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🖥 Bitcoin Core gets an upgrade: version 29.0 introduces full RBF by default On April 15, Bitcoin Core 29.0 was released — a technical update that improves stability and performance, enhancing the experience for developers. The most significant change? Full RBF is now enabled by default, eliminating “zero-conf” transactions and making all transactions potentially replaceable. Also introduced: “ephemeral dust” and P2P network improvements, with new standards for connection handling and orphan transaction management. Atlas21’s article. ⬇️

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Bitcoin Core 29.0: full RBF by default and network improvements

The new update introduces improvements in network management and mempool policies. On April 15th, Bitcoin Core 29.0 was released, an

🏦 Bitcoin in retirement plans: Fidelity launches Crypto IRAs for investors Fidelity, one of the largest fund managers in the United States, has expanded its financial services to include cryptocurrencies in retirement plans. Starting April 2, U.S. clients can invest in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin through individual retirement accounts (IRAs), with Fidelity also handling the custody of the assets. Atlas21 article. ⬇️

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Fidelity opens the door to Bitcoin for retirement accounts

U.S. customers can now include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin in their individual retirement plans. Fidelity, one of the largest asset

👀 GameStop prepares to invest in Bitcoin: added to treasury assets GameStop has updated its investment policy to include Bitcoin among its treasury reserve assets. The announcement came alongside financial results that exceeded expectations. The decision follows a meeting between CEO Ryan Cohen and Michael Saylor, president of Strategy. However, GameStop has not yet purchased bitcoin nor set a maximum limit for potential future acquisitions. With $4.775 billion in cash and marketable securities, the company may use its own funds or issue debt and equity for potential future purchases. Atlas21’s article. ⬇️

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GameStop follows Strategy: Bitcoin added to treasury assets

The video game giant GameStop has added Bitcoin to its investable assets following a meeting with Michael Saylor. GameStop has

🇵🇰 Pakistan wants to use surplus energy to mine bitcoin During the first official meeting led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) presented a plan to allocate surplus energy for Bitcoin mining. PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib sees mining as a strategic opportunity. During the event, Aurangzeb stated: "We are committed to building a transparent, future-ready financial ecosystem that attracts investment, empowers our youth, and puts Pakistan on the global map as a leader in emerging technologies.” Atlas21 article. ⬇️

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Pakistan wants to use surplus electricity for mining

The Pakistan Crypto Council proposes strategies for Bitcoin mining using the country's unused energy. According to The Nation, Pakistan aims

🏦 🇨🇿 The Governor of the Czech National Bank opens to Bitcoin. In an interview with CNN Prima News, Aleš Michl, Governor of the CNB, stated he is considering the purchase of “few bitcoins” as a strategy to diversify national foreign currency reserves. Michl said: “Sure, I consider Bitcoin, but there are seven of us on the board. Bitcoin is an interesting option for diversification against other assets.” The article by Atlas21:

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The governor of the Czech central bank does not rule out buying Bitcoin

Governor Aleš Michl opens up to the idea of buying Bitcoin while the Czech central bank continues to accumulate gold.