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2025-05-20 08:38:11 UTC

Mempool Research has published an analysis of Bitcoin's UTXO Set, revealing that nearly half of the UTXOs are valued under 1000 satoshis, approximately 30% are related to inscriptions, and over 100,000 Counterparty UTXOs are more than 10 years old.
See the full report here: https://research.mempool.space/utxo-set-report/

2025-05-19 14:20:08 UTC

⚡ Wallet of Satoshi teases a comeback in the US market with a non-custodial product
According to an announcement on X, the widely popular custodial Lightning wallet is preparing to make a comeback in the United States with a non-custodial wallet. It is not clear whether the product will be open-source, but the project has indicated that 'there will be no KYC, on any Wallet of Satoshi, ever!' Wallet of Satoshi stopped serving customers in the United States in November 2023.
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2025-05-06 04:55:09 UTC

🟢 Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0: First Version to Sync & Operate Without a Central Server
Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0 "Prometheus" is a major update for the project, focused on resilience and independence from centralized systems.
Key features include support for BIP 158 block filters for direct node synchronization, a revamped full node integration for easier setup without third-party reliance, SLIP 39 share backups for flexible wallet recovery (sponsored by Trezor), and a Nostr-based update manager for censorship-resistant updates.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-6-0/

2025-04-28 11:51:57 UTC

RoboSats v0.7.7-alpha: New Coordinators View
This version brings a new and improved coordinators view with reviews signed both by the robot and the coordinator, adds market price sources in coordinator profiles, shows a correct warning for canceling non-taken orders after a payment attempt, adds Uzbek sum currency, and includes package library updates for coordinators.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-7-alpha/

2025-04-27 19:02:06 UTC

⏳ Block 894207: Important News of the Week
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/894207/

2025-04-23 20:28:30 UTC

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thank you for consistent signal!

2025-04-23 18:05:08 UTC

✨ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
GM.
Twenty One Capital, Florida's anti-encryption bill, CLN update, and more.
📰 🔻
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-04-23/

2025-04-22 18:49:09 UTC

🌇 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Good morning (good night?)!
The latest news roundup is now available:
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-04-22/

2025-04-22 06:58:45 UTC

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Good news everyone!
You can now find our news feed at: https://dashboard.clarkmoody.com/
H/t @nprofile…ptej
Also see: @nprofile…uk39
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2025-04-21 13:48:24 UTC

🕰️ Block 893376: Important News of the Week
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/893376/

2025-04-19 17:30:52 UTC

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🥜🔐 Minibits v0.2.2-beta delivers the ability to lock ecash to a receiver's pubkey.
Other changes:
- Faster confirmations of ecash minting and payments thanks to websockets.
- Many UI related fixes for light theme.
- Fix of own Nostr keys import.
- Major upgrade of all libraries, switch to React native's new architecture.
- Planned iOS release-related platform checks and changes for Android.
Source: https://github.com/minibits-cash/minibits_wallet/releases/tag/v0.2.2-beta.5
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2025-04-17 07:58:31 UTC

Designathon 2025
The Bitcoin Design Community is organizing a Bitcoin design hackathon, scheduled to take place from May 4 to 18, 2025.
Sign up and learn more about the event, prizes, and ideas at: https://event.bitcoin.design/
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2025-04-16 19:18:35 UTC

OpenSats Unveils the Eleventh Wave of Nostr Grants
The latest grantees include Swae, HAMSTR, Vertex, Nostr Double Ratchet, and Nostr Game Engine.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-unveils-the-eleventh-wave-of-nostr-grants/

2025-04-16 14:47:44 UTC

🪄 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
GM.
The latest news roundup is here. Featuring analysis on Bitcoin mining centralization, Bitcoin Legacy Project by Unchained, Voltage Payments, and the latest updates from ZEUS , Jameson Lopp's Bitcoin Core config generator, Flash wallet, Payjoin Dev Kit, and much more.
Share, enjoy, provide feedback, and zap if you find our content valuable.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-04-16/

2025-04-16 08:00:08 UTC

Tails v6.14.2 is an emergency patch release that addresses security vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and the Perl programming language implementation.
Learn more: https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tails-6_14_2/

2025-04-16 05:31:39 UTC

Bitcoin Core v29.0: Ephemeral Dust, Enhanced Orphan Handling, CMake & More
Bitcoin Core version 29.0 is now available, featuring updates and improvements in networking, mempool policy, mining, RPCs, and overall system behavior.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-v29-0/

