Trump’s GENIUS Act: A Landmark Move to Establish America as the Crypto Capital of the World
In a historic move for the cryptocurrency industry, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, aiming to position the United States as the global hub for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. This legislation lays a robust regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, which Trump described as “perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth […]
Is the Bitcoin Treasury Company Model a Recipe for Disaster?
In recent times, the rise of bitcoin treasury companies has sparked conversations and debates among investors and analysts. Leading the pack, a notable company has shifted from a traditional business model into a treasury-centric operation, acquiring vast amounts of bitcoin while enticing new investors with high yield promises. However, beneath this seemingly innovative approach lies […]
Donald Trump Endorses Bitcoin as Essential for U.S. Economy
In an unexpected turn of events, Former President Donald Trump has publicly endorsed Bitcoin, labeling it a crucial American asset that has the potential to relieve pressure on the U.S. dollar significantly. Speaking on June 27, 2025, Trump stated that Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative investment; rather, it has matured into a legitimate […]
Unveiling Bitcoin 2025: A Transformative Experience in Las Vegas
We all know that Bitcoin is revolutionizing the financial landscape, but attending the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas offered a firsthand experience that showcased the depth and passion of this community. For anyone intrigued by cryptocurrency—be you a novice or a seasoned expert—this conference is an absolute must. Let me take you through the […]
Ireland’s Bitcoin Revolution: Understanding ‘A Sound Punt’ and Its Impact on Monetary Sovereignty
For years, Bitcoin in Ireland has been a topic of discussion at grassroots levels. From pubs and meetups to Telegram debates and public skepticism, it has simmered quietly beneath the surface. However, a notable shift is underway with the introduction of “A Sound Punt: The Case for Ireland’s Interest in Bitcoin”, released by Bitcoin Network […]
Inside Bitcoin Core Development: Insights from Sjors Provoost
At the recent MIT Bitcoin Expo, I had the unique opportunity to engage with Sjors Provoost, a prominent developer of Bitcoin Core. After transitioning from a physicist to a Bitcoin developer in 2017, Sjors has made significant contributions to the project. His journey reflects a common trend of scientists moving into the tech space, especially […]
Global X Launches Innovative ETFs in Canada: Explore Bitcoin and Small-Cap Investments
Global X Investments Canada Inc. has made a significant stride in the Canadian ETF market by unveiling three new Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) on Cboe Canada. These ETFs—Global X Enhanced Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RSCL), Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCC), and Global X Enhanced Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCL)—are designed to provide investors […]
Revolutionizing Bitcoin Mining: How SLICE Enhances PPLNS for Demand Response
Bitcoin mining has evolved significantly, moving away from GPUs in basements to sophisticated operations involving ASICs and enterprise-level players. However, with these changes, many miners have expressed concerns about the traditional PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares) model. They fear it penalizes miners who need to curtail operations for demand response strategies. This concern has […]
Addressing Protocol Vulnerabilities: Antoine Poinsot’s Great Consensus Cleanup
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin protocol is paramount. Recently, at the MIT Bitcoin Expo, I had the opportunity to meet Antoine Poinsot, a prominent Bitcoin Core developer currently associated with Chaincode Labs. Poinsot is driving a crucial initiative known as the Great Consensus Cleanup, which […]
Debunking the Absurdity of Project Eleven’s Quantum Bounty for Bitcoin Security
Project Eleven, a quantum computing research group, recently stirred controversy by offering a 1 bitcoin reward for any team that can demonstrate breaking an elliptic curve cryptographic (ECC) key using Shor’s algorithm on a quantum computer. This challenge aims to assess Bitcoin’s vulnerability to quantum computing threats, but the timeline and incentive provided raise serious […]