<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[CoinFlask’s Blog: Latest News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay ahead of the curve with Coinflask’s dedicated section for the latest developments in Web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. We deliver timely updates on regulatory shifts, institutional movements, technological breakthroughs, and emerging trends shaping the decentralized digital economy.]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/s/latest-news</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SpOA!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9a1d0f50-626e-459b-aa78-8b0853b3a6f9_1280x1280.png</url><title>CoinFlask’s Blog: Latest News</title><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/s/latest-news</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:20:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blog2.coinflask.net/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[coinflask@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[coinflask@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[coinflask@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[coinflask@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark shift towards the convergence of cutting-edge technology with conventional banking, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus Financial Services a novel status labeled as an &#8216;AI-Native Clearing Bank&#8217; in the United States.]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/occ-gives-augustus-conditional-approval</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/occ-gives-augustus-conditional-approval</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:21:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/57fa264e-9309-4b67-8c13-dff1748f4380_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In a landmark shift towards the convergence of cutting-edge technology with conventional banking, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus Financial Services a novel status labeled as an &#8216;AI-Native Clearing Bank&#8217; in the United States. The conditional approval sets the wheels in motion for a revolutionary pivot towards AI-based banking solutions.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h2>Breaking Down the Story</h2><p>Augustus, a fintech company known for its AI and big data solutions, has been striving to build a digital platform for banking services. The OCC&#8217;s nod, however, is directed towards allowing the firm to operate as an AI-native bank, the first of its kind in the US. The classification implies the highly-integrated utilization of artificial intelligence in different aspects of the banking operation. The OCC stressed the conditional nature of this approval, pointing to further regulatory scrutiny and possible implementation barriers Augustus might face while establishing its AI-driven banking platform.</p><p>The OCC&#8217;s approval, however, comes with several stipulations. These include capital and liquidity requirements, risk management, and federal securities law compliance. Moreover, as is the case with traditional banks, Augustus is bound by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulations, ensuring fair lending and treatment of consumers. This cautious approach underlines the regulatory hurdles that Augustus and other fintech firms will need to navigate in the ever-evolving banking landscape.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:23207,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103945?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h2>Why It Matters</h2><p>The OCC&#8217;s approval has broad implications beyond facilitating Augustus&#8217;s operations. It signals a recognition, at the regulatory level, of the growing influence of technology &#8212; notably artificial intelligence &#8212; in the banking industry. Financial institutions traditionally reliant on human-driven processes are being phased out by the digital revolution with AI leading the charge. This acceptance of an AI-native bank exemplifies this trend and opens up possibilities for other fintech companies aiming to disrupt the traditional banking model.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Moreover, investors eyeing the banking industry will likely view this development as a watershed moment. The successful incorporation of intelligent, efficient, and secure artificial intelligence systems in banking operations can potentially transform the industry. Fintech companies capable of integrating AI into their offerings could become attractive investment targets, and Augustus&#8217;s case could be the pivotal trigger that kicks off this domino effect.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg" width="1200" height="628" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:628,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:245089,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h2>What To Watch Next</h2><p>Keep a close eye on the progress of Augustus in the coming months. If they successfully navigate all the conditions and operational hurdles, their example might open the gate for other similar entities. Will we see more AI-native banks cropping up in the future? Augustus could certainly become a precedent-setting case.</p><p>Regulatory action in the near future is also worth noting. The OCC&#8217;s conditional approval signifies the start of a possible trend, but how regulatory bodies like the CFPB react to issues relating to AI and consumer protection is still unclear. The responses of these institutions will undoubtedly shape the path forward for AI integration in the banking sector.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" 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It represents a crucial inflection point, but the successful establishment of an AI-native bank is, nevertheless, contingent on navigating complex regulatory and operational challenges.</p><div><hr></div><p><a href="http://www.coinflask.net/">www.CoinFlask.net</a></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CoinFlask. Do your own research. This is not financial advice</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHL and MLB Sign With Polymarket and Kalshi as Their Unions Ask CFTC to Intervene]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a stunning convergence of traditional sports and decentralized finance, the National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) have inked fresh deals with prediction markets platform Polymarket and event derivatives marketplace Kalshi.]