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My Top 3 Takeaways From Fidelity And Voltage’s Recent Lightning Report

Bitcoin Magazine My Top 3 Takeaways From Fidelity And Voltage’s Recent Lightning Report Nostr users have been zapping up a storm while ARK shows that the Lightning Network’s capabilities can be expanded upon. This post My Top 3 Takeaways From Fidelity And Voltage’s Recent Lightning Report first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Conference Bitcoin Afrique: A Bitcoin-Only Revolution in French-Speaking Africa

Bitcoin Magazine Conference Bitcoin Afrique: A Bitcoin-Only Revolution in French-Speaking Africa Conference Bitcoin Afrique aims to empower the French-speaking Bitcoin community across Africa. This post Conference Bitcoin Afrique: A Bitcoin-Only Revolution in French-Speaking Africa first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nzonda Fotsing.

FPPS Is Not A Free Lunch For Bitcoin Miners

Bitcoin Magazine FPPS Is Not A Free Lunch For Bitcoin Miners A comprehensive deep dive of all the masked and less obvious costs associated with Full Pay Per Share (FPPS) payouts, and how those affect miner's profitability and their ability to maximize returns in an increasingly competitive industry. This post FPPS Is Not A Free Lunch For Bitcoin Miners first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Francisco quadrio Monteiro.

Bitcoin Price Set for Big Move as Volatility Drops

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Set for Big Move as Volatility Drops Bitcoin's low volatility signals an imminent big move, data shows. Tight Bollinger Bands and past trends suggest a 20-30%+ shift soon, with clues pointing to a potential bull run. This post Bitcoin Price Set for Big Move as Volatility Drops first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

How to Use PGP for Enhanced Privacy and Powerful OPSEC

Bitcoin Magazine How to Use PGP for Enhanced Privacy and Powerful OPSEC Your emails aren’t as private as you think. PGP encryption lets you secure messages, protect sensitive files, and keep prying eyes—hackers or governments—out of your business. Here’s how to start using it. This post How to Use PGP for Enhanced Privacy and Powerful OPSEC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor.

How Local Businesses Can Use Bitcoin For Payments

Bitcoin Magazine How Local Businesses Can Use Bitcoin For Payments Local businesses can boost revenue, reduce fees, and hedge against inflation by accepting Bitcoin payments. This guide covers the benefits, setup process, and best practices for seamless adoption. This post How Local Businesses Can Use Bitcoin For Payments first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor.

The Next Decade, Part 4: Actual Predictions

Bitcoin Magazine The Next Decade, Part 4: Actual Predictions A republication of a series of posts by Shinobi from January 2020, predicting the course of Bitcoin through the 2020s. This post The Next Decade, Part 4: Actual Predictions first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

I Still Don’t Like Tether (USDT) On Bitcoin And Lightning

Having USDT on Bitcoin and Lightning creates a potential threat to Bitcoin’s security and is a stain on the soul of Bitcoin.

The Next Decade, Part 3: The Road Blocks(And Roads Around?)

A republication of a series of posts by Shinobi from January 2020, predicting the course of Bitcoin through the 2020s.

Amboss CEO Talks Growth Of The Bitcoin Lightning Network, Tether (USDT) On Lightning

Co-founder and CEO of Amboss, Jesse Shrader, believes that broader adoption of the Lightning Network is just around the corner and that USDT on Lightning is a game changer.

The Next Decade, Part 2: The Road Ahead

A republication of a series of posts by Shinobi from January 2020, predicting the course of Bitcoin through the 2020s.

Mastering Bitcoin On-Chain Data

Gain deeper insights into market cycles by mastering Bitcoin on-chain data, which illuminates the intricate patterns behind investor behavior and price movements.

The Next Decade, Part 1: The Road Behind

A republication of a series of posts by Shinobi from January 2020, predicting the course of Bitcoin through the 2020s.

BitVM Just Got A Massive Upgrade

The BitLayer Finality Bridge is Delivering On The Promises of BitVM - While still far from a fully trustless system, the progress made over the past year is remarkable

Bitcoin Banks: We Should Build Them Ourselves

Bitcoiners shouldn't sit around and wait for fiat banks and financial companies to offer services built on Bitcoin, we should do it ourselves.

