Category Crypto

At the most recent Bitcoin++ developer conference in Austin, TX, Bitcoin Magazine’s Alex B. sat down with Michael from Boltz and Tiero from Ark Labs to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin’s technology ecosystem, particularly focusing on Lightning Network, Liquid,…

It feels like this year is going by at the speed of light, doesn’t it? I can hardly believe that it’s already June. Everyone is in vacation mode and ready to relax by the pool and forget the daily grind…

Global banking giant Standard Chartered is launching a spot trading desk for Bitcoin and ether, positioning itself as one of the first major banks to offer direct spot Bitcoin trading services. BREAKING: $800 billion Standard Chartered Bank is building a…

Competition for blockspace is and always will be one of the core tensions that exist between different users of the Bitcoin protocol. At the end of the day there are only two restrictions on how it will be used, the…

At the 2024 Bitcoin Policy Summit, Nicaraguan pro-democracy activist Félix Maradiaga shared his insights on the severe challenges facing his country, which is under the autocratic rule of Daniel Ortega. According to Maradiaga, the Nicaraguan people are losing their freedoms at an…

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, have donated 30.94 Bitcoin, valued at over $2 million, to former President Donald Trump’s campaign. Both Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss announced on their X accounts that they contributed 15.47 BTC ($1…

Former president Donald Trump is doubling down on his pro-Bitcoin stance, arguing that the USA must lead in Bitcoin and crypto or risk falling behind. Trump has emerged as a vocal Bitcoin advocate while campaigning for the 2024 election. Trump…

Following a year of stealth development, Lava is introducing the first two of its suite of financial products—Lava Free Pay and Lava Exchange—poised to transform how we handle digital dollars and access to Bitcoin. In a conversation with Bitcoin Magazine,…

Bitcoin & Beyond is an educational series by the team at The Rollup focused on a new and emerging class of builders in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through spaces, panels, and interactive presentations, the objective is to provide deep technical insights…

Australia’s largest stock market, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), approved listing the first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on its platform on June 20. The issuer will be VanEck, and the instrument will be dubbed the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC). BREAKING:…

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, representing California’s 17th congressional district, is set to host a Bitcoin and blockchain roundtable in Washington D.C. in early July, according to a private email sent by Khanna’s Office, seen by Bitcoin Magazine.  Khanna’s Office described the upcoming…

MicroStrategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has increased the size of its planned stock sale to raise additional funds to purchase Bitcoin. The company is now seeking to raise $700 million, up from the previously announced $500 million. BREAKING: MicroStrategy…

As Bitcoin is increasingly integrated into the economy, investors are recognizing the importance of scalability. Bitcoin investors are particularly interested in the potential of this digital asset to transform not only retail establishments and personal finances but also the goings-on…