Something has fundamentally changed in this ecosystem. A big shift in the core ethos of things. Regardless of what you think about politics in the wider world, Bitcoin itself as a network and protocol was something explicitly designed to function in a hostile environment, in an environment where politics and governments are actively antagonistic towards […]

CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, has announced plans to introduce options on its Bitcoin Friday futures starting February 24, pending regulatory approval. These new contracts will be the first cryptocurrency options from CME Group to be financially settled, with expirations available each business day, Monday through Friday. Financially-settled options, also known as cash-settled […]

Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. The news got buried in part due to Trump’s inauguration and subsequent rumblings of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), but developer b10c recently published research showing that F2Pool — a mining pool representing ~11% of hash power on the Bitcoin network — is censoring OFAC-sanctioned transactions… again. In case you […]

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is contemplating a groundbreaking shift in its investment strategy by considering the allocation of up to 5% of its reserves into Bitcoin. This potential move, led by Governor Aleš Michl, could position the CNB as the first major central bank in the West to hold digital assets. BREAKING: 🇨🇿 Czech […]

Things have changed now, and I don’t think people have truly grasped the scope of that change. For all his flaws, and complete lack of personal care on the subject, a sitting President has made promises to act favorably towards this space from a regulatory point of view. Obviously, many of the things he will […]

Bitcoin has been making waves in the financial world, with many speculating about its potential to reach new heights. As we explore whether the Bitcoin price can realistically hit $200,000 this cycle, we’ll dive into the market dynamics and what drives prices higher. For an in-depth complete analysis, refer to the original Can Bitcoin Realistically […]

In the rapidly evolving world of Bitcoin adoption, few regulatory shifts carry the magnitude of SAB 121’s recent rescission. According to prominent Bitcoin advocate and investor Preston Pysh, this development is a watershed moment that could have more far-reaching implications than even the much-debated concept of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. My thoughts on the two […]

In a recent series of tweets, David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc, shared highlights from a private conversation with President Donald Trump. Bailey revealed that Trump expressed unwavering support for the Bitcoin community. According to Bailey, the former president stated, “He’s with us 100%, we’re going to send things to much greater heights, and we’re […]

Bitcoin’s decentralized consensus mechanism works based on some cleverly crafted incentive structures. The first and fundamental rule is that the chain with the most work is the correct one. This single rule obviates the need for a central arbitrator, determining which chain is correct as a function of the efforts of thousands of decentralized parties, […]

Founders: Becca Rubenfeld and Rob Hamilton Date Founded: March 2022 Location of Headquarters: Nashville, TN Number of Employees: Five (soon to be seven) Website: https://www.anchorwatch.com/ Public or Private? Private After almost three years of development, AnchorWatch has rolled out its product — a collaborative bitcoin multisig vault that comes with an insurance policy. The company […]