2025-04-15 11:46:43 UTC

📰 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Tuesday, April 15th, 2025
Our latest news roundup is now available: 🆕 🔻
Featuring updates from Mempool, Bitcoin Safe, Zeus, Fedminint, Cashu Dev Kit, and more.
GM!
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-04-15/

2025-04-11 18:38:08 UTC

LNbits v1.0.0: Stable, Hardened, and Production-Ready
"After five years and over 6,000 commits, LNbits has reached a momentous milestone: Version 1.0.0 is here. LNbits is officially out of beta!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v1-0-0/

2025-04-10 08:26:30 UTC

RoboSats v0.7.6-alpha: Coordinator Rating Over Nostr
This update includes a beta version of coordinator rating via Nostr, new messages in the trade workflow to address common questions, and a requirement for submitting a contact method in dispute statements.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-6-alpha/

2025-04-09 13:06:38 UTC

Cove Wallet v0.3.0: TAPSIGNER Support
Cove (beta) is a mobile Bitcoin wallet built on top of the BDK library. It is available on iOS, with an Android version expected to be released in the future.
"We provide hot wallet support but one of the main goals is to be the best mobile wallet to use with hardware wallets. Cove is currently in beta, be careful when using it with large amounts of Bitcoin."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cove-wallet-v0-3-0/

2025-04-09 13:01:15 UTC

Human Rights Foundation Grants 10 BTC to 23 Bitcoin Projects Worldwide
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new round of grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund, allocating 10 BTC to 23 Bitcoin projects globally.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/human-rights-foundation-bitcoin-q1-2025/

2025-04-08 17:14:45 UTC

🇺🇸 Phoenix Wallet announces its return to the United States app stores.
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2025-04-08 14:08:48 UTC

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Our site recently received a facelift, and we're currently testing our zapthreads-based Nostr comments integration.
Comments you leave under the original (quoted) post below should appear on our site, and comments you leave on our site should be visible under the post on Nostr.
Please test it out and let us know if it works for you!
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2025-04-08 13:51:37 UTC

🚨 U.S. Justice Department Ends Crypto Enforcement Unit, Marking Significant Policy Shift
The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors not to target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and offline wallets for their end users' actions or unintentional regulatory violations.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-justice-department-ends-crypto-enforcement-unit-marking-significant-policy-shift/

2025-04-03 09:01:52 UTC

The bitcoindev mailing list is back online after being temporarily suspended due to being flagged as "unwanted content."
For several hours on April 2 and 3, Bitcoin Core developers and researchers were unable to use Google Groups due to a ban imposed by Google.
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2025-04-02 15:55:23 UTC

Bisq v2.1.7: More Reliable Message Delivery, Trade & Mediation Enhancements
This version introduces a protection mechanism against triangular scams, more reliable message delivery, bug fixes in the trade process, as well as mediation improvements.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq-v2-1-7/

2025-03-27 16:34:12 UTC

OpenSats Announces the 10th Wave of Nostr Grants
"We're excited to introduce our latest wave of grants, supporting seven innovative projects that showcase the growing versatility of the Nostr ecosystem."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-the-10th-wave-of-nostr-grants/

2025-03-27 16:33:12 UTC

Braiins BCB100: Bitcoin Control Board Open Sourced
"We’ve just open sourced the BCB100 on GitHub. The Braiins Control Board is now officially the Bitcoin Control Board. Bitcoin mining infrastructure needs more transparency and resilience. This is how we help accelerate that mission."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/braiins-bcb100-bitcoin-control-board-open-sourced/

2025-03-25 15:50:00 UTC

🌆 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Nostr. Our latest news roundup is now available: 🔻
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-03-25/

2025-03-25 14:01:29 UTC

Ditto v1.3: Explore Tab, Search Filter UI & More
Ditto v1.3 comes with improved search and event fetching via a new Explore tab, video enhancements, translation upgrades, basic custom emoji support, improved translations and key admin tools, and more.
Nutzaps, intuitive zap splits, and revamped onboarding flow coming next!
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ditto-v1-3/

2025-03-24 13:30:29 UTC

☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Monday, March 24th, 2025
GM!
The latest daily GM report is here 📰 ⏬
Like, zap, share, comment, and let us know if you have any feedback.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-03-24/

2025-03-24 06:45:33 UTC

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True. A lot of nuance, especially concerning taxes, inevitably gets lost when trying to summarize stories like this in a few sentences.

