OP_NET is a new protocol that aims to bring smart contracts and decentralized finance directly to Bitcoin transactions.

Bitcoin’s biggest limitation is being challenged as OpNet brings native, yield-generating DeFi directly to the Bitcoin mainnet – no bridges or wrapped BTC required.

The four-year degree has long been sold as the golden ticket to a well-paying career. But that ticket now comes with an average price tag of over $100,000 in student debt, and no guarantee of a job at ...

Bitcoin treasury companies promise exposure to bitcoin, but structures vary. From reserves to leverage, investors must ...

UK man accuses wife of using CCTV to steal 2,323 BTC worth $172M. CZ reignites self-custody debate with blunt reaction.

COLDCARD's on-device Spending Policies offer a distinct hardware-enforced approach to transaction controls, addressing ...

Bitwise donated $233K from BITB profits to Bitcoin nonprofits in its second annual giving cycle. BITB now manages $2.7B in assets, directly increasing the size of this year’s developer donation. Brink ...

Measuring real Bitcoin payments is difficult because many transactions go through intermediaries, crypto cards or instant conversions. Surveys show that a sizable minority of crypto holders have used ...

House Bill 2080, introduced by Missouri Rep. Ben Keathley, would create a state 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund' that would allow the treasurer to acquire and manage bitcoin under set guidelines.

Since the early 2020s, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular, not only as long-term stores of wealth, but also payment methods in their own right, adding utility to what ...

SoFi's huge success can be credited to its focus on innovation, which is on full display right now. Using the Bitcoin Lightning network, the digital bank now facilitates fast and cheap cross-border ...