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Louisiana State Government Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning As Payment

[yesterday 10:30 PM] Louisiana State Treasurer, John Fleming, M.D. has announced that the state government will now accept Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning Network, and USD Coin, as a valid form of payment for state services. The first cryptocurrency payment was made to the…

BlackRock Releases a New Report, "Bitcoin: A Unique Diversifier"

[yesterday 10:34 AM] Asset management giant BlackRock, with over $10 trillion in assets under management, has published a new report touting Bitcoin as a unique portfolio diversifier. This marks the latest embrace of Bitcoin from the world's largest asset manager…

Human Rights Foundation Grants 10 Bitcoin to 20 Projects Worldwide

[Sep 17 2:00 PM] Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. 10 BTC, currently worth $590,000 at the time of writing, is being granted across 20…

Arthur Hayes's Family Office Funds Bitcoin Core Developer

[Sep 17 11:35 AM] Maelstrom, the family office of Arthur Hayes, has awarded the first grant from its Bitcoin developer program to contributor Rkrux. The funding will support Rkrux working full-time on Bitcoin Core.Bitcoin relies on voluntary developers to maintain…

Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Cause 20% Surge in Electricity Bills

[Sep 16 1:26 PM] The closure of a Bitcoin mining facility in the Norwegian town of Hadsel has led to a 20% increase in electricity bills for residents. The mine was shut down after the municipality declined to renew its permit due to noise complaints.Kryptovault…

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion

[Sep 11 12:14 PM] The Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a new all-time high of 92.67 trillion on September 11. This represents a 3.04% increase over the last 24 hours and continues an upward trajectory in mining competition.JUST IN: #Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a…

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin

[Sep 10 9:40 AM] Metaplanet, a publicly listed Japanese company, announced it had purchased 38.6 Bitcoin for 300 million yen (approx. $2.2 million), bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 398.8 BTC.JUST IN: 🇯🇵 Japanese Public company Metaplanet buys another ¥300…

Crypto Biz: US regulators crack down on Uniswap

[Sep 6 9:00 PM] This week’s Crypto Biz explores several regulatory developments targeting crypto firms, including charges against Uniswap, a delay in a decision on an eco Bitcoin ETF, and a potential challenge to FTX’s repayment plan.

Switzerland's Fourth Largest Bank ZKB Launches Bitcoin Trading

[Sep 4 1:02 PM] Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB), Switzerland's fourth-largest bank, has begun offering its clients Bitcoin and crypto trading and custody services. With over $290 billion in assets under management, ZKB provides services to retail, corporate, and…