Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover MSCI's new index rules that could exclude Strategy, Microsoft's canceled AI data center deal with Bitcoin mining spinoff Nscale, and World's new identity verification tools for banks. I also look at a BIS study on stablecoin adoption, a scammer who lost nearly $5 million in Bitcoin to Ledger wallet thieves, Strategy's latest Bitcoin purchases and STRC buybacks, Strive's growing Bitcoin treasury, and a Dutch server seizure raising questions about privacy and government power.


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MSCI Rules Could Exclude Strategy From IndexesMicrosoft Drops Nscale AI Deal Over...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover Richard Heart's reported detention in Turkey, UK tax rules raising serious Bitcoin privacy concerns, Russia authorizing Sberbank to exchange cryptocurrencies, and Ledger's new $849 Atom security device.
I also look at Patrick Witt leaving the White House Crypto Council, Bitcoin falling alongside Asian stock markets, AI-built Microsoft Office alternatives, and scientists calling for tighter restrictions on powerful AI models.


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Richard Heart Reportedly Detained in TurkeyUK Tax Rules and Bitcoin PrivacyRussia Authorizes Sberbank Crypto TradingLedger Atom and Wallet SecurityPatrick Witt Leaves White House Crypto CouncilBitcoin...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Ledger's reseller sales pause amid a hardware wallet tampering investigation, Trezor's response, and hotter-than-expected September inflation that sent the bitcoin price lower. I also get into Richard Heart's reported detention, BNY and Citadel Securities' tokenized Treasury transaction, questions about Strategy's preferred stock financing, and Bitcoin adoption among Colorado merchants.


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Ledger Halts Asian Reseller Sales Amid Wallet Tampering InvestigationTrezor Tightens Hardware Wallet DistributionHEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Detained in IstanbulSeptember CPI Hits 3.7%, Sending Bitcoin LowerBNY and Citadel Complete Tokenized Treasury RepoK33 Questions Strategy's Preferred Stock...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Ledger's confirmation of an unauthorized hardware wallet implant, potential crypto losses exceeding $86 million, and the renewed debate over Bitcoin ETFs versus self-custody. I also look at global warnings about stablecoin risks, new CFTC rules for prediction markets, South Korea's first traditional bank loans backed by Bitcoin, and a $37.5 million funding round for Bitcoin life insurer Meanwhile. Plus, an XRP Ledger vulnerability that could have created trillions of tokens. Today's stories bring together Bitcoin security, bitcoin regulation, and the growing role of Bitcoin in traditional financial services.
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Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover AI coding agents driving new Bitcoin payment integrations, growing concerns about AI threats to Bitcoin's cryptography, and WhiteBIT adding Lightning Network support. I also look at Bitcoin's rebound toward $82,000 following Trump's Iran comments, Bitwise's failed Dogecoin ETF, new EU scrutiny of tokenized collateral, and the NFL's legal fight with Kalshi over prediction markets.

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AI Agents Drive Bitcoin AdoptionBitcoin Cryptography and AI Security RisksWhiteBIT Adds Lightning Network SupportBitcoin Rebounds Toward $82,000Bitwise Dogecoin ETF Shuts DownESMA Reviews Tokenized Collateral RisksNFL Challenges Kalshi Prediction MarketsCircle P Sponsor:
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Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the U.S. government's $770 million Bitcoin transfer to Coinbase Prime, the CFTC's push for new crypto exchange rules, and EU lawmakers targeting crypto-related corruption. I also look at Securitize bringing tokenized stocks to Solana, warnings about potential AI threats to Bitcoin wallet security, and a suspected AI-assisted hack affecting hundreds of thousands of church members in South Korea.


