Blockstream, a leader in Bitcoin-powered financial infrastructure, has shared a new update detailing its growth plans for 2025. Following a successful $210 million raise in October 2024 led by Fulgur Ventures, the company is accelerating its development across infrastructure, software, mining, and institutional investment offerings.

“We are at a pivotal moment for Bitcoin’s growth,” stated Blockstream Co-Founder and CEO Dr. Adam Back. “Spot ETFs have opened the floodgates, institutions are rushing to engage with Bitcoin, and individual interest is accelerating. As we look ahead, we will continue to explore ways to deliver the greatest impact with a focus on building the…

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Swiss-based Bitcoin startup Relai has announced a strategic partnership with Sygnum Bank to launch Bitcoin-backed loans for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), enabling users to access liquidity without selling their Bitcoin, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.

The service marks the first of its kind in Switzerland and merges Relai’s intuitive Bitcoin investment platform with Sygnum’s regulated digital banking infrastructure. Through this offering, Relai’s Private clients can unlock the value of their Bitcoin holdings for financial flexibility or investment without sacrificing their long-term crypto positions.

 “At Relai, we’re building the future of…

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Introduction

Real estate is an energy-intensive industry. During construction, significant energy resources are required for operating heavy machinery and equipment, as well as producing materials like cement and steel. 

Once constructed, buildings continue to demand substantial energy for various functions. For instance, residential properties require consistent heating, cooling, and lighting, while commercial properties like hotels, malls and stadiums have additional energy needs for climate control, complex lighting systems, high-capacity HVAC systems and require energy for powering amenities such as elevators, escalators, and restrooms. Agricultural facilities and stables often…

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The speaker lineup continues to expand at Bitcoin 2025 with the addition of renowned entrepreneur and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson. Best known as the former CEO of Venmo’s parent company and now globally recognized for his radical anti-aging protocol, Johnson brings a provocative perspective on the future—where Bitcoin and biological time may both be unstoppable forces.

About the Speaker

Bryan Johnson is the founder of Project Blueprint and one of the world’s most closely studied individuals in human health and longevity. After selling his payment company Braintree (parent of Venmo) to PayPal for $800 million, Johnson turned his focus to reversing the aging process—becoming…

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The speaker lineup for Bitcoin 2025 continues to grow as two high-profile names join the stage: Erik Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Set to appear in Las Vegas from May 27–29, both figures bring a bold voice to the conversation around Capitalism, Bitcoin, freedom, and economic sovereignty. With their increasing engagement in the Bitcoin space, their presence marks another major moment in what is already shaping up to be stellar Bitcoin Conference.

About the Speakers

Erik Trump is Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, overseeing a global portfolio of real estate, hospitality, and development ventures. Known for his hands-on leadership and market instincts, he has played a key…

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Parenting is hard work. Sound parenting, the philosophy we explore in this book, is even harder. Throughout these pages you’ll find practical tools which, if implemented, can make a significant impact on your children. These are not abstract theories or unqualified opinions. This is what my wife Danielle and I have been practicing and the foundation we’ve built our entire parenting strategy around for the past 16 years.

Everyone’s experience is dynamic. Not all kids are the same and there is only so much nuance that can be packed into a single book. At the end of the day, you must exercise your best judgment as you attempt to experiment with these suggestions. Your unique…

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Morgan Stanley is preparing to offer Bitcoin and other crypto trading on its e-Trade platform aiming for a launch in 2025. The move could make it the first major US bank to offer direct retail crypto trading at scale signaling a bold step into the digital asset market.

The investment giant manages $1.7 trillion in assets and began exploring crypto integration earlier this year. Now it is accelerating plans amid a more favorable regulatory climate under President Trump. E-Trade currently allows indirect crypto exposure but not direct spot trading.

Executives say this is a strategic push to compete with platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood. Morgan Stanley is also considering partnerships with established crypto firms. This follows the bank’s earlier decision to offer Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity to high-net-worth clients showing a deepening commitment to crypto innovation.

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