Strategy (ex-MicroStrategy) breaks "never sell BTC" doctrine: tactical sales unlock $2.2B tax benefit, buyback shares to crush shorts. Bitcoin shifts from "untouchable digital gold" to active capital allocation tool. Evolution or compromise of conviction? #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

Strategy Opens Door To Bold Bitcoin Sales Pivot Unlocking $2.2 Billion Tax Benefit

Strategy just opened the door to tactical Bitcoin sales in a major treasury pivot. Executives signaled they will consider selling BTC to optimize c...

The U.S. government holds 328,372 BTC worth $25B — and still got $46M stolen due to custody failures. If governments can't secure Bitcoin properly, why trust exchanges with yours? Self-custody isn't optional. It's survival. #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr #SelfCustod

Unchained

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Update Coming 'in the Next Few Weeks,' White House Adviser Says - Unchained

White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt said the administration has a breakthrough on the reserve's legal framework and plans to announce next...

Can you truly build Bitcoin sovereignty from inside the EU's regulatory pressure cooker? This debate challenges the "just leave" narrative—maybe the hardest form of Bitcoin adoption isn't escaping jurisdiction, but standing ground and building parallel systems where freedom seems impossible. #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Sequans promised to hold 3,000 BTC as "long-term store of value." Now they've sold half under financial pressure. Is corporate Bitcoin strategy conviction or speculation? When revenue drops, "digital gold" becomes the first to liquidate. #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

Sequans Sells 1,025 Bitcoin As Revenue Falls, Losses Mount

Sequans Communications sold 1,025 bitcoin during the first quarter of 2026, cutting its digital asset reserves nearly in half.

bitcoinprivacy.wiki just launched - a knowledge base dedicated to Bitcoin privacy practices. But here's the thing: do you actually care about on-chain privacy, or do you think "I have nothing to hide"? Community debate is already heating up on Stacker News. 🤔 Do you actively practice Bitcoin privacy (coinjoin, payjoin, coin control)? #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Home - BitcoinPrivacy.Wiki

In-depth educational resources on Bitcoin privacy - covering UTXOs, CoinJoin, Lightning Network privacy, and advanced privacy analysis

Kraken's $600M acquisition of Hong Kong's Reap signals Big Crypto's bet on stablecoin payments across Asia. But stablecoins remain fiat in digital wrapping. As institutions race to control payment rails, who's actually securing monetary sovereignty? #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Kraken to buy stablecoin payments firm Reap in $600 million deal: Bloomberg

Kraken owner Payward will acquire Hong Kong-based Reap Technologies as the crypto exchange expands its stablecoin and payments infrastructure busin...

Fedi is bringing Bitcoin payments to India's massive UPI merchant network—but is this really "Bitcoin payments"? When custodial solutions become the path to adoption, are we expanding freedom or just rebuilding banks with different branding? 🤔 Would you use a custodial Lightning solution like Fedi to pay at local merchants, or do you insist on self-custody even if it means fewer places accept your sats?

256D: Unlock Bitcoin Payments Across India’s UPI Merchant Network with Fedi - April 13, 2026

256D on Fedi bridges Bitcoin Lightning and India

Bitcoin hit $80,000, but here's the real question: Do you actually OWN your Bitcoin? Price pumps are just numbers on screen. True freedom starts when YOU hold the keys. When exchanges collapse, you'll learn what "Not your keys, not your coins" really means. Bitcoin has broken the $80,000 mark. Where are your Bitcoins right now? A) My Bitcoins are in my own wallet. I control the private keys. Whether the exchange goes under or not is none of my business. B) My Bitcoins are still on an exchange. I find it more convenient to keep them there. I haven't learned how to self-custody them yet. Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr #SelfCustody #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins

Unchained

Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 as Trump's Project Freedom Eases Strait of Hormuz Fears - Unchained

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time since January as Trump’s Project Freedom announcement and easing Iran tensions fueled a risk-on ...

UC appoints Katherine Yelick to lead Berkeley Lab's quantum information science & AI research starting July 1. As top-tier labs race toward quantum breakthroughs, how much time does Bitcoin's ECDSA encryption really have left? 🤔 When world-class labs accelerate quantum computing research, do you believe Bitcoin developers can upgrade our cryptography in time? A) I trust the Bitcoin dev community — we'll migrate to quantum-resistant signatures before any real threat emerges, I'm HODLing B) I'm concerned the upgrade coordination might be too slow or contentious when quantum computers become practical #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

The Quantum Insider

UC Names Katherine Yelick for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

UC appoints Katherine Yelick as director of Berkeley Lab, strengthening leadership in AI, computing, and scientific research.

Bitcoin crosses $81k as BlackRock captures 70% of ETF inflows. While Wall Street giants accumulate, Malaysians wait for "the right time." But here's the question—who decides when that moment is? 🤔 When institutional giants like BlackRock are buying billions in Bitcoin, what's your move as a Malaysian? A) I'm stacking sats regularly—institutions follow where value leads, I'm already there B) I'm waiting for clearer signals—need to see how this plays out first #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Price Tops $81,000 For First Time Since January

Bitcoin price surged above $81,000 for the first time since January 2026.