2025-03-24 06:23:21 UTC

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Good catch. The original article linked to is by @nprofile…k26j It seems something may have gotten lost in translation. Thanks for pointing it out.

2025-03-23 20:05:15 UTC

OUR LARGEST WEEKLY DIGEST ON $BTC & FREEDOM TECH — SO COOL!!! the Greatest of them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2025-03-23 19:37:22 UTC

⌛ Block 889101: Important News of the Week(s)
Catch up with some of the key news and updates from the past few weeks 📰 ⏬
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/889101/

2025-03-19 12:28:50 UTC

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We don't really ever use the following feed, the main use case for X is a search for specific news topics/updates

2025-03-19 11:47:20 UTC

Key Dates Set for Samourai Wallet Developers Pre-trial Motion Schedule
According to the reports, Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill appeared in good spirits for the first hearing in their case since September of 2024.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/key-dates-set-for-samourai-wallet-developers-pre-trial-motion-schedule/

2025-03-18 23:12:41 UTC

Demand Pool Opens Applications to Miners for Stratum V2 Mining Pool
Bitcoin mining startup DMND is inviting miners to apply as launch partners for its Stratum V2 pool, with a 0% fee for the first two months. Applications are open until March 28, 2025.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/demand-pool-opens-applications-to-miners-for-stratum-v2-mining-pool/

2025-03-18 12:15:41 UTC

Krux v25.03.0: Taproot and WSH Miniscript Support
This release enhances Krux by unlocking more features of Embit and adding Miniscript support. It allows descriptor loading and signing of PSBTs from Miniscript-based wallets, with adapted UI and internal verification tools to support these capabilities.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/krux-v25-03-0/

2025-03-18 11:10:15 UTC

OpenSats Announces 10th Wave of Bitcoin Grants & Support for Developer Organizations
OpenSats, a non-profit organization focused on open-source Bitcoin and freedom technologies, has unveiled new Bitcoin grants to support six projects and six organizations dedicated to advancing open-source Bitcoin development.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-10th-wave-of-bitcoin-grants-support-for-developer-organizations/

2025-03-17 18:53:43 UTC

RoninDojo v2.2.0: Improved Feature Set for Backups
This update streamlines data backups during 1TB drive upgrades, ensuring a smoother experience in system management and uptime maintenance.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ronindojo-v2-2-0/

2025-03-17 17:50:10 UTC

Eclair v0.12.0: RPCs to Create and Manage BOLT12 Offers & More
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eclair-v0-12-0/

2025-03-17 11:23:53 UTC

Core Lightning v25.02: 'Onion Packet Filler Accreditation'
"We are pleased to announce the launch of Core Lightning v25.02. Named “Onion Packet Filler Accreditation” by contributor Se7enZ and led by release captain Alex Myers, this release is focused on maintenance, building upon v24.11 to further improve the stability and functionality of Core Lightning."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/core-lightning-v25-02/

2025-03-14 07:37:26 UTC

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2025-03-05 11:58:04 UTC

Phoenix Wallet v2.5.0: APK Size Reduction, Improved QR Scanning, Tor Changes
- Phoenix Wallet v2.5.0 has been released with major improvements in QR code scanning on Android, a 78% reduction in APK size, and the display of pending on-chain funds on the home screen in the iOS app.
- This version also removes embedded Tor library from the app, meaning that users now have to install a third-party Tor proxy VPN app such as Orbot to use Phoenix via the Tor Network. It makes the Tor connection more stable, and background payments via Tor should work more reliably.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-v2-5-0/

2025-03-02 21:09:44 UTC

🕰️ Block 886042: Important News of the Week
Our latest issue of weekly digest is out!
Thank you, everyone, for your continued feedback and support.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/886042/

2025-03-02 18:09:42 UTC

🇺🇸 President Trump Confirms Strategic 'Crypto' Reserve with Bitcoin and Altcoins
The United States President Donald Trump has announced a Strategic Crypto Reserve that will include XRP, Solana, and Cardano, along with Bitcoin and Ethereum at its core.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/president-trump-confirms-strategic-crypto-reserve-with-bitcoin-and-altcoins/

