The original Bitcoin advocacy organization. We raise awareness of the benefits, uses and technology of #Bitcoin and support global #BTC adoption.
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The Bitcoin Foundation isn’t a “foundation” in the Ripple/Solana/Ethereum sense.
No premine. No treasury. No protocol control. Bitcoin thrives without us.
We’re a donation-based org that once hosted early builders.
Today our only role is sharing neutral info. Nothing more.
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Happy Birthday Bitcoin! It’s been 10 historic years since Satoshi created the genesis block. Let’s celebrate by sharing thoughts on the history & future of Bitcoin! #GenesisBlockTurns10
@rogerkver @adam3us @NickSzabo4 @gavinandresen @jgarzik
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⚡️Lightning Network’s total capacity in public channels has hit 4,290 #Bitcoin, an increase of 34.6% and +1,102 BTC after the last all-time high of almost $68,000 in November last year, on-chain data by crypto analysis platform Glassnode indicated today.
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Tomorrow, Jan 3, marks 10 years since Satoshi released the Bitcoin code into the wild & created the genesis block. Let’s celebrate & share thoughts on the last 10 years and the future of Bitcoin. #GenesisBlockTurns10
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BREAKING: The first #Bitcoin City in the world has just been announced live in El Salvador by President @nayibbukele
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#Bitcoin moments in history. This one made it twice.
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139 days, 13 hours, 36 min, 30 seconds until the next #bitcoin mining reward halving.
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Bitcoin Lightning Network capacity rises to a new high amid bear market #Bitcoin $BTC finbold.com/bitcoin-lightnin…
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What's the best #Bitcoin Wallet for Beginners?
Must support iOS and Android.
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The halvening cometh!
~350 days until the daily amount of new #Bitcoin produced with each block is cut in 1/2... again.
Follow @BTCFoundation for information, memes, and updates about #bitcoin.
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Today is the 13th Anniversary of the Bitcoin Whitepaper.
October 31st, 2008 marks the birth of #Bitcoin when Satoshi Nakamoto published a paper titled: Bitcoin: “A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.”
bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-paper
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How many #Bitcoin forks are there?
forkdrop.io/how-many-bitcoin…
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What happens when the world’s exchanges “run out” of #bitcoin supply?
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The bounce begins.
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A statement from the Bitcoin Foundation following recent reports that China may shut down cryptocurrency exchanges buff.ly/2x5pbJm
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The Central African Republic passes a bill legalizing the use of #Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in financial markets.
$BTC cointelegraph.com/news/the-c…
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#Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that enables fast, secure, and direct transactions without intermediaries. As businesses increasingly accept Bitcoin, it is clear that this #cryptocurrency is becoming a permanent part of the financial landscape. #futureofmoney
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The proof-of-work consensus mechanism, which Bitcoin uses, is a revolutionary way to secure the network.
By requiring miners to solve complex mathematical problems to validate transactions, Bitcoin creates an economic incentive structure that ensures honesty and reliability.
While proof of work has been criticized for its energy consumption, it has proven to be one of the most secure methods of maintaining decentralized networks.
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₿𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Former SEC Chairman says
the #bitcoin ETFs could be approved.
'We have insitutions that know markets better than anybody, and they are putting their names and reputations behind bitcoin.’
‘I find that remarkable.’
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UAE-Based Airline Emirates Says It Is Planning to Accept #Bitcoin for Payments
Emirates “plans to employ Bitcoin as a payment service while adding #NFT collectibles on the company’s websites for trading.” cryptoglobe.com/latest/2022/…
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Now is the time for entrepreneurs to fight premature & unreasonable regulation of cryptocurrency & blockchain startups. We encourage French crypto & blockchain communities to get in touch to support the Foundation’s work in France. bitcoinfoundation.org/the-bi…
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This candidate for U.S. Senate is giving away #Bitcoin as part of his campaign.
@BruceFenton 🇺🇸 #NewHampshire
2.5 million sats
($1000 in #Bitcoin) to whoever gets my ideas or website out to the most NH voters most effectively in the next 48 hours.
Decentralized bounty.
Go.
(Respectful, no attacks or spam - please be accurate & use my own words- reply with your proof of work by Tuesday)
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#weareallsatoshi
Hungarian bitcoin enthusiasts unveiled a statue in Budapest, to honour #SatoshiNakamoto.
“...if you go to the statue, look in its face and you are going to see your own face. The reflection is that everyone involved is a kind of #Satoshi.”
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Early #Bitcoin contributor Hal Finney foresaw a future where “Bitcoin Banks” would issue their own currencies backed by BTC. Do you think Bitcoin poised to be the reserve currency for bank settlements? A P2P payment system? Both? bitcointalk.org/index.php?to…
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In shadows deep, when fear is strong,
And whispers claim that all is wrong,
We stand, unshaken, hands held tight,
A beacon flickers in the night.
The world may waver, markets fall,
But #Bitcoin rises, through it all.
A silent oath, a steadfast flame,
Through storm and doubt, it stays the same.