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/nhl-and-mlb-sign-with-polymarket</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/nhl-and-mlb-sign-with-polymarket</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:27:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VGyN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf0bd399-57df-4cd7-a12c-69b0d0afcf71_539x316.png" length="0" 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However, not everyone is thrilled about the leagues diving into the crypto and blockchain arena. Player unions from both sports have urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to step in, voicing concerns about possible ramifications of these agreements on the players and the integrity of the games.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7r8T!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F660b06ec-53f2-4fa4-a1c9-59e48600ed5e_1352x794.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!7r8T!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F660b06ec-53f2-4fa4-a1c9-59e48600ed5e_1352x794.jpeg 424w, 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Known as prediction markets, these platforms typically use blockchain technology to manage and record bets. Polymarket, which is built on the Ethereum blockchain, already made headlines during the 2020 US elections for being a popular venue of election outturn betting. By partnering with Polymarket and Kalshi, the NHL and MLB are introducing their fan bases to a new, digital form of engagement.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/fa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:283451,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/195801617?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5XjP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa932c11-60a3-4f22-ac3a-bd2d5c012023_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>However, it didn&#8217;t take long for the unions representing players from both the NHL and MLB to express unease about these partnerships. They&#8217;ve asked the CFTC, the US agency responsible for regulating commodity futures and option markets, to step in. Among the crux of the union&#8217;s concerns is that the introduction of a potentially lucrative betting market could make players more susceptible to manipulation, potentially impacting the integrity of their respective sports.</p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h2>Why It Matters</h2><p>The collaboration between the NHL, MLB, Polymarket, and Kalshi could prove to be a watershed moment for the broader acceptance of crypto platforms within mainstream sports leagues. It shows that even the traditionally cautious world of professional sports is recognizing the potential of blockchain and crypto technology. The integration of crypto platforms might serve as new avenues of fan engagement, potentially increasing viewership and enhancing monetization in the long run.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg" width="1352" height="794" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:794,&quot;width&quot;:1352,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:65407,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/196506115?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-u4z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4967dc02-33aa-4ad9-9fdd-ec3167f9075b_1352x794.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Despite the potential benefits, the unions&#8217; response also brings the integrity and ethical concerns associated with prediction markets to the fore. While the leagues are seeking new ways to advance fan engagement, they must also take into consideration the potential for game manipulation and other unscrupulous activities. It puts the broader question of the effective regulation of crypto platform integration into mainstream sports right at the center of this discourse.</p><p></p><h2>What To Watch Next</h2><p>Keep an eye out for how the CFTC responds to these concerns raised by NHL and MLB players&#8217; unions. Their decision could set a precedent for other regulatory bodies around the world as they grapple with the integration of blockchain technologies and decentralized finance within traditional sectors.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Additionally, depending on the outcome of the CFTC&#8217;s intervention, other major sports leagues might be influenced to follow in the footsteps of the NHL and MLB. Future partnerships between professional sports and crypto platforms could signal a growing acceptance of blockchain technology in mainstream industries. This could also potentially drive continued innovation in fan engagement within professional sports.</p><p>The NHL and MLB getting on board with crypto platforms is yet another sign of blockchain technology&#8217;s spreading influence in traditional spaces. However, as this unfolds, it&#8217;s crucial that the leagues stay vigilant against potential threats to the integrity of their sports. As always, deep-diving into the world of decentralized finance necessitates a tight balance between seeking innovation and ensuring the protection of everyone involved. Navigating this new landscape would require careful and critical consideration from both the sports leagues and the regulating authorities.</p><div><hr></div><p></p><p><a href="http://www.coinflask.net/">www.CoinFlask.net</a></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CoinFlask. Do your own research. This is not financial advice</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amboss Takes Center Stage: Launching Rails - a Self-Custodial Bitcoin Yield Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just when you thought the Bitcoin drama couldn't get any more exciting &#8212; Amboss rockets onto the stage with the launch of Rails, their novel Self-Custodial Bitcoin Yield Service.]