Federico Rivi
federicorivi@nostrplebs.com
#Bitcoin Journalist | ATLAS21 Editor-in-Chief - Learn your way out of fiat
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Federico Rivi
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21h ago
Tariffs make markets bleed
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Sentiment worsens
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Recession spectrum
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Trump: “Powell you've got to lower rates!!!"
Tariffs are a way to force the Fed to print money: who pays the interest on the debt, if not inflation?
Printer is coming.
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Sentiment worsens
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Recession spectrum
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Trump: “Powell you've got to lower rates!!!"
Tariffs are a way to force the Fed to print money: who pays the interest on the debt, if not inflation?
Printer is coming.
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Federico Rivi
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21h ago
Welcome, legend 🧡
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1d ago
@jack showed me nostr recently. Reminds me of a writeup I did back in 2021 on decentralized social media:
https://rossulbricht.medium.com/decentralize-social-media-cc47dcfd4f99
I'll be mirroring my X account here and hopefully finding some good conversations.
https://rossulbricht.medium.com/decentralize-social-media-cc47dcfd4f99
I'll be mirroring my X account here and hopefully finding some good conversations.
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npub1pzzrd
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1d ago
@jack showed me nostr recently. Reminds me of a writeup I did back in 2021 on decentralized social media:
https://rossulbricht.medium.com/decentralize-social-media-cc47dcfd4f99
I'll be mirroring my X account here and hopefully finding some good conversations.
https://rossulbricht.medium.com/decentralize-social-media-cc47dcfd4f99
I'll be mirroring my X account here and hopefully finding some good conversations.
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Federico Rivi
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1w ago
Any tool to publish long form articles here on Nostr, other than Highlighter?
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Federico Rivi
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1w ago
COVENANTS PART 1: CTV 
With this article begins a series of deep dives aimed at exploring the main proposals for implementing covenants in Bitcoin: how they work, what implications they carry, and what the pros and cons of each may be. CheckTemplateVerify can only be the first protagonist.
To make everything clearer—and possibly understandable even to a non-technical audience—we must start from the basics.
- Bitcoin Script
Bitcoin Script is a simple, non-Turing-complete scripting language used to define spending conditions for Bitcoin transactions. An opcode (short for “operation code”) is essentially a command or function within a Bitcoin script. Opcodes operate on a set of data: for example, OP_ADD adds two numbers, while OP_EQUAL compares two values to check if they match. Opcodes can perform mathematical, logical, or cryptographic operations (such as OP_CHECKSIG, which verifies digital signatures), enabling the creation of basic smart
With this article begins a series of deep dives aimed at exploring the main proposals for implementing covenants in Bitcoin: how they work, what implications they carry, and what the pros and cons of each may be. CheckTemplateVerify can only be the first protagonist.
To make everything clearer—and possibly understandable even to a non-technical audience—we must start from the basics.
- Bitcoin Script
Bitcoin Script is a simple, non-Turing-complete scripting language used to define spending conditions for Bitcoin transactions. An opcode (short for “operation code”) is essentially a command or function within a Bitcoin script. Opcodes operate on a set of data: for example, OP_ADD adds two numbers, while OP_EQUAL compares two values to check if they match. Opcodes can perform mathematical, logical, or cryptographic operations (such as OP_CHECKSIG, which verifies digital signatures), enabling the creation of basic smart
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Federico Rivi
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1w ago
How to avoid tariffs:
Don't make the invoice;
Get paid in bitcoin.
Thank you for your attention.
Don't make the invoice;
Get paid in bitcoin.
Thank you for your attention.
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npub1z8zrc
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2w ago
Grande
Come ha commentato un tuo follower, Alberto Angela ti fa un baffo😅
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Come ha commentato un tuo follower, Alberto Angela ti fa un baffo😅
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npub1z8zrc
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3w ago
https://x.com/Atlas21IT/status/1905319115637616713
Io non ho un account X, mi bannarono perché troppo complottista😅 e non ne ho più fatto un altro...Però ho seguito da ospite "anonimo" e non potevo intervenire. Siete stati bravissimi, @melaviola sei super competente 🥰 💯 e @Federico Rivi sempre sul pezzo 🔝💪
Farò mia la risposta:
"ok sbloccami il cellulare 😅"
Io non ho un account X, mi bannarono perché troppo complottista😅 e non ne ho più fatto un altro...Però ho seguito da ospite "anonimo" e non potevo intervenire. Siete stati bravissimi, @melaviola sei super competente 🥰 💯 e @Federico Rivi sempre sul pezzo 🔝💪
Farò mia la risposta:
"ok sbloccami il cellulare 😅"
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npub17uggu
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3w ago
Riserva strategica di #Bitcoin da parte degli #USA Notizia rivoluzionaria o fumo negli occhi? ne parliamo con @Federico Rivi
🚨NUOVO VIDEO!🚨
🚨NUOVO VIDEO!🚨
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npub1z8zrc
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3w ago
Sono d'accordo al 100% con la vostra disamina!
Assolutamente da ascoltare
Grazie @Federico Rivi e @Final Step Bitcoin
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Federico Rivi
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3w ago
New business model unlocked by Saylor.
Are you going bankrupt? Take attention away from the fact that you're just another Blockbuster by buying #Bitcoin
Are you going bankrupt? Take attention away from the fact that you're just another Blockbuster by buying #Bitcoin
npub179ud6
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3w ago
👀 GameStop prepares to invest in Bitcoin: added to treasury assets
GameStop has updated its investment policy to include Bitcoin among its treasury reserve assets. The announcement came alongside financial results that exceeded expectations.
The decision follows a meeting between CEO Ryan Cohen and Michael Saylor, president of Strategy. However, GameStop has not yet purchased bitcoin nor set a maximum limit for potential future acquisitions.
With $4.775 billion in cash and marketable securities, the company may use its own funds or issue debt and equity for potential future purchases.
Atlas21’s article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/gamestop-follows-strategy-bitcoin-added-to-treasury-assets/
GameStop has updated its investment policy to include Bitcoin among its treasury reserve assets. The announcement came alongside financial results that exceeded expectations.
The decision follows a meeting between CEO Ryan Cohen and Michael Saylor, president of Strategy. However, GameStop has not yet purchased bitcoin nor set a maximum limit for potential future acquisitions.
With $4.775 billion in cash and marketable securities, the company may use its own funds or issue debt and equity for potential future purchases.
Atlas21’s article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/gamestop-follows-strategy-bitcoin-added-to-treasury-assets/
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npub1zuuaj
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3w ago
GM 🌞
The sooner we all start to think about Bitcoin and Nostr as substrates that enable and protect human freedom and agency and not as the products that people are adopting or using, the sooner both technologies will exist in every aspect of our lives.
The sooner we all start to think about Bitcoin and Nostr as substrates that enable and protect human freedom and agency and not as the products that people are adopting or using, the sooner both technologies will exist in every aspect of our lives.
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npub179ud6
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3w ago
🇵🇰 Pakistan wants to use surplus energy to mine bitcoin
During the first official meeting led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) presented a plan to allocate surplus energy for Bitcoin mining.
PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib sees mining as a strategic opportunity. During the event, Aurangzeb stated:
"We are committed to building a transparent, future-ready financial ecosystem that attracts investment, empowers our youth, and puts Pakistan on the global map as a leader in emerging technologies.”
Atlas21 article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/pakistan-wants-to-use-surplus-electricity-for-mining/
During the first official meeting led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) presented a plan to allocate surplus energy for Bitcoin mining.
PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib sees mining as a strategic opportunity. During the event, Aurangzeb stated:
"We are committed to building a transparent, future-ready financial ecosystem that attracts investment, empowers our youth, and puts Pakistan on the global map as a leader in emerging technologies.”
