Solo Miner Hits Again: u/EightofSpace Finds 2nd Bitcoin Block
Reddit user u/EightofSpace solo mined his second Bitcoin block (948146) earning 3.125 BTC using an Avalon Q miner. A growing trend...
Strategy (MSTR) Breaks ‘Never Sell’ Bitcoin Pledge — $2.2 Billion Tax Play
Strategy Inc. signals it will sell Bitcoin tactically, unlocking $2.2B in tax benefits. What this means for Bitcoin holders and self-custody.
Strategy’s $12.5B Bitcoin Loss: What It Really Means
Strategy reported a $12.54 billion Q1 loss from unrealized Bitcoin losses. But they didn't sell a single coin. Here's what that...
Kraken Partners With MoneyGram: Bitcoin Cash-Outs at 500,000 Locations
Kraken partners with MoneyGram to offer Bitcoin cash-outs at 500,000+ locations worldwide. What this means for self-custody and Bitcoin education.
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys Ahead of Earnings
Strategy paused weekly Bitcoin buys before Q1 earnings. Big headline, but the real lesson is custody and why owning keys still...
STRC’s 11.5% Yield: Bitcoin Alpha or Capital-Stack Risk?
Strategy’s new STRC product is getting attention for one reason: an 11.5% annualized yield paid monthly in dollars, while being marketed...
Exodus Bets Self-Custody Can Power Everyday Money
Exodus launches "one app for money" with self-custody at its core, plus a UFC deal. Here's what it means for normal...
Steak ‘n Shake Saves $6 Million Annually with Bitcoin Payments
Steak 'n Shake reveals Bitcoin payments cut processing costs by 50%, saving $6 million annually while attracting 2 million new customers....
U.S. Government Bitcoin Custody Exposed: Insider Stole $40M From Seized Funds
The U.S. government hired a contractor to guard its Bitcoin — and the contractor's son allegedly stole $40M+. A perfect reminder:...
Solo Bitcoin Miner Defies 1-in-100,000 Odds — Wins $222K Block Reward
A solo miner with just 70 TH/s won a full Bitcoin block reward worth ~$222,000. One chance in 100,000 per day....
Quick Reads
WASHINGTON SPENT HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS AND STILL COULDN’T BUY A CRYPTO BILL. THE UNPAID DEVELOPERS JUST SHIPPED BITCOIN CORE 32 ANYWAY.
The Senate killed CLARITY 49-50. The Fed hiked. And while Washington argued, unpaid developers tagged Bitcoin Core 32.0 RC1 - a...
The Senate Just Killed the CLARITY Act 49-50 — And Proved Nobody In Washington Fights For You
49 to 50. That’s how close Washington came to giving the crypto industry a single, clear rule of law. Then the...