Terra smash buys $139M Bitcoin, wallet reaches 31,000 BTC
The Bitcoin wallet belonging to Terra amassed a further $139,000,000 in Bitcoin, bringing its total coffers up to 31,000 BTC or $1.47 billion.
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Shitcoins are ‘garbage’: Bitcoin-only brokers on freedom and finance
Bitcoin-only exchanges explain that selling altcoins is an attractive business model that sidesteps far greater long-term benefits for society, such as greater freedoms and financial prosperity.
Bitcoin stealing malware: Bitter reminder for crypto users to stay vigilant
A Bitcoin user was tricked into sending 0.255 Bitcoin to the wrong address due to Malware running on their computer.
No crypto for criminals: Coinjoin BTC mixing tool to block illicit transactions
The founder of the Wasabi Wallet called the decision a major setback for Bitcoin’s fungibility, while one of the developers advocated for the use of other privacy coordinators over zkSNACKs.
El Salvador Switches Tech Providers — Chooses Alphapoint to Operate Chivo Bitcoin Wallet
On February 2, 2022, the blockchain infrastructure provider Alphapoint has announced that the Salvadoran government has chosen the firm to operate the bitcoin wallet Chivo. The bitcoin wallet is the…
Microstrategy lost $146M to Bitcoin impairment charges in Q4 2021
MicroStrategy currently holds a total of 125,051 BTC acquired for $3.78 billion at an average price of $30,200 per Bitcoin.
Block job postings reveal Jack Dorsey’s Bitcoin plans
Holding true to their promises made last year, Block (formerly Square) plans to develop open-source Bitcoin mining systems and hardware wallets in 2022.
Coinone will stop withdrawals to unverified external wallets
The exchange plans to verify users’ names and resident registration details to ensure crypto transactions were “not used for illegal activities such as money laundering.”
Robinhood plans to launch beta crypto wallets in January as HOOD drops to $17
The forthcoming crypto wallet will allow users to deposit and withdraw Bitcoin, Ether, Dogecoin and other tokens, the company said.
Some Salvadorans claim funds are missing from their Chivo wallets
“No tech support and only useless calls, where is my money," said Luis Guardado in a direct appeal to El Salvador President Nayib Bukele.