Blink Wallet

Weekly Brief 2026/11 Bringin just gave any euro bank account its own Lightning address — sats in, euros out via SEPA, no exchange required. In Kenya, lunch at two Nairobi restaurants: buyer paid in Bitcoin, merchants received shillings, zero fees. Bitcoin payments advancing through rails that already exist. https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-11

Ever wondered how a global wallet like Blink scans local, proprietary QR codes at retailers like Pick n Pay? 🇿🇦⚡️ It’s all thanks to a "hacky" yet brilliant Lightning Address-based integration that uses just 3 lines of code. No complex third-party APIs — just open-source permissionless innovation meeting merchants where they’re at. Get the technical story behind the MoneyBadger bridge: https://www.blink.sv/blog/lightning-wallet-integration-th…

"How do I withdraw Bitcoin to my bank account?" 🏦🤔 We get this question a lot! While direct bank withdrawals are currently paused due to regulatory hurdles, there are plenty of safe, practical ways to use and convert your sats today. Our new guide covers it all: https://www.blink.sv/blog/how-to-buy-sell-and-withdraw-bi…

Weekly Brief 2026/10 Uganda hosts a 5-day Lightning Developer Bootcamp. Lugano marks four years of Plan ₿. Indiana passes a "Bitcoin Bill of Rights." And Lille launched France's first community Cashu mint. https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-10

Financial sovereignty is transforming Kibera 🇰🇪✨ From a waste management program to a thriving Bitcoin circular economy, Ronnie Mdawida and @Afribit Kibera team are proving that sats can build dignity where traditional systems fail. Read the full story: https://www.blink.sv/blog/building-bitcoin-from-the-groun…

Weekly Brief 2026/09 Lightning crosses a reported $1B in monthly volume. Numo launches open-source tap-to-pay for Bitcoin. Bolivia's tracked merchant count hits 77. And kids in South Africa are earning and spending sats every week. https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-09

Weekly Brief 2026/08 South Africa just launched a Bitcoin-only online marketplace — no rands accepted. Lightning moved 15,000 BTC in a month. And circular economies from El Salvador to Mozambique are handling everything from coffee tours to cyclone relief. https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-08

Weekly Brief 2026/07 Cash App drops Lightning fees for millions of users. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic launches its own Bitcoin wallet and Lightning node, and BTC Map adds 1,200 new merchants in a single month. Full Brief: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-07

Real Bitcoin circular economies don’t grow like mushrooms. 🍄🚫 In our latest post, Hermann Buhr Vivier shares the "No Mushroom" philosophy: why sustainable adoption is a long game built on 15+ years of trust, not just vanity metrics. 🌍⚡️ Read more: https://www.blink.sv/blog/building-sustainable-bitcoin-ci…

Weekly Brief 2026/06 From sub-second $1M settlements to township circular economies: We cover the African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit, 700k new touchpoints in SA, and a record Blink batch payout to 8 countries. Full Brief: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-06

Weekly Brief 2026/05 Bitcoin adoption is moving from pilot projects to national-scale infrastructure. ⚙️⚡️ This week’s brief tracks 700,000 new merchant touchpoints in South Africa and a reported 18% sales lift for a major restaurant chain. Read the full analysis of this week’s global signals: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-05

Ever wondered about those tiny orange devices on every Bitcoiner's desk? 🧡 ​We sat down with the legendary BitMaker to talk about the open-source mining revolution—from the #NerdMiner and #BitAxe to the future of home mining decentralization. ​The lottery is real, and the movement is growing! ⚡️ ​Read the full interview: https://www.blink.sv/blog/bitmakers-open-source-mining-sp…

South Africa is setting the global standard for living on a Bitcoin standard! 🇿🇦 Go deep into the story of how MoneyBadger is bridging the gap between #Bitcoin and the national QR ecosystem. From the first Pick n Pay pilots to 650k+ merchant locations, discover why SA is a hyperbitcoinization leader. ⚡️ Read the interview: https://www.blink.sv/blog/moneybadger-and-blink-hyperbitc…

Weekly Brief 2026/04 🌍 Bitcoin isn't just "coming"—it's here. From R1.4M in monthly retail spend in South Africa to Steak 'n Shake's new Bitcoin employee bonuses, the circular economy is scaling fast. 📈 Check out the Weekly Brief: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-04 Featured in this issue: @Afribit Kibera @BitcoinEkasi @Frank Corva @ndeet @El Flaco (author)

Our third brief of the year, Weekly Brief 2026/03, is live! 🚀 Square is broadening Bitcoin checkout across more experiences, while South Africa's Pick n Pay reports a massive R14m in monthly BTC spend. Plus, a major push for de minimis tax exemptions in the U.S. and Canada! Read more: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-03

Our second brief of the year, Weekly Brief 2026/02, is live! Integrator-led merchant scaling and new payment-rail metrics are driving practical Bitcoin checkout growth. From enterprise standardization to local re-verifications, the ecosystem is maturing fast. Read more: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-02

17 years ago today, we started a new chapter with the Genesis block of Bitcoin. Today, transaction volume is very high and bitcoin is used as everyday money by some. At Blink, we'll continue to work towards a world where bitcoin is accessible to all. Happy Genesis Day 🧡⚡️

Happy New Year✨ Our first brief of the year, Weekly Brief 2026/01, is live! Ghana sees new regulatory clarity, Cuba builds out its own payment stack, and merchant counts continue to rise globally. Practical Bitcoin adoption is in full swing. Read more: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2026-01

Weekly Brief 2025/51 Lightning capacity hits a new ATH, Steak ’n Shake introduces Bitcoin payroll across 400+ locations, and merchant discovery reaches 21k+ places worldwide. Read more: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2025-51

Weekly Brief 2025/48 Adoption metrics surge as South African payment rails integrate Bitcoin at 650,000 locations and global merchant listings on BTC Map cross the 20,000 mark. See the latest shaping the use of Bitcoin as everyday money. Read it here: https://www.blink.sv/blog/weekly-brief-2025-48