in the interests of professional newsrooms and serious public journalism.

The Australian government is set to go head-to-head with one of the world’s most powerful companies in one of the world’s most ubiquitous industries. Last week, Facebook and Instagram owner Meta told the federal government it will no longer pay for the news content that it and other social media like Google had once swept up from Australian news mastheads for free.

Under a world-first News Media Bargaining Code enforced by the federal government in 2021, Meta and Google agreed deals worth $200 million a year to compensate for copyrighted content from Nine Entertainment, News Corp, the ABC, Seven West Media and many others.

Meta’s $70 million or so share has been an important boost for Australia’s professional newsrooms and serious public journalism.

Now Meta has thrown the ball back into the government’s court. Under the Code, the government can “designate” Meta and make it pay. Meta claims that its audience has largely drifted away from news and politics to family and friends.

But it has also reduced the presence of news on its home pages, and will take away the news tab. Facebook users will still be able to share news stories on its sites, and Meta has not dropped Australian news pages altogether as it did in a first clumsy attempt to avoid paying before the code deal was struck in 2021.

Brazenly, it is sending signals that it is walking away from news, if only as a bargaining ploy, even though sites such as Facebook depend on being everywhere and about everything.

Quitting news altogether is what Meta has just done in Canada, where the government had set up a similar agreement following Australia’s example. After Canada demanded the pay deal continue, Meta blocked all news content.

That means the Australian government may have to play hardball in return. It might put a new special levy or restrictions such as age verification on the table.

And Meta is on politically tricky ground too. In the US, social media is under pressure over online harm it enables while avoiding the responsibilities and disciplines of being a “publisher”. Facebook is used by fringe political groups, and it’s hardly a good look to throw the responsible mainstream media off the same site.

The Australian Financial Review benefits from this code, too, even if our business model is based more on premium subscriptions.

The code was created because, as Anthony Albanese put it last week, “the idea that research and work done by others can be taken for free is simply untenable”.

Traditional newsrooms which expensively gather, edit and present news are more essential than ever in the babble of unfiltered social media that pollutes politics. Not only did publishers have their copyrighted intellectual property swept up for free, it was put onto digital platforms that have infrastructure-like monopoly reach, and which had also destroyed mainstream publishers’ digital advertising markets on the way through.

It also goes to the even bigger debate about the virtues of democracy over authoritarian and repressive rule. Democratic choice depends on flows of fresh and original trusted, reliable information and news. That’s expensive to produce, which is why it is assigned a limited property right in the form of copyright.

But the emergence of technology that allows the almost costless digital copying and distribution of content at mega scale has upset the balance between providing sufficient incentives and returns to create public interest information and the benefits of encouraging its widespread dissemination.

Where is the incentive to keep producing when what is produced can be readily copied and distributed effectively for free? Especially when technology allows private interests other than the creators to profit?

The code and the payments are a practical way to help restore that balance. But it may only be a first round of the process.

AI will lift the issue to new heights. ChatGPT, which mashes up other peoples’ copyrighted content to produce its results, is now being sued for damages in US courts by The New York Times.

Traditional, professionally reported news helps fund democracy. The Albanese government ought to insist that mega social media platforms pay their share.

(Credit: AFR)

Cryptocurrency and Business News via FxPro and Media Man

March 6, 2024

Bitcoin spooked by highs, Ethereum still climbing

Market picture

The cryptocurrency market is building capitalisation towards the 24-hour level, but it's a relatively modest +0.6% to $2.51 trillion. That's close to, but still below Tuesday's highs.

Bitcoin briefly topped $69K on Tuesday, setting a new all-time high, but has since corrected by more than 15%.

The size, speed and nature of the decline indicate a desire for "weak hands" to exit Bitcoin. At its lowest point, the price fell below $59K due to large orders that the market was unable to quickly digest. Excluding this spike, we can assume that the price fell to $62K - last week's consolidation area - wiping out all the recent gains.

We saw these 15% corrections for a long time after the first update of the highs in the last cycle in 2020. It's worth bracing for up to several weeks of consolidation in the 15-20% range.

Many altcoins have pulled back significantly from recent highs, looking back at BTC. But not Ethereum, which hit new highs since January 2022 at $3865 on Wednesday morning. The second most important cryptocurrency very quickly crossed the key $3500 threshold (161.8% of the year-end rally and local April 2022 high). According to the Fibonacci model, the next upside target is the 261.8% level, which is just above $4600 and close to historical highs.

News background

Ethereum's cumulative stakes have surpassed $117 billion. Ethereum validators have blocked more than 31.5 million ETH in stakes, according to The Block. The total ETH supply is around 120 million coins with a capitalisation of ~$450 billion, so around 26% of the asset issuance is involved in securing the network.

The SEC has delayed a decision on BlackRock and Fidelity's spot Ethereum ETFs. The commission will continue to gather comments from the public. Experts are divided on when the regulator will make a positive decision on Ethereum ETFs.

Over the past 90 days, investors have invested the equivalent of 133,000 BTC in various regulated bitcoin products. Their total assets under management (AuM) rose to 1 million BTC, according to ByteTree. Outflows from gold and bond-based ETFs accompanied the trend.

Michael van de Poppe, founder of MN Trading, pointed out that this is the first time in history that a new ATN has been reached before rather than after a halving.

The upcoming halving in April will reduce the daily mining of new bitcoins from 900 BTC to 450 BTC, which will affect trading strategies, market cycles and mining, according to Glassnode. Historically, halves have preceded bullish rallies. Heavy buying of spot bitcoin ETFs could add to the increased demand.

Deutsche Börse has launched an institutional-focused regulated platform for spot trading, settlement and custody of cryptocurrency assets, Deutsche Börse Digital Exchange (DBDX). Settlement and custody services will be provided by Crypto Finance (Deutschland), a BaFin-licensed subsidiary.

