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Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside

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Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside
Dear Reader, Since my last letter where I tried to explain the underground economy of FPC Morgantown I have been struggling to come up with an idea of what further information you may be interested in. In modern life on the outside we are all so used to immediate feedback on everything we do. We
This post Samourai Letter #3: Notes From The Inside first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Keonne Rodriguez.

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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Buys More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 5,843 BTC

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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Buys More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 5,843 BTC
American Bitcoin, a Trump-family-backed miner, has grown its bitcoin holdings to about 5,843 BTC, making it one of the largest corporate holders.
This post Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) Buys More Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 5,843 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for the U.S. Market

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Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for the U.S. Market
One of the largest private holders of bitcoin, Tether, has formally entered the U.S. regulated stablecoin market with the launch of USA₮, a dollar-backed token issued under America’s new federal stablecoin framework.
This post Tether Launches USAT, a Federally Regulated, Dollar-Backed Stablecoin for the U.S. Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin’s Bearish Spiral: Can Bulls Rescue the Trend?

With a price tag of $87,867, bitcoin isn’t exactly shy about taking up space on the market cap leaderboard—still clocking in at a dominant $1.75 trillion. Meanwhile, its 24-hour trading volume surged to $40.97 billion, all while swinging in a tight intraday range between $87,180 and $88,763. But don’t let the narrow price band fool

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Valour Secures UK FCA Approval, Launches Staking ETPs on London Stock Exchange

Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin Physical Staking and 1Valour Ethereum Physical Staking to UK retail investors on Jan. 26,

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U.S. Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Stole $40 Million In Digital Assets

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U.S. Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Stole $40 Million In Digital Assets
Allegations that an insider connected to a U.S. Marshals Service crypto contractor siphoned more than $40 million from government-linked wallets have raised fresh concerns over how the federal government safeguards seized bitcoin and other digital assets.
This post U.S. Bitcoin Custody Concerns Rise After Alleged Insider Stole $40 Million In Digital Assets first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You’ll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026

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The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You’ll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026
As Bitcoin rolls into 2026, the ecosystem keeps growing – and so does the cast of characters. Here are the 15 personas you’ll absolutely encounter at Bitcoin 2026, whether you’re there to build, stack, meme, or argue about corporate balance sheets.
This post The 15 Types of Bitcoiners You’ll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2026 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Josh Plischke.

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Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap),

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Latam Insights: Brazil Opens Crypto to Banks, Colombian Pension-Fund Manager Reveals Bitcoin Fund

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil streamlines rules for banks entering the crypto industry, a Colombian pension fund-manager reveals the development of a bitcoin investment product, and Revolut applies for a banking license in Peru. Brazil Streamlines

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Bitwise Launches Bitcoin-Linked Debasement ETF to Counter Declining Dollar Power

A new ETF blending gold, bitcoin, and other scarce assets is entering public markets as investors seek protection from inflation, debt growth and declining purchasing power, signaling a rising push toward hard-asset strategies amid deepening fiat currency concerns. Bitwise Launches Currency Debasement ETF as US Debt Nears $39 Trillion Growing anxiety about the long-term erosion

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Tim Draper Bought Bitcoin at $4, Held Through Crashes Ignoring Price Signals

Early bitcoin losses, custody failures, and a $4 buy price shaped Tim Draper’s enduring bet that crypto’s real power lies in financial inclusion, a conviction driving renewed price calls and long-term holding through volatility. Tim Draper Shares Personal History Behind Landmark Bitcoin Investments Venture capitalist Tim Draper shared on social media platform X on Jan.

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Bitcoin Faces Elevated Downside Risk as 4 Indicators Stay Firmly Bearish

Bitcoin markets are flashing coordinated warning signs as selling pressure spreads, long-term holders distribute supply, and demand weakens across on-chain and exchange indicators, undermining near-term price stability despite bitcoin’s longer-term structural support. Bitcoin Faces Deeper Pullback as 4 Indicators Warn Selling Isn’t Finished Growing stress signals are flashing across bitcoin markets as selling pressure broadens

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Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin

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Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin
Oklahoma proposed a bill letting employees, vendors, and residents voluntarily receive bitcoin payments within existing legal frameworks.
This post Oklahoma Introduces Bill Allowing State Employees and Vendors to Be Paid in Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients

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UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients
UBS is considering offering bitcoin trading to a small group of Swiss private banking clients as the bank explores a crypto trading service with external partners.
This post UBS Plans Bitcoin Trading for Select Wealth Clients first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin ETF Options