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U.S. Moves $770 Million in Seized BitcoinCFTC Pushes Rules to Prevent Another FTXEU Targets Crypto-Related CorruptionSecuritize Launches Tokenized U.S. StocksBitcoin Wallets Face Potential AI ThreatsAI...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover Robinhood adding $25 million in Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, U.S. government wallets moving more than $100 million in BTC and BNB with no confirmed sale, prosecutors citing the Bitcoin Fog ruling in Roman Storm’s venue challenge, and Europol warning about quantum risks to crypto wallets. I also get into World Liberty Financial’s USD1 payments plans and a Bitcoin extortion case that ended with a 32-month prison sentence.


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Robinhood adds $25M in BitcoinU.S. government moves seized BTCRoman Storm venue fight continuesEuropol flag...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover FinCEN withdrawing its crypto mixing rule and self-hosted wallet proposal, a congressional bill targeting candidates who trade prediction markets on their own elections, and a 4chan Bitcoin cycle prediction calling October 5 the bottom. I also get into Bitcoin merchant adoption in Indiana, India’s removal of Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat, and a Claude privacy case involving human review and law enforcement.

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Candidates Betting Their Own ElectionsFinCEN Drops Crypto Mixing Rule4chan Calls Bitcoin BottomBitchat Removed in India200 Indiana Bitcoin MerchantsClaude Diary Triggers Police Report
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Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover the IMF praising El Salvador’s economic progress while pushing for less state involvement in Bitcoin, Stripe’s plan to expand stablecoin cards to more than 100 countries, Metaplanet’s 10,000 BTC sale and 11,000 BTC repurchase, and Strategy adding another 334 BTC. I also get into Chainalysis using AI to trace the $387 million Bitget hack to North Korea-linked actors and the economic stakes if the AI investment boom slows.


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IMF Pressures El Salvador’s Bitcoin StrategyStripe Expands Stablecoin Cards GloballyMetaplanet Sells 10,000 BTC, Buys 11,000Strategy Adds 334 BTC, Hits 848...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover Block’s campaign to get more people spending bitcoin, another Trump memecoin dinner for top holders, BitGo CEO Mike Belshe’s warning about market structure after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, a weak September jobs report, Peter Todd joining MARA Foundation to lead Slipstream, the SEC’s proposed crypto custody rules, Sen. Steve Daines’ ADAPT Act tax proposal, and Saifedean Ammous on the challenge smaller bitcoin treasury companies face competing with Strategy. There’s also economic news on jobs, interest rates, and the market reaction as bitcoin trades near $87,000.

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Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover TD Cowen’s view that Bitcoin is evolving into financial infrastructure, Bitcoin’s 40% quarterly gain, softer PCE inflation and changing Fed rate expectations, plus the latest bitcoin regulation stories in the U.S. and Europe. I also get into a live USDC settlement pilot between Lloyds and Visa, MetaMask’s validator exits following a security incident, and Bitwise’s take on regulatory changes after the CLARITY Act failed to advance.


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TD Cowen: Bitcoin Financial InfrastructureIllinois Crypto Tax DelayedBitcoin Posts 40% Quarterly GainPCE Cools Fed Hike BetsLloy...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the fallout from Bitget’s $388 million hack, thousands of bitcoin leaving the exchange after withdrawals reopened, a Senate Democratic staff report targeting Tether over Iran-linked USDT activity, Morgan Stanley’s new digital asset lab, and HANetf’s euro-hedged Bitcoin product. I also get into McDonald’s AI-powered pricing system and OpenAI’s latest push toward always-on AI agents.


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Senate report targets Tether over Iran-linked USDT activityBitget customers withdraw more than 4,000 BTC after withdrawals restartSlowMist traces the Bitget attack to a zero-day exploitMorgan Stanley launches a digital...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover a growing Bitcoin merchant network in Missouri, Kazakhstan’s plan to turn flared gas into energy for digital asset mining, Greece’s first MiCA entrants, and Belarus approving its first crypto banks. I also look at the ECB exploring AI-agent payments for a digital euro and the growing security problem around autonomous AI agents.