News

Gold and Commodities News via Media Man and FXPro

March 5, 2024

Gold is primed for a substantial move, second only to cryptocurrencies in amplitude but lacking their enduring strength.

At the end of last week, we saw a swift technical completion of a bullish pattern. Sometimes, gold avoids volatility for weeks, but at certain moments, strong multi-day trends are born, and the movement becomes almost one-sided, as we saw this time.

After breaking through the resistance of the descending channel, gold quickly moved higher, gaining almost 2% on Friday, another 1.5% on Monday and over 0.5% since the start of the day on Tuesday.

Current levels at $2126 are around all-time highs. The higher price was off-market at the start of trading on the 1st, with a history-making short squeeze of 3.5%. After Monday's strong rally above $2088, which rewrote the closing highs, the current working scenario for gold is for a rally to the $2255 area, which is the 161.8% level from the initial October-December impulse. The price has made a classic corrective pullback to 61.8% of the initial rally at the start of the year. One of the warning signs is the overbought RSI. At 77.7, the Relative Strength Index is at its highest level since March 2022, where it remained for the following 14 months.

The RSI reached even higher levels in July-August 2020, and we see more similarities with this particular episode. The overbought RSI then, as it is now, coincided with the entry into the historical high area above $1800. Technically, it wasn't an all-time high, as it is the case now, but it was a move out of a steadily traded range (then $1800, now $2050), and that is what matters.

(Source: FxPro) with Media Man and Bitcoin News Media

Combat Sports: Boxing

Anthony Joshua vs Francis "The Predator" Ngannou

Boxing Promoters Borrow Pages Out Of Pro Wrestling Playbook: World class production, animated storylines and FN's Great promos and insider look etc

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Francis Ngannou 20lbs heavier (272.6lbs) than Anthony Joshua at weigh-in for hyped Saudi fight

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will take place on Friday, March 8 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

PPV: Main Event and Kayo Sports in Australia DAZN in many parts of the world

Ngannou Quotes

“The mindset is still the same. This is just my second boxing match, even though I’m taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing. I’m the underdog, I’m going out there to prove that you can be an underdog and stand your ground.”

“Sometimes it just makes me laugh a little bit, because we’re going to fight in boxing rules, but what would happen if it was a ‘free’ fight? I would smoke these guys! I’m the only one to go into their backyard.

“My official prediction is me leaving the ring with the victory.”

“I deliver, I’m the postman!”

“I have learnt a little bit from the last fight, the last camp, and leading up to this one, so I get a little bit of experience, but the mindset is still the samed”

“This is just my second boxing match, even though I am taking on the two best guys in the world in boxing.

“I am the underdog, I am going out there to prove that you can be an underdog and stand your ground”

Back Story

"The Predator last competed in MMA (mixed martial arts) in January 2022, when he retained the UFC heavyweight title against ex-teammate Ciryl Gane. He then vacated the belt upon leaving the UFC in early 2023.

Later in the year, Ngannou signed with a rival MMA promotion, the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The Cameroonian who escaped the sand hills way back when - is expected to continue his MMA career with the PFL before the end of 2024. However, Saudi adviser Turki Al-Sheikh has apparently advised Joshua and Ngannou that the winner of their bout will challenge the winner of "Gypsy King" Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk were set to square off against each other in Riyadh in February, but the Brit suffered a cut two weeks before the bout. This led to tons of speculation whether it was a "set up" or "work", meaning intentional and an "own goal". As a result, the fight was delayed until 18 May. The victor of that clash will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years.

Fury has said there is a rematch clause to ensure a second bout against the Ukrainian in 2024, complicating Joshua and Ngannou’s potential involvement in the title picture.

Anthony Joshua quotes

“He brings two arms, a body, like every other fighter does. But it’s his mind that is different. Everyone has their own unique mind. In terms of the frame and make up, I’ve seen people like him and he’s seen people like me many times before, but it’s his mind that I have to conquer in the ring. You have to take their soul and spirit, and I am looking for the challenge for sure, it’s going to be good, explosive. There’s many ways to skin a cat, I can counter-punch, he can counter-punch. We can both box, we can both trade, it’s going to be a good fight - and shout out to His Excellency, my promoter, my team at 258 for getting me in this position to showcase why I am the top Heavyweight in the UK. I’m not really concerned about the world, I’m trying to conquer where I live and make everyone know that I am the one that puts boxing on the map.”

Francis Ngannou quotes

“Thank you to my brother, His Excellency, for once again putting me in this position to live my dream and have all those great experiences like I had in Riyadh two months ago, it was amazing. Hopefully this will be the same thing.

“I’ve been sitting here and listening to people talking and even Eddie praising me, and I appreciate that, but at the same time, I am not sure if he wants me to sleep on his guy - but that’s not going to happen. I am just a beginner out here that’s going to train really hard and do everything as the underdog to win the fight.

“I don’t take my last fight as a reference, I know exactly where I am at, I’m going to get better and better and that’s how I see things. I’m preparing for a tough fight, the Fury fight was great, but that’s in the past and I have a new challenge in front of me, and I take it more serious now than before because now I think there’s something more on the line, which is probably the Undisputed fight. So let’s see, I will do something that no-one has done before and I believe I have the tools to do that, starting with having the win over ‘AJ’ on March 8 in a big fight - not an easy fight, but a possible one and I am going to take it.

“I’m going to fight him, so what do you think I am going to do? I will look for his chin. That’s what you do in a fight, you try to hit someone on the chin or wherever to try to hurt him. I heard he doesn’t have a chin, I don’t know if it’s true or not, we’re going to find out and I hope that I have the opportunity to test that - that’s my wish.”

