Investment in Treasury bonds falls; bitcoin’s time to shine is coming

Uncertainty continues to set the pace of financial markets. Are we entering a crisis or, on the contrary, is a recovery coming? While some analysts are optimistic and believe that the worst is over, others maintain a much more pessimistic stance, warning that the worst could be yet to come. In this landscape of conflicting … Read more

Bitcoin takes on gold and gains ground as a haven of value

Key facts: Both gold and bitcoin have merits as stores of value and investment. Bitcoin emerges as a modern alternative, with great growth potential. In the midst of the uncertain economic outlook that has characterized 2024, investors have been observing how they make their choices between two important assets: gold and bitcoin (BTC). In a … Read more

Not only gold shines in 2024. What is happening with the price of silver?

Gold is not the only precious metal that shines in the financial markets. Silently, silver is also experiencing a significant rise in its price, amid growing fears of a global economic crisis. In times of uncertainty, investors often seek safe-haven assets to protect themselves from market volatility caused by inflationary pressures and geopolitical issues. As … Read more

BNY Mellon can custody bitcoin and Ethereum, beyond ETFs: Gensler

Key facts: This confirms that BNY Mellon can now offer custody of BTC and ETH, as anticipated. Gensler said there are entities presenting plans to custody digital assets. BNY Mellon received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to custody bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) beyond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), SEC Chairman Gary … Read more

Bhutan silently challenges El Salvador as the most bitcoiner country

«Your task is to discover your world and then give yourself to it with all your heart» Buddha As several mainstream and popular crypto news media have published, the government of Bhutan is currently mining intensively and holding about 13,000 BTC. The news came to light mainly driven by the public revelation provided by Arkham … Read more

Private, Reusable Addresses Now Standard on Bitcoin Lightning Network

BOLT 12 Offerings have been officially integrated into the specification of Bitcoin’s second-layer network protocol, Lightning Network. This advancement enables a more private and user-friendly way to send and receive funds via Lightning. BOLT 12 introduces a set of improvements and new functionalities, among which the Offers stand out (or in English Offers). This technology … Read more

Self-custody of payments with Lightning will not require a node thanks to this tool

Boltz, the non-custodial platform that acts as a bridge between different layers of Bitcoin (BTC), announced today, September 26, the launch of the plugin Boltz BTCPay. This update, which is available at open betaallows the Merchants using BTCPay Server accept payments via Lightning Network (LN) without the need to trust third parties for the custody … Read more

There is a feeling of recession among US consumers.

Key facts: The consumer confidence index fell to lower than expected levels. However, many analysts continue to show positive expectations for the economy. American consumer confidence has shown clear signs of deterioration in recent months, reflecting growing pessimism about the economy and the country’s financial future. According to “The Kobeissi Letter,” a financial analysis newsletter … Read more

“Gold is trading as if we were in a crisis”: Kobeissi analysts

Key facts: The price of an ounce of gold is at an all-time high. Bitcoin, the “digital gold”, is also showing bullish movements. Gold has not stopped recording new all-time high prices this year. This reflects a sustained growing demand for the precious metal, something that usually occurs in times of economic uncertainty. “Gold is … Read more

Worldcoin Orbs are now scanning the irises of Guatemalans

Since September 25, Worldcoin has launched its Orbs iris scanning devices in Guatemala. As part of its expansion plan across Latin America and the world, the controversial project brought machines to Guatemala City, the country’s capital. According to as notified by the companythe movement in Guatemala occurs because in that country There is interest in … Read more