Today in my series called “things people following Bitcoin for the last 13 years have already figured out but I’m presenting as a brand new epiphany”, I wanted to write about a revelation about Bitcoin’s adoption, standardization, and normalization I had this past week. While thinking about what it would take for Bitcoin to receive … Read more
Braiins, a leading mining pool in the Bitcoin industry, has made a significant stride by becoming the first mining pool to introduce Lightning payouts. This pioneering move marks a notable advancement in the integration of the Lightning Network (LN) within the mining sector. Introducing Lightning payouts ⚡️ We are excited to be the first mining … Read more
A common chant from many in this space these days in response to any discussion of changes to the Bitcoin protocol is “Don’t mess with Layer 1! You can just build it on Layer 2!” This seems like a very logical thing to do, right? Why risk the security and stability of L1 when you … Read more
In a significant milestone for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF has recorded over $1 billion in trades today alone, according to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas. This achievement underscores the growing demand for Bitcoin investment products and highlights the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin within traditional finance. MILESTONE $IBIT has traded $1b worth of … Read more
The intertwining stories of Tim Draper, a venture capitalist with an unyielding belief in Bitcoin, and Ross Ulbricht, the infamous creator of the Silk Road, present a compelling exploration of ethics, empathy, and the unpredictable nature of the cryptocurrency market. This narrative delves deep into the moral quandaries posed by their unique circumstances, offering a … Read more
The current EIA Emergency Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities survey held by injunction would require monthly reporting of information from mining facility operators through July 31, 2024. This survey would require the collection of information such as the power price with the power provider, the amount of electricity available under their purchase agreement, the amount of power … Read more
Today, Jack Mallers, the CEO of Strike, has announced the expansion of Strike’s suite of Bitcoin services into several African markets. I just published Announcing Strike Africa Today, we are launching Strike Africa, expanding our full suite of #Bitcoin services into Gabon, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia with more markets to … Read more