2025-03-02 16:47:53 UTC

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2025-03-02 16:26:13 UTC

President Trump announces Strategic 'Crypto' Reserve
A writeup is coming when there are more details available.
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2025-03-01 16:19:12 UTC

Tropic Square TROPIC01: Open Architecture, Tamper-proof RISC-V Secure Element
Tropic Square, a startup backed by SatoshiLabs — the company behind Trezor signing devices — unveiled its final pre-production samples before the mass production and market launch of their open-source TROPIC01 secure element.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tropic-square-tropic01/

2025-02-28 13:52:18 UTC

umbrelOS v1.4: Files Manager
"umbrelOS 1.4 brings Files, our brand new file manager that turns your Umbrel into a full-blown home cloud, along with Korean language support and various bug fixes."
This release also includes support for external storage devices (USB) on Umbrel Home, various bug fixes and performance improvements.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/umbrelos-v1-4/

2025-02-28 13:51:26 UTC

Alby Go v1.10.0: Support for Pick n Pay QRs & BTC Map
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-go-v1-10-0/

2025-02-28 10:29:17 UTC

European States Continue Race for Encryption Backdoors
European policymakers continue to push forward various proposals and regulations that would severely compromise the privacy and security of European citizens.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/european-states-continue-race-for-encryption-backdoors/

2025-02-27 20:34:52 UTC

🌚 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Thursday, February 27th, 2025
Good morning!? Our latest news roundup is now available:
🆕 ⬇️ 📰
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-02-27/

2025-02-27 16:29:49 UTC

Fedimint v0.6.0: On-Chain For Everyone
"Since v0.4.0, Fedimint developers advised not exposing on-chain deposits to end users, due to limitations on processing deposits in very large (in bytes) on-chain transactions. This limitations has been lifted and on-chain deposits are now safe in all cases."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedimint-v0-6-0/

2025-02-27 15:27:26 UTC

IMF Board Approves $1.4Bn Loan to El Salvador with Further Bitcoin Restrictions
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board approved a $1.4 billion loan for El Salvador with a condition that the country will further restrict the government's Bitcoin-related economic activities, including transactions and purchases of bitcoin.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/imf-board-approves-1-4b-loan-to-el-salvador-2/

2025-02-26 23:15:11 UTC

Ark v0.5.0: Branch-only Signing Sessions and Connector Trees
"Ark v0.5 is about refining the experience for active participants. By reducing the number of transactions you need to sign, speeding up rounds, and simplifying how forfeits work, we aim to lessen the overhead so you can focus on what matters."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ark-v0-5-0/

2025-02-26 22:39:30 UTC

Satochip v0.14-0.2 (Beta): Schnorr Support for Taproot & Nostr
Satochip is an open-source javacard applet implementing a cryptocurrency signing device with full BIP32/BIP39 support.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/satochip-v0-14-0-2-beta/

2025-02-26 13:48:40 UTC

GRAIN Relay v0.3.0: Nostr Login & Profile Page, User Sync Functionality
"Thanks for your patience on this release! Most of the work is done by a single dev, so feedback and testing are always appreciated." - @nprofile…rk55
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grain-v0-3-0/

2025-02-25 13:29:55 UTC

LifPay Temporarily Suspends Operations, Winds Down Wallet Services
"After thorough evaluation and in aligned with regulatory requirements, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend LifPay’s operations."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lifpay-temp-suspends-operations/

2025-02-25 11:30:34 UTC

❄️ Frostr: Turn Your Nsec Into Rotatable Multisig
Frostr is a simple t-of-n remote signing and key rotation protocol for Nostr, powered by FROST.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/frostr-turn-your-nsec-into-rotatable-multisig/

2025-02-24 20:25:57 UTC

🌃 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Monday, February 24th, 2025
Good morning! Here comes another freedom-packed No Bullshit GM report, right on time, and precisely when needed.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-02-24/

2025-02-24 18:32:55 UTC

Validating Lightning Signer v0.13.0: Enhanced Configuration, Better Testing and Security
Validating Lightning Signer (VLS) is a library and reference implementation for a signer module to secure Lightning nodes. It separates your Lightning private keys and security rule validation from your Lightning node into a separate signing device, enhancing security by reducing the attack surface.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/vls-v0-13-0/

2025-02-19 19:08:46 UTC

🌃 Good Morning, Bitcoin - Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
GM, the latest GM report is now available: 🔻
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-02-19/

