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G’day Bitcoiner,

Here’s the week in Bitcoin treasuries.

🇺🇸🚀 Senator Lummis' New BITCOIN Act Paves the Way for a U.S. Reserve Exceeding 1M BTC!

🎬💡 IATSE Local 728 Becomes First Private-Sector Union to Invest in Bitcoin!

🇺🇸💰🇩🇪 Deutsche Bank Says U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plan Could Reshape Global Finance

📢🚀 Rumble Adds $17.1M in Bitcoin to Treasury

📈🔥 Bitwise Launches Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB)

🇺🇸🚀 Senator Lummis' New BITCOIN Act Paves the Way for a U.S. Reserve Exceeding 1M BTC!

📢 Senator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced the BITCOIN Act, a ground-breaking bill that could see the United States holding over 1 million BTC as part of its strategic reserve. 🇺🇸💰

🔑 Key Takeaways from the New BITCOIN Act

✅ 1M+ BTC Reserve: The U.S. will acquire 200,000 BTC per year for 5 years and can exceed 1M BTC through forfeitures, state contributions, and gifts. 💎🙌
✅ Strengthening Economic Security: The act aims to leverage Bitcoin to boost financial innovation while tackling national debt. 🏦📈
✅ Bipartisan Support: New co-sponsors include Senators Jim Justice, Tommy Tuberville, Roger Marshall, Marsha Blackburn, and Bernie Moreno. 🏛️🤝
✅ Bitcoin Forks & Airdrops: The bill formalizes a process for managing forked assets and airdrops, ensuring only the most valuable assets are retained. ⚡🔄

🔥 Why This Matters

The BITCOIN Act codifies President Trump’s recent executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a Digital Asset Stockpile. This move could solidify Bitcoin’s role in national financial policy and further integrate it into U.S. economic strategy. 🇺🇸⚡

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🎬💡 IATSE Local 728 Becomes First Private-Sector Union to Invest in Bitcoin!

The future of labour unions just changed forever!

⚡🎥 IATSE Local 728, representing 3,000 entertainment industry workers, has become the first private-sector union in the U.S. to put Bitcoin on its balance sheet -and they’re holding it in self-custody. 🚀🔑

💡 Why This Move Is Historic:

✅ Financial Security for Workers 💰 – Bitcoin is a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
✅ True Labour Empowerment ✊ – No reliance on banks or third parties—workers control their own treasury.
✅ A Bold Stand Against Fiat Manipulation 🏛️ – “Bitcoin isn’t a gamble—it’s a strategy,” the union says.
✅ Setting a New Standard 📜 – This could inspire other unions to follow suit, reshaping the labour movement.

💬 IATSE Local 728’s Message:

“For too long, unions have played defense in a system rigged against workers. That ends now. With Bitcoin, we aren’t just negotiating contracts - we are securing economic freedom. We are setting the standard. We are taking action.”

This move was overwhelmingly approved by IATSE Local 728 members and executed with the help of Proof of Workforce, a non-profit helping unions adopt Bitcoin through education-based initiatives.

🚀 What’s Next?

🔹 A standing committee will explore ways to integrate Bitcoin into long-term financial security for members.
🔹 Unions nationwide may now see Bitcoin as a path to true economic sovereignty.
🔹 “Lights, Camera, Bitcoin!” 🎬✨ – The labour movement is stepping into the future of money.

Is this the start of a Bitcoin revolution in unions? ⚡🔥

🇺🇸💰🇩🇪 Deutsche Bank Says U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Plan Could Reshape Global Finance

The U.S.’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is making waves 🌊 - and Deutsche Bank believes it could transform global finance!

🔑 Key Insights from Deutsche Bank:

✅ Bitcoin = Digital Gold 🏆 - With its fixed supply and decentralization, BTC is emerging as a hard reserve asset for financial stability.
✅ Hedge Against Inflation 📉🔥 - Holding Bitcoin could strengthen the U.S. economy and diversify reserves beyond traditional assets.
✅ Global Influence on Bitcoin Policy 🌎⚖️ - The U.S. could lead the way in Bitcoin regulation, similar to its historical role with the gold standard.
✅ Debt Reduction Potential 💸🔗 - As Bitcoin’s value grows, it could help ease national debt burdens over time.

💡 Where’s the Bitcoin Coming From?

The U.S. Bitcoin reserve will initially be seeded from confiscated BTC 🏛️⚖️, reducing reliance on taxpayer funding. But the government is also exploring budget-neutral strategies to expand holdings, including:
🔹 Issuing Bitcoin-backed bonds to attract investment without adding to national debt 📜💰
🔹 Allowing states to contribute Bitcoin to the reserve while keeping ownership rights separate 🏛️🔑
🔹 Partnering with energy producers to mine Bitcoin from stranded or excess energy ⚡⛏️
🔹 Incentivizing private-sector Bitcoin deposits in exchange for tax benefits or regulatory incentives 🤝📈
🔹 Repricing U.S. Gold Certificates to current market value to unlock capital for Bitcoin purchases without increasing government debt 🏦✨

📢🚀 Rumble Adds $17.1M in Bitcoin to Treasury

Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM), the video-sharing and cloud services giant has purchased 188 BTC at an average price of $91,000 per coin, consistent with its previously announced Bitcoin treasury strategy to allocate up to $20 million to Bitcoin.

📈 What’s Next?

Rumble’s Bitcoin allocation strategy remains flexible, with future purchases dependent on market conditions, BTC price movements, and company cash needs.

Short ₿its 🌟

🇯🇵🚀 Metaplanet Buys $13.2M More Bitcoin, Now Holds $250M in BTC!

Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has added 162 BTC to its treasury, bringing its total holdings to 3,050 BTC ($250M) as it ramps up its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

CEO Simon Gerovich reported a BTC yield of 53.2% for Q1 2025, far exceeding the firm's 35% target, reinforcing its focus on maximizing Bitcoin-per-share (BPS) growth. 🏦🔥

📈🔥 Bitwise Launches Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF (OWNB)

Bitwise has introduced OWNB, an ETF tracking companies with at least 1,000 BTC in their treasuries, including MicroStrategy (MSTR), MARA, CleanSpark, and Riot Platforms.

With corporate Bitcoin holdings now exceeding $54B, this ETF capitalizes on the growing trend of businesses adopting BTC as a strategic reserve asset. 🚀🏦

🟠 Michael Saylor’s Strategy Plans to Raise $21B for More Bitcoin!

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has launched a new “ATM Program” to raise up to $21 billion for BTC purchases. Currently holding 499,000 BTC ($41.2B), the company has added 52,696 BTC in 2025 alone, achieving a 6.9% BTC yield year-to-date with a 15% target for 2025. 🔥🏦💎

🇷🇺🟠 Russia Eyes Its Own MicroStrategy? Central Bank Proposes Crypto Trading for Select Investors

The Bank of Russia is exploring a three-year crypto trial allowing select high-net-worth investors and financial institutions to trade and hold Bitcoin under an experimental legal regime.

While retail crypto payments remain banned, the move could pave the way for a “Russian MicroStrategy”—a company dedicated to accumulating BTC à la Michael Saylor’s Strategy. 🔥🏦

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