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Bitcoin Magazine is the oldest and most established source of news, information, and expert commentary on Bitcoin, its underlying blockchain technology, and the industry it has spawned. Since 2012, Bitcoin Magazine has provided analysis, research, education, and thought leadership at the intersection of finance and technology.
Coinbase Plans to Advance "All-in-One Exchange" Strategy in Canada, May Introduce Tokenized Stocks and Prediction Markets
According to Bitcoin Magazine, the head of Coinbase Canada stated that the company is pushing to expand its business footprint in Canada, with the goal of building an "all-in-one exchange" covering crypto assets, tokenized stocks, and prediction markets. The plan aims to leverage blockchain technology to provide a more efficient, 24/7 trading experience. Currently, Coinbase is coordinating with Canadian regulators regarding the launch of related products.
Tether will issue USDT natively on Bitcoin via the RGB Protocol.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Tether plans to natively issue USDT on the Bitcoin network via the RGB protocol, with UTEXO leading the commercial deployment. The solution combines the Bitcoin UTXO model with the Lightning Network, supporting sending and receiving USDT on Bitcoin addresses as well as private, instant settlement, aiming to enhance privacy, reduce transfer and exchange costs, and decrease reliance on intermediate service providers. The report indicates that the product is expected to launch within the next few weeks, or in July.
Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures Trading Services, Supporting Bitcoin and Other Products
according to Bitcoin Magazine, Charles Schwab has launched 24/7 crypto futures trading services. The designated crypto futures products currently available for trading include those related to Bitcoin, ETH, Solana, and XRP.
Square has enabled Bitcoin payments by default for approximately 1 million U.S. merchants.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Block’s payment platform Square has enabled Bitcoin payments by default for approximately one million U.S. merchants. Eligible merchants can accept BTC payments via the Lightning Network, with the system converting payments to U.S. dollars nearly in real time in the background—settling transactions in USD by default to mitigate exchange-rate volatility risk. This automatic rollout began on March 30, reaching a peak rate of one new merchant enabling the feature every eight seconds. Block also stated it is advancing tap-to-pay Bitcoin functionality leveraging NFC and the Lightning Network, and continues expanding Bitcoin payment and self-custody-related products across its ecosystem.
Former PayPal President Launches New Bitcoin Wallet Supporting AI Agents for Sending and Receiving Funds
According to Bitcoin Magazine, David Marcus, former PayPal president and CEO of Lightspark, announced the launch of a new Bitcoin wallet that supports AI agents for purchasing BTC and sending/receiving funds.
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Spain's largest bank Santander holds spot Bitcoin ETFs worth $4.3 million
据 Bitcoin Magazine 报道，西班牙最大银行桑坦德银行披露，其持有价值约 430 万美元的现货比特币 ETF。
Coinbase Plans to Advance "All-in-One Exchange" Strategy in Canada, May Introduce Tokenized Stocks and Prediction Markets
According to Bitcoin Magazine, the head of Coinbase Canada stated that the company is pushing to expand its business footprint in Canada, with the goal of building an "all-in-one exchange" covering crypto assets, tokenized stocks, and prediction markets. The plan aims to leverage blockchain technology to provide a more efficient, 24/7 trading experience. Currently, Coinbase is coordinating with Canadian regulators regarding the launch of related products.
Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan plans to raise 9.66 billion yen to launch Bitcoin reserves
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Metaplanet subsidiary Bitcoin Japan announced that it has signed a convertible bond financing agreement with EVO Fund, planning to raise 9.66 billion yen to establish a Bitcoin reserve, with the first Bitcoin purchase amount exceeding 662 million yen.
Tether will issue USDT natively on Bitcoin via the RGB Protocol.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Tether plans to natively issue USDT on the Bitcoin network via the RGB protocol, with UTEXO leading the commercial deployment. The solution combines the Bitcoin UTXO model with the Lightning Network, supporting sending and receiving USDT on Bitcoin addresses as well as private, instant settlement, aiming to enhance privacy, reduce transfer and exchange costs, and decrease reliance on intermediate service providers. The report indicates that the product is expected to launch within the next few weeks, or in July.
Hong Kong-listed company CIMG acquired 208 BTC for USD 13.5 million.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Hong Kong-listed company CIMG purchased 208 BTC for a total transaction value of approximately $13.5 million.
Coinbase Tax VP: Should Set Capital Gains Tax Exemption Threshold for Small Daily Bitcoin Transactions
Lawrence Zlatkin, Vice President of Tax at Coinbase, has proposed to U.S. lawmakers the establishment of a de minimis capital gains tax exemption threshold for small daily Bitcoin transactions, stating that "Americans shouldn't need to hire an accountant just to buy a pair of jeans with BTC." (Bitcoin Magazine)