In the last Mempool article, I went through the dynamics of transaction propagation when different nodes on the network are running different mempool relay policies. In this piece I’ll be looking at the dynamics of private mempools, and the implications that has for the utility of the public mempool, mining incentives, and the health of the Bitcoin network overall. 

At the heart of the purpose of the mempool is facilitating the aligned incentives of two different parties, miners and transacting users. Users want to transact, and are willing to pay miners’ transaction fees in order to do so. Miners want to make money, and transaction fees are an additional source of revenue in…

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Asigna, a smart multisig vault operator for Bitcoin, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Hivemind and Tykhe Block Ventures, with participation from Sats Ventures, Trust Machines, and others, according to an exclusive press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The raise follows a pre-seed round led by Portal Ventures.

“With Asigna, we are establishing foundational infrastructure for institutions and large holders to securely and confidently participate in the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem,” said the Co-Founder of Asigna Viven. “There’s a critical need for robust, transparent, and programmable non-custodial solutions, and the multisig infrastructure is at the heart of this…

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Bitlux, a global private aviation company with charter solutions based on blockchain technology, just announced the industry’s first cryptocurrency-enabled Private Jet Card Program at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference.

“Bitcoin 2025 convenes innovators who are defining the future of money, mobility, and freedom,” stated Patel. “Our Jet Card is a natural continuation of that dialogue. We’re not just keeping up – we’re setting the new benchmark for what’s possible in luxury flight.”

The Bitlux Jet Card allows clients to fund their accounts using Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. By integrating Bitcoin payments with private aviation, Bitlux aims to deliver…

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Strive Asset Management and Asset Entities have announced a major $750 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) with another $750 million available through warrant exercises totaling up to $1.5 billion. This funding will support Strive’s first wave of Bitcoin acquisitions as it aims to become the first Bitcoin treasury firm focused on long-term outperformance using advanced alpha-generating strategies.

The investment was led by top institutional investors and Strive’s leadership team including CEO Matt Cole. Strive plans to acquire discounted biotech companies distressed Bitcoin claims like Mt. Gox and structured Bitcoin credit assets. Cole stated that unlike typical Bitcoin treasuries based on simple holdings Strive’s approach is built to exceed Bitcoin’s own performance.

The PIPE was priced at $1.35 per share reflecting a 121% premium to Asset Entities’ last close. Strive chose not to take on debt to maintain future leverage potential. Further insights into their strategy will be shared during Cole’s presentation at Bitcoin for Corporations in Las Vegas.

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Sati, a Bitcoin payments app and Lightning infrastructure provider, today announced the launch of its Lightning integration with Xverse, a Bitcoin wallet used by over 1.5 million people worldwide. Thanks to the integration, Xverse users can now send and receive sats (Bitcoin’s smallest denomination) instantly over the Lightning Network with no setup, no app switching, and no custodial risk.

Initially designed in 2017, the Lightning Network has grown to become Bitcoin’s leading layer-2, with a current BTC capacity of over $465M. Sati is now leveraging this technology to bring the world’s favorite digital currency into the pockets of almost 3 billion users worldwide, thanks to its…

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Thailand is set to allow tourists to spend cryptocurrency using credit card-linked platforms as part of a bold move to modernize its financial system and support digital assets. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira shared the plan during an investment seminar in Bangkok on May 26. The system will let travelers pay with crypto while merchants receive Thai baht without knowing digital currency was used.

The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand are reviewing the project which will roll out once infrastructure and regulations are ready. Pichai said this model avoids direct use of the Thai baht helping protect the national currency. He also highlighted broader reforms including unifying digital and traditional markets modernizing investment rules and boosting fairness in trading practices.

Thailand is also introducing “G-Tokens” to help retail investors access government bonds through blockchain. Recently approved stablecoins like USDC and USDt will soon be available for trading on regulated exchanges across the country.

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Bitcoin Well Inc. (TSXV: BTCW; OTCQB: BCNWF) has launched an integration with Nostr, allowing US customers to buy bitcoin directly through direct messages on the decentralized social protocol, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.

Users can link their Nostr identifier (npub) to their Bitcoin Well account and purchase bitcoin by sending specific commands via direct message. The transactions draw from the user’s Cash Balance and send the purchased bitcoin to their existing Lightning Wallet for security.

Nostr is a decentralized social media protocol which is censorship resistant and runs on a network of relays, rather than centralized servers. This means that the…

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Today, Gemini, a crypto platform, released its 2025 Global State of Crypto Report, revealing a notable increase in cryptocurrency adoption in different countries. According to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, ownership among respondents in the US, UK, France, and Singapore rose from one in five (21%) in 2024 to one in four (24%) in 2025.

The Trump Administration’s treatment of Bitcoin may have played a major role in its global growth. Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has launched a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, where he installed leadership at the SEC that are in favor of digital assets, and endorsed legislation aimed at regulating stablecoins and…

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