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Helicopter Parents And Snowflake Kids: A Teacher’s Bitcoin Perspective
Bitcoin NewsAfter discovering Bitcoin, an elementary music teacher can see that some poor parenting habits are incentivized by the fiat system.

Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With New Crimes As Prosecutors Detail Illegal Political Deals
Bitcoin NewsBankman-Fried’s charges have been expanded in the latest indictment brought forth by federal prosecutors.

Blockstream Formalizes Research Team Dedicated To Bitcoin Innovation
Bitcoin NewsThe team will continue with projects designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Bitcoin.

BlueWallet To Sunset Custodial Lightning Wallet Service
Bitcoin NewsOn-chain Bitcoin wallets and self-custody Lightning wallets will not be impacted, according to a blog posted by the mobile Bitcoin app company.

Introducing Ordinal Loops, An Homage To Bitcoin History Built On Its Latest Innovation
Bitcoin NewsThe Ordinal Loops project is designed to push artistic activism and help end fiat through the latest innovation on Bitcoin’s blockchain.

Europeans Suck At Managing Their Finances, But Bitcoin Fixes This
Bitcoin NewsEuropean millennials have been dealt a bad hand, but Bitcoin will show them the path to financial freedom.

U.S. Legislators Introduce Bill That Would Prohibit Creation Of An American CBDC
Bitcoin NewsThe bill would effectively put an end to the debate over the creation of a Federal Reserve-issued CBDC.

Public Miners Are Outperforming Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsEven with the recent rise in the bitcoin price, public bitcoin mining stocks start the year with more impressive gains than the asset itself.

Brazil And Argentina Don’t Need A Common Currency, They Need Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsBrazil and Argentina are considering a common trading currency, but that would just perpetuate the economic problems that Bitcoin could solve.

Nigeria’s Cash Chaos Is Reaching A Boiling Point, Underscoring Need For Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsAs Nigerians protest over the inability to withdraw cash, it should be clear that the country needs a Bitcoin alternative.

Bitcoin Core Maintainer Marco Falke Announces His Intent To Step Down
Bitcoin NewsThe developer with the most changes to Bitcoin’s code has announced his decision to step down from the Core maintainer role.

Reviewing The Best Bitcoin Lightning Wallets For Slow-Internet Regions
Bitcoin NewsIn regions where the internet is slow or unstable, using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network can be a challenge. What are the best tools available?

HRF Donates 2 Billion Satoshis To 10 Global Bitcoin Projects
Bitcoin NewsVarious projects supporting censorship resistance and Bitcoin education have received funding from the HRF.

Best peer-to-peer decentralized exchanges
Bitcoin NewsThe Best Bitcoin Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Exchanges of 2023: A Comprehensive GuideDescription: This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about why P2P exchanges are important and highlights the top platforms for buying and selling Bitcoin.

BitGeneration Is Bringing Bitcoin Education To Italian High Schools
Bitcoin NewsStarting with 10 meetings, BitGeneration seeks to bring Bitcoin training and education to Italian students.

Fixing The Incentives: Fiat Money Fuels Broken Corporations
Bitcoin NewsThe broken incentives driven by fiat money props up large corporations, keeping workers unproductive and stifling entrepreneurial innovation.

Best-selling Author Michael Lewis To Speak At Bitcoin 2023 Conference In Miami
Bitcoin NewsThe author of incredible books like “The Big Short,” and “Moneyball,” will speak in a fireside chat at the Miami Conference.

Tropic Square Completes Initial Testing On New Open-Source Secure Element Chip
Bitcoin NewsThe Prague-based company has been acquiring feedback and data on the performance of their open-source prototype chip for Bitcoin hardware.

Get Some Non-KYC Bitcoin Before You Need It
Bitcoin NewsWith institutional banks declaring war on Bitcoin, it’s worth familiarizing yourself with permissionless methods for stacking sats.

How Bitcoin Helped Me Find The Courage To Write This Article
Bitcoin NewsFor years, I lived a life of self-imposed limits. But the Bitcoin community has given me the confidence to share my perspective.

