Adoption
Bitcoin hits NYE 2000 on internet adoption timeline, but Snapchat has more users
Crypto ≠ mainstream (Yet): Why the $100K hype masks a massive adoption gap.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 6 min read
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Macro
Ethereum outperforms with $321 million inflow as Bitcoin, XRP sees combined outflow of over $36 million
Investor sentiment tilts towards Ethereum as Bitcoin, XRP experience $36 million outflow.
Culture
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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Adoption
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.
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.
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Adoption
Brazilian Méliuz announces $26M share sale to grow Bitcoin treasury, shares drop 7%
Politics
Czech Justice Minister resigns after selling $45M Bitcoin gift from convict
Adoption
Trump Media aims for top Bitcoin holder status after closing $2.44 billion investment
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