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The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan

ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with…

Crypto Bills May Depend on U.S. House GOP Battle Over Scalise Speaker Pick

The U.S. House of Representatives won’t get back to work on crypto legislation if Republicans can’t unify behind majority choice Steve Scalise – or some alternative – after the party’s ousting of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)…

Soliciting the Saudi Crown Prince and Buying Snapchat: Ex-Alameda Chief Reveals Covert Dealings in SBF’s Fraud Hearing

FTX’s former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), allegedly guided staff to inappropriately utilize FTX client resources and hide financial vulnerabilities from various lenders, revealed former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison during…

Ordinals Explained: An Animated Educational Show Premieres at Bitcoin Amsterdam

In the ever-evolving landscape of Bitcoin, a new term has been making waves – Ordinals. You've likely heard of Bitcoin, but have you ever stopped to consider what Ordinals are and why they're generating so much chatter? While the digital…