Builder: Nicholas Gregory

Language(s): C++, Rust

Contribute(s/ed) To: Ocean Sidechain, Mainstay, Mercury Wallet, Mercury Layer

Work(s/ed) At: CommerceBlock (formerly)

Prior to Bitcoin, Nicholas was a software developer working in the financial system for banking firms developing trading and derivatives platforms. After the 2008 financial crisis he began to consider alternatives to the legacy financial system in the fallout. 

Like many from that time, he completely ignored the original Slashdot article featuring the Bitcoin whitepaper due to the apparent focus on Windows as an application platform (Nicholas was a UNIX/Linux developer). Thankfully someone he knew…

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Brazil-based fintech Meliuz has announced a major move into cryptocurrency by launching a share offering aimed at raising funds to purchase bitcoin. The company is looking to raise 150 million reais or around $26.45 million through the primary distribution of over 17 million common shares. The share pricing is set for June 12.

The offering could expand by up to 200% depending on investor demand signaling strong confidence in crypto assets. Meliuz’s bold step highlights growing institutional interest in digital currencies and reflects a broader trend of fintechs embracing blockchain-based investments. The move is expected to boost the company’s innovation and align with global shifts toward decentralized finance.

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Vice President JD Vance spoke to a packed crowd at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas.

He said that the Biden era of digital assets crackdown is over, and the Trump administration is all in on Bitcoin, stablecoins and blockchain.

In an inspiring speech on May 28, JD Vance said:

“This isn’t a gathering of people—it’s a movement. And I’m proud to stand with you today.”

The annual Bitcoin Conference, one of the biggest events in the Bitcoin world, drew thousands of investors, industry leaders and policymakers.

Vance’s speech was the main event and made it clear that digital assets are now a priority for the White House.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced plans to make Britain a global crypto hub if his party wins the next general election. Speaking at a major Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas he unveiled the Crypto Assets and Digital Finance Bill which aims to support digital finance innovation and protect crypto users.

Farage said his government would establish a bitcoin reserve at the Bank of England and pass laws banning banks from closing accounts based on crypto use. He also proposed a low 10 percent capital gains tax on crypto arguing that fair taxes encourage compliance. He strongly opposed the launch of a British central bank digital currency.

The Reform UK leader declared intentions to turn London into one of the world’s top crypto trading centers. With his party gaining traction in recent polls and seeing success in local elections earlier in May Farage’s pro-crypto stance could reshape the UK’s digital finance future ahead of the general election scheduled for 2029.

Paris Saint-Germain F.C. has revealed it holds Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy making it the first major sports club to publicly confirm a long-term Bitcoin treasury. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas PSG Labs head Pär Helgosson shared that the club began purchasing Bitcoin last year and has kept the holdings on its books ever since.

The move positions PSG as a leader in the sports and crypto space with Helgosson explaining that the decision reflects the club’s identity as a global lifestyle brand focused on innovation. With 80% of its 550 million fans under age 34 PSG believes embracing Bitcoin aligns with the future of finance and youth culture.

PSG is now supporting Bitcoin entrepreneurs and startups by offering funding launch support and access to its massive global fan base. The club also leads the way in Web3 by naming a head of metaverse and launching PSG Labs its innovation hub aimed at accelerating crypto ventures.

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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, took the stage at Bitcoin 2025 delivering a keynote titled “21 Ways to Wealth.” He stated: “This speech is for you. I’ve traveled the world and told countries, institutional investors, and even the disembodied spirits of our children’s children why they need Bitcoin. This is for every individual, every family, every small business. It’s for everybody.”  

He began with clarity. “The first way to wealth is clarity,” he said. “Clarity comes the moment you realize Bitcoin is capital—perfected capital, programmable capital, incorruptible capital.” For Saylor, every thoughtful individual on Earth will ultimately…

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The Founder and CEO of Strike, Jack Mallers, at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, announced a new system of Bitcoin backed loans at Strike with one digit interest rate.

Jack Mallers began his keynote by pointing at the biggest problem. Fiat currency. 

“The best time to go to Whole Foods and buy eggs with your dollars was 1913,” said Mallers. “Every other time after, you are getting screwed.”

What’s the solution?

“The solution is Bitcoin,” stated Mallers. “Bitcoin is the money that we coincide that nobody can print. You can’t print, you can’t debase my time and energy, you cannot deprive me of owning assets, of getting out of debt, of living sovereignly and…

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