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Missouri Bitcoin Merchant NetworkGreece Adds First MiCA FirmsKazakhstan Targets Flared Gas MiningECB Eyes AI Agent PaymentsBelarus Approves Crypto BanksOpenAI Agents Hit Government SitesNvidia Builds AI Agent SafeguardsCircle P:
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Bitcoin news and bitcoin analysis update. Today I cover the push to make Bitcoin quantum-resistant, AI agents cutting the estimated cost of quantum-safe transactions, California’s new memecoin restrictions for politicians, Strategy adding another 1,665 bitcoin, Michael Saylor’s proposed bill of digital rights, and a $2.4 billion week for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin technology, regulation, institutional buying, and ETF flows are all in the mix.

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California Restricts Politician MemecoinsBitcoin’s Quantum Security ProblemAI Cuts Quantum-Safe CostsStrategy Buys 1,665 BitcoinSaylor’s Digital Rights ProposalBitcoin ETFs Pull $2.4 BillionToday’s Articles covering bitcoin news, bitcoin technology, regulation...

Bitcoin news and macro news update. Today I cover bitcoin price pressure as Treasury yields climb, the suspected $352 million Bitget hack, new IRS crypto reporting headaches, ARK’s move to tokenize venture fund exposure, and a growing list of AI security and privacy concerns. We also look at bitcoin markets, financial news, crypto tax reporting, blockchain analytics, and where AI agents are starting to collide with the real world.

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Bitcoin Price Meets 5% YieldsBitget Hit by $352M BreachIRS Crypto Reporting HeadachesARK Tokenizes Venture Fund ExposureOpenAI Agent Breaches Government PortalElliptic Brings AI to Wallet TracingMeta Puts AI...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover BitMEX ending trading after more than 11 years, cross-border stablecoin flows climbing 77.5% to $220.3 billion, Russia’s digital ruble rollout, and Canada’s largest banks exploring tokenized deposits.
I also get into the CFTC’s push toward mass tokenization and 24/7 markets, Binance taking a $100 million stake in Circle, BlackRock’s case for AI agents using stablecoins, and the latest OpenAI and Anthropic model releases.

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BitMEX ends trading after 11 yearsStablecoin cross-border flows jump 78%Russia rolls out digital rubleCanadian banks explore tokenized depositsCFTC prepares for mass tokenizationBinance takes $1...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover white hats moving 52.37 BTC tied to the Coldcard exploit into a recovery trust, Binance facing a reported U.S. federal probe over Iran sanctions compliance, new EU stablecoin liquidity proposals, and Strive adding another 1,355 bitcoin. I also get into unusual repetitive trading on Kalshi’s bitcoin and ether markets, Bitcoin culture at Shortwave Coffee, and a Gemini AI security test that reached real companies.
This episode also covers bitcoin investing, wallet security, financial news, market structure, and AI security.

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Coldcard White Hats Recover 52 BTCBinance Fa...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover new Bitcoin volatility futures trading on Hyperliquid, Strategy buying another 950 BTC, X suing two UK users over alleged crypto-focused creator payout fraud, Visa moving to close a meme-coin credit card rewards loophole, and President Trump announcing plans for an AI Force and AI czar. The episode also touches on Bitcoin investing, crypto payments, markets, and technology policy.


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X Sues Over Crypto PayoutsBitcoin VIX Futures Hit HyperliquidVisa Closes Meme-Coin Rewards LoopholeStrategy Buys Another 950 BTCTrump Announces AI Force
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Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the Fed’s first rate hike since 2023, CFTC rulemaking plans after the CLARITY Act failed to advance, the SEC’s new innovation exemption for tokenized securities venues, another possible CLARITY push during the lame-duck session, and a House committee vote advancing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. I also look at Goldman’s call for another Fed hike in October and competing Bitcoin and Monero ransom claims tied to the Revolut data breach.


