Blockstream has rolled out the 'Splicing' feature in its Core Lightning implementation, allowing for liquidity modifications in Lightning channels. This development follows ACINQ's Splicing introduction last month, which saw 'Eclair' users enjoying a 60% drop in Lightning transaction fees. The introduction of Splicing is

ByteFederal Australia, a Bitcoin ATM network enterprise, has officially made its debut in Australia. "The launch of ByteFederal Australia marks an exciting milestone in our mission to democratize access to the digital asset ecosystem," remarked Alek Trpkoski, Managing Director of ByteFederal Australia.  Trpkoski added that they are committed

Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast. It’s Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023. At the time of recording, the Bitcoin block height is 804,556 and the value of one Bitcoin is still one Bitcoin.  Today’s episode is the weekly

Unchained, a leading financial services company focused on Bitcoin, witnessed a 170% rise in Bitcoin-backed loans between the first and second quarters of 2023. Additionally, the company saw an 88% increase in institutional and corporate accounts, a 67% jump in private client sign-ups, and a 260% boom in its inheritance

Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), a prominent Bitcoin miner based on hash rate, has unveiled its latest mining center in northern Sweden.  Currently, the data center boasts a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW) and has been active since June 2023, with plans on expanding in the near future. Strategically positioned adjacent

Nodal Power, a firm that uses methane from landfills to power Bitcoin mining data centers, has recently announced a successful $13 million seed funding round.  This initiative is geared towards dramatically reducing methane emissions from landfills by harnessing their untapped energy potential. A considerable portion of the funds has been

BitGo, a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency custody firm, announced that it has secured $100 million in its Series C funding, bringing its total valuation to $1.75 billion.  These funds will be allocated to increase BitGo's global presence in offering secure, regulated custody, wallet, and infrastructure services, as well

Listen to the audio version of this news roundup wherever you get your podcasts: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/podcast Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast. It’s Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. At the time of recording, the Bitcoin block height is