Announcement
Deutsche Bank Plans to Launch a Digital Asset Custody Platform for Institutional Clients
Deutsche Bank Plans to Launch a Digital Asset Custody Platform for Institutional Clients

Deutsche Bank is planning to present its minimum viable product (MVP) for a digital asset custody platform aimed at institutional clients this year, according to a report by the World Economic Forum. The report itself was published in December of 2020, but initially received little attention. Alongside information on Bitcoin,

News  •  Business  •  Feb 12, 2021
Uber Won't Buy Bitcoin, But May Accept It As Payment
Uber Won't Buy Bitcoin, But May Accept It As Payment

Ridesharing market leader Uber may accept cryptocurrency payments, but does not intend to buy bitcoin with corporate money to hold in its treasury like electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during an interview with CNBC on February 11th that the firm "quickly dismissed" the

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Feb 10, 2021
Nigerian Central Bank Issues List of Reasons for Cryptocurrency Ban
Nigerian Central Bank Issues List of Reasons for Cryptocurrency Ban

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week ordered banks to close the accounts of any entity using cryptocurrencies. Now, the institution justifies its actions with a list of reasons. According to a February 8th report by Nigerian news outlet The Nation, the local central bank’s acting director of

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Feb 08, 2021
Death to Identity Taxes
Death to Identity Taxes

Obi Nwosu is the CEO and co-founder of Coinfloor, the UK's longest-running Bitcoin exchange. He has over 20 years’ experience building online marketplaces and bringing virtual currencies to tens of millions of people. Obi writes The Road to Bitcoin Hegemony, a weekly recap of some of the most

Opinion  •  Politics  •  Feb 08, 2021
Tesla Buys $1.5B Worth of Bitcoin
Tesla Buys $1.5B Worth of Bitcoin

The bitcoin price is surging higher today as Tesla, the world-famous electric vehicle manufacturer, has moved $1.5 billion from its cash position to bitcoin. According to SEC filings, the firm is buying bitcoin to provide "more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.” It was

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Feb 07, 2021
Deutsche Bank Plans to Launch a Digital Asset Custody Platform for Institutional Clients
Deutsche Bank Plans to Launch a Digital Asset Custody Platform for Institutional Clients

Deutsche Bank is planning to present its minimum viable product (MVP) for a digital asset custody platform aimed at institutional clients this year, according to a report by the World Economic Forum. The report itself was published in December of 2020, but initially received little attention. Alongside information on Bitcoin,

News  •  Business  •  Feb 12, 2021
Featured Articles 4 Articles
Business View All
Reddit Sells Majority of Bitcoin Holdings
Reddit Sells Majority of Bitcoin Holdings

Reddit sold most of its crypto holdings in Q3, signaling a reduced role in digital assets.

Bitcoin Wallet Makers Launch April 5th “6102 Sale” Honoring Executive Order 6102 and Satoshi’s Birthday
Bitcoin Wallet Makers Launch April 5th “6102 Sale” Honoring Executive Order 6102 and Satoshi’s Birthday

Bitcoin hardware wallet makers are launching a "6102 Sale" on April 5th, 2025, to honor financial sovereignty.

Microsoft Weighs Bitcoin Investment in December Amid Board Opposition
Microsoft Weighs Bitcoin Investment in December Amid Board Opposition

Microsoft’s board opposes a proposal to consider Bitcoin investments, citing volatility and existing treasury practices.

Tesla Confirms No Bitcoin Sales During Q3
Tesla Confirms No Bitcoin Sales During Q3

Tesla confirmed no Bitcoin sales in Q3 2024, retaining its $184 million holdings for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Venmo Users Can Now Purchase Bitcoin Through MoonPay Integration
Venmo Users Can Now Purchase Bitcoin Through MoonPay Integration

Venmo users can now buy Bitcoin via MoonPay integration, except in New York and Texas.

Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42% From 26%
Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42% From 26%

Italy plans to raise the Bitcoin capital gains tax from 26% to 42% in its 2025 budget and eliminate the revenue thresholds for the Digital Services Tax.

Blockstream Raises $210M from Fulgur Ventures to Boost Layer-2 Innovation and Increase Bitcoin Holdings
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 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 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
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
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 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
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.

Swan Bitcoin Sues Former Employees Over Alleged Theft of Mining Business
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
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.

Politics View All
Florida’s CFO Recommends Bitcoin Investment for State Retirement Funds Amid Growing Interest
Florida’s CFO Recommends Bitcoin Investment for State Retirement Funds Amid Growing Interest

Florida’s CFO Jimmy Patronis has proposed adding Bitcoin to state retirement funds for diversification and policy alignment.

Suriname Presidential Candidate Maya Parbhoe Pledges To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender on Day One
Suriname Presidential Candidate Maya Parbhoe Pledges To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender on Day One

Suriname candidate Maya Parbhoe pledges Bitcoin as legal tender to achieve financial independence.

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Approves Bitcoin Bill
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Approves Bitcoin Bill

The Pennsylvania House passed HB-2481, protecting Bitcoin self-custody, tax exemptions, and node operation.

A Review of “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery”
A Review of “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery”

“Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” moves from the search for Satoshi Nakamoto to exploring Bitcoin's resilience and global impact.

Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42% From 26%
Italy Considers Raising Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax to 42% From 26%

Italy plans to raise the Bitcoin capital gains tax from 26% to 42% in its 2025 budget and eliminate the revenue thresholds for the Digital Services Tax.

El Salvador’s President Bukele Discusses Bitcoin and Volcano Bonds With Argentina’s Vice President Villaruel
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.

Louisiana State Government Begins Accepting Bitcoin Payments
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 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.

Bhutan’s $780 Million Bitcoin Fortune From Mining Comes To Light
Bhutan’s $780 Million Bitcoin Fortune From Mining Comes To Light

Bhutan has mined over $780 million in Bitcoin using renewable energy, highlighting its growing role in digital assets.

UK Parliament Proposes Bill To Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property
UK Parliament Proposes Bill To Classify Bitcoin and Crypto as Personal Property

The proposed law seeks to establish clear legal guidelines and safeguard the rights of Bitcoin and digital asset holders.

Trump Outshines Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party on Bitcoin
Trump Outshines Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party on Bitcoin

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

Democratic Party Backs Away From Bitcoin in Election Platform
Democratic Party Backs Away From Bitcoin in Election Platform

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

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Outlines His Bitcoin Strategy for Day One as U.S. President
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Outlines His Bitcoin Strategy for Day One as U.S. President

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

Putin Approves Legislation Legalizing Bitcoin and Crypto Mining in Russia
Putin Approves Legislation Legalizing Bitcoin and Crypto Mining in Russia

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,

Libertarian Party of Australia and JAN3 Discuss Bitcoin Policy Reform
Libertarian Party of Australia and JAN3 Discuss Bitcoin Policy Reform

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

Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.