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The University of Wyoming (UW) has established the UW Bitcoin Research Institute, marking the first academic institute dedicated to Bitcoin studies. Dr. Bradley Rettler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy and author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin, has been appointed as the inaugural director, Rettler announced on the Genesis Stage at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville.The institute aims to elevate the quality and impact of Bitcoin research by creating faculty positions for Bitcoin research, incentivizing and rewarding good academic research on Bitcoin, encouraging young scholars to pursue Bitcoin research projects, and providing workshops on related papers and…

On Friday, US Sen. Tim Scott, the top Republican from South Carolina who is a member of the Senate Banking Committee, was among keynote speakers at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. Scott, who might chair the committee if Republicans regain control of the Senate, gave a strong message: the government should support the crypto industry. “We have to get rid of the guys who are in the way,” Scott said, referring especially to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler as a main impediment to crypto innovation. Speaking with fellow crypto enthusiast US Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Scott’s comments connected…

Bitcoin mining behemoth, Marathon Digital has made headlines by investing a staggering $100 million in BTC. This substantial investment comes despite BTC’s previous price drops, underscoring the mining giant’s confidence in the long term potential of the pioneer cryptocurrency.  MARA Buys $100 Million Worth Of BTC In a press release published on Thursday, July 25, MARA, (recently rebranded from Marathon Digital) announced that it has purchased an additional $100 million worth of BTC. This substantial Bitcoin investment marks a significant increase in MARA’s already impressive Bitcoin holdings.  Related Reading MARA’s latest BTC acquisition has brought its balance sheet holdings to…

Based on the present rate of outflows, ETHE’s Ether reserves could be exhausted within weeks.

PARIS & NASHVILLE, Tennessee | Ledger, the world leader in Digital Asset security for consumers and enterprises, today launched for sale Ledger Flex, its second new product launch in 2024. Released during Ledger’s tenth anniversary, Ledger Flex and the previously released Ledger Stax mark the inception of a new generation of Ledger hardware, featuring secure E Ink® touchscreen displays powered by Ledger’s Secure OS. Ledger Flex is available to purchase today on Ledger.com and through our retail partners around the world for $249, shipping immediately.Ledger Flex marks the new standard for Ledger devices, featuring NFC and a secure E Ink®…

Many Mt. Gox creditors have finally been repaid their Bitcoin (BTC) after a decade of waiting. News reports have shown many creditors have been repaid through the US-based crypto exchange Kraken. As expected, the news of more BTC potentially flooding the market has led to concerns about its effects on the price of Bitcoin. Analysts and investors alike have expressed concerns that the influx of Bitcoin into the market could result in increased selling pressure, potentially driving down the price of the cryptocurrency. However, data reports have shown many of the repaid creditors are opting to hold their assets rather…

In a recent presentation, Linda P. Jones, a former Wall Street financial expert and author of the bestseller “3 Steps to Quantum Wealth: The Wealth Heiress’ Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Cryptocurrencies,” detailed her bullish outlook for Ripple, leveraging a valuation comparison with Coinbase and the potential of XRP. Why Ripple Could Be Massively Undervalued Jones began by noting Ripple’s present valuation on the Linqto investment platform at $7.5 billion—a stark contrast to its 2020 and 2022 valuations of $10 billion and $15 billion respectively. These figures were determined during Ripple’s Series C buyback phases. She underscored this…

Two of the new Coinbase directors have previously served under US presidents, while the other has extensive experience in the management consulting industry.

The ethereum.org Translatathon is back this August! This is your chance to contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem by translating Ethereum.org from English into your native language. Not only will you be helping to make Ethereum more accessible, but you’ll also have the opportunity to compete for exciting prizes. How to participate Applications are now open! Anyone can apply to participate until August 9th when the translation period officially starts. Apply here From August 9th to 18th, participants will compete to translate the most content for ethereum.org and Ethereum ecosystem, with a chance to win a share of the $30,000 prize…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMicroStrategy and Bitcoin Magazine Launch “Bitcoin for Corporations” at The Bitcoin ConferenceNashville, Tennessee – July 25, 2024 – In a significant move to further drive corporate Bitcoin adoption, Bitcoin Magazine and MicroStrategy have announced the launch of Bitcoin for Corporations. This strategic partnership aims to provide comprehensive resources and educational content to corporate leaders, underscoring a joint commitment to fostering Bitcoin adoption and education on a global scale. The announcement was made live by Michael Saylor, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, on the live desk during the 2024 Bitcoin Conference.Bitcoin for Corporations leverages the combined strengths of Bitcoin Magazine…