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Sony Announces Launch of New Bitcoin Exchange
Sony Announces Launch of New Bitcoin Exchange

Sony Group is set to introduce a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Japan after acquiring Amber Japan, a local subsidiary of Amber Group. The revamped exchange will be named S.BLOX. In 2023, Sony acquired Amber Japan through its subsidiary, Quetta Web. Previously, Amber Japan was known as DeCurret until

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jul 01, 2024
Anonymous Donor Pays $500,000 in Bitcoin to Julian Assange
Anonymous Donor Pays $500,000 in Bitcoin to Julian Assange

An anonymous Bitcoin donor has contributed over $500,000 in Bitcoin to cover the expenses for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's return to Australia. Assange has been released after pleading guilty in a U.S. court as part of a deal ending his 14-year legal battle. Julien Assange received

Bitcoin  •  News  •  Jun 26, 2024
Congressman Matt Gaetz Proposes Legislation for Federal Income Tax Payments in Bitcoin
Congressman Matt Gaetz Proposes Legislation for Federal Income Tax Payments in Bitcoin

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has proposed a new bill to allow federal income tax payments in Bitcoin, as first reported by the Daily Wire. This legislation seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, directing the Treasury Secretary to devise a plan for accepting Bitcoin as payment. BREAKING: Today,

Bitcoin  •  Economy  •  Jun 25, 2024
German Government Transfers Millions of Dollars Worth of Bitcoin to Exchanges
German Government Transfers Millions of Dollars Worth of Bitcoin to Exchanges

The transfers originated from a wallet linked to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). In 2013, the BKA confiscated nearly 50,000 Bitcoin from a film piracy site. On June 25th, the BKA wallet transferred $24 million worth of Bitcoin across two transactions to Kraken and Coinbase. Additionally, $30

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 25, 2024
Mt. Gox To Begin Bitcoin Repayments Starting in July
Mt. Gox To Begin Bitcoin Repayments Starting in July

The now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has announced it will commence the distribution of assets stolen from clients during a 2014 hack starting in July, following years of delayed deadlines. In a statement posted on the Mt. Gox website today, trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi said, "the Rehabilitation Trustee has been

Bitcoin  •  Markets  •  Jun 24, 2024
Sony Announces Launch of New Bitcoin Exchange
Sony Announces Launch of New Bitcoin Exchange

Sony Group is set to introduce a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Japan after acquiring Amber Japan, a local subsidiary of Amber Group. The revamped exchange will be named S.BLOX. In 2023, Sony acquired Amber Japan through its subsidiary, Quetta Web. Previously, Amber Japan was known as DeCurret until

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jul 01, 2024
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Capital B Acquires 12 Bitcoin for €0.8 Million While Increasing Holdings to 2,937
Capital B Acquires 12 Bitcoin for €0.8 Million While Increasing Holdings to 2,937

Capital B bought 12 Bitcoin for €0.8M, raising holdings to 2,937 Bitcoin and reporting a 1.57% YTD BTC yield.

Strategy Holds 815,061 Bitcoin and Surpasses BlackRock’s Holdings
Strategy Holds 815,061 Bitcoin and Surpasses BlackRock’s Holdings

Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion, raising holdings to 815,061 Bitcoin and surpassing BlackRock as the largest holder.

Viral Payment Exploit Renews Focus on Bitcoin as Alternative to Contactless System Risks
Viral Payment Exploit Renews Focus on Bitcoin as Alternative to Contactless System Risks

A viral clip on X shows a locked iPhone charged without consent, renewing focus on Bitcoin as a more secure alternative.

Tether Introduces Self-Custodial Wallet To Expand Direct Access to Digital Assets
Tether Introduces Self-Custodial Wallet To Expand Direct Access to Digital Assets

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial app for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and gold with gasless transfers and full user control.

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Iran Weighs Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit During Ceasefire
Iran Weighs Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit During Ceasefire

Iran is considering Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit during a ceasefire, aiming to bypass sanctions and maintain control.

SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining

SEC says Bitcoin mining does not meet the definition of a security and classifies Bitcoin as a digital commodity.

Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets
Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets

Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves to Bitcoin and digital asset–related investments.

Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims
Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims

Bitcoiners say quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat and that the network has time to prepare for potential long-term risks.

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