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May 17, 2025

Accepting Bitcoin Payments Just Got Easier Courtesy of Flash

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Bitcoin 2025 Conference Aims for Guinness World Record in Las Vegas

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Custodial Lightning wallets allow users to transact without managing private keys or channel liquidity.

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Enter Bitika, the Kenyan startup turning bitcoin’s complexity into a three-step dance, merging the lightning speed of sats with the trusted rhythm of mobile money.

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Bitika: “Disrupting finance sounds exciting—but the reality is messy”

Global fintech leader Revolut has announced a landmark partnership with Lightspark, a pioneer in blockchain infrastructure solutions, to integrate bitcoin’s Lightning Network into its platform.

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Revolut and Lightspark Launch Lightning-Fast Bitcoin Payments Across Europe

Asia has emerged as a powerhouse for bitcoin adoption, with diverse countries across the region embracing the world's leading digital currency in unique ways.

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State of Bitcoin Adoption in Asia 2025

May 7, 2025

In a landmark leap for bitcoin self-custody, Wasabi Wallet announced the release of v2.6.0 "Prometheus," the first version of its privacy-centric desktop software to operate entirely independent of centralized servers.

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Wasabi Wallet Launches v2.6.0 “Prometheus” Update

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Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption in Laos—Small Businesses Leading the Way

In a continent where currencies crumble and banks exclude, a quiet revolution is brewing—one Satoshi at a time. Meet Bitcoin Kaka: the African grassroots army turning bitcoin into a lifeline for millions.

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Bitcoin Kaka: “Bitcoin isn’t just currency-it’s freedom”

May 5, 2025

Meet Arnold and Emily—bitcoin’s dynamic nomad duo—who turned their rage against broken financial systems and cross-border payment nightmares into Blockhunters, a board game where Satoshi’s whitepaper meets Monopoly’s thrill.

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BlockHunters: Satoshi’s Whitepaper Meets Monopoly’s Thrill

May 3, 2025

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What If You Sold Things For Bitcoin? Simulator Shows Missed Profits

How to Hack a City: Bitcoin Bay Foundation’s Playbook

Since the advent of bitcoin and other emerging peer-to-peer decentralized technologies, one question has often resonated: Are regulations necessary, and if so, to what extent?

Crackdown vs. Creativity: Africa’s Bitcoin Policy Paradox

Lightspark, a leader in bitcoin infrastructure innovation, recently announced the official launch of Spark, a groundbreaking protocol designed to transform bitcoin into a high-speed settlement layer for financial applications.

Spark Launches: High-Speed Settlement Protocol for Bitcoin-Powered Financial Innovation

In a landmark moment for bitcoin adoption, BitcoinTravel.com, El Salvador’s pioneering blockchain-based travel platform, today announced the sale of its first airline ticket fully paid with bitcoin.

Bitcoin Travel Makes History with First Bitcoin-Financed Flight Booking

What If You Sold Things For Bitcoin? Simulator Shows Missed Profits

How to Hack a City: Bitcoin Bay Foundation’s Playbook

Crackdown vs. Creativity: Africa’s Bitcoin Policy Paradox

Spark Launches: High-Speed Settlement Protocol for Bitcoin-Powered Financial Innovation

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Spark Launches: High-Speed Settlement Protocol for Bitcoin-Powered Financial Innovation

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SPAR Switzerland, one of the nation’s leading supermarket chains, recently announced the nationwide rollout of bitcoin payments across all its Swiss locations following a successful pilot program.

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Swiss Retailer Spar Embraces Bitcoin Payments Nationwide

April 28, 2025

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The Ethics Of Mixing Bitcoin

In a continent where traditional banking infrastructure remains inaccessible to millions, bitcoin is emerging as a powerful force for financial inclusion across Africa.

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Africa’s Bitcoin Revolution: Disruptive Projects to Watch in 2025

Africa stands at a critical economic crossroads. Despite abundant natural resources and a young, growing population, many African nations continue to grapple with currency instability, high inflation, limited banking access, and expensive remittance corridors.

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How Can Bitcoin Salvage African Economies?

Dr. Francesco Madonna—BitVault’s architect—isn’t just building a wallet; he’s engineering a fortress against humanity’s oldest parasites: greed, coercion, and human error.

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Francesco Madonna: “We designed BitVault so that trust is not required—even in recovery”

Coinkite Inc., a leader in bitcoin security solutions,recently announced major firmware updates for its flagship COLDCARD Mk4 (v5.4.2) and premium COLDCARD Q (v1.3.2) hardware wallets.

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COLDCARD Firmware Updates: Co-Sign Security and Key Teleport Technology

“Making the Complex Simple”: Inside the Bitcoin Manual with Che

The Bitcoin Core development team recently announced the official release of Bitcoin Core v29.0, a major update delivering critical enhancements to network reliability, transaction handling, and developer infrastructure.

