The extent to which governments and central banks can effectively hinder the widespread adoption of Bitcoin is a topic of intense debate in our community.  While we acknowledge that there is no way to prevent this technology from realizing its full potential and fundamentally reshaping the world, the extent to

Listen to this episode on Fountain or watch on YouTube / Rumble. Bitcoin News Roundup for September 29th, 2023: the biggest Bitcoin and Bitcoin-adjacent stories of the week.  ***** Greetings and salutations my fellow plebs. My name is Walker and this is THE Bitcoin Podcast.  It’s Friday, September 29th, 2023. The

In a recent turn of events, Orange Pill App Inc., a company dedicated to fostering communities of Bitcoin enthusiasts, has found itself embroiled in a trademark dispute with the multinational telecommunications giant, Orange Group.  https://twitter.com/orangepillapp/status/1706341025466470520 The dispute centers around the use of the word "

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) unveiled its latest philanthropic endeavors through the Bitcoin Development Fund. HRF has awarded 15 grants in this round, with a focus on global education, Bitcoin Core development, DLCs related to the Lightning Network, ecash technology, and providing financial assistance to developers from oppressive regimes, particularly

AnchorWatch, a leading insurance provider specializing in securing Bitcoin for businesses, has announced the successful completion of a $3 million funding round.  The round was spearheaded by Ten31 and saw notable contributions from Axiom BTC, Bitcoin Magazine Fund, Timechain, Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, and various other investors.  This infusion of capital

In a demonstration of MicroStrategy's unwavering dedication to Bitcoin, the software company has added an additional 5,445 BTC into its corporate treasury. This latest procurement, executed on September 24th, 2023, comes at an average price of around $27,053 per Bitcoin, resulting in a total investment of

A journey is made of places, of course, but it is also made of people, faces, smiles, personal stories, and tales. The Bitcoin Explorers' adventure in Turkey continues, and we left Istanbul to head south along the Mediterranean coast. Our destination is Izmir, ancient Smyrna, the third most populous

The notorious 2014 security breach at Mt. Gox led to a loss of 850,000 Bitcoin from investors' accounts, setting its users on a decade-long quest for financial restitution. For years, Mt. Gox has consistently delayed its intentions to repay the funds which users have been unable to access