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Americans are heating their homes with bitcoin this winter​

  • Entrepreneurs are racing to repurpose and capitalize on heat that is wasted in cryptocurrency mining.
  • Bitcoin mining generates enough heat annually for Finland’s needs, but most goes up into the air, according to an analysis from digital assets brokerage K33.
  • That’s led to recent innovations like a $900 space heater that also doubles as a bitcoin mining rig, but skeptics say the growing crypto home heating market is an inefficient method of providing warmth and managing energy bills.
As winter’s chill settles in across the U.S., and electricity bills become a bigger budgeting issue, most Americans will rely on their usual sources of warmth, such as home heating oil, natural gas, and electric furnaces. But in a few cases, crypto is generating the heat, and if some of the nascent crypto heat industry’s proponents are correct, someday its use as a source within homes and buildings will be much more widespread.

Let’s start with the basics: the computing power of crypto mining generates a lot of heat, most which just ends up vented into the air. According to digital assets brokerage, K33, the bitcoin mining industry generates about 100 TWh of heat annually — enough to heat all of Finland. This energy waste within a very energy-intense industry is leading entrepreneurs to look for ways to repurpose the heat for homes, offices, or other locations, especially in colder weather months.

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"... Higher electricity costs, driven in part by the rapid growth of artificial-intelligence data centers, are squeezing mining profitability and prompting operators to liquidate holdings. ..."

That's the head shot.
 

Bitcoin’s earliest billionaire empties entire portfolio after market crash​

Bitcoin (BTC) whale Owen Gunden has sold his entire holdings.

The eighth richest crypto holder in the world has unloaded roughly $1.3 billion worth of BTC over the past month as retail sentiment plunges.

Blockchain data from Arkham shows the wallet attributed to Gunden transferred his final 2,499 BTC, worth $228 million, to Kraken on Nov. 20.

More:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...ter-market-crash/ar-AA1QPiFs?ocid=socialshare
 

Largest on-chain crypto whales exit positions as market watchers turn bearish​

Wallet addresses associated with the second-largest losing position on Hyperliquid have closed their BTC and ETH long positions, realizing a loss of $10.68 million. The whale then immediately opened a short position on ETH with a 6x leverage.

The prevailing market conditions in the crypto ecosystem have created a challenging environment for both traders and investors. On-chain data from blockchain explorer Onchain Lens indicates that a whale associated with Hyperliquid’s second-largest loser address has closed its 6x leveraged ETH position.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...ers-turn-bearish/ar-AA1QPKaU?ocid=socialshare
 
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MSCI’s rule is simple: when cryptocurrency exceeds 50% of your assets, you’re not a company. You’re a fund. MicroStrategy is at 77%. They crossed the line months ago.

On January 15, 2026 … every pension fund and index tracker that owns MicroStrategy stock must sell.

Not because they want to. Because the index forces them. Algorithms don’t negotiate.
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Bitcoin sheds 10% in a week as investors continue flight from risk assets: CNBC Crypto World​

Nov 21, 2025 #CNBC #CNBCTV #Crypto
On today's episode of CNBC's Crypto World, bitcoin drops as low as $80,000 as the selling pressure on the crypto market continues. Plus, Michael Saylor of Strategy discusses the company's recent bitcoin buy in an exclusive interview at Clear Street Disruptive Technology Conference. Also at the conference, Eric Trump, American Bitcoin co-founder and Trump Organization executive vice president, discusses criticism of his family’s crypto ventures, along with his real-estate tokenization projects.


18:35
 
As a Texan, I has a sad:

On November 20, Texas became the first U.S. state to buy Bitcoin for its Strategic Reserve, acquiring $5 million at roughly $87,000 per BTC, according to Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council.

The purchase was made through BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) while the state finalizes plans for self-custody.

The move signals growing state-level interest in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Texas had previously explored strategic Bitcoin legislation last year, wanting to create a Bitcoin reserve without using taxpayer funds.

In June of this year, the Texas governor signed the legislation into law, creating a state Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
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bitcoinmagazine.com

Texas Buys $5 Million Of BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

The President of the Texas Blockchain Council said that Texas recently bought $5 million in Bitcoin ETFs on November 20.
bitcoinmagazine.com bitcoinmagazine.com
 

Bitcoin rises alongside stocks ahead of Thanksgiving holiday: CNBC Crypto World​

Nov 26, 2025 #CNBC #CNBCTV #Crypto
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, digital currencies rise alongside gains on Wall Street. Plus, Robinhood acquires a prediction market platform formerly owned by FTX. And Cosmo Jiang of Pantera Capital breaks down the main drivers for the crypto market after the recent sell-off.


13:36

Chapters:
00:00 - CNBC Crypto World, Nov 26, 2025
0:23 - Bitcoin rises
0:45 - The headlines
3:33 - Cosmo Jiang of Pantera
 

Strategy's Michael Saylor weighs in on whether bitcoin's four-year cycle is dead: CNBC Crypto World​

Nov 28, 2025 #CNBC #CNBCTV #Crypto
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Michael Saylor, the founder and executive chairman or Strategy, provides his outlook for bitcoin in 2026 and discusses whether he thinks the cryptocurrency's four-year cycle is dead.


