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Instant Settlement Series: Real Time Streaming Payments

With the previous articles, we found the disconnect between paid-for work and paid-for time. We also understood that if you want to get paid you have to provide work that is valuable for others. So when the person consumes the…

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Valkyrie Becomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Diversify Coin Custody, Uses Coinbase and BitGo

Digital asset investment firm, Valkyrie, has become the first spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) to diversify the custody of its coins, according to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. In a move to enhance security and reliability, Valkyrie is now…

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To Dust You Shall Return

Consider a doomsday scenario. You spend the past couple years diligently dollar cost averaging and withdrawing to your wallet. You have a ton of small UTXO1‘s and bitcoin transaction fees rise so much that your bitcoin turns into dust2. You’re…

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I Moved to El Salvador; Ask Me Anything

Last year, I planned a hike through El Boquerón, a national park atop the San Salvador Volcano that features a scenic crater, as well as a tiny crater within that crater called Boqueroncito (”Little Boquerón”), which I find adorable. In…

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Tether’s Audit Report Reveals Over $2.8 Billion in Bitcoin Holdings

Announced today, Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has emerged with a robust balance sheet showcasing ownership of over $2.8 billion in Bitcoin. The information comes to light following an audit conducted by BDO, a renowned auditing firm, as detailed in…

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130-Year-Old German Bank Partners With Bitcoin Consulting Firm for Innovative Offerings

Today, Volksbank Raiffeisenbank Bayern Mitte eG, a Bavarian cooperative bank with an ~130-year history, has entered into a long-term partnership with terahash.energy GmbH, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The Ingolstadt-based cooperative bank and the young startup,…

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Bitcoin’s 2023 Chronicles: Massive Gains And Exchange Anomalies

So, 2023 has been pretty epic for Bitcoin. It’s like Bitcoin woke up and decided to flex its muscles big time. We’re talking a massive leap, over 140% in value – that’s huge! It’s not just about topping traditional rivals…

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Bitcoin’s Biggest Event: Kraken And Bitcoin Magazine Host The 2024 Bitcoin Halving Livestream Event

(NASHVILLE, TN – January 30th, 2024) Bitcoin Magazine, in collaboration with Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, is excited to unveil the 2024 Bitcoin Halving Livestream. This celebration, akin to a New Year’s Eve variety show and featuring bitcoin’s biggest names, is…

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China Emerging As Surprising Source Of Bitcoin Demand

The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. Last…

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Bitcoin Is Pure Anarchy

Anarchy is a very dividing word to many people, inherently drawing the idea into peoples’ heads of complete and unbridled chaos. This is not on any level what Anarchy means. It is simply a system lacking rulers or a central…

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Game Theory Of Financial Crime: Policy Takeaways From Bitcoin

Significant shifts are underway in the ecosystem of illicit actors using cryptocurrency. According to a 2023 report by TRM Labs, Bitcoin is no longer the asset of choice for criminals. The report states, “The multi-chain era has had a sweeping…

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BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Volume Topping GBTC Today, Signaling Market Shift

For the first time since launch, BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF is outpacing the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms of trading volume so far today, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF volume surpassing GBTC for the…

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Google Revises Guidelines To Allow Bitcoin ETFs To Advertise Their Products

Today, Google has revised its advertising guidelines, now permitting cryptocurrency trusts, such as Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), to promote their products. Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton have wasted no time in marketing their funds, with…

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Bitcoin ETFs: Reshaping Finance And Politics For The 2024 Elections

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial innovation, the recent approval of Bitcoin ETFs stands as a watershed moment, not just for digital asset enthusiasts, but for the broader financial markets and the political arena. As we edge closer to the…

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GBTC Outflows: Forecasting Total Bitcoin Selling Pressure & Market Impact

The following is a heuristic analysis of GBTC outflows and is not intended to be strictly mathematical, but instead to serve as a tool to help people understand the current state of GBTC selling from a high level, and to…

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A Bitcoin Standard Unleashed

Introduction The transition from Fiat Standards to the Bitcoin Standard, though highly desirable, is not inevitable or necessarily imminent. The timing and occurrence of these changes hinge on the adoption choices made by individuals, organizations, and public entities. These decisions…

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Swan Bitcoin Launches Mining Division, Targets Over 8 Exahash by March

Today, BTC-only exchange Swan Bitcoin unveiled its new mining division, Swan Mining, which was previously operating in stealth mode, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The division is now positioned under Swan Institutional, with a focus on securing…

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To Meme, Or Not To Meme: The CAT

Is it really surprising, given that cats have essentially dominated the internet for the last two decades, that cat memes have finally taken over the Bitcoin space as well in the last few weeks? Cats are the most viral meme…

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Samourai Wallet Response To FinCEN Proposed Rules For Bitcoin Mixing

On October 23, 2023 we asked our attorney, Rafael Yakobi of The Crypto Lawyers to assemble an expert legal team to respond to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and FinCEN’s proposed rules that would seriously harm your privacy by…

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Bitwise Becomes First U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF to Disclose BTC Holding Addresses

Bitwise, a leading cryptocurrency asset management firm, has set a new precedent by becoming the first U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to publicly disclose its Bitcoin address holdings. “Now anyone can verify BITB’s holdings and flows directly on the…