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OpenSats Unveils the Eleventh Wave of Nostr Grants
The latest grantees include Swae, HAMSTR, Vertex, Nostr Double Ratchet, and Nostr Game Engine.
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Trump Signs Resolution Blocking IRS Reporting Rule for 'DeFi Brokers'
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a congressional resolution, H.J.Res.25, which nullifies an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule introduced in the final days of 2024 by the Biden administration. This rule would have imposed unworkable reporting requirements on non-custodial services.
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Human Rights Foundation Grants 10 BTC to 23 Bitcoin Projects Worldwide
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new round of grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund, allocating 10 BTC to 23 Bitcoin projects globally.
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U.S. Justice Department Ends Crypto Enforcement Unit and Regulation by Prosecution
The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors not to target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and "offline wallets" for their end users' actions or unintentional regulatory violations.
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OpenSats Announces the 10th Wave of Nostr Grants
"We're excited to introduce our latest wave of grants, supporting seven innovative projects that showcase the growing versatility of the Nostr ecosystem," announced the organization.
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Key Dates Set for Samourai Wallet Developers Pre-trial Motion Schedule
According to the reports, Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill appeared in good spirits for the first hearing in their case since September of 2024.
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Demand Pool Opens Applications to Miners for Stratum V2 Mining Pool
Bitcoin mining startup DMND is inviting miners to apply as launch partners for its Stratum V2 pool, with a 0% fee for the first two months. Applications are open until March 28, 2025.
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OpenSats Announces 10th Wave of Bitcoin Grants & Support for Developer Organizations
OpenSats, a non-profit organization focused on open-source Bitcoin and freedom technologies, has unveiled new Bitcoin grants to support six projects and six organizations dedicated to advancing open-source Bitcoin development.
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President Trump Confirms Strategic 'Crypto' Reserve with Bitcoin and Altcoins
The United States President Donald Trump has announced a Strategic Crypto Reserve that will include XRP, Solana, and Cardano, along with Bitcoin and Ethereum at its core.
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Tropic Square TROPIC01: Open Architecture, Tamper-proof RISC-V Secure Element
Tropic Square, a startup backed by SatoshiLabs — the company behind Trezor signing devices — unveiled its final pre-production samples before the mass production and market launch of their open-source TROPIC01 secure element.
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European States Continue Their Race for Encryption Backdoors
European policymakers continue to push forward various proposals and regulations that would severely compromise the privacy and security of European citizens.
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IMF Board Approves $1.4Bn Loan to El Salvador with Further Bitcoin Restrictions
The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board approved a $1.4 billion loan for El Salvador with a condition that the country will further restrict the government's Bitcoin-related economic activities, including transactions and purchases of bitcoin.
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