You can listen to the audio version of this recap 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 9th, 2023. At the time of recording, the Bitcoin block height

In the second quarter of 2023, Tether, the company behind the world's most widely used stablecoin USDT, purchased 1,529 Bitcoin. Tether's CTO, Paolo Ardoino, confirmed the acquisition of BTC, stating that the company spent approximately $45.4 million to add the additional Bitcoin to its

Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), a leading global Bitcoin mining company, has unveiled the launch of three new data centers in the Western region of South Carolina.  This growth is a strategic move to fortify the company's presence within the United States. As of now, GDA is responsible for

Sazmining, a Bitcoin mining service provider that exclusively uses renewable energy, is expanding its footprint to South America by establishing a new operation in Paraguay.  This facility is scheduled to begin operations on September 15th, leveraging the country's low electricity costs to offer hosting services at a highly

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has unveiled a set of bounty challenges worth 20 BTC. This initiative is geared towards supporting open-source Bitcoin developers who are creating tools and services to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities.  These specific challenge areas, inspired by the HRF's global work with activists

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a contender for the U.S. Presidency was recently confirmed as a guest speaker at the eagerly awaited Mining Disrupt 2023 event. This high-profile gathering for the Bitcoin mining community will occur at the Miami Airport Convention Center from July 25th to 27th, making waves in

Bitfarms (BITF), a Bitcoin mining company, has successfully secured two power purchase agreements in Paraguay, allowing it to add up to 150 megawatts (MW) of hydropower capacity.  The firm announced on Wednesday that one agreement, for up to 50 MW, is located in Villarrica, near Bitfarms' existing operations. The

Binance, one of the largest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has recently integrated the Lightning Network for faster and more streamlined Bitcoin transactions.  As of today, the platform allows its users to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin via the Lightning Network. https://twitter.com/binance/status/1680777249090576385 Through the