Saving Seeds in DNA: Bitcoin as Information
I recently converted a Bitcoin seed phrase into a DNA sequence, just because I can. Using only the first four letters of the BIP39 seed words, a 12-word seed phrase can be stored in a mere 48 nucleotides of DNA. (For comparison, the average gene is several thousand nucleotides...
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Bitcoin Hits New Heights Between BlackRock Success and London Approval
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. Bitcoin has had another period of intense and record-breaking success,...
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BitGo Rolls Out RBF Integration for Faster Bitcoin Transaction Processing
BitGo, a prominent provider of Bitcoin wallets and custody solutions, has unveiled a new enhancement to its platform with the introduction of Replace-By-Fee (RBF) integration, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This new feature is designed to increase the speed of Bitcoin transaction processing, offering users...
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Over 25 Leading Bitcoin Companies Rally for Official Bitcoin Emoji
Today, more than 25 leading Bitcoin organizations joined forces under the banner of the ‘Bitcoin Deserves an Emoji’ movement. Spearheaded by Nexo, this global initiative is dedicated to securing an official Bitcoin emoji for digital keyboards everywhere, signaling a monumental step toward recognizing Bitcoin’s multifaceted role in society as...
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Bitcoin on Wheels: The Story of Bitcoinetas
You may have seen that picture of Michael Saylor in a bitcoin-branded van, with a cheerful guy right next to the car door. This one: Ariel Aguilar and La Bitcoineta European Edition at BTC Prague. That car is the Bitcoineta European Edition, and the cheerful guy is Ariel Aguilar....
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Bitcoin Exchange Relai Integrates Lightning Network For Its 100,000 European Users
Relai, the Swiss-based Bitcoin app with a self-custody wallet, has announced a new partnership with Blockstream and Breez to integrate the Lightning Network into its platform, benefiting over 100,000 European users, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The Lightning Network offers a scalable solution to facilitate...
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London Stock Exchange To Accept Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note Applications
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) released a “crypto ETN admission factsheet” showcasing its decision to accept applications for Bitcoin exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The move comes as part of the LSE’s efforts to expand its offerings and provide investors with exposure to bitcoin. JUST IN: 🇬🇧 London Stock Exchange to start accepting...
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Donald Trump Says He “Sometimes Will Let People Pay Through Bitcoin”
Former President Donald Trump spoke to CNBC about his stance on Bitcoin today, revealing that he occasionally accepts Bitcoin as payment. In the interview, Trump acknowledged the growing popularity of Bitcoin and that “its taken its own life.” While Trump did not provide specific details about the frequency or...
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Bitcoin Asset Protocol BRC-20 Appoints New Maintainers
The creator of BRC-20 (Bitcoin Request for Comment 20), Domo, has announced his non-profit foundation is now dedicated to the governance of the BRC-20 protocol. This organization, known as the Layer 1 Foundation (L1F), will collaborate with Ordinals companies such as Unisat and Best In Slot to oversee the...
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Digital Currency Group Pushes Back Against NYAG Lawsuit
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. Digital Currency Group, a venture capital firm, has filed a...
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