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InvestingHodl Hodl Launches Exchange API
With the release of the Hodl Hodl exchange API, Venezuelan BTC price discovery platform Yadio and bitcoin wallet BlueWallet now integrate it.
ReviewReview: Scorpion Case Is a Hardware Wallet Carrier That Over-Delivers on Protection
We burned, drowned, smashed and shot Guns n’ Bitcoin’s Scorpion Case so you don’t have to.
BlockchainEnterprise Blockchain on … Bitcoin? Bitfury Is Giving It a Go With Exonum
With Exonum Enterprise, Bitfury wants to combine the control of a private blockchain with the assurances of Bitcoin’s public chain.
Adoption & communityEconomic Uncertainty, Restrictions in Argentina Show Power of Bitcoin
Among restrictions on forex investment and an unstable fiat economy, we explore the growing interest in and need for bitcoin in Argentina.
Op EdOp Ed: IRS Doesn’t Get Cryptocurrencies: Here’s Why
In this op ed, Robin Singh examines tax implications of forked coins and Specific Identification of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to recent IRS guidelines.
BlockchainPodcast: Chainalysis’ Chief Economist on the Data Behind Blockchain Forensics
The work of blockchain analysis companies like Chainalysis isn’t always welcomed by privacy advocates. But for Bitcoiners, this work is worth watching.
Op EdOp Ed: Quantum Computing, Crypto Agility and Future Readiness
Crypto agility relates to the ease (or lack thereof) with which cryptosystems can be replaced in existing systems in a (potential) post-quantum computing era. Best to be prepared.
Privacy & securityNayuta Launches Hybrid Full Node/SPV Mobile Bitcoin Wallet
Nayuta’s new mobile Lightning bitcoin wallet uses a novel full node/SPV validation model which accounts for all portable needs.
Digital assetsOp Ed: Bringing DeFi to Bitcoin Opens Up New Frontiers
Bringing bitcoin to DeFi could have a profound impact on the growth of DeFi tools, users and mainstream acceptance.
BlockchainEcho Launches Bitcoin Sidechain, a Weighted Approach to More Functionality
The DApp network Echo has launched its Bitcoin sidechain in testnet, which uses a “weighted randomness” consensus mechanism to build new functionality.
Adoption & communityBitcoin Addresses With Any Balance Hit All-Time High
We explore the possible reasons behind a new all-time high in the number of Bitcoin addresses that hold at least 1 satoshi.
Adoption & communitySurprise! Millennials Embrace Bitcoin While Boomers, Gen-Xers Hold Traditional Wealth
A recent report from Charles Schwab indicates that Millennials are embracing bitcoin — a trend that plays into a larger narrative of America’s generational wealth gap.
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Adoption & communityFor “My Cause My Cleats” Design, Russell Okung Sports BTCPay Server
The NFL’s biggest Bitcoin spokesperson, Russell Okung, will wear cleats advertising BTCPay in his next game.
RegulationVideo: Justin S. Wales on How the First Amendment Protects Bitcoin
Justin S. Wales, senior council at Carlton Fields, discusses his recent research paper and how the First Amendment protects the Bitcoin network.
RegulationOp Ed: The IRS Is Checking Up on Crypto Businesses. Is Yours Ready for Its Title 31 Exam?
The IRS seems to be auditing en masse Bitcoin companies who registered with FinCEN as a Money Service Businesses. Here’s what this Title 31 Exam notice entails.
PaymentsLeveraging Lightning, Bitfinex Users Can Now Shop at Bitrefill
Bitfinex users can now shop at Bitrefill straight from their trading environment on bitfinex.com, and the two have established a Lightning channel.
MiningBitcoin Mining in North America: A New Gold Rush in the New World
Where, why and how bitcoin mining operations are emerging.
Adoption & communityThe Nonprofit Push to Make Giving Tuesday About Giving Bitcoin
A bitcoin payment processor for nonprofits and charities wants hodlers to focus on #GivingBitcoin during Giving Tuesday.
InvestingVideo: Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino on Adding Lightning Network Support
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino talks about the challenges and expectations for the exchange’s recent integration of Lightning Network deposits and withdrawals.
TechnicalDoes Bitcoin Need Accounts? One Developer Thinks So, and He Figured Out How
Developer Femenías’ Easypaysy proposal for Bitcoin accounts could improve the user experience significantly, enabling non-repudiation, recurring payments and more.
