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Fedi To Go Open Source On Bitcoin Genesis Anniversary

by admin January 4, 2026

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Fedi will release its full software stack as open source on Jan. 3, completing a pledge made at launch in 2024.

The company said all Fedi software has now transitioned to the Affero General Public License (AGPL), following an interim period under a business source license.

The change makes Fedi’s codebase publicly available under a copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open, according to a spokesperson from Fedi.

The date carries weight in Bitcoin history. Jan. 3 marks the anniversary of the Bitcoin genesis block, mined in 2009. Fedi said the timing reflects its focus on community ownership and grassroots financial infrastructure.

When Fedi launched, it said it aimed to become a “freedom technology” by giving control back to users and communities. The move to open source fulfills that commitment, the company said, and removes the risk of vendor lock-in for groups that rely on the software.

Fedi is used by communities to build local financial and social systems. Its app combines encrypted messaging, bitcoin payments, and additional services through Mini App extensions. Wallet infrastructure is powered by the Fedimint protocol, which allows groups to operate shared bitcoin custody using federated trust models.

The AGPL license is designed to ensure that improvements remain public, even when the software is used in hosted or networked services. Supporters say this aligns development incentives with user interests.

Fedi executives have highlighted the licensing shift in recent public appearances, including a BitcoinMENA pre-show segment featuring CEO Obi Nwosu.

With the transition complete, Fedi joins a growing group of Bitcoin-native projects returning to fully open development as adoption spreads beyond early adopters and into community-scale use cases.

Fedi: From Chaumian e-cash to federated bitcoin mints

Fedimint is built on ideas first proposed by cryptographer David Chaum in the early 1980s. Chaumian e-cash allows users to transact without revealing identity or transaction history to the issuer. Earlier versions of digital cash failed to gain adoption due to centralization, since a single mint controlled issuance and redemption. That structure created trust and censorship risks.

Bitcoin solved the double-spend problem by decentralizing transaction validation across a global network of nodes. It removed the need for a trusted mint but introduced tradeoffs. Transactions are public, and throughput remains limited.

Fedimint attempts to bridge those models. It uses Bitcoin as the reserve asset while distributing custody across a federation of independent operators, known as guardians. No single party controls funds or transaction data. This structure reduces censorship risk while preserving user privacy.

Fedi’s goal is to let communities deploy shared financial infrastructure without reliance on banks or centralized platforms.

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Bitfarms Sells Paso Pe Site, Exits Latin America to Focus on North American Expansion

by admin January 2, 2026

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Joerg Hiller
Jan 02, 2026 19:03

Bitfarms has announced the sale of its Paso Pe site in Paraguay for up to $30 million, marking its complete exit from Latin America to focus on HPC/AI infrastructure in North America.

Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a prominent North American energy and digital infrastructure company, has announced its strategic decision to exit the Latin American market by selling its 70 MW Paso Pe site in Paraguay. This move is part of Bitfarms’ broader strategy to focus its efforts and resources on expanding its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in North America, according to GlobeNewswire.

Strategic Sale and Reinvestment

The sale agreement, which involves the Sympatheia Power Fund (SPF), a Singapore-based crypto infrastructure fund managed by Hawksburn Capital, values the Paso Pe site at up to $30 million. Bitfarms is set to receive $9 million in cash at the closing of the transaction, expected in the first quarter of 2026, alongside up to $21 million over the following 10 months, contingent on certain milestones.

Bitfarms CEO Ben Gagnon expressed satisfaction with the sale, highlighting its role in rebalancing the company’s energy portfolio to be 100% North American. “This transaction accelerates our plans to reinvest capital into our North American HPC/AI energy infrastructure in 2026, where we anticipate stronger returns,” Gagnon stated.

Impact on Bitfarms’ Operations

With this sale, Bitfarms aims to enhance its liquidity profile and expedite the monetization of its operations, which will now be concentrated entirely in North America. The company’s updated energy portfolio will include a 341 MW energized capacity, 430 MW under active development, and a 2.1 GW multi-year pipeline, predominantly based in the United States.

The transition is expected to enable Bitfarms to focus more on its core capabilities in digital infrastructure for HPC/AI, a sector where the company expects to see significant growth and profitability.

