Stiven Kerestegian joins JAN3 as Chief of Innovation and Design to enhance the AQUA wallet for developing regions.

Mastercard's new euro debit card allows Bitcoin and crypto spending from non-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.

Blockstream's BMN2 Mining Note follows a similar design to the highly successful BMN1.

Zürcher Kantonalbank (ZKB) now offers Bitcoin and crypto trading, supported by favorable Swiss regulations.

Bitcoin's hashrate reached a record 746 EH/s on September 3rd, strengthening security amid price declines.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust had a $13.5 million outflow on August 29th, its first since May 1st, amid ongoing Bitcoin ETF withdrawals.

While U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see outflows, Australia's spot Bitcoin ETFs are steadily growing, reflecting rising local demand.

Nasdaq and CF Benchmarks plan to launch Bitcoin Index Options, pending SEC approval.

PushTX.org enables Coldcard users to broadcast Bitcoin transactions via NFC by tapping their device against a smartphone.

SeedSigner stressed the need for users to verify their software in response to the "Dark Skippy" attack concerns.

Semler Scientific invested $5 million to acquire 83 more Bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 1,012 Bitcoin as part of its cash reserve strategy.

Hong Kong’s spot Bitcoin ETFs have reached over HK$2 billion ($272M) in AUM, highlighting growing institutional interest in Asia.

Hong Kong's Spot Bitcoin ETFs gained 274 Bitcoin, worth $15 million, reflecting rising Asian interest in regulated Bitcoin investments.

Ark Labs has secured $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Draper Associates, with contributions from Fulgur Ventures, Axiom Capital, and angel investor Stephen Cole...

TALLINN, August 22, 2024—Ark Labs, a pioneer in innovative digital payments solutions, has today announced the successful completion of a $2.5 million pre-seed funding round led by visionary tech investor Tim Draper and his firm, Draper Associates. With participation from industry leaders Fulgur Ventures, Axiom Capital, and prominent

Trump and the Republicans' pro-Bitcoin stance underscores the Democrats' omission of the issue, putting them at a disadvantage.

In a move that could disappoint Democrats who understand and hold Bitcoin, the Democratic Party released their election platform document at their national convention on August 19th, 2024, with no mention of Bitcoin. This contrasts with the Republican election platform, released on July 9th, 2024, which, although general in nature

As the world navigates through a recession, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. finds himself increasingly on the political fringes. As an outsider, he lacks the mainstream credibility of established candidates, suitable only in stable times. However, with less than three months to the final vote, he could still surprise as the

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law legalizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining in Russia, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.  The legislation defines terms such as digital currency mining, mining pools, and mining infrastructure operators.  Mining activities are now classified as part of financial turnover,

John Ruddick, a Member of the NSW Parliament and representative of the Libertarian Party of Australia, recently announced a significant discussion with JAN3 about Bitcoin policy for Australia.  In his post, Ruddick highlighted the party's pro-Bitcoin stance and detailed the rationale behind their advocacy for this asset. Just

Russian legislators have approved a bill that allows businesses to utilize Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for international trade, according to a Reuters report.  This move is part of Russia's strategy to bypass Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.  The law, which is anticipated to come into effect in

Former President Donald Trump's recent speech at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference on July 27th has stirred a wide range of reactions on the social media platform X.  The speech, which included bold promises such as firing SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, creating a national Bitcoin stockpile, and making the

As the Bitcoin world buzzes with excitement over the ambitious proposals by Senator Cynthia Lummis and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a significant issue looms in the background: the 95,000 Bitcoins owed to Bitfinex.  Both Lummis’s and Kennedy’s plans to integrate Bitcoin into the U.S.

The Bitcoin Policy UK (BPUK) has released open letters to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the City Minister, Tulip Siddiq, outlining the urgent need for a comprehensive Bitcoin policy.  Only the US and China hold more Bitcoin than the UK. Yet we've done nothing to capitalise on this

The price of Bitcoin rose above $63,000 following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Bitcoin increased nearly 10%, climbing from below $58,000 on Friday to over $63,000 by Monday morning. This sharp increase occurred after a gunman opened fire

Former President Donald Trump has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2024, the largest Bitcoin conference globally, scheduled for July 25th to 27th in Nashville, Tennessee. This announcement marks a notable moment for the event, known for significant industry announcements and news. In 2021, El Salvador’s President Nayib

On July 8th, 2024, a committee within the Republican National Committee endorsed a preliminary version of its 2024 party platform, which firmly backs Bitcoin. In the document, page nine clearly declares, "we will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of

On July 8th, the German government continued its transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, moving over $56 million worth in several transactions. Blockchain data shows that government-associated addresses transferred 500 Bitcoin to Bitstamp and Coinbase (250 Bitcoin each) at 14:48 UTC+8, valued at approximately $27.9 million, and an

The German government transferred $175 million worth of Bitcoin to various exchanges, reducing its total to 40,359 Bitcoin. Shortly after, Arkham Intelligence reported via X and its on-chain explorer that the wallet received inflows of 1,915 Bitcoin from Kraken, Bitstamp, and Coinbase. Update: German Government BTC Movements German

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred an additional 1,500 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $95 million, to various Bitcoin and crypto exchanges, including Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken, on July 1st. Since June 19th, the German government has moved Bitcoin worth approximately $220 million to different exchanges, according to