2025-02-19 12:05:01 UTC

🇳🇬 Nigeria Freed Gambaryan in Exchange for Access to US Financial Surveillance Capabilities - Report
"Let's be very clear: What the US has deemed acceptable here is that the cost of one innocent man's freedom is its potential loss for tens of thousands of innocent Africans." - @nprofile…8ynd
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigeria-freed-gambaryan-in-exchange-for-access-to-us-financial-surveillance-capabilities-report/

2025-02-19 10:53:57 UTC

🚨 PSA: Be sure to update your LND instance to the latest version, especially if you are using it with Lightning Terminal.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnd-v0-18-5-beta/
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2025-02-18 09:44:33 UTC

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any specifics on what is not true here?

2025-02-17 18:24:56 UTC

Alby Hub v1.14.2: Basic Swap Functionality, Home Widgets & More
"Alby Hub now has a healthcheck indicator, better fiat support, NIP-44 encryption, and a way for self-hosters to support Alby! We've also added basic swap functionality to the node page so you can more easily manage your liquidity without having to open new channels."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-v1-14-2/

2025-02-11 10:01:25 UTC

🇬🇧 UK Government Orders Apple to Create Backdoor for Encrypted iCloud Accounts Worldwide
"The British government’s undisclosed order, issued last month, requires blanket capability to view fully encrypted material, not merely assistance in cracking a specific account, and has no known precedent in major democracies."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/uk-government-demands-apple-to-create-backdoor-for-encrypted-icloud-accounts-worldwide/

2025-02-06 14:39:09 UTC

⛅ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Thursday, February 6th, 2025
GM! The latest news roundup is now available:
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-02-06/

2025-02-05 13:10:45 UTC

⚒️ Mining Disrupt 2025 conference is set to take place on March 25-27 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
It is said to be the world's largest Bitcoin mining conference and expo.
More info: https://miningdisrupt.com/
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2025-02-05 12:43:23 UTC

Taproot Wizards raises $30 million to advance the OP_CAT ecosystem
The project raised additional funds, similar to its previous $7.5 million round, to enhance efforts in "making Bitcoin magical again," according to the project's co-founder Udi Wertheimer.
The funding round was led by Standard Crypto, an early Taproot Wizards supporter, with contributions from Cyberfund, Geometry, Collider Ventures, and others.
Source: https://www.theblock.co/post/338805/taproot-wizards-raises-30-million-to-expand-op_cat-functionality-on-bitcoin

2025-02-04 23:42:46 UTC

SeedSigner v0.8.5: En Español (First Multilingual Release)
"This is a huge step forward in our efforts to support worldwide bitcoin adoption. And with these code changes in place, we can now quickly add many more languages and plan to do so very soon!"
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/seedsigner-v0-8-5/

2025-02-04 19:36:26 UTC

White House, Senate, House Leaders Host Press Conference on Digital Assets - LIVESTREAM
https://www.youtube.com/live/_MOfL6iq6Eo

2025-02-04 12:32:45 UTC

🇷🇺 Russia proposes a registry to track Bitcoin mining hardware
Russia's Deputy Energy Minister, Yevgeny Grabchak, has proposed establishing a centralized registry to help authorities more effectively identify mining activities and enforce bans in restricted regions.
Source: https://tass.ru/ekonomika/23038963

2025-02-01 14:13:41 UTC

☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Saturday, February 1st, 2025
GM! Freedom is what you make of it, and we choose to serve these freedom tech and related news reports. 🆕 🗞️ ⬇️
Share, subscribe, test things, zap, and support the devs!
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2025-02-01/

2025-01-29 22:05:37 UTC

OpenSats' 9th Wave of Bitcoin Grants: Kibo, El Tor, Nustash & rust-bitcoin
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-9th-wave-of-bitcoin-grants-kibo-el-tor-nustash-rust-bitcoin/

2025-01-28 16:08:08 UTC

X partners with Visa to enable “X Money”
The move is part of Elon Musk's larger plan to develop a 'super app' akin to WeChat.
X Money will likely launch in Q1 of 2025, according to CNBC.
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2025-01-27 10:21:14 UTC

