Bitcoin Update October 2025: Relay Policy Controversy Could Mirror 2017 Fork

The Bitcoin network, long hailed as a beacon of decentralization and neutrality, may be inching toward another schism. On June 6, 2025, tensions escalated after Bitcoin Core developers published a statement introducing a shift toward a “minimally permissive” transaction relay policy. While the post avoided buzzwords like Ordinals or OP_RETURN, the implications sent ripples across … Read more

Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide

Overview of Kroger’s Announcement. Kroger to Close 60 Stores Nationwide In a significant shift for one of America’s largest grocery chains, Kroger has to close 60 stores nationwide across the United States over the next 18 months. The closures, which represent around 5% of Kroger-branded locations, were revealed in the company’s Q1 2025 earnings report … Read more