For in the dark, the bold are born,
To hold their ground through every storm.
Through days of gray, we keep our trust,
In code, in chain, in cryptic dust.
So let them speak of fleeting gain,
We hold the keys through joy and pain.
For when the dawn breaks clear and bright,
The holders will have won the fight.
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Buy #Bitcoin
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What are the biggest changes in #bitcoin the last 4 years?
#BitcoinHalving2024
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#Bitcoin pioneer @BruceFenton announces candidacy for U.S. Senate. 🇺🇸
I’m running for United States Senate representing New Hampshire.
Lockdowns, movement passes & reckless economic policies have no place in America.
Our world is changing. We must embrace new solutions & our core Constitutional values of liberty, freedom and peace.
#NHPolitics
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Colorado USA will accept #Bitcoin payments for state taxes and fees.
According to the Governor, the reasons are “increased user convenience and faster payment speeds”. theblockcrypto.com/linked/13…
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The Government of Ukraine has passed a law that legalizes #Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies 🙌 🇺🇦 watcher.guru/news/ukraine-le…
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The #BitcoinCity model in El Salvador mirrors the economic free zones in other nations, with the core difference of #Bitcoin at the center
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Fidelity now has #Bitcoin in 401(k) retirement plans. How much will you invest?
34%
I don’t have a 401(k)
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I don’t want Bitcoin (0%)
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Maximum in Bitcoin (20%)
13%
I cashed out for Bitcoin
163 votes • Final results
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El Salvador’s #BitcoinCity promises 0% taxes across the board, with an eco-friendly cherry on top 0% CO2 emissions 🍒♻️ #Bitcoin
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Happy #BitcoinDay!
In honor of this world changing event, 150 drones lit up the sky in El Salvador, the first country to light the world. 🇸🇻 #Bitcoin
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Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor to Invest 1% of The City’s Treasury in #Bitcoin
Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, intends to allocate 1% of the city’s Treasury in #BTC and put ‘Crypto Rio’ on the map. cryptopotato.com/rio-de-jane…
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Happy birthday to our Chairman, @brockpierce🎂🥳
This has been a momentous year for #Bitcoin, thank you for your continued ambassadorship and tireless efforts.🙏🏼
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BREAKING: 🇺🇸 President Trump signs executive order officially creating a #Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.
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#Bitcoin mining could promote energy independence in the United States.
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Bitcoin miner beats 1 in 1.3 million odds to mine a BTC block
Block 718,124 secured the 6.25 BTC block reward for a single miner with only 126 TH/s in computing power. theblockcrypto.com/post/1298…
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Good coverage from our time spent at the New York State hearing into cryptocurrencies and BitLicense cryptovest.com/news/bitcoin-…
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One island and nation state at a time.
$BTC as legal tender and a #Bitcoin education center in Honduras' Roatán, built within the vision of the economic hub @Prosperahn
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Northwest Arkansas USA is offering $10K in #Bitcoin and bike to relocate there.
The ‘Life Works Here’ initiatives have so far generated over 36,000 applications from more than 115 countries and 50 states. finance.yahoo.com/news/weste…
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Educate your Congresspeople about #Bitcoin — use your voice! coincenter.org/new-bill-woul…
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Paraguay’s #Bitcoin Bill Passes the Senate; includes mining policies with the country’s surplus energy
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From #NYC to Miami and now Jackson and Tampa, it’s been a big week for #bitcoin as ambassadorship continues to grow city-by-city. 😎
"MAYORS AROUND THE US RACE TO EMBRACE, BE PAID IN BITCOIN
The mayors of Jackson, TN, and Tampa, FL, are the latest to join the cohort of US mayors converting their paychecks into #bitcoin."
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Athens residents: Our Executive Director @LlewClaasen is a keynote speaker at @DecentralizedEu on Nov 15, 2018. He'll be speaking on the current state of crypto and the outlook for 2019. decentralized.com
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Hold strong with #Bitcoin 🇺🇦
finbold.com/ukraines-bitcoin…
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35,000 people are attending @TheBitcoinConf in Miami right now — including The Bitcoin Foundation!
This marks the largest #Bitcoin event in the world, with hundreds of side events around Miami promoting this movement and transformational technology.
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A call to NYC Bitcoiners to join @TheoBitcoin's rally to abolish BitLicense on the steps of NY City Hall at 10:45am EST today. themerkle.com/bitcoin-enthus…
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Many #Bitcoin miners moved to Kazakhstan following China’s mining ban.
Now the country will introduce a new tax regime for miners, in which taxes are linked to the $BTC price. beincrypto.com/kazakhstan-in…
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We're raising funds to educate stakeholders & protect cryptocurrencies from bad regulation globally – Brock Pierce & Board members donate the first $200,000 bitcoinfoundation.org/the-bi…
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Happy World Bitcoin Day!
Today the #BitcoinLaw is officially enacted in El Salvador as the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender.
