Top news of the week: 27.10.2021.
Bitcoin
Taproot Upgrade Might Already Be Priced Into Bitcoin
Scheduled for Nov. 16, the upgrade has highlighted some investors’ skepticism of the Bitcoin network’s ability to adapt and expand.
Blockstream raises $16M for its Bitcoin mining STO in a matter of hours
Canadian blockchain firm Blockstream has raised $16 million in another tranche for its Bitcoin mining-focused STO, securing a total of $36 million.
Bitcoin futures ETF hits $1B AUM in a record-breaking two days
The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF has reached $1 billion in AUM in just two days, marking a new record.
200 Bitcoin ATMs installed at Walmart… with plans for 8000 in total
Walmart has installed 200 Bitcoin ATMs in a trial and plans to eventually install 8,000 across the U.S. in just another sign of mainstream adoption.
An Ode To Bitcoin, Virtuous And Fair
Of course institutions disregard Bitcoin — it represents the aspects of freedom and private ownership that are in direct opposition to them.
The Bitcoin Constant
It is difficult if not frightening to imagine the decisive strategic advantage the first country to adopt both Bitcoin and embryonic selection will have over the rest.
China is thinking about unbanning bitcoin mining after price rise and started a new research
China National Development and Reform Commission (CNDRM) is now seeking public opinion on the inclusion of crypto mining in its list of “phased-out” industries.