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🇺🇸 Acting Administrator of the General Services Administration, Rep. Lance Gooden, calls for installing Bitcoin ATMs in federal buildings as an 'educational resource'.
In 1994, European Parliament member Sir James Goldsmith warned Charlie Rose about globalization:
“The poor in rich countries will subsidize the rich in poor countries… We’re destroying societal stability by worshipping the wrong god, economic indexes.”
“The poor in rich countries will subsidize the rich in poor countries… We’re destroying societal stability by worshipping the wrong god, economic indexes.”
Despite a 11.7% Bitcoin drop in Q1, Tesla maintained its 11,509 BTC holdings, remaining the fifth-largest public company with Bitcoin exposure, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.
DALIO: "I’m worried about something worse than a recession…
We’re facing something far more profound, the breaking down of the monetary order."
We’re facing something far more profound, the breaking down of the monetary order."
Today I’m drinking matcha under the cherry blossoms in honor of @beecurious who taught me to dive even deeper into tea culture in Japan.
It is said matcha tea has a deep
connection with Zen Buddhism, as the practice of drinking tea was made popular by the founders of the Rinzai sect. In those days, tea was more a sort of medicine than a luxury item, filled with vitamins and even caffeine to sharpen the mind. After all, Zazen meditation can make us a bit sleepy at times, so tea was there to keep the practitioners awake. I spent the morning in meditation and now it’s time to relax and enjoy the caffeine.
It is said matcha tea has a deep
connection with Zen Buddhism, as the practice of drinking tea was made popular by the founders of the Rinzai sect. In those days, tea was more a sort of medicine than a luxury item, filled with vitamins and even caffeine to sharpen the mind. After all, Zazen meditation can make us a bit sleepy at times, so tea was there to keep the practitioners awake. I spent the morning in meditation and now it’s time to relax and enjoy the caffeine.
🇩🇪 German MEP Maximilian Krah (AfD) says his party’s libertarian wing has shifted from gold bugs to Bitcoin supporters.
He also believes Saxony made a mistake selling its 50K BTC in 2024.
He also believes Saxony made a mistake selling its 50K BTC in 2024.
When you wrap Bitcoin into something traditional like an ETF, you destroy all of that interest.
Investors are just dragging along a lot of the negatives of traditional finance," says Sygnum Bank head of strategic digital asset solutions Max Stuedlein.
Investors are just dragging along a lot of the negatives of traditional finance," says Sygnum Bank head of strategic digital asset solutions Max Stuedlein.
When bad money enters a system, good money goes into hiding.
Good money gold and silver have been hiding from fake US dollars for years.
Today, Gold, silver, and Bitcoin are forcing the fake US dollar into hiding," says Robert Kiyosaki.
Good money gold and silver have been hiding from fake US dollars for years.
Today, Gold, silver, and Bitcoin are forcing the fake US dollar into hiding," says Robert Kiyosaki.
Spiral, Block’s open-source non-profit, is looking to hire its third "Bitcoin Wizard" (core dev) with 12+ years of engineering experience.
They offer a salary ranging from $423K to $700K/year, depending on experience.
They offer a salary ranging from $423K to $700K/year, depending on experience.
Bitwise asserts that Bitcoin can act as "portfolio insurance" against sovereign defaults.
A recent report models BTC's "fair value" at 💵$219K, making it a potential hedge against the default of major sovereign bonds.
A recent report models BTC's "fair value" at 💵$219K, making it a potential hedge against the default of major sovereign bonds.
Sahara AI announced that it will launch the second phase of the data platform beta version test, and by January 21, 2025, it has attracted more than 1.9 million users to sign up. Previously, Sahara AI launched the first stage of beta testing on December 18, 2024, attracting more than 780,000 users to sign up, and ultimately more than 10,000 people successfully participated. The first phase of testing ended on January 18, 2025, with 289,095 data points approved and 4.5 million Sahara points distributed.
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit faces potential suspension after being accused of over 700K KYC/AML violations.
The Financial Intelligence Unit proposes a six-month ban on new user registrations.
The Financial Intelligence Unit proposes a six-month ban on new user registrations.