Eddie Hearn (promoter) quotes

“Just to echo what Frank said, our thanks to the Crown Prince and of course, His Excellency. I likened this earlier, the whole experience, to Football Manager. Imagine being the biggest fan in boxing and having the ability to sit in a room and put fights together at the drop of a hat that the fans want to see. In just five months we’ve seen Fury vs. Ngannou, The Day of Reckoning, Fury vs. Usyk and ’AJ’ vs. Ngannou, and so much more to come. This is such an incredible opportunity for boxing and it’s being delivered by someone that has an incredible passion for the sport, someone that’s unbelievably knowledgeable. I thought Ngannou and Fury was going to be a mismatch, and His Excellency told me I would be wrong. I said Callum Smith was going to beat Artur Beterbiev and he told me I was wrong. It shows he knows his boxing.

“I met Francis under a year ago in Las Vegas where he told me about his ambition to be in big boxing events. A guy with an unbelievable story, a very strong mind, but if I’m honest, I didn’t take him seriously. I have never known anyone to walk into a sport and compete and, in my opinion, and it was close, beat Tyson that night. It’s never been done before, and he might be unlucky that he’s not sitting here as the World Lineal Heavyweight champion on his professional debut.

“So now, we take him very seriously, and after that fight that we give him unbelievable props for, I said that the biggest fight out there outside of Fury vs. Usyk, is Joshua vs. Ngannou. We had signed the Joshua vs. Ngannou fight and as soon as that show finished on December 23, His Excellency said to myself and Frank, ‘we need to talk - what is the biggest event we can do on March 8?’ The answer was this and in my opinion you have the two biggest fights in the Heavyweight division happening within three weeks of each other in Saudi Arabia. It’s an incredible opportunity. For ’AJ’, there’s big jeopardy in this fight. I truly believe he’s going to be the Undisputed Heavyweight champion, but he’s doing it the difficult way, going through what some might call immovable objects in the giant of a man to my left. The former UFC Heavyweight World champion, but now, a guy we take very, very seriously in the sport of boxing. ’AJ’ is on a roll, he’s with a great team, and we cannot wait. This is a dream opportunity for the sport and we’re all so invested to give the fans incredible nights.”

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Videos

Matchroom Boxing YouTube

Knockout Chaos

INCREDIBLE 👾 Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou: Knockout Chaos Promo 🎥

https://youtube.com/watch?v=y8KO_5pldbM&ab_channel=MatchroomBoxing

About Matchroom Boxing

Promoted by Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing promote events around the globe in locations including UK, USA, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Australia and further afield. Their fighter roster includes Anthony Joshua, Canelo Alvarez, Katie Taylor, Dmitry Bivol, Conor Benn, Callum Smith, Leigh Wood, Josh Warrington, Ebanie Bridges and many more.

Anthony Joshua Vs Francis Ngannou: Knockout Chaos Weigh In Live

https://youtube.com/watch?v=UCxVqaUZWfE&t=8s&ab_channel=MatchroomBoxing

Inside Look - Knockout Chaos: Joshua Vs Ngannou & Zhang Vs Parker

https://youtube.com/watch?v=JsxN5ae0Qz0&t=11s&ab_channel=MatchroomBoxing

It's almost time for Knockout Chaos! Get the Inside Look from Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou, Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker ahead of the colossal Heavyweight double header topping the show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“Ngannou Worries Me Vs Anthony Joshua!"- Eddie Hearn On Knockout Chaos

https://youtube.com/watch?v=r9M5TvUimx8&t=151s&ab_channel=MatchroomBoxing

Eddie Hearn sits down with Matchroom Boxing in Riyadh to preview Friday's blockbuster between Anthony Joshua & Francis Ngannou and the full Knockout Chaos card, live worldwide on DAZN. Hearn also reflects on Ray Ford's World Title victory over Otabek Kholmatov, the latest on Canelo developments, plus Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano & Haney-Garcia.

DAZN Boxing YouTube

"Anything Can Happen": Joshua vs. Ngannou Preview

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-BJuJqsIXYc&t=40s&ab_channel=DAZNBoxing

Tyson Fury: I'd like to back Anthony Joshua against Francis Ngannou, but..

https://youtube.com/watch?v=ab6FINoPmBs&t=12s&ab_channel=DAZNBoxing

"As Far Back As I Can Remember I Wanted To Be A Fighter" - Off The Cuff With Francis Ngannou

https://youtube.com/watch?v=wO8hjmaxPDA&ab_channel=DAZNBoxing

DAZN Boxing YouTube Ngannou Trolls Tyson Fury https://youtube.com/watch?v=zAqKpMU7-hg

Sky Sports Boxing YouTube

JOSHUA VS NGANNOU! ⚖ | FULL WEIGH-IN

https://youtube.com/watch?v=FFx55fdyY8I&t=3s&ab_channel=SkySportsBoxing

BISPING reacts: Francis Ngannou THREATENS Tyson Fury! | Joshua vs Ngannou Press Conference

https://youtube.com/watch?v=jtkmut6YIT8&ab_channel=MichaelBisping

Betting? You Bet Punter!

