NEW: A solo Bitcoin miner has earned a $347,455 block reward by independently confirming block 920,440 through the Public Pool mining pool. ⛏️ Using an Umbrel server to run their own solo mining pool, the miner showcased Bitcoin’s decentralized ethos, earning 3.125 BTC in block rewards plus 0.016 BTC in transaction fees. 💻

Early voting for the NYC mayoral race starts today. Here’s our video explaining why the center of global capitalism is about to elect a hardcore socialist for mayor.

Lyn Alden explains why Bitcoin makes more sense to people outside America than within it.

NEW: CZ snaps back at Senator Warren for incorrectly saying he was convicted of money laundering 👀

Zurich-based @Relai 🇨🇭 is one of the first Bitcoin-only apps to obtain the MiCA license from the French regulatory body, the AMF. https://bitcoinnews.com/press-release/relai-acquires-mica-license-in-france/

Bitcoin and Gold with a 188-day lag. If this trend holds, Bitcoin will roar into the new year, and 4-year cycle believers will be in shambles.

JUST IN: When asked about the pardon, Trump referred to CZ as “the crypto person,” saying what he did “is not even a crime.” Trump said he granted the pardon, even though he’s never met CZ, “at the request of a lot of good people.”

BREAKING: Garrett Jin, the same whale who placed tens of millions in BTC shorts minutes before Trump’s tariff announcement on October 10th, was also behind the massive Polymarket bet on a CZ pardon. He appears to be trading on Trump admin insider info.

The public beta of Arkade by @npub1hf5s...dp8n introduces “Virtual Transaction Outputs” (VTXOs), enabling off-chain, instant lending and trading on Bitcoin without sacrificing on-chain security.

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Ark Labs Launches Arkade Public Beta, a Major Layer 2 Solution

The public beta of Arkade by Ark Labs introduces “Virtual Transaction Outputs” (VTXOs), enabling off-chain, instant lending and trading on Bitc...

NEW: Google’s Quantum AI team achieved the first verified quantum advantage with its “Willow” processor, running a physics simulation faster than any supercomputer. This a major step toward practical quantum computing. What does it mean for Bitcoin?

In the middle of 2025, Bitcoin’s correlation to the Nasdaq broke. BTC is now trading at a 31% discount relative to its Nasdaq-implied fair value. Based on its historical relationship to the Nasdaq 100, Bitcoin’s fair value sits around $156K. A similar 31% discount hasn’t been seen since 2023. Via ecoinometrics

NEW: 🇺🇸 US retail chain Bealls Inc., operating more than 660 stores, now accepts Bitcoin for in-store purchases.

“Bitcoin is a mirror for the world, reflecting the chaos, the noise, and the consciousness of our time.” @Alekandar Svetski joins us to explore: 🔸 State of Bitcoin Culture 🔸 Evolving views on libertarianism 🔸 New forms of governance 🎥 Watch now:

@npub1k025...3g7u and @PlebLab Bring Startup Day Yucatán to Mérida, Launch White Paper House as a Builder Hub. https://bitcoinnews.com/press-release/pleblab-merida-bitcoin-startup-day/

🐳 Whales Trade Cold Wallets for Wall Street Convenience Some of Bitcoin’s biggest holders are moving billions into ETFs after July’s rule change allowing tax-free, in-kind transfers. BlackRock alone has converted over $3B of physical Bitcoin into $IBIT shares, while Bitwise and Galaxy see growing demand. These “portfolio trades” let investors swap their Bitcoin for ETF shares, retaining exposure while gaining TradFi perks like collateral use, loans, and easier estate planning. It marks a major shift: whales once financially off-grid are now embracing Wall Street’s convenience, security, and legitimacy.

Gold investors rotating into Bitcoin in real time 👀

TRUMP ON POWELL: "We have a real stiff at the Federal Reserve, I can't help with that, but he's leaving soon." “Inflation has been defeated, even though his rates are too high.”

Japan’s banking sector could soon dive into bitcoin, with the FSA eyeing rules to let banks trade bitcoin, complete with strict risk tests and oversight.

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Japan Weighs Move to Let Banks Hold and Trade Bitcoin

Japan’s banking sector could soon dive into bitcoin, with the FSA eyeing rules to let banks trade bitcoin, complete with strict risk tests and ov...

NEW: 🇬🇧UK bank NatWest now includes a feature that tracks the carbon footprint of your purchases. While users can currently opt out, the infrastructure to monitor and eventually restrict individual carbon spending through digital IDs and CBDCs is already being built.

KYC is the crime.