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Curious about the future of Bitcoin mining? In a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Troy Cross—philosophy professor, humanities scholar, and Bitcoin enthusiast—dives deep into the ideas from his latest article in “The Mining Issue.” The article? It’s called “Why the Future of Bitcoin Mining is Distributed,” and trust us, the discussion is fascinating. Want to

Global markets have been reeling since the announcement of Trump’s tariffs on April 2nd, with a staggering $5 trillion evaporating from stock values worldwide. Economists everywhere are now deeply concerned that this ‘Liberation Day’ event could trigger a recession so severe it might “tank much of the economy across the globe.” The market’s fierce reaction

Welcome back to the second installment of our series where we’re taking a closer look at some really interesting covenant proposals that are gaining traction and are worth understanding in detail. CHECKSIGFROMSTACK (CSFS), outlined in BIP 348 by Brandon Black and Jeremy Rubin, might surprise you – it’s not actually a covenant itself! As I

Frustration is mounting within the Pi Network community. As the Pi token sinks to new record lows, users are increasingly voicing their worries about the project’s future path. Adding fuel to the fire, Pi Network Turkey, the largest regional community group, released a strong statement on April 3rd. They accuse the project team of ignoring

Hong Kong is taking fraud allegations surrounding First Digital Trust (FDT), the company behind the FDUSD stablecoin, very seriously. Lawmaker Johnny Ng has publicly stated that authorities are prepared to act swiftly if these allegations are proven true. Ng addressed investor concerns in an X post on April 3, reassuring everyone that despite this recent

Get ready, Bitcoiners! As the Bitcoin Conference 2025 draws closer – mark your calendars for May 27-29th at the Venetian in Las Vegas – prepare to be captivated by the visionary digital artist Post Wook. Celebrated for her breathtaking surreal and psychedelic landscapes that artfully blend cosmic wonders with elements of nature, Post Wook is

Ye Zhang, a co-founder of Scroll, an Ethereum layer-2 network, recently voiced his disagreement with the idea of Ethereum charging fees to layer-2 networks. In a comprehensive post on social media on April 2nd, Zhang explained his concerns. He believes this proposed fee structure is detrimental to Ethereum’s long-term goals, labeling it a “toxic” strategy

Exciting news from Breez today! They’ve just launched Misty Breez, a brand-new application showcasing the power of the Breez SDK. This SDK was created with a simple mission: to make integrating the Lightning Network into all sorts of apps a breeze! And it’s working – already, tons of cool projects and companies are leveraging the

Fantastic news! The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is doubling down on its commitment to freedom with a fresh round of funding from its Bitcoin Development Fund. They’re sending 1 billion satoshis (that’s 10 whole BTC!) to empower over 20 incredible projects around the world. These grants are specifically designed to boost open-source Bitcoin development, decentralize

Want to know where illicit crypto drug money is flowing? A new report from blockchain security experts at TRM Labs reveals a startling trend: Russian-language darknet marketplaces have become the undeniable kings of crypto-fueled drug transactions in 2024. The report digs into the numbers, showing these platforms are responsible for a staggering 97% plus of