About Bitfarms and Sympatheia Power Fund

Founded in 2017, Bitfarms has established itself as a leader in digital infrastructure, operating state-of-the-art data centers and energy infrastructure for high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining across the Americas. The company is headquartered in New York, NY, and Toronto, ON, and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq and Toronto Stock Exchange.

Sympatheia Power Fund, the buyer of the Paso Pe site, is focused on expanding its regional presence in Latin America. SPF representative Josh Murchie emphasized the importance of a seamless transition, ensuring operational continuity at the site as SPF embarks on its next phase of growth.

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CEO Message: Wishing You the Best for Your Career and Life in 2026

by admin January 1, 2026

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The whole world is saying goodbye to 2025 and welcoming another year with hopes of starting a new chapter. As the CEO of 101 Blockchains, I, Aviv Lichtigstein, extend my best wishes to you for the New Year.

Our primary goal here at 101 Blockchains has always been to create the best blockchain and web3 training and make it accessible to everyone. I would like to begin this year’s 101 Blockchains CEO Message with a note of gratitude to you, our beloved community. You have showered us with love and put your trust in our learning resources; that has made us one of the top online academies for technical skill development and pushed us forward.

We are delighted that the whole world started to recognize the true potential of Bitcoin as it became the first cryptocurrency to gain large-scale momentum in mainstream applications. This year, Bitcoin adoption in the US reached new heights, following the approval of Bitcoin ETFs and regulatory developments. In 2025, almost 65 million people in the US own cryptocurrencies, which is a stark indicator of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption (Source). Regulatory authorities such as the CFTC and the OCC have enabled the use of Bitcoin as institutional collateral and permitted national banks in the US to buy and sell Bitcoin (Source).

We believe that Bitcoin adoption in the US will continue to grow and foster new opportunities for blockchain and Crypto training in 2026. Our team stepped up in 2025 to address the growing demand for professional blockchain and crypto education. I also take this opportunity to thank my 101 Blockchains team and our affiliate partners for pushing the boundaries and delivering excellence at every step. Our new accredited crypto and Bitcoin certifications, along with new training courses, helped learners and strengthened our reputation in 2025. Let me share some of our most prominent achievements in 2025 with you.

Glimpses of Our Accomplishments in 2025

Before stepping into the New Year in 2026, we want to reflect on some of our biggest achievements in 2025 that made the year great for us. Among the list of notable 101 Blockchains achievements in 2025, we would like to point out that the biggest one has been the trust of our learners. We thank all our learners for believing in us and selecting our courses and certification programs for their career growth.

Your feedback and suggestions have boosted our motivation to become a leading destination for technical skill development. As we strive to introduce the best learning resources on new technologies, your words of encouragement drive us to become better at what we do. The following highlights of our accomplishments in 2025 remind us of our exciting journey and give us the confidence to achieve new wonders.

A New Benchmark in Global Partnership

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We are pleased to share that 101 Blockchains has set a new benchmark in its efforts to grow our affiliate marketing partners. I am extremely grateful to more than 1000 of our affiliate partners who have made us stronger this year. Your efforts in helping us reach new markets through innovative ways have strengthened our foundations. Our extensive affiliate partner network serves as one of our biggest strengths in making technical skill development accessible to everyone.

Trusted by Users, Recognized by G2

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We have been successful in maintaining an average rating of 4.9 on G2, based on reviews by our registered learners. The recognition by G2 proves that we have stood up to the expectations of our learners who have enrolled in our certifications and training courses. We are grateful to the G2 platform for showing us a genuine image of how we have performed in 2025. We have achieved stupendous results in all the G2 reports released in 2025, which show that we are not just standing in place, but strive to improve and become the best.

In the G2 Winter Reports 2026, we earned 31 badges in the “Online Course Providers” and “Technical Skill Development” categories. The most noticeable achievement for us in the winter report was the position of a ‘Leader’ among online course providers for small businesses.

We were also recognized as a ‘Leader’ in the G2 Fall 2025 reports with 30 badges to our credit. Our achievements included the ‘High Performer’ badges in different categories. We are also proud to earn other badges that prove our capability and commitment to supporting our learners and making their learning experience a lot easier.

The G2 Summer 2025 Reports also set another milestone in our journey as we achieved a record-breaking 34 badges. The summer report by G2 in 2025 highlighted our excellent performance in different markets. On top of it, we also earned recognition for delivering the best ROI to our customers.

