The annual Oslo Freedom Forum by the Human Rights Foundation is underway in Oslo, Norway. The event, June 3-5, has convened an interdisciplinary group of activists, artists, technologists and entrepreneurs seeking to support freedom fighters and humanitarian initiatives in opposition to authoritarian regimes around the world. The event concludes June 5th with Bitcoin programming for … Read more
For over a year, some have considered bitcoin to be under siege. Fee spikes and transaction volumes associated with Ordinals and Inscriptions have impacted other users, and some even propose these may be cover for a deliberate attack by a well-funded state actor. Yet at the same time, others see the very same events as … Read more
A year following its proposal, a new project revealed today is committed to bringing the Ark concept into reality. Ark Labs has announced it is developing the Bitcoin layer-two network and hopes to capitalize on the growing demand for scalable, low-cost Bitcoin payment solutions. Speaking with Bitcoin Magazine, Marco Argentieri, CEO of Ark Labs, shared … Read more
Thailand has approved launching its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), joining a growing list of countries embracing regulated Bitcoin investment vehicles. BREAKING: 🇹🇭 Thailand SEC approves the first spot #Bitcoin ETF. pic.twitter.com/ju1q83JvVP — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 4, 2024 The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) endorsed asset manager One Asset Management (ONEAM) to … Read more
Australia now officially has its first spot Bitcoin ETF that directly holds BTC. The Monochrome Asset Management’s Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) just began trading as the Cboe Australia exchange opened. Trading under the ticker IBTC, the ETF carries a management fee of 0.98%. BREAKING: 🇦🇺 Australia’s first spot #Bitcoin ETF to hold #BTC directly officially begins trading. pic.twitter.com/k4OPyPDm5O — … Read more
Death and taxes and 21 million Bitcoin. That is what we know to be certain. The rest is conjecture. Today I wanted to share my big bets on the next halving. I am sure I will cringe in 4 years at some of these “prophecies” but some of them will come true. I don’t have … Read more
Fold recently released its Direct to Bitcoin feature as part of a set of features that the team at Fold calls its Bitcoin Checking Account. Fold Users can now auto-convert anywhere from 1% to 100% of their fiat deposits to bitcoin from a checking account through which they can also make payments. This new feature … Read more
Australia is set to join the growing list of countries offering a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with the launch of the country’s first such product expected tomorrow. JUST IN: 🇦🇺 Australia’s first spot #Bitcoin ETF to go live tomorrow. Are you prepared? 🚀 pic.twitter.com/EfKqdMU48P — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 3, 2024 Monochrome Asset Management … Read more
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Inscription Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription. A new inscription A Bitcoin script shone A light on how it could be done So on our nodes it was run Is it on the way out? What are they about? It’s not an OP … Read more
In a historic move, Donald Trump has become the first American President to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for campaign donations. The announcement marks a significant step in the integration of Bitcoin into mainstream politics, highlighting Trump’s commitment to advancing the future of Bitcoin in the United States. Trump’s campaign has partnered with OpenNode, a … Read more