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/amboss-takes-center-stage-launching</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/amboss-takes-center-stage-launching</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4fd9ec7e-1daf-4e87-a4c2-5a60bd4df263_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just when you thought the Bitcoin drama couldn't get any more exciting &#8212; Amboss rockets onto the stage with the launch of Rails, their novel Self-Custodial Bitcoin Yield Service. Rails is unapologetically ready to challenge your traditional notions of cryptocurrency investment, promising an enticing yield on your Bitcoin stash. Crypto-curious folks, prepare to be drawn into the fascinating world of Bitcoin yields!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3>Unmasking Amboss's Rails &#8212; What's the Hype? </h3><p>If you've dipped your toes into the cryptocurrency waters, you've probably been intrigued by services offering to grow your Bitcoin holdings. Amboss's Rails emerges as a unique player in this realm prioritizing user sovereignty and transparency above all.</p><p>Unlike the conventional crypto yield platforms that keep the custody of your coins, Rails leaves the control in your hands! You are the master of your Bitcoin; you choose when, where, and how much you're willing to lend.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Experience Unparalleled Freedom with Self-Custody </h3><p>The term 'Self-Custodial' may sound too technical, but it couldn't be simpler or more empowering. In a nutshell, it means YOU have exclusive control over your bitcoins.</p><p>Rails carves a new trajectory in the world of Bitcoin yield services by offering self-custodial features. While other services require you to deposit and leave your bitcoins in their custody to generate yields, Rails flips the script - simply connect your wallet, set your desired terms, and watch your Bitcoin yield grow while still retaining control of your coins! The sense of control and trust Rails imbues promises to be a game-changer in the crypto landscape.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:27864,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Step into a Transparent World of High Yields </h3><p>Drawing back the veils of complex terms and hidden conditions, Rails practices an ethos of transparency. It reveals real-time data about yields, risk analysis, and borrower collateral, allowing refined decision-making in lending your Bitcoin.</p><p>Moreover, Rails aims to connect lenders to institutional-grade borrowers directly, facilitating higher yields than ever. Your passive Bitcoin suddenly turns into an active income stream, all while dangling the keys in your pocket!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Envisioning Real-world Crypto Use Cases</h3><p>The powerful combination of control and high yield promoted by Rails brings a whole host of real-world use cases to the forefront.</p><p>For instance, consider self-employed professionals or freelancers in the gig economy. With the fluctuating nature of their incomes, Rails can present a consistent income source and a significant financial buffer. Furthermore, it can be an enticing opportunity for long-term Bitcoin holders looking for better returns than traditional savings accounts.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, 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It allows you to step into the driving seat of your crypto investment journey while traversing paths less charted.</p><p>So, are you ready to break the chains of conventional yield services and surge ahead with Rails?</p><p>What better place than <strong><a href="http://www.CoinFlask.net">CoinFlask</a></strong><a href="http://www.CoinFlask.net"> </a>to follow this exciting Crypto journey? <strong><a href="https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe">Subscribe </a></strong>now to stay ahead of the curve and be the first to receive all exciting crypto updates. Feel free to join the vibrant and innovative <strong><a href="http://www.CryptoPhilly.com">CryptoPhilly </a></strong>community - an ensemble of crypto enthusiasts ready to share, learn, and grow in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies. Take the leap towards an enlightened crypto adventure with Rails, CoinFlask, and CryptoPhilly!</p><div><hr></div><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific circumstances.</h6><div class="pullquote"><p><strong>&#128204; Need help?</strong></p></div><p><strong><a href="http://www.coinflask.net">CoinFlask</a> </strong>offers crypto tax advisory and reporting solutions tailored to your needs. 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This is not financial advice.</h6></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Saylor's 21 Wealth-Generating Secrets Revealed ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reinventing the Wheel at Bitcoin 2025]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/michael-saylors-21-wealth-generating</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/michael-saylors-21-wealth-generating</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:48:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0883c457-4d57-407d-90e8-ab8e6287d6bb_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Michael Saylor, a name now synonymous with Bitcoin and staunch crypto-advocacy, spilt open his wealth-generating treasure chest at Bitcoin 2025. The event witnessed Saylor presenting his famous 21 wealth strategies, all aimed at ensuring stronger-than-ever financial freedom in an era of digital assets. Intrigued? Let&#8217;s delve deeper, shall we?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3>The Digital Gold Phenomenon</h3><p>Over the past few years, Bitcoin has been waved around as &#8220;digital gold,&#8221; and for a good reason. Saylor's first nugget underpins this analogy, driving home the importance of bitcoin as a store of value in an increasingly digital world. This concept, he argues, is central when exploring wealth generation.</p><p>Owing to Bitcoin's scarcity (limited to 21 million Bitcoins), the digital currency offers a hedge against inflation. In an age of rampant money printing and financial instability, bitcoin&#8217;s value proposition is becoming hard to ignore.