Finding Bitcoin’s Place In The Talmud’s Investment Teachings
Bitcoin NewsThe Talmud offers investment teachings that have passed the test of time, but where might bitcoin fit into one of its most iconic lessons?

CleanSpark Acquires 20,000 Bitcoin Miners For New Facilities
Bitcoin NewsThe new miners will contribute to CleanSpark’s ongoing expansion, just as the Bitcoin market ramps up.

Wyoming Legislature Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Private Keys From Courts
Bitcoin NewsIt is now up to the governor of Wyoming to put the final stamp of approval on the landmark bill.

With Bitcoin Integration, Nostr Could Redefine Social Media
Bitcoin NewsIncorporating many of the values inherent in Bitcoin, the Nostr protocol could grow into a social media platform that better serves its users.

Bitcoin’s Correlation To Risk Assets
Bitcoin NewsWhile many bitcoin investors look for the asset to behave as a safe haven, bitcoin typically has ultimately acted as the riskiest of all risk allocations.

Bitcoin NFTs Protocol Ordinals Surpasses 100,000 Inscriptions
Bitcoin NewsThere are now more than 100,000 pieces of data inscribed directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain.

Web5 App Zion Launches New Version, Raises $6M In Funding Round
Bitcoin NewsZion’s latest funding round brings the decentralized social platform company’s valuation to $53 million.

Bitcoin Magazine Ukraine Launches First Print Issue
Bitcoin NewsEastern Europe will soon see its first print publication out of Bitcoin Magazine Ukraine, aimed at enabling freedom through Bitcoin.

Why You Should Consider The Switch To A Non-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet
Bitcoin NewsNew Bitcoiners may have trouble deciding how best to secure their assets but the pros of non-custodial storage are worth considering.

El Salvador To Open A Bitcoin Embassy In Texas
Bitcoin NewsA new link between the Central American nation and Texas has been borne out of Bitcoin.

Building On Human Ingenuity, Bitcoiners Are Fixing The Fragmented World
Bitcoin NewsWhile global elites tout financial surveillance through CBDCs, Bitcoiners are demonstrating the human goodwill made possible through self sovereignty.

Inscriptions: Just A Fad, Or A Real Threat To Bitcoin Becoming Decentralized Money?
Bitcoin NewsThe surge of inscriptions raises old debates about Bitcoin’s “true” purpose and its ability to become the money of the internet.

Bitcoin Saved Me From A Russian Missile Strike
Bitcoin NewsAs a permissionless store of value, bitcoin allowed me to escape the dangers of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And it can help you, too.

Homesteader Conversations: Midwestern Farmers On Why Bitcoiners Understand Natural Balance
Bitcoin NewsJack and Liv, two Midwestern homesteaders and Bitcoiners, discuss their farm, food health and how Bitcoiners inherently understand symbiosis.

Why Drivechain Is Our Best Chance To Secure Bitcoin Into The Future
Bitcoin NewsFaced with the threat of ossification, Bitcoin Core should adopt BIPs 300 and 301, integrating Drivechain’s solutions for ongoing security.

As Its Central Bank Limits Cash And Pushes A CBDC, Nigeria Needs Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsFollowing an unsuccessful CBDC launch, Nigeria’s central bank is now trying to cut off cash. Bitcoin can help Nigerians find sovereignty.

Bitcoin Miner BitNile Relocates 6,572 Bitcoin Miners To Michigan
Bitcoin NewsBitNile is relocating more than 6,500 Bitcoin miners as a result of Compute North’s bankruptcy.

Bitcoin NFTs Protocol Ordinals Nears 50,000 Inscriptions
Bitcoin NewsWith the introduction of Ordinals, Bitcoiners have now inscripted more than 45,000 NFTs directly onto the Bitcoin blockchain.

Fixing The Incentives: The Fiat Treadmill Keeps Us From Storing Value
Bitcoin NewsBy eliminating reasonable stores of value, the fiat economic system incentivizes us to seek debt, hope for luck and take on other poor habits.

Crypto Exchange Kraken Settles With SEC Over Unregistered Staking Services
Bitcoin NewsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Kraken with failing to register their crypto asset staking-as-a-service program.