Galoy Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loan Software, Sets Groundwork For Open-Source Banking

Galoy founder and CEO Nicolas Burtey wants to help more borrowers use bitcoin as collateral for loans while introducing open-source software into the traditional banking stack.

The Future of Bitcoin: Scaling, Institutional Adoption, and Strategic Reserves with Rich Rines

As Bitcoin continues to dominate the financial landscape, Rich Rines of Core DAO explores its evolution—delving into institutional adoption, DeFi expansion, and its potential as a global reserve asset.

Szabo’s Micropayments and Mental Transaction Costs: 25 Years Later

A look at the realities of UX friction that widespread micropayments would create, and the potential solutions to that problem.

Fold Launches Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card

Fold’s Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card is the latest addition to the company’s suite of Bitcoin-focused financial products.

Proton Wallet — Now Available To Everyone — Is A Great Starter Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet

Proton Wallet is well-suited for anyone looking to begin their bitcoin self custody journey and/or anyone looking to make semi-frequent payments on-chain while managing a relatively small bitcoin stack.

El Salvador Is Still Bitcoin Country

Bitcoin may no longer be legal tender in El Salvador, but Bitcoiners in the country haven't given up on the mission.

Introducing the Bitcoin Everything Indicator

A Single Metric to Rule Them All – The Bitcoin Everything Indicator combines multiple key metrics into one comprehensive tool for better investment decisions.

Here’s The Secret To Investing In Bitcoin

Don’t use leverage, and don’t overexpose yourself to it.

Lightning Companies Are Raising Again: This Is Good for Bitcoin

After Tether’s USDT on Bitcoin made headlines last week, the Lightning ecosystem is blossoming.

Nostr: The Importance of Censorship-Resistant Communication for Innovation and Human Progress

Open communication has been a central part of fostering innovation, this is threatened in the modern digital age.

Bitcoin Payments Aren’t The Future, They’re Here Already

Take a look at Breez and 1A1z's latest report deep diving into the current state of Bitcoin's use as a transactional payment mechanism.

Bitcoin’s Core Remains Unbreakable

Why Surviving Hostility Doesn’t Mean We Should Court It—And How Proactive Engagement Secures a Better Future

They Didn’t Take The Orange Pill, They Threw It Out

The government hasn't been orange pilled, they've simply been shown new ways to pull the same revolving door grifts.

BlackRock to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe

The world's largest asset manager is set to expand its Bitcoin footprint internationally with a new exchange-traded product in Switzerland.

Bringin Makes Bitcoin Easier To Spend In Europe

Bringin founder and CEO Prashanth Chandrashekar has created a product that makes it easier for Europeans to live on a bitcoin standard and to onboard to Bitcoin.

President Trump’s Crypto Czar Hosts U.S.’s First Press Conference On Bitcoin And Digital Assets

David Sacks and several pro-crypto politicians discuss the future of the Bitcoin and crypto industry in the United States at the first-ever U.S. press conference on digital assets.

Why Smart Investors Buy Bitcoin Not Real Estate

Bitcoin's finite supply, unmatched liquidity, and deflationary model make it the ultimate asset for modern investors. Learn why forward-thinking investors have decided to buy Bitcoin over real estate in an inflationary world.

The Cowboy Is Off The Reservation

The logical soundness of arguments for the ossification of Bitcoin are getting to a point of pure absurdity.

Has The Bitcoin Price Already Peaked?

Bitcoin has recently faced a 10% retracement, leading to concerns about whether the bull market is over. This article explores on-chain metrics, institutional confidence, and macroeconomic factors to determine whether Bitcoin still has room for growth or if a cycle peak has been reached.

Buying And Holding Bitcoin Is The Best Strategy To Navigate The Trump Tariff War

Bitcoin is the safest asset you can own today.

Power Play: How Bitcoin’s Institutionalization is Reshaping Its Future

Are new institutional players being influenced by Bitcoin, or are they the ones doing the influencing?

Bitcoin and Benjamin Franklin

Saving the New Generation from Riding the Wave of Folly.

Be A Bitcoin Bridge

As a pleb with a “fiat job,” you have an important role to play.

How to Take Profits at Bitcoin Cycle Peaks

Selling Bitcoin doesn’t have to be an emotional decision—learn how to use key market indicators to take profits strategically and reaccumulate at lower prices.