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Blockchain: The Unhacked Future is Here</h3><p>Saylor&#8217;s second key point focused on blockchain technology, which provides Bitcoin its core strength &#8211; the ability to prevent any form of fraudulence or hacking. This immutable, open-ledger technology empowers investors to ensure their wealth's safety and security. Case in point, the recent Colonial Pipeline&#8217;s ransomware attack ransom was tracked and partially retrieved due to the traceability offered by Bitcoin's blockchain.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>HODLing: A New Age Investment Mantra</h3><p>Saylor's advocacy for HODLing (Hold-On-for-Dear-Life) reflects a long-term view spreading like wildfire among crypto enthusiasts. This approach suggests investors should stick to their bitcoin investments and resist the urge to sell in response to volatile market waves.</p><p>For instance, if we flashback to the infamous 2018 crypto winter, those who HODLed saw astronomical gains in 2020 and 2021. This faith in Bitcoin's value is likely to generate substantial wealth in the long run.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, 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Numerous governments, financial institutions, and corporates are now recognizing Bitcoin's potential, further validating the leading cryptocurrency.</p><p>El Salvador recently adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, setting a revolutionary precedent for other countries. Moreover, PayPal and Visa now facilitate crypto transactions, showcasing the growing adoption within the mainstream financial ecosystem.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, 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This is not financial advice.</h6></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tether’s New Frontier: Aiming to be the World’s Biggest Bitcoin Miner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine the powerhouse of a cryptocurrency company that already controls an astonishing portion of the crypto-market stepping into the world of Bitcoin mining.]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/tethers-new-frontier-aiming-to-be</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/tethers-new-frontier-aiming-to-be</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:41:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bd149d6f-34b3-4204-bc37-23de20823701_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine the powerhouse of a cryptocurrency company that already controls an astonishing portion of the crypto-market stepping into the world of Bitcoin mining. Yes, we&#8217;re talking about Tether! The plot just got intriguing with the recent revelation from the Tether boss. In his recent interview, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, stated that Tether is going to become the biggest Bitcoin miner in the world. This game-changing statement sends vibrations throughout the crypto world raising eyebrows and inciting curiosity. So without further ado, let&#8217;s delve into it!</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3>What Exactly is Bitcoin Mining? </h3><p>For newbie crypto-enthusiasts, Bitcoin mining might seem a bit intimidating. However, fret not, as we break it down for you. Think of it as a high-tech gold mining operation; instead of pickaxes and spades, we use computers! Essentially, Bitcoin mining is the process of verifying and adding transactions to the blockchain, a public ledger, while producing new Bitcoins as a reward for the miners. The keyword here? Competition. It&#8217;s a relentless battle for computational supremacy.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:23207,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103945?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Tether&#8217;s Entry into Bitcoin Mining </h3><p>Ardoino&#8217;s statement has set the stage for a potentially revolutionary development within the crypto world. As it stands now, China primarily dominates the Bitcoin mining scene. Should Tether move into this space, it could trigger a major shift in the global crypto mining landscape. Tether is already a tagging giant with around 68% of the market share among stable coins, as per CoinMarketCap. Their entry into Bitcoin mining would indeed be a sight to behold.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg" width="1200" height="628" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:628,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:245089,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>What does this Mean for the Crypto World? </h3><p>Tether stepping onto the Bitcoin mining terrain is a development that could ripple throughout the crypto world. Given Tether&#8217;s global influence, it could potentially stabilize and expand Bitcoin&#8217;s value and availability. It could also decentralize the mining industry, previously heavily leaned to China. This could lead to heightened interest and investment in the sphere.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:27864,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Treading into Unchartered Territory </h3><p>Before this mouth-watering prospect becomes a reality, it's necessary to note the challenges Tether might face. High energy consumption, mining hardware and software modernization, cybersecurity threats, and regulatory compliances can be a few. Nevertheless, with Tether's impressive track record and significant resources at its disposal, it could very well handle these obstacles with dexterity.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Navigating Towards the Future</h3><p>Tether has always been a company that is not shy of embracing the future, and their prospective venture into Bitcoin mining is a testament to that. While the peaceful co-existence of stablecoins and Bitcoins was previously seen as the norm, the statement from Ardoino reflects a new era of collaboration where these two could fuse to redefine the blockchain space.</p><h3>Wrapping Up</h3><p>While Tether's Bitcoin mining ambition might set pulses racing in crypto land, it's undeniable that this could stimulate a wave of progressive developments within the industry. Whether this venture will become a reality or stay put as a future prospect is yet to be seen. For now, it appears that Ardoino has effectively set the gears in motion and has the crypto space brimming with anticipation!