Scotland’s Lomond School And Saifedean Ammous Launch New Bitcoin Scholarship Program

In a bold new step blending education and Bitcoin innovation, Lomond School has announced the launch of the Satoshi Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin-powered scholarship initiative, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The announcement comes alongside a strategic partnership with renowned economist Dr. Saifedean Ammous to develop an Austrian economics curriculum for students.

The independent co-educational day and boarding school, already known as the first in the world to accept Bitcoin for tuition, is now offering 21 two-year boarding scholarships and 21 two-year day scholarships—fully covering the school’s prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB)…

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Volatility arrives early for Solayer

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Earlier this week, we wrote that Solayer was about to begin its token unlocks.

We noted that this would mark the first real loosening of grip over Solayer’s tightly controlled float, and observed that while the token had surged 87% in a month, traders appeared to be bracing for volatility.

Well, SURPRISE! That volatility came early.

In the 48 hours that followed, $LAYER collapsed more than 55% from its all-time high, wiping out over $350 million in market cap. The selloff was sharp, disorderly and possibly — in the eyes of some — deliberate.

Back in March, onchain researcher…

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Revolut Integrates Lightspark For Lightning-Fast Bitcoin Payments In The UK And Europe

Revolut, one of the world’s leading financial super apps with millions of users globally, has announced a major step forward in its cryptocurrency and payments offerings through a new strategic partnership with Lightspark, a company specializing in next-generation Bitcoin infrastructure.

This collaboration brings next-generation Bitcoin infrastructure to Revolut customers in the UK and select European Economic Area (EEA) countries. The goal? Eliminate slow transactions and high network fees by tapping into the Bitcoin Lightning Network and cutting-edge tools like the Universal Money Address (UMA). In simple terms, Revolut is making BTC payments faster, cheaper, and more practical for…

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Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals How MSTR Is Rewriting Corporate Finance In New Bitcoin Presentation

Phong Le, CEO of Strategy, has unveiled a new financial model that reframes traditional corporate finance through the lens of Bitcoin. Titled “A New Financial Standard: KPIs for Bitcoin,” the framework introduces a Bitcoin Standard that redefines how companies approach valuation, capital deployment, and corporate governance.

According to Phong Le, the “BTC Standard” will transform key pillars of corporate finance: valuation and options, capital deployment and structure, and corporate governance.

At the heart of this shift is a new framework built around Bitcoin-based Key Performance Indicators (BTC KPIs), created to offer companies performance transparency in real…

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LATEST: Revolut Partners with Lightspark to Enhance Bitcoin Transactions

Revolut has announced a major step forward for crypto by partnering with Lightspark to enable faster Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network. The integration allows near-instant transfers for users in the UK and select European Economic Area countries giving Revolut access to Lightspark’s advanced payment tools including its MoneyGrid system.

The move brings crypto transactions closer to everyday use as MoneyGrid connects over 300 million users in more than 140 countries. Lightspark CEO David Marcus said traditional banking systems are outdated and sees this partnership as a major leap toward faster global payments powered by Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

Revolut continues to embrace crypto innovation following a record \$1.4 billion in pre-tax profits and the launch of its Revolut X crypto app. The company joins platforms like Coinbase in adopting the Lightning Network which now powers a growing share of Bitcoin activity worldwide. With plans for a stablecoin on the horizon Revolut is positioning itself as a leader in the next generation of financial technology.

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Michael Saylor Delivers Bitcoin For Corporations 2025 Keynote Speech

In his keynote at Bitcoin for Corporations 2025, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, laid out a powerful case for why Bitcoin represents the most compelling capital asset for corporations today. Saylor emphasized the stark economic realities facing the vast majority of public companies, labeling 96% of them as “zombie companies” that are unable to outperform a Treasury bill.

From Zombie Company to Treasury Titan

Drawing on his own experience at Strategy, Saylor recounted how the company leveraged Bitcoin as a balance sheet strategy starting in 2020, transforming itself from a stagnating enterprise to one of the most profitable Bitcoin-backed firms in the world. “If…

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Bitcoin Conference Aims To Set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS For Bitcoin Payments

BTC Inc, parent company of Bitcoin Magazine and The Bitcoin Conference, is putting Bitcoin to the ultimate test at this year’s Bitcoin 2025 conference with an official attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® title for the Most Bitcoin Point of Sale Transactions in 8 Hours. The attempt will take place live during the conference at the Venetian Conference Center in Las Vegas from May 27–29, 2025.

To make this possible, BTC Inc will issue 4,000 Lightning-ready Bolt Cards to attendees. The cards use tap-to-pay functionality and feature four limited-edition designs, each honoring a major figure in Bitcoin history and advocacy: Senator Cynthia Lummis, Michael Saylor, Satoshi…

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Strive Asset Management Merges With Asset Entities To Launch A Public Bitcoin Treasury Company

Strive Asset Management, LLC, a $2 billion institutional investment firm and subsidiary of Strive Enterprises, Inc., has announced a definitive merger with Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ: ASST), a digital content and social media technology company. The transaction will result in a new entity, claiming to be the first public Bitcoin Treasury Company designed to maximize Bitcoin exposure per share using innovative, minimally dilutive strategies.

Strive Asset Management is becoming a Bitcoin Treasury Company!

We are thrilled to combine with Asset Entities (Nasdaq: ASST) to create the first publicly traded asset manager on the Bitcoin Standard.

Strive intends to use all available mechanisms,…

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Pro Tips For Maximizing MSTR Returns Using Bitcoin Market Data

Since Michael Saylor and his team at Strategy (formally MicroStrategy) first invested in Bitcoin, the company has significantly outperformed Bitcoin itself. With the right data points and strategies, investors can further enhance their returns. In this article, we’ll explore how to leverage various metrics to improve your MSTR investing.

Key Takeaways

MSTR has outperformed Bitcoin by over 3,000% since its initial investment.

Key indicators like MVRV Z-Score and Active Address Sentiment can help time investments.

Global liquidity trends also impact MSTR’s performance.

Using multiple data points can simplify and enhance investment strategies.

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Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin Worth ¥7.6 Billion, Bitcoin Price Surges Above $97,000

Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired 555 Bitcoin worth approximately ¥7.6 billion ($53.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 5,555 BTC as the price continues its rally above $97,000. Following the purchase, Metaplanet announced plans to issue an additional ¥3.6 billion ($25 million) in zero-coupon bonds to EVO FUND for further Bitcoin acquisitions.

The company now holds the largest Bitcoin treasury among public companies in Asia, with its total holdings valued at approximately $537 million at current prices.

The aggressive accumulation strategy mirrors Strategy’s recently announced plans to raise $84 billion for Bitcoin purchases. Strategy currently holds 555,450 BTC,…

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