Square Enables Bitcoin Payments at POS for US Merchants
Block's Square is rolling out automatic Bitcoin payment capabilities at point-of-sale terminals for eligible US merchants, with instant USD settlement by defaul…
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Bitcoin Hashrate Posts First Q1 Drop in 6 Years Amid AI Pivot
Bitcoin's mining hashrate declined in Q1 2024 for the first time in six years as miners shift resources to AI infrastructure, potentially reshaping the industry…
Square Automatically Enables Bitcoin for Millions of Sellers
Block's Square payment processor has switched Bitcoin acceptance from opt-in to opt-out, automatically enabling cryptocurrency payments for eligible merchants.
U.S. Senators Introduce 'Mined in America Act' to Boost BTC Mining
Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have introduced legislation aimed at reshoring Bitcoin mining to the United States while establishing a codified Strate…
Bitcoin Surges on Trump Iran Negotiations, Oil Market Uncertainty
Bitcoin climbs as Trump signals progress in Iran talks with threats of military action. Geopolitical tensions and oil market implications drive crypto volatilit…
Bitcoin Rebounds to $67,400 Amid Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin recovered from a dip below $65,200 as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East with Houthis entering the Iran conflict. The cryptocurrency's vo…
Bitcoin Custodians: Why Institutions Pay for Hidden Risk
Institutions pay custodians hefty fees for security that may introduce counterparty risk. Bitcoin's onchain governance offers an alternative without middlemen.
Ethereum's Number-Two Ranking at Risk as 2026 Flippening Odds Soar
Polymarket traders now assess a 59% probability that Ethereum will lose its second-place cryptocurrency position by 2026, up dramatically from 17% earlier this …
Bitcoin, Ethereum Face Quantum Computing Security Challenge
Major blockchain networks diverge on quantum-resistant strategies as the crypto community debates timing and technical approaches to emerging threats.
BNP Paribas Launches Bitcoin and Ether ETNs for French Retail Investors
BNP Paribas expands crypto offerings with six new Bitcoin and Ether ETNs in France, signaling accelerating institutional adoption across Europe as regulatory fr…