Layer 1
The original cryptocurrency and proof-of-work blockchain.
A peer-to-peer electronic cash system launched in 2009. Proof-of-work mining secures a UTXO ledger with a fixed 21 million coin supply; Script, SegWit and Taproot enable programmable spending conditions, and the Lightning Network adds fast off-chain payments.
BitcoinBeginnerA Chinese court has convicted several staff members of the cryptocurrency exchange BKEX for their involvement in facilitating crypto contract gambling. The convictions highlight the ongoing crackdown on cryptocurrency-related activities in China, even as the regulatory landscape surrounding…
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CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced its plans to launch options on its Bitcoin ‘Friday’ futures contracts. This new offering is set to begin trading on February 24, 2025, pending regulatory review. These options contracts will be the first financially settled…
#altcoin#crypto#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerNuvve Holding Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company specializing in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced plans to allocate up to 30% of its excess cash to purchase Bitcoin. This move aligns with the company’s broader strategy to diversify its treasury holdings and…
#crypto#ev
BitcoinBeginnerJapanese firm Metaplanet has announced plans to raise over $745 million to fund Bitcoin purchases. The company aims to acquire 21,000 BTC by 2026, positioning itself as a leader in Japan’s Bitcoin renaissance. This ambitious move is expected to significantly impact the cryptocurrency market and…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe Arizona Senate has advanced legislation that would establish a state-level Bitcoin Reserve. This move signifies a significant step towards broader adoption of Bitcoin within government treasuries. The Arizona State Senate Finance Committee passed the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB1025),…
#crypto#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerKraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, announced on X that it had sent a payment to the newly liberated Ross Ulbricht to help the Silk Road founder get back on his feet. The exchange transferred $111,111 in Bitcoin (BTC) and $102,366 to freeross.org, Ulbricht’s official website that allows users to…
#crypto#kraken
BitcoinBeginnerMetaMask and Ramp Network have expanded their partnership to enable direct cash outs from Ethereum Layer-2 networks. This new feature allows MetaMask users to seamlessly convert their Ethereum (ETH) tokens held on L2s, such as Optimism, Polygon, and BNB Chain, into fiat currencies without the need…
#crypto#defi#layer-2
BitcoinBeginnerEl Salvador has once again added Bitcoin to its national reserves, purchasing 12 BTC despite a previous agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scale back some of its crypto-related policies. This latest acquisition brings the country’s total Bitcoin holdings to 6,044 BTC, valued…
#crypto#el-salvador
BitcoinBeginnerPresident Trump’s top priorities for his second term include improving public safety, achieving energy independence, promoting “American values,” and reducing government spending. On January 20, US President Donald Trump unveiled his administration’s “America First Priorities,” but there was no…
#crypto#donald-trump#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerThe Oklahoma state legislature has introduced a bill that would establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve. If passed, this legislation would make Oklahoma the first state in the United States to officially allocate a portion of its state treasury reserves to Bitcoin. House Bill 1203, also known as the…
#crypto#united-states
BitcoinBeginnerThe US, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning about North Korea’s expanding cryptocurrency hacking attempts. In a recent statement, the three nations expressed deep concern over the North Korean regime’s persistent use of cyberattacks to fund its illicit weapons programs. The…
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