</p><p>So there you have it, folks! Don&#8217;t forget to keep an eye out for what&#8217;s to come. With these exciting developments on the horizon, there&#8217;s no better time to stay informed with CoinFlask. </p><div><hr></div><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. 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This is not financial advice.</h6></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyn Ulbricht Launches MACS at 2025 Bitcoin Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lyn Ulbricht Launches MACS at 2025 Bitcoin Conference to Fight Cruel Sentencing: A Revolutionary Leap in the Crypto-Sphere]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/lyn-ulbricht-launches-macs-at-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/lyn-ulbricht-launches-macs-at-2025</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:34:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/44d4b259-e487-445d-bbd9-aa58a2eb5e4e_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><h1>Lyn Ulbricht Launches MACS at 2025 Bitcoin Conference to Fight Cruel Sentencing: A Revolutionary Leap in the Crypto-Sphere</h1><p>Want to jump headfirst into the big waves of the Crypto-Sea this year? Last week's 2025 Bitcoin Conference unveiled everything you wished for and much more. The talk of the town was Lyn Ulbricht, mother of the infamous Silk Road creator, Ross Ulbricht, who stole the spotlight with an extraordinary announcement: The launch of MACS. So buckle up, because we'll take you on a thrilling journey into this revolution in crypto-justice.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3><strong>What is MACS &amp; Why Should You Care?</strong></h3><p>The Multi-Agency Collaboration System, MACS, was launched by Lyn Ulbricht to counter unfair sentencing, especially in offenses related to crypto. MACS aims to bring transparency, consistency, and fairness to the notoriously opaque and inconsistent world of sentencing. With blockchain&#8217;s unchangeable data, this system prioritizes accountability and humane treatment in the legal sphere&#8212;a necessary revolution considering the skyrocketing use of crypto and the consequential rise in related offenses.</p><p>Think of it like the scales of justice, rebalanced with a high-tech twist. Justice isn't about the heavy hand of the law, but the fair and reasonable application of it, and that's what Lyn's proposing with MACS.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><strong>The Story Behind MACS' inception</strong></h3><p>Lyn's strong commitment to MACS isn&#8217;t out of the blue. It was her son, Ross Ulbricht's sentencing to life imprisonment without parole in 2015 for his role in founding the Silk Road, a notorious online black market, which sparked the fire in her. This case, involving Bitcoin transactions, highlighted the harsh and inconsistent sentencing in crypto-related crimes. Lyn took it upon herself to create a solution: MACS.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:27864,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><strong>The Blockchain Effect: How Crypto Comes into Play</strong></h3><p>Let&#8217;s break down exactly why this is great news for those immersed in the crypto world. Blockchain technology&#8212;the backbone of all cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum&#8212;offers transparency, security, and decentralization. By leveraging this tech for MACS, Lyn initiates a leap towards a system that preserves the integrity of facts and decisions during sentencing.</p><p>Crypto, for all its wonderful qualities, offers some a path down less legal routes. With MACS, we can ensure that justice isn't just "blind", but fair and consistent. This could mitigate the fear many have of stepping foot in the crypto-world.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg" width="1200" height="628" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:628,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:245089,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103538?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><strong>A Future Vision for Fair Sentencing</strong></h3><p>Lyn's bold launch of MACS at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference not only put the crypto-community in the limelight for a global issue - the cruel and inconsistent sentencing in the legal system, but also tied the solution to crypto itself. The global adoption of this transparency tool could normalize and validate crypto use, advancing the decentralization movement while advocating for legal fairness in sentence reform. It's a win-win situation, and it's about time, wouldn't you agree?</p><p>The launch of MACS is a wakeup call to the crypto community and beyond to the transformative ways blockchain technology can be implemented. By connecting with Lyn&#8217;s endeavor, we all can play a part in this legal-tech revolution.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:23207,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103945?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></h3><p>CoinFlask applauds the brave initiative taken by Lyn Ulbricht, and we understand the significant implications it has for the crypto realm. With MACS, the unfair sentencing associated with crypto-related crimes could become a thing of the past, and crypto adoption, increasingly accepted and secure.</p><p>Want to dive deeper into the swirling ocean of cryptocurrency news, updates, and trends? Be the first to know the latest in the crypto world by following CoinFlask. Better yet, join the CryptoPhilly community for a direct connection with fellow crypto-enthusiasts and experts. Be the change you want to see in the crypto-sphere today. Let's navigate these exciting crypto-waves together, shall we?</p><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific circumstances.</h6><div class="pullquote"><p><strong>&#128204; Need help?</strong></p></div><p><strong><a href="http://www.coinflask.net">CoinFlask</a> </strong>offers crypto tax advisory and reporting solutions tailored to your needs. 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This is not financial advice.</h6></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack, Takes Historic Leap into Future with Lightning Payments at Bitcoin 2025]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/block-announces-bitcoin-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/block-announces-bitcoin-business</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 23:46:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4317e014-d62b-406e-b6d4-f721c6dfc266_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Block Announces Bitcoin Business Stack, Takes Historic Leap into Future with Lightning Payments at Bitcoin 2025</h1><p>Hello, fellow crypto enthusiasts! If you're ready for some groundbreaking developments in the Bitcoin universe, you've come to the right place. Today we're delving into Block's latest move in their continuous saga of cryptocurrency innovation. The plot thickens as Block announces its Bitcoin Business Stack and takes a historic leap with a lightning payments push at Bitcoin 2025. Sound fantastic? Well, strap in for the journey ahead.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3>BLOCK&#8217;s Bitcoin Business Stack: A Paradigm Shift?</h3><p>In an intriguing development that is sure to set tails wagging in the crypto-sphere, Block has shed some light on its new Bitcoin Business Stack. This is a high-impact offering for tech-savvy businesses that are jaunty enough to imbibe the beautiful chaos of crypto.</p><p>In a nutshell, the Bitcoin Business Stack is a suite of services designed to enable entrepreneurs and businesses to engage with the Bitcoin economy with greater ease and flexibility. Think of tools for everything, from accepting Bitcoin payments to managing digital assets and analyzing blockchain data.</p><p>Block hopes to make the benefits of Bitcoin accessible to businesses that otherwise may feel daunted by the technical complexities associated with digital currencies. By providing essential services in an integrated stack, the company hopes to attract and serve ventures that are eager to participate in the fast-growing Bitcoin economy.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, 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In a televised discussion at Bitcoin 2025, the company shared its audacious plan to accelerate the adoption of Lightning payments.</p><p>For the uninitiated, Lightning payments involve a second-layer protocol on top of the Bitcoin blockchain. This protocol enables faster and cheaper transactions by allowing parties to transact off-chain, settling their accounts on the blockchain only when necessary. It's a game-changer, serving the dual purpose of speeding up transactions and reducing the cost of using the Bitcoin network.</p><p>Beyond enabling small transactions or 'micropayments', this approach also has the potential to reduce congestion on the Bitcoin network. Block is embracing this rapidly emerging technology with open arms. They're effectively facilitating a paradigm shift in the way retailers, small businesses, and online platforms can conduct transactions using Bitcoin.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!eMYh!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0e7530aa-4479-420d-a9be-b5fc8e9c0eeb_1200x628.jpeg 848w, 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stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Making History at Bitcoin 2025</h3><p>By throwing its weight behind the Bitcoin Business Stack and Lightning payments, Block has positioned itself at the vanguard of a seismic shift in the Bitcoin landscape. These developments symbolize Block&#8217;s concerted push to bridge the gap between the traditional world of business and the fast-paced, revolutionary world of Bitcoin.</p><p>Looking at these announcements, it is clear that Block is up to something big in the Bitcoin world. It is not only pushing for mainstream adoption of Bitcoin but also ensuring that businesses have everything they need to leverage the power of this innovative digital currency.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Rrpw!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8459328b-b430-44b7-8b35-56b1d84e73c6_800x300.jpeg 848w, 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It's more than about offering products or services; this is about creating an ecosystem.</p><p>Block&#8217;s continuous endeavor to introduce breakthroughs not only contributes to the Bitcoin economy but also establishes them as pivotal players in the crypto world. It'll be exciting to see how these recent developments unfold and what this might mean for how we use Bitcoin in the future.</p><p>Ready for more updates and insights on the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies? Remember to follow CoinFlask and join our vibrant CryptoPhilly community. Stay one step ahead with us as we navigate this exciting journey through the crypto-sphere together. Welcome to a future powered by Bitcoin and shaped by innovators like Block!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. 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This is not financial advice.</h6>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Lightning Strike on Xverse]]></title><description><![CDATA[1.5 Million Users to Access Bitcoin&#8217;s Lightning Network Thanks to Sati]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/a-lightning-strike-on-xverse-15-million</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/a-lightning-strike-on-xverse-15-million</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 12:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c2f40c24-58e4-4623-b94a-a2cee854cc90_1080x1920.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello crypto explorers, we&#8217;ve got some electrifying news for you! The Bitcoin universe is all-abuzz as 1.5 million users are set to gain access to Bitcoin&#8217;s Lightning Network on Xverse, all thanks to the groundbreaking Sati! Intrigued yet? Let's dive right in and unravel this fantastic news that's shaking up the crypto world.</p><h3><br>Sati &#8211; The Game Changer</h3><p>For the uninitiated ones, you might be wondering, who or what is Sati? Sati, in the crypto context, is a groundbreaking suite of products and tools that are simplifying digital finance and boosting the adoption of Bitcoin. One key feature of Sati is its game-changing integration with Xverse, an advanced platform that supports numerous cryptocurrencies and digital assets. So, what&#8217;s unique about this integration, you ask? Well, this strategic alliance paves the way for 1.5 million users to access Bitcoin&#8217;s Lightning Network. Now, if that doesn&#8217;t pique your crypto curiosity, we don&#8217;t know what will!