Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Lessons learned by one expat Bitcoiner living in Portugal, who decided the merchants at her local market needed the Lightning Network.This is an opinion editorial by Holly Young, a Portuguese resident who operates the Bitcoin Tribe Algarve meetup.Bit...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The plan would see the sale of Genesis alongside other measures in a deal reached with DCG and Gemini Trust Co.Genesis, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has reached a restructuring agreement with key creditors according to statements by Cleary...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
An objective look at the technical concerns behind Ordinals and the implications on the Bitcoin network.This is an opinion editorial by Mark Goodwin.ordinal (adj.)c. 1400, "regular, ordinary; well-regulated, proper," from Old French ordinel and direc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The sudden emergence of inscribed Bitcoin blocks has been met with criticism, but it offers a glimpse of how Bitcoin block space will evolve.This is an opinion editorial by Zack Voell, a bitcoin mining and markets researcher.A specter is haunting the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Anyone holding a non-trivial amount of bitcoin should consider multisignature security, including how to mitigate potential attacks.This is an opinion editorial by Anant Tapadia, a computer engineer and contributor to Bitcoin self-custody projects Bi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
How many bitcoin users are there? How should we define a bitcoin user? An analysis for categorizing and tracking user growth compared to other estimates.The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine's premium...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
After a historically-bad year for bitcoin mining, public companies that fell into penny stock status surged back in January following a strong bitcoin rally.2022 was arguably the worst year on record for bitcoin mining. Every market suffered from the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Warren Buffettâs right-hand man hasnât taken the time to understand Bitcoin, MicroStrategyâs Michael Saylor said in an interview with CNBC.Michael Saylorâs latest interview includes a blast at Western elites, specifically Charlie Munger.& Munger...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The first steps of a multi-stage plan to regulate the cryptocurrency industry within Australia have been released.The Australian government has announced the first step of what it calls a multi-stage approach to tackling cryptocurrency regulation.Acc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Despite the sale, Nasdaq-listed miner Marathon continues to hold one of the largest public bitcoin treasuries in the world.Marathon Digital, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, has announced the sale of bitcoin for the first time in two years.â...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
With Bitcoin still so early on its adoption curve, it seems that convicted Bitcoiners need an orange pill of their own.This is an opinion editorial by Austin Herbert, a producer for âThe Mark Moss Show.âHow do I know that Bitcoiners suck at orange pi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The bitcoin mining firm is reaping the rewards of expansion as it had a record month with solid reliability.CleanSpark has reported that the firm mined a record 697 bitcoin in a single month, an increase of 50% from December 2022âs amount.âWe had a b...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Digital gold mining companies suffered harsher drawdowns than their legacy counterparts in 2022.Bitcoinâs prominent memetic narrative as âdigital goldâ begs a comparison to the real yellow metal. But since the advent of Bitcoin, comparative perspecti...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Nostr, a growing hub for the Bitcoin community, faces some incentives challenges if itâs going to reach significant scale.This is an opinion editorial by Shinobi, a self-taught educator in the Bitcoin space and tech-oriented Bitcoin podcast host.Iâve...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
LevelField Financial is set to acquire Burling Bank in a move that would enable access to bitcoin for traditional banking customers.Once the acquisition is approved by regulatory authorities, LevelField Financial will be able to expand its services a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The United Kingdom has released its first consultation on crypto trading and lending regulation within the country.The United Kingdom has released its plans to regulate the cryptocurrency industry within the country.The announcement highlights that â...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Pick n Pay has partnered with CryptoQR in order to accept bitcoin at more than 2,000 stores.Pick n Pay, a South African retailer, has launched acceptance of bitcoin for payments throughout all of their stores. Previously, a test pilot had rolled out...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Luxor has launched the first ever ASIC RFQ platform with the goal of maximized market transparency and access.Luxor has launched the first ever ASIC RFQ platform with the goal of maximized market transparency and access. Luxor Technologies, a full-st...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
As artificial intelligence tools become more powerful and accessible, can they help more people get a grasp on Bitcoin?This is an opinion editorial by Kroum Kroumov, a writer and editor with Bitcoin-focused venture design studio Peak Shift Ltd.Bitcoi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Nostr, an open protocol that promises to substitute centrally-controlled social networks such as Twitter, is now live on the Apple App Store with Damus.Decentralized social networking protocol Nostr is now officially live on Appleâs app store.Nostr s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The market is nearly unanimous in expecting a 0.25% rate hike during February's FOMC meeting, yet many expect a âpauseâ shortly thereafter. We beg to differ.The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine's pre...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
The controversial project has been met with equal parts excitement and criticism in regards to its impacts on Bitcoin.A project called Ordinals has launched on the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively enabling Bitcoin-native on-chain NFTs.& Led by for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
How have Big Tech companies laid off so many with no consequences to their operations? Because fiat incentivizes meaningless rent seeking.This is an opinion editorial by Jimmy Song, a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur and programmer with o...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
U.S. users of Strike can now use Send Globally to send instant, cheap remittances to loved ones in the Philippines.Strike, the leading digital payment platform built on Bitcoin's Lightning Network, has announced the expansion of its "Send Globally" p...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 2 years ago
Stattrak and ZEBEDEE have launched a new fantasy esports platform with real-money rewards in bitcoin for popular games.ZEBEDEE, a leading fintech payment processor for the gaming industry, and Stattrak, the play-and-earn fantasy esports platform, ann...