Foresight Ventures: With a GDP per capita of 💵 $84K,
🇸🇬 Singapore's crypto users are mostly institutional, focused on long-term investments.
A hub for innovation, thanks to clear regulations and a high crypto ownership rate (24.4%).
🇸🇬 Singapore's crypto users are mostly institutional, focused on long-term investments.
A hub for innovation, thanks to clear regulations and a high crypto ownership rate (24.4%).
Caitlin Long: BIG RESIGNATIONS are starting to happen at the FDIC regarding key staff involved in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 👀
Coinbase releases video introducing their new Bitcoin-backed loans.
Texas State Senator Charles Schwertner: "It's time for Texas to lead the way in establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
That’s why I filed SB 778, which, if passed ... would make Texas the first state in the nation to establish an SBR.
This would position our state at the forefront of the digital economy, driving growth and securing economic freedom for our great state!"
That’s why I filed SB 778, which, if passed ... would make Texas the first state in the nation to establish an SBR.
This would position our state at the forefront of the digital economy, driving growth and securing economic freedom for our great state!"
Binance has announced the 5th BNSOLSuperStake project: Renzo (REZ), a re-staking protocol on Ethereum and Solana.
From January 12, 2025, 00:00 UTC to January 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC, users holding BNSOL or staking SOL to BNSOL will receive REZ APR Boost airdrop rewards.
Renzo Protocol is launching the re-staking token bzSOL, allowing users to mint bzSOL by staking SOL or BNSOL. Minting begins on January 14, 2025, 13:30 UTC and lasts for 24 hours.
bzSOL will first protect the Jito Tip Router service, offering users additional re-staking rewards automatically compounded back to BNSOL.
From January 12, 2025, 00:00 UTC to January 31, 2025, 23:59 UTC, users holding BNSOL or staking SOL to BNSOL will receive REZ APR Boost airdrop rewards.
Renzo Protocol is launching the re-staking token bzSOL, allowing users to mint bzSOL by staking SOL or BNSOL. Minting begins on January 14, 2025, 13:30 UTC and lasts for 24 hours.
bzSOL will first protect the Jito Tip Router service, offering users additional re-staking rewards automatically compounded back to BNSOL.
Gary Gensler, reflecting on his tenure as SEC Chair, emphasized, “In crypto, there’s Bitcoin, and then everything else.”
He noted that out of 10,000-15,000 crypto projects, “many will not survive,” citing “pump-and-dump schemes and notorious actors like SBF and Do Kwon.”
He noted that out of 10,000-15,000 crypto projects, “many will not survive,” citing “pump-and-dump schemes and notorious actors like SBF and Do Kwon.”
Bitdeer released its latest unaudited mining and operations update, which revealed that 145 BTC were mined in December 2024, down from 150 BTC in the previous year. In addition, Bitdeer disclosed that it has repaid in full the outstanding principal balance of $10 million of senior secured notes issued to the seller at the time of the previously announced acquisition of TROLL HOUSING AS and TYDAL DATA CENTER AS.
MARA CEO: People will increasingly see Bitcoin as an asset they want to own.
When banks start lending against Bitcoin, it will unlock significant liquidity for Bitcoin holders, creating even greater opportunities for investment.
When banks start lending against Bitcoin, it will unlock significant liquidity for Bitcoin holders, creating even greater opportunities for investment.
Standard Chartered announced that it will manage, trade and manage Paxos' stable notes issued outside of the United States, including Lift Dollar (USDL) issued in Abu Dhabi (USD 54 million) and Global Dollar (USDG) issued in Singapore (USD 29 million). The partnership does not include Paxos' domestic stablecoins such as PayPal USD. Standard Chartered said the move is aimed at promoting the security and regulatory compliance of global stablecoin solutions.
Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Deputy Secretary Chen Hao Lian revealed on December 10 that there are currently more than 300 Web3-related enterprises in Hong Kong, and three virtual asset trading platforms have obtained SFC licenses, and it is expected that more platforms will be approved during the year. Chan said that the Treasury Bureau plans to submit the Stablecoin Bill to the Legislative Council within the year to regulate stablecoin issuers, prevent money laundering and terrorist financing risks, while protecting investors and promoting healthy market development.
