Bitcoin Magazine Spar Supermarket in Switzerland Starts Accepting Bitcoin SPAR has begun accepting Bitcoin payments at its Zug, Switzerland location, marking another milestone in Switzerland’s progressive approach to bitcoin adoption. The implementation uses the Lightning Network through DFX Swiss’s OpenCryptoPay solution, enabling instant transact
Ripple-Backed Hidden Road Achieves Broker-Dealer License Approval
Ripple Labs-owned Hidden Road has announced that its subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, has received approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer. This approval allows Hidden Road to enhance its recently launched fixed income prime brokerage platform, which currently offers
BONK Symmetrical Triangle Squeeze: Is A Mega Breakout Imminent?
Bonk (BONK), one of the more energetic players in the meme coin space, is showing signs of a potentially explosive move as it coils tighter within a symmetrical triangle pattern. This classic chart formation, characterized by converging trendlines of lower highs and higher lows, often acts as a pressure booster for price action — the […]
Bitcoin Covenants: TXHASH And CHECKTXHASHVERIFY(BIP 346)
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Covenants: TXHASH And CHECKTXHASHVERIFY(BIP 346) This is the third article in a series deep diving into individual covenant proposals that have reached a point of maturity meriting an in-depth breakdown. TXHASH and CHECKTXHASHVERIFY (TXHASH), put forward by Steven Roose and Brandon Black with a BIP number currently unassign
Top Brazil Official Doubles Down On Bitcoin Reserve Plan
Pedro Guerra, chief of staff to Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin, has reaffirmed that he intends to press ahead with the idea of adding Bitcoin to Brazil’s sovereign reserves, arguing that the country can no longer afford to ignore “the most rigorously stress‑tested monetary network on the planet.” The proposal first surfaced late last month when Gue
Binance Lists Balance (EPT) on Alpha and Futures Ahead of Token Generation Event
Key Takeaways: Balance (EPT) will go live on Alpha and Futures at the same time on April 21 through Binance. An airdrop of 3,500 EPT tokens will be credited to eligible users. EPT is the native token of an AI-powered Web3 gaming and social platform backed by a16z. Binance has officially announced the listing of […]
Crypto Mixer eXch Shuts Down After Suspected Involvement in Bybit Hack Fund Laundering
Key Takeaways: eXch reports permanent shutdown after reporting it was being utilized to launder the funds stolen in the $24M Bybit hack. Blockchain investigators traced stolen funds to wallets that were interacting with eXch’s mixing service. The incident highlights growing pressure on crypto mixers in the face of evolving forensic tools. No charge
Bitcoin Whales Hoover Up 300% of Freshly Mined BTC — Could $100K Be on the Horizon?
Bitcoin whales have successfully absorbed 300 newly mined BTC into their vast holdings, according to recent reports. These large holders of Bitcoin have managed to swallow up the freshly minted coins, indicating a strong demand for the leading cryptocurrency. This absorption of new supply by Bitcoin whales showcases their confidence in the future o
HashKey Capital Unveils Asia’s First Regulated XRP Fund Backed by Ripple Investment
Key Takeaways: HashKey Capital launches the first XRP Tracker Fund in Asia with Ripple as an anchor investor. The fund offers institutional-grade exposure to XRP without the need for direct token ownership. The move signals growing regulatory momentum and institutional appetite for crypto investment products in Asia. HashKey Capital has officially
Bitcoin And Crypto Payments Authorized For Municipal Services In Panama City
In a Thursday announcement, the Panama City Council has officially unveiled that is has approved the acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets for municipal services including tax, fees and permits. Panama City Council Votes To Embrace Bitcoin And Crypto Mayor Mayer Mizrachi announced the decision on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting t