This week’s discussion dives into Bitcoin’s accelerating technical innovations like BitVM’s privacy gains and post-quantum cryptography, alongside growing institutional accumulation and shifting market narratives. We examine how geopolitical tensions and regulatory developments intersect with Bitcoin’s rising profile in global finance, including nation-state reserves and U.S. legislative momentum. Privacy challenges, governance debates, and cultural adoption rounds out a complex picture of Bitcoin as it matures beyond speculation into a foundational monetary system. Featuring content from .