France advances a proposal to impose an 'unproductive' unrealized capital gains tax on cryptocurrency holdings exceeding €800,000
The French Senate is set to transform the Real Estate Wealth Tax into the 'Unproductive Wealth Tax,' which now includes a progressive unrealized gains tax on digital asset holdings, ranging from 0.5% to 1.5%, even if the assets remain unsold. The proposal also includes provisions to increase the capital gains tax from 30% to up to 37.2% in certain cases. It is currently awaiting a vote in the National Assembly.
Source: https://www.senat.fr/leg/tas24-039.html

2025-01-24 12:00:53 UTC

US Federal Court Rules Backdoor Searches of FISA Section 702 Data Unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that the federal government's method of searching through information incidentally collected on US-based individuals violates the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution.
"While communications of US persons may nonetheless be intercepted, incidentally or inadvertently, it would be paradoxical to permit warrantless searches of the same information that Section 702 is specifically designed to avoid collecting," the judge said, adding that "public interest alone does not justify warrantless querying."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/us-federal-court-rules-backdoor-searches-of-fisa-section-702-data-unconstitutional-2/

2025-01-24 08:14:08 UTC

UPDATE: The wife of David Balland was also kidnapped on Tuesday and has since been rescued.
Eight people have been arrested thus far in connection with the kidnappings. According to sources close to the case, the kidnappers accepted ransom in Tether (USDT), which was quickly seized and frozen.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ledger-co-founder-freed-after-ransom-kidnapping/

2025-01-22 12:23:58 UTC

Bull Bitcoin Expands to Europe
"Bull Bitcoin is now available on the Old Continent to help Europeans reclaim their sovereignty! Use our platform to buy, sell, and pay any bank account with Bitcoin today."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bull-bitcoin-expands-to-europe/

2025-01-22 00:10:56 UTC

🕊️ BREAKING: Donald Trump Signs 'A Full and Unconditional Pardon' for Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has announced signing "a full and unconditional pardon" for Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/donald-trump-frees-ross/

2025-01-20 15:25:56 UTC

BTCPay Server Foundation receives $25,000 grant from Unbank
The BTCPay Server Foundation received a $25,000 grant, paid directly in bitcoin, from Unbank, a cash-focused Bitcoin exchange.
“Unbank's support is a testament to the growing recognition of open-source payment solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem. This grant will help our efforts to enhance BTCPay Server's capabilities and reach,” said BTCPay Server core contributor @nprofile…3uzn
Source: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/btcpay-server-foundation-receives-25000-grant-in-bitcoin-from-unbank

2025-01-16 14:06:22 UTC

Block Inc fined $80 million for insufficient money laundering controls
Block Inc will pay an $80 million fine to 48 state financial regulators for inadequate anti-money laundering protocols in Cash App.
As part of the settlement, Block Inc will hire an independent consultant to review and report on its Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering program. Additionally, the company has agreed to implement corrective actions internally, as announced by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/state-regulators-fine-block-inc-80-million-anti-money-laundering-violations-2025-01-15/

2025-01-14 09:41:44 UTC

New CFPB proposed rulemaking makes no distinction between custodial and self-custody wallets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to reinterpret the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA) to include cryptocurrency activities.
However, the proposal does not differentiate between cryptocurrency services offered by trusted intermediaries, which could be subject to consumer protection regulations, and software tools for self-securing digital assets, which are considered protected speech and should not be subject to regulatory permissions, writes Coin Center.
Source: https://www.coincenter.org/new-cfpb-rulemaking-makes-no-distinction-between-custodial-and-self-custody-wallets/

2025-01-10 19:42:46 UTC

Operators of custodial bitcoin mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io arrested and charged with money laundering
“By allegedly operating these mixers, the defendants made it easier for state-sponsored hacking groups and other cybercriminals to profit from offenses that jeopardized both public safety and national security. The indictment and arrests announced today, which follow the earlier takedown of the defendants’ criminal infrastructure, yet again demonstrate the value of our international partnerships in countering the global threat from cybercrime.”
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/operators-cryptocurrency-mixers-charged-money-laundering

2025-01-09 14:00:55 UTC

Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City to Integrate Bitcoin, Other Digital Assets into Strategic Reserves
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan's Special Administration Region, plans to adopt digital assets, including bitcoin, ether, and BNB, as part of its strategic reserves.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bhutans-gelephu-mindfulness-city-to-integrate-bitcoin-other-digital-assets-into-strategic-reserves/

