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Blockstream Raises $125M To Boost Mining Operations
Blockstream Raises $125M To Boost Mining Operations

To expand its institutional Bitcoin mining colocation services, leading Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has announced that it raised $125 million in convertible note and secured loan financing.  The convertible note was led by Kingsway Capital, Fulgur Ventures, and other investors. The sole financial advisor to Blockstream is Cohen & Company

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 24, 2023
Orange Pill for Lunch
Orange Pill for Lunch

I just love the John Wick series of movies. Keanu Reeves plays the character so well. It’s gutsy and gritty. Reeves also stars as Neo in another of my favorites - The Matrix.  And it is here that he cut his teeth on films that are not simply meant

Opinion  •  Jan 23, 2023
Crypto Lender Genesis Files for Bankruptcy
Crypto Lender Genesis Files for Bankruptcy

Genesis Global Capital and Genesis Asia Pacific, two of Genesis’ lending companies, have both filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to their announcement, the firm intends to implement a global resolution in order to maximize value for all clients and stakeholders while strengthening its business for the future. Genesis Global

News  •  Technology  •  Jan 20, 2023
Mississippi and Missouri Introduce Bills for Bitcoin Mining and Node Protection
Mississippi and Missouri Introduce Bills for Bitcoin Mining and Node Protection

Mississippi and Missouri state legislators have submitted bills that aim to formally safeguard the rights of citizens to mine Bitcoin and operate Bitcoin nodes. Senator Josh Harkins (R) and Representative Jody Steverson (R) are leading the campaign in Mississippi while Phil Christofanelli (R) filed the relevant bill in Missouri. The

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 20, 2023
DOJ Seizes Crypto Exchange Bitzlato and Arrests Founder
DOJ Seizes Crypto Exchange Bitzlato and Arrests Founder

The Bitzlato cryptocurrency exchange has been shut down, and the FBI has arrested the exchange’s owner, Anatoly Legkodymov, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).  Representatives from the law enforcement agency disclosed via a live video on January 18th, 2023 that the Hong Kong-based

News  •  Technology  •  Jan 18, 2023
Blockstream Raises $125M To Boost Mining Operations
Blockstream Raises $125M To Boost Mining Operations

To expand its institutional Bitcoin mining colocation services, leading Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has announced that it raised $125 million in convertible note and secured loan financing.  The convertible note was led by Kingsway Capital, Fulgur Ventures, and other investors. The sole financial advisor to Blockstream is Cohen & Company

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Jan 24, 2023
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Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $555.8m Purchase
Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $555.8m Purchase

Strategy bought 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million, boosting its total to 538,200 Bitcoin using proceeds from stock sales.

Blockstream’s Jade Wallet Unaffected by ESP32 Vulnerability
Blockstream’s Jade Wallet Unaffected by ESP32 Vulnerability

Blockstream’s Jade wallet remains secure despite ESP32 vulnerability concerns, with multiple entropy sources protecting private keys.

New Research Unveils DahLIAS Protocol for Bitcoin Cross-Input Signature Aggregation
New Research Unveils DahLIAS Protocol for Bitcoin Cross-Input Signature Aggregation

Ncklr announced DahLIAS, a protocol for faster cross-input signature aggregation on Bitcoin.

Tether To Deploy Hashrate on OCEAN
Tether To Deploy Hashrate on OCEAN

Tether will direct its Bitcoin mining hashrate to OCEAN, supporting decentralized mining through the DATUM protocol in underserved regions.

Lomond School in Scotland To Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Starting Fall 2025
Lomond School in Scotland To Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Starting Fall 2025

Lomond School in Scotland will accept Bitcoin for tuition starting Fall 2025, becoming the first UK school to do so.

Strategy Acquires $285 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty
Strategy Acquires $285 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Uncertainty

Strategy bought 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5M, raising its total to 531,644 Bitcoin amid ongoing market and trade policy uncertainty.

Tether Eyes U.S. Stablecoin and Decentralized AI as It Expands Beyond USDt
Tether Eyes U.S. Stablecoin and Decentralized AI as It Expands Beyond USDt

Tether plans a U.S. stablecoin and AI platform to expand beyond USDt and influence U.S. regulation.

Genius Group Blocked From Increasing Bitcoin Holdings Amid Legal Dispute
Genius Group Blocked From Increasing Bitcoin Holdings Amid Legal Dispute

Genius Group is temporarily barred from buying more Bitcoin due to a U.S. court order tied to a merger dispute with Fatbrain AI.

Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 as Holdings Reach Over $8 Billion
Tether Acquires 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1 as Holdings Reach Over $8 Billion

Tether added 8,888 Bitcoin in Q1, boosting its holdings to over $8 billion under its 15% profit allocation strategy.

Strategy Acquires $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin During Market Decline
Strategy Acquires $1.9 Billion in Bitcoin During Market Decline

Strategy bought 22,048 Bitcoin for $1.92B, raising its holdings to 528,185 BTC ahead of a potential market impact from upcoming U.S. tariff news.

