Source: W. E. Messamore, 2025-04-14; https://cryptopotato.com/shark-tank-judge-says-this-is-the-hottest-cryptocurrency-in-april/
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May 11 2025
Bitcoin Core developers have confirmed that the next software release will lift the long-standing 80-byte restriction on OP_RETURN transaction outputs. The decision was met with concern in the crypto space as users expressed dissatisfaction with the move. OP_ RETURN is a type of Bitcoin transaction output that small amounts of data to be stored on the blockchain. Unlike regular outputs, they are unspendable and therefore don’t contribute to unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs). Developers noted that many private mining accelerators already ignore the limit.Bitcoin Core to Remove OP_RETURN Limit in Next Upgrade
Source: Wayne Jones, 2025-05-07; https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-core-to-remove-op_return-limit-in-next-upgrade/
Mar 21 2025
Solana Foundation Deletes Controversial Ad After Crypto Community Backlash
The Solana Foundation has removed an advertisement from its official X account following criticism over its political messaging on gender identity. The ad, posted on March 17 to promote the Solana Accelerate conference, attracted negative commentary from the crypto community for its references to gender and pronouns. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, who recently with the …
Mar 16 2025
Maddow Slams Trump and Calls Bitcoin ‘Scam’ – She Got These 5 Facts Wrong
MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow calls Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve a ‘deeply old-fashioned simple scam’ She draws a striking comparison between crypto and Beanie Babies, saying, “Cryptos operate on the same idea. They have no inherent value at all, but people speculate, hoping…” President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier that day establishing a national …
Mar 12 2025
El Salvador Buys the Dip: Adds 6 More BTC to Its Holdings
El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 6 BTC on March 10 instead of its usual 1 BTC per day. This brings the country’s total Bitcoin reserves to 6,111.18, valued at approximately $493 million at current market prices. The latest buy comes as Bitcoin’s price continues to hover just above $80,000 at the start …
Dec 25 2024
Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: From $108K to $92K (Market Update)
The total capitalization dropped by more than $300 billion as Bitcoin’s price went on a complete rollercoaster. The first few days of the week started as we are more or less used to by know – up only. The market was anticipating the results of the meeting of the US Federal Result. During the meeting, …
Dec 24 2024
Elon Musk: ‘Shocked’ If Biden Doesn’t Pardon SBF Amid Rising Rumors
Sam Bankman-Fried is serving a 25-year sentence for his role in the collapse of FTX. Speculation of a presidential pardon has been fueled by high-profile figures and shifting political tides. A major Trump ally, Elon Musk, for one, will be “shocked” if US President Joe Biden does not grant an early pardon to the disgraced …
Dec 20 2024
Metaplanet Establishes Bitcoin Treasury Operations as Official Business Line
Japanese-listed company Metaplanet announced on December 18 that it will formally run Bitcoin Treasury Operations as a new business line. This move, approved by the firm’s board of directors, is part of its broader strategy to integrate Bitcoin into its financial framework. The document also reveals Bitcoin purchases and accumulation will be conducted with BTC …
Dec 10 2024
Fox News Journalist Exposes Fake BlackRock Token Scam
Eleanor Terrett raised the alarm on X, stating: “There’s a fake article circulating using my name and official Fox graphics to promote a scam BlackRock token sale” She also users to remain vigilant against the scam. The fake report, dated December 5, falsely claimed that BlackRock had launched a presale for a token named “BlackRock …
Dec 06 2024
Basel Institute Releases New Anti-Money Laundering Index
Western Europe and the EU have the best anti-money laundering (AML) laws, according to the Basel Institute on Governance. Malta and Bulgaria are the only countries in the region to receive above-average risk scores. However, financial transparency remains a vulnerability, given the region’s large number of large banks. The index ranks countries by their AML …