Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
Bitcoin Maxis are patting themselves on the back after the launch of the Taproot Assets protocol for Bitcoin and Lightning. And they’re quite right to do so. Lightning Labs mainnet Alpha launch last month was big news. Up till now Ethereum and Tron d...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
December 19, 2023 – NitroBetting.eu, a prominent Bitcoin-exclusive sportsbook, just released the first-of-their-kind Bitcoin Spot ETF betting lines. The new prediction market is focused on the SEC’s potential Spot ETF approval date, as well as specul...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The money is being granted to 18 projects focusing on& global education, Bitcoin Core devel...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
In an appearance on CNBC today, the CEO of Grayscale Investments, Michael Sonnenshein, shared insights regarding the potential impact of a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on the cryptocurrency market. Sonnenshein highlighted that a spot Bitco...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
This year has seen a massive upswing in demand for the limited space available within bitcoin blocks, leading to higher fees for on chain transactions. Much of the demand is for transactions revealing inscriptions. The contents of these inscriptions...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
Bitwise, the aspiring applicant for a spot Bitcoin ETF, has unveiled a captivating commercial aimed at advocating for it's upcoming Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), if approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).& "A word to the w...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
It is hard to overstate how optimistic Bitcoin’s outlook for 2024 is. While many people may feel like they are too late (why didn’t I buy it under $100?), like they missed the opportunity, it has likely never been a better time to jump in. More speci...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
Relai, a Swiss Bitcoin exchange, has disclosed with Bitcoin Magazine that a staggering 75% of its Over-The-Counter (OTC) revenue in the final quarter of 2023 stemmed from private clients diverting proceeds from real estate sales into Bitcoin, showcas...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 5 months ago
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Primary Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription.Click here to download a PDF of this article.Well, here we are. Block 800,000. None of us reading this will ever see anoth...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
As I delve deeper into the realm of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, I am consistently struck by the potential benefits it holds for humanity. The realization of how inefficient and broken our societal structures are due to the limitations of fiat...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Traditionally, the mining industry has been vilified for its environmental impact and energy use. This article describes the industry where mining can have an immediate positive impact – fossil fuel operations. BackgroundThe run-up to November 2023 C...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
& I’m an attorney. As soon as I found Bitcoin I began thinking about how it would change the justice system, the rule of law, and the ways in which society resolves disputes. That was the topic of my first article for Bitcoin Magazine, which conc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Gary Gensler, the current Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), hinted at a potential shift in the SEC's perspective regarding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications during an interview with CNBC.In the CNBC interv...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Today, Bitcoin exchange River has unveiled its latest product, River Link, aiming to transform the way Bitcoin is sent and received on a global scale. River Link facilitates the seamless transfer of Bitcoin through text messages, offering users a str...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Metagood, a blockchain technology and digital assets company, announced the successful completion of a $5 million series seed funding round aimed at advancing its Osura marketplace, focused on art within the Bitcoin ecosystem, according to a press re...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
In a move towards advancing the role of design in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the Bitcoin Design Foundation emerges with the backing of founding supporters Spiral and BitBox, as well as contributions from individuals who share the belief that effective de...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Imagine a hypothetical world where there is no established medium of exchange. In this imaginary world, people are simply bartering. However, someone approaches you and tells you, "Hey, you know tomorrow we all move to using gold as money, right? You...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Lolli, a leading bitcoin and cashback rewards platform, has announced the successful closure of an $8 million Series B funding round today, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The investment was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, alongside...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Lolli, a leading bitcoin and cashback rewards platform, has announced the successful closure of an $8 million Series B funding round today, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The investment was led by BITKRAFT Ventures, alongside...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
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....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Today, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) announced new rules that will require companies to account for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin at fair value.& The rules are set to go into effect on& December 15, 2024, but companies will...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
IntroductionJudaism is based on a construct of ethical codes of conduct that are taught at weekly gatherings. Each week on Saturday mornings, Jews come together to read a weekly portion of the Torah (Old testament) to learn about the tenets of living...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Blockstream, a global leader in Bitcoin infrastructure, has announced the& Series 2& launch for its Bitcoin-denominated investment vehicle, the Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This follows...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Primary Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription.Click here to download a PDF of this article.Tuesday, August 29th @ 11:36 AM The following is an interview with Brian Cons...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Ever since the infamous Taproot Wizard 4mb block bitcoiners have been alight, fighting to try and stop inscriptions. Inscriptions are definitely not good for bitcoin, but how bitcoiners are trying to stop them will be far worse than any damage inscri...