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The Risk To Lightning That No One Is Talking About
The Risk To Lightning That No One Is Talking About
News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022 by Dave Stein

I’m old enough to remember when the Lightning Network was supposed to solve Bitcoin’s transaction limitations. Instead of being slow and traceable, Lightning payments would be quick and private. Nocoiners would finally be forced to eat their FUD. It’s been five years since its initial launch, but

Florida to Receive Tax Payments in Crypto
Florida to Receive Tax Payments in Crypto
News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022 by Brandon Keys

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state is working on a plan to allow businesses to pay corporate taxes in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Florida and DeSantis have gained a reputation for embracing the adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain technology and have welcomed innovation. DeSantis along with the city of

Russia Looks To Trade Oil And Gas For Bitcoin
Russia Looks To Trade Oil And Gas For Bitcoin

Head of the State Duma Committee on Energy Pavel Zavalny said in a press conference on March 24th, 2022 that the country is open to accepting Bitcoin in exchange for oil and gas. He goes on to explain that because of sanctions imposed by the E.U. and U.S.

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022
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Russia Looks To Trade Oil And Gas For Bitcoin
Russia Looks To Trade Oil And Gas For Bitcoin

Head of the State Duma Committee on Energy Pavel Zavalny said in a press conference on March 24th, 2022 that the country is open to accepting Bitcoin in exchange for oil and gas. He goes on to explain that because of sanctions imposed by the E.U. and U.S.

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022
The Risk To Lightning That No One Is Talking About
The Risk To Lightning That No One Is Talking About

I’m old enough to remember when the Lightning Network was supposed to solve Bitcoin’s transaction limitations. Instead of being slow and traceable, Lightning payments would be quick and private. Nocoiners would finally be forced to eat their FUD. It’s been five years since its initial launch, but

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022
Florida to Receive Tax Payments in Crypto
Florida to Receive Tax Payments in Crypto

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state is working on a plan to allow businesses to pay corporate taxes in Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Florida and DeSantis have gained a reputation for embracing the adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain technology and have welcomed innovation. DeSantis along with the city of

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 24, 2022
Support for Bitcoin Mining Ban Grows in New York
Support for Bitcoin Mining Ban Grows in New York

On March 22nd, 2022 the Environmental Conservation Committee of the New York State Assembly voted to pass bill A7389C. This would enforce a 2 year period where no Bitcoin or cryptocurrency mining may be conducted in the state by electric generating facilities (power plants).  The provided reasons for the ban

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 23, 2022
President Bukele Smites BTC FUD and Postpones Volcano Bonds
President Bukele Smites BTC FUD and Postpones Volcano Bonds

El Salvador has postponed the issuance of the world's first Bitcoin backed bond because the government decided to wait for favorable conditions in the market, as originally clarified by Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya on Tuesday. The Central American government had originally scheduled the launch of the $1 billion

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 23, 2022
Thailand's Cryptocurrency Rollercoaster Continues
Thailand's Cryptocurrency Rollercoaster Continues

The new laws ban crypto as a payment method in Thailand. However, the ban doesn’t apply to crypto used for investing; on the contrary, investing with crypto allows access to relaxed tax rules, including an exemption from a 7% value-added tax. In a statement, Thailand’s Security and Exchange

News  •  Politics  •  Mar 23, 2022
Bitcoin Lightning Network Surges Upwards
Bitcoin Lightning Network Surges Upwards

The Lightning Network is a layer 2 solution which provides instant peer-to-peer payments for almost no cost on top of the Bitcoin network. When comparing the Bitcoin network to the current banking network, one may think of Bitcoin as SWIFT or Western Union while Lightning is more akin to Visa

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Mar 22, 2022
Australian Crypto Reform Finds "Fresh Urgency" Amidst Russia's Invasion in Ukraine
Australian Crypto Reform Finds "Fresh Urgency" Amidst Russia's Invasion in Ukraine

Senator Andrew Bragg will be working closely with the Treasurer to implement changes around cryptocurrency and digital assets. Bragg, who chaired the Senate Select Committee on Australia as a Technology and Finance Center, addressed Blockchain Week 2022, quoting the Treasurer in calling these changes “the most significant reforms to [Australia’

News  •  Politics  •  Mar 22, 2022
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