Germany creates Bitcoin association in Parliament

Germany took a significant step towards the integration and recognition of bitcoin (BTC) in its political sphere with the creation of the Federal Bitcoin Association in the Bundestag. This organization, promoted by representative Joana Cotar, brings together 64 founding members with the common goal of “fighting for their interests, financial education and for Bitcoin.” The … Read more

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

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

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