Saylor and his MicroStrategists front-ran corporate bitcoin what-abouters at the firm’s detail-heavy annual conference.
Taproot Update: Bitcoin Users Home In on Activation Plan, Date Still TBD
The meeting ended with rough consensus in favor of BIP8 (false), as well as with approval of two possible methods to put this BIP into motion.
China’s Central Bank Is Partnering With SWIFT on a New Joint Venture
It’s unclear what the new group’s mission will be, though People’s Bank of China employees working on its digital currency efforts will be involved.
Dan Tapiero Launches $200M Fund to Invest in Crypto Companies
Tapiero is joined by Michael Dubilier and Stan Miroshnik.
PayPal 2020 Results: ‘Outstanding Finish to a Record Year’
It was the first quarterly earnings report from the payments giant since rolling out its crypto service in late 2020.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Cracks $37.2K as Ether Breaks Through to Record-High $1.6K
Bitcoin has been trending higher for two days but ether is in the spotlight now.
Bitcoin Mining Firm Bit Digital Removes CEO; Chairwoman Resigns
The changes come amid an ongoing class-action lawsuit against the mining company.
Sino-Global Shares Soar as Shipping Firm Expands Into Bitcoin Mining
Sino-Global announced a new COO and CTO as it plans to start mining.
China Leads Africa’s Digital Currency Race
With years of public investment and plenty of penetration for its phone makers, China is well placed to establish a digital currency in Africa.
Michael Saylor’s Mission to Get 1,400 Corporations Into Bitcoin
MicroStrategy is hosting a two-day “Bitcoin for Corporations” event. Here’s what to watch for.