Russia to build Bitcoin mining farms in BRICS nations

They assure that they will also work on projects that involve artificial intelligence. The announcement was made within the framework of the BRICS Business Forum, held last week. Russia, through the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and BitRiver, the country’s largest mining company, plans to build Bitcoin mining farms in the countries of the BRICS … Read more

Bitcoin is marking a change in trend. When will it consolidate?

“We are about to see a new all-time high for bitcoin,” says Van de Poppe. There are 3 dangers that could stop the rise. The price of bitcoin (BTC) is approaching the $70,000 mark, reaching prices not seen since July of this year. As seen in the image below, this price increase implies that bitcoin … Read more

18 prosecutors ask Biden to help free Binance executive arrested in Nigeria

They claim Gambaryan was illegally detained by the Nigerian government. They consider applying diplomatic pressure, which would increase his chances of being released. A bipartisan group of 18 US state attorneys general called on the Biden Administration to designate Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan as a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Accountability Act. … Read more

A point of sale for payments with BTC arrives at Lago Bitcoin, in Guatemala

The intention is to promote tourism to the community where the “Most Beautiful Lake in the World” is located. Tourists can make purchases without having to convert their money to quetzales. Coincaex, one of the most recognized exchanges in Central America, introduced the BITPOS point of sale in Panajachel, located in the department of Sololá, … Read more

Is Bitcoin ready for a new high? Find out in the news summary

After a few complex months with the price trending downward, the price of bitcoin (BTC) seems to have recovered its upward potential this last week, hovering around USD 68,000. With this, hopes grow that the month of October will honor its traditional history and become uptober. There are several signs generating optimism in the market, … Read more

“Users need to have true sovereignty over their digital lives”

Ledger aims for anyone to own their assets, data, identity and digital life. The company will go on a world tour to promote the concept of secure ownership. Ledger, maker of hardware wallets for bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, emphasizes the need for users to have full control over their assets, data, identity and digital life. … Read more

Who was Len Sassaman and why is he believed to be the creator of Bitcoin?

Len Sassaman was a American technologist and renowned cypherpunk specialized in cryptographic systems. He stood out for his activism in favor of civil rights and virtual privacy. In addition, he contributed significantly to the development of the PGP system and showed interest in cryptography applied in finance. His tragic and sudden death brought with it … Read more

Dogecoin soars due to Elon Musk’s influence

Dogecoin (DOGE), the market’s main meme cryptocurrency, has unleashed a bullish rally in the last week and the catalyst has been billionaire Elon Musk. The relationship between the entrepreneur and the crypto asset continues to be a phenomenon that defies any financial logic, demonstrating that, when Musk speaks, dogecoin responds. In the last seven days, … Read more

Who is Changpeng Zhao and how did he create Binance, the largest exchange in the world?

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, is the co-founder of Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange with the largest trading volume globally. Zhao is a multifaceted character who has served as a software engineer, investor, businessman and speaker. Although its history had a humble beginning marked by exile and emigration, currently it is one of the richest … Read more

Rise or fall, bitcoin brings “harm” to society, considers the ECB

They also criticize Satoshi Nakamoto’s understanding of e-commerce. According to the authors, Bitcoin poses a “danger” to democracy. Analysts from the European Central Bank (ECB) published an aversive document towards bitcoin on October 12, where they consider it a “harmful” financial asset for society. The document, called “The distributional consequences of Bitcoin,” says that even … Read more