Atlas21 article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/pakistan-wants-to-use-surplus-electricity-for-mining/
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Federico Rivi
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3w ago
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3w ago
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Federico Rivi
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3w ago
Honored to be able to take the stage in Prague. I can't wait to trigger you all, my fiatcoiner friends 🔥
See you at @BTC Prague! Use the code BTCTRAIN to get 10% off tickets ⚡️
See you at @BTC Prague! Use the code BTCTRAIN to get 10% off tickets ⚡️
npub167n5w
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4w ago
FEDERICO RIVI ON STAGE 🚀
Federico Rivi @Federico Rivi is a Bitcoin journalist and founder of Atlas21 news, a news outlet and communications agency for Bitcoin companies. He is also the creator of Bitcoin Train, Italy’s most widely read Bitcoin-only newsletter, bringing the latest insights and updates on Bitcoin.
⚡ Don’t miss his take on Bitcoin media and communication at BTC Prague!
Federico Rivi @Federico Rivi is a Bitcoin journalist and founder of Atlas21 news, a news outlet and communications agency for Bitcoin companies. He is also the creator of Bitcoin Train, Italy’s most widely read Bitcoin-only newsletter, bringing the latest insights and updates on Bitcoin.
⚡ Don’t miss his take on Bitcoin media and communication at BTC Prague!
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npub1z8zrc
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1mo ago
Eh sì, esatto @Federico Rivi
Facciamo un po' di chiarezza per quei "tanti" che purtroppo non hanno ancora compreso!
Facciamo un po' di chiarezza per quei "tanti" che purtroppo non hanno ancora compreso!
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npub18nagz
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1mo ago
Ho appena comprato il biglietto per il prossimo Bitcoin Pizza Day Rimini.
Prezzi popolari, un bell’assortimento di relatori, atmosfera rilassata.
E dato che si terrà il 24 maggio a Rimini, ci si può pure abbinare una nuotata ed un po’ di relax in spiaggia.
Compra adesso il tuo biglietto!
https://bitcoinpizzadayrimini.it/
Alcuni dei relatori:
@Federico Rivi, @Leonardo Facco, @Massimo (Max) Musumeci, Valerio Dalla Costa, Francesco Conza, Martina Granatiero, … e tanti altri.
Prezzi popolari, un bell’assortimento di relatori, atmosfera rilassata.
E dato che si terrà il 24 maggio a Rimini, ci si può pure abbinare una nuotata ed un po’ di relax in spiaggia.
Compra adesso il tuo biglietto!
https://bitcoinpizzadayrimini.it/
Alcuni dei relatori:
@Federico Rivi, @Leonardo Facco, @Massimo (Max) Musumeci, Valerio Dalla Costa, Francesco Conza, Martina Granatiero, … e tanti altri.
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npub1z8zrc
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1mo ago
OGGI è un giorno importante per gettare le basi alla creazione di Bitcoin🧡
Articolo di Atlas 21
@Federico Rivi
9 marzo 1993: Cypherpunk day
https://atlas21.com/it/9-marzo-1993-cypherpunk-day/
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Federico Rivi
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1mo ago
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Daddy State said he wouldn't sell the bitcoins obtained through extortion (and you're happy about that);
By doing so, Daddy State legitimized the image of bitcoin in the eyes of the market (and you're happy about that);
Daddy State also said that maybe, in the future, he could buy bitcoin by selling other properties (and you're happy about that).
You took the cookie that Daddy State promised you and now you're wagging your tail.
This is what you've become, dear bitcoiner: the pet of those who promised you the absolute nothing, mixed with the flavor of state extortion. I expect you to become his guard dogs as well.
We are not the same.
Daddy State said he wouldn't sell the bitcoins obtained through extortion (and you're happy about that);
By doing so, Daddy State legitimized the image of bitcoin in the eyes of the market (and you're happy about that);
Daddy State also said that maybe, in the future, he could buy bitcoin by selling other properties (and you're happy about that).
You took the cookie that Daddy State promised you and now you're wagging your tail.
This is what you've become, dear bitcoiner: the pet of those who promised you the absolute nothing, mixed with the flavor of state extortion. I expect you to become his guard dogs as well.
We are not the same.
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npub1z8zrc
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2mo ago
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npub179ud6
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2mo ago
⛏️Home mining: the Bitcoin lottery or something more?
In recent years, Bitcoin home mining has gained traction among enthusiasts. With a specialized device, anyone can join the global race to find the next block, hoping to earn the reward.
But which are the best "Bitcoin Lottery Miners" on the market?
Explore the available options, their advantages, and limitations in Davide Coltro's deep dive.
Link to the article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/home-mining-the-bitcoin-lottery/
In recent years, Bitcoin home mining has gained traction among enthusiasts. With a specialized device, anyone can join the global race to find the next block, hoping to earn the reward.
But which are the best "Bitcoin Lottery Miners" on the market?
Explore the available options, their advantages, and limitations in Davide Coltro's deep dive.
Link to the article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/home-mining-the-bitcoin-lottery/
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npub179ud6
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2mo ago
🔥 Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, has been granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump and is officially free after 11 years in prison. 
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npub179ud6
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2mo ago
🇺🇸 Trump keeps his promise: Gensler out, Uyeda takes the helm of the SEC
President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as interim Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Uyeda, known for his pro-digital asset stance, will lead the authority until June 5, 2026, when Paul Atkins is set to take over as permanent chairman, should the Senate confirm his nomination.
At the same time, the SEC announced the formal resignation of former Chairman Gary Gensler.
Atlas21's article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/change-at-the-top-of-the-sec-mark-uyeda-to-lead-the-commission-until-2026/
President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as interim Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Uyeda, known for his pro-digital asset stance, will lead the authority until June 5, 2026, when Paul Atkins is set to take over as permanent chairman, should the Senate confirm his nomination.
At the same time, the SEC announced the formal resignation of former Chairman Gary Gensler.
Atlas21's article. ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/change-at-the-top-of-the-sec-mark-uyeda-to-lead-the-commission-until-2026/
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npub179ud6
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3mo ago
👀 Washington Post: crypto sector at the top of Trump’s agenda on day one
According to the newspaper, on his inauguration day, Trump will sign a series of executive orders aimed at protecting the crypto industry and changing current banking policies.
First on the list is the desire to combat the so-called “de-banking” of the crypto sector, a practice that involved limiting or cutting off access to banking services for the cryptocurrency industry, a practice attributed to the Biden administration.
The second measure aims to repeal the SEC’s SAB 121 accounting rule, which has required banks to record cryptocurrencies as liabilities since March 2022.
The Atlas21 article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/trump-crypto-sector-takes-center-stage-on-his-first-day-in-the-white-house/
According to the newspaper, on his inauguration day, Trump will sign a series of executive orders aimed at protecting the crypto industry and changing current banking policies.
First on the list is the desire to combat the so-called “de-banking” of the crypto sector, a practice that involved limiting or cutting off access to banking services for the cryptocurrency industry, a practice attributed to the Biden administration.
The second measure aims to repeal the SEC’s SAB 121 accounting rule, which has required banks to record cryptocurrencies as liabilities since March 2022.
The Atlas21 article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/trump-crypto-sector-takes-center-stage-on-his-first-day-in-the-white-house/
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npub179ud6
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3mo ago
🇺🇸 The U.S. steps up its fight against crypto mixers
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian citizens for operating Blender and Sinbad, two well-known custodial crypto mixing platforms.
The three are charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating unlicensed money transmitter services.
If convicted, they face up to 25 years in prison.
Read the full Atlas21 article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/crypto-mixers-and-money-laundering-three-russians-accused-of-ties-to-north-korean-hackers/
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three Russian citizens for operating Blender and Sinbad, two well-known custodial crypto mixing platforms.
The three are charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating unlicensed money transmitter services.
If convicted, they face up to 25 years in prison.
Read the full Atlas21 article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/crypto-mixers-and-money-laundering-three-russians-accused-of-ties-to-north-korean-hackers/
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npub179ud6
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3mo ago
"They wanted to amputate my limbs because they thought I had 2.5 million bitcoins."
This is the story of a Canadian moderator of a crypto forum who, along with his family, was forced to move continuously from one Airbnb to another to escape criminals who wanted to kidnap him and seize his alleged Bitcoin holdings.
The incident began on November 4, and now the attackers are under house arrest.
This case adds to a long list of threats to the safety of cryptocurrency holders. According to monitoring by developer Jameson Lopp, at least 181 incidents of robberies, kidnappings, and murders related to the crypto world have been recorded since 2014.
Atlas21's article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/attempted-bitcoin-kidnapping-in-canada-crypto-forum-moderator-forced-into-hiding/
This is the story of a Canadian moderator of a crypto forum who, along with his family, was forced to move continuously from one Airbnb to another to escape criminals who wanted to kidnap him and seize his alleged Bitcoin holdings.
The incident began on November 4, and now the attackers are under house arrest.
This case adds to a long list of threats to the safety of cryptocurrency holders. According to monitoring by developer Jameson Lopp, at least 181 incidents of robberies, kidnappings, and murders related to the crypto world have been recorded since 2014.
Atlas21's article ⬇️
https://atlas21.com/attempted-bitcoin-kidnapping-in-canada-crypto-forum-moderator-forced-into-hiding/
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npub179ud6
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Dec 27, 2024
BITCOIN - Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has confirmed that Russian companies are conducting international transactions in Bitcoin, thanks to new legislative measures. This move follows the sanctions imposed by the West after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, which severely limited Russia’s ability to make international payments.
In an interview broadcast on Russia 24, Siluanov stated:
"We can pay for the delivery of goods with digital financial assets. It is also possible to use Bitcoin, which we mined here in the Russian Federation, within the experimental regime. Such transactions are already occurring. We believe they should be expanded and developed further. I am confident this will happen next year.”
https://atlas21.com/russia-relies-on-bitcoin-to-bypass-western-sanctions/
In an interview broadcast on Russia 24, Siluanov stated:
"We can pay for the delivery of goods with digital financial assets. It is also possible to use Bitcoin, which we mined here in the Russian Federation, within the experimental regime. Such transactions are already occurring. We believe they should be expanded and developed further. I am confident this will happen next year.”
https://atlas21.com/russia-relies-on-bitcoin-to-bypass-western-sanctions/
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npub179ud6
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Dec 23, 2024
BITCOIN - Marathon Digital Holdings is showcasing how heat generated from mining activities can become a valuable resource for the community. On December 20, the company announced that the heat produced by its operations is currently warming approximately 80,000 homes in Finland.
The project, which began in June with a pilot program serving 11,000 homes in the Satakunta region, quickly expanded to reach an additional 67,000 residents. The system uses district heating technology, which distributes heat through an underground network of pipes, converting what was once waste into a resource for the city.
https://atlas21.com/marathon-heats-80000-finnish-homes-with-bitcoin-mining-heat/
The project, which began in June with a pilot program serving 11,000 homes in the Satakunta region, quickly expanded to reach an additional 67,000 residents. The system uses district heating technology, which distributes heat through an underground network of pipes, converting what was once waste into a resource for the city.
https://atlas21.com/marathon-heats-80000-finnish-homes-with-bitcoin-mining-heat/
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Dec 23, 2024
CRYPTO - Michael Saylor, president of MicroStrategy, has presented a proposal to reshape U.S. policy on digital assets under a future Trump administration. The framework aims to shape the future of cryptocurrencies in the United States.
His proposal includes a strategic Bitcoin reserve that could generate between $16 trillion and $81 trillion for the U.S. Treasury, enough to partially or completely eliminate the national debt.
The details of the framework proposed by Saylor in the article.
https://atlas21.com/saylor-presents-crypto-framework-to-guide-the-trump-administration/
His proposal includes a strategic Bitcoin reserve that could generate between $16 trillion and $81 trillion for the U.S. Treasury, enough to partially or completely eliminate the national debt.
The details of the framework proposed by Saylor in the article.
https://atlas21.com/saylor-presents-crypto-framework-to-guide-the-trump-administration/
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Dec 20, 2024
BITCOIN - Australian computer scientist Craig Wright has been sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year suspension by the UK High Court. This means Wright will only serve the sentence if he violates court orders during this period.
The sentence was handed down by Judge James Edward Mellor after Wright breached a previous court order by filing a £911 billion and 50 million lawsuit against Bitcoin developers and the company Square last October.
During the hearing, Judge Mellor emphasized the unequivocal nature of Wright’s violations, ordering him to immediately withdraw his latest legal action.
https://atlas21.com/uk-court-craig-wright-given-suspended-one-year-sentence-for-contempt-of-court/
The sentence was handed down by Judge James Edward Mellor after Wright breached a previous court order by filing a £911 billion and 50 million lawsuit against Bitcoin developers and the company Square last October.
During the hearing, Judge Mellor emphasized the unequivocal nature of Wright’s violations, ordering him to immediately withdraw his latest legal action.
https://atlas21.com/uk-court-craig-wright-given-suspended-one-year-sentence-for-contempt-of-court/
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Dec 18, 2024
BITCOIN - On December 17, the Bitcoin Policy Institute introduced a draft executive order for the Trump administration aimed at updating the US strategic reserve system by incorporating Bitcoin into the nation’s assets.
The document recognizes Bitcoin as a digital asset comparable to gold, characterized by decentralization and a fixed supply.
The executive order mandates consolidating government-held Bitcoin within seven days of its signing, prohibits its sale, and requires implementing a Bitcoin acquisition program within 60 days. The acquisition program outlines the purchase of at least $21 billion worth of Bitcoin.
https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-on-the-list-of-us-strategic-reserves-the-bitcoin-policy-institutes-proposal-for-trump/
The document recognizes Bitcoin as a digital asset comparable to gold, characterized by decentralization and a fixed supply.
The executive order mandates consolidating government-held Bitcoin within seven days of its signing, prohibits its sale, and requires implementing a Bitcoin acquisition program within 60 days. The acquisition program outlines the purchase of at least $21 billion worth of Bitcoin.
https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-on-the-list-of-us-strategic-reserves-the-bitcoin-policy-institutes-proposal-for-trump/
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Dec 17, 2024
CRYPTO - On December 16, FTX, the exchange that failed in 2022, announced that its fund distribution plan for creditors will take effect on January 3, 2025, with the first repayments expected within the following 60 days. The company plans to distribute approximately $16 billion to creditors.
The initial distribution will involve users with claims of $50,000 or less, representing about 90% of all creditors. To receive any payment, customers must register through the FTX Customer Portal.
To manage the distribution, FTX will rely on two partners: Kraken and BitGo. Kraken already has experience in a similar role, having managed repayments for Mt. Gox creditors.
https://atlas21.com/ftx-repayment-plan-for-customers-kicks-off-via-kraken-and-bitgo/
The initial distribution will involve users with claims of $50,000 or less, representing about 90% of all creditors. To receive any payment, customers must register through the FTX Customer Portal.
To manage the distribution, FTX will rely on two partners: Kraken and BitGo. Kraken already has experience in a similar role, having managed repayments for Mt. Gox creditors.
https://atlas21.com/ftx-repayment-plan-for-customers-kicks-off-via-kraken-and-bitgo/
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Dec 13, 2024
BITCOIN - The Texas House of Representatives has introduced a bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
The initiative, announced by Republican Representative Giovanni Capriglione during an X space, would allow the state to accept taxes, fees, and donations in Bitcoin, with the obligation to hold them for at least five years.
The initial plan does not involve a direct Bitcoin purchasing strategy but focuses on collecting Bitcoin through tax payments and donations.
https://atlas21.com/texas-considers-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-through-taxes-fees-and-donations/
The initiative, announced by Republican Representative Giovanni Capriglione during an X space, would allow the state to accept taxes, fees, and donations in Bitcoin, with the obligation to hold them for at least five years.
