Cryptocurrency operations in Bolivia grew 100% in three months

Key facts: The Central Bank of Bolivia says that most of the operations were carried out with stablecoins. The total value traded in the last three months was USD 46.8 million. The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) reported a significant increase in cryptocurrency operations in the country. In a report published on September 26, the … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs recorded highest inflow in 2 months

Key facts: ARK, BlackRock and Fidelity led capital inflows into bitcoin ETFs. This behavior generates upward pressure for the price of bitcoin. During the day on Thursday, September 26, bitcoin ETFs (BTC) recorded an unprecedented inflow of money in the last two months, with a net total of $365.57 million. This flow of capital towards … Read more

The price of bitcoin is waiting for inflation data today

Key facts: A day of high volatility is expected for bitcoin. Investors in bitcoin ETFs are piling up, waiting for a bullish October. Today at 12:30 PM (UTC time) the United States Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index will be released. This report is key to evaluating inflation in financial and economic power, so its … Read more

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

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