For as long as bitcoin has existed, self-custody–the ability to transact with and hold your own wealth without the need for a third party intermediary like a bank or other financial institution–has been central to the offer. For some, self custody is a firmly-held belief in the right to “be your own bank.” For others, … Read more
The Norwegian government has announced plans for a temporary ban on new data centers engaged in power-intensive cryptocurrency mining, in an effort to conserve electricity for other industries. Crypto Mining Generates Little for Local Community Norway’s government announced June 20 its intention to implement a temporary ban on the establishment of new data centers engaged … Read more
In a wide-ranging conversation, Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s lead analyst Matt Crosby sat down with on-chain cycle expert Rational Root to explore the pressing question on many investors’ minds: Are Bitcoin’s historic four-year cycles still intact, or is institutional adoption fundamentally altering Bitcoin’s long-established rhythm? The discussion dives into on-chain metrics, ETF flows, market psychology, and … Read more
In a wide-ranging conversation, Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s lead analyst Matt Crosby sat down with on-chain cycle expert Rational Root to explore the pressing question on many investors’ minds: Are Bitcoin’s historic four-year cycles still intact, or is institutional adoption fundamentally altering Bitcoin’s long-established rhythm? The discussion dives into on-chain metrics, ETF flows, market psychology, and … Read more
The likelihood of US regulators approving a wave of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is now a near certainty, signaling a continued pro-crypto shift at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Bloomberg analysts Erich Balchunas and James Seyffart. In a social media post on Friday, Seffart said he and Balchunas have raised their odds … Read more
The world of digital assets is evolving rapidly. South Korea is witnessing a significant breakthrough thanks to Parataxis Holdings, which aims to consolidate its presence in the South Korean public market with an innovative Bitcoin-based treasury platform. Parataxis Holdings and the strategic investment in Bridge Biotherapeutics On June 20, Parataxis Holdings, affiliated with Parataxis Capital … Read more
France has reportedly seen another incident targeting cryptocurrency users, this time involving the kidnapping of a 23-year-old man in a Paris suburb. According to a Thursday report from French news outlet Le Parisien, the victim was abducted in Maisons-Alfort and held captive for several hours while the perpetrators demanded his partner to turn over 5,000 … Read more
The Fetch.ai Foundation has announced a $50 million buyback program for its FET token. The FET token is the core asset of the newly formed Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Alliance. The news has caused the FET price to rise nearly 5% as technicals show reversal signs. As the United Arab Emirates plans to give an artificial … Read more
In brief The FSC has submitted an implementation plan for spot crypto ETFs to the Presidential Committee. Korean won-based stablecoins are also set for regulatory approval by year-end. The move reverses a previous ban from 2017, which cited concerns about financial stability. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission submitted plans Thursday to introduce spot crypto ETFs … Read more
Recent announcements in quantum computing have brought renewed attention to the question of how these advances could impact Bitcoin. In a newly published report, we provide an overview of the current state of quantum computing, the threat model for Bitcoin, and the next steps being considered. This post offers a summary of our key findings … Read more