Lomond School in Scotland Accepts Bitcoin for Tuition Fees
Lomond School in Helensburgh, Scotland, has made history by becoming the first school in the UK to accept bitcoin as payment for tuition fees. From the fall of 2025, parents will be able to pay fees in the world’s most…
Won vs. Dollar: Diverging Bitcoin Prices Hint at Market Inflection
Since bitcoin briefly dipped below global averages in South Korea on April 9, the past ten days have seen the coin fetch a premium, touching 2.97% above international benchmarks. Seoul’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 3% With fewer high-return domestic investment avenues,…
Clean Cloud Act | New Bill Targets Bitcoin Mining and AI
A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to address the environmental impact of bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Dubbed the Clean Cloud Act, the legislation is being led by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Fees Collapse: Transaction Costs Plunge Over 90% Year-on-Year
Operational expenses for executing transactions on the two leading layer one (L1) blockchain protocols have diminished notably relative to the same period in 2024, reflecting a striking recalibration. Cheaper Than Ever: Blockchain Users Reap Benefits of Fee Freefall Reflecting on…
Piero Coen and Osmo | The Bitcoin-Powered Neo Bank
With a mission to empower the unbanked and revolutionize financial access, Piero Coen, together with Victor Evheverria, founded Osmo to bridge millions of Latin Americans into the modern/global economy. In 2012, he first heard about Bitcoin and like many at…
Bitcoin Miners Press on as Difficulty Climbs 1.42% in Early Saturday Adjustment
Around 4 a.m. Eastern time Saturday, when Bitcoin’s block height reached 893,088, the network difficulty ratcheted upward to a new all‑time high, making the quest for new blocks considerably more difficult for miners. Block 893,088 Triggers Another All‑Time High in…
Designathon 2025 | Designing Bitcoin’s Future Together
The Bitcoin Design Community is hosting its second Designathon on May 4-18, 2025. This global, entirely online event brings together designers, builders, creatives, and bitcoin enthusiasts from around the world to improve bitcoin adoption through thoughtful design solutions. Unlike traditional…
Bitcoin Price Watch: $85K Pivot Sets Stage for Weekend Fireworks
Bitcoin traded at $85,287 on Saturday, commanding a $1.69 trillion market capitalization while moving $10.68 billion across exchanges in 24 hours. During the session, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap roamed between $84,366 and $85,398, packing price tension into a…
Arizona Bitcoin Reserve Bill | Potential Veto Near Approval
Arizona is on the cusp of becoming the first state to have a government-backed bitcoin reserve. State Bill 1373, also known as the Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill, has cleared the Arizona House and is now one vote away from…
Vietnam Unveils Pilot Crypto Exchange Plan to Shape National Regulation
Vietnam is charging into the global crypto race with a bold plan to pilot a national exchange, signaling massive momentum for digital asset regulation and innovation. Vietnam Unveils Plan to Pilot National Crypto Exchange Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance announced on…