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Fed Raises Rates 25 Basis PointsCFTC Plans Crypto RulemakingSEC Tokenized Securities Exempt...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the Senate blocking the CLARITY Act, Bernstein’s expectation of faster SEC and CFTC rulemaking, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s argument for a different crypto bill. I also look at Bitcoin positioning ahead of the Fed decision, Lightning coming to BitBox, and Deutsche Bank’s planned bitcoin custody service for institutional clients in Europe.


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Senate Blocks CLARITY ActSEC, CFTC Rulemaking AheadBitcoin Braces for FedWarren Pushes Different Crypto BillBitBox Adds Lightning WalletDeutsche Bank Bitcoin Custody

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Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the latest fight over the CLARITY Act, a Democratic counteroffer to Republicans, new crypto tax legislation moving through the House, and Strategy’s latest $139 million STRC buyback while its Bitcoin holdings stay unchanged. I also get into a Swiss Bitcoin Pay data breach, Sam Altman’s warning about losing control of AI, and a DOJ case involving $61 million in crypto tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales.

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CLARITY Act negotiations hit crunch timeDemocrats send Republicans a counterofferHouse crypto tax package advancesMining reward tax deferral droppedStrategy buys back $...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover AI-assisted research that cut a key quantum attack benchmark against Bitcoin’s cryptography by 86%, Metaplanet’s 41% reduction in its executive reward pool, India’s corporate bond tokenization pilot using the digital rupee, and Bitcoin’s reaction to hot PPI, rising oil prices, and long-term Treasury yields. I also get into Blockstream’s refusal to pay the Liquid hackers’ ransom, the latest CLARITY Act draft, and an AI experiment involving chatbot versions of Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Dario Amodei, and Mark Zuckerberg. The mix today leans into bitcoin technology, bitcoin regulation, and macro news w...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover Nasdaq’s $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward, Scott Bessent’s push for Senate action on the CLARITY Act, Steak ’n Shake’s claimed sales growth since adopting Bitcoin, hardware wallet phishing alerts, and the growing quantum computing debate around Bitcoin security. I also look at Hunter Biden’s LAPTOP memecoin crash and a BIS warning about debt-fueled AI investment and global financial stability.

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Hunter Biden LAPTOP Memecoin CrashBessent Pushes CLARITY Act VoteNasdaq Invests $100M in PaywardSteak ’n Shake Bitcoin GrowthTrezor and BitBox Phishing AlertsBIS Warns About...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover CoinCorner’s new multisig Bitcoin vault, Block’s bid for a U.S. trust bank charter for Bitcoin and stablecoin custody, the UK’s growing focus on crypto-enabled money laundering, and the latest fight over the CLARITY Act. I also get into LG smart TV privacy concerns, an Anthropic researcher’s resignation over AI risk, and Robinhood’s deeper move into prediction markets. The mix also touches bitcoin technology, financial news, privacy, custody, and the growing overlap between regulated finance and digital assets.


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CoinCorner launches i...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover Liquid getting 3,400 BTC back after an unusual round of on-chain communication, Ledger and Trezor warning AI-powered bug hunters about responsible disclosure, Visa’s stablecoin settlement growth, and Hargreaves Lansdown opening access to Bitcoin ETNs. I also get into Strategy’s latest capital move, tokenized bank payments, blockchain rollbacks, wallet security, and other Bitcoin technology stories worth watching.

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Liquid gets 3,400 BTC backLedger and Trezor warn AI bug huntersVisa stablecoin settlement tops $20 billion annualizedHunter Biden plans LAPTOP meme coin launchHargreaves Lansdown opens Bitcoin ETN accessStrategy repurchases $176 million of S...

Today I cover the IMF’s explanation that El Salvador’s recent Bitcoin accumulation came from private donations rather than public funds, a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report that hit the bitcoin price and pushed rate-hike expectations higher, and AMC’s fight with Robinhood over tokenized shares. I also get into the widening Trezor customer data breach, a proposed federal crackdown on advanced AI development, and OpenAI’s Astra cybersecurity capabilities.


