Bitcoin.com News Weekly Update

Crypto’s moving from chaos to consolidation. Washington stumbles on stablecoin rules even as Stripe & Meta go all-in, US states build Bitcoin war chests, XRP roars back, and Coinbase aims to dominate options with Deribit.
Timestamps:
01:48 – Genius Act stalls in Senate
9:15 – TradFi embraces stablecoins: Stripe & Meta
14:03 – US states launch Bitcoin strategic reserves
18:42– XRP resurgence: ETFs & $1.25 B Hidden Road deal
23:16 – Coinbase to acquire Deribit

From $21B Bitcoin bets to IMF defiance and AI-powered blockchain surveillance, this week’s Bitcoin.com The Weekly with Graham and David covers the biggest stories shaping crypto right now:

• MicroStrategy’s wild $21B stock offering to buy more Bitcoin—despite a $4.2B net loss
• El Salvador says "no thanks" to the IMF, continues daily BTC buys
• Latin America’s $200M Bitcoin treasury play (Oranje) backed by Itaú BBA
• BlackRock calls Bitcoin a strategic asset—could it hit $700K?
• AI tools like Arkham and Block Chair start deanonymizing blockchain data
• Privacy, power shifts, and the future of crypto transactions

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Bitcoin’s future is being reshaped—and not everyone’s ready for it.Graham and David dive into the growing tug-of-war for Bitcoin’s soul, from sovereign wealth funds quietly stacking sats OTC to the rise of “suitcoiners” trying to steer BTC governance.Plus:- US-China trade war chaos accelerates Bitcoin’s decoupling from traditional markets- ETF inflows rebound as institutions double down on BTC- 21 Capital, backed by @SoftBank, emerges as the 3rd largest corporate Bitcoin holder- Bitcoin-denominated “Golden Tickets” launch, with $5, $10, and $1,000 prizes up for grabsIs Bitcoin's next era truly decentralized—or are new power players taking the reins?#Bitcoin #cryptoSubscribe to our channel and hit the bell "🔔" icon to get notifications:https://www.youtube.com/bitcoincomofficialchannel?sub_confirmation=1► Who are we?At Bitcoin.com we create tools that bring more economic freedom to the world. Since 2015, Bitcoin.com has been a global leader in introducing newcomers to crypto. We make it easy for anyone to buy, spend, trade, invest, earn, and stay up-to-date on cryptocurrency and the future of finance.Buy, sell, trade, earn, use, and learn crypto with the Bitcoin.com Wallet:https://branch.wallet.bitcoin.com/I1dhGnyGNpbStay informed with timely and objective crypto, published daily:https://news.bitcoin.com/Get educated with up-to-date content from Bitcoin.com’s learning center:https://www.bitcoin.com/get-started/Trade permissionlessly on Bitcoin.com's decentralized Verse DEX where you can also earn yield:https://verse.bitcoin.com/► What is Verse?VERSE, which launched in December 2022, is Bitcoin.com’s rewards and utility token. Get VERSE for free in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, and use it to earn Bitcoin and other rewards.VERSE is expanding access to DeFi, enabling more people to benefit from democratized finance and the economic freedom it unlocks.—Join our community and follow us for updates ⬇️►X: https://x.com/Bitcoincom►X News Account: https://x.com/BTCTN ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoin.com_official/►Discord: https://discord.gg/hux4sugcQS►Telegram: https://t.me/GetVerse►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin.com/►Linkedin News Account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-com-news/

Markets are spiraling as Trump’s tariff chess match with China hits overdrive—and Bitcoin is caught in the geopolitical crossfire.
Graham and David unpack the 125% trade war escalation, China’s rare earth retaliation, and what it all means for a decoupling, multipolar world—and for Bitcoin.Plus:

• Why Lynn Alden thinks the global dollar squeeze is bullish for Bitcoin
• The “Sword of Inelastic Demand” thesis and how it could cause a face-melting BTC rally—or crash
• Argentina lifts capital controls: bullish for stablecoins or nah?
• Are Democrats blowing it with anti-crypto grandstanding?

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Is this the start of Black Monday 2.0?
Graham and David break down the chaos following Trump’s surprise tariff bombshell and explore whether we’re witnessing the beginning of Bitcoin’s long-hyped decoupling from TradFi.As U.S. markets tank and recession odds spike, Bitcoin is holding surprisingly strong. The duo unpacks what this means for investors—and why TradFi titans like Larry Fink and Fidelity are suddenly sounding like early Bitcoiners.Plus: Should you really “buy Bitcoin with both hands” during a crash?

