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Bitcoin’s bull case is getting louder as U.S. federal debt tops $40 trillion, with BlackRock’s Robbie Mitchnick arguing that worsening deficits could push investors toward scarce assets like Bitcoin and gold. But the debt angle may be a narrative boost, not the whole reason BTC rallied.
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The U.S. government moved another small amount of Bitcoin tied to seized Alameda Research funds, and while on-chain watchers are sniffing for a sale, none has been confirmed. The transfer fits a pattern of ongoing wallet movements tied to the FTX/Alameda cleanup.
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The CFTC is weighing whether regulated perpetual contracts for oil and gas could give energy markets true 24/7 hedging, especially during weekend shocks. Supporters call it overdue; skeptics warn that leverage, thin liquidity, and stablecoin collateral could turn innovation into a mess.
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Six dormant Bitcoin wallets moved about $40.15 million in BTC over 10 days, but the transfers don’t prove a sale. Some are tied to the New York abandoned-wallet lawsuit, while security fears and custody changes may also be nudging ancient coins back to life.
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Chainalysis says public blockchains saw more than $457B in potentially taxable crypto activity in 2025, but 86% of it still sits outside standard reporting. The numbers show how self-custody, DeFi, and peer-to-peer transfers keep tax agencies playing catch-up.
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The U.S. government moved a small amount of Bitcoin tied to Alameda, but there’s no public evidence it was sold. The transfer reignites questions about seized crypto custody, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and whether the coins were meant for forfeiture, recovery, or something else.
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BlackRock has slashed IBIT’s private Bitcoin conversion minimum from $25 million to $1 million, making it far easier for wealthy holders to move BTC into regulated custody without selling first. It’s a notable win for institutional adoption—and a reminder that convenience keeps nibbling at Bitcoin’s self-sovereign roots.
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Better and Coinbase are broadening access to Bitcoin- and USDC-backed mortgages, letting qualified borrowers use crypto collateral for a home down payment without selling assets. The pitch: preserve upside, sidestep some tax pain, and bring crypto into mainstream lending.
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JPMorgan may be eyeing a stablecoin as U.S. rules push bank money onchain, but there’s no official launch yet. If it happens, it could signal a bigger shift toward tokenized payments and settlement — though likely with a lot more compliance and a lot less crypto freedom.
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The SEC has sent a proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to White House review, a key step that could modernize how advisers and funds hold digital assets. If the agency loosens outdated compliance friction without gutting investor protections, institutional crypto just got a lot more usable.
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