Technology
Scalability comes to Bitcoin as Taproot upgrade goes live
After years of waiting, Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade is now live and its implementation could bring DeFi to the blockchain at last.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
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Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read 
Regulation
Indian government might take action against misleading crypto ads
The Indian government will not tolerate deceiving crypto ads that promote false narratives when it comes to cryptocurrency trading in the region.
Adoption
Study shows Bitcoin delivered 99.996% deflation against the U.S. dollar over past decade
Inflation in the United States within the last decade has risen by close to 30% whereas Bitcoin has seen its value deflated by 99.996% within the same period.
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Adoption
Here’s why the SEC rejected the much anticipated VanEck Bitcoin spot ETF
Despite approving a number of Bitcoin futures application last month, the SEC has rejected VanEck’s latest application for a Bitcoin spot ETF.
Mining
6 sources of renewable energy that will power the future of Bitcoin mining
Yes, Bitcoin mining does consume a lot of energy — about 110 terawatt hours per year, the energy equivalent of a small country.
Mining
Kazakhstan struggles to accommodate new Bitcoin miners amid energy crisis
Kazakhstan, being the second most popular city for Bitcoin mining, is battling a looming energy crisis as ousted Bitcoin miners seek shelter in the city to access its cheap electric supply.
Adoption
Miami residents could soon receive Bitcoin dividends earned through MiamiCoin
The residents of Miami will soon be eligible to receive bitcoin yields deposited directly into their digital wallets.
Adoption
How Bitcoin is helping people at the grassroots level in Africa
In a disaster hit region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bitcoin is proving useful when legacy systems fail.
Price Watch
Proshares Bitcoin rises to the top 2% of all ETFs in terms of volume
Since its launch on October 19, Bitcoin ETF has been a popular choice among investors, emerging to the top 2% in terms of the total trading volume.
