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Canada Has Declared A Local War On Bitcoin Mining

Multiple local governments across Canada have started to make life much harder for bitcoin miners.North America became the leading hub of bitcoin mining activity after China’s abrupt ban in May 2021. While the United States has grabbed most of the…

Reflecting On The Genesis Block And Bitcoin On Its 14th Birthday

Exactly 14 years after Bitcoin was born through the Genesis block, Proof of Keys Day helps us remember why the protocol was invented and where we are today.14 years ago today, Satoshi Nakamoto created the first block in the Bitcoin blockchain…

Crypto Contagion Lesson For Lenders: Stay Out Of Bitcoin Mining

The collapse of two giant crypto lending businesses that also mined bitcoin yields a few interesting lessons.“Contagion” is the most popular word in crypto after the disastrous fallout of the past year. And dominos keep falling as investors…

Fedi Launches Hackathon Celebrating Bitcoin’s 14th Birthday With 2.5 BTC Prize

Fedi is teaming up with Epoch to reward 2.54 bitcoin in a hackathon that aims to boost its Fedimint-based community custody and privacy platform.Technology company Fedi is launching a Bitcoin hackathon that will pay out 2.1 BTC to the winner in…

2022 Paved The Way For National Bitcoin Adoption, And 2023 Will Be Even Bigger

In 2022, nation state Bitcoin adoption accelerated, setting the stage for even more progress this year.This is an opinion editorial by Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3 and former CSO of Blockstream.Approximately one year ago, I had the opportunity to speak…

Valkyrie Wants To Take Up The Reins Of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust

Valkyrie Investments has laid out a proposal to become the new sponsor and manager of Grayscale’s troubled bitcoin trust (GBTC) and fix its large discount.Valkyrie Investments has laid out a proposal to take up the reins of troubled bitcoin trust…

Even Without A Mining Subsidy, These Two Factors Will Protect Bitcoin Into The Future

Many speculate that Bitcoin’s security will lapse with the end of the mining subsidy. But other factors will continue to incentivize miners.This is an opinion editorial by Dillon Healy, a member of the institutional partnerships team at Bitcoin…

MicroStrategy To Launch Bitcoin Lightning Solutions In 2023: Saylor

Bitcoin Lightning applications that MicroStrategy plans to release include enterprise infrastructure services and content monetization solutions, Saylor said.MicroStrategy will release software applications and solutions powered by the Bitcoin…

MicroStrategy Adds 2,500 Bitcoin To Holdings Despite Tax-Loss Harvesting

The tech company led by Michael Saylor has increased its bitcoin holdings by 2,500 BTC despite selling bitcoin for the first time to generate a tax benefit.Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy bought 2,395 BTC for $42.8 million in cash between Nov. 1 and…

Can Antoine Riard’s Lightning Network Proposal Mitigate Channel Jamming Attacks?

A protocol proposal from Antoine Riard seeks to mitigate Lightning Network channel jamming attacks with a Chaumian ecash token.This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and tech-oriented Bitcoin podcast…

How To Protect Your Bitcoin Seed Phrase With The Kiboruto Stainless-Steel Backup

The Koboruto stainless-steel backup can protect your bitcoin seed phrase, even in the event of fire or flooding.This guide demonstrates how to set up a fresh Samourai Wallet on Android and secure the seed phrase in a robust, stainless-steel backup…

As Financial Surveillance Intensified In 2022, Bitcoin Is Needed By Individuals And Nations Alike

A rise in financial censorship this year, perpetrated by citizens’ own governments and adversarial nations alike, calls for Bitcoin.This is an opinion editorial by Kudzai Kutukwa, a financial inclusion advocate who was recognized by Fast Company…

Russia Close To Legalizing International Trade In Bitcoin, Crypto: Head Of Finance Committee

The head of the State Duma finance committee reportedly said Russia will legalize the use of cryptocurrency for international trade in January 2023.Russia’s Congressional finance committee chairman, Anatoly Aksakov, said the country is moving to…