Today marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Hal Finney, a renowned cryptographer and computer scientist who played a pivotal role in the early days of Bitcoin. Finney, who passed away in 2014 due to complications from ALS, is…
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An Untold Story of Bitcoin in Thailand
In the rapidly expanding global Bitcoin community, Western biases often dominate the narrative, overlooking diverse stories from around the world. One such story belongs to Didier Somnuke, a small business owner in the heart of Bangkok, a city known for…
A Manual Guide to Killing Bitcoin: The Eternal Return
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your copy. Every morning at 6am, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the cynic weatherman Phil Connors wakes up to experience the same day over and over and over…
Nasdaq Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Index Options, Aims to Boost Crypto Market Maturity
Nasdaq, in collaboration with CF Benchmarks, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade the Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options (XBTX). If approved, this new product will offer investors a sophisticated tool to manage and hedge…
Hilbert Group Partners with Xapo Bank to Launch $200 Million Bitcoin Hedge Fund
Hilbert Capital, a division of Hilbert Group AB, has entered into a significant partnership with Xapo Bank to manage a new Bitcoin hedge fund, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The fund is expected to receive over…
BTC Currently Valued at Fair Market Price, Bitcoin Magazine Pro Data Shows
At the time of writing, Bitcoin is currently valued at $63,500, deemed a fair market price according to the Bitcoin Cycle Master chart and data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro. The Bitcoin Cycle Master chart integrates on-chain metrics, including Coin Value…
Semler Scientific Buys Additional $5 Million Worth of Bitcoin
Medical device company Semler Scientific announced it purchased an additional 83 Bitcoin for $5 million in cash. This latest buy expands Semler’s total Bitcoin holdings to 1,012 BTC acquired for $68 million. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Public Company Semler Scientific buys…
Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Hits HK $2 Billion in AUM
The three spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong have surpassed HK$2 billion (around $272 million) in assets under management since launching earlier this year. NEW: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong #Bitcoin ETFs surpass HK $2 billion in assets under management.…
US Bitcoin ETFs Saw the Sixth Consecutive Day of Inflows
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded their sixth straight day of net inflows on August 23rd, totalling around $65 million. The sustained run of positive flows highlights the growing institutional demand for regulated Bitcoin exposure. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)…
4,500 Companies Now Pay Their Employees in Bitcoin Using Bitwage
As Bitwage celebrated its 10-year anniversary today, the company highlighted its growth in enabling Bitcoin and crypto payroll solutions. Since 2014, Bitwage has focused on bringing transparency and efficiency to global workforce payments. Bitcoin and crypto payroll platform Bitwage announced…