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png" width="1200" height="630" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:630,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:23207,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&amp;aff_id=35932&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163103945?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ep6n!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F61b3c68f-5c8c-4174-9b21-e78c07b01326_1200x630.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3>Lightning Network &#8211; Bitcoin's Secret Superpower</h3><p>At this point, the question running through your mind might be, what on earth is the Lightning Network? Well, the Lightning Network is a second layer solution built on top of Bitcoin&#8217;s blockchain. The aim of the Lightning Network is to speed up transactions and reduce costs, making Bitcoin easier to use for everyday transactions. It's Bitcoin's secret superpower, enabling rapid, low-fee payments, and it's about to be unleashed to 1.5 million users on Xverse!</p><p></p><h3>Sati and Xverse Integration &#8211; A Match Made in Crypto Heaven</h3><p>The integration between Sati and Xverse is significant for multiple reasons, and the most thrilling amongst them is the accessibility it offers to Bitcoin&#8217;s Lightning Network. This monumental move democratizes access to cheaper and faster transactions, something that was previously accessible only to a fortunate few. It's like giving everyone the keys to a super-fast, super-efficient crypto Ferrari. And who wouldn&#8217;t want that?</p><h3></h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png" width="710" height="382" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:382,&quot;width&quot;:710,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:195727,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4f2386dcdbf5&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163164691?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6pBS!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F10cd992e-90d3-45f7-822e-3f9dfcaa7f83_710x382.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><h3><br>What Does This Mean for You?</h3><p>With Sati bridging the gap between Bitcoin&#8217;s Lightning Network and Xverse, what&#8217;s in it for you? For starters, this integration simplifies the previously complex process of accessing the Lightning Network. If you're an Xverse user, you now have a straightforward path to exploit the efficiencies of the Lightning Network, potentially taking your crypto experience to a whole new level. Transacting with Bitcoin just got a whole lot faster and cheaper!</p><h3><br>The Future of Crypto with Sati and Xverse</h3><p>The Sati and Xverse integration symbolizes the future of crypto, blending technology and accessibility to deliver an enhanced crypto experience. It also reaffirms the narrative of Bitcoin being more than just a store of value; through the Lightning Network, it&#8217;s also an efficient medium for everyday transactions.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg" width="1200" height="628" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/cf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:628,&quot;width&quot;:1200,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:245089,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163102714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hj-z!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf68eabd-34c5-4463-96cc-d66e162c6acf_1200x628.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>As crypto enthusiasts, this momentous news puts you at the centre of an evolved Bitcoin experience. More importantly, it's a sign of more remarkable things to come in the crypto universe. And as always, CoinFlask will continue being your trusted crypto compass, guiding you through the exciting twists and turns of the digital finance world.</p><p>Phew! That was a whirlwind trip through the promise of the Sati and Xverse integration. So now that we&#8217;ve sparked your curiosity, it&#8217;s time to stoke the crypto flame. Keep your eyes on CoinFlask for more exciting crypto news, and join our vibrant CryptoPhilly community to stay connected with the latest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Because in the world of crypto, fortune indeed favours the informed! So hop onboard, let's delve deeper into the crypto abyss together!</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg" width="800" height="300" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:300,&quot;width&quot;:800,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:27864,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/i/163102714?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" title="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5YNO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf8a77d0-fd3b-43a6-955c-bd469a236b9a_800x300.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><div><hr></div><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific circumstances.</h6><div class="pullquote"><p><strong>&#128204; Need help?</strong></p></div><p><strong><a href="http://www.coinflask.net">CoinFlask</a> </strong>offers crypto tax advisory and reporting solutions tailored to your needs. Reach out for a consultation or check out our resources.</p><p>Check out tools like <strong><a href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate">Koinly</a></strong>, or <strong><a href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx">CoinTracker</a> </strong>to simplify the process. <em>(Affiliate links may apply.)</em></p><p><strong>Got questions or want us to cover a topic?</strong> Follow us on Twitter <em><strong><a href="https://x.com/coinflask">@CoinFlask</a></strong></em> or <em><strong><a href="https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe">subscribe </a></strong></em>to our newsletter for weekly insights.