Today, the BTCPay Server Foundation was awarded a $25,000 grant paid directly in bitcoin from Unbank, a cash focused Bitcoin exchange, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The grant will be paid out to contributors working on developing new features, open-source payment innovation, and maintenance of BTCPay Server’s Greenfield APIs and codebase.

“Unbank’s support is a testament to the growing recognition of open-source payment solutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem,” said BTCPay Server core contributor R0ckstar Dev. “This grant will help our efforts to enhance BTCPay Server’s capabilities and reach.”

Unbank, which has become a leading bitcoin ATM network with…

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El Salvador has expanded its national treasury with a significant acquisition of 11 additional Bitcoins. The new addition to the treasury is valued at approximately $1.1 million. With this latest purchase the country’s Bitcoin reserves have swelled to a total of 6,043.18 BTC representing a monumental investment of over $608 million. This strategic move highlights El Salvador’s commitment to pioneering the integration of cryptocurrency into its financial framework. By increasing its Bitcoin holdings the nation reaffirms its position as a global leader in the adoption of digital currencies setting a benchmark for others to follow.

Massive investment flows into digital assets have marked a record-setting week with inflows totaling $2.2 billion driven by enthusiasm around the recent Trump inauguration. Last week’s investments are the highest of the year pushing total assets under management to a new peak of $171 billion. Bitcoin led the charge with a significant $1.9 billion added to its coffers

Amidst a general uptick in the market Ethereum reversed its earlier losses by attracting $246 million in fresh capital though it lags behind in overall yearly performance. Meanwhile XRP continued its impressive streak with $31 million in new investments bringing its total since mid-November to $484 million

The US dominated the scene with $2 billion in inflows while Switzerland and Canada also showed strong performances contributing $89 million and $13 million respectively. This trend underscores a robust global confidence in cryptocurrency as a viable and lucrative asset class.

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Bitcoin’s price has soared to a staggering $109,500 this Monday morning. The market is buzzing with optimism as investors anticipate pro-cryptocurrency policies from President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States is scheduled for today at 12 p.m. EST. Adding to the excitement, Bitcoin’s market cap has now reached $2.1 trillion, marking a significant 3.10% increase in just 24 hours.

Market observers attribute the surge to investor confidence that Trump’s administration will support and foster cryptocurrency growth. The record-breaking rally demonstrates a robust market enthusiasm as the financial community eagerly awaits policy details from the new administration which could further boost the cryptocurrency sector.

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