Bitcoin Exchange LocalBitcoins To Shut Down, Citing Market Conditions
Bitcoin NewsAccording to an announcement on its website, the peer-to-peer Bitcoin platform will be shutting down before the end of February 2023.

Coinkite Launches Its New Flagship Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Coldcard Q1
Bitcoin NewsThe new COLDCARD improves upon the Mk4 by adding a QWERTY keyboard, a big LCD screen, and a QR code scanner.

Homesteader Conversations: Urban Farming, Bitcoin And The Future Of Self Sovereignty
Bitcoin NewsMeet Erin, a Bay Area urban farmer and astrologist who sees Bitcoin and homesteading as community-focused ways of becoming self-sufficient.

UK Court Rules Craig Wright Has No Copyright Claim On Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsThe ruling is the latest in a string of court cases that have ended with a decision against Craig Wright.

Pouch.ph And Coins.ph To Host The Philippines’ First-Ever Bitcoin Island Retreat In Boracay
Bitcoin NewsThe retreat will bring together key players in the Bitcoin industry and provide attendees with an opportunity to network, discuss Bitcoin and win a BTC bounty.

Bitcoin Miners Chart An Uncertain Path In 2023, But Opportunity Calls
Bitcoin NewsWhile the current environment for Bitcoin miners may be challenging, there are emerging opportunities for investment.

Bitcoin Miner Stronghold Announces Agreement Changes with WhiteHawk Finance, Foundry
Bitcoin NewsThe changes are designed to better situate the company for their future endeavors.
UK Government Pursues Digital Pound While Bank CEOs Restrict Bitcoin Access
Bitcoin NewsThe UK continues to show its desire for a digital pound, just as its companies try to limit access to Bitcoin.

Nigerians Are Fighting For Their Own Money And Bitcoin Can Help
Bitcoin NewsAs Nigerians have been cut off from access to their own money amid a banknote redesign, Bitcoin is the best chance to reinvent the system.

Bitcoin Mining Firms Hut 8 and US Bitcoin Corp. Announce Merger
Bitcoin NewsThe merged company will have access to 825 MW energy, including infrastructure operations with renewable and zero-emission energy sources.

What I’ve Learned Onboarding Merchants In Portugal To Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsLessons learned by one expat Bitcoiner living in Portugal, who decided the merchants at her local market needed the Lightning Network.

Digital Currency Group And Genesis Reach Restructuring Agreement With Creditors
Bitcoin NewsThe plan would see the sale of Genesis alongside other measures in a deal reached with DCG and Gemini Trust Co.

Concerning Ordinals.
Bitcoin NewsAn objective look at the technical concerns behind Ordinals and the implications on the Bitcoin network.

How Bitcoin Ordinals Can Change The Future Of Mining
Bitcoin NewsThe sudden emergence of inscribed Bitcoin blocks has been met with criticism, but it offers a glimpse of how Bitcoin block space will evolve.

Why Multisig Is Essential For Anyone Who Believes In Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsAnyone holding a non-trivial amount of bitcoin should consider multisignature security, including how to mitigate potential attacks.

You’re Still Early: An Objective Look At Bitcoin Adoption
Bitcoin NewsHow many bitcoin users are there? How should we define a bitcoin user? An analysis for categorizing and tracking user growth compared to other estimates.

Reduced To Penny Stocks In 2022, Public Bitcoin Miners Are Primed To Come Back
Bitcoin NewsAfter a historically-bad year for bitcoin mining, public companies that fell into penny stock status surged back in January following a strong bitcoin rally.

Charlie Munger Doesn’t Understand Bitcoin: Michael Saylor
Bitcoin NewsWarren Buffett’s right-hand man hasn’t taken the time to understand Bitcoin, MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor said in an interview with CNBC.

Australian Government Releases First Steps To Regulate Crypto And Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsThe first steps of a multi-stage plan to regulate the cryptocurrency industry within Australia have been released.

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Sells BTC For First Time In Two Years
Bitcoin NewsDespite the sale, Nasdaq-listed miner Marathon continues to hold one of the largest public bitcoin treasuries in the world.

