WORLD ECONOMY ON FIRE? BCH DEVS JUST KEEP BUILDING

The latest General Bull session from General Protocols tackled crypto’s role during economic turmoil, with hosts and guests dissecting everything from stablecoin fragility to real-world BCH adoption. Key takeaways: “Everything is melting down”: Panelists debated how BCH serves as a hedge against currency collapses, with anecdotes of families finally grasping Bitcoin’s value proposition as traditional systems wobble. Stablecoins in crisis: Skepticism reigned over dollar-pegged stablecoins as long-term solutions, with warnings about centralized points of failure during dollar volatility. BCH Bliss Conference hype: Organizer Jonathan Silverblood teased the upcoming Slovenia event (June 7–9), highlighting NFT ticketing via TapSwap, and NFC check-ins. Final advice: “Build local networks, control your money, and focus on solutions — not doomscrolling.” Catch the full convo (and chaotic Twitter Spaces tech fails) here: youtube.com/watch?v=JVqGAHo31sE

CASHONIZE WALLET V0.3.6 RELEASED WITH CRITICAL WALLETCONNECT FIX AND IMPROVED STABILITY 

The latest update for the minimalist Bitcoin Cash wallet Cashonize (v0.3.6) addresses a WalletConnect-breaking bug from the previous version while enhancing Electrum server error handling. Available now for Windows , Linux, and Android, this single-address wallet remains ideal for CashToken users and NFT collectors with its streamlined transaction previews and dapp compatibility via WalletConnect. Designed for ease-of-use, Cashonize offers beginner-friendly features while supporting advanced BCH functionalities. Download now at https://github.com/cashonize/cashonize-wallet/releases/tag/v0.3.6.

PAYTACA PARTNERS WITH HIVEROOMS TO ENABLE BITCOIN CASH PAYMENTS FOR 38 PHILIPPINE PROPERTIES

Philippine BCH wallet provider Paytaca has teamed up with property management startup Hiverooms, allowing travelers to book stays at 38 hotels and rentals using Bitcoin Cash. The integration, now visible on Paytaca’s merchant map (map.paytaca.com), pushes the platform’s verified BCH-accepting businesses past 200. The partnership marks another step toward real-world crypto adoption in the Philippines, where Paytaca continues expanding use cases for peer-to-peer cash. Hiverooms’ smart booking system joins a growing list of travel and hospitality services embracing BCH payments through Paytaca’s frictionless platform. 

BITCOIN CASH PODCAST CREW CRASHES OP_NEXT CONFERENCE, FINDS COMMON GROUND

The team from the Bitcoin Cash Podcast made an appearance at BTC’s OPNEXT conference in a bid to bridge the divide between the two communities. Hosts Jeremy and Kallisti noted the stark contrast in urgency — while BCH developers ship upgrades routinely, BTC’s upgrade process remains mired in cautious deliberation. Highlights included a candid chat with conference co-organizer Charlie Spears, who admitted Bitcoin could “learn a lot” from BCH’s developer culture, and Rearden of the BTC camp acknowledging the need for better onchain tooling. Check out the whole stream here.

NEW WEB APP TURNS BITCOIN CASH ADDRESSES INTO E2EE MAILBOXES

The Permissionless Software Foundation has launched a web app (message.psfoundation.info) that lets users send end-to-end encrypted messages to any BCH address, functioning like a crypto-powered secure email system. Built on a forked version of their React-based wallet software, the app stores encrypted messages on Nostr relays while using micro BCH transactions as message alerts. A companion CLI tool (GitHub) enables niche use cases like sending Linux server commands to a phone. Because sometimes you need more privacy than yelling into the blockchain void.

PERSIAN BITCOIN CASH WEBSITE FUNDRAISER AIMS TO EDUCATE, NOT JUST TRADE

Farooq, a FOSS advocate and decentralization enthusiast, is launching a Persian-language Bitcoin Cash resource hub to fill a gap in BCH education. Unlike exchange-focused content, the site will emphasize peer-to-peer cash principles, featuring translations of Jeremy’s Bitcoin Cash Podcast articles, guides on Electron Cash plugins, and a polished Persian version of the Bitcoin whitepaper. The project seeks 1.58 BCH (~$406) for translations, hosting, and theme customization . https://fund.persianbitcoincash.com

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