Category: Bitcoin News

E-cash.org Predates Bitcoin.org by 29 days

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Key Takeaways: Historians like Gwern Branwen link e-cash.org, registered July 20, 2008, to Satoshi Nakamoto based on timing with bitcoin.org. The domain was registered 29 days before bitcoin.org, matching Satoshi’s private draft file named ecash.pdf. The domain remains under privacy-protected ownership via Dynadot with a renewal extending to 2028. E-cash.org Domain Draws Renewed Interest The discussion picked up steam across social media after Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc announced a Bitcoin hard fork he is calling “eCash,” prompting people to revisit the history of the name itself. That fork, set for…

Bitcoin ETFs Add $14M as Inflow Streak Hits Nine Days, Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Demand

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs added $14 million, with Blackrock IBIT’s $22.9 million inflow offsetting ARKB outflows. Ether ETFs rebounded with $23 million inflows, led by Blackrock ETHB’s $32 million after prior losses. XRP gained $6.4 million via Bitwise, while Solana ETFs saw $1.2 million outflows led by Vaneck VSOL. Ether Returns to Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Hold the Line The streak is intact, but it is losing force. Crypto ETFs closed the week with another day of inflows for bitcoin, though the pace has slowed markedly. Ether returned to positive…

IBM Quantum Hardware Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, but Bitcoin Devs Say Random Bits Match the Result

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Key Takeaways: Project Eleven awarded researcher Giancarlo Lelli 1 BTC ($78,000) for cracking a 15-bit ECC key on IBM quantum hardware on April 24. Bitcoin developers showed Lelli’s result replicates with random noise, signaling zero quantum advantage over classical methods. The gap from 15 bits to Bitcoin’s 256-bit secp256k1 remains a 2^241 engineering chasm, leaving BTC security intact for now. Project Eleven Hands Giancarlo Lelli 1 Btc for 15-Bit ECC Quantum Break, but Software Developers Call It Noise Project Eleven described the feat as a 512-fold increase in search-space complexity…

Drivechain Architect Paul Sztorc Unveils August Bitcoin Hard Fork With 1:1 BTC Coin Split

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Key Takeaways: Paul Sztorc announced eCash, a new Bitcoin hard fork dropping in August 2026, with a 1:1 BTC coin split for holders. The fork activates BIP300/301 Drivechains, targeting 8 billion users across 7 Layer 2 chains in development. Sztorc plans to freeze the client 30 days before the fork and run bug bounty contests through summer 2025. Sztorc Announces eCash Hard Fork Four Months Out, Sets 30-Day Code Freeze Before August Launch Sztorc broke the news in a post on X, writing: “BREAKING: New Bitcoin Fork — I am…

Brazil and Venezuela Show Potential to Grow Latam’s Bitcoin Mining Share

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Key Takeaways: A 2026 Hashrate Index report highlights Latam’s mining growth, noting Paraguay holds 4.3% of global hashrate. Brazil grew its Bitcoin hashrate by 133% YoY as miners secure lower tariffs directly from energy generators. Future Venezuela operations can leverage its potential by capturing stranded energy via OFAC licenses. Hashrate Index’s Latam Bitcoin Mining Report Highlights Brazil’s and Venezuela’s Potential While the global share of bitcoin mining hashrate is dominated by nations like the U.S., China, and Russia, Latam might be on the verge of becoming a larger player in…

Bitcoin Bonuses Expand as Fold Brings Payroll-Linked Rewards to Employers

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Key Takeaways: Fold launches BTC bonuses, expanding employer adoption pathways. Businesses gain crypto tools, strengthening retention incentives. Fold Business growth signals wider corporate bitcoin integration. Fold Business Brings Bitcoin Bonuses Into Payroll Systems Fold Holdings Inc. said on April 23 that it introduced the Bitcoin Bonus Program for employers, expanding its push into workplace financial services. The offering allows companies to distribute recurring bitcoin bonuses tied to traditional payroll schedules. Employers can define bonus amounts in U.S. dollars, while the platform manages conversion into bitcoin, custody, vesting, and delivery through…

Blackrock’s IBIT Pulls $167M as Bitcoin ETFs Extend 8-Day $223M Inflow Streak

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs logged $223 million inflows for an eighth straight day of inflows, led by Blackrock’s IBIT adding $167 million. Ether ETFs saw their first outflow after 10 days, with a $76 million exit. XRP ($3.9 million) and Solana ($7.3 million) gain traction as altcoin ETFs continue to provide a decent alternative to the majors. Ether Streak Ends With $76 Million Outflow as Bitcoin ETFs Charge Ahead The streak held for bitcoin, but it did not for ether. Crypto ETFs delivered another mixed session on Thursday, April 23,…

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Crypto ATM Ban, Triggering Removals by July 1 – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Governor Bill Lee signed HB 2505 on April 23, 2026, making Tennessee the 2nd state to ban crypto ATMs. The FBI linked approximately $142 million in losses from Tennessee crypto scams in 2025, driving bipartisan support. All virtual currency kiosks in Tennessee must be removed or shut down before the July 1, 2026, effective date. House Passes 94-0 Crypto ATM Ban, Forcing Retailers to Remove Machines by July 1 House Bill 2505, sponsored by House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) and Rep. Jay Reedy (R-Erin), passed both chambers without…

Bitcoin ETFs Log 8-Day $2.1B Inflow Streak

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs have logged eight consecutive days of net inflows totaling $2.1 billion through April 23, the longest inflow streak since the nine-day October 2025 run that carried Bitcoin to its $126,000 all-time high, with BlackRock’s IBIT responsible for roughly 75% of all capital entering the category. Summary US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded eight straight days of net inflows totaling $2.1 billion through April 23, per SoSoValue data, the longest streak since October 2025. BlackRock’s IBIT captured approximately 75% of all inflows during the streak, adding $1.4 billion…

Nakamoto rolls out actively managed Bitcoin options program with Bitwise and Kraken

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Nakamoto Inc. is running an actively managed options program with Bitwise and Kraken, writing covered calls and buying puts on part of its Bitcoin stack to turn volatility into income and partial downside hedges. Summary Nasdaq-listed Nakamoto Inc. has detailed an actively managed Bitcoin derivatives program designed to turn BTC’s volatility into recurring income while hedging part of its downside risk. Bitwise Asset Management will manage a separately managed account using Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, custodied by Kraken Institutional, to run covered calls, call spreads, protective puts, and put spreads. Premiums generated…