An Orange Pill For Bitcoiners
Bitcoin NewsWith Bitcoin still so early on its adoption curve, it seems that convicted Bitcoiners need an orange pill of their own.

CleanSpark Mines Record 697 Bitcoin In January, A 50% Increase Since December
Bitcoin NewsThe bitcoin mining firm is reaping the rewards of expansion as it had a record month with solid reliability.

Bear Market Setbacks Have Left Bitcoin Miners Behind Their Gold Counterparts
Bitcoin NewsDigital gold mining companies suffered harsher drawdowns than their legacy counterparts in 2022.

Nostr Will Only Scale If It Can Incentivize Users To Run Relays
Bitcoin NewsNostr, a growing hub for the Bitcoin community, faces some incentives challenges if it’s going to reach significant scale.

LevelField Financial To Become First FDIC-Insured Bank to Offer Traditional Banking And Bitcoin Services
Bitcoin NewsLevelField Financial is set to acquire Burling Bank in a move that would enable access to bitcoin for traditional banking customers.

U.K. Details Plan To Regulate Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency Industry
Bitcoin NewsThe United Kingdom has released its first consultation on crypto trading and lending regulation within the country.

South African Retail Giant Pick-n-Pay Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments At All Locations
Bitcoin NewsPick n Pay has partnered with CryptoQR in order to accept bitcoin at more than 2,000 stores.

Luxor Technologies Launches The First Bitcoin Mining ASIC Request-for-Quote Platform
Bitcoin NewsLuxor has launched the first ever ASIC RFQ platform with the goal of maximized market transparency and access.

Can Artificial Intelligence Make The Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Easier To Explore?
Bitcoin NewsAs artificial intelligence tools become more powerful and accessible, can they help more people get a grasp on Bitcoin?

Decentralized ‘Twitter Killer’ Nostr Goes Live On Apple’s App Store
Bitcoin NewsNostr, an open protocol that promises to substitute centrally-controlled social networks such as Twitter, is now live on the Apple App Store with Damus.

No Policy Pivot In Sight: “Higher For Longer” Rates On The Horizon
Bitcoin NewsThe market is nearly unanimous in expecting a 0.25% rate hike during February's FOMC meeting, yet many expect a “pause” shortly thereafter. We beg to differ.

Ordinals Project Launches Enabling NFTs Directly On Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsThe controversial project has been met with equal parts excitement and criticism in regards to its impacts on Bitcoin.

Fiat Ruins Work But Bitcoin Rewards Those Who Add Value
Bitcoin NewsHow have Big Tech companies laid off so many with no consequences to their operations? Because fiat incentivizes meaningless rent seeking.

Strike Launches Instant, Cheap Remittances For The Philippines Using Bitcoin Lightning
Bitcoin NewsU.S. users of Strike can now use Send Globally to send instant, cheap remittances to loved ones in the Philippines.

ZEBEDEE And Stattrak Launch New Esports Fantasy Product With Bitcoin Rewards
Bitcoin NewsStattrak and ZEBEDEE have launched a new fantasy esports platform with real-money rewards in bitcoin for popular games.

The Four Worst Ways To Attack Bitcoin
Bitcoin NewsIn his latest book, Nouriel Roubini demonstrates the worst ways to try and attack Bitcoin.

German Asset Management Giant DekaBank To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto
Bitcoin NewsDekaBank, one of Germany’s largest asset managers, has selected Swiss crypto services provider Metaco to offer bitcoin related products to its clients.

Twitter Prepping For Payments, Could Include Bitcoin And Crypto: FT
Bitcoin NewsElon Musk’s Twitter is preparing to add payments functionality that could potentially include cryptocurrency, inside sources told the Financial Times.

Mastercard And Binance To Offer Bitcoin, Crypto Card In Brazil
Bitcoin NewsThe new bitcoin and crypto-backed prepaid Binance Card is coming to Brazil, one of the exchange’s largest markets.

A Presidential Visit To Madeira: Is This Island The Next Bitcoin Paradise?
Bitcoin NewsOn a visit to the Portuguese island of Madeira, a delegation of Bitcoiners surfed, met with the president and extended Bitcoin adoption.




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