#Bitcoin #BTC #LeyBitcoin #WorldBitcoinDay
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Our Executive Director @LlewClaasen spoke about the current state of crypto and the outlook for 2019 at @DecentralizedEu earlier this month. piped.video/watch?v=QJVW2j3P… #decentralized18 #blockchain
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For those who missed #startupgrind2018 last month, watch our Executive Director, @LlewClaasen's talk about what investors should know before investing in Bitcoin. piped.video/watch?v=MZhz363w…
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Members of the U.S. Senate: Donʼt criminalize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies! Sign our petition today! buff.ly/2vR8yNB
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‘Tis the season for giving! What’s a good gift for a Bitcoiner? #BitcoinHodlDay
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The opposition against §1241 continues. Bloomberg - "As Bitcoin Soars, Advocates Seek to Head Off New Restrictions" bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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So far the largest #Bitcoin transaction of the year was of 456 $BTC or about $21M USD, on January 3rd 2022, celebrating the 13th anniversary of the genesis block.
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A draft law legalizing and regulating cryptocurrency and other virtual assets like tokens in Ukraine has passed the parliament in the second reading on Sept. 8. 🇺🇦
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A neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona now takes #Bitcoin for utility bills.
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Good news coming out of India suggesting that the official recognition of Bitcoin as legal, is imminent. buff.ly/2sTOkFd
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We're shocked at New York Superintendent Vullo’s statements regarding New York’s virtual currency regulation at this year’s conference of state bank supervisors. Our full statement is available here bitcoinfoundation.org/the-bi…
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Bank accounts & ATMs in Greece are frozen. Bitcoin is not frozen. Not today. Not ever.
Control you own money. #Bitcoin
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Ukraine legalizes cryptocurrency following a flood of donations from around the world 🇺🇦
#Bitcoin forkast.news/headlines/zelen…
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#Bitcoin ETFs are here! 🤯 These are the potential approval dates for the next BTC ETFs to watch out for:
Oct 18th - ProShares
Oct 19th - Invesco
Oct 25th - VanEck
Oct 25th - Calkyrie
Nov 1st - Galaxy
Nov 2nd - Global X
Nov 3rd - AdvisorShares
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Congratulations to El Salvador for being the first country to adopt #Bitcoin as legal tender. 🇸🇻
Today, the first country to recognize $BTC as national currency goes online. #BitcoinDay
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🎶 🎤🎂Happy birthday, #Bitcoin
The currency that's free
A decentralized system
For all the world to see
With a finite supply
You're a rarity, it's true
A digital asset
That's changing what we do
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We strongly oppose Article 8 Companion Act to the Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency & request that ULC immediately withdraws this material from further consideration. Read our full opposition letter bitcoinfoundation.org/the-fo…
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Our Executive Director, @LlewClaasen, speaks to Sputnik about regulation, prices of cryptocurrencies, Weiss ratings, Venezuela's 'petro' and §1241 sputniknews.com/analysis/201…
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We have retained counsel to push back against increased federal and state regulatory efforts over virtual currency buff.ly/2vKQVRm
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We asked AI to write a post about #bitcoin 👆
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To ₿ or not to ₿?
Bitcoin (with a capital "B") refers to the system of cryptography and technology that produces the currency bitcoin (with a lowercase "b") and verifies bitcoin transactions.
Bitcoin = the blockchain technology
bitcoin = the currency
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We've responded to the misconstrued issues around links between the use of cryptocurrencies and terrorism financing raised in a letter from Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. Read Congressman Cleaver's letter and our response. bitcoinfoundation.org/the-fo…
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Welcome to the 🎉 @Fidelity
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Bitcoin Foundation wants US Department of Justice investigated - The Register buff.ly/2gvsVhf
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Board update: Francis Pouliot stepped down from the Bitcoin Foundation board in June 2018. Thank you @francispouliot_ for the contribution you've made to the board since joining in January 2017, we wish you all the best.
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A call for cryptocurrency miners to come forward & work with us to understand the impact of the New York ban on cryptocurrency mining bitcoinfoundation.org/the-bi…
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North Dakota has green #Bitcoin mining and is working to attract more miners to the state cointelegraph.com/news/north…
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So fortunate to be able to work with an smart attorney that shares our philosophy & doesn’t just bill the hours. Thanks for your assistance @PierreCiric, couldn’t have done it without you. @LlewClaasen
Grateful for the opportunity to assist @BTCFoundation & its Exec. Dir. @LlewClassen testify before a 2/23 @NYSenate Public Roundtable “Cryptocurrency: Decoding the Virtual Form of Currency for New Yorkers,” chaired by @SenatorHamilton & @DavidCarlucci. lnkd.in/eB4iuhf
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A great outcome for our time spent today at the New York State hearing into cryptocurrencies and BitLicense @LlewClaasen coindesk.com/bitcoin-crypto-…
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The World Economic Forum expects 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) to be stored on blockchain technology by 2027.
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We need your help to redraft §1241 Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing & Counterfeiting Act. Donate now buff.ly/2xonMLB
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