11k+ #bitcoin Lightning Network transactions (deposits/withdrawals) handled at @bitfinex in last 30 days.

- Paolo Ardoino

https://twitter.com/paoloardoino/status/1655489517422358530

💥 JUST IN: Binance is integrating the Lightning Network!

In a recent Twitter thread, Binance explained that due to the large volume of pending transactions, they decided to temporarily halt #Bitcoin transactions.

They also explained that their team is working on enabling #Bitcoin Lightning Network withdrawals to "prevent a similar recurrence in the future".

🔑 Remember: not your keys, not your coins. Be off exchanges.

💥 BREAKING: Liechtenstein is planning on accepting #Bitcoin payments!

"A payment option with Bitcoin is coming."

- Liechetenstein Prime Minister Daniel Risch.

🟠 NEW: The Global Head of Public Policy at Chainalysis said banning Bitcoin doesn't work!

"Essentially, bans don't work."

- Caroline Malcolm

"When fiat goes to zero, #bitcoin goes to infinity. Then everything gets repriced in terms of #bitcoin. It's not a matter of if, but when. #Stock2FOMO"

- Wicked (@w_s_bitcoin)

Good news! Peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchange, Paxful, is back online after a brief suspension. 🚀

https://www.btctimes.com/news/after-a-brief-suspension-p2p-bitcoin-exchange-paxful-is-back-online

💥 BREAKING: Bittrex files for bankrupcy!

After being sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the crypto exchange files for bankrupcy in the U.S. State of Delaware.

The company said that this will only affect the U.S. operations, not Bittrex Global who will continue to serve its customers.

🟠 #Bitcoin's current landscape is a testament of the relevance and potential layer-2's have for the network.

"Liquid is a reliable bridge that connects traditional finance to the game-changing power of Bitcoin.

By expanding the functionality of Bitcoin, Liquid offers a wide range of benefits that are sure to bring even more innovation to the financial industry."

- Prince Filip of Serbia and Yugoslavia

Read more about this on Liquid's recent article: https://blog.liquid.net/prince-filip-of-serbia-building-on-liquid-and-reforming-traditional-finance/

🚀 NEW: According to a recent Goldman Sachs report, 32% of home offices hold #Bitcoin or crypto.

“Opinions on cryptocurrencies seem to have crystallized: a greater proportion of family offices are now invested in cryptocurrencies."

- Goldman Sachs

🇨🇦 JUST IN: Canada's Bull Bitcoin exchange has officially gone no-KYC!

This is how it works:

1️⃣ QR code in your Bull Bitcoin account
2️⃣ Go to any Canada Post office
3️⃣ Ask the cashier to scan the QR code
4️⃣ Pay with cash or debit (max $999)
5️⃣ Funds will be added to your account in 10 minutes
6️⃣ Buy Bitcoin on-chain via Lightning
7️⃣ Sent to your own wallet

✅ Done!

🟠 BREAKING: #Bitcoin ordinals are coming to Binance!

"Ordinals have allowed for unique NFT-style collections to be inscribed on the #Bitcoin blockchain."

- Binance

🔗 Source: https://twitter.com/binance/status/1655905549467172864

JUST IN: PayPal currently holds almost $500 million in #Bitcoin for customers!

On its latest quarterly report the financial technology company disclosed its cryptocurrency holding to the SEC.

The report stated that PayPal currently holds:

- $499 million in BTC
- $362 million in ETH
- $82 million in 'other'

💥 JUST IN: The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) gifts 16.5 BTC to 12 projects worldwide!

HRF's latest round of grants focuses on improving Bitcoin scaling, privacy, decentralization, global education, and more!

🌐 NEW: Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, Cboe, and others team up to develop a new blockchain network.

It seems that those resources could be better used in #Bitcoin, but as a smart individual once said:

“If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.”

- Satoshi Nakamoto

🇦🇷 Bitcoiner Presidential Candidate in Argentina, Javier Milei, surges in latest polls.

This year is set to be particularly exciting for Argentinians as the only pro-#Bitcoin Presidential Candidate rises in recent polls.

It seems that people are looking for a drastic change as their currency continues to lose value at a rapid pace.

Argentina is currently facing over 100% of the inflation rate, a 31-year record high.

Just be patient.

Bitcoin and crypto exchange Bittrex has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-and-crypto-exchange-bittrex-inc-has-filed-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy

🇦🇪 JUST IN: #Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Zero Two, backed by Abu Dhabi's $853 BILLION sovereign wealth fund, to create the Middle East's first large scale immersion Bitcoin mining operation!

This partnership comes in as the U.S.' White House campaigs for a proposed tax against crypto miners in the country.

Acording to a Press Release this project will develop two mining sites with a combined capacity of 250 megawatts (MW)!

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🇸🇻 NEW: El Salvador Credit Rating has been upgraded to CCC+ from CC!

J.P. Morgan has recently upgraded El Salvador's Credit Rating stating they are "Getting some credit."

In response to this, Nayib Bukele, El Salvador's President said that J.P. Morgan is just "catching up."

🔗 Source: https://twitter.com/nayibbukele/status/1656023895571406850

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Liechtenstein government announces plan to allow Bitcoin payments for certain state services 🇱🇮

https://www.btctimes.com/news/liechtenstein-government-to-allow-bitcoin-payments-in-planned-move