Forget the ECB — Czechia Should Embrace Bitcoin on Its Own Terms

The Czech National Bank is considering adding bitcoin to its reserves. It should, regardless of what the European Central Bank thinks about that.

Tether is back on Bitcoin – Lightning Dominance Is Just Starting

The stablecoin issuer's choice to bring USDT back to Bitcoin is a massive win for the Lightning Network and Joltz's bet on Taproot Assets.

Will Trump’s Executive Order Break Bitcoin’s Four-Year Market Cycle?

Trump’s recent executive order may signal the end of Bitcoin’s historically rigid four-year market cycle. With regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and government-backed initiatives, could this policy shift usher in a new era of sustained growth—eliminating the dreaded crypto winter?

How Bitcoin Empowers Women

Bitcoin can be a tool for women all around the world closed out of the traditional financial system.

Czech National Bank To Assess Bitcoin as Part of Reserve Strategy

The CNB approves plan to explore allocating a portion of its €140 billion reserves to Bitcoin.

Grayscale Investments Launches Bitcoin Miners ETF

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors a way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly holding BTC. Tracking the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, the ETF includes major players like MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify into Bitcoin-related equities.

The Bitcoin And Cypherpunk Spirit Is Alive And Well In Africa

From South Africa to Kenya to Ghana, Africans are using Bitcoin to better their lives — and they aren’t asking anyone’s permission as they do so.

Bitcoin The Ultimate Hedge Against $97T Global Liquidity Bubble

Discover why Bitcoin’s fixed supply and deflationary nature make it the ultimate asset for navigating the $97 trillion global liquidity bubble. Learn how rising money supply influences market trends and positions Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against fiat currency debasement.

Bitcoin: What Went Wrong?

The priorities of Bitcoiners are starting to shift in the wrong direction, and represent an actual existential threat to the success of a censorship resistant and resilient system.

Forget About The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve For A Moment — Mining Censorship Is Back

F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions again.

CME Group to Launch Options on Its Bitcoin Friday Futures in February

CME Group is looking to obtain regulatory approval for options on its most successful cryptocurrency product launch.

Czech Central Bank Head Wants To Buy Bitcoin With 5% Reserve Allocation

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering a 5% Bitcoin allocation, surpassing its gold reserves. If approved, this move could reshape the future of national reserve assets.

Is $200,000 a Realistic Bitcoin Price Target for This Cycle?

Explore the potential for the Bitcoin price to reach $200,000 this cycle. We analyze market dynamics, supply and demand, and the money multiplier effect to assess the feasibility.

What Goes Into A Reserve: Most People Won’t See A Difference

Arguing for a bitcoin only reserve fund, and against the inclusion of any other cryptocurrencies, is ultimately a futile fight when the public at large doesn't see the difference.

Preston Pysh Explains Why SAB 121 Beats a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Preston Pysh explains how the rescission of SAB 121 could permanently entrench Bitcoin into the financial system, surpassing the importance of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The Game Theory of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

The United States throwing its weight behind Bitcoin would effect a massive shift in the game theory underpinning Bitcoin, but probably not in the way you think.

Donald Trump Vows to Propel Bitcoin to New Heights

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, shares insights from a private conversation with President Donald Trump, who expressed his support for the Bitcoin community and ambitious plans to outcompete global competitors.

Protect Your Bitcoin — And Yourself — With AnchorWatch

Becca Rubenfeld and the AnchorWatch team recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind bitcoin custody plus insurance solution, which aims to not only keep their customers’ bitcoin safe, but the customers themselves, as well.

MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 471,100 BTC Worth $46 Billion

MicroStrategy’s relentless Bitcoin buying spree continues, adding 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion. With 471,100 BTC now in its treasury, valued at $46 billion, the firm reinforces its commitment to a Bitcoin-centric strategy amid market volatility.

How Declining Short-Term U.S. Treasury Yields Impact Bitcoin Price

How shifting Treasury yields signal economic uncertainty and why Bitcoin could benefit as both a risk-on and safe-haven asset.

