Tether Operations Limited (Tether), the technology company supporting the blockchain-enabled platform that powers the largest stablecoin by market capitalisation (USD₮) and the Swiss city of Lugano announced today the speaker lineup for the first-ever Plan ₿ Forum, a conference addressing Bitcoin and its potential for global financial disruption. Slated to take

The Wall Street Journal released a report on Monday (June 27th, 2022) stating that hedge funds are ramping up efforts to short Tether (USDT), the stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. Subsequently, Tether Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Paolo Ardoino, voiced his thoughts on Twitter in a 12-part thread. He

Tether Operations Limited, the company that powers the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has announced that it will be launching Tether tokens (“GBPT”) pegged to the British Pound Sterling in early July of 2022.  GBPT will be the fourth fiat-currency pegged stablecoin that Tether is offering. Currently, Tether has the

The report from the Bitcoin Delegation in the Central African Republic (CAR) highlighted the country’s current access to electricity, internet, and digital money as key features for successful Bitcoin adoption.  Limitations The report states that the lack of energy in many of the country’s villages must be addressed

Farfetch Ltd (NYSE : FTCH), a digital platform for luxury fashion featuring brands like Balenciaga, Burberry, Gucci, and more, will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for payment. The company will have a pilot program that will begin with luxury European stores in Paris, London, and Milan. All U.S., U.

Jay-Z has teamed up with former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to debut The Bitcoin Academy in the rapper's home of Brooklyn, New York. “[Jay-Z] and I are funding The Bitcoin Academy, a program for residents of Marcy Houses in Brooklyn New York where Jay grew up,” Dorsey Tweeted.

Octagon Networks has converted its liquid assets and entire balance sheet into Bitcoin, making it the first cybersecurity company to hold Bitcoin. Octagon Networks made the announcement on June 5, 2022 with a statement on its blog. The company also announced that it would start accepting Bitcoin payments for all

Bitzero Blockchain Inc. is a 100% renewable energy Bitcoin mining company looking to make North Dakota their central headquarters for its North American operations. The company plans to invest $400-500 million in developing their data center along with expanding their Bitcoin mining operations. Bitzero plans to partner with the MHA