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Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin ETF Options
Nasdaq is moving to scrap position limits on Bitcoin and Ether ETF options, aiming to treat crypto funds like other commodity-based ETFs.
This post Nasdaq Moves to Remove Position Limits on Bitcoin ETF Options first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle

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Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle
Epoch Ventures forecasts Bitcoin reaching at least $150,000 by end-2026, driven by decoupling from equities, steady ETF inflows, and corporate adoption—while declaring the traditional 4-year cycle a relic.
This post Epoch Ventures Predicts Bitcoin Hits $150K in 2026, Declares End of 4-Year Halving Cycle first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

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Thailand SEC to Launch Spot Crypto ETFs With New Market‑Making System

Thailand’s securities regulator is reportedly preparing to launch spot cryptocurrency ETFs with a new market‑making system designed to ensure liquidity and stable trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Solving the Liquidity Puzzle Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed plans to introduce a robust market-making system to support the upcoming launch of spot

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Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

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Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Kansas appears to be the latest U.S. state to consider a formal role for Bitcoin in public finance, with lawmakers introducing a bill to create a state-managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund.
This post Kansas Introduce Bill to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives

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Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives
The Senate’s crypto market structure bill is likely to be pushed back for weeks after Coinbase withdrew its support, prompting the Banking Committee to shelve the legislation and pivot to housing priorities.
This post Crypto Bill Delayed Several Months as Senate Pivots to Trump’s Housing Initiatives first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Loanledger Launches a Crypto Trading Platform Built Around Data Analysis and Execution Choice

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Loanledger has launched a crypto trading platform designed for traders who rely on structured market data and control over how trades are executed. Headquartered in Australia, the platform serves users across multiple regions and supports different trading approaches, including AI-driven automation and manual trading supported by

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Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes

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Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes
Strive ($ASST) plans to raise up to $150 million through a follow-on offering of its SATA preferred stock to retire convertible debt, buy more Bitcoin, and support corporate needs.
This post Strive ($ASST) Plans $150 Million Follow-On Offering to Buy More Bitcoin, Retire Convertible Notes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital

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Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital
President Trump said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that he wants to sign sweeping U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation very soon, framing digital assets as a strategic priority for American innovation.
This post Trump Vows to Sign Major Bitcoin Bill ‘Very Soon,’ Says U.S. Must Remain Crypto Capital first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos

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‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sparred with France’s central bank governor at the World Economic Forum, arguing that Bitcoin’s decentralized, fixed-supply design makes it more independent than central banks.
This post ‘Bitcoin Has No Issuer’: Coinbase CEO Clashes With French Central Banker at Davos first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Report: Galaxy to Launch $100 Million Crypto Hedge Fund in Q1

Galaxy is launching a $100 million hedge fund to trade crypto and financial‑services stocks. Galaxy, led by Mike Novogratz, reportedly plans to launch the $100 million crypto hedge fund in the first quarter of 2026 with seed commitments from family offices, high‑net‑worth investors and institutions, managing up to 30% in crypto tokens and the remainder

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Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift

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Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift
Trump-appointed CFTC Chair Mike Selig unveiled a “Future-Proof” initiative today to modernize U.S. financial regulation.
This post Trump-Appointed CFTC Chair Launches ‘Future-Proof’ Initiative, Signaling a Pro-Crypto Shift first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000

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Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000
Bitcoin price fell sharply over the past 36 hours, sliding more than 5% over that time and briefly dipping below $90,000 early Tuesday as macroeconomic uncertainty and renewed scrutiny of corporate bitcoin treasuries weighed on the market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading near $95,500 on Sunday night but fell to around $89,800 by Tuesday
This post Bitcoin Price Slumps 6% in Two Days, Briefly Falls Below $90,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin
Strategy (MSTR) has spent $2.13 billion to acquire 22,305 bitcoin at an average price of about $95,284, lifting the firm’s total holdings to just under 710,000 BTC.
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy ($MSTR) Spends $2.13 Billion to Buy 22,305 Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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$91K Bitcoin Faces Judgment Day: Bounce or Breakdown?

