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Bitcoin Scalability Problem: Who’s Next in Line to Solve It?
While the Bitcoin blockchain is hailed as a benchmark for security and decentralization, its Achilles' heel remains its limited scalability. Despite Bitcoin Core’s strong defense against hacks, the ecosystem’s growth is constrained by the inherent limitations of Bitcoin Script. 
Japanese company Agile Energy X started using surplus renewable energy for Bitcoin mining. According to company president Kenji Tateiwa, this initiative will help balance supply and demand in the energy grid while boosting the popularity of green energy sources. What Is Merged Mining?
Merged mining is a solution for miners who want to mine two or more coins using the same computational power. Mining is characteristic of Proof of Work blockchains, where network participants solve complex mathematical puzzles to validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. 
TeraWulf, a mining company, is set to launch a new Bitcoin mining facility named WULF Den by the end of September 2024. This facility will be equipped with a liquid cooling system and will deliver a minimum of 2 MW of power, substantially increasing the company's total output. 
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler reiterated that the cryptocurrency industry is governed by clear regulations, reaffirming that Bitcoin is not a security. He highlighted that this regulatory clarity was a key factor in the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. 
BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robbie Mitchnick argues that Bitcoin is unfairly labeled as a high-risk asset. He believes the first cryptocurrency should be seen as a risk-free investment, suggesting that its reputation as a risk-on asset is a narrative pushed by certain voices in the crypto community. 
What’s Driving Investors to Withdraw Bitcoin from Exchanges?
The crypto market is in the midst of another transformation, with the mass movement of Bitcoin out of exchanges being a notable marker. This trend indicates a strategic shift by investors, who are increasingly opting to store their crypto assets in private wallets. Who Is Saifedean Ammous? Author of The Bitcoin Standard
Saifedean Ammous is an economist and a best-selling author. His book “The Bitcoin Standard” is one of the most well-known books about Bitcoin. Published in 2018, The Bitcoin Standard has been translated into 38 different languages, with over 1 million copies sold. 
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) neither confirmed nor denied having any information about Satoshi Nakamoto in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from journalist Dave Troy. In their statement, the FBI referred to Satoshi as an individual. How to Find Early-Stage Cryptocurrencies to Invest In?
Investing early in new tokens can make a big difference in your crypto portfolio. Despite ups and downs, some popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, and SOL had impressive growth from the time of their launch. But how do you find new cryptocurrencies and choose which ones to invest in? This article provides some answers. Miners Face a Choice Between Cryptocurrency and AI
Despite significant market fluctuations, BTC mining remains profitable. However, the rapid growth of AI is creating a competing demand for computational resources. Bitcoin miners now find themselves at the intersection of two technological revolutions.