The initial plan does not involve a direct Bitcoin purchasing strategy but focuses on collecting Bitcoin through tax payments and donations.
https://atlas21.com/texas-considers-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-through-taxes-fees-and-donations/
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Dec 12, 2024
BITCOIN - On December 11, the Vancouver City Council approved a motion that could position the Canadian city as one of the first urban centers to embrace Bitcoin. The initiative, strongly supported by Mayor Ken Sim, aims to explore various possibilities for integrating cryptocurrency into municipal operations.
The motion, titled “Preserving the City’s Purchasing Power through Financial Reserve Diversification,” paves the way for multiple scenarios: from accepting cryptocurrency as a method of payment for taxes and municipal services to potentially converting part of the city’s reserves into Bitcoin.
The city will conduct a detailed study to assess the risks, benefits, and practical considerations of Bitcoin adoption, with a report due by the end of Q1 2025.
https://atlas21.com/vancouver-motion-approved-to-study-bitcoin-integration-in-municipal-management/
The motion, titled “Preserving the City’s Purchasing Power through Financial Reserve Diversification,” paves the way for multiple scenarios: from accepting cryptocurrency as a method of payment for taxes and municipal services to potentially converting part of the city’s reserves into Bitcoin.
The city will conduct a detailed study to assess the risks, benefits, and practical considerations of Bitcoin adoption, with a report due by the end of Q1 2025.
https://atlas21.com/vancouver-motion-approved-to-study-bitcoin-integration-in-municipal-management/
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Dec 10, 2024
FEATURE - Covenants debate: where do we stand?
The main focus of the discussion on Bitcoin’s next upgrade: what are the most relevant covenant proposals? What are the community’s positions?
The in-depth analysis by Atlas21:
https://atlas21.com/covenants-debate-where-do-we-stand/
The main focus of the discussion on Bitcoin’s next upgrade: what are the most relevant covenant proposals? What are the community’s positions?
The in-depth analysis by Atlas21:
https://atlas21.com/covenants-debate-where-do-we-stand/
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Dec 9, 2024
BITCOIN - Florida has announced a plan to invest $1.85 billion of its pension fund into Bitcoin. The decision, involving the fourth-largest pension fund in the United States (valued at $185.7 billion), highlights the growing interest among institutions in adopting Bitcoin.
The initiative, strongly supported by the Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA), calls for allocating 1% of the pension fund to Bitcoin, aiming to diversify the portfolio and ensure strategic exposure to the digital asset market.
Samuel Armes, president of the FBBA, emphasized that this move could serve as a model for other U.S. states.
https://atlas21.com/florida-bets-on-bitcoin-1-85-billion-investment-plan-from-the-state-pension-fund/
The initiative, strongly supported by the Florida Blockchain Business Association (FBBA), calls for allocating 1% of the pension fund to Bitcoin, aiming to diversify the portfolio and ensure strategic exposure to the digital asset market.
Samuel Armes, president of the FBBA, emphasized that this move could serve as a model for other U.S. states.
https://atlas21.com/florida-bets-on-bitcoin-1-85-billion-investment-plan-from-the-state-pension-fund/
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Dec 6, 2024
CRYPTO - Trump appoints former PayPal COO David Sacks as crypto advisor to the White House
President-elect Donald Trump has named David O. Sacks as the new “AI and Crypto Czar” for the White House. The announcement was made on December 5 via a post on Truth Social.
Sacks, known as the founder of Yammer and former COO of PayPal, will take on a pivotal role in the Trump administration, leading policies on artificial intelligence and digital assets—two areas considered critical for the future of American competitiveness.
One of Sacks’ primary responsibilities will be to develop a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector, addressing industry demands for greater legal clarity. Additionally, he will chair the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Trump emphasized that Sacks’ role will also involve protecting online free speech and combating what he referred to
President-elect Donald Trump has named David O. Sacks as the new “AI and Crypto Czar” for the White House. The announcement was made on December 5 via a post on Truth Social.
Sacks, known as the founder of Yammer and former COO of PayPal, will take on a pivotal role in the Trump administration, leading policies on artificial intelligence and digital assets—two areas considered critical for the future of American competitiveness.
One of Sacks’ primary responsibilities will be to develop a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency sector, addressing industry demands for greater legal clarity. Additionally, he will chair the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Trump emphasized that Sacks’ role will also involve protecting online free speech and combating what he referred to
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Dec 5, 2024
Gold Standard: over.
Dollar Standard: declining phase
Bitcoin Standard: emerging phase.
Bitcoin will be the next global monetary standard. Let's start denominating things accordingly.
It is not 1 BTC = 100,000 USD.
IT IS 1 USD = 1,000 SATS
The ultimate goal is not Store of Value;
The ultimate goal is not Medium of Exchange;
The ultimate goal is Unit of Fucking Account.
Dollar Standard: declining phase
Bitcoin Standard: emerging phase.
Bitcoin will be the next global monetary standard. Let's start denominating things accordingly.
It is not 1 BTC = 100,000 USD.
IT IS 1 USD = 1,000 SATS
The ultimate goal is not Store of Value;
The ultimate goal is not Medium of Exchange;
The ultimate goal is Unit of Fucking Account.
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Dec 5, 2024
BITCOIN - Bitcoin reaches $100,000: the most catastrophic predictions made over the years
Almost 16 years after its inception, #Bitcoin has reached and exceeded the historic milestone of $100,000.
The path, however, has not been without oscillations: the climb to $100,000 has been turbulent, with years of strong growth and periods of significant price corrections. Beyond the Bitcoin community that has grown over the years, accompanying the growth and spread of the technology, there have been no shortage of detractors, catastrophists, and opponents.
https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-reaches-100000-the-most-catastrophic-predictions-made-over-the-years/
Almost 16 years after its inception, #Bitcoin has reached and exceeded the historic milestone of $100,000.
The path, however, has not been without oscillations: the climb to $100,000 has been turbulent, with years of strong growth and periods of significant price corrections. Beyond the Bitcoin community that has grown over the years, accompanying the growth and spread of the technology, there have been no shortage of detractors, catastrophists, and opponents.
https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-reaches-100000-the-most-catastrophic-predictions-made-over-the-years/
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Dec 5, 2024
Bitcoin is closer to 200k than zero.
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Dec 5, 2024
Happy 100k everyone 🧡
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Dec 4, 2024
MINING - Marathon acquires a wind farm in Texas: mining increasingly focused on renewables
Marathon Digital has announced the acquisition of a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, aiming to increase the sustainability of its mining operations. The facility, with an interconnection capacity of 240 megawatts and a nominal wind capacity of 114 MW, will utilize second-hand ASICs that would otherwise have been decommissioned or sold on the secondary market.
The project, expected to be completed by Q1 2025, will allow Marathon to operate with zero marginal energy costs by directly using the wind power generated on-site.
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, highlighted this initiative as a virtuous example of collaboration between the energy sector and the mining industry:
“By repurposing machines and powering them with 100% renewable, zero-marginal cost energy, we’re leveraging renewable resources that would otherwise have been wasted,
Marathon Digital has announced the acquisition of a wind farm in Hansford County, Texas, aiming to increase the sustainability of its mining operations. The facility, with an interconnection capacity of 240 megawatts and a nominal wind capacity of 114 MW, will utilize second-hand ASICs that would otherwise have been decommissioned or sold on the secondary market.
The project, expected to be completed by Q1 2025, will allow Marathon to operate with zero marginal energy costs by directly using the wind power generated on-site.
