Jack Dorsey Forecasts Bitcoin to Reach $1 Million by 2030

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey predicts that the price of Bitcoin could hit at least $1 million by 2030, suggesting its value may grow even further thereafter. In an interview, he expressed his enthusiasm not just about Bitcoin’s potential for price growth but also highlighted the unique and collaborative nature of its ecosystem, implying that efforts … Read more

Block Is Buying Bitcoin Every Month for Its Balance Sheet

Block Inc. has announced its strategy of regularly purchasing bitcoin for its corporate balance sheet via dollar-cost averaging (DCA). The company plans to allocate 10% of its monthly gross profit from bitcoin products towards investments in the cryptocurrency. “We view bitcoin as an instrument of global economic empowerment; it is a way for individuals around … Read more

Jack Dorsey-Backed Initiative Donates $21M to Bitcoin Nonprofit Opensats to Bolster Development

According to the 501(c)(3) public charity Opensats, a nonprofit focused on supporting Bitcoin-related initiatives and efforts that contribute to Bitcoin’s success, Jack Dorsey’s philanthropic endeavor #startsmall has contributed $21 million to the organization. Bitcoin Development Nonprofit Opensats Receives $21M From Dorsey’s #Startsmall On May 3, Opensats disclosed receiving a $21 million contribution from Jack Dorsey’s … Read more

Jack Dorsey’s Block Faces DOJ Probe Over Alleged Transactions With Sanctioned Nations and Terrorist Groups

Department of Justice (DOJ) federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are investigating fintech company Block, formerly known as Square, for significant compliance failures in its transaction monitoring systems after a former employee revealed lapses that included processing transactions with sanctioned nations and groups linked to terrorism. Allegations against Block include handling transactions … Read more

Acinq to Withdraw Phoenix Wallet From US Markets Amid Regulatory Concerns

On Friday, April 26, Acinq announced that its Lightning Network bitcoin wallet, Phoenix, will cease services for U.S. residents from May 3, 2024. This announcement followed closely on the heels of the Samourai Wallet indictment and what is perceived as a targeted U.S. government effort against financial privacy and non-custodial solutions. Lightning Network Platform Phoenix … Read more