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

Bitcoin broke the downtrend by breaking above $65,000

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has just surpassed $65,500 (USD), breaking the downward trend that it had been in for six months since it reached a record high. While Bitcoin has been mostly range-bound for the past six months, it was seeing increasingly lower highs. That’s why it looked like it was mired in a … Read more

Petroyuan, the BRICS’ new step towards de-dollarization

Key facts: The main challenge will be to make renminbi available to oil-importing countries. The introduction of the petroyuan will increase the fragmentation of the global financial system. As part of the BRICS’ de-dollarization plan, the group of countries led by Russia and China is also evaluating new payment alternatives for global oil trade. The … Read more

Ethena to launch stablecoin backed by BlackRock fund

Key facts: BUIDL is the largest tokenized US Treasury bond fund. Ethena already issues another stablecoin, USDe. Ethena, a company known in the cryptocurrency ecosystem for its stablecoin USDe, has announced the launch of a new stablecoin, UStb, in collaboration with Securitize, a real-world asset tokenization platform. This new stablecoin will be supported by BlackRock’s … Read more

Tomorrow will be a Friday of high volatility for bitcoin

This Friday, September 27, the US PCE will be published, something that could bring volatility to the markets, including bitcoin (BTC). The report will be released at 8:30 AM New York time (12:30 PM UTC time). The PCE (personal consumption expenditure price index) measures changes in the prices of goods and services consumed by households. … Read more

PayPal allows US merchants to buy, store and sell cryptocurrencies

PayPal announced that merchants in the United States can buy, store and sell cryptocurrencies directly from their business accounts on the platform. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to “increase the utility” of cryptocurrencies. The service, which is already available in the United States, except in New York City, allows PayPal business account … Read more

“Bitcoin is heading for a new all-time high in October”: Bitget analyst

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways for six months in a range below its most recent all-time high price. However, according to Jacobo Maximiliano, an analyst at the Bitget exchange, this trend could reverse in the short term. In a report sent to CriptoNoticias, the analyst sees “bitcoin heading for a new all-time high in … Read more

Gold on track to close its best year since 1979

Gold prices hit a new all-time high (ATH) this week, breaking through the $2,660 per ounce barrier. Given that the precious metal is considered a safe haven asset, the price increase could signal that the market is anticipating an economic crisis. The ATH occurred after the The US Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce a reduction … Read more

The ruling in favor of the SEC that creates confusion

Green United LLC, a company that offered mining equipment for its GREEN token to US residents, engaged in a fraudulent scheme, according to a lawsuit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last year that has now found support in a court. In a Judgment issued on September 23Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen determined … Read more