Russia’s Sberbank Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Services

Bitcoin Magazine Russia’s Sberbank Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Custody Services Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, plans to offer custody services for cryptocurrency assets, aiming to lead the country’s digital asset infrastructure as demand for bitcoin and crypto services grows. The move comes as Russia’s central bank has softened its stance on digital assets, recently … Read more

France Submits Bill To Test Bitcoin Mining With Excess Power 

Bitcoin Magazine France Submits Bill To Test Bitcoin Mining With Excess Power  French lawmakers have submitted a new proposal to transform surplus electricity into economic value through Bitcoin mining. The bill, introduced on July 11, outlines a five-year experimental program that would allow energy producers to use excess power—particularly from nuclear and renewable sources—for mining … Read more

Volcon Inc. to Buy Over $500 Million in Bitcoin with Private Placement Funds

Bitcoin Magazine Volcon Inc. to Buy Over $500 Million in Bitcoin with Private Placement Funds Today, Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCN) has announced a $500 million private placement to fund a new Bitcoin treasury strategy. The company plans to use at least 95 percent of the proceeds to buy Bitcoin, making it Volcon’s primary treasury reserve … Read more

LND v0.19.2 Released with Key Bug Fixes and Performance Upgrades

Bitcoin Magazine LND v0.19.2 Released with Key Bug Fixes and Performance Upgrades Today, a new version of the Lightning Network Daemon (LND), version 0.19.2, has been released. This update focuses primarily on bug fixes and performance improvements. lnd v0.19.2 has just been released! https://t.co/ZRd4rZutQ6 this a bug fix release fixes: a bug related to missed … Read more

FOIA Request Reveals US Marshal Service Holds Nearly 29,000 BTC Worth $3.44 Billion 

Bitcoin Magazine FOIA Request Reveals US Marshal Service Holds Nearly 29,000 BTC Worth $3.44 Billion  In a newly published response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed on March 24, 2025, the United States Marshal Service (USMS) confirmed it currently holds a total of 28,988.35643016 BTC, according to official documents released to independent … Read more

El Salvador And Pakistan Leaders Meet To Discuss Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine El Salvador And Pakistan Leaders Meet To Discuss Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador hosted Pakistan’s Minister of Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, for a meeting focused on expanding global Bitcoin collaboration. According to an official statement, the two leaders discussed three major topics: Bitcoin mining and energy resources, the creation of strategic … Read more

US House Passes Motion To Advance CLARITY, GENIUS, And Anti-CBDC Act

Bitcoin Magazine US House Passes Motion To Advance CLARITY, GENIUS, And Anti-CBDC Act Today, the US House of Representatives has officially passed a procedural vote to advance several key pieces of crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. JUST IN: US House PASSES vote on the motion … Read more

The Cost Of Self Custody: TANSTAAFL

Bitcoin Magazine The Cost Of Self Custody: TANSTAAFL Last week I touched on the nuances and complexities of “Trustodial” systems, systems that can’t be fully categorized as non-custodial or custodial, and how this causes issues when it relates to us categorizing different tools in this space. This is not the only issue being oversimplified in … Read more

Bitcoin To Hit $150,000 In “Golden Age Of Digital Assets,” Says Silicon Valley-based CEO Ray Wang

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin To Hit $150,000 In “Golden Age Of Digital Assets,” Says Silicon Valley-based CEO Ray Wang Bitcoin is entering its “golden age,” according to Ray Wang, founder of Constellation Research, who predicts Bitcoin will hit $150,000 per coin within the next six months.  Speaking with Fox Business this morning, Wang emphasized the momentum … Read more