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The Bitcoin Group #445 - Bitcoin Reserve - Price Neutral - Texas - El Salvador & IMF Mar 10, 2025

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Maybe not the Bitcoin reserve Bitcoin wanted, but the one Bitcoin needed?
FEATURING:
Ben Arc (https://twitter.com/BenArc)
Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve
https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-signs-order-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-white-house-crypto-czar-2025-03-07/
Source: Reuters
Trump signs order establishing strategic bitcoin reserve. But it’s not what crypto industry ultimately wants.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trumps-crypto-reserve-may-still-be-a-long-time-coming-no-matter-what-he-says-friday-heres-why-d6888d89
Source: Marketwatch
Here’s why the price of Bitcoin dropped right after Trump created a strategic crypto reserve
https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/03/07/bitcoin-price-drop-trump-strategic-crypto-reserve/
Source: Fortune
Think a bitcoin reserve sounds strange? Countries have already been stockpiling helium, maple syrup and cheese.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/think-a-bitcoin-reserve-sounds-strange-countries-have-already-been-stockpiling-helium-maple-syrup-and-cheese-df10839f
Source: Marketwatch
Texas Senate passes bill creating Bitcoin reserve in effort to move towards digital future
https://www.kvue.com/article/news/politics/texas-legislature/texas-senate-bill-creating-bitcoin-reserve/269-1cf581e6-964e-4ff8-81d5-6faf2e389029
Source: Kvue
Brazilian fintech Meliuz adopts bitcoin reserve strategy; shares soar
https://www.reuters.com/technology/brazilian-fintech-meliuz-adopts-new-treasury-strategy-invest-bitcoin-2025-03-06/
Source: Reuters
El Salvador announces more bitcoin purchases, gives IMF assurances
https://www.reuters.com/technology/el-salvador-announces-more-bitcoin-purchases-gives-imf-assurances-2025-03-05/
Source: Reuters
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The Bitcoin Group #444 - Crypto Crashes - Ft. Knox - Bybit Hacker - Bitcoin is a Currency Mar 03, 2025

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Bitcoin is a currency. Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. No amount of Michael Saylor’s wishes will change that.
FEATURING:
Victoria Jones (https://x.com/Satoshis_Page)
Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
$84,047 / $1 = 1,190 SAT - Bitcoinal
https://bitcoinal.com/
Bitcoin Price Drops 25% From All-Time High Set Only Six Weeks Ago - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-28/bitcoin-down-25-from-all-time-high-as-crypto-selloff-deepens
Bitcoin Analysis: Potential BTC Demand Zone Around $75K as Price Slide Looks to be a Textbook 'Breakout and Retest' Play
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/28/bitcoin-btc-price-sell-off-could-be-a-textbook-breakout-and-retest-play
Musk and Trump’s Fort Knox Trip Is About Bitcoin
https://gizmodo.com/musk-and-trumps-fort-knox-trip-is-about-bitcoin-2000569420
Whale Insider on X: "JUST IN: Bybit exploiter has laundered funds through PumpFun. The exploiter sent 60 $SOL to 9Gu8v6...aAdqWS, who then launched the token "QinShihuang" (500000), generating over $26 million in trading volume. https://t.co/AbWGhxHv1F" / Twitter
https://x.com/whaleinsider/status/1893655043397546442?s=46
Ben Zhou on X: "Join us on war against Lazarus - https://t.co/6DnaH1WTId Industry first bounty site that shows aggregated full transparency on the sanctioned Lazarus money laundering activities. V1 includes: - Becoming a bounty hunter by connecting your wallet and help tracing the fund, when" / Twitter
https://x.com/benbybit/status/1894397098323579333?s=46
Haseeb ＞|＜ on X: "Damn. Bybit just released their audit report—the compromise was not Bybit, but SAFE's servers. They hot swapped the Gnosis SAFE UI with JS code that ONLY targeted Bybit's cold wallet. Independently confirmed by WaybackMachine snapshots. Lazarus Group is on another level." / Twitter
https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1894769440669204780?s=46
Ben Zhou on X: "Bybit Hack Forensics Report As promised, here are the preliminary reports of the hack conducted by @sygnia_labs and @Verichains Screenshotted the conclusion and here is the link to the full report: https://t.co/3hcqkXLN5U https://t.co/tlZK2B3jIW" / Twitter
https://x.com/benbybit/status/1894768736084885929?s=46
Saylor Advises SEC: Bitcoin Not "Digital Currency"
https://www.therage.co/saylor-sec-bitcoin/
To fight crypto scams, Senate bill would limit spending at bitcoin ATMs
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/senate-crypto-atm-bitcoin-scam-rcna193495
Steve Patterson on X: "The biggest banks in the world are very happy with Bitcoin as a "store of value" and not a medium of exchange. The hijacking of Bitcoin has given them enough time to launch their own stablecoins to compete in the digital cash market. Not only did Bitcoin not kill the banks--it" / Twitter
https://x.com/steveinpursuit/status/1894773684633514300?s=46
Stablecoins, Not Bitcoin, In Focus At First U.S. Digital Assets Subcommittee Hearing
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/stablecoins-not-bitcoin-in-focus-at-first-u-s-digital-assets-subcommittee-hearing
Judd Legum on X: "BREAKING The SEC has just halted its fraud prosecution of Justin Sun, a Chinese national who has put more than $50 million in Trump's pocket since November through the purchase of crypto tokens from a Trump-backed company, World Liberty Financial. https://t.co/KzPqC6Frht" / Twitter
https://x.com/juddlegum/status/1895272963282477308?s=46
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The Bitcoin Group #443 - Libra Rugged! - DecaBull - Jack Satoshi - BitMemeCoin Feb 26, 2025