</p><p><strong>Stay curious. Stay safe. Stack smart.</strong></p><div class="pullquote"><p><strong><a href="http://www.CryptoPhilly.com">www.CryptoPhilly.com</a></strong></p><h6>Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CoinFlask. Do your own research. This is not financial advice.</h6></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Big Bitcoin Bash: Expectations from BTCfi & L2s in Sin City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bitcoin Conference 2025]]></description><link>https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/the-big-bitcoin-bash-expectations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blog2.coinflask.net/p/the-big-bitcoin-bash-expectations</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[CoinFlask]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 12:58:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5d03ef95-6c5e-4d21-82f7-b581b5a0cc5e_1890x1890.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s always a thrilling buzz in the always-lit city of Las Vegas, and the stakes will be sky-high when it comes to the much-anticipated Bitcoin Conference! The thrill of the crypto chase paired with the neon glam of Vegas - sounds enthralling, doesn't it? While all eyes are on the lucrative lineup, we at CoinFlask are taking a keen interest in two prominent players: BTCfi and L2s. </p><p>Both of these companies are set to make a substantial impact in the crypto arena, and we cannot wait to bring you an insider&#8217;s look at what's in store. So buckle up, as we dive into what to expect from BTCfi &amp; L2s at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Vegas. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">CoinFlask&#8217;s Blog is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p><h3><strong>Unlocking Digital Wealth: BTCfi</strong></h3><p>First up is BTCfi. If you've been tuning into the crypto noise, you&#8217;ve probably heard about BTCfi's revolutionary model of Bitcoin banking. This cryptobank stresses on the principle of 'income-generating digital assets', a transformative movement away from traditional finance modes. Crypto enthusiasts are eager to learn more about BTCfi. Being frontrunners in the Bitcoin banking landscape, their inclusion in the Bitcoin Conference adds more spark to the event. So what can we expect? </p><ol><li><p><strong>Bitcoin Lending: </strong>One of BTCfi's primary strengths is Bitcoin lending. This concept allows holders to earn an interest rate on their Bitcoin by lending it out. It&#8217;s like putting your money to work even when you're not. We&#8217;re all ears for any major announcements or enhancements regarding this service. </p></li><li><p><strong>Defi Integration:</strong> BTCfi is known for their innovation in weaving together Bitcoin and decentralized finance (DeFi). Anticipate vital insights on how this integration can pave the way for financially inclusive, transparent, and profitable crypto investment. </p></li></ol><h3><strong>Bridging Gaps with L2s</strong> </h3><p>Next in line is L2s. What was the last thing you bought using Bitcoin? If you had to scrunch your eyebrows hard, you're not alone. This is where L2s comes in. They aim to streamline crypto transactions, making it as easy as using cash or card for everyday purchases. </p><p>They're bringing some exciting things to the table, and we can't wait to reveal what's under the veil. </p><ol><li><p><strong>Seamless Payments:</strong> We expect L2s to delve into their vision of ensuring instant and inexpensive Bitcoin transactions. More insights on this could completely reshape our everyday spending habits. </p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Innovations: </strong>Furthermore, we look forward to understanding their proposed solutions on overcoming Bitcoin&#8217;s transaction limitations. From lightning networks to innovative sidechains, it's time for layer 2 solutions to shine. </p></li></ol><h3><strong>The Glittering Gala in The Gambling City</strong></h3><p>As we edge closer to the Bitcoin Conference in Vegas, the excitement only grows manifold. Both BTCfi and L2s promise path-breaking presentations, unveiling crypto trends that might well define the future of the financial markets. As an essential part of the crypto fam, we're thrilled to bring you the latest and greatest from this crypto extravaganza. </p><p>Can&#8217;t make it to Vegas? No worries. Just make sure you're following <strong><a href="http://www.CoinFlask.net">CoinFlask</a></strong><a href="http://www.CoinFlask.net"> </a>for exclusive on-ground updates, deep dives into presentations, and post-conference analysis. And here's a bonus: join the <strong><a href="http://www.CryptoPhilly.com">CryptoPhilly</a></strong><a href="http://www.CryptoPhilly.com"> </a>community to connect with like-minded crypto enthusiasts, share your thoughts, and stay updated with the latest happenings in the world of crypto. Look forward to seeing you there! </p><p>The glitzy neon lights of Vegas are calling. Are you ready?</p><div><hr></div><h6>Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional regarding your specific circumstances.</h6><div class="pullquote"><p><strong>&#128204; Need help?</strong></p></div><p><strong><a href="http://www.coinflask.net">CoinFlask</a> </strong>offers crypto tax advisory and reporting solutions tailored to your needs. Reach out for a consultation or check out our resources.</p><p>Check out tools like <strong><a href="https://koinly.io/?via=32C05E91&amp;utm_source=affiliate">Koinly</a></strong>, or <strong><a href="https://coinledger.io?fpr=seaqx">CoinTracker</a> </strong>to simplify the process. <em>(Affiliate links may apply.)</em></p><p><strong>Got questions or want us to cover a topic?</strong> Follow us on Twitter <em><strong><a href="https://x.com/coinflask">@CoinFlask</a></strong></em>  or <em><strong><a href="https://blog2.coinflask.net/subscribe">subscribe </a></strong></em>to our newsletter for weekly insights.</p><p><strong>Stay curious. Stay safe. Stack smart.</strong></p><div class="pullquote"><p><strong><a href="http://www.CryptoPhilly.com">www.CryptoPhilly.com</a></strong></p><h6>Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CoinFlask. Do your own research. This is not financial advice.</h6></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>