It is the prospect of the sovereign individual that seems to most trouble the nation-state today. This odd threat perception has been the outgrowth of a political genealogy that, in the generations since the American Revolution, has increasingly come to equate the state with society while constellating the individual as the enemy of both. This equation would have been profoundly disconcerting to the founders of the American republic, who called forth a new national project precisely to preclude the abuses of an entrenched and predatory overclass—an aristocracy—that deemed itself the rightful custodian, in perpetuity, of the fate and best interests of a people. The political question…

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Picture this, dear reader: It’s 2016, and for the princely sum of $288,400, you could stroll into the American dream—your very own house. Now, fast forward to 2024, and that same slice of suburban heaven will set you back a staggering $434,700. Wages haven’t quite managed the same level of gymnastics, leaving many young folks clutching their wallets like they’re bracing for the next unexpected subscription charge.

But what if I told you there was a way to make homeownership not only possible but laughably attainable? Enter stage left: Bitcoin. Yes, the orange wonder coin that goes up, down, and all-around faster than a politician’s promises during election season.

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While the last year or two have seen a number of proposals for covenant-proposing extensions to Bitcoin, there has always been a suspicion among experts that covenants may be possible without any extensions. Evidence for this has come in two forms: an expanding repertoire of previously-thought-impossible computations in Script (culminating in the BitVM’s project to implement every RISC-V opcode), and a series of “near-misses” by which Bitcoin developers have found ways that covenants would have been possible, if not for some obscure historical quirk of the system.

Ethan Heilman, Avihu Levy, Victor Kobolov and I have developed a scheme which proves this suspicion was well founded. Our…

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With the price surging above $90,000, you’re likely all too aware that everything that isn’t Bitcoin is rapidly diminishing in value…

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But now you can visualize it! On PricedInBitcoin21.com.

I just discovered this website this week, and as a Bitcoin owner, I’ll say it makes me feel better about my financial decisions. 

As you can see from a quick glance here, the U.S. dollar is now down 86% against Bitcoin on a 5 year basis. 

Ouch.

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Look, I am not an expert in public markets, but raising money to buy more Bitcoin seems to be the obvious new alpha for public companies.

MicroStrategy pioneered this strategy, and now, 4 years later, it’s the most compelling and successful story in corporate finance. Microstrategy has been the best-performing stock in the last 4 years, beating every US company, including NVIDIA. That’s crazy, right? All thanks to Bitcoin.

I am sure the CFOs of most public…

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On November 14, 2024, the U.S. Bitcoin ETFs exhibited a strong positive net flow overall, indicating active investor participation and bullish market sentiments. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: IBIT) saw a notable inflow, adding 2,548 BTC to its holdings, while Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: FBTC) also experienced a significant increase with an additional 2,053 BTC.

Other funds recorded positive inflows as well; ARK’s Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: ARKB) gained 160 BTC, Bitwise (Ticker: BITB) added 136 BTC, Grayscale’s BTC fund (Ticker: BTC) saw an increase of 168 BTC, and VanEck’s (Ticker: HODL) garnered an extra 113 BTC. Invesco Galaxy’s (Ticker: BTCO) also reported a smaller gain of 92 BTC.

However, Grayscale’s GBTC (Ticker: GBTC) faced a net outflow, decreasing by 207 BTC, while Valkyrie’s (Ticker: BRRR) and Franklin Templeton’s (Ticker: EZBC) holdings remained unchanged.

The total holdings across these ETFs reached 1,051,004 BTC, reflecting a substantial net daily increase of 5,063 BTC, equivalent to approximately $488.8 million in market value. This activity underscores a day marked by significant capital inflows and investor optimism in the Bitcoin ETF space.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations and data can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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Confidence in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is soaring, prompting a majority of institutional investors to boost their long-term investments in the sector. According to the Swiss crypto bank Sygnum’s Future Finance survey, 57% of participants from 27 countries are planning to increase their stakes in digital assets. The U.S. approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs is a significant driver, enhancing market sentiment and accelerating institutional adoption.

Martin Burgherr, Chief Clients Officer at Sygnum Bank, cites improved global regulations as key to this trend. He points out that clearer regulatory frameworks have reduced historical barriers such as market volatility and security concerns, which previously deterred traditional investors from entering the crypto space. This newfound clarity is enticing more institutions to commit to cryptocurrencies, with many focusing on scalable layer-1 solutions and Web3 infrastructure.

Despite ongoing challenges like high-profile security breaches in decentralized finance, institutions are increasingly optimistic about crypto. Sygnum’s survey reveals a shift in investment strategies, with 40% of respondents favoring actively managed crypto exposures and a keen interest in integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence into their crypto ventures.