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

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 raised $210 million from Fulgur Ventures to expand Bitcoin infrastructure, layer-2 technologies, and tokenization efforts.

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, a new smart contracting language, is now live on the Liquid testnet with developer tools and the Simfony companion language.

Stability and Freedom in Chaos explores how Tether (USD₮) offers financial stability in inflation-hit countries like Argentina, Turkey, and Brazil.

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, serving 350+ million users with USD₮ and nearly $120 billion in market cap.

An upcoming HBO documentary reignites speculation about the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.

Swan Bitcoin is suing former employees for allegedly stealing proprietary information to launch a competing mining company with Tether's support.

The Boltz BTCPay Plugin lets BTCPay Server merchants accept non-custodial Lightning payments and transfer funds to the Liquid Network.

PayPal now allows U.S. business accounts to buy, hold, sell, and transfer Bitcoin, expanding its crypto options for merchants.

Brink's 2023 report announced over $1 million in donations supporting Bitcoin protocol improvements.

The SEC approved options trading for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a key milestone for Bitcoin in traditional finance.

Forbes removed Susie Violet Ward's article criticizing the BBC's exaggerated Bitcoin water usage claims, raising concerns about bias and transparency.

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 and Argentina’s Vice President Villaruel discussed Bitcoin and volcano bonds.

Louisiana now accepts Bitcoin for government payments, giving residents more transaction options.

Donald Trump, former U.S. president and Republican nominee, is the first U.S. president to publicly transact with Bitcoin.

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

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

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