Here is some Bitcoin news for October 2024:
- Blackrock makes the case for Bitcoin (video). The corresponding report has the title “Bitcoin: A Unique Diversifier: Why Bitcoin’s appeal to investors lies in its detachment from traditional risk and return drivers”.
- Bitcoin Core v28.0 Released, with improvements to security and decentralization.
- The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from value-added tax, positioning itself as a more crypto-friendly jurisdiction for digital asset transactions.
- Metaplanet Buys $6.7M in Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 639 BTC — Japanese firm Metaplanet has acquired an additional 108.8 BTC worth 1 billion yen, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 639.5 BTC.