Bitcoin

MicroStrategy Announces $700 Million Offering to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy announces a $700 million private offering to redeem senior secured notes and acquire additional Bitcoin.

Sep 16, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Elizabeth Warren Pressures Fed for 0.75% Rate Cut

Senator Elizabeth Warren and two other Democratic senators are urging the Federal Reserve to implement a 0.75% interest rate cut.

Sep 16, 2024

by Staff

Lightning

Kraken Germany Halts Lightning Network Support Amid Confusion Over Regulatory Changes

Kraken Germany has stopped support for the Lightning Network due to alleged new regulations, though the German banking authority BaFin claims no knowledge of these changes, leaving users in uncertainty.

Sep 13, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

MicroStrategy Acquires Additional $1.11 Billion in Bitcoin

MicroStrategy has purchased 18,300 Bitcoin for $1.11 billion, raising its total holdings to 244,800 BTC.

Sep 13, 2024

by Staff

Economics

U.S. Budget Deficit Hits $1.9 Trillion as Interest Payments Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time

The U.S. budget deficit has surged to $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2024, driven by rising interest costs and a $319 billion reversal from the student loan forgiveness plan.

Sep 12, 2024

by Staff

Regulation

New Bill Proposes Joint SEC-CFTC Committee to Shape US Digital Assets Regulation

A new bill introduced by Rep. John Rose seeks to establish a joint SEC-CFTC committee to shape U.S. digital asset regulations.

Sep 12, 2024

by Staff

Marty's Ƀent

Bitcoin Mining Mayhem

Hashing ain't easy.

Sep 11, 2024

by Marty Bent

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Record 92 Trillion Amid Growing Competition

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a record 92.67 trillion on September 11, reflecting increased competition and strengthening the network’s security, while posing challenges for miners' profitability.

Sep 11, 2024

by Staff

Regulation

UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin as Personal Property

The UK Parliament introduced a bill to legally recognize Bitcoin as personal property, offering stronger legal protections and resolving complex disputes involving digital holdings.

Sep 11, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

Metaplanet Buys Additional ¥300 Million Worth of Bitcoin

Metaplanet has purchased ¥300 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 398.8 BTC as part of the company's ongoing strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial operations.

Sep 10, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin Mining

Compass Mining Reaches 5 EH/s Milestone After Energizing 3,000 Bitcoin Miners in Iowa

Compass Mining has energized 3,000 Bitcoin miners in Iowa, boosting its total managed hashrate to 5 EH/s as part of broader U.S. expansion efforts across multiple states.

Sep 9, 2024

by Staff

ETF

Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Partners with Hoseki to Implement Daily Proof-of-Reserves

Monochrome Bitcoin ETF partners with Hoseki to become the first Australian Bitcoin ETF offering daily proof-of-reserves.

Sep 9, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

TFTC - Preparing For The Next Bull Run | Will Reeves

Fold CEO Will Reeves shares insights on leveraging bear markets for future growth, Bitcoin's massive potential, and the company's shift toward rewarding users with Bitcoin through innovative products like the Bitcoin rewards debit card.

Sep 6, 2024

by Staff

Marty's Ƀent

A Roadmap for Running a Bitcoin Company

Building bitcoin companies isn't easy.

Sep 6, 2024

by Marty Bent