2025-01-08 11:50:30 UTC

🔋Canaan unveiled the Avalon Mini 3 at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. This device is a 37.5 TH/s Bitcoin miner that also functions as a home heater.
The company also introduced the Avalon Nano 3S, an upgraded version of the well-received Avalon Nano 3, featuring a hashrate of 6 TH/s. This device is designed as an affordable, beginner-friendly Bitcoin mining option, complementing the Avalon Mini 3.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/canaan-introduces-avalon-mini-3-nano-3s-bitcoin-home-miners-and-heaters/

2025-01-08 10:15:27 UTC

🇰🇷 South Korea’s financial regulator plans to gradually permit institutional investment in cryptocurrencies, according to local media reports.
Under South Korea’s act on financial information use, only retail traders verified with their government names can trade cryptocurrencies.
While there is no formal ban on institutional investors, Financial Services Commission (FSC) has advised banks to prevent institutions from opening accounts on exchanges, reports The Block.
https://www.theblock.co/post/333554/south-korea-seeks-to-lift-ban-on-institutional-trading-of-cryptocurrencies-report

2025-01-05 23:19:53 UTC

U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Net Neutrality Rules
A federal appeals court overturned the FCC's net neutrality rules that prohibited internet service providers from throttling, blocking content, or charging more for delivery. The ruling cited the recent overturning of Chevron deference, reducing agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous federal law.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-appeals-court-strikes-down-net-neutrality-rules/

2025-01-03 12:42:13 UTC

Multicoin Wallet Tangem Fixes Bug Exposing User Private Keys
"When activating a wallet with a seed phrase—by generating or importing one—the private key was mistakenly logged in the mobile app's logs. These logs could later be accessed during interactions with our support team."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/multicoin-wallet-tangem-fixes-bug-exposing-user-private-keys/

2024-12-27 12:08:03 UTC

Nunchuk Launches Taproot Multisig Wallets (Beta) on Mobile
Taproot Multisig employs Taproot (BIP 341) to make multisignature transactions appear as single-signature transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain. This approach enhances user privacy and lowers fees by utilizing Schnorr Signatures and the MuSig2 Protocol.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-launches-taproot-multisig-wallets-beta-on-mobile/

2024-12-19 09:08:02 UTC

El Salvador to Scale Back Bitcoin Policies for $1.4 Billion IMF Loan Deal
El Salvador finalized a four-year $1.4 billion IMF deal strained by its Bitcoin adoption. It makes bitcoin use voluntary for the private sector, limits public sector bitcoin activities, and phases out government involvement in the Chivo wallet. It may also unlock extra $3.5 billion in development bank funds.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/el-salvador-to-scale-back-bitcoin-policies-for-1-4-billion-imf-loan-deal/

2024-12-04 14:14:58 UTC

Coinbase Asks Users to Stop Using VPNs and Ad Blockers
"Attackers always use VPN's, so our risk models take that as a negative sign even if you're legitimately using your own account. Same with ad blockers and other extensions."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coinbase-asks-users-to-stop-using-vpns-and-ad-blockers/

2024-12-01 16:15:08 UTC

⌛ Block 872797: Important News of the Week
We have raised 644,957 sats (~$627) in November from over a hundred contributors. Thank you for supporting No Bullshit Bitcoin. Your contributions keep this effort going. 🙏
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/872797/

2024-11-25 19:10:53 UTC

Flotilla: Discord-like Nostr Client for Relay-based Communities
"The basic unit of a NIP-29 group is a random group id string, while the basic unit of a Flotilla group is a relay itself." - @npub1jlr…ynqn
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/flotilla-v0-1/

2024-11-25 09:47:21 UTC

RoboSats v0.7.3-alpha: LNP2PBot Orders & Nostr Order Books on Android
"Robosats and LNP2PBot are two separate platforms for P2P Bitcoin exchange. Both are now publishing their public orders to Nostr, so we can now display their orders in our client. This brings a lot of benefits."
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-3-alpha/

2024-11-04 13:16:24 UTC

☕ Good Morning, Bitcoin - Monday, November 4th, 2024
Good morning, Bitcoin! It is Monday, November 4th, and here's your latest daily digest.
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-11-04/

2024-10-30 19:59:37 UTC

Alby Go v1.7.0: LNURL-withdraw Support
Alby Go v1.7.0 implements LNURL-withdraw support, improved currency selection, boostagram information in transaction details, and various bug fixes and improvements.
https://nobsbitcoin.com/alby-go-v1-7-0/