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BitMemeCoin? I’d buy that for a dollar!
FEATURING:
Ben Arc (https://twitter.com/arcbtc)
Josh Scigala (https://twitter.com/JScigala)
Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
Crypto worth $99 million withdrawn from Milei-backed Libra token, researchers say
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/crypto-worth-99-million-withdrawn-milei-backed-libra-token-researchers-say-2025-02-20/
Source: Reuters
Bitcoin Reaching $100K Is Start of 'Massive Wave' of Institutional Interest: Samson Mow
https://decrypt.co/306716/bitcoin-100k-massive-wave-institutional-interest-samson-mow
Source: Decrypt
There's a hot new theory about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity
https://qz.com/jack-dorsey-bitcoin-creator-satoshi-nakamoto-matt-sigel-1851765281
Source: QZ
There's a hot new theory about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto's true identity
https://www.tipranks.com/news/coinbase-ceo-brian-armstrong-labels-bitcoin-as-somewhat-of-a-memecoin
Source: Tipranks
MicroStrategy has cut 20% of its workforce as its bitcoin buying multiplies
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/microstrategy-has-cut-20-of-its-workforce-as-its-bitcoin-buying-multiplies-ae8c1b5b
Source: Marketwatch
Idocracy - Brawndo Stock Drops to Zero
https://youtu.be/jBFREFtFEgs?si=BFSgCWGu3IRaFUtG
Source: Youtube
Saylor’s Strategy to Raise Another $2 Billion for Bitcoin
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/saylor-s-strategy-to-raise-another-2-billion-for-bitcoin-buying
Source: Bloomberg
Milei: I didn’t promote it, I shared it.
https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1891630044448977082?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
JUST IN: Fold to become the first #Bitcoin only financial services company to go public on the NASDAQ tomorrow
https://twitter.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1891872430513095156?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
LNbits v1 has an insanely cool exchange
https://twitter.com/arcbtc/status/1891808190913778126?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
5 years and 8.5k commits later
https://twitter.com/arcbtc/status/1891025516460724585?s=4
Source: Twitter/X
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The Bitcoin Group #442 - GameStopB - $5M Bitcoin - Buy the Dump - BTC-E Free! Feb 17, 2025

