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BIP-110 & HardBlock: What You Should Know

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 by Mike

BIP-110 is about to enter its Signalling Window in August. This article explains what you can do to prepare. Bitcoin is approaching an unusual protocol event. In August 2026, at block height 961,632 (currently expected around August 7th) nodes supporting BIP-110 are scheduled to begin enforcing a mandatory miner-signalling requirement. Depending on how miners, … Read more

AUSTRAC Amps Up Aussie Surveillance

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Mike

This year, the Australian financial regulator AUSTRAC, has heaped a swathe of new regulatory requirements on Australians and their businesses. It’s also given itself some shiny new powers in enforcing these new rules, which are an affront to our ability to conduct private transactions and store wealth. AUSTRAC says that this new regulatory framework is … Read more