Zeus releases v0.9.5 ZEUS, the Bitcoin and Lightning wallet and remote node manager, just got even better with the release of v0.9.5. Available now on iOS and Android, this update brings a smoother user experience, faster performance, and smarter automation.

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First-Ever Bitcoin Hashrate Fundraiser Mines Full Block for Non-Profit In a historic moment for Bitcoin mining, The 256 Foundation successfully raised funds for open-source Bitcoin mining development—not through direct donations, but by collectively mining a full Bitcoin block. This first-ever hashrate-based fundraiser attracted 350 participants, generating a peak of 1.12 EH/s and ultimately solving block 881,423. The initiative raised 3.146 BTC (valued at approximately $330,300) to support decentralized mining infrastructure

Tether comes back to Bitcoin Tether is making a groundbreaking move by bringing USDT to the Bitcoin blockchain and Lightning Network. This integration, powered by the Taproot Assets protocol from Lightning Labs, combines the security of Bitcoin with the speed and low costs of Lightning. The move aims to enhance Bitcoin’s financial ecosystem, boost cross-border payments, and facilitate AI-driven transactions

💥Just In: Alby Releases Lightning Browser Extension v3.11.0 with Key Fixes and New Features Alby has released version 3.11.0 of its Lightning Browser Extension, introducing key improvements, bug fixes, and expanded language support. This update enhances performance, usability, and transaction transparency for users.

The Flaws of the Lummis Bitcoin Act. Have you read and carefully analysed the Lummis Bitcoin Act of 2024? I have, and I must explain why this bill is not only philosophically misguided but also practically preposterous. Furthermore, I will shed light on who is funding Senator Cynthia Lummis and the potential conflicts of interest behind this legislation. https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/articles/the-flaws-of-the-lummis-bitcoin-act

Predictive AML Technology or Precursor to Financial Surveillance? The Rage reported that DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has launched a new program, Anticipatory and Adaptive Anti-Money Laundering (A3ML), designed to modernize anti-money laundering (AML) practices. The program seeks to employ predictive algorithms to prevent illicit financial activities before they occur.

Bitvocation have realised their inaugural jobs report for 2024. The Bitvocation Annual Bitcoin Job Market Data Report (2024) sheds light on the growing ecosystem of Bitcoin employment, presenting detailed data, trends, and insights. Full report is here:

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Zaprite Integrates BTCPay Server Zaprite has announced an integration with BTCPay Server, enabling users to receive Bitcoin payments directly into their BTCPay wallets and nodes. This feature enhances the flexibility of Zaprite's commerce tools, allowing merchants to accept both on-chain Bitcoin payments and Lightning transactions alongside traditional fiat options. Here's a quick summary of the steps to connect and enable BTCPay on Zaprite.

Bitcoin Mining Sees First Difficulty Drop in Four Months Amid Tight Profit Margins Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 2.12% at block height 880,992. The difficulty level fell from 110.45 trillion to 108.11 trillion, marking the first decline since September. Hashprice (revenue miners earn per unit of hashpower) rose slightly to $59/PH/s following the adjustment.

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A Double-Edged Sword? While this development has been celebrated by some as a step toward fiscal stability and growth, the fine print reveals potential pitfalls, particularly in the context of El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption and broader economic sovereignty. https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/a-double-edged-sword

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New @Spiral grantee Rachel Rybarczyk and core dev on Stratum V2 project reminds us that bitcoin mining centralisation is still a big problem for the network. Her Call to Action: "The responsibility to make a change lies on all parties: miners, pools, ASIC manufactures and developers. Miners must be willing to see the bigger picture and invest resources in testing and implementing Stratum V2 Miners must start putting pressure on pools and ASIC manufacturers to adopt Stratum V2 Pools must be willing to listen to miners and invest resources in supporting miner selected transactions. ASIC manufacturers must be willing to listen to miners and integrate Stratum V2 into their firmware More developers are needed to make progress implementing a production ready Stratum V2 tool set, and address bugs reported by miners, pools, and ASIC manufacturers An environment to foster better communication between all parties is vital to make Bitcoin decentralised again."

We're super excited to announce that we will be joining the Amityage team for their latest Bitcoin Educators Academy in Edinburgh. SCOTLAND in January 2025 (10th - 12th). They've already organised the academy in Slovakia, El Salvador, Czech Republic (Brno), Hungary, Switzerland, Czech Republic (Prague) and Germany. It's not your average Bitcoin Education though 😉 They teach you how to educate others. Here's how the 3 days look: DAY 1 - soft skills, basic and advanced public speaking skills, public speaking diagnostics DAY 2 - how to create and use analogies, how to simplify various complex Bitcoin concepts, how to debunk bitcoin myths DAY 3 - how to structure your presentation when you need to motivate somebody or change attitude, how to handle objections in onboarding and casual discussions with family and friends, final group presentations, public speaking and handling objections in practice. See.. 👀 not your typical Bitcoin Education.. With this new all time high, Bitcoin Educators are a crucial part of the ecosystem. Without them, people are vulnerable to misinformation and scams. Here's the form for you to sign up and join us:

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Bitcoin Educators Academy in Scotland, Edinburgh 2025

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