A recent post by @Mitesh_Patel has started a big discussion on X about the pros and cons of holding your own Bitcoin versus putting your money into a spot Bitcoin ETF. The post includes a detailed spreadsheet that compares these two methods over 30 and 40 years, providing useful

In honor of Bitcoin Whitepaper Day, this article is dedicated to the numerological “easter eggs” that Satoshi Nakamoto mysteriously put within Bitcoin’s design and launch. PLEASE NOTE: I am not a hippie. I acknowledge that the title of this article, “Bitcoin Numerology,” could seem annoyingly esoteric. Nowhere in this

Bitcoin recently achieved new all-time highs when compared to several fiat currencies facing inflationary pressures. From October 23rd to 24th, the price of one Bitcoin increased in comparison to the Argentine peso, Nigerian naira, Turkish lira, Laotian kip, and the Egyptian pound.  This increase can be attributed to the ongoing

Relai, a European non-custodial Bitcoin wallet that offers broker services, has introduced Lightning functionality, which was announced at the Plan B conference in Lugano. Initially, Lightning support will be available through an invite-only beta program and later expanded to the public by the end of Q4 2023. In early 2024,

MicroBT, a Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer, recently unveiled its latest mining rigs, the WhatsMiner M60 series, at the Blockchain Life 2023 event in Dubai. These rigs are offered in hydro, immersion, and air-cooling models. Dr. Zuoxing Yang, the Founder and CEO of MicroBT, emphasized the company's commitment to

Onramp, a firm specializing in Bitcoin asset management, has introduced a multisig custody platform. Storing Bitcoin has been a complex issue for both institutions and individual holders. Some prefer self-custody for control, while others are concerned about its technical intricacies and security risks while centralized custodial options have their own

The Lightning payments application, Strike, has launched a feature allowing users to make everyday purchases using their Bitcoin. This development follows Strike's strategic partnership with Bitrefill, aimed at enhancing the practicality of its services. This integration also allows users the ability to purchase gift cards with Bitcoin. As

Listen to this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast on Fountain or watch on YouTube, X/Twitter, or Rumble.  ***** Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast.  It’s Wednesday, October 18th, 2023. The Bitcoin block height is 812,800 and the value