Bitcoin Core Version 29.0: Enhanced Security, Network Efficiency, and Developer Tools

52% of March Bitcoin Jobs From Bitcoin-Only Firms Report Shows

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Voltage Payments Launches: Revolutionary Lightning Network Integration

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Bitcoin Core Version 29.0: Enhanced Security, Network Efficiency, and Developer Tools

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Bittr: Hold Your Keys, Own Your Future

Voltage Payments Launches: Revolutionary Lightning Network Integration

“Making the Complex Simple”: Inside the Bitcoin Manual with Che

Bitcoin Core Version 29.0: Enhanced Security, Network Efficiency, and Developer Tools

52% of March Bitcoin Jobs From Bitcoin-Only Firms Report Shows

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Voltage Payments Launches: Revolutionary Lightning Network Integration

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The 7th annual Mining Disrupt Conference, the world’s premier event for bitcoin mining and blockchain technology, officially launches today at the Broward Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Mining Disrupt 2025 Kicks Off: A Global Hub for Bitcoin Mining and Innovation

March 25, 2025

BTC Inc recently announced a major expansion of its Open Source Hub for Bitcoin 2025, set to take place May 27–29 at the Venetian Conference Center in Las Vegas.

Bitcoin 2025 Conference Starts Open Source Hub to Accelerate Decentralized Innovation

March 24, 2025

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Mining Disrupt 2025 Set to Break Record as the Premier Global Bitcoin Mining Event

February 25, 2025

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BtcPlusPlus: Bitcoin Developers Gather for Beach-Side Hackathon in Brazil

February 22, 2025

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Bitika: “Disrupting finance sounds exciting—but the reality is messy”

In the heart of East Africa, where M-Pesa reigns supreme and innovation pulses through bustling markets, a quiet revolution is brewing—one that could redefine how millions interact with money.…

May 9, 2025

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Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption in Laos—Small Businesses Leading the Way

Bitcoin adoption often gets the spotlight in high-growth economies and tech-forward regions. But in the quiet corners of the world, something just as powerful is happening — slowly, locally,…

May 5, 2025

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Bitcoin Kaka: “Bitcoin isn’t just currency-it’s freedom”

In a continent where currencies crumble and banks exclude, a quiet revolution is brewing—one Satoshi at a time. Meet Bitcoin Kaka: the African grassroots army turning bitcoin into a…

May 5, 2025

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BlockHunters: Satoshi’s Whitepaper Meets Monopoly’s Thrill

May 3, 2025

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How to Hack a City: Bitcoin Bay Foundation’s Playbook

May 2, 2025

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Francesco Madonna: “We designed BitVault so that trust is not required—even in recovery”

April 22, 2025

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“Making the Complex Simple”: Inside the Bitcoin Manual with Che

April 19, 2025

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Bittr: Hold Your Keys, Own Your Future

April 16, 2025

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Bitcoin FilmFest 2025 (BFF25): Decentralized Cinema and Sovereign Culture

Accepting Bitcoin Payments Just Got Easier Courtesy of Flash

Bitcoin 2025 Conference Aims for Guinness World Record in Las Vegas

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Bitika: “Disrupting finance sounds exciting—but the reality is messy”

Rethinking Bitcoin’s Units in a Post-Satoshi World

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April 15, 2025

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The Impact of Bitcoin Remittances on the Global Market

April 14, 2025

We break down all the requirements for a Lightning Node, from hardware specifications to software needs and ongoing maintenance considerations.

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April 12, 2025

Meet ManLikeKweks—bitcoin educator, lyrical visionary, and community architect—turning the complexities of blockchain into soulful anthems for East Africa.

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ManLikeKweks: “Proof of work is very fundamental to bitcoin”

BTCPay Server, a leading self-hosted, open-source bitcoin payment processor, today announced the release of its highly anticipated v2.1.0 update, marking a significant leap forward in security, usability, and merchant adoption.

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BTCPay Server Releases Version 2.1.0: Enhanced Security, Expanded Integrations, and Cutting-Edge Features

The LNBits team today announced the official release of LNBits v1.0.0, a landmark update to its widely adopted open-source bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet management platform.

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LNBits Unveils v1.0.0

You can send and receive tips over the Lightning Network using Blink in a way that’s fast, secure, and beginner-friendly.

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How to Send and Receive Tips Over the Lightning Network Using Blink

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Bull Bitcoin Expands into Eurozone: Reinforces Commitment to Privacy and Self-Custody

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Frozen Assets: The Hidden Crisis in Digital Payment Processing

Inside the opaque world of payment processors and the small businesses held hostage by algorithmic decisions. The Algorithm as Judge and Jury At the heart of digital payment infrastructure…

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April 3, 2025

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially signed House Bill 701, known as the "Bitcoin Rights" bill, into law, reinforcing Kentucky's stance as a bitcoin-friendly state and advancing its bitcoin regulation framework.

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Kentucky Governor Enacts ‘Bitcoin Rights’ Bill

March 25, 2025

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January 9, 2025

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The Custodial Lightning Model: Convenience at a Cost

May 13, 2025

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The Custodial Lightning Model: Convenience at a Cost

Custodial Lightning wallets allow users to transact without managing private keys or channel liquidity. The provider handles technical complexities, but this convenience comes with critical…