The list of 101 Blockchains achievements in 2025 also includes the G2 Spring 2025 Reports, in which we achieved 32 badges. One of the striking achievements for us in all the G2 Reports in 2025 was the ‘Users Love Us’ badge. It showed that we are still the top favorites of our learners, and they trust us for their professional development.

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“Community Spotlights” – A New Featured Section

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We have added a new “Community Spotlights” section to our website in 2025. The primary aim of the new section revolves around bringing the success stories of our learners to the forefront. This section allows learners to share their experiences and how our courses and certification programs helped them in their careers. It is a novel attempt to showcase our role in the journey of professional growth of various individuals. The success stories shared in our “Community Spotlights” section also reached our LinkedIn community, which has more than 50,000 users.

A New Milestone – The Blockchain Career Accelerator Program

blockchain career accelerator

Our team is dedicated to your professional growth, so we decided to create the most comprehensive and extensive career boosting program yet! We introduced the career accelerator program in 2025 to provide an all-in-one solution for professional development to our learners. It is the perfect resource for anyone who wants a clear direction for their career in blockchain.

The new ‘Blockchain Career Accelerator’ program provides you with a custom roadmap for learning job-ready skills. You can complete the relevant certification programs and prove your skills with accredited credentials that offer worldwide recognition.

Learners will get the opportunity to learn from mentors and discover how to grow their careers with the support of real-world professionals. We offer career guidance, prepare your CV, find you the best jobs, and help you prepare for interviews in the blockchain career accelerator program.

Bringing You Three New Accredited Certifications

bitcoin & crypto certifications

We have added three new certifications, all of which are accredited by the UK CPD Certification Service. The Certified Blockchain Product Manager (CBPM)™ certification course is a promising tool for those pursuing a career in blockchain product management. Once you have completed the certification, you can confidently take charge of blockchain and web3 projects from conceptualization stages to final implementation.

We have also introduced the Certified Cryptocurrency Professional (CCP)™ and Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP)™ certification programs in 2025. The best thing about these certifications is that they are the first accredited crypto and Bitcoin certifications in the world. You can learn about the crypto market from an expert’s perspective and dive deeper into the technology behind Bitcoin. The certification courses will also help you learn about relevant crypto laws, use cases, and best practices for security.

Start exploring our Accredited Certification Programs and take your ideal picks now!

Addition of More Courses to Our Training Library

training library

We could not have completed 2025 without adding new courses on emerging technologies to our training library. The new courses focus on the most relevant areas in technical skill development that have been gaining momentum recently. The “Stablecoins Mastery Course” is tailored to help you learn more about the transformative impact of stablecoins. It is definitely one of the top resources now as stablecoins achieve recognition as mainstream financial assets.

We have also introduced a “Web3 Development with Foundry Course” to empower aspiring Web3 developers with hands-on skills. The other new courses we introduced in our training library in 2025 focus on generative AI and machine learning. The “Mastering Generative AI with LLMs Course” offers an exclusive training resource to achieve specialization in using generative AI tools. Learners can also take the “Machine Learning Fundamentals Course” to introduce themselves to machine learning and its basic concepts.

Expansion of The Team Plan for a Broader Audience

Team plan

Another notable highlight in our 101 Blockchains CEO Message for 2026 is the addition of 3 new subcategories in our ‘Business’ page. We aim to cater to a broader set of audiences in these new subcategories. The primary focus of our team learning plan will be on universities, tech companies, and consulting firms.

Universities can use our resources and services to prepare their students for new roles in the technology labour market. Tech companies can leverage our learning materials and certifications to upskill their workforce with practical training in emerging technologies. Our team learning plans will also help consultancy firms empower their teams to adapt to new client demands.

From 2025 Achievements to 2026 Vision

We at 101 Blockchains are excited to welcome another year and look forward to new developments and achievements in 2026. The year 2025 has been phenomenal for us with the introduction of new certification programs and courses in trending technologies. Our efforts have delivered the results we were looking for, as we got valuable recognition in G2 reports in 2025. With our new “Community Spotlights” section, we can now share stories of learners who used our resources to achieve professional success. We also launched the new ‘Blockchain Career Accelerator’ program, which offers a comprehensive solution to build your career in blockchain and web3.

Let us prepare for the New Year with a new set of benchmarks for our careers and lives, and achieve excellence.