Tether Invests in Be Water To Support Media and Technology Collaboration
Tether Invests in Be Water To Support Media and Technology Collaboration

Tether is investing €10 million for a 30.4% stake in Be Water to support its tech-driven media expansion.

KULR Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Bringing Total Holdings to 668 BTC
KULR Adds $5 Million in Bitcoin Bringing Total Holdings to 668 BTC

KULR Technology Group added $5 million in Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 668 BTC under its treasury strategy.

Strategy Surpasses 500,000 Bitcoin With Latest Acquisition
Strategy Surpasses 500,000 Bitcoin With Latest Acquisition

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 506,137 Bitcoin after acquiring 6,911 Bitcoin for $584 million.

Blockstream Relaunches Explorer API With Self-Service Dashboard for Scalable Blockchain Access
Blockstream Relaunches Explorer API With Self-Service Dashboard for Scalable Blockchain Access

Blockstream relaunches Explorer API with a self-service dashboard and 500K free monthly requests for Bitcoin and Liquid data.

Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan
Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan

Tether ranks seventh in U.S. Treasury holdings with $33.1 billion, surpassing major economies as stablecoin regulations progress.

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New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services
New York Weighs Bill To Permit Bitcoin Payments for Public Services

New York's Assembly Bill A7788 would allow state agencies to accept Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for payments.

Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected
Markets React Sharply After Tariff Pause Rumor Rejected

Markets and Bitcoin reversed April 7th gains on false tariff rumors and rising U.S.-China tensions, as whales kept accumulating.

Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan
Tether’s U.S. Treasury Holdings Rank Seventh Globally Surpassing Canada and Taiwan

Tether ranks seventh in U.S. Treasury holdings with $33.1 billion, surpassing major economies as stablecoin regulations progress.

Bitcoin Closes at $84,000 on March 14th Aligning With Josh Mandell’s Prediction
Bitcoin Closes at $84,000 on March 14th Aligning With Josh Mandell’s Prediction

Josh Mandell's accurate Bitcoin prediction highlights the growing influence of independent analysts, echoing Samson Mow’s forecasts.

Tether CEO Highlights Stablecoin Bill’s Potential Impact and USDt’s Global Role
Tether CEO Highlights Stablecoin Bill’s Potential Impact and USDt’s Global Role

Tether's CEO highlighted the stablecoin bill's impact, USDt's global reach, and major U.S. Treasury investments.

Samson Mow Explains Bitcoin’s Price Drop After SBR Announcement
Samson Mow Explains Bitcoin’s Price Drop After SBR Announcement

Samson Mow attributed Bitcoin's price drop after the SBR announcement to short-term market reactions, emphasizing that adoption takes time.

Samson Mow Calls for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve To Be Named ‘Fort Nakamoto’
Samson Mow Calls for U.S. Bitcoin Reserve To Be Named ‘Fort Nakamoto’

After President Trump established the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Samson Mow proposed naming it "Fort Nakamoto," gaining widespread support.

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Trump created a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile, funded by forfeitures and allowing budget-neutral Bitcoin acquisitions.

IMF Agreement Limits El Salvador’s Bitcoin Activities
IMF Agreement Limits El Salvador’s Bitcoin Activities

The IMF’s $1.4 billion deal restricts El Salvador’s public sector from Bitcoin activities, but Bukele keeps buying.

Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Crypto Reserve Raises Questions
Trump’s Proposal for a U.S. Crypto Reserve Raises Questions

Trump’s proposed U.S. Crypto Reserve faces debate over feasibility and altcoin inclusion.

White House To Host First Bitcoin and Crypto Summit on March 7th
White House To Host First Bitcoin and Crypto Summit on March 7th

The White House's first Crypto Summit on March 7 will focus on Bitcoin regulation, stablecoins, and digital asset policy.

Montana Becomes the Fourth U.S. State to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Bill to House
Montana Becomes the Fourth U.S. State to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Bill to House

Montana's House committee approved a bill to include Bitcoin in state reserves, advancing it to the House.

How El Salvador’s IMF Deal Is Affecting Bitcoin’s Status
How El Salvador’s IMF Deal Is Affecting Bitcoin’s Status

El Salvador amended its Bitcoin law under an IMF deal, limiting its official use and raising uncertainty over future government Bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin Reserve Bills Gain Momentum Across U.S. States
Bitcoin Reserve Bills Gain Momentum Across U.S. States

Several U.S. states proposed Bitcoin reserve funds this week, highlighting growing interest amid regulatory and financial debates.

U.S. Hosts First Official Press Conference on Bitcoin and Digital Assets
U.S. Hosts First Official Press Conference on Bitcoin and Digital Assets

The U.S. hosted its first Bitcoin press conference, focusing on regulation, competitiveness, and a potential Bitcoin reserve.

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