Graham and David break down a week packed with major shifts in U.S. crypto policy. From the FDIC scrapping reputational risk rules to the IRS walking back unworkable DeFi regulations, it’s clear the anti-crypto era is coming to a close. They explore how the U.S. is rapidly positioning itself as a global crypto hub—and why companies like eToro and BlackRock are doubling down.The conversation also covers:
• Institutional sentiment and ETF inflow forecasts
• The growing Bitcoin corporate treasury trend (MetaPlanet, GameStop, MARA)
• FTX creditor repayments and their market implications
• Solana’s win with BlackRock’s tokenized Treasuries
• Why legacy institutions sound more bullish on decentralization than Crypto Twitter

The crypto world is in chaos, but behind the scenes, some of the biggest moves in digital finance are happening. Michael Saylor is pitching a $81 trillion Bitcoin reserve to the U.S. government, Arthur Hayes sees a BTC bottom at $70K, and Cathie Wood is calling Bitcoin "the new Bretton Woods." Meanwhile, Bybit hackers have already laundered $300M, and Congress just crushed the IRS’s anti-crypto rules in a huge win for digital assets.Here’s what’s happening this week:- Michael Saylor’s $81T Bitcoin Reserve: Could the U.S. dominate global finance by acquiring Bitcoin? Saylor thinks so.- Markets Tank, But a Rebound Ahead? Risk assets collapse, but QCP Capital sees signs of a BTC recovery.- Arthur Hayes Calls BTC Bottom at $70K: Short-term volatility, but a strong bull market ahead.- Cathie Wood: Bitcoin = The New Bretton Woods? Her outlook on crypto, AI, and economic growth.- Congress Crushes IRS Crypto Rules: A massive win for digital asset innovation in the U.S.- Bybit Hackers Launder $300M: Can crypto security keep up with evolving threats?- Ether Guild Launches to Save ETH: A new push to re-establish ETH’s value proposition.Plus, a huge announcement from Bitcoin.com—Zano, the most advanced privacy blockchain, is now supported in the Bitcoin.com Wallet app!

Crypto is now at the heart of global power plays! This week, Donald Trump drops a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve bombshell, shaking up the market with XRP, Solana, and Cardano added to the mix. Meanwhile, China is reportedly strategizing its own Bitcoin reserve, Binance is delisting USDT in Europe, and Ethereum & Solana are racing towards major scalability breakthroughs.

Here’s what’s happening in the cryptoverse:

- Trump’s Crypto Strategic Reserve: The U.S. is making a bold crypto play with a national reserve.

- White House Crypto Summit: Trump’s team is setting the stage for major policy shifts.

- China’s Bitcoin Power Move? Reports suggest Beijing is reacting to Trump’s crypto push.

- SEC Retreats Again: Another case dropped, marking a big win for crypto.

- Lazarus Group’s Bitcoin Stash: North Korean hackers move massive amounts of BTC.

- Stablecoin Surge: USDS and PYUSD explode in market supply.

- Binance Delists USDT in Europe: A new regulatory shift shakes up stablecoins.

- Ethereum’s Decentralization Play: A new proposal could disrupt block building.

- Solana’s Scalability Push: Anza aims for 1 million TPS by 2025.

With regulation, adoption, and innovation colliding, is the U.S. about to lead the crypto revolution? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

This week’s crypto market drama: a brutal altcoin sell-off, a record-breaking Bybit hack, and regulators suddenly easing up on crypto. Here’s what’s happening:- Crypto Crash! Trump’s trade policies shook markets, sending Bitcoin below $90K and crushing altcoins. Ethereum, Solana, and meme coins took a heavy hit.- Bybit’s Billion-Dollar Heist – The biggest crypto hack ever! A shadowy attacker stole $1.4B in ETH, spreading funds across 54 wallets to dodge detection. Is recovery possible?- FTX Creditors Bet on Solana – 62% of FTX creditors say they’ll reinvest in Solana post-reimbursement. Are they right to be bullish?- SEC Backs Off Uniswap – In a surprise reversal, the SEC has dropped its investigation into Uniswap Labs. Could this signal a friendlier regulatory environment ahead?- OKX’s $500M Penalty – Another crypto exchange gets hit hard as OKX pleads guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws.- Bitcoin Adoption Surges Globally – A record 33% of Australians own crypto, and 15% of Brazilians are considering switching from banks to crypto. Meanwhile, Dubai officially recognizes USDC and EURC as stablecoins.Plus, Rezolve Ai is making a massive Bitcoin bet with a $1B treasury to power AI-driven crypto payments.Like, subscribe, and tell us in the comments—are we at a crypto breaking point, or is this just the beginning of a new bull run?

Bitcoin is set for a historic breakout in 2025, with experts predicting institutional adoption and regulatory shifts could push drive it to new all-time-highs. Bitwise and Ark Invest are doubling down on bullish projections, while Bitcoin ETFs are thriving and nation-states are expanding their reserves.Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s market dominance has hit 60%, outpacing struggling altcoins. Michael Saylor met with El Salvador’s President Bukele to discuss accelerating Bitcoin adoption, even as the IMF pressures the country to scale back its BTC policies.Other major updates this week:- Japan’s Metaplanet continues stacking Bitcoin, targeting 21,000 BTC by 2026.- Washington’s Crypto Council is gearing up for sweeping regulatory changes.- The SEC is signaling a shift, with former officials predicting the agency will drop its case against Ripple.- Ethereum is dominating corporate blockchain adoption, while Google is exploring Bitcoin wallet integrations.Don’t miss this breakdown of Bitcoin’s explosive trajectory—subscribe and stay ahead of the crypto revolution!