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January 1, 2026 0 comments

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South Korea’s digital asset bill delayed over who can issue stablecoins

by admin December 30, 2025

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South Korea’s long-awaited Digital Asset Basic Act (DABA), a sweeping framework meant to govern crypto trading and issuance in one of Asia’s most active digital asset markets, has been delayed amid disagreements among regulators over stablecoin issuance.

The most significant disagreement centers on who should have the legal authority to issue KRW-pegged stablecoins, according to a Korea Tech Desk article. The Bank of Korea (BOK) argued that only banks with majority (51%) ownership should be permitted to issue stablecoins. It said financial institutions are already subject to stringent solvency and anti-money-laundering requirements and therefore the only ones in position to ensure stability and protect the financial system.

The Financial Services Commission (FSC), which oversees financial policy-making, is more flexible. It acknowledged the need for stability, but warned that a strict “51% rule” could stifle competition and innovation, blocking fintech firms with the technical expertise to build scalable blockchain infrastructure from participating, according to the report.

The FSC cited the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, in which most licensed stablecoin issuers are digital asset firms rather than banks. It also pointed to Japan’s fintech-led yen stablecoin projects as an example of regulated innovation.

The deadlock highlights a broader global debate over whether banks or fintech firms should control fiat-backed stablecoins, a decision that could shape competition, innovation and monetary oversight.

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) also opposes the BOK’s 51% rule, a Korea Times article reported last week.

“A majority of participating experts voiced concerns about the BOK’s proposal, with many questioning whether such a framework could deliver innovation or generate strong network effects,” DPK lawmaker Ahn Do-geol said. “It is also hard to find global legislative precedents in which institutions from a specific sector are required to hold a 51%.”

He said the BOK’s stability concerns could be mitigated through regulatory and technological measures, a view the lawmaker added, “is broadly shared among policy advisors”.

Foreign-issued stablecoins are also another key sticking point. According to an earlier draft of the government proposal prepared by the FSC, foreign-issued stablecoins would be allowed in South Korea if they are licensed and have a branch or subsidiary in the country. That would require issuers such as Circle, which issues USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin, to establish a local presence for the token to be legally used in the country.

The regulatory deadlock is expected to delay the bill’s passage until at least January, with full implementation now unlikely before 2026, according to AInvest. South Korea’s digital assets act marks a significant shift in a country that for nine years banned crypto, a stance that its financial watchdog began to soften earlier this year.

December 30, 2025 0 comments

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Crypto Industry Backlash to California Billionaire Tax

by admin December 29, 2025

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A proposed 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth in California has drawn a strong response from crypto executives, who argue it would trigger an exodus of entrepreneurs and capital flight, and would be wasted anyway.

The ballot initiative, known as the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act, proposes a 5% tax on net wealth above $1 billion to help fund the health care system and state assistance programs, according to the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West union.

As the proposed wealth tax is partly assessed against unrealized gains, some billionaires may need to sell stock or parts of their businesses to raise funds to pay the tax, which would either be payable in one installment, or over five years with interest payments.

Senior figures in the crypto industry, including Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell, argue that the measure would only result in billionaires leaving the state, with a negative overall effect.

“I promise you this will be the final straw. Billionaires will take with them all of their spending, hobbies, philanthropy and jobs. Solve the waste/fraud issue,” Powell said in an X post on Sunday.

Related: Most crypto treasuries ‘will disappear’ amid bleak 2026 outlook: Execs

One of the key defenders of the proposals is US Representative Ro Khanna, a crypto-friendly Democrat from California’s 17th Congressional District. He has made the case for the tax in a series of X posts, arguing that it will fund better childcare, housing, and education, which, in turn, will be good for American innovation.

Source: Hunter Horsley

Tax measure could result in capital flight

Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter and ProCap BTC chief investment officer Jeff Park also speculated that the tax would prompt billionaires to move all their capital out of the state.

“I generally like Ro and have interacted with some of staff who have always been fantastic, but I do wonder — have they done an analysis of capital mobility in response to wealth taxes?” Carter said on Sunday.

“It seems to me that capital is more mobile than ever, and one time wealth taxes are a signal to capital — like a sovereign default — that more can be expected in the future,” he added.

Wealth taxes don’t always work

Fredrik Haga, the co-founder and CEO of on-chain data platform Dune, argued that Norway had tried a similar tax and that it resulted in a mass exodus of the wealthy from the Nordic country, and raised less money than expected.