Category Crypto

Bitcoin is digital gold. Bitcoin is an inflation hedge. Bitcoin is money. Bitcoin is a technology. Bitcoin is software. Bitcoin is hope. Bitcoin is an electrical system. Bitcoin is a heating system. The reality is that all of them are…

Bitcoin Magazine’s “10 Steps to Self-Sovereignty” series in partnership with Ledger is officially concluded. Over the last few months we have gone through many different topics, ranging from specific guides on how to manage and interact with your bitcoin securely and…

For over a year, some have considered bitcoin to be under siege. Fee spikes and transaction volumes associated with Ordinals and Inscriptions have impacted other users, and some even propose these may be cover for a deliberate attack by a…

Thailand has approved launching its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), joining a growing list of countries embracing regulated Bitcoin investment vehicles. BREAKING: 🇹🇭 Thailand SEC approves the first spot #Bitcoin ETF. pic.twitter.com/ju1q83JvVP — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 4, 2024…

Australia is set to join the growing list of countries offering a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with the launch of the country’s first such product expected tomorrow. JUST IN: 🇦🇺 Australia’s first spot #Bitcoin ETF to go live tomorrow.…

Fold recently released its Direct to Bitcoin feature as part of a set of features that the team at Fold calls its Bitcoin Checking Account. Fold Users can now auto-convert anywhere from 1% to 100% of their fiat deposits to…

In a historic move, Donald Trump has become the first American President to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for campaign donations. The announcement marks a significant step in the integration of Bitcoin into mainstream politics, highlighting Trump’s commitment to advancing…

Charlie Shrem, once a rising star in the Bitcoin world, became the first prominent figure to face imprisonment due to his involvement in cryptocurrency. As the founder of BitInstant, one of the earliest and most influential Bitcoin exchanges, Shrem played…

Today, large Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin reported a significant security breach resulting in the loss of 4,502.9 BTC, currently valued at over $300 million. The incident occurred at approximately 1:26 p.m. and involved unauthorized access to the exchange’s wallet.…

Yesterday, Nostr users from around the US came together at New York City’s premiere Bitcoin bar PubKey for Nostr Village, a mini-conference focused on the open protocol that enables global, censorship-resistant social media and more. Who’s coming to #NostrVillage tomorrow?…

Unchained and the University of Austin (UATX) have announced their collaboration to create a long-term endowment holding Bitcoin.  “I’ve been very passionate about what UATX is building in Austin,” said Joseph Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained, who has personally donated…

What’s MEV? For the uninitiated, Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) involves various techniques used by market actors to capture additional value by exploiting price inefficiencies in blockchain transactions. One naive form of MEV is called “transaction sniping.” Most recently, manifestations of…

Founders: Will Reeves and Matt Luongo Date Founded: 2014; Most recent iteration of company: 2019 Location of Headquarters: Remote Amount of Bitcoin Held in Treasury: “Stacking since the founding of Fold” Number of Employees: 22 Website: Public or Private?…

Mastercard has launched its Mastercard Crypto Credential, enabling its “first peer-to-peer (P2P) pilot transactions” using aliases instead of long and complex blockchain addresses. This new system aims to simplify cryptocurrency transactions for exchange users, offering a more user-friendly approach. Mastercard Crypto…

In a world where “talent is everywhere, opportunity is not,” the existing fiat monetary system perpetuates the divide between those with access and resources those without. Even in democratic societies, which have their own flaws, people generally enjoy stable currencies,…