Nasdaq Proposes In-Kind Redemptions for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF

Nasdaq has proposed a new system for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF, allowing institutional investors to redeem shares directly for bitcoin instead of cash. This innovative model aims to streamline operations, cut costs, and reduce market impact, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs.

The Cynics and Idealists of Bitcoin

Bitcoiners need to stop letting the extremes of naive idealism and jaded cynicism drive the public discourse.

Dear President Trump: Bitcoin Reserve, Not Shitcoin Reserve

The U.S. government shouldn’t stockpile anything but bitcoin.

Trump’s Digital Assets Executive Order May Not Last — Senator Lummis is Doing it Right

President Trump's "Digital Asset" Executive Order is not what we hoped for. Luckily, Senator Lummis is taking a better approach to establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

BRC-2.0 Bitcoin Tokens Could Outshine Runes

More efficient token standards on Bitcoin are a good thing

SEC Rescinds SAB 121, Permitting Banks to Custody Bitcoin

The SEC has rescinded SAB 121, removing barriers for banks to custody Bitcoin and crypto, signaling a major shift in crypto regulation.

President Trump Signs Executive Order To Ban Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)

The President has also assigned a working group to assess the creation of a strategic bitcoin stockpile.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

President Trump’s new executive order embraces Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies, bans Central Bank Digital Currencies, and revokes prior restrictive regulations—signaling a landmark policy shift toward fostering responsible innovation and financial freedom in the United States.

Ross Is Free, But This Is Far From Over

Ross will not be the last person the government tries to make an example out of.

Donald Trump Did The Right Thing By Freeing Ross Ulbricht

Trump delivered on his promise, and I'm very glad he did.

Bitcoin Deep Dive Data Analysis & On-Chain Roundup

Bitcoin kicks off 2025 with bullish momentum, but can the rally sustain? We dive into miner recovery, sentiment, and market dynamics for insights.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Forecasts $700K Bitcoin Price Amid Inflation Worries

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has suggested that Bitcoin could reach $700,000 per coin, citing its growing role as a hedge against economic instability. His projection, sparked by a discussion with a sovereign wealth fund, highlights the increasing momentum of institutional adoption and its potential to reshape market dynamics.

Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht: ‘Why Defend A Murderer?’

Ross Ulbricht is free, but unproven allegations against the Silk Road founder overshadow his well deserved pardon in some corners of the internet.

Making Waves in Tampa Bay: Bitcoin Bay Foundation Joins the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates

Look for the Bitcoin Bay's Pirate float in the Gasparilla Parade this year in Tampa Bay.

bitcoin++ Hacking Edition 2025: Brazil

bitcoin++ Hacking Edition 2025 is only a month away, don't miss your chance to learn Bitcoin development in person from the best developers.

Ethereum’s Looming Collapse Is A Lesson In Blockchain Integrity

If your founder is not pivoting to a Bronze Age Mindset in 2025 you’re NGMI.

Ross Ulbricht Is Free — Now Let’s Fight For The Samourai Devs

By freeing Ross, the Bitcoin network state has proven it has political power. Now, we have to use it to make sure the likes of the developers of Samourai Wallet don’t go to jail.

Ross Ulbricht Is Free: A Victory for Bitcoin and Freedom

Ross Ulbricht’s full pardon by President Trump marks a monumental victory for Bitcoiners, symbolizing justice for a man who became a beacon for freedom and innovation. This long-awaited moment proves the power of persistence and reminds us to keep advocating for Bitcoin and freedom.

David Bailey Forecasts $1M Bitcoin Price During Trump Presidency

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., shares bold predictions for Bitcoin’s future, including its potential to reach $1 million during the Trump presidency. This article delves into the political, economic, and technological forces shaping Bitcoin's role as a global reserve asset and highlights key strategies for investors to align with its transformative potential.

Trump Did Not Free Ross On Day One Because Of Course He Didn’t

Donald Trump broke his campaign promise to free Ross Ulbricht on day one of his presidency. Let's hope he follows through in the next couple of days after all.

Advanced Mathematical Projections for the Bitcoin Bull Cycle Peak

Discover how advanced statistical methods and historical data, including the renowned Pi Cycle Top Indicator and Monte Carlo simulations, are used to project Bitcoin's next bull cycle peak, with insights into potential price ranges and timing for savvy investors.