Minipay, an integral feature of the Opera Mini browser, has announced a significant upgrade with the introduction of ‘Pockets’. This new feature now supports USDC and USDT, two of the most widely used stablecoins, thereby enhancing its existing digital asset management capabilities. The innovative ‘Drag & Swap’ feature simplifies the process of switching between USDC, […]
Marathon Digital Expands Mining Operations to Include Kaspa
Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. has diversified its mining activities by adding kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work digital asset, to its portfolio. The initiative has already yielded significant results, with the company mining 93 million KAS, valued at approximately $ 15 million as of June 25, 2024. Marathon Digital Diversifies With Kaspa Mining, Adds $ …
Strike Expands Bitcoin and Lightning Services to the UK
Strike has announced its expansion into the United Kingdom. This move allows individuals and businesses in the UK to access Strike’s suite of Bitcoin and Lightning Network services. The features include buying, selling, sending, and withdrawing bitcoin, global payments, and more. The company’s founder, Jack Mallers, believes that bitcoin can solve some of the world’s […]
US Treasury Expands Sanctions to Cripple Russian War Economy
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that over 300 new sanctions have been issued to intensify pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures, in alignment with G7 commitments, target entities and individuals globally to cripple Russia’s military-industrial base by restricting access to U.S. software, IT services, and foreign financial support. The […]
Semler Scientific Expands Bitcoin Holdings, Acquires 247 More BTC
Semler Scientific Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a developer of medical technology aimed at fighting chronic diseases, has expanded its bitcoin portfolio by acquiring an additional 247 bitcoins for $ 17 million, inclusive of fees and expenses. As of June 6, the company’s total bitcoin holdings stood at 828 BTC, purchased for a combined $ …