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El Salvador Bitcoin Funded PrivatelyAMC Fights Robinhood Stock Tokens162,000 Jobs Hit Bitcoin PriceTrezor Breach Adds 67,000 CustomersSanders Pushes Advanced AI BanOpenAI Astra Raises C...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover SEC Chair Paul Atkins expecting the CLARITY Act to move through the Senate this month, the Japanese yen rally and what a weaker dollar could mean for bitcoin price, Nvidia’s $12.9 billion Hugging Face acquisition, and Michigan’s latest court ruling against Kalshi. I also get into Cornell research showing Bitcoin as a practical workaround when banking systems fail, SoFi and Kraken linking settlement infrastructure, and Japan-listed Remixpoint selling its altcoins to concentrate on Bitcoin.


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SEC Chair expects September CLARITY Act voteYen rally weakens doll...

Bitcoin news and macro news update. Today I cover Thailand’s new crypto Travel Rule and self-custodial wallet checks, bitcoin’s slide as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil higher, and the growing debate over whether the Fed should raise interest rates into an energy-driven inflation shock. I also get into Strategy’s latest explanation for selling and rebuying bitcoin, Kalshi suspending a House candidate who bet on her own race, South Korea’s returning Kimchi Premium, and the SEC’s proposed overhaul of transfer-agent rules for onchain securities.
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Thailand Targets Self-Custody WalletsBitcoin Slides on Iran RiskO...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover Bitfinex Securities listing tokenized notes tied to Strategy, Metaplanet, and other Bitcoin treasury companies, BlackRock revisiting the portfolio math behind modest bitcoin allocations, U.S. pressure on Japan’s monetary policy and what a stronger yen could mean for risk assets, and Strategy pushing back against MSCI’s proposed index rules. This one gets into bitcoin investing, institutional adoption, monetary policy, and the growing collision between Bitcoin treasury companies and traditional financial infrastructure.


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Bitfinex tokenizes Bitcoin treasury exposureBlackRock revisits bitcoin portfolio mathJapan inte...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Grayscale’s case for the debasement trade as U.S. government debt tops $40 trillion, Sber’s plans to expand crypto-backed lending in Russia, South Korea’s nationwide free AI program, Kalshi’s first lifetime trading ban, and fresh corporate bitcoin buys from Strategy and Strive. The episode also touches on bitcoin analysis, financial news, and institutional bitcoin investing.


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Grayscale’s Bitcoin Debasement TradeSber Expands Bitcoin-Backed LendingSouth Korea Offers Free AIKalshi Bans George SantosStrategy Buys 4,603 BTCStrive Adds 1,800 BTC
Today’s Articles covering bitcoin news, econom...

Bitcoin news and macro news update. Today I cover California’s push to restrict memecoins tied to public officials, Japan Bitcoin Industry’s new Aurora Lightning payments platform, Genius Group’s plan to rebuild its bitcoin treasury, and why Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech matters for bitcoin, gold, Treasury yields, and monetary policy. I also look at reported Abu Dhabi backing for World Liberty’s proposed trust bank, IREN’s costly shift from bitcoin mining toward AI cloud services, and Nvidia’s reported move to acquire Hugging Face. The mix spans bitcoin regulation, Lightning payments, bitcoin investing, monetary policy, mining economi...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover Coinbase and Better Mortgage expanding bitcoin-backed mortgages, a Core Lightning security warning, the Bank of England’s new stablecoin innovation mandate, Bithumb’s court win after its massive BTC crediting error, VanEck’s argument that Bitcoin could do fine under Democrats, and two different approaches to quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions. Bitcoin technology is especially busy today, from Lightning node security to longer-term defenses against quantum computing.


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 Coinbase and Better expand bitcoin-backed mortgages  Core Lightning confirms vulnerabilities and urges upgrades  Bank of England gets stablecoin innovation m...

Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover Kraken users getting hit with a sanctions-linked dust attack, Roman Storm’s retrial being pushed into 2027, Dallas Fed concerns over tokenized deposits, a nationwide bank blockchain project, crypto education on college campuses, a smaller AI model that improved after heavy compression, and new Bitcoin grants from the Human Rights Foundation. The episode also gets into bitcoin regulation, banking infrastructure, Bitcoin technology, and freedom tech.

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 Kraken users hit by sanctions-linked dust attack  Roman Storm retrial delayed to April 2027  Dallas Fed warns tokenized deposits could reduce bank lending...

Bitcoin news and bitcoin regulation update. Today I cover the U.S. expanding pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting digital assets and other revenue channels, a Chainalysis-led operation that flagged more than 7,700 suspect accounts, continued UK banking restrictions on Bitcoin transfers, a $24 million AI crypto-mining Ponzi conviction, and the mysterious Ox Alpha AI model. This one runs through bitcoin regulation, financial surveillance, banking access, fraud, and technology.


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 U.S. Iran Sanctions Target Crypto  Chainalysis Flags 7,700 Accounts  UK Banks Keep Blocking Bitcoin  $24M Crypto Mining Ponzi Conviction  Mystery AI Model Ox Alpha 

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Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Pakistan pushing companies to build around Bitcoin, a bond buyback that helped fuel a Bitcoin market surge, the Illinois digital asset tax lawsuit, Tether’s failed Uruguay mining project, Coldcard’s open-source debate, Strategy’s latest capital raise, and new questions around AI-generated information. This episode covers bitcoin regulation, financial news, bitcoin technology, and the broader economics of bitcoin. 
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 Pakistan pushes Bitcoin-focused business growth  Bond buyback sparks Bitcoin market reaction  Illinois digital asset tax lawsuit moves forward  Tether’s Uruguay mining project collapses  Coldcard and the open-source sof...

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Bitcoin news and financial news update. Today I cover Trump pushing the CLARITY Act while leaving the door open to additional U.S. bitcoin accumulation, Citi preparing to launch bitcoin custody, Bitcoin breaking above $68,000 after the Treasury expanded debt buybacks, and new details surrounding the Coldcard theft investigation. I also get into stablecoin payments, AI agents using crypto, and the Maya Protocol exploit.
Institutional bitcoin adoption, bitcoin regulation, custody, payments, and security all make the list today.


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 Coldcard Theft Investigation and 1,082 BTC  Trump Pushes CLARITY Act and Discusses Bitcoin Buys  Citi Prepar...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover Jane Street’s nearly $1 billion spot Bitcoin ETF position, rising global bond yields and sovereign debt concerns, major hardware wallet security problems, Metaplanet’s new U.S. bitcoin treasury company, and Europe’s first publicly disclosed MiCA penalty. We also get into China’s expanding digital yuan network and OpenAI’s push to use AI agents for cybersecurity.


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 Jane Street Holds Nearly $1B in Bitcoin ETFs  China Expands Digital Yuan Network to 30 Banks  Bitpanda Gets Europe’s First Published MiCA Penalty  BitBox Patches Severe Bitcoin Walle...

Bitcoin news and economic news update. Today I cover the growing threat of wrench attacks against Bitcoin holders, Binance customer data reportedly used by Russian authorities, new institutional Bitcoin ETF holdings from Edelman Financial, Goldman Sachs on September interest rates, and Strategy’s latest balance-sheet moves. I also get into crypto-stealing malware, California’s proposed restrictions on AI therapy chatbots, and Harmony’s plan to roll back more than 109,000 transactions after an exploit.


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 Bitcoin Wrench Attack Risks  Binance Customer Data in Russia  Edelman Financial Adds Bitcoin ETFs  Goldman Sachs on Fed Rates  Strategy Builds...