Category: Bitcoin

Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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Will Quantum Computers Break Bitcoin and the Internet? Here’s the Outlook From Quantum Physicist Anastasia Marchenkova

A Quantum physicist is revealing that while quantum computers pose no risk to Bitcoin mining, they threaten the algorithms that keep Bitcoin and the internet secure. In a recent video, Anastasia Marchenkova argues Bitcoin has a built-in design that protects it against entities using quantum algorithms to mine BTC at a rapid rate. “Let’s say

BTC rewards app Lolli raises $5M from Reddit founder, Serena Williams, and more

Bitcoin rewards app, Lolli, has announced the close of its pre-series A fundraising round after raising $5 million. The round saw investment from a diverse array of participants, including Seven Seven Six — the venture capital firm co-founded by Reddit executive chairman Alexis Ohanian — Serena Williams’ Serena Ventures, management company Night Media, and various

Wirex halts UK signups after consultation with financial regulator

London-based cryptocurrency and fintech firm Wirex has announced that it will no longer take on new U.K.-based customers following discussions with the jurisdictional regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority. The decision to temporarily halt U.K. sign-ups was apparently voluntary, according to a press release posted by Wirex on March 24, however, it did follow hot on

Most asset managers still in ‘education mode’ on crypto, says Fidelity

Michael Derbin, head of Fidelity Institutional, thinks that many wealth managers and financial advisors still lack the requisite in-depth knowledge when it comes to digital assets. Whereas some wealth managers are by now “sophisticated” and “comfortable” with cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology, he said, many others lag behind. In an interview at Reuters Digital Asset

Elon Musk says Tesla now accepts Bitcoin from US customers

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla cars can now be purchased using Bitcoin (BTC). The electric car company’s CEO and “Technoking” said the firm would operate Bitcoin nodes directly, and would hold on to the Bitcoin it accumulates without converting it to fiat. You can now buy a Tesla with Bitcoin — Elon Musk (@elonmusk)