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US government has now lost $21 billion selling seized Bitcoin we once fought to freeze
Bitcoiners once wanted to freeze gov coins, now they cheer hoarding seized assets.
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Liam 'Akiba' Wright 4 min read 
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TradFi giant and FTSE-listed IG launches retail crypto trading in UK with Uphold tomorrow
Partnership with Uphold positions IG as first London-listed broker offering spot tokens to retail investors in new market-shaping move.
Technology
Elon Musk launches XChat with ‘Bitcoin-style encryption’ amid crypto debate
XChat's encrypted messaging under the spotlight as crypto experts question Elon Musk's 'Bitcoin-style' approach.
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People
Silk Road founder receives $31.4M BTC donation after bagging $1.8M in auction
In addition to donation from multiple supporters, Ross Ulbricht also has access to millions of dollars worth of BTC that were not seized.
Mining
IMF asks for urgent clarification from Pakistan over 2,000MW power allocation to Bitcoin mining
The IMF is concerned about the impact of Pakistan powering Bitcoin mines and AI data centres amid electricity shortages.
Trading
Hyperliquid Bitcoin whale loses $100 million as BTC price falls below $105K
Hyperliquid Bitcoin whale James Wynn lost $100 million as the BTC price dropped, highlighting the risks of high-leverage crypto trading.
Adoption
Meta shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury bid in landslide vote
With fewer than 0.1% of votes cast in favor, the initiative to use part of the $72 billion Meta holds in cash fell short of passage.
Adoption
Brazilian Méliuz announces $26M share sale to grow Bitcoin treasury, shares drop 7%
The move is part of a plan announced in March to convert 10% of its gross cash reserves into a Bitcoin treasury.
Politics
Czech Justice Minister resigns after selling $45M Bitcoin gift from convict
Pavel Blažek sold roughly 480 BTC received from Tomáš Jiřikovský, who was arrested in 2016 for running an illicit online marketplace for drugs and medicines.
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Adoption
Trump Media aims for top Bitcoin holder status after closing $2.44 billion investment
Lending
Liquidium debuts cross-chain lending to unlock over $4 billion idle Bitcoin in DeFi
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