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Stack Sats, Ride Waves, and Own the Future!
FEATURING:
Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen fuels speculation retailer will invest its $4.6 billion cash pile in Bitcoin
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/gamestop-ceo-ryan-cohen-fuels-speculation-retailer-will-invest-its-46-billion-cash-pile-in-bitcoin/ar-AA1z3MRN
Source: MSN
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will be ‘unaffordable’, predicts $5 million BTC price
https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/michael-saylor-predicts-5-million-btc-price
Source: The Street
Man wants to buy tip where he lost Bitcoin fortune
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj3eg3n11gvo
Source: BBC
Who is Alexander Vinnik, the Bitcoin criminal Trump freed in a prisoner exchange with Russia?
https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/02/13/who-is-alexander-vinnik-bitcoin-criminal-trump-freed-exchange-russia/
Source: Fortune
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The Bitcoin Group #441 - Coinbase Unsafe - Wave 3 - Tariff Crash - Truth ETF Feb 10, 2025

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The world is on fire… but how is my portfolio doing?
FEATURING:
Jimmy Song (https://x.com/jimmysong)
Arthur Van Pelt (https://x.com/arthur_van_pelt)
Josh Scigala (https://x.com/JScigala)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
"My bitcoin is safe on the exchange that has a great track record of not getting hacked."
https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1886433211372433812?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
Bitcoin’s next big move: Has wave three begun?
https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoins-next-big-move-has-wave-three-begun-202502071451
Source: FX Street
Bitcoin reverses earlier losses, tops $101,000 after U.S. delays tariffs on Mexico
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/02/bitcoin-dips-below-97000-after-trump-orders-tariffs-smaller-cryptocurrencies-tumble.html
Source: CNBC
Trump Media files for ‘Truth․Fi Bitcoin Plus ETF’
https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-media-files-truth-fi-bitcoin-plus-etf
Source: Cointelegraph
Mark Cuban Says If You Want To Get Rich, 'Throw A Hail Mary' And Invest 10% Of Savings In Bitcoin, But You Must Pretend You Already Lost It
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/mark-cuban-says-want-rich-161518373.html
Source: Yahoo
When a Pro-Trump Crypto King Came Knocking, San Francisco Elites Locked the Door
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/us/san-francisco-powell-buell.html
Source: NY Times
MicroStrategy unveils new name, reports accelerated bitcoin purchases in fourth quarter
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/05/microstrategy-unveils-new-name-reports-accelerated-bitcoin-purchases-in-fourth-quarter.html
Source: CNBC
The MicroStrategy copycats: companies turn to bitcoin to boost share price
https://www.ft.com/content/f964fe30-cb6e-427d-b7a7-9adf2ab8a457
Source: FT
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The Bitcoin Group #440 - Pardon Ver - Dogecoin ETF - Hacker Docu - $ROSS Loss Feb 03, 2025

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You could say it was a $Ross leader.
FEATURING:
Victoria Jones (https://x.com/satoshis_page)
Arthur Van Pelt (https://x.com/arthur_van_pelt)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
Crypto industry gets quick return on Trump investment after pouring millions into campaign
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/25/crypto-gets-quick-return-on-trump-investment-after-funding-campaign.html
Source: CNBC
Roger gave up his citizenship because he was a victim of lawfare
https://twitter.com/jespow/status/1883657666809246171?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
A lot of you have clearly fallen for Roger Ver's political persecution ploy and don't actually understand the charges against him
https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1883857620932403549?s=46
Source: Twitter/ X
Roger Ver: "Please pardon me, I'm being persecuted by the government
https://x.com/lopp/status/1883604257448120493
Source: Twitter/X
Elon Musk email to X staff: ‘we’re barely breaking even’
https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/24/24351317/elon-musk-x-twitter-bank-debt-stagnant-growth
Source: The Verge
Roger Ver gave up his US citizenship. No pardon for Ver.
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1883408063694254415?s=46
Source: Twitter / X
Bitwise Files to Launch Dogecoin ETF
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/01/28/bitwise-files-to-launch-dogecoin-etf
Source: Coindesk
Netflix Hit With Cease and Desist Demands Over Bitfinex Bitcoin Heist Documentary
https://decrypt.co/303108/netflix-cease-desist-demands-bitfinex-bitcoin-heist
Source: Decrypt
Ross Ulbricht’s wallet is losing millions on Pump Fun memecoins
https://protos.com/ross-ulbrichts-wallet-is-losing-millions-on-pump-fun-memecoins/
Source: Protos
SBF’s parents want to ask president Trump to pardon their convicted son
https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/sbf-s-parents-want-to-ask-president-trump-to-pardon-their-convicted-son/ar-AA1y93u8
Source: MSN
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The Bitcoin Group #439 - Ross Free! - TrumpCoin - Banks Can Buy - NFTs are Collectibles Jan 29, 2025

