Rockdale, Texas Mayor Ward Roddam attributes Bitcoin to the town's economic revival. The closure of the Alcoa aluminum plant in 2008 caused a decline in tax revenue and job opportunities. However, Bitcoin miners like Riot Platforms and Bitdeer repurposed the plant, creating jobs and investing over $1 billion in the local economy. Roddam initially had reservations but now acknowledges the positive impact of Bitcoin miners. He believes that Bitcoin is like a digital oil well, fueling the economic growth of rural Texas. Additionally, the article discusses Monero and Dash delistings, electoral college projections, multi-asset fund inflows, Melania Trump's NFT expansion, and Bitcoin's recent pullback. It also highlights the increasing targeting of Bitcoin users by malicious actors and advises caution in cryptocurrency trading. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news