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, highlighted this initiative as a virtuous example of collaboration between the energy sector and the mining industry:
“By repurposing machines and powering them with 100% renewable, zero-marginal cost energy, we’re leveraging renewable resources that would otherwise have been wasted,
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Dec 2, 2024
This is good news
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Dec 2, 2024
CRYPTO - CBDC: central banks show declining interest in digital currencies
A recent survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) reveals that central banks are losing interest in CBDCs despite ongoing research efforts.
The annual Future of Payments report highlights a sharp decline in support for CBDCs as a solution for cross-border payments: only 13% of respondents in 2024 see them as a viable option, compared to 31% in 2023.
Preference is shifting towards interconnected instant payment systems, such as the U.S. FedNow service, which is backed by 47% of central bankers. Stablecoins, meanwhile, received no votes for the second consecutive year.
This cooling interest coincides with the withdrawal of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) from the mBridge Project, a multi-CBDC initiative led by China. Although the BIS denies political motives, the move underscores the geopolitical tensions surrounding
A recent survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) reveals that central banks are losing interest in CBDCs despite ongoing research efforts.
The annual Future of Payments report highlights a sharp decline in support for CBDCs as a solution for cross-border payments: only 13% of respondents in 2024 see them as a viable option, compared to 31% in 2023.
Preference is shifting towards interconnected instant payment systems, such as the U.S. FedNow service, which is backed by 47% of central bankers. Stablecoins, meanwhile, received no votes for the second consecutive year.
This cooling interest coincides with the withdrawal of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) from the mBridge Project, a multi-CBDC initiative led by China. Although the BIS denies political motives, the move underscores the geopolitical tensions surrounding
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Dec 2, 2024
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Dec 2, 2024
BITCOIN - Bitcoin in Africa: Jack Dorsey supports development with investment in Recursive Capital
On November 29, Recursive Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in #Bitcoin investments across the African continent, announced the completion of its first capital-raising round (Fund I).
Among the main backers are Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Peter L. Briger Jr., former Goldman Sachs partner and chairman of Fortress Investment Group, and Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow.
The fund, led by Nigerian CEO Abubakar Nur Khalil, will focus on three strategic areas: companies developing commercial products such as wallets or exchanges, mining operations with a focus on renewable energy, and innovative technologies like the Lightning Network. Investments, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per portfolio company, aim to build a robust Bitcoin ecosystem in Africa.
Nur Khalil, who also serves as interim CEO of ₿Trust, a
On November 29, Recursive Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in #Bitcoin investments across the African continent, announced the completion of its first capital-raising round (Fund I).
Among the main backers are Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Peter L. Briger Jr., former Goldman Sachs partner and chairman of Fortress Investment Group, and Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow.
The fund, led by Nigerian CEO Abubakar Nur Khalil, will focus on three strategic areas: companies developing commercial products such as wallets or exchanges, mining operations with a focus on renewable energy, and innovative technologies like the Lightning Network. Investments, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 per portfolio company, aim to build a robust Bitcoin ecosystem in Africa.
Nur Khalil, who also serves as interim CEO of ₿Trust, a
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Nov 29, 2024
BITCOIN - Canton Bern evaluates Bitcoin mining for power grid stability
The Parliament of the Canton of Bern has approved, with 85 votes in favor and 46 against, the launch of an in-depth study on Bitcoin mining. The initiative, led by the Bitcoin Parliamentary Group comprising 23 cross-party members, could mark a turning point despite resistance from the cantonal executive.
The study will focus on three key aspects: identifying surplus energy sources in the canton, potential collaborations with Swiss miners, and the impact of mining on power grid stability. The reference model is Texas, where integrating mining into energy policies has already shown promising results.
According to the proposal, creating a favorable environment for Bitcoin-related companies could give Bern a competitive edge over other regions aspiring to become innovation hubs for digital assets:
“Bitcoin mining companies bring investments, create jobs and help
The Parliament of the Canton of Bern has approved, with 85 votes in favor and 46 against, the launch of an in-depth study on Bitcoin mining. The initiative, led by the Bitcoin Parliamentary Group comprising 23 cross-party members, could mark a turning point despite resistance from the cantonal executive.
The study will focus on three key aspects: identifying surplus energy sources in the canton, potential collaborations with Swiss miners, and the impact of mining on power grid stability. The reference model is Texas, where integrating mining into energy policies has already shown promising results.
According to the proposal, creating a favorable environment for Bitcoin-related companies could give Bern a competitive edge over other regions aspiring to become innovation hubs for digital assets:
“Bitcoin mining companies bring investments, create jobs and help
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Nov 28, 2024
BITCOIN - Ocean supports Samourai Wallet's legal defense despite past tensions
On November 27, @ocean_mining announced its support for the legal defense of Samourai Wallet‘s co-founders, who are currently facing federal charges. This gesture comes after moments of tension between the two teams, including accusations of transaction censorship directed at the mining pool.
Ocean has implemented a system allowing miners to contribute directly to the legal defense of Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, developers of Samourai Wallet accused of conspiracy to launder money and operating an unauthorized money transfer service. Miners can now direct their hash power to a dedicated address, ensuring that all fees generated are donated to the legal defense fund.
https://x.com/ocean_mining/s/ocean_mining/status/1861899102482813133
This development is particularly significant given that in December 2023, Samourai Wallet publicly accused Ocean of censoring their CoinJoin and BIP47 transactions. The controversy, centered on technical
On November 27, @ocean_mining announced its support for the legal defense of Samourai Wallet‘s co-founders, who are currently facing federal charges. This gesture comes after moments of tension between the two teams, including accusations of transaction censorship directed at the mining pool.
Ocean has implemented a system allowing miners to contribute directly to the legal defense of Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, developers of Samourai Wallet accused of conspiracy to launder money and operating an unauthorized money transfer service. Miners can now direct their hash power to a dedicated address, ensuring that all fees generated are donated to the legal defense fund.
https://x.com/ocean_mining/s/ocean_mining/status/1861899102482813133
This development is particularly significant given that in December 2023, Samourai Wallet publicly accused Ocean of censoring their CoinJoin and BIP47 transactions. The controversy, centered on technical
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Nov 27, 2024
CRYPTO - Trump aims to assign crypto oversight to the CFTC
In an effort to reshape the U.S. regulatory landscape for digital assets, Donald Trump‘s team is exploring a reform that could shift crypto oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the CFTC.
According to a report by Fox Business, the Trump administration plans to assign the CFTC a central role in regulating spot markets for digital assets classified as commodities and in overseeing exchange activities. This move would significantly reduce the SEC’s regulatory power.
Trump’s team argues that the SEC’s enforcement actions have hindered innovation in the U.S. digital asset space, advocating for a lighter regulatory approach to foster growth in the industry. For the crypto sector, this shift is seen as favorable since the CFTC is historically perceived as a less stringent regulator.
Chris Giancarlo, a former CFTC
In an effort to reshape the U.S. regulatory landscape for digital assets, Donald Trump‘s team is exploring a reform that could shift crypto oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the CFTC.
According to a report by Fox Business, the Trump administration plans to assign the CFTC a central role in regulating spot markets for digital assets classified as commodities and in overseeing exchange activities. This move would significantly reduce the SEC’s regulatory power.
Trump’s team argues that the SEC’s enforcement actions have hindered innovation in the U.S. digital asset space, advocating for a lighter regulatory approach to foster growth in the industry. For the crypto sector, this shift is seen as favorable since the CFTC is historically perceived as a less stringent regulator.
Chris Giancarlo, a former CFTC
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Nov 27, 2024
Bitcoin has no intrinsic value, experts are right. Too bad they forget how the financial system has proven time and again that intrinsic value provides no guarantee: rules of the game changing from month to month, privileges rewarding a few, debt choking families.
While central banks and governments play rewrite the rules to their advantage, Bitcoin remains firm: transparent, unchanging, accessible to all.
Experts tell us there is no value in any of this. Perhaps they are right, or perhaps their decline is already confirmation of what they fear most: Bitcoin's success.
The analysis in the new Bitcoin Train article.
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While central banks and governments play rewrite the rules to their advantage, Bitcoin remains firm: transparent, unchanging, accessible to all.
Experts tell us there is no value in any of this. Perhaps they are right, or perhaps their decline is already confirmation of what they fear most: Bitcoin's success.
The analysis in the new Bitcoin Train article.
Nov 27, 2024 • 5 min read
Bitcoin has no intrinsic value
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Nov 27, 2024
BITCOIN - Brazil: proposed Bitcoin strategic reserve to counter economic instability
On November 25, a bill was introduced in Brazil proposing the creation of the “Reserva Estratégica Soberana de Bitcoins” (RESBit), a national strategic reserve in bitcoin.
The proposal, presented by Deputy Eros Biondini, outlines the allocation of up to 5% of Brazil’s international reserves, currently estimated at around $372 billion, into bitcoin. The potential investment could reach $18.6 billion. The goal is to increase the country’s economic resilience in the face of currency fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties.
The bill is part of an increasingly global context that is open to Bitcoin. Biondini cited examples such as Bitcoin’s adoption as legal tender in El Salvador and the approval of spot ETFs in the United States.
Several analysts have emphasized the significance of this move, describing it as part of a “national race”
On November 25, a bill was introduced in Brazil proposing the creation of the “Reserva Estratégica Soberana de Bitcoins” (RESBit), a national strategic reserve in bitcoin.
The proposal, presented by Deputy Eros Biondini, outlines the allocation of up to 5% of Brazil’s international reserves, currently estimated at around $372 billion, into bitcoin. The potential investment could reach $18.6 billion. The goal is to increase the country’s economic resilience in the face of currency fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties.
The bill is part of an increasingly global context that is open to Bitcoin. Biondini cited examples such as Bitcoin’s adoption as legal tender in El Salvador and the approval of spot ETFs in the United States.
Several analysts have emphasized the significance of this move, describing it as part of a “national race”
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Nov 27, 2024
CRYPTO - US Court declares sanctions against Tornado Cash illegal
On November 26, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court issued a ruling against the authority of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, declaring the sanctions against the Tornado Cash mixer illegal.
The decision marks a turning point in the legal definition of smart contracts. A panel of three judges determined that Tornado Cash’s smart contracts cannot be classified as property and are therefore not subject to sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The judges dismantled the Treasury’s accusations, asserting that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) exceeded its regulatory powers. Since Tornado Cash’s smart contracts are autonomous and lack ownership, they fall outside OFAC’s jurisdiction. This ruling overturns a previous court decision.
Bill Hughes, an attorney with Consensys, commented that smart contracts are merely “lines of code,” more akin
On November 26, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court issued a ruling against the authority of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, declaring the sanctions against the Tornado Cash mixer illegal.
The decision marks a turning point in the legal definition of smart contracts. A panel of three judges determined that Tornado Cash’s smart contracts cannot be classified as property and are therefore not subject to sanctions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The judges dismantled the Treasury’s accusations, asserting that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) exceeded its regulatory powers. Since Tornado Cash’s smart contracts are autonomous and lack ownership, they fall outside OFAC’s jurisdiction. This ruling overturns a previous court decision.
Bill Hughes, an attorney with Consensys, commented that smart contracts are merely “lines of code,” more akin
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Nov 26, 2024
BITCOIN - Rumble invests in Bitcoin: up to $20 million to diversify treasury
Rumble, the video platform with around 67 million monthly users, is preparing to enter in #Bitcoin The board of directors has approved a strategy to allocate a portion of its cash reserves into Bitcoin, with a maximum investment of $20 million.
The initiative, announced by CEO @chrispavlovski through a poll on X that received 93.9% support, represents a strategic move to diversify the company’s financial resources.
Pavlovski explained the decision by highlighting the advantages of Bitcoin as an inflation hedge:
“Unlike any government-issued currency, Bitcoin is not subject to dilution through endless money-printing, enabling it to be a valuable inflation hedge and an excellent addition to our treasury.”
Following the announcement, Rumble’s stock rose by 12.63% during the trading session.
The company clarified that the
Rumble, the video platform with around 67 million monthly users, is preparing to enter in #Bitcoin The board of directors has approved a strategy to allocate a portion of its cash reserves into Bitcoin, with a maximum investment of $20 million.
The initiative, announced by CEO @chrispavlovski through a poll on X that received 93.9% support, represents a strategic move to diversify the company’s financial resources.
Pavlovski explained the decision by highlighting the advantages of Bitcoin as an inflation hedge:
“Unlike any government-issued currency, Bitcoin is not subject to dilution through endless money-printing, enabling it to be a valuable inflation hedge and an excellent addition to our treasury.”
Following the announcement, Rumble’s stock rose by 12.63% during the trading session.
The company clarified that the
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Nov 26, 2024
BITCOIN - Bitmain: U.S. Customs halts Antminer ASIC imports
According to a report by Blockspace, U.S. Customs has been holding Bitmain Antminer S21 and T21 mining devices for nearly two months, raising questions about the technological supply chain between the U.S. and China. The situation, still unclear, reportedly involves seven American mining companies affected by this administrative hold.
The measure, requested by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is causing significant financial losses to businesses: some companies are already incurring over $200,000 in daily storage fees for 200 machines. The holds do not appear to affect other manufacturers such as MicroBT or Canaan but specifically target Bitmain, the global leader in Bitcoin mining hardware production.
Speculation suggests a possible connection to investigations into Xiamen Sophgo, a chip manufacturer under scrutiny for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions. Sophgo, founded in 2019 by Micree Zhan – CEO
According to a report by Blockspace, U.S. Customs has been holding Bitmain Antminer S21 and T21 mining devices for nearly two months, raising questions about the technological supply chain between the U.S. and China. The situation, still unclear, reportedly involves seven American mining companies affected by this administrative hold.
The measure, requested by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is causing significant financial losses to businesses: some companies are already incurring over $200,000 in daily storage fees for 200 machines. The holds do not appear to affect other manufacturers such as MicroBT or Canaan but specifically target Bitmain, the global leader in Bitcoin mining hardware production.
Speculation suggests a possible connection to investigations into Xiamen Sophgo, a chip manufacturer under scrutiny for alleged violations of U.S. sanctions. Sophgo, founded in 2019 by Micree Zhan – CEO
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Nov 25, 2024
CRYPTO - Cantor Fitzgerald acquires 5% stake in Tether: a $600 million investment
According to the Wall Street Journal, financial services giant Cantor Fitzgerald has finalized an agreement to acquire a 5% stake in Tether. The transaction, valued at $600 million, takes on particular significance in light of recent U.S. political developments.
The news comes just five days after Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was named Secretary of Commerce by President-elect Donald Trump. Sources cited by the Wall Street Journal suggest that this move could provide Tether with substantial political support in the incoming U.S. administration.
Giancarlo Devasini, Tether’s primary shareholder, reportedly commented:
“Lutnick will use his political clout to try to defuse threats facing Tether.”
Lutnick is already actively working with Trump as a transition advisor, assisting in the selection of candidates for key government positions.
According to the Wall Street Journal, financial services giant Cantor Fitzgerald has finalized an agreement to acquire a 5% stake in Tether. The transaction, valued at $600 million, takes on particular significance in light of recent U.S. political developments.
The news comes just five days after Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, was named Secretary of Commerce by President-elect Donald Trump. Sources cited by the Wall Street Journal suggest that this move could provide Tether with substantial political support in the incoming U.S. administration.
Giancarlo Devasini, Tether’s primary shareholder, reportedly commented:
“Lutnick will use his political clout to try to defuse threats facing Tether.”
Lutnick is already actively working with Trump as a transition advisor, assisting in the selection of candidates for key government positions.
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Nov 25, 2024
MINING - Texas imposes new rules on miners: registration and energy monitoring required
On November 21, the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) approved new regulations requiring all Bitcoin miners operating on the ERCOT (Energy Reliability Council of Texas) grid to register and provide detailed information about their activities.
