The United States is now running a Bitcoin node while Tesla holds onto its reserves. Meanwhile, major tech and finance firms are ramping up initiatives, including AI funds, crypto regulation, and BTC accumulation.
Tesla is holding its BTC
Tesla hasn't sold any of its $900 million in Bitcoin in Q1 2026. This decision strengthens the perception of Bitcoin as a strategic asset, with its valuation hovering around $78,000 and institutional interest confirming.
The US Treasury is pushing for crypto regulation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Senate to pass legislation on the cryptocurrency market structure. He also stated that crypto will become a 'very important payment method.' This initiative aims to enhance the legal security of the sector, while institutional players like Ark Invest and BlackRock highlight the economic potential of digital assets.
FTX and the missed capital gains
FTX would now have around $114 billion in assets if its lawyers hadn't sold certain positions, including those in Anthropic, Solana, and SpaceX. These sales deprived the platform of a major potential capital gain, especially following Anthropic's record valuation.
Naval Ravikant launches USVC
Naval Ravikant has launched USVC, a venture fund accessible from $500, offering exposure to major AI startups like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI. This launch comes amidst record valuations in the sector, with Nvidia and other players participating in massive funding rounds.
The documentary 'Finding Satoshi'
The documentary 'Finding Satoshi' claims that Hal Finney and Len Sassaman are the co-creators of Bitcoin. The film reignites the debate on the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, reminding us that Finney received the first Bitcoin transaction in 2009.