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Thomas M

Thomas is a journalist at the BTC Times. He enjoys writing about Bitcoin, learning about Bitcoin, and HODLing bitcoin.

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News  |  Economy  |  Bitcoin Aug 19, 2021 El Salvador's Central Bank Publishes Draft Banking Regulations Under the Bitcoin Law
El Salvador's Central Bank Publishes Draft Banking Regulations Under the Bitcoin Law

On September 7th, El Salvador's Ley Bitcoin ("Bitcoin Law") officially goes into effect, enacting the law passed in Congress on June 9th in the Central American country. Leading up to that day, the Salvadoran central bank, Banco Central de Reserva (BCR), this week published draft guidelines

by Thomas M
News  |  Politics  |  Bitcoin Aug 13, 2021 Argentina's President Is Open to Bitcoin — the Central Bank Isn't
Argentina's President Is Open to Bitcoin — the Central Bank Isn't

Argentina's president Alberto Fernandez is open to the idea of the South American country issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or adopting Bitcoin. In an interview with local media outlet Filo News, Fernandez showed himself open towards Bitcoin, although he admitted he wasn't too familiar

by Thomas M
News  |  Business  |  Bitcoin Aug 11, 2021 UK Exchange Coinfloor Removes Fees for Automated Bitcoin Buys
UK Exchange Coinfloor Removes Fees for Automated Bitcoin Buys

Customers of the UK's oldest Bitcoin exchange Coinfloor are now incentivized to stack sats — and to keep at it. The firm is updating its fee structure for automated bitcoin-buying services: those who regularly stack sats using the feature will enjoy a gradual decrease in fees. Every three months,

by Thomas M
News  |  Technology  |  Bitcoin Aug 08, 2021 It's Been Four Years Since SegWit Reached Lock-In Threshold
It's Been Four Years Since SegWit Reached Lock-In Threshold

On August 8th, 2017, one of the most significant protocol upgrades in Bitcoin's history reached lock-in threshold on the network: Segregated Witness, or SegWit for short. The lock-in was remarkable not just for its implications for the future of Bitcoin's functionalities, but also for the historic

by Thomas M
News  |  Politics  |  Bitcoin Aug 06, 2021 White House Supports Warner-Portman Infrastructure Bill Amendment
White House Supports Warner-Portman Infrastructure Bill Amendment

The White House has come out in support of an amendment to the infrastructure bill drafted by U.S. senators Mark R. Warner and Rob Portman — much to the despair of many in the digital asset space. Initial hopes for the $1 trillion bill, which is over 2,000 pages

by Thomas M
News  |  Politics  |  Bitcoin Aug 05, 2021 Uruguayan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Support Cryptocurrency Payments
Uruguayan Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Support Cryptocurrency Payments

A proposed bill presented by Uruguayan lawmaker Juan Sartori seeks to allow for cryptocurrencies to be used for payments in the country. The bill, introduced on Tuesday, seeks to "promote investment and protect investors" by establishing "clear rules for the legal, financial and fiscal security for businesses.

by Thomas M
News  |  Politics  |  Bitcoin Aug 03, 2021 Infrastructure Bill to Exclude Miners and Coders, Says Bill Co-Author
Infrastructure Bill to Exclude Miners and Coders, Says Bill Co-Author

As U.S. lawmakers scramble to amend and finalize the bipartisan infrastructure bill before Senate leaves for its recess, criticism over the rushed process and vague language comes from various camps — including the Bitcoin and digital assets space. Buried somewhere around page 2,434 of over 2,700 of the

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News  |  Business  |  Bitcoin Aug 02, 2021 Marathon Digital Holdings Purchases 30,000 Additional Bitcoin Miners
Marathon Digital Holdings Purchases 30,000 Additional Bitcoin Miners

North American bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings is growing its fleet with 30,000 new miners. The firm announced the purchase on Monday in a press release. The Antminer S19j Pro miners come at a price point of $120.7 million and are expected for delivery between January and

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