Day 2 of Consensus Miami underway — while global institutions and policymakers gather in Miami to shape Bitcoin's future, where does Malaysia stand? The real question: will boardroom consensus translate into real adoption on KL streets, or just more talk? A) I'll start accumulating Bitcoin now, before waiting for consensus at the conference or government approval. B) I'm observing the outcomes of these international conferences and will enter the market once the regulatory framework is clear. #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Consensus Miami Day 2: Real-time coverage and highlights from on the ground

It's day two of Consensus Miami 2026 on Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.

Coinbase cuts 14% of staff, shifting to AI-driven operations. CEO Armstrong says engineers now ship in days what teams needed weeks for. As the world's largest exchange reinvents itself with tech, Malaysian Bitcoiners must rethink what real moats look like in this revolution. 🤔 When exchanges use AI to replace humans and cut costs, where does that leave YOU as a Bitcoin holder in Malaysia? A) I self-custody my Bitcoin — exchanges are just on-ramps, not my bank B) I keep most of my Bitcoin on exchanges — they're too big to fail Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

Coinbase Cuts 14% Of Workforce, Signals AI-Driven Future

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took to Twitter to announce that Coinbase will cut 14% of its workforce as part of a shift toward an AI-driven operati...

Digital Hijrah argues digital sovereignty isn't just self-custody—it's a complete lifestyle migration. But real talk: how many Bitcoiners actually exited Big Tech ecosystems? Or did we just switch wallets and call it a day? 🤔 Have you migrated your daily digital life beyond just Bitcoin self-custody? A) I've moved to FOSS tools, self-host my data, and ditched Big Tech services B) I self-custody Bitcoin, but still rely on Google/Apple for daily life #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Digital Hijrah — A Practical Guide to Digital Sovereignty

NYSE tokenization partners warn that synthetic stock tokens mislead retail traders—exploiting regulatory gaps and using company names without approval. As TradFi rushes into tokenization while preserving old tricks, this proves Bitcoin's permissionless, decentralized design is the only shield for ordinary Malaysians against institutional games. A) I hold Bitcoin directly and do not rely on any institution's tokenization commitment. B) I will wait until the Malaysian regulatory framework is mature before considering these tokenized products. Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

NYSE tokenization partners warn synthetic stock tokens could mislead retail traders

Offshore synthetic tokens may not represent the underlying equity, use company names without approval, and exploit regulatory arbitrage.

While the world stacks sats, Malaysia picks ETFs - letting Wall Street be the middleman. Is this really the best way for regular folks? 🤔 How should Malaysians hold Bitcoin? #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Strategy pauses bitcoin (BTC) buys before Tuesday earnings

Michael Saylor says the company will resume purchases next week, but the pause lands as analysts focus on losses and the growing complexity of Stra...

While others panic sell, smart money stacks sats. Bear markets build wealth, bull markets just reveal it. Are you accumulating or waiting? SEA frens, what's your move now? #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

Strive's (ASST) Bitcoin Treasury Crosses 15,000 BTC After $33.9 Million Purchase

Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) said Monday its Bitcoin treasury has topped 15,000 BTC after it acquired 444 bitcoin for $33.9 million at an average pr...

While the world hoards Bitcoin, Malaysia chooses to wait. Maybe "slow is smooth" is SEA's real strategy. Should Malaysia go aggressive or stay cautious? Malaysia's Bitcoin move: A: Aggressive BTC reserve NOW B: Watch & learn from others first Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin (BTC) takes another aim at $80,000 as stocks rise, oil drops on Iran optimism

The crypto asset rose nearly 3% over the past 24 hours.

While nations stack sats, Malaysia chooses "no holding" Bitcoin - smartest move or missed opportunity? Regulation before accumulation might be the play. Best Bitcoin strategy for SEA nations? A) Stack like El Salvador B) Regulate first like Malaysia Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

U.S. senators won't be weighing in on prediction markets bets after banning themselves

The Senate agreed unanimously to revise its rules to ban members and their staffs from wagers on prediction markets platforms.

While the world obsesses over BTC price, real wealth transfer is happening in SEA—not through trading, but Lightning payments at your local mamak. Bitcoin's future in SEA: A) Daily payment tool (like cash) B) Investment asset (like gold) English: "Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇" #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Bitcoin Magazine

From NYSE Gut Punch To 'One App For Money': Exodus Bets Self‑Custody Can Power Everyday Life

Exodus used its hometown summit in Omaha to argue that self-custody is moving from niche crypto tool to full-stack payments infrastructure, even as...

While the world hoards Bitcoin, Malaysia still debates legality. Maybe being "behind" is the real opportunity—regulatory gaps = prime time for grassroots builders. Who should define SEA's Bitcoin future? 🔥 Malaysia's biggest Bitcoin obstacle: A) Unclear government regulations B) Lack of public awareness Pick A = Zap 21 sats ✅ Pick B = Reply why 👇 #Bitcoin #Malaysia #BTC #Nostr

Tether posts $1.04 billion in first-quarter profit, reaches $8.23 billion reserve buffer

The stablecoin issuer said the crypto market was highly volatile during the quarter.