Bitcoin Is Now Legal Tender in Central African Republic
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the Central African Republic’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, following El Salvador as the second country to do so. De explains how currently the two nations’ economies are dependent on foreign powers, possibly driving them to digital assets as a means of self-sovereignty.

ETF Trade Flows Dip as Bitcoin Drifts Between $37K-$45K
As Australia prepares for its first bitcoin exchange-traded funds, ETF traders are exiting the Canada-based 3iQ Coinshares bitcoin ETF while BTC trends between $37,000 and $45,000. Plus, a conversation about a noted compression in premiums as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Bullish Uptick in BTC Price and Possible Short Squeeze Signals
CoinDesk Markets Analyst Damanick Dantes shares his bitcoin price analysis, noting bullish momentum and possible signs of an upcoming short squeeze. Plus, BTC put-call ratios and the current state of Bitcoin’s supply.

Pagamenti Bitcoin : l'inizio di qualcosa di straordinario
Perché la prima Criptovaluta ha bisogno di un livello di scalabilità e le possibilità che Lightning Network apre. Questo articolo fa parte di Payments Week.

THNDR CEO on Bitcoin Payments, Crypto Adoption, Lightning Network
Desiree Dickerson, CEO of THNDR, which builds mobile games where players can earn bitcoin paid out over Lightning, discusses bitcoin payment solutions and hurdles for mass BTC adoption. Plus, why she’s bullish on the Lightning Network.

Study: 60% Of Salvadorans Quit Chivo Wallet After Receiving BTC Incentive
According to a report published by the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research, only four out of 10 Salvadorans who downloaded the state-run bitcoin (BTC) wallet Chivo said they still use it after obtaining the $30 bitcoin incentive. “The Hash” group discusses the global narrative of bitcoin adoption and the political neutrality of its technology.

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The Central African Republic has passed a bill to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and make bitcoin legal tender alongside the existing CFA franc. “The Hash” group compares this announcement to El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption program and discusses the adoption of fintech technology in Africa.

CoinFund President on Crypto Mainstream Adoption, Goldman Sachs and FTX Collaboration
CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin trades below $40,000 after a 5% decline. Perkins addresses positive factors hitting the crypto industry, noting favorable sentiment among policymakers and increasing institutional interest. This comes as Goldman Sachs and FTX executives meet in the Bahamas to discuss further collaboration. Plus, a conversation on the proof-of-work debate and the derivatives market.
