BPI Fedi and Cornell launch two year US financial privacy study. Focus on Bitcoin tools trust in institutions and policy evolution.
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Bitcoin Standard. Bitcoin Node Runner. Lightning Node Runner. Nerdaxe Miner.
Laser Digital (Nomura-backed) introduces tokenized Bitcoin yield fund: diversified excess returns for BTC holders, on-chain tokenized access.
Thailand SEC advances crypto ETFs/futures regs: Bitcoin exposure via secure, regulated vehicles early 2026, no wallet worries, institutional hub play.
CoinGate 2025 report: Bitcoin #1 in payments (22.1%), Litecoin #3 (14.4%). Lightning Network dominates rails.
Vietnam launches 5-year crypto exchange licensing pilot: $380M min capital, institutional-heavy ownership, formal oversight starting Jan 2026.
New PFP and username. The old “ATX” was redundant and didn’t reflect me at all. I am a Bitcoin Bull.
VerifiedX launches Butterfly: Venmo-style crypto payments with 1¢ fees, undo button, easy UX. Runs on their Bitcoin sidechain/utility layer. Finally lowers the barrier for everyday BTC use.
Strive (Vivek-backed) plans $150M preferred stock raise for Bitcoin buys, debt reduction, and growth. Post-Semler deal, BTC holdings reach 12,798 — 11th largest corporate treasury.
Davos clash: French CB governor trusts central banks more than Bitcoin issuers. Brian Armstrong: Bitcoin is maximally independent, push for competition on trust.
Pierre Rochard requests Fed include Bitcoin separately in 2026 stress tests due to its unique 73.3% volatility, 83.8% drawdowns, and non-linear risks vs aggregated crypto treatment.
Delaware Life first insurer to offer Bitcoin exposure in fixed indexed annuity via BlackRock’s U.S. Equity Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index (using IBIT). Principal protected, available in select products.
Large custody wallets absorbed $53B Bitcoin in the last year. Steady institutional accumulation via ETFs and corporates continues as retail hesitates, removing coins from circulation.
Delaware Life launches first fixed indexed annuity with Bitcoin exposure via BlackRock index including IBIT. Principal protected, indirect BTC access for retirement accounts.
Glassnode: BTC spot market improving — volumes up, sell pressure down (buy-sell imbalance breakout), conditions rebuilding in consolidation. Demand fragile but positive shift.
Manitoba tests BTC mining heat for greenhouse warming: liquid-cooled systems reuse waste thermal for efficiency, reduce fossil fuels. Canaan/Bitforest pilot at 3MW, data for scaling. Positive eco-shift.
Bybit EU adds BTC cashback to Card: 2–10% on daily spending, choose BTC rewards, regulated EEA. Easy way to DCA via normal purchases. Promo for new users too. Solid!
Tether + Bitqik team up for Bitcoin/stablecoin education in Laos: seminars/online for 10K+ people, focus on USDT use and financial inclusion. Building skills in emerging market. Positive step.
Bullish sovereign Bitcoin play: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed announces state-backed mining — seeking global partner (capital/tech/expertise) via Ethiopian Investment Holdings. Leveraging cheap hydro surplus from GERD to mine BTC directly, double capacity by 2027, build local expertise. Already ~2.5% global hash rate privately. Nation-states stacking harder!
Cardone Capital adds $10M Bitcoin via real estate cash flow. Long-term hybrid treasury play (~1,000 BTC total). No debt, steady accumulation. Corporate adoption keeps rolling.
K33 (Nordic Nasdaq firm) launches BTC-backed USDC loans: collateralize Bitcoin to borrow stables without selling. Uses their BTC treasury for yield. Regulated, early in Nordics, limited rollout now. Great for long-term holders needing cash.
