Everyone who has used bitcoin has made use of the mempool, or a mempool. So what is the mempool?

Well technically, there is no such thing as “the” mempool. Every individual full Bitcoin node operates its own mempool, a cache of valid bitcoin transactions that have been broadcast to the network but have yet to be confirmed in a block. Nodes exchange messages with each other to see what transactions they have or not, and exchange ones they don’t have. 

Each mempool is its own independent island essentially, with its own set of unconfirmed transactions, and sometimes its own configuration variables and settings. There is a size value to configure, set to 300 MB by default. In…

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Thumzup Media Corporation (Nasdaq: TZUP) has filed an amendment to its shelf registration on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, increasing the maximum offering amount from $200 million to $500 million. The move signals a significant ramp-up in the company’s dual mission: scaling its social media branding platform and growing its Bitcoin holdings.

As of May 5, 2025, Thumzup holds 19.106 BTC valued at approximately $1.8 million. The company’s board had previously greenlit a bold treasury strategy allowing up to 90% of its liquid assets to be held in Bitcoin. This expanded registration gives Thumzup the flexibility to raise capital through multiple avenues,…

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WATCH The Bitcoin for Corporations Livestream

The Bitcoin for Corporations Livestream is available for viewing across Bitcoin Magazine social channels including X, YouTube, Facebook, Rumble and LinkedIn.

This exclusive two-day event by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) features Michael Saylor (Strategy), Jack Mallers (Strike, Twenty One), Simon Gerovich (Metaplanet), Alexandre Laizet (The Blockchain Group), Eric Semler (Semler Scientific) Chris Kuiper (Fidelity Digital Assets) and many more discussing Bitcoin adoption in corporate finance.

Day 1 begins May 6th, 2025 at 11am PT / 2pm ET and Day 2 begins May 7th, 2025 at 7am PT / 10am ET.

Topics include treasury management, convertible…

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KULR Technology has just announced acquiring 42 new Bitcoin valued around 4 million dollars. The company now holds an impressive total of 716.2 Bitcoin purchased at approximately 69 million dollars. This strategic move underlines the growing trend of corporations choosing cryptocurrency as a reliable investment.

The latest acquisition highlights KULR’s Bitcoin investment success with an outstanding year-to-date yield of 197.5%. This remarkable performance showcases cryptocurrency’s potential in providing substantial returns compared to traditional financial assets. KULR’s average purchase price per Bitcoin stands at approximately 96,342 dollars reinforcing their confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Experts suggest KULR’s progressive crypto strategy indicates a wider acceptance of digital assets in corporate finance. The significant growth in Bitcoin holdings reflects broader market optimism with investors increasingly viewing cryptocurrency as essential for portfolio diversification. KULR’s bold investment could encourage more companies to adopt similar crypto-forward strategies.

The Pearl Fund has launched a $500 million Bitcoin investment fund (Pearl BTC) that allows accredited investors to completely eliminate capital gains taxes after holding their Bitcoin investment for 10 years.

“Bitcoin’s biggest problem is capital gains tax. We’ve solved that,” said Brian P. Phillips, Managing Partner at The Pearl Fund and a Forbes-ranked top 10 Opportunity Zone investor.

This fund marks a first in the U.S.—a fully SEC-compliant, institutional-grade Bitcoin vehicle that leverages federal Opportunity Zone (OZ) law to bypass long-term capital gains taxes entirely. Investors who roll over recent capital gains into the Pearl Bitcoin Fund can defer taxes until 2026…

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American Bitcoin mining company, CleanSpark, has released its unaudited operations update for April 2025, showcasing continued strength in both production and strategic positioning as it prepares to hit a major hashrate milestone.

In April 2025, CleanSpark produced 633 bitcoin, contributing to a calendar year total of 2,589 BTC — a reflection of the company’s operational efficiency and consistent output. The company reported an average daily production rate of 21.1 bitcoin, with its highest single-day yield reaching 22.98 BTC. By the end of the month, CleanSpark’s total bitcoin holdings stood at 12,101, of which 1,894.4 BTC were designated as collateral, underscoring the…

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BNB the native token of Binance’s smart contract platform is poised for major gains according to a new report from Standard Chartered. The bank projects that BNB could climb to $2775 by the end of 2028 offering steady long-term returns for investors.

Geoff Kendrick head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered noted that BNB has closely mirrored the performance of both bitcoin and ether since mid 2021. He expects this trend to continue supporting the token’s rise from its current price near $600 over the next few years.

As long as Binance remains a dominant centralized exchange Kendrick believes BNB will remain a strong performer in the crypto space. The BNB Chain is heavily used for decentralized exchanges lending platforms and liquid staking making it a focused and reliable smart contract ecosystem compared to competitors like Ethereum and Avalanche. This positions BNB as a potential benchmark for digital assets in the evolving crypto market.