Block, previously known as Square, is shifting focus towards supporting bitcoin miners and enhancing their self-custody crypto wallet, Bitkey. This new strategy involves decreasing their involvement in other projects, such
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Detroit will accept cryptocurrency payments for city taxes and fees via PayPal from mid-2025, becoming the largest US city to do so. The city is also inviting innovative blockchain ideas
Coinbase has introduced cbBTC, linking Bitcoin to the Solana blockchain, in hopes of stimulating DeFi activity on Solana. This development is significant as it fills the gap left by the
Leading Bitcoin developers claim a novel breakthrough in Bitcoin with the addition of “covenants”, a coding function that can enhance wallet and vault features without changing Bitcoin’s base code. Discussed
The U.S Federal Reserve has reduced its benchmark fed funds rate from 25 basis points to 4.5%-4.75% in line with other central banks worldwide. Labor market conditions and inflation rates
Bitcoin has reached a new high of $76,600, influenced by Donald Trump’s election win and expectations of a cut in the federal interest rate. In the last 24 hours, ether
Incoming US President Donald Trump may replace Gary Gensler as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following his inauguration on 20 January. The expectation is based on
Crypto betting service Polymarket is under investigation by French regulator Autorite Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) after a French citizen bagged $50 million by betting on Trump winning the U.S. election.
Galaxy Digital is considering repurposing its mining power for high-performance computing (HPC) due to lessened profitability and increased competition following the Bitcoin halving event. The shift may benefit both miners
The UK Law Commission’s digital asset property bill received approval from the House of Lords, aimed at clarifying cryptocurrency-related legal disputes. Introduced in September, the bill adds a property category,