Vancouver is exploring using Bitcoin in its financial reserves to protect against economic instability and inflation. The city aims to position itself as a hub for digital asset businesses and attract tech talent.
WeatherlyBrazil is considering a law to create a Bitcoin reserve, RESBit, as part of its economic strategy to strengthen stability and support its digital currency, Drex. Inspired by El Salvador's Bitcoin use, the reserve would diversify assets and be managed with blockchain for transparency.
WeatherlyAlan Joseph, a 36-year-old from Lancaster, Massachusetts, was convicted on 22 November 2024 for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business and laundering money through Bitcoin for criminals involved in trafficking counterfeit goods. He faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine, with sentencing set for February 2025.
AnaisRumble is investing up to $20 million in Bitcoin as part of its strategy to diversify its treasury and strengthen ties with the crypto community. This move follows the example of companies like MicroStrategy, which has invested billions in Bitcoin.
JoyBitcoin is nearing the $100,000 mark, driven by growing optimism around Trump’s crypto-friendly policies and rising institutional interest. The crypto market is surging, with altcoins also gaining strength, signaling a bullish trend across the sector.
AnaisSouth Africa's Schindlers Digital Assets has created a legal process allowing cryptocurrency holders to buy property, making it easier to use digital assets for real estate transactions. The first event will be a property auction on 21 November 2024, marking a key step in integrating crypto with the real estate market.
AnaisMichael Saylor plans to present a Bitcoin investment strategy to Microsoft’s board ahead of a key vote on 10 December. The proposal, backed by shareholder activism, suggests Microsoft consider Bitcoin as a potential investment, citing MicroStrategy's success with the asset.
AnaisA Brazilian pianist lost access to his Bitcoin wallet worth over 2 million reais after misplacing his recovery phrase. Despite efforts to recover it, he faces the harsh reality that without the backup phrase and PIN, the funds are likely gone for good.
JoyNFT sales surged to $181 million in the week ending 17 November 2024, driven by the broader cryptocurrency market rally, particularly Bitcoin's rise. Ethereum and Bitcoin led the market, while other blockchains like Solana also contributed to the rebound.
AnaisSince Trump's election, Bitcoin has seen a surge of 230,000 new funded wallets, signalling strong retail interest driven by FOMO. This influx of new investors is contributing to Bitcoin's price stability and pushing its dominance in the crypto market above 50%.
WeatherlyBTC, Bitcoin continues to fall, will it continue to decline? Golden Finance, will bulls come to the rescue, or will it continue to decline?
JinseFinanceIn the past 16 years, Bitcoin has gone from being believed by no one to slowly being accepted by the public, from being worthless to hitting record highs, which very typically reflects the tortuous and upward development path of a new thing.
JinseFinanceFormer US President Donald Trump is warming up to Bitcoin as it surges to new all-time highs.
JinseFinanceTherefore, no matter what choice investors make at this stage, they cannot have the best of both worlds and must face the possible consequences.
JinseFinanceDiscussions about Bitcoin governance often focus on who is the ultimate decision-maker, with recurring candidates including miners, nodes, and investors. The purposes and mechanisms of governance are often only hinted at or even disconnected from reality.
JinseFinanceThe National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador (ONBTC) issued a statement stating that the Bitcoin bond "Volcano Bond" has been approved by the El Salvador Digital Assets Commission and is expected to be issued in the first quarter of 2024.
JinseFinanceIt would be a misunderstanding of Bitcoin’s history to think that it was the idealism of cypherpunkism that spawned the Bitcoin movement.
JinseFinanceMatthew Hyland says volatility is now almost a given, whether the price of Bitcoin rises or falls, as observed by Bitcoin Price Tool Signals.
JinseFinanceDante Cook, Head of Business at Swan Bitcoin, reveals why American athletes and NFL players are attracted to Bitcoin’s value proposition.
JinseFinanceA Bitcoin hostel under construction in Portugal reflects a growing trend of business built with more than just a digital currency in mind.
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