The new rules mandate that mining facilities must report essential data to state authorities, such as the location of their operations, ownership details, and energy requirements. Operators will have only one business day from the time of connection to the ERCOT grid to complete their registration, which must be renewed annually by March 1.
In addition to registration, miners will be required to submit regular reports on their operations. These reports must include data on the volume of bitcoins mined, energy consumption, and other operational details.
According to PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson, the new
On November 21, the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) approved new regulations requiring all Bitcoin miners operating on the ERCOT (Energy Reliability Council of Texas) grid to register and provide detailed information about their activities.
The new rules mandate that mining facilities must report essential data to state authorities, such as the location of their operations, ownership details, and energy requirements. Operators will have only one business day from the time of connection to the ERCOT grid to complete their registration, which must be renewed annually by March 1.
In addition to registration, miners will be required to submit regular reports on their operations. These reports must include data on the volume of bitcoins mined, energy consumption, and other operational details.
According to PUCT Chairman Thomas Gleeson, the new
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Nov 24, 2024
Grazie a @Federico Rivi, a tutti i partecipanti @rikki🏴☠️ @giacomozucco
Finalmente Bitcoin è andato in TV!
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:@melaviola e tanti altri grandi!Finalmente Bitcoin è andato in TV!
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Nov 12, 2024
There's no such thing as a Bitcoin President.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 2 min read
The Result of Bitcoin's Politicization
Federico Rivi
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Nov 7, 2024
Bitcoin goes mainstream 🧡
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Nov 7, 2024
Two weeks ago, we proudly sponsored and joined the recording of Italy's first TV show on Bitcoin called 'Esploriamo Bitcoin', airing tonight on italian television! 🇮🇹
With two of our teammates and partners featured, it’s an honor to bring Bitcoin to the mainstream! Info in comments.
Thank you @Federico Rivi for hosting us and Gruppo Mediapason for the welcome and professionalism you gave us! 🚀
With two of our teammates and partners featured, it’s an honor to bring Bitcoin to the mainstream! Info in comments.
Thank you @Federico Rivi for hosting us and Gruppo Mediapason for the welcome and professionalism you gave us! 🚀
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npub1sej07
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Nov 5, 2024
Ragazzi la #MondayLive è di tendenza 😱 Ecco a voi il nuovo logo della nostra Live Massimalista del Lunedi con @Federico Rivi ! #Bitcoin
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npub1z8zrc
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Nov 5, 2024
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Federico Rivi
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Nov 2, 2024
Double Attack on [#Bitcoin](/t/Bitcoin) from the ECB and the FED.
The synchronicity with which the ECB and the Federal Reserve attempt to discredit Bitcoin with two new papers—filled with arguments as strategic as they are fragile—is curious.
ECB: In the document titled “The Distributive Effects of Bitcoin,” Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf assert that “Bitcoin does not increase the productive potential of the economy.” They go on to claim that Bitcoin’s alleged value stems solely from “speculation,” which is bound to “benefit early entrants at the expense of newcomers.”
Basically, Bindseil and Schaaf have discovered the wonderful world of supply and demand dynamics within that mysterious entity called “the market”—perhaps too complex to grasp for those dreaming of a Soviet-style economy.
FED: The Federal Reserve of Minneapolis doubles down in their paper “Unique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits?” suggesting that if Bitcoin became
The synchronicity with which the ECB and the Federal Reserve attempt to discredit Bitcoin with two new papers—filled with arguments as strategic as they are fragile—is curious.
ECB: In the document titled “The Distributive Effects of Bitcoin,” Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf assert that “Bitcoin does not increase the productive potential of the economy.” They go on to claim that Bitcoin’s alleged value stems solely from “speculation,” which is bound to “benefit early entrants at the expense of newcomers.”
Basically, Bindseil and Schaaf have discovered the wonderful world of supply and demand dynamics within that mysterious entity called “the market”—perhaps too complex to grasp for those dreaming of a Soviet-style economy.
FED: The Federal Reserve of Minneapolis doubles down in their paper “Unique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits?” suggesting that if Bitcoin became
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 30, 2024
How to reach mass adoption
David Bailey - 10 years as head of Retail Marketing at Apple and now CMO of Azteco
- tells #BitcoinTrain why it takes changing the #Bitcoin narrative to reach the general public.
“Customers of a technology product are divided into two parts. The 'early market - about 15 percent of the total market - and the mass market, 85 percent. Between them there is the so-called 'chasm,' a chasm to overcome.”
“In Bitcoin we are almost at the end of the early adoption phase and the challenge is to cross the chasm so as not to get lost in the middle. To do that, we need to stop talking about how the technology works and start explaining to people how they can use it safely to gain real benefit from it in their daily lives.”
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqyd8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrv4exxct5wfhhvcfwd4jj7qqa2fjkzcmgd9hxwt2dv9ehxt2pv3hhqarfdahz6erxxej85ecrl3ufx
David Bailey - 10 years as head of Retail Marketing at Apple and now CMO of Azteco
- tells #BitcoinTrain why it takes changing the #Bitcoin narrative to reach the general public.
“Customers of a technology product are divided into two parts. The 'early market - about 15 percent of the total market - and the mass market, 85 percent. Between them there is the so-called 'chasm,' a chasm to overcome.”
“In Bitcoin we are almost at the end of the early adoption phase and the challenge is to cross the chasm so as not to get lost in the middle. To do that, we need to stop talking about how the technology works and start explaining to people how they can use it safely to gain real benefit from it in their daily lives.”
Oct 30, 2024 • 6 min read
Reaching Mass Adoption
Federico Rivi
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 30, 2024
How to reach mass adoption
David Bailey - 10 years as head of Retail Marketing at Apple and now CMO of Azteco
- tells #BitcoinTrain why it takes changing the #Bitcoin narrative to reach the general public.
“Customers of a technology product are divided into two parts. The 'early market - about 15 percent of the total market - and the mass market, 85 percent. Between them there is the so-called 'chasm,' a chasm to overcome.”
“In Bitcoin we are almost at the end of the early adoption phase and the challenge is to cross the chasm so as not to get lost in the middle. To do that, we need to stop talking about how the technology works and start explaining to people how they can use it safely to gain real benefit from it in their daily lives.”
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqyd8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrv4exxct5wfhhvcfwd4jj7qqa2fjkzcmgd9hxwt2dv9ehxt2pv3hhqarfdahz6erxxej85ecrl3ufx
David Bailey - 10 years as head of Retail Marketing at Apple and now CMO of Azteco
- tells #BitcoinTrain why it takes changing the #Bitcoin narrative to reach the general public.
“Customers of a technology product are divided into two parts. The 'early market - about 15 percent of the total market - and the mass market, 85 percent. Between them there is the so-called 'chasm,' a chasm to overcome.”
“In Bitcoin we are almost at the end of the early adoption phase and the challenge is to cross the chasm so as not to get lost in the middle. To do that, we need to stop talking about how the technology works and start explaining to people how they can use it safely to gain real benefit from it in their daily lives.”
Oct 30, 2024 • 6 min read
Reaching Mass Adoption
Federico Rivi
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqyd8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrv4exxct5wfhhvcfwd4jj7qqa2fjkzcmgd9hxwt2dv9ehxt2pv3hhqarfdahz6erxxej85ecrl3ufx
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 28, 2024
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npub1uh8vu
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Oct 24, 2024
Hey, this is Tadge. First post on nostr. Using "gossip" desktop client. Not sure if this works, but I like the idea :)
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 28, 2024
What a week.
