Writing about money, merchants, and what's next.
Field notes from the team: product launches, merchant stories and the occasional opinion on where payments are going.
Bitcoin is economic gunpowder
In a world dominated by central banks and government issued fiat currencies, Bitcoin stands alone as a beacon of hope, a tool that empowers individuals to take control of their economic destiny.
Bitcoin is not for criminals
The prevailing notion that bitcoin is a haven for criminal activities is increasingly being challenged by data and developments in cryptocurrency and traditional financial sectors.
Bitcoin for business
Many of the reasons that a business should want to accept and hold Bitcoin are the same as the reasons that an individual should wish to do so.
What are CBDCs and why should we care
As we move from an analogy to a digital world, a new innovation is capturing headlines: Central Bank Digital Currencies, also known as CBDCs.
Brighton's Indian Summer embraces Bitcoin
Brighton's vibrant seaside restaurant has partnered with Musqet, a cutting-edge financial technology platform, to accept bitcoin payments.
Musqet ignites financial freedom
On March 21, 2024, Brighton's Indian Summer restaurant hosted the debut of Musqet, a milestone in making bitcoin payments mainstream over the Lightning Network.
Bitcoin and energy
Find out more about the relationship between Bitcoin, energy and the positive impact it has on the renewables market.
Is Bitcoin money?
Bitcoin's journey to being recognised as a legitimate form of money is as fascinating as it is transformative.
The Lightning Network
The Lightning Network is a "layer 2"; payment protocol layered on top of Bitcoin. It enables fast, scalable, and low-cost transactions by allowing users to create payment channels between two parties on that extra layer.