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Strike CEO on State of Bitcoin, Lightning Network

Strike CEO and founder Jack Mallers joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the future of the Lightning Network after a recent spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain has driven up congestion. Plus, insights on the evolution of the Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider and the progress of the crypto industry in the past decade.

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Strike CEO on Recent Bitcoin Turbulence

Jack Mallers, CEO and founder of Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider Strike, discusses why the current market environment is not hurting bitcoin’s (BTC) opportunity as a store of value, saying it “doesn’t matter.”

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Jack Mallers on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment

September marks the one-year anniversary of El Salvador adopting bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. Jack Mallers, the Chicago-based company executive known for helping El Salvador adopt bitcoin, reflects on the milestone.

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Strike Raises $80M; Bitmain Founder Reportedly Setting Up $250M Fund for Distressed Bitcoin Mining Assets

Strike, a Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider run by crypto entrepreneur Jack Mallers, raised $80 million in a Series B funding round led by Ten31. Crypto billionaire Jihan Wu, founder of bitcoin mining rig maker Bitmain, is reportedly setting up a $250 million fund to buy distressed assets from mining firms.

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La plateforme d'échange de Crypto FTX déménage son siège social américain de Chicago à Miami

La bourse a progressivement renforcé sa présence dans le sud de la Floride, notamment en achetant les droits de dénomination de l'arène du Miami Heat de la NBA en 2021 pour 135 millions de dollars.

FTX bought the naming rights to the Miami Heat arena in March. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk archives)

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Les Chicago Bulls vont publier une œuvre d'art NFT réimaginant leur logo emblématique

La collection a invité des artistes et designers NFT comme Bobby Hundreds, Deadfellaz et Ghxsts à redessiner un logo NBA qui n'a T changé depuis 1966.

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Lollapalooza and Solana Make Blockchain and NFT Music

The 2021 Lollapalooza music festival kicked off Thursday with Solana as the official blockchain powering its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. “The Hash” panel discusses this latest move bringing blockchain & crypto tech awareness to the masses.

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Chicago Seeking to Be Cryptocurrency Finance Center

Is Chicago America's next cryptocurrency hub? From hosting one of the Midwest's largest crypto mining facilities to a Chicago-based bitcoin ATM operator, Illinois is emerging as the next epicenter for the digital asset space. The Prairie State also plans to issue a bill similar to Wyoming's special-purpose depository institution (​SPDI) charters. "The Hash" explores Illinois' crypto ambitions.

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La DeFi est en plein essor à Chicago

L'industrie de la Crypto de Windy City est en plein essor grâce aux réglementations en vigueur dans d'autres États.

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The “Mural Building” in Chicago Is Up for Sale; Owner Will Accept Bitcoin

A building in Chicago, made popular once for depicting a mural of former NBA player Dennis Rodman, is up for sale, and the owner is accepting bitcoin as payment. Owner of the building Ted Wynn and bitcoin consultant Daniel Mross join “First Mover” to discuss the offer and the process.

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