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Deniz Saat

Deniz Saat is an IT services specialist, technical writer and editor for BTC Times. His mission is to onboard as many people as possible into Bitcoin.

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Genesis and Digital Currency Group Reach Initial Agreement With Creditors
Genesis and Digital Currency Group Reach Initial Agreement With Creditors

According to remarks made by Sean O’Neal of Cleary Gottlieb, who is representing Genesis, a division of Digital Currency Group (DCG), a restructuring agreement has been reached with creditors. The sale of Genesis Global Trading would be one part of this plan to maximize recovery. The agreement will also

News  •  Business  •  Feb 07, 2023
First FDIC-insured Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Traditional Banking Services
First FDIC-insured Bank to Offer Bitcoin and Traditional Banking Services

The purchase of Burling Bank, an FDIC-insured Illinois state chartered bank, has been announced by LevelField Financial, a U.S. financial firm that provides digital asset services. According to the press release, LevelField will become the first finance entity that manages Bitcoin while being FDIC-insured and fully compliant. The bank

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Feb 03, 2023
Decentralized Twitter Alternative Goes Live on Apple’s App Store
Decentralized Twitter Alternative Goes Live on Apple’s App Store

Nostr, a decentralized social networking protocol, is currently available on the Apple App Store via Damus. Nostr saw a surge in popularity after former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey developed an interest in the technology. He later donated 14 BTC to its creator. Due to the enthusiasm, Damus became the most

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Feb 01, 2023
ZEBEDEE and Stattrak Offer Bitcoin Rewards With New Esports Fantasy Product
ZEBEDEE and Stattrak Offer Bitcoin Rewards With New Esports Fantasy Product

The play-and-earn fantasy esports platform Stattrak and top fintech payment processor ZEBEDEE have jointly announced the release of a new product geared for esports fans worldwide.  In well-known titles like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and Dota 2, the product allows users to create their

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 31, 2023
Biden Administration Publishes Cryptocurrency Roadmap To Mitigate Risk
Biden Administration Publishes Cryptocurrency Roadmap To Mitigate Risk

In an official blog post, the Biden Administration outlines its plan for reducing the risks associated with cryptocurrencies. The roadmap begins by describing the implosion of LUNA and Terra in 2022 along with the industry’s ensuing disastrous contagion that resulted in numerous bankruptcies. The post states that “many everyday

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 27, 2023
Strike and Credit Card Processor Clover Bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to Merchants
Strike and Credit Card Processor Clover Bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to Merchants

CEO of Strike Jack Mallers announced on Twitter that Strike is now an integrated partner with Clover’s parent company, the payments giant Fiserv. A pilot integration launched by Strike with Clover has since been established, enabling businesses to accept Bitcoin over the Lightning Network. https://twitter.com/jackmallers/status/

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 26, 2023
Senator Introduces Bill To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in Arizona
Senator Introduces Bill To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in Arizona

Arizona state senator Wendy Rogers (R) has introduced a set of bills that will make Bitcoin legal tender in the state and permit state agencies to accept it. By becoming a recognized legal tender in Arizona, Bitcoin will be able to be used for settling debts, taxes, and other financial

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 25, 2023
El Salvador Paid off Bond Maturing in 2023 Despite Media Doubts
El Salvador Paid off Bond Maturing in 2023 Despite Media Doubts

On January 24th, 2023 El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, announced that the country was able to pay off an $800 million bond despite numerous media outlets claiming that it would not be able to make payments because of its “Bitcoin bet.” The payment, which followed a prior transaction, included

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 24, 2023
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