55% of all bitcoin is held in self-custody. That’s 59% of all mined bitcoin. These people are not selling the dip. They’re buying. Are you?

Bitcoin’s adoption is shifting dramatically. It’s already the fastest-spreading form of money in history. But now it’s entering a new phase. Our latest research shows why 👇 In this report: - Why this bull market is different - The current state of the Bitcoin protocol, network, and monetary system - Deep dives on institutional, business, & nation-state adoption - A fresh look at Lightning Network's growth - Why Bitcoin adoption is still very early You can find the report here: https://blog.river.com/bitcoin-adoption-2025/ Bookmark and share this to educate others on Bitcoin adoption!

Bitcoin ownership changed massively in 2024. More in next week’s report on Bitcoin adoption 🟠

Developers are the backbone of Bitcoin’s continued success. To show our support, open-source Bitcoin developers will now get zero fees on their River account! Read more below 👇 https://blog.river.com/open-source-zero-fee/

Proof of Reserves should be the standard for all Bitcoin exchanges. We open-sourced our solution 6 months ago to help make it happen. Hold your exchange accountable to implement PoR, because why trust them with any of your bitcoin if they won't prove their solvency?

Every era has its frontier. Ours is money. And those who choose Bitcoin will change the world 🌎

Your bitcoin should be impossible to steal. ForceField: The new standard to keep your bitcoin safe. With ForceField, your bitcoin remains secure even if: 🤖 You’re targeted by social engineering. 🔧 You’re physically threatened. 📱 Your device is lost or stolen. 🔑 Your login credentials are stolen. Simple to set up, and you can keep auto-withdrawing to self-custody. Activate it now on River 🌐

+339,000 Bitcoin That's how much the top 21 bitcoin holders accumulated in 2024. Who are the biggest bitcoin bulls? Find out in this top 21 list https://blog.river.com/top-21-bitcoin-holders-2024/

They grow up so fast and start taking on the world's biggest assets 🥹 Happy Bitcoin Genesis Day!

A bitcoin gift should feel delightful 🤩 We've introduced new festive themes to River Link so you can add that special touch. Gift bitcoin to anyone, anywhere, any wallet, in style.

Bitcoin is now a $2 trillion asset. Here's what's next on its path to becoming the global reserve asset 🚀

Our December Proof of Reserves is up. Don’t trust, verify 👉

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River proves that we hold 100% of bitcoin deposits in full reserve. Verify our assets and liabilities on-chain at any time.

Bitcoin held on River has been growing significantly, and we continue to encourage educating yourself so you can take self-custody with confidence.

Bitcoin is on a relentless trajectory to become the global reserve asset. You’re witnessing the emergence of a common global language for individuals, businesses, and institutions to store and exchange value, digitally. If we can’t save in the dollar, we’ll do it in bitcoin. A logarithmic graph better captures the difficult phases Bitcoin has already been through in becoming a serious asset. But make no mistake, it can be a long road for another 10-100x!

With Bitcoin more powerful than ever, now is the moment to go full-time 🔥 We're hiring 5 outstanding people to work with the best team in #Bitcoin 💪 - Client Operations Associate - Brand Designer - Senior Software Engineer - Staff Software Engineer - Associate Product Manager Apply at river.com/careers

The dollar is still the world's reserve currency, but bitcoin as the world's reserve asset is rapidly becoming a reality. Welcome to the Dual Money Era, where people save in bitcoin and spend in dollars. In our thesis, we outline and substantiate what this era looks like 👇 https://blog.river.com/entering-the-dual-money-era/

Elections are important, but so is proving solvency as a Bitcoin exchange. Our November Proof of Reserves is up. Don’t trust, verify 👉 river.com/reserves

Introducing 3.8% Interest on Cash—Paid in Bitcoin! Stop letting your cash lose value to inflation, even in “high-yield” accounts. Unlock the predictability of dollars with the opportunity to build real wealth in Bitcoin. Only on River.

High-Yield Savings Accounts are misleading. You’re not saving anything, you’re actually getting poorer by 20% in 5 years! The money supply is growing faster at 6.8% per year than you are earning dollar interest. Know anyone who uses a HYSA? Tag them below.

If we don’t normalize Proof of Reserves, we’re going to get paper bitcoin. Ask your exchange where their reserves page is. Here is ours 👉 river.com/reserves

You deserve to know your bitcoin is safe. That's why today, we're announcing River Proof of Reserves. Our Founder and CEO Alex Leishman walks you through how it works in the video 👇 Proof of Reserves is not just a new feature at River, but a commitment to transparency. Many Bitcoin custodians ask for your blind trust, and deflect concerns around solvency by telling you to withdraw or reassuring you they're audited. But not every Bitcoiner is ready to self-custody, so it's time for our industry to do better. The Bitcoin protocol gives us the tools to provide unprecedented transparency to depositors. This drastically reduces the risk of insolvency going undetected. We will be performing proof of solvency attestations monthly, and encourage all clients to validate our attestations themselves at

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Proof of Reserves | River

River proves that we hold 100% of bitcoin deposits in full reserve. Verify our assets and liabilities on-chain at any time.