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G’day Bitcoiner,

Here’s the week in Bitcoin treasuries.

🇸🇻 El Salvador Defies IMF Pressure - Keeps Buying Bitcoin!

🚨 U.S. to Announce Bitcoin Strategic Reserve? 🚨

🔋 Belarus Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Monetize Surplus Energy

🚨 Texas Senate Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill

🔥 Wedbush: 5% of Public Companies to Hold Bitcoin Within a Year

🇸🇻 El Salvador Defies IMF Pressure - Keeps Buying Bitcoin!

🚀 Bukele Stands Firm on Bitcoin, IMF Deal Won’t Stop BTC Accumulation

El Salvador isn’t backing down. Despite signing a $1.4 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that restricts government Bitcoin involvement, President Nayib Bukele made it clear: Bitcoin purchases will continue.

💬 “If it didn’t stop when the world ostracized us… it won’t stop now.” – Bukele, March 5

🔥 El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office confirmed another BTC buy, pushing total holdings to 6,101 BTC (~$530M).

The IMF’s New Rules vs. Bukele’s Bitcoin Vision

The IMF agreement comes with strict conditions:
❌ No voluntary BTC purchases (only seizures or legal enforcement).
❌ No government Bitcoin mining.
❌ Bitcoin payments no longer mandatory.

While El Salvador agreed to scale back some policies, Bukele’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy remains untouched.

Bitcoiners Demand Clarity

📢 Some in the Bitcoin space want answers.

• Samson Mow (JAN3 CEO) questioned how El Salvador will navigate the IMF restrictions.

• John Carvalho (Synonym CEO) asked: “What’s the long-term plan?”

• Stacy Herbert (El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office) fired back at doubters: “Some Bitcoiners trust the IMF over El Salvador’s actions recorded on the Bitcoin blockchain.”

What’s Next?

While Bukele remains committed to BTC, the IMF’s oversight raises questions about future moves—will El Salvador find workarounds, or will pressure mount?

📊 One thing is clear: El Salvador is as committed as ever to stacking Bitcoin.

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🚨 U.S. to Announce Bitcoin Strategic Reserve? 🚨

Trump Set to Unveil Bitcoin Plan at White House Crypto Summit

🚀 Bitcoin to Be Treated Differently from Altcoins
Lutnick made it clear: Bitcoin isn’t just another crypto. Unlike altcoins, Bitcoin has:
✅ No issuer
✅ No central control
✅ No counterparty risk

🚨 The Bitcoin Reserve Race Is Heating Up 🚨

The U.S. is making moves—will the rest of the world keep up?

China, Russia, and the UAE are rumoured to be stacking Bitcoin behind closed doors. Switzerland and the Czech Republic may have to fast-track their reserve plans. Once the U.S. officially steps in, most nations will have no choice but to follow.

A formal Bitcoin reserve isn’t just inevitable—it’s a global reset. The question is: Will your country lead or lag?

🌍 Geopolitical Game Theory at Play
The digital race for monetary sovereignty is heating up. A U.S. Bitcoin reserve would set off a domino effect, accelerating adoption worldwide.

👀 Friday U.S time the White House Crypto Summit could change everything. Stay tuned! 🚀investors embracing BTC, the game has changed.

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🔋 Belarus Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Monetize Surplus Energy

Belarus is looking to turn excess electricity into digital gold. President Alexander Lukashenko has reportedly directed his administration to explore Bitcoin mining as a way to capitalize on the country's surplus energy.

💡 Why now?

• The U.S. is moving toward a national crypto reserve.

• Russia is integrating Bitcoin mining into its economic strategy.

• Bitcoin mining is proving to be highly profitable—adding $4.1B+ to the U.S. economy annually.

Lukashenko is considering two bold moves:
1️⃣ State-backed Bitcoin mining using government resources.
2️⃣ Selling electricity to private mining ventures.

Bitcoin environmentalist Daniel Batton highlights research showing that Bitcoin mining using wasted or surplus energy actually boosts sustainability—challenging the outdated narrative of mining as an environmental burden.

🚨 Texas Senate Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill

The Texas Senate just passed SB-21 (25-5), putting the state on track to hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made it a priority, and Bitcoin advocates like Pierre Rochard backed it hard

Lawmakers compared Bitcoin to digital gold and argued it could hedge against inflation and economic instability. 💰⚡

This move comes just as President Trump is rumoured to be preparing to announce a federal Bitcoin reserve.

If SB-21 clears the Texas House, Texas could become the first U.S. state to hold Bitcoin—setting the stage for others to follow.

Short ₿its 🌟

🇷🇺 Russia Snubs Bitcoin, Stacks Yuan & Gold Instead 🏦

While the world looks to Bitcoin, Russia is officially going all-in on 🥇 gold (40%) and 🇨🇳 yuan (60%) for its National Wealth Fund. Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev believes Bitcoin is too volatile and won’t be included—at least for now.

With the 🇺🇸 U.S. reportedly planning a crypto national reserve, will Russia’s old-school strategy pay off? Or will it be forced to pivot? 🔥💰

🇯🇵 Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC, Stock Soars 19% 📈

Japanese Bitcoin Treasury company Metaplanet just bought the dip, adding 497 Bitcoin ($44M) to its growing stash—sending its stock up 19% in a single day. With 2,888 BTC now on its balance sheet, Metaplanet is Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder and aims for 21,000 BTC by 2026.

🔥 Wedbush: 5% of Public Companies to Hold Bitcoin Within a Year 🚀

Wedbush Securities predicts that 5% of public companies will integrate Bitcoin into their treasuries within the next 12 months, signalling a massive wave of institutional adoption.

🇧🇷 Brazilian Fintech Meliuz Adopts Bitcoin Reserve, Shares Soar 25% 🚀

Meliuz (CASH3.SA) is shifting up to 10% of its cash reserves into Bitcoin, aiming for long-term returns and positioning itself as a leader in Brazil’s corporate Bitcoin adoption.

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