07/08/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/btc-bullish-run-fueled-by-institutional-interest
Bitcoin's Bullish Run Fueled by Institutional Interest
The increase in Bitcoin’s fiat exchange rates over the past several weeks may have been driven by a surge in institutional interest, according to a number of analysts, and may continue well into the future if current events are any indicator.
07/07/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/btc-miners-use-more-sustainable-energy-than-ever
Bitcoin Mining Uses More Sustainable Energy Than Any Other Industry
A new study estimates that the Bitcoin mining industry's sustainable energy mix has increased to nearly 53%, which is more than any other industry, including banking, gold, and agriculture.
07/05/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/bitmap-theory-claims-to-bring-metaverse-to-btc
Bitmap Theory Claims To Bring The Metaverse To Bitcoin
A new open-source standard called Bitmap Theory allows individuals to claim ownership of Bitcoin blocks, which theoretically could be used to create unique digital assets in the metaverse. The protocol is gaining traction in much of the Bitcoin community.
07/04/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/fake-trezor-wallet-app-steals-users-bitcoin
Fake Trezor Wallet App Steals Users' Bitcoin
A fake Trezor Wallet app has been found on the App Store, and is possibly allowing users' Bitcoin to be stolen. The app, called "Trezor Wallet Suite," is not affiliated with the Trezor brand hardware wallets.
07/03/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/fed-rate-hike-pauses-show-importance-of-bitcoin
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes, Shows Importance Of Bitcoin Adoption
The United States Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) declined to raise interest rates this month, as was widely expected. But the establishment may be underestimating the power of Bitcoin.
07/03/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/mt-gox-hackers-charged-by-us-doj
Mt. Gox Hackers Charged By U.S. Department Of Justice
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that it has charged two individuals, Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner, for their alleged roles in the 2011 hack of Mt. Gox, a now-defunct Bitcoin exchange.
07/01/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/texas-legislature-weighs-in-on-bitcoin-mining
Texas Legislature Weighs In On Bitcoin Mining
Legislators out of Texas in the United States passed two bills in support of Bitcoin miners during their recent legislative session.
07/01/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/users-can-now-convert-nfts-from-eth-to-btc
New Token Standard Allows Users To Transfer ETH NFTs To The BTC Blockchain
A new token standard called BRC-721E has been released that allows users to transfer their Ethereum-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the Bitcoin blockchain.
07/01/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/biden-admin-drops-proposed-bitcoin-mining-tax
Biden Administration Drops Proposed 30% Tax on Bitcoin Mining
The Biden administration has seemingly agreed, as part of the recent debt ceiling deal, to drop a proposed 30% tax on Bitcoin mining, in what represents a major victory for the Bitcoin community.
06/30/2023
https://hifibitcoin.substack.com/p/bitcoin-and-presidential-bitcoiners
Bitcoin’s Mainstream Acceptance Grows As Presidential Candidates Include It In Their Platforms
Bitcoin, the world's first and most popular cryptocurrency, has been gaining mainstream acceptance in recent years, so much so that presidential candidates are adding it to their political platforms.