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SMS Service Allows Bitcoin Transactions via Text
SMS Service Allows Bitcoin Transactions via Text

Machankura, an SMS-based service named after the South African slang word for money, is bridging the gap between Bitcoin and people without internet access. Kgothatso Ngako, the developer of the app, has stated that thanks to this new technology, people in Africa are able to receive and spend Bitcoin without

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 10, 2022
LVL Banking App’s Quiet Restructuring
LVL Banking App’s Quiet Restructuring

Austin-based LVL allows users to spend their Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies without paying fees. At the end of July, LVL first announced to their customers that the platform will be shutting down current operations due to insufficient funding. Investors had previously promised funding, but withdrew their term sheets. The broader Bitcoin,

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 09, 2022
Cryptocurrency-mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by U.S. Treasury
Cryptocurrency-mixing Service Tornado Cash Blacklisted by U.S. Treasury

On Monday, the Office of Assets Control (OFAC) added cryptocurrency-mixing service, Tornado Cash, to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, effectively banning all Americans from using it. Any American citizen who interacts with the protocol and any of its Ethereum wallet addresses may face criminal penalties.  This move came after

News  •  Technology  •  Aug 09, 2022
UAE’s Biggest Discount Store Day To Day Accepts Bitcoin as Payment
UAE’s Biggest Discount Store Day To Day Accepts Bitcoin as Payment

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues down the path of doing its best to become a Bitcoin haven. The largest discount store in the country has announced that they will accept Bitcoin as payment in both its online and physical stores. The Khaleej Times hailed the move as a “next

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 09, 2022
Lending Platform Hodlnaut Halts Withdrawals
Lending Platform Hodlnaut Halts Withdrawals

Volatility within the markets is still causing strain among cryptocurrency lenders and borrowing platforms like Hodlnaut. The Singapore-based company recently announced that all withdrawals, swaps, and deposits are currently suspended until further notice. Hodlnaut was founded in 2019 and claims to have over $250 million in assets under management along

News  •  Business  •  Aug 08, 2022
SMS Service Allows Bitcoin Transactions via Text
SMS Service Allows Bitcoin Transactions via Text

Machankura, an SMS-based service named after the South African slang word for money, is bridging the gap between Bitcoin and people without internet access. Kgothatso Ngako, the developer of the app, has stated that thanks to this new technology, people in Africa are able to receive and spend Bitcoin without

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 10, 2022
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JPMorgan To Allow Institutional Clients To Use Bitcoin as Loan Collateral
JPMorgan To Allow Institutional Clients To Use Bitcoin as Loan Collateral

JPMorgan will let institutional clients use Bitcoin as loan collateral by late 2025, reflecting growing institutional adoption of digital assets.

Blockstream Capital Partners Acquires Berglinde AG To Expand in Europe
Blockstream Capital Partners Acquires Berglinde AG To Expand in Europe

Blockstream Capital Partners will acquire Swiss Bitcoin lender Berglinde AG to expand its European presence and institutional Bitcoin services.

The Smarter Web Company Adds Ten Bitcoin to Treasury Holdings
The Smarter Web Company Adds Ten Bitcoin to Treasury Holdings

The Smarter Web Company bought ten Bitcoin for £832,584, increasing its holdings to 2,660 under its “10 Year Plan” treasury strategy.

B Hodl Expands to 148 Bitcoin and Launches Lightning Operations
B Hodl Expands to 148 Bitcoin and Launches Lightning Operations

B HODL added six Bitcoin, bringing its total to 148 Bitcoin and launching Lightning operations generating revenue.

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Michael Saylor Warns Against “Big Protocol” in Bitcoin Development
Michael Saylor Warns Against “Big Protocol” in Bitcoin Development

Michael Saylor said on the What Bitcoin Did podcast that Bitcoin’s protocol must stay minimal and stable to avoid inflation and disruption.

Philippines Weighs Bitcoin Reserve Bill Targeting 10,000 Bitcoin
Philippines Weighs Bitcoin Reserve Bill Targeting 10,000 Bitcoin

The Philippines is weighing a bill to create a 10,000 Bitcoin reserve held in a trust for 20 years.

Tether Appoints Former White House Crypto Council Head Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor
Tether Appoints Former White House Crypto Council Head Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor

Tether has named former White House Crypto Council head Bo Hines as Strategic Advisor for its U.S. digital assets strategy.

Petition Gains Momentum To Restore Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano
Petition Gains Momentum To Restore Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano

Over 1,100 people have signed a petition urging Lugano to restore and protect its vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue.

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