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It’s been a busy week! It’s all happening.
FEATURING:
Josh Scigala (https://x.com/JScigala)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
Trump Pardons Creator of Silk Road Drug Marketplace
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/technology/trump-ross-ulbricht-silk-road.html
Source: New York Times
The First Big Trump Scam Is Already Blowing Up in Everyone’s Faces
https://slate.com/technology/2025/01/donald-trump-meme-coin-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-scam.html
Source: Slate
SEC OFFICIALLY RESCINDS SAB 121, WHICH PREVENTED BANKS FROM CUSTODYING
https://twitter.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1882564060157477307?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
White House Crypto Czar David Sacks: NFTs and Meme Coins Are 'Collectibles
https://decrypt.co/302542/white-house-crypto-czar-david-sacks-nfts-and-meme-coins-are-collectibles
Source: Decrypt
Bitcoin Donations Are Pouring In for Ross Ulbricht—Who Might Already Be Sitting on $47M in Old Wallets
https://decrypt.co/302515/bitcoin-donations-silk-road-ross-ulbricht-millions-old-wallets
Source: Decrypt
The Crypto EO does NOT:
Https://twitter.com/joecarlasare/status/1882553524589912323?s=46
Source: Twitter/X
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The Bitcoin Group #438 -- The 2024 Bitcoin Group Year in Review Spectacular Jan 28, 2025

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Welcome to 2025. The 16th year of Bitcoin.
FEATURING:
Josh Scigala (https://x.com/JScigala)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
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The Bitcoin Group #437 - Genesis Block Day - Proof of Keys - Hashrate ATH Jan 27, 2025

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Welcome to 2025. The 16th year of Bitcoin.
FEATURING:
Josh Scigala (https://twitter.com/JScigala)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
Genesis Block Mined
https://calendar.bitbo.io/genesis-day/
Source: Bit Bo
Proof of Keys
https://calendar.bitbo.io/proof-of-keys/
Source: Bit Bo
Bitcoin hashrate taps all-time high
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-hashrate-all-time-high-january-2025
Source: Cointelegraph
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The Bitcoin Group #436 - Investor Appetite - Companies Embrace - Foreign Hackers - NFTs Return Jan 20, 2025

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Did Santa leave any bitcoin under your tree?
FEATURING:
Dr Orange Pill (https://twitter.com/Dr_OrangePill)
Victoria Jones (https://twitter.com/satoshis_page)
Josh Scigala (https://twitter.com/JScigala)
and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)
THIS WEEK:
U.S. Regulatory Crackdown Sees Institutional Investors Prefer Gold to Bitcoin: JPMorgan
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/05/05/us-regulatory-crackdown-sees-institutional-investors-prefer-gold-to-bitcoin-jpmorgan/?outputType=amp
Source: Coindesk
Fedi Raises $17M in a Bid to 'Accelerate the Adoption of Bitcoin and Lightning'
https://decrypt.co/138948/fedi-raises-17m-to-accelerate-bitcoin-lightning-adoption?amp=1
Source: Decrypt
Coinbase Launches International Exchange with Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures
https://decrypt.co/138551/coinbase-international-exchange-btc-and-eth-perpetual-futures
Source: Decrypt
Balaji Closes Bitcoin Bet With $1.5M in Donations, Including $500K for Bitcoin Core Development
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/05/02/balaji-closes-bitcoin-bet-with-15m-in-donations-including-500k-for-bitcoin-core-development/
Source: Coindesk
El Salvador’s Bitcoin City canceled — but did it ever really exist?
https://protos.com/el-salvadors-bitcoin-city-canceled-but-did-it-ever-really-exist/
Source: Protos
The kingdom of Bhutan has been quietly mining bitcoin for years
https://www.forbes.com/sites/iainmartin/2023/04/30/bhutan-bitcoin-mining-crypto/
Source: Forbes
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