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Bitcoin’s Mempool was nearly empty due to low network activity, leading to faster, cheaper transactions—but a surge could happen anytime.

Bitcoin's popularity is rising, with many holders exploring spending options. In South Africa, PickNPay now accepts Bitcoin payments via Moneybadger's CryptoQR technology. Blink has enhanced the payment experience by allowing direct QR code scanning from the wallet.

If it’s not Bitcoin, it’s a shitcoin. While Bitcoin stands as the only true innovation, shitcoins thrive on speculation and deception, making them risky investments.

The US Government's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve concept gains traction amid President Trump's executive order, hinting at Bitcoin's potential role in bolstering the dollar against geopolitical pressures, especially from China.

Bitcoin has come a long way since its early days of being used just for pizza; now, you can spend it effortlessly at a wide variety of places, both online and offline. Thanks to innovations like the Lightning Network, using Bitcoin has never been easier, enabling fast and secure transactions.

Blink and BitDriver have partnered to offer Bitcoin home delivery in El Salvador. This service makes it easy for people to buy and sell Bitcoin in the comfort of their own homes, regardless of their technical skills or knowledge. Both Blink and BitDriver are committed to making Bitcoin accessible to everyone and believe that this partnership will help to further Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador.

Over 60% of Bitcoin holders have never used it for everyday purchases, but tools like the Blink Bitcoin Wallet and the Lightning Network are changing that. These innovations make it easy to use Bitcoin for transactions like buying coffee or groceries. Embrace the future of payments.

In this article, we will briefly explore initiatives propelling grassroots Bitcoin adoption across Africa, their impact, and the challenges they face in spreading Bitcoin knowledge and fostering adoption.

Businesses of all sizes are turning to Bitcoin as a strategic store of value, with major companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, and small businesses like Tahini's and Real Bedford F.C., accumulating it to secure their financial stability and future growth.

Taking control of your Bitcoin through self-custody allows for financial sovereignty, security, and privacy, but requires a deep understanding of wallets, private keys, and security measures to avoid risks and losses.

A Maltese barbershop, "Plan B," has expanded its business by embracing Bitcoin, leveraging the Lightning Network for instant transactions. By holding onto Bitcoin, the shop has established a financial reserve and attracted a loyal client base.

Discover more about Bitcoin as Medium of Exchange in Africa

Bitcoin has the potential to become a medium of exchange, but it needs more transactional demand to thrive. Currently viewed mainly as a store of value, its unique features could lead to broader acceptance. To help this shift, it's important to start using Bitcoin in everyday transactions and support businesses that accept it.

This blog post explores Bitcoin's price factors, emphasizing supply and demand, scarcity, and the halving. It notes the impact of market dynamics and speculation while advocating for Bitcoin's use as a medium of exchange and a balance between holding and spending.

Bitcoin Ekasi is an initiative in South Africa that empowers their unbanked community by promoting Bitcoin as a store of value and a means to access financial services. Through education and vendor onboarding, they aim to create a sustainable Bitcoin circular economy in the community.