Blockstream Raises $210M from Fulgur Ventures to Boost Layer-2 Innovation and Increase Bitcoin Holdings
Blockstream raised $210 million from Fulgur Ventures to expand Bitcoin infrastructure, layer-2 technologies, and tokenization efforts.
Blockstream Secures $210M Led by Fulgur Ventures To Drive Layer-2 Growth and Expand Bitcoin Treasury
Blockstream aims to use new funding to accelerate market adoption of Layer-2 technologies, level up its mining business, and significantly expand its already-substantial Bitcoin Treasury, positioning it as one of the world’s largest.
Simplicity Launches on Liquid Testnet for Versatile Smart Contracts and Enhanced Bitcoin Functionality
Simplicity, a new smart contracting language, is now live on the Liquid testnet with developer tools and the Simfony companion language.
New Documentary Examines Tether’s Role Amid High Inflation
Stability and Freedom in Chaos explores how Tether (USD₮) offers financial stability in inflation-hit countries like Argentina, Turkey, and Brazil.
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Its First Bitcoin Investment Fund
The National Bank of Bahrain and ARP Digital launched a Bitcoin fund for GCC investors with capped gains and downside protection.
Tether Celebrates 10 Years of Global Success With 350+ Million Users
Tether celebrates 10 years, serving 350+ million users with USD₮ and nearly $120 billion in market cap.
New HBO Money Electric Documentary Seeks To Unravel the Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto
An upcoming HBO documentary reignites speculation about the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
El Salvador’s President Bukele Discusses Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds With Argentina’s Vice President Villaruel
El Salvador’s President Bukele and Argentina’s Vice President Villaruel discussed Bitcoin and volcano bonds.
Swan Bitcoin Sues Former Employees Over Alleged Theft of Mining Business
Swan Bitcoin is suing former employees for allegedly stealing proprietary information to launch a competing mining company with Tether's support.
Boltz Unveils BTCPay Server Plugin To Facilitate Bitcoin Lightning Payments
The Boltz BTCPay Plugin lets BTCPay Server merchants accept non-custodial Lightning payments and transfer funds to the Liquid Network.
PayPal Expands Services to Business Accounts for Buying, Holding, and Selling Bitcoin
PayPal now allows U.S. business accounts to buy, hold, sell, and transfer Bitcoin, expanding its crypto options for merchants.
Brink Contributes More Than $1 Million To Support Bitcoin Developers in the Past Year
Brink's 2023 report announced over $1 million in donations supporting Bitcoin protocol improvements.
SEC Greenlights Options Trading for BlackRock’s IBIT Spot Bitcoin ETF
The SEC approved options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a key milestone for Bitcoin in traditional finance.
Forbes Pulls Article Criticizing BBC’s Bitcoin Reporting Sparking Concerns Over Journalistic Integrity
Forbes removed Susie Violet Ward's article criticizing the BBC's exaggerated Bitcoin water usage claims, raising concerns about bias and transparency.
MicroStrategy Increases Its Bitcoin Holdings by $489 Billion
MicroStrategy's $489 million Bitcoin purchase brings its holdings to over 252,000 Bitcoin ($10 billion) to boost returns and hedge against inflation.
Commerzbank and DZ Bank to Launch Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Trading Services
Commerzbank and DZ Bank are launching Bitcoin and crypto trading services due to growing demand.
Louisiana State Government Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments
Louisiana now accepts Bitcoin for government payments, giving residents more transaction options.
Donald Trump Completes Historic Bitcoin Transaction at PubKey
Donald Trump, former U.S. president and Republican nominee, is the first U.S. president to publicly transact with Bitcoin.
River Secures Over $800 Million in Bitcoin and Launches Proof of Reserve System
River launched a tool verifying over $800 million in Bitcoin held in full reserve custody, aiming to restore trust after failures like FTX with its River Proof of Reserves.
Human Rights Foundation Awards 10 Bitcoin to 20 Global Projects
The Human Rights Foundation has revealed its latest round of grants, totaling 10 Bitcoin with a value exceeding $590,000.