Ross Ulbricht, sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for creating the darknet market Silk Road, is free. Ulbricht is a freedom fighter to some, and a dangerous criminal to others. The former know Ulbricht as described in Forbes, “a principled libertarian and cypherpunk in the same vein as WikiLeaks founder Julian … Read more
The sounds of cannons and cheers fill the air as Tampa Bay’s famous Gasparilla Parade of Pirates begins, drawing a crowd of over 600,000 people. Among the colorful floats and pirate-themed fun, one float stands out— The world’s first Bitcoin Pirate ship proudly flying the Bitcoin Bay Foundation flag. For the first time ever, Bitcoin … Read more
The next edition of bitcoin++ will be taking place February 19-22, 2025 at the ACATE Centro de Inovação in Florianópolis, Brazil. This edition of the conference is breaking from the usual narrowly focused topical structure(the last conference in Berlin focused exclusively on the subject of ecash), and is essentially going to be one big hackathon. Catering … Read more
Follow Guillaume on X. In the world of decentralized networks, the battle lines are drawn not just between different blockchains but within the communities they spawn. Bitcoin, having weathered its own civil war, has emerged stronger, proving its resilience and commitment to the principles of decentralization, freedom, and Truth. Ethereum, on the other hand, is … Read more
Follow Frank on X. Yesterday, President Trump signed a full pardon for Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. This was a tremendous victory for the Bitcoin (and Libertarian) movement. It proved with some time, effort and political coordination, the Bitcoin network state, to borrow a term from Balaji Srinivasan, can facilitate real and important change via the … Read more
Follow Allen on X. In a landmark decision that sent waves through the Bitcoin community, President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the Silk Road darknet marketplace. Delivered on January 21, 2025—one day later than his campaign promise—this pardon goes beyond merely commuting Ulbricht’s sentence. It’s … Read more
In an in-depth discussion on the Hell Money Podcast, David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., shared insights into Bitcoin’s transformative potential, its geopolitical implications, and its role as a cornerstone of a new global economic framework. “I see this happening so much faster than anyone can appreciate. Within 10 years, Bitcoin will become the reserve … Read more
Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. I’m not here to say “I told you so.” In my Take from October 4, I did write that Donald Trump does not give a damn about Bitcoin, and in my Take from November 5 I wrote he just wants in on the crypto scam. But I didn’t mention Ross Ulbricht … Read more
The current Bitcoin bull market presents a compelling opportunity for investors seeking precise, data-driven forecasts regarding the timing and magnitude of the next price peak. In a rigorous analysis presented by Bitcoin Magazine Pro, lead analyst Matt Crosby applies a sophisticated blend of historical data, moving average analysis, and statistical modeling to predict the forthcoming … Read more
Follow George on X. There is no shortage of opinions when it comes to the stunning launch of President Donald Trump’s Solana memecoin. The news and staggering performance of $TRUMP in the days leading up to his Inauguration have all but confirmed the dawn of a new era for our industry, emphatically declaring that the … Read more
