Bitcoin has received its first major network code upgrade since 2017, boosting privacy and security.

Chris Larsen denies Ripple funded the anti-Bitcoin push as Brad Garlinghouse urges unity with BTC through Skull of Satoshi donation.

Bitcoin's proof-of-work model requires energy-sucking computer equipment to solve problems that validate transactions on the blockchain, a process known as mining.

Bitcoin's main development team is taking its first steps toward democratizing and lower barriers to entry to its ongoing tech efforts.