Bitcoin Mining Firms Expand Mining Operations
Learn About Crypto Despite the recession across the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin miners continue to accumulate more holdings. Additionally, these mining companies have continued to expand their operations in 2022. A recent report from Arcane Research stated that the Bitcoin mining firms that
Bitcoin Lightning Network Growth Slows To Start 2022
The capacity of the Bitcoin Lightning Network has been steadily growing over the past few months. This capacity recently hit the 3,400 BTC level after maintaining a growth streak in 2021. A report from Arcane Research notes that the capacity’s growth
Internet Computer Integration Of Bitcoin and Ethereum
Internet Computer plans to integrate Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of 2022. The integration of the two largest blockchain networks will be part of the roadmap for Internet Computer in 2022 and the coming years. Dfinity released the Internet Computer
EU Propose Ban on Proof-of-Work Cryptos
Lawmakers in Europe are planning to target crypto’s using proof-of-work mining, which could result in a ban on proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining across the 27 countries that make up the European Union. This move comes amid concerns over the associated energy
Mexican Senator Says Country Should Adopt Bitcoin
The Salvadoran government has been highlighting the benefits derived from the adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. The benefits realized seem to have attracted the attention of Mexico, with a government official in the country urging for the adoption of
Belgian MP First EU Politician Paid Salary In Bitcoin
The level of global crypto adoption has significantly grown over the past year. A space previously surrounded by skepticism, myths and misinformation is now attracting the attention of legislatures. A Belgian member of parliament is the latest individual to join the
DoJ Recovers 90,000 Bitcoin From Bitfinex Hack
The Bitfinex hack was one of the largest ones in the cryptocurrency community. The hack that happened in 2016 was left unsolved for over five years, but the perpetrators have since been brought to justice. On February 1, the wallets involved
Arizona Looking To Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
A bill proposing the introduction of Bitcoin as legal tender in the U.S. State of Arizona was introduced by Senator Wendy Rogers on January 28th. Bill ‘SB 1341’ proposes making Bitcoin a legal medium of exchange, allowing citizens to pay
MicroStrategy Holding Virtual Bitcoin For Corporations Conference
MicroStrategy, a publicly-traded business analytics and intelligence company, is hosting its second Bitcoin for Corporations Conference. The conference’s objective is to enable corporations to adopt Bitcoin. MicroStrategy has invested heavily in Bitcoin. The company’s Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2021
Bitfarms Buys Another 1000 Bitcoin During Dip
Bitfarms, a leading Bitcoin mining company based in Canada, has announced the addition of another 1000 BTC. The company bought the additional Bitcoin during the price dip that happened during the first week of 2022. The recent purchase comes as the