Blockstream opens an R&D hub in Lugano, Switzerland, to support Bitcoin innovation on Liquid and Lightning networks.
Bitcoin hit a record high above $75,000 after Trump’s return to politics and his pro-Bitcoin promises boosted market optimism.
Blockstream’s Lugano hub advances Liquid and Lightning development with sponsorships and support for blockchain finance projects.
Semler Scientific increased its Bitcoin holdings to 1,058 Bitcoin, now valued at $72 million, making it the 17th-largest public Bitcoin holder.
Deutsche Telekom and Bankhaus Metzler are mining Bitcoin in Germany using surplus renewable energy to stabilize the grid.
Bitcoiners are entering U.S. presidential politics for the first time, with Trump’s support making Bitcoin a 2024 election issue.
MicroStrategy plans to raise $42 billion over three years to expand its Bitcoin holdings, aiming to acquire 2.7% of the total supply.
Reddit sold most of its crypto holdings in Q3, signaling a reduced role in digital assets.