📺 Bringing a #Bitcoin Talk Show to Italian TV for the first time ever
🇨🇭Showing how the media sentiment shifts on emerging technologies at Lugano PlanB Forum
🇮🇹 Moderating a debate on Bitcoin and politics between @rikki🏴☠️ and @giacomozucco at Spazio21 in Lugano
📺 Bringing a #Bitcoin Talk Show to Italian TV for the first time ever
🇨🇭Showing how the media sentiment shifts on emerging technologies at Lugano PlanB Forum
🇮🇹 Moderating a debate on Bitcoin and politics between @rikki🏴☠️ and @giacomozucco at Spazio21 in Lugano
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npub1zuuaj
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Oct 17, 2024
Agenda setting
A term I learned from @Federico Rivi
A term I learned from @Federico Rivi
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Oct 17, 2024
Good morning.
The legacy media is a monolithic propaganda machine.
Have a nice day.
The legacy media is a monolithic propaganda machine.
Have a nice day.
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 12, 2024
Money Electric is a documentary that effectively explains several aspects of Bitcoin in a way that is both compelling and easily understandable.
On the other hand, the misleading portrayal of events like the Blocksize War and the relentless search for a conspiracy to destroy Bitcoin—both tainted by the biased opinions of individuals defeated by history, like Roger Ver and Gavin Andresen—undermines the solid foundations initially laid with the description of the technology.
Lastly, such a blatant ad hominem accusation, supported by such flimsy evidence, is ridiculous. Just for the sake of creating a sensationalistic product and selling a few more subscriptions, HBO has endangered @Peter Todd : this is unacceptable.
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqyd8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnrv4exxct5wfhhvcfwd4jj7qptf35kw6r5wvkkzmny94fksctydamhxtt0vck56mmwv4uj63tvv43hgunfvvkhs6r4xd58ymv6e0m
On the other hand, the misleading portrayal of events like the Blocksize War and the relentless search for a conspiracy to destroy Bitcoin—both tainted by the biased opinions of individuals defeated by history, like Roger Ver and Gavin Andresen—undermines the solid foundations initially laid with the description of the technology.
Lastly, such a blatant ad hominem accusation, supported by such flimsy evidence, is ridiculous. Just for the sake of creating a sensationalistic product and selling a few more subscriptions, HBO has endangered @Peter Todd : this is unacceptable.
Oct 12, 2024 • 7 min read
Lights and Shadows of Money Electric
Federico Rivi
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npub1ej493
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Oct 9, 2024
Replying to @npub1az9xj
To be clear, Cullen didn't present it as a "who's Satoshi documentary", and gave us no indication he was looking for Satoshi until the very end. I interviewed with him something like 4-5 times. Only the very last time did he bring that up.
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 7, 2024
"The Silent Adoption: Part 2" is live!
Bitcoin's organic growth, driven by genuine interest and word of mouth, is both its greatest strength and biggest challenge. From grassroots communities to global crises, Bitcoin is silently revolutionizing the world, even without a marketing department.
Explore how the failures of traditional systems become Bitcoin’s unintended advertising, and why its decentralized nature fosters innovation and ideological clashes alike.
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqythwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnswf5k6ctv9ehx2ap0qqs4g6r994fkjmr9de6z6stydac8g6t0dck4qctjwsknytt88ym8xdnrcq7t7y
Bitcoin's organic growth, driven by genuine interest and word of mouth, is both its greatest strength and biggest challenge. From grassroots communities to global crises, Bitcoin is silently revolutionizing the world, even without a marketing department.
Explore how the failures of traditional systems become Bitcoin’s unintended advertising, and why its decentralized nature fosters innovation and ideological clashes alike.
Oct 7, 2024 • 4 min read
The Silent Adoption: Part 2
Federico Rivi
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Federico Rivi
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Oct 5, 2024
Should I buy it?
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 24, 2024
Three major institutional players—Switzerland’s SIX, Germany’s Commerzbank and DZ Bank, and U.S. giant BlackRock—have embraced or are considering to embrace Bitcoin, signaling a quiet but profound shift in the financial landscape.
As traditional finance integrates Bitcoin, a game theory dynamic is at play: institutions, driven by economic incentives, are compelled to participate, legitimizing the asset while eroding the foundations of the fiat system.
This 'silent adoption' strengthens Bitcoin and poses a growing threat to the traditional debt-based economy, as every move into Bitcoin weakens the demand for fiat currencies.
The details in my new article for Bitcoin Train.
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqp54rgv5k4x6tvv4h8gt2pv3hhqarfdahz66r9dfmhswqdzyzr9
As traditional finance integrates Bitcoin, a game theory dynamic is at play: institutions, driven by economic incentives, are compelled to participate, legitimizing the asset while eroding the foundations of the fiat system.
This 'silent adoption' strengthens Bitcoin and poses a growing threat to the traditional debt-based economy, as every move into Bitcoin weakens the demand for fiat currencies.
The details in my new article for Bitcoin Train.
Sep 24, 2024 • 4 min read
The Silent Adoption
Federico Rivi
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqp54rgv5k4x6tvv4h8gt2pv3hhqarfdahz66r9dfmhswqdzyzr9
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npub1z8zrc
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Sep 25, 2024
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 24, 2024
Three major institutional players—Switzerland’s SIX, Germany’s Commerzbank and DZ Bank, and U.S. giant BlackRock—have embraced or are considering to embrace Bitcoin, signaling a quiet but profound shift in the financial landscape.
As traditional finance integrates Bitcoin, a game theory dynamic is at play: institutions, driven by economic incentives, are compelled to participate, legitimizing the asset while eroding the foundations of the fiat system.
This 'silent adoption' strengthens Bitcoin and poses a growing threat to the traditional debt-based economy, as every move into Bitcoin weakens the demand for fiat currencies.
The details in my new article for Bitcoin Train.
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqp54rgv5k4x6tvv4h8gt2pv3hhqarfdahz66r9dfmhswqdzyzr9
As traditional finance integrates Bitcoin, a game theory dynamic is at play: institutions, driven by economic incentives, are compelled to participate, legitimizing the asset while eroding the foundations of the fiat system.
This 'silent adoption' strengthens Bitcoin and poses a growing threat to the traditional debt-based economy, as every move into Bitcoin weakens the demand for fiat currencies.
The details in my new article for Bitcoin Train.
Sep 24, 2024 • 4 min read
The Silent Adoption
Federico Rivi
https://highlighter.com/a/naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqx67uaxlruf7hpw4f5mtcxdyrq85fn56em4696s3p7020xa34tnwqy88wumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmv9uqp54rgv5k4x6tvv4h8gt2pv3hhqarfdahz66r9dfmhswqdzyzr9
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 19, 2024
Self Custody Maxi Bitcoin Hodlers VS Shitcoins Algo Traders.
No competition.
No competition.
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 18, 2024
Gosh now I really wanna go in Bhutan.
Federico Rivi
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Sep 18, 2024
The real Bitcoin country is the Kingdom of Bhutan. It literally has more than twice the Bitcoin holdings of El Salvador 🤣
https://atlas21.com/bhutan-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-world-by-number-of-bitcoins-thanks-to-mining/
https://atlas21.com/bhutan-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-world-by-number-of-bitcoins-thanks-to-mining/
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 18, 2024
The real Bitcoin country is the Kingdom of Bhutan. It literally has more than twice the Bitcoin holdings of El Salvador 🤣
https://atlas21.com/bhutan-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-world-by-number-of-bitcoins-thanks-to-mining/
https://atlas21.com/bhutan-is-the-fourth-country-in-the-world-by-number-of-bitcoins-thanks-to-mining/
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 18, 2024
The REAL Bitcoin Country is the Kingdom of
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Federico Rivi
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Sep 16, 2024
Will London prove to be a good first mover in Europe? In the new issue of #BitcoinTrain I analyze the pros and cons of the new bill that aims to recognize bitcoin as private property.
Enjoy ⚡️
Enjoy ⚡️
Sep 16, 2024 • 4 min read
Bitcoin Property Rights: UK's First Steps
Federico Rivi
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