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Finance

Jack Dorsey Takes Square Deep Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole

The payments giant’s name change to Block caps off a transformational year.

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Finance

Proptech latinoamericana La Haus aceptará bitcoin para adquirir propiedades

El marketplace de real estate permitirá usar la criptomoneda para comprar condominios y luego ampliará su aceptación dentro de la plataforma.

Los cofundadores de La Haus: Jerónimo Uribe, Rodrigo Sanchez-Rios y Tomás Uribe (La Haus)

Tech

The Importance of Bitcoin Upgrades and Layer Two Applications

As a financial advisor with clients interested in bitcoin, it’s crucial to understand upgrades to its network and their potential impact on bitcoin’s investment thesis.

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Videos

Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication

“The Hash” team discusses CEO Jack Dorsey’s continued infatuation with crypto as part of a larger push to monetize content creators and bring blockchain awareness to the mainstream. Twitter users on Apple’s iOS can now connect third-party tipping services to their profile, including the ability to link both Bitcoin and Lightning Network addresses.

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Tech

Strike App, Now Live in Twitter Tip Feature, Also Launches Bitcoin Payments API

The move from the Jack Mallers-led startup could be a boon for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

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Tech

BitMEX Awards Grants to Two More Bitcoin Developers

The crypto exchange is now supporting six open-source developers in total.

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Tech

Paxful Integrates Lightning Network for Bitcoin Transactions

The service will be available for transactions between individuals and to pay for goods and services.

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Videos

Week Ahead: What’s Next for El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law With Lightning Network Playing Big Role

CoinDesk’s Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin and Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses what’s to come next week in the world of bitcoin as the price of BTC consolidates and El Salvador has officially rolled out its Bitcoin Law with the Lightning Network playing a critical role.

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Tech

Substack Rolls Out Bitcoin Payments via OpenNode and Lightning Network

OpenNode and Substack will allow some crypto-focused subscribers to pay with both on-chain and Lightning bitcoin transactions.

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Videos

Bitcoin Breaks $48K for First Time Since May

Bitcoin is up 6% over the last 24 hours and has broken the $48,000 mark for the first time since May. "All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses this watershed moment, Bitcoin's Lightning Network passing new milestones, the potential impact of the global Blockstream Satellite network on mining, and Japan's Liquid Global exchange hack.

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