Russia has been cracking down on crypto mining, but the restrictions have changed by the region and on a weekly basis. Many of these measures began as early as March of this year. They stretch to March 3031 and impose steep, annual limits specifically calibrated to rein in the booming...
Picture yourself carrying around a lottery ticket for thirteen years, all the while being told it could eventually be worth a fortune. Now picture that ticket turns out to be worth millions. Here’s the real story of “John Galt.” Recently, he withdrew 100 BTC from a Casascius bar (a physical...
The pictures that have been emerging from Russia lately are making crypto advocates across the globe have goosebumps. A crackdown on unregistered Bitcoin miners, coupled with increasingly stringent regulations, raises a fundamental question: Are we witnessing the beginning of the end for crypto freedom?Government Overreach: A Chilling Precedent?Russia’s charter confiscation...
Given the current cryptocurrency boom, HIVE Digital Technologies has been making headlines with its push into Paraguay, which could lead to a major increase in Bitcoin production. Great for them, awesome news for Bitcoin, super duper tremendous — OK let’s tap the breaks for a second. Are we actually thinking...
HIVE Digital Technologies is making waves with its Paraguay expansion, boasting an 18% jump in Bitcoin production in June alone. The company’s target is 12 BTC per day by year-end, powered with highly subsidized hydroelectric power. Before we declare this a big win, pump the brakes, and add some realism...
Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is well known for its Gross National Happiness. In the meantime, it bides its time on a growing mound of Bitcoin. Over 13,000 BTC, to be precise. That’s about 27x as much Bitcoin per capita as the U.S. Let that sink in. They're...
Picture this — you are holding a bit of history in your hands, a tangible relic of an ongoing digital revolution. Now, picture that same relic, but it’s worth more than $10 million. That’s exactly the predicament “John Galt,” a BitcoinTalk user, experienced with his Casascius bar. You’re carrying around...
Introduction to Casascius Gold Bar HoldersThe story of the Casascius bar is a much richer tale than just physical Bitcoin. It’s a wonderful confluence of foresight, patience, and the evolving relationship between physical assets and digital currency. Recently, news broke that someone finally moved 100 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Casascius...
The upcoming redemption of a Casascius bar holding 100 BTC has everyone in the crypto world chattering. It was the responsible act of financial prudence, or the unfortunate deletion of one of the last visible remnants of Bitcoin’s origins. I think it's a little of both, and the story highlights...
Okay, let's talk about something mind-blowing. But perhaps the oddest surprise of all is that Bhutan — yes, the land of Gross National Happiness — is now sitting on a Bitcoin fortune. We're not talking molehills here, folks. We're talking Everest. On a per capita basis that means they have...