Bitcoin’s cooling jets are humming after another hot run. As of Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, the flagship crypto is priced at $90,902 to $91,106 over the past hour, holding a market capitalization of $1.82 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $39.69 billion. After dancing between $90,599 and $93,301 today, it seems the bulls are

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Forward Industries Grows Solana Treasury to Nearly 7 Million SOL

Forward Industries reported holding nearly 7 million SOL as it expands its solana-focused treasury strategy. The company is also advancing tokenized equity and decentralized finance ( DeFi) initiatives on the network. Nasdaq-Listed Forward Expands Solana Strategy and Tokenized Shares Forward Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) has released an update on its solana treasury and recent operational

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Dreamcash to Launch RWA Perpetual Markets on Hyperliquid With Tether and Selini Capital

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Dreamcash, the mobile-first trading app for Hyperliquid, today announced the launch of CASH, its HIP-3 perpetual DEX bringing equity markets on-chain. The debut includes three perpetual markets—USA500- USDT (S&P 500 index), TSLA- USDT (Tesla), and NVDA- USDT (Nvidia)—all available with up to 20x leverage. The launch

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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone

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Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone
Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook Well, the bitcoin price action was looking quite bearish after last week’s close, but the bulls managed to maintain the bullish structure around the $90,000 level and made that push up to $98,000 resistance. The price retreated from there and closed the week out at $93,638. Expect the bulls to take
This post Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Eye $98,000 Breakout After Holding $90,000 Zone first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ethan Greene – Feral Analysis and Juan Galt.

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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence

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Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence
Blockspace Media has acquired Bitcoin Layers, an independent data platform tracking metrics across Bitcoin’s layer-2 and scaling ecosystem.
This post Blockspace Acquires Bitcoin Layers to Expand Bitcoin L2 Data Intelligence first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post $1.9 Billion Weekly Inflow Despite Late Pullback

Crypto ETFs delivered a broadly constructive week as strong mid-week inflows outweighed late selling pressure. Bitcoin and ether ETFs led the charge, while XRP and solana quietly extended their positive momentum. ETF Flows Turn Constructive as Bitcoin, Ether Extend January Momentum Exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows told a familiar January story this week: sharp rotations, heavy

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Battle at $95K: Can Bitcoin Bulls Hold the Line?

With bitcoin priced at $95,101 on Sunday, its market cap holding strong at $1.89 trillion, and a 24-hour trading volume humming at $19.02 billion, traders are watching a tight intraday range between $94,869 and $95,543 like hawks. The mood? Restless. The charts are calling out indecision with the subtlety of a marching band. Bitcoin Chart

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Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, and More — Week in Review

Bitcoin Nears $100K, Ordinals Boom, RLUSD at LMAX, Institutional Crypto Shift, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Bitcoin pushed above $97,000 on Jan. 14 as a Supreme Court tariff delay and Fed–Trump tensions helped spark a rally, Bitcoin ordinals surpassed 100 million inscriptions even as inscription hype cools, Ripple locked RLUSD

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Latam Insights: Venezuelan Link to Trump’s ‘Gasolina,’ Brazil Battles Stablecoin Taxation

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, discover how Venezuela might be linked to Trump’s viral “Gasolina” dance, Brazil’s crypto industry vows to battle stablecoin taxation, and Lemon launches the first bitcoin-backed card in Argentina. White House’s Oil Gambit

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Bitmine Backs MrBeast’s Beast Industries With $200 Million Investment

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has announced a $200 million equity investment in MrBeast-backed Beast Industries. The deal signals growing crossover between crypto-focused firms and mainstream digital entertainment platforms. Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Invests in Beast Industries Bitmine Immersion Technologies, an Ethereum-focused treasury and digital asset strategy firm, has announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast

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Crypto Fraud Hits $15.8B in 2025, Far Outpacing Losses from Hacks and Exploits

In 2025, Web3 fraud surged to $15.87 billion, far surpassing the $2.5 billion plus lost to traditional hacks. Unlike isolated breaches, losses were spread across millions of transactions, reflecting the rise of “industrialized” crime networks that use address clusters and cross‑platform flows. Sophisticated Networks and ‘Authorized’ Fraud In 2025, the Web3 security landscape shifted dramatically.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda 
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warned that major banks are lobbying to weaken President Trump’s crypto agenda by pushing Senate legislation that would ban stablecoin rewards.
This post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Accuses Banks of Undermining Trump’s Crypto Agenda  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold

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Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood has dropped Bitcoin from his Greed & Fear portfolio, citing quantum computing as a potential existential threat to its cryptography.
This post Jefferies’ Analyst Dumps Bitcoin Over Quantum Computing Fears, Buys Gold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

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U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
A U.S. official denied reports that the bitcoin forfeited by Samourai Wallet developers was sold and said it will remain on the government’s balance sheet in compliance with President Trump’s executive order.
This post U.S. Government Denies Sale of Forfeited Samourai Wallet Bitcoin, Says BTC Will Remain in Strategic Bitcoin Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse

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Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
Iran’s crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict.
This post Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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