19:39

Chapters:
00:00 - CNBC Crypto World, Nov 28, 2025
0:14 - Cryptocurrencies mixed
0:57 - Strategy's Michael Saylor
 
Saylor is a propagandist clown and not worth listening to IMO.
 

Bitcoin’s worst day since March​

  • Bitcoin and ether fell sharply on Monday.
  • Risk-off sentiment in broader markets hangs over digital assets as sell-off resumed in December.
  • In Asia, shares in digital assets-related stocks dropped after the People’s Bank of China warned of illegal activities.
Bitcoin and ether fell sharply on Monday, as the recent sell-off in cryptocurrencies resumed.

Bitcoin was last seen at about $85,894.03 at 04:19 p.m. ET, a 6% slide. Ether dropped 8.4% to hit $2,776.39.

Solana had fallen more than 9%, and was last seen below $125, while other closely watched tokens were also in the red

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BTC down around $92,000 so time for a bit of Pump.

The Headline :- BlackRock reveals $38T U.S. debt may boost gold’s biggest rival

With Gold up over 60% YTD & BTC down over 26% YTD, calling BTC as Gold's biggest rival is a Hard Pump

Link :- https://www.thestreet.com/crypto/ma...ls-38t-u-s-debt-may-boost-golds-biggest-rival

All of the BTC that the USA has in it's " Reserve " is CONFISCATED ! How safe is ur Crypto ?

I'm 100% if u don't hold it, u don't own it - So I'm not into Crypto :dontknow:
 
Here is some free BTC for anybody that wants it:

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Bitcoin turns negative for the week as it fails to hold above $90,000: CNBC Crypto World​

Dec 5, 2025 #CNBC #CNBCTV
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies turn negative to closer out the week. Plus, prosecutors recommend a 12-year prison sentence for Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon. And Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, discusses the group's upcoming policy summit in Washington, D.C.


11:04

Chapters:
00:00 - CNBC Crypto World, Dec. 5, 2025
0:18 - Cryptocurrencies fall
1:37 - The headlines
2:34 - Blockchain Association's Summer Mersinger
 

Congress is pressuring the SEC to update rules so crypto can be included in 401(k) plans​

Congress is pushing the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to open the door for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans. This comes after a major policy shift from the White House earlier this year.

On December 11, members of the House Financial Services Committee sent a formal letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins. They urged him to update securities rules so that digital assets can be treated like other alternative investments in retirement accounts.

Lawmakers say Americans saving for retirement deserve more investment choices. They argue that current rules are outdated and too restrictive, blocking millions from accessing new asset classes.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...d-in-401-k-plans/ar-AA1Sccwh?ocid=socialshare
 
Whenever u read/see statements like those below, u know that we are nearing the TOP of the current Cycle.

searcher said:
Lawmakers say Americans saving for retirement deserve more investment choices. They argue that current rules are outdated and too restrictive, blocking millions from accessing new asset classes.
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Words like :-
investment choices,
outdated,
restrictive,
blocking,
new asset classes.

Are just some of the words/phrases that the Bankster's/Bankster Lobby use to try & suck the last of the money into this cycle before it tops out.

Beware the Bankster's bearing gifts of more " Investment Choices ".
 
Holter says "Get your certificates!"

WARNING: DTCC Just Got the GREEN LIGHT. The $3.7 Quadrillion Monster Goes Onchain in 2026​

The most important crypto news of the year just dropped, and almost nobody is talking about it. The DTCC, the core settlement engine of the United States financial system, has received an official No Action Letter from the SEC to tokenize real world, DTC-custodied assets on blockchain.

This is not a pilot.
Not a rumor.
Not a speculative partnership.

This is the regulatory foundation for onchain U.S. securities.

DTCC settles roughly 3.7 quadrillion dollars annually. It is the quiet backbone behind almost every equity, ETF, and Treasury movement in American markets. And now that system is preparing to launch tokenized versions of the Russell 1000, major index ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries on approved blockchain networks beginning in 2026.

In this video, I break down exactly what the SEC authorized, why the DTCC is moving into tokenization, how this ties into earlier patents, previous DLT experiments, and the integrations across networks like Hedera, XRPL, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Chainlink, and others.

Most importantly, this marks the first real step toward a regulated, interoperable digital asset ecosystem where TradFi and DeFi meet under the same legal protections.

Topics covered in the video:
• DTCC’s No Action Letter and what it legally enables
• Tokenizing large cap equities, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries
• Why DTCC’s patents matter and which blockchains are referenced
• How this aligns with OCC guidance allowing U.S. banks to buy & sell crypto
• Chainlink’s integrations and role in enterprise tokenization• Global Blockchain Business Council risk frameworks
• The shift from pilots to production in 2026• Why this is bigger than any single blockchain or coin

