The Nakamoto update will decouple block production from Bitcoin itself, solving the problem of network congestion Stacks has had since it launched its mainnet in 2021.
Hong Kong Boards the ETF Express
The jurisdiction is the latest to approve exchange-traded funds for bitcoin, giving a boost to BTC.
Bitcoin First, Not Only: Fostering Widespread Adoption Through Education
‘I’m a Pro-Freedom Candidate’: John Deaton on his Senate Race With Elizabeth Warren
The election pits a fierce crypto advocate against one of its biggest political opponents. Deaton is a speaker at this year’s Consensus festival, in May.
Allen Farrington: Capital in the 21st Century
How Investors Should Handle Celsius in Their Tax Returns This Year
Creditors to the failed crypto lender have got their dollars back after bankruptcy, but working out the tax implications is going to take longer, says Koinly’s Michelle Legge.
Why Bitcoin Halving Calculators Are Out of Sync
The famously pre-planned, programmatic event, currently predicted for April 19, is surprisingly hard to predict at minute scales.
The Halving Highlights Why Bitcoin Needs to Upgrade
Higher fees from Ordinals and BRC-20 may be good for miners but they risk pushing activity to the fragmented world of L2s and harming adoption of Bitcoin around the world. Proposals for “OP_CAT” and CTV would upgrade the network and allow more innovation at the chain-level, says Bob Bodily, CEO of Bioniq, an Ordinals marketplace.
How to Get Funded in Crypto
The SEC’s Suit Against Unswap Is an Opening Attack Against DeFi
The DEX received a Wells Notice from the regulator, suggesting an enforcement action is imminent. While we don’t know the nature of the potential charges, the news raises the threat of legal jeopardy for decentralized finance.
Crypto for Advisors: Are ETH ETFs Coming?
Market odds of approval in May are dwindling, but David Lawant and Purvi Maniar of FalconX say we’ll likely see an ETH ETF approval over the next 12-18 months.
The Rise of Crypto Options and Structured Products
Retail dominance of crypto trading and the lack of institutional infrastructure and participation has led to imbalance in the structure of the options market. Here’s how we can address these challenges, says Abdulla Kanoo, Co-Founder of ARP Digital.
BTC Halving: Sell-The-News or Buy-The-Alt-Rotation
Contrasting Bitcoin derivatives with Ethereum’s tells us a story around the potential opportunity for a post-halving rotation.
‘What Are We Waiting for’? SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Discusses Moving Crypto Regulation Foward
Known for her fiery dissenting opinions, “Crypto Mom” discusses how the SEC operates, why she wants to see crypto thrive and her “Safe Harbor” proposal to allow projects to decentralize.
Ordinals Defy Bitcoin’s Design Principles but Offer Miners Huge Post-Halving Advantages
Ordinal inscriptions and BRC-20 tokens are controversial for using up valuable space on the Bitcoin network. But, with rewards set to be cut in half, they offer a lifeline for miners as they adapt to new blockchain economics.
How the Halving Will Impact the Bitcoin Market
While speculators will likely position themselves in advance of the halving on April 20, long- term investors should pay minimal attention to the halving itself, and rather focus on the demand side of the market, says Torbjørn Bull Jenssen, CEO of K33.
Is the Sam Bankman-Fried Story Over?
Last month, I attended Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing hearing. Not that anyone asked, but I have some thoughts.
Why Christie’s First Bitcoin Inscriptions Auction Matters
With the halving and new tech set to give Ordinals a further lift, Bitcoin-based inscriptions are demonstrating staying power and some advantages over NFTs. Christie’s is taking notice with a new initiative.
Crypto Does Not Have an Illicit Finance Problem, Bad Actors Do
6 Ways the Halving Will Impact Bitcoin Mining
The next Bitcoin halving, scheduled for April 20, is poised to significantly impact the mining landscape. Below Jaran Mellerud, of Hashlabs Mining, forecasts for what lies ahead.