Joshua vs. Ngannou fight card, odds

Anthony Joshua -345 vs. Francis Ngannou +270, heavyweights

Nick Ball -190 vs. Rey Vargas (c) +158, WBC featherweight title

Israil Madrimov -400 vs. Magomed Kurbanov +310, vacant WBA super welterweight title

Zhilei Zhang (c) -240 vs. Joseph Parker +195, WBO interim heavyweight title

Mark Chamberlain -278 vs. Gavin Gwynne +222, lightweights

Andrii Novytskyi vs. Juan Torres, heavyweights. TBA

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Special thanks: Matchroom Boxing, DAZN, Main Event an Kayo Sports

MMA

UFC @UFC Fight Night 238

Apex Centre

Enterprise, Nevada

March 2, 2024

Rozenstruik vs Gaziev Results

Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeats Shamil Gaziev by TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 4

Vitor Petrino defeats Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Muhammad Mokaev defeats Alex Perez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-26)

Steve Erceg defeats Matt Schnell by KO (left hook) at 0:26 of Round 2

Eryk Anders defeats Jamie Pickett by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Vinicius Oliveira defeats Benardo Sopaj by KO (flying knee) at 4:41 of Round 3

Aiemann Zahabi defeats Javid Basharat by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Claudio Ribeiro by TKO (elbows) at 1:57 of Round 2

Ludovit Klein defeats AJ Cunningham by TKO (strikes) at 4:36 of Round 1

Loik Radzhabov defeats Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady by KO (strikes) at 0:49 of Round 3

Videos via official UFC YouTube

Jairzinho Rozenstruik Post-Fight Interview | UFC Vegas 87

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lshymgv4Sck&ab_channel=UFC

Vitor Petrino Post-Fight Interview | UFC Vegas 87

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QCNFnm20tQ&ab_channel=UFC

Tyson Pedro Post-Fight Interview | UFC Vegas 87

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QCNFnm20tQ&ab_channel=UFC

UFC Vegas 87: Post-Fight Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZt44out4o&ab_channel=UFC

Tyson Pedro quotes:

"I didn't want to take away from his win - I had a bit of a different plan"

"Thank you to all the fans, I want to say a huge thank you to the UFC for everything they've done on this journey, and especially thanks to my team"

"It's been amazing, but it's always been my intention to show my daughter that as long as you work your arse off, you can do anything you can dream of. I think my dreams have just changed at this point and that's it for me in the UFC"

"I don't think it's goodbye - just see you later. Until then, thanks, everyone"

Media Man: Thank you Tyson Pedro. In the conversation for greatest Aussie mixed martial artist ever, right next to Volk of course. Australia has been represented by living legends and masters of the craft. Well done to all and thank you as always to Team UFC. Fans for the win!

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UFC 2024 (Media Man Int) *in progress

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QCNFnm20tQ&ab_channel=UFC

UFC Vegas 87: Post-Fight Press Conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZt44out4o&ab_channel=UFC

Tyson Pedro quotes:

"I didn't want to take away from his win - I had a bit of a different plan"

"Thank you to all the fans, I want to say a huge thank you to the UFC for everything they've done on this journey, and especially thanks to my team"

"I don't think it's goodbye - just see you later. Until then, thanks, everyone"

Media Man Int

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#UFCFightNight #FightNight #UFCFightNight238

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Cryptocurrency and Gold News via Media Man and FXPro

March 1, 2024

Is it time to take a closer look at altcoins?

Market picture

The cryptocurrency market has corrected by 2%, dropping below $2.3 trillion in market capitalisation. Now, this looks like a technical correction, with the biggest coins pulling back from Thursday night's highs and holding their positions at the start of Friday's trading. Bitcoin and Ether are drawing their seventh consecutive daily growth candle, albeit at a distance from the previous two days' highs.

Bitcoin rose 44.7% in February, the strongest monthly gain since December 2020. This coming March is not considered favourable from a seasonal perspective.

Over the past 13 years, bitcoin has ended March with eight declines and only five gains. The average decline was 15%, while the average gain was 17.5%.

Altcoins such as Uniswap and Theta have gained around 90% in the last 30 days, including +50% in the last seven days. The same can be said for Dogecoin, which has added around 50% over the month and 42% over the last seven days.

Is this the season for altcoins? We doubt it, given that the first cryptocurrency still accounts for over 50% of total market capitalisation and that this figure has been rising since the beginning of 2023.

News background

According to data from Bloomberg and BitMEX Research, net daily inflows into bitcoin ETFs reached a record $673 million, of which $612.1 million came from BlackRock's IBITs. The previous high of $655.2 billion was set on the instrument's first day of trading on 11 January.

ETF demand for bitcoin (2,800 BTC per day) is three times greater than its mining (900), according to CoinShares. The resulting demand shock contributed to a further decline in bitcoin balances on centralised exchanges.

The Coinbase exchange suffered a technical failure due to the frenzy of demand for cryptocurrencies. The problem occurred amid a "huge" influx of users.

The Gemini exchange will pay a $37m fine for "serious compliance violations" and refund $1.1bn to users of its Earn staking programme as part of a settlement with the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Two top Binance executives were arrested in Nigeria as the country cracks down on cryptocurrency exchanges.

El Salvador's unrealised profit from bitcoin investments was 40%, or about $41.6 million, according to the country's president, Nayib Bukele. The country's leaders do not yet intend to sell the coins.

News

Gold tries to break through historical resistance

Gold has gained less than 1% over the past two days, but the gains are significant because they mark a break in the downtrend since late December. Thursday's and Friday's gains also reaffirm gold's ability to rise above its 50-day moving average, which it failed to do a month ago.

Since peaking at the very end of last year, gold has been in a downtrend, forming a series of declining local highs and lows.

Since mid-February, risk appetite has been growing in financial markets, as evidenced by the synchronised increase in buying in European and Asian markets and the ongoing rally in cryptocurrencies since the beginning of the month.

But there is no need to rush, as we can only call a break of the downtrend corridor after a consolidation above the previous high. Gold is currently testing this top at $2055, which is a substantial level from which selling has intensified since early January. Moreover, the price has failed to consolidate above this level since August 2020. It could well be called a historical resistance.

It will be possible to talk about the realisation of the bullish scenario for gold after the daily candle closes above $2055. In this case, the first target for growth will be in the region of $2088 - the December high.

But there is an even longer-term scenario. The pullback from the beginning of the year to mid-February is a classic Fibonacci retracement of 61.8% of the first growth impulse from the October lows. The realisation of this scenario will be the advance to $2255 (161.8% of the first advance).

(Source: FxPro) with Media Man and Bitcoin News Media

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Bitcoin News (Media Man Int)

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Gold News (Media Man Int)

http://mediamanint.com/articles/gold_news.html

Pro Wrestling

All Elite Wrestling @AEW

March 2, 2024

AEW Collision Highlights and Moments

Propst Arena at Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama

Could Chris Jericho talk sense into Undisputed Kingdom’s Wardlow? | 2/2/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltpMUc0QDnQ&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"Looks like I finally got someone's attention around here, huh" Wardlow

"Two years ago I won the Face Of The Revolution ladder match. One year ago I choked out your king. This year, finally, I get my shot at the World Heavyweight Championship after I beat all the other all-stars in the match. But's here's the real question. Whose it gunna be? Wardlow vs Hangman Adam Page. Doesn't matter. I'll slap the cowboy's mustache into the third row and send him back into depression. Maybe it'll be Wardlow vs Swerve. You guys like him huh? It's Swerve's house right? I'm gunna kick the front door of your house down" ... "this is war" Wardlow

"Well wait a second"

"Somebody has other ideas" Tony Schiavone

"Tony, I'm glad your back here with us because there seems to be a difference of opinion" Kevin Kelly

"I want to ask you a question. What exactly is it that your talking about?"... Chris Jericho

"I'm not an All Star. I'm one of the greatest ever to do this"! ... Chris Jericho

"Maybe the reason people stopped chanting your name - you just wearn't good enough" CJ

"You just wearn't as good as you think you are, Mike" CJ

"Wo" commentators

"I'm done eating your scraps".. Wardlow

After weeks of provocation, Mark Briscoe becomes UNHINGED vs HOB! | 2/2/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsxRDWHT__g&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

MASSIVE 8-Man ACTION on the eve of AEW Revolution! | 2/2/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NesJ552J8sw&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

EXCLUSIVE! Post match words from Dante Martin, Daniel Garcia, & Roderick Strong! | 2/2/24, Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUbhRU-dwgs&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Former AEW Women’s Champ Thunder Rosa is on FIRE! | 2/2/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOwRJSvE-q8&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Were the Bang Bang Scissor Gang able to coexist vs Dark Order? | 2/2/24, AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOWvsu8q6zE&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

Penta El Zero Miedo vs Bryan Keith vs Dante Martin for a spot at Revolution! | 2/2/24 AEW Collision

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-8icHlAeWA&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

A Farewell to The Icon Sting | AEW Revolution, LIVE on Pay-Per-View

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Ry-wpS4Fg&ab_channel=AllEliteWrestling

"This is the legend. This is the icon. This is Sting" Narrator

Media Man: AEW appears to have a shot of new energy. There's more excitement in the air, even if many Mexican luchadores can't get through custom with working visas and the like at present. This may present more opportunities for home grown talent and AEW mainstays. Change is constant in the world, and the business of pro wrestling is no different - for better or worse. An enjoyable show and the anticipation keeps growing as we head towards AEW Revolution. We're booked in for a broadcast, thanks to the good folks at TrillerTV @FiteTV How about you? Sting's retirement at the huge PPV and you know that Ric Flair and the EVPs are going to stir things up. AEW creative has got a shake up, in a good way, in our view. Is that Jennifer looking over the formats?! Inside stuff, we know. Hopefully Sting goes out a winner. Big thumbs up.

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Pro Wrestling (Luche Libre)

CMLL @CMLL_OFICIAL Martes De Glamou

February 27, 2024

6 Man Tag Team Match

Calavera Jr I, Calavera Jr II & Temerario defeated Astro Oriental, Gallo Jr & Rafaga Jr

Tag Team Match

Dulce Kitty & Natucia defeated Sexy Sol & Valkiria

6 Man Tag Team Match

Dark Magic, Elemental & Yutani defeated Arlequin, Bestia Negra & Furia Roja by DQ

6 Woman Tag Team Match

Adira, La Catalina & Mystique defeated Japan Women’s Champion Dark Silueta, La Maligna & Persephone

6 Man Tag Team Match

Occidente Tag Team Champions Dulce Gardenia & La Fashion & Brillante Jr defeated Los Amos De Las Tormentas (Mr Trueno & Rey Trueno) & Infierno

6 Man Tag Team Match

World Historic Light Heavyweight Champion Atlantis Jr, World Historic Middleweight Champion Mistico & Flip Gordon defeated Los Infernales (Averno & Euforia) & Soberano Jr

Videos

CMLL Official YouTube

CMLL - EUFORIA - MEPHISTO - AVERNO VS DRAGON ROJO JR.-TERRIBLE-B. CAVERNARIO /ARENA MÉXICO/01-03-24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHJ_CeGy54Y&ab_channel=VideosOficialesCMLL

CMLL - MANO A MANO / TIGER MASK VS ÚLTIMO GUERRERO / ARENA MÉXICO/01-03-24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7eI01oOci4&ab_channel=VideosOficialesCMLL

CMLL-GRAN GUERRERO-SOBERANO JR.-TEMPLARIO VS MÁSCARA DORADA-ATLANTIS JR.-MÍSTICO/A. MÉXICO/01-03-24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-FFkpt1Ckw&ab_channel=VideosOficialesCMLL

CMLL INFORMA DEL 28 DE FEBRERO DE 2024 LA VOZ OFICIAL DEL CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqskuNWu5_k&ab_channel=VideosOficialesCMLL

Media Man: Certainly a variation of the traditional U.S pro wrestling with catch as catch can, showbiz and the like. Some luchadores have recently had some difficulties getting over the U.S boarder to due visa and legal type reasons, so thank god the official CMLL YouTube channel has come to the rescue of lucha fans the world over. Hopefully the lucha's can get their papers in order soon. Great in-ring action as always. The announcers call of the action add to the drama also, as is the case in major U.S based promotions. Great team effort and result. Much respect.

About CMLL

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre Co., Ltd. (CMLL "World Wrestling Council") is a lucha libre professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico City. The promotion was previously known as Empresa Mexicana de Lucha Libre (EMLL) (Mexican Wrestling Enterprise). Founded in 1933, it is the oldest professional wrestling promotion still in existence.

CMLL currently recognizes and promotes 12 World Championships in various weight divisions and classifications, six national level and six regional level championships. The CMLL Anniversary Show series is the longest-running annual major show, starting in 1934, with the CMLL 87th Anniversary Show being the most recent. CMLL also regularly promotes major events under the names Homenaje a Dos Leyendas ("Homage to two legends"), Sin Piedad ("No Mercy"), Sin Salida ("No Escape"), Infierno en el Ring ("Inferno in the Ring") during the year. CMLL has promoted their regular weekly Super Viernes ("Super Friday") on a regular basis since the 1930s. Founder Salvador Lutteroth funded the building of Arena Coliseo in 1943, making it the first building in Mexico built specifically for professional wrestling.

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Lucha Libre: News (Media Man Int) *in progress

www.mediamanint.com/articles/lucha_libre.html

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Movie Box Office (North America)

1. Dune: Part Two - $81.5 million

2. Bob Marley: One Love - $7.4 million

3. Ordinary Angels - $3.9 million

4. Madame Web - $3.2 million

5. The Chosen at No. 5 - $3.2 million

6. Migration - $2.5 million

7. Demon Slayer - $2.1 million

8. Wonka - $1.7 million

9. Argylle - $1.4 million

10. The Beekeeper - $1.1 million

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Entertainment News

www.mediamanint.com/news4.html

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Pro Wrestling

AEW @AEW Revolution

Zero Hour now broadcasting!

Zero Hour: AEW Revolution Pre Show | Sunday March 3 - 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5IYp_3_yHS0

"Tonight we will witness history. We witness what is one of the final matches of the absolute greatest to ever do it. No man is history has made the impact of Sting, The Icon. All of the action is happening here tonight. His final match here in the historic Greensboro Coliseum here. We are sold out here tonight. Over 16,000 fans here to witness history being made by Sting. Greensboro Coliseum. So much rich history here. I mean you look at Sting and the Nature Boy Ric Flair and their 45 minute classic took place right here in this building" Renee Paquette

TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH

TBS Champion Julia Hart & Skye Blue vs Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale (w/ Stokely Hathway)

12-Man TAG TEAM MATCH

The Bang Bang Scissor Gang will take on Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh, Jay Lethal, Willie Mack, and Private Party

and then following will be the full card available on Pay-Per-View

Sting's Last Match! March 3, 2024

Greensboro Coliseum. Greensboro, North Carolina

Sting & Darby Allin (c) vs The EVPs aka The Young Bucks – AEW World Tag Team Titles

and much more. See the official AEW website.

Full card available worldwide via Pay-Per-View. Media Man: We're booked in via TrillerTV @FiteTV

Media Man: This card looks great and will be one for the ages. History will be made. Stacked card with something for everyone, and of course, Sting's last match! We're hoping Samoa Joe retains the world title as he is such a tremendous world champ - but, Swerve Strickland has the goods to be excellent in his own right and a title change would draw a massive live reaction as well as be the talk of the pro wrestling world. It's been a while since we've been this amped for an AEW supercard.

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The Star half-year net profit falls to $9.1 million

Casino operator The Star has posted a $9.1 million half-year net profit amid an ongoing legal inquiry.

The New South Wales Casino Commission ordered an investigation into the group to determine if it is fit to retain a license to operate.

The company have said higher levels of risk and compliance resourcing, higher remediation costs, increased competition, and weaker discretionary spending have smashed its profits.

Revenue is reported as being down 14 per cent to $865 million.

Net profit before significant items is down 42 per cent to $25 million.

And their $9.1 million profit proves small in comparison to its loss of $.1264 billion.

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Aussie Social Media Bytes

Meta vs Gvt; Spy vs Spy

Who do you trust?

Aussie trend to publish own websites; X up, Meta down states Elon Musk creative media contacts DogeDesign

'The Matrix-like Fun And Games'; Agent Smith, The Oracle, The Frenchmen - Truedi and Zuc The Trainman

Citizen Journalists; You Be The Neo's and Trinity's

Crack The Code Of Boring Big Tech News; Gonzo Last Edition

News That Hits You Right Between The X And Eye Balls; No FB/Meta Goggles Required

Bring Our Your Own Inner Hunter S. Thompson

Facebook and Google inked dozens of deals with media companies worth about $250 million a year combined under the Aussie Coalition-legislated News Media Bargaining Code, which was introduced in 2021. The code gives the Treasurer the power to designate major tech platforms and force them to negotiate compensation for publishers. The code has not yet been used.

Meta has argued people don’t come to its platforms for news, and that its Facebook News tab was not a driver of user engagement.

“The number of people using Facebook News down under in Australia and the US has declined by over 80 per cent last year. We know that people don’t come to Facebook for news and political content,” Meta scribed.

“News makes up less than 3 per cent of what people around the world see in their Facebook feed, and is a small part of the Facebook experience for the vast majority of people.”

Scribed at The Speed Of Thought.

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Dune: Part Two | Official Trailer 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Qp5pL3ovA&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures

You are not prepared for what is to come.

Dune: Part Two - Only in theaters March 1.

The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.”

The big-screen epic continues the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed bestseller Dune with returning and new stars, including Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet (“Wonka,” “Call Me by Your Name”), Zendaya (“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Malcolm & Marie,” “Euphoria”), Rebecca Ferguson (“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning”), Oscar nominee Josh Brolin (“Avengers: End Game,” “Milk”), Oscar nominee Austin Butler (“Elvis,” “Once Upon A Time…In Hollywood”), Oscar nominee Florence Pugh (“Black Widow,” “Little Women”), Dave Bautista (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “Thor: Love and Thunder”), Oscar winner Christopher Walken (“The Deer Hunter,” “Hairspray”), Léa Seydoux (the “James Bond” franchise and “Crimes of the Future”), Souheila Yacoub (“The Braves,” “Climax”), with Stellan Skarsgård (the “Mamma Mia!” films, “Avengers: Age of Ultron”), with Oscar nominee Charlotte Rampling (“45 Years,” “Assassin’s Creed”), and Oscar winner Javier Bardem (“No Country for Old Men,” “Being the Ricardos”).

“Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee. Villeneuve directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jon Spaihts based on Herbert’s novel. The film is produced by Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Villeneuve, Tanya Lapointe and Patrick McCormick. The executive producers are Joshua Grode, Herbert W. Gains, Jon Spaihts, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, with Kevin J. Anderson serving as creative consultant. Villeneuve is again collaborating with his “Dune” creatives: Oscar-winning director of photography Greig Fraser; Oscar-winning production designer Patrice Vermette; Oscar-winning editor Joe Walker; Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Paul Lambert; Oscar-nominated costume designer Jacqueline West. Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer is again on hand to create the score. Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present A Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Denis Villeneuve, “Dune: Part Two.”

The film is slated for a March 1, 2024 release in theaters and IMAX nationwide and internationally beginning on 28 February 2024, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

(Credit: Warner Bros Pictures @warnerbros )

Dune: Part Two Soundtrack | Travel South - Hans Zimmer | WaterTower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGbCv544BDU&ab_channel=WaterTowerMusic

About Dune: Part Two: The saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on “Dune: Part Two,” the next chapter of Frank Herbert’s celebrated novel Dune, with an expanded all-star international ensemble cast. The film, from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures, is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2021’s six-time Academy Award-winning “Dune.” “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

(Credit: WaterTower Music)

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Entertainment News (Media Man Int)

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Aussie Social Media Bytes

Meta vs Gvt; Spy vs Spy

Who do you trust?

Aussie trend to publish own websites; X up, Meta down states Elon Musk creative media contacts DogeDesign

'The Matrix-like Fun And Games'; Agent Smith, The Oracle, The Frenchmen - Truedi and Zuc The Trainman

Citizen Journalists; You Be The Neo's and Trinity's

Crack The Code Of Boring Big Tech News; Gonzo Last Edition

News That Hits You Right Between The X And Eye Balls; No FB/Meta Goggles Required

Bring Our Your Own Inner Hunter S. Thompson

Meta has argued people don’t come to its platforms for news, and that its Facebook News tab was not a driver of user engagement.

“News makes up less than 3 per cent of what people around the world see in their Facebook feed, and is a small part of the Facebook experience for the vast majority of people.”

Scribed at The Speed Of Thought.

Wrestling News

WWE @WWE Women's Legend Natalya Neidhart Comments On The Promotion, Locker Room etc

Natalya Assesses WWE's Women's Division In Fallout Of Mr. McMahon Allegations

The allegations against Vince McMahon (former on screen character, Mr McMahon) have turned a spotlight, if not blowtorch, on the professional wrestling industry.

McMahon's exit from the world's leading (financial, perception, marketing etc etc) promotion has certainly offered many in the WWE Women's Division some peace of mind, as well as some of the fellas it's understood, be it wrestlers, commentators or other.

In a recent interview with the "Gorilla Position," Natalya commented on the toll the allegations have taken on the women in WWE.

Natalya, one of the most respected wrestlers in the entire company, believes she has strong relationships with all the women in the locker room but that WWE should now focus on boosting the women's division.

"For me, the biggest focus is inclusion for the women and making sure that the women in WWE, right now, shine brighter than they ever have before."

Despite this, she believes everyone can move forward and that it's tough to process everything they see about the allegations online. "I think what grounds me is my relationships with the girls in the locker room. How we can stay positive for each other, how we can stay supportive of each other, just being there to talk to each other [and] work through feelings."

However, Natalya is quick to point out that the situation likely affects everyone differently, but now is a time for empathy and giving people chances to impress on the big stage. "We got a women's division in WWE that's better than it's ever been. The best thing we can do is to give women as many opportunities as we can to shine right now and for women to feel safe, included, and welcome."

McMahon resigned from TKO Group Holdings following the lawsuit, though he still owns shares in the company. Federal prosecutors are reportedly investigating the former WWE boss in the fallout of the allegations, of which there are many.

What exactly is in McMahon's future is unclear, but there are plenty of legal dealings going on behind the scenes.

As human's, people can make mistakes. Clearly a pattern had been occuring in the WWE under Mr. McMahon for decades and some incidents were an open secret. Too many incidents and too much damaged caused.

The current WWE is a happier, safer and more harmonious place for workers, both in and out of the squared circle. Many fans and those in and around the wrestling and sports news sector think that the overall product has improved over the past year or two and that their is an improved vibe which is evident at live events as well as demostrated in worldwide broadcasts

Women and men of the WWE can feel safe, empowered, and know that wrestling fans, media and friends of the business around the world have their back.

Videos

FULL MATCH - Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya - WWE Women's Title Match: WWE Payback 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTWdIMVOk88&ab_channel=WWE

FULL MATCH - Ronda Rousey vs. Natalya – Raw Women’s Title Match: Raw, December 24, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-94cAPchwds&ab_channel=WWE

Natalya vs. Shayna Baszler: SmackDown, Feb. 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEaOU8vBIhE&t=2s&ab_channel=WWE

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Image credit: WWE

Cryptocurrency and Gold News via Media Man and FXPro

March 4, 2024

Two drivers of crypto growth

Market picture

Crypto market capitalisation rose 5% in 24 hours to $2.44 trillion, driven by extreme greed. The crypto market had a higher capitalisation for a few days in May and October-December 2021, but that was in an ageing bull market compared to a relatively young one now.

The current growth wave can be broken down into two drivers. The first is the demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum. They are favoured by large investors concerned about a new wave of problems at US regional banks. This buying interest also applies to gold. Almost exactly a year ago, we saw a similar move that saw the price of BTC rise by a third in a week.

In early trading on Monday, the price of bitcoin was above $65K. That's about 5% off the all-time high, but the cryptocurrency has only been above that level for a few hours, and we've only seen three daily closes above that level.

The other half of the rise is the demand for meme coins, which goes hand in hand with FOMO. Despite the meteoric rise, the market has not yet reached the absurd highs to start talking about reversal risks.

News background

Influential logger and analyst PlanB has declared the beginning of a FOMO bull market period according to his Stock-to-Flow model. According to him, "The accumulation phase is over. There are no more easy buying opportunities in orderly and slow-growing markets". The crypto market has been in FOMO for about ten months: "extreme price spikes combined with multiple 30% drops," PlanB believes.

The Solana-based meme token dogwifhat (WIF) is up 390% in a week, a record high among the top 100 cryptocurrencies. With a capitalisation of nearly $1.7 billion, it ranks 62nd on CoinMarketCap.

According to Lookonchain, an unidentified crypto investor sold all PEPE's accumulated 1.97 trillion meme tokens for $6.07 million and bought other altcoins - netting $3.49 million. PEPE rose 310% in one week. Lookonchain has a whale wallet that is classed as 'smart', meaning that most of the trades on the address are profitable.

Macroeconomic factors could prove to be the main obstacles to further BTC growth in the short term, according to Grayscale. If inflation remains stubbornly high, the Fed may delay a rate cut. A higher interest rate is likely to be positive for the dollar and negative for Bitcoin.

The Bank for International Settlements has issued recommendations on the regulation, supervision and oversight of global stablecoins (GSCs) to address the financial stability risks posed by GSCs both domestically and internationally.

(Source: FxPro) with Media Man and Bitcoin News Media

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Business News (Media Man Int) www.mediamanint.com/articles/business_news.html

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Oil and Commodities News via Media Man and FXPro

March 4, 2024

Did oil find its way up?

Oil is correcting 0.2% on Monday after closing almost 2% higher on Friday and peaking at 3.4%. WTI’s high of $80.3, last seen in November 2023, and a consolidation above $79 would indicate a break of long-term horizontal resistance, something the bulls have failed to do over the past four months.

Friday’s rally allowed a widening gap to the 200-day moving average, which should also be seen as a demonstration of bullish strength. Technically, there is no significant obstacle to oil rallying to the $89-92 area.

Of course, this bullish outlook is only valid if the coming days confirm oil’s ability to grow from current levels, which has not been the case since November.

OPEC+ is openly playing on the Bulls’ side by extending and strengthening (Russian) oil production and export quotas. The production recovery is postponed indefinitely “depending on market conditions”.

This could be a golden opportunity for the US to regain oil market share, but it is in no hurry to do so. Friday’s data showed that the number of oil drillers rose to 506. That’s the highest since September, but only adding 9 units from the low of 497, which is more stagnation than growth. Just over a year ago - in January 2023 - there were 623 oil and 152 gas-producing wells in operation, compared to 123 now.

Perhaps the price rise will encourage oil producers who are still wary of the green agenda and new sudden price falls. Simply put, America has so far been highly sluggish in playing on the Bears’ side.

(Source: FxPro) with Media Man and Bitcoin News Media

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Business News (Media Man Int) www.mediamanint.com/articles/business_news.html

Mining Directory (Media Man Int) *in progress

www.mediamanint.com/articles/mining_directory.html

Commodities Directory (Media Man Int) *in progress

www.mediamanint.com/articles/commodities_directory.html

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Pro Wrestling

WWE @WWE Raw

March 4, 2024

San Antonio, Texas

Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins to confront The Rock & Roman Reigns on SmackDown: Raw, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAv9cQGbwFk&t=2s&ab_channel=WWE

"I don't know whether you heard him 'cause 20 minutes is a long time to listen to that idiot. But he said he made professional wrestling cool again. Oh yeah, The Rock. Rock our saviour guys, he saved us! He made it cool. Diarrhoea Dwayne, I don't know if you know this or not, but you ain't been cool in 20 years"... Seth Rollins

Seth “Freakin” Rollins suggests a new nickname for The Rock: Raw highlights, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjMeVUTn2pI&t=3s&ab_channel=WWE

Gunther vs. “Dirty” Dominik Mysterio: Raw highlights, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WG8nw1DvU4&t=2s&ab_channel=WWE

Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Shayna Baszler & Zoey Stark: Raw highlights, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YwxY3BG5Fg&t=12s&ab_channel=WWE

Nia Jax lays waste to Liv Morgan and Becky Lynch: Raw highlights, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4r4MVctq9M&t=3s&ab_channel=WWE

Andrade wins Raw return against Apollo Crews: Raw highlights, March 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jJibqzxDh8&ab_channel=WWE

Will Cody Rhodes and Seth “Freakin” Rollins respond to The Rock?: WWE Now, Mar. 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdlOrcLdSfc&t=2s&ab_channel=WWE

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Media Man: As we expected, a super hot Raw, and its broadcasting as we go to web. How good was Rhodes and Rollins on the mic. Great heat and emotion during the broadcast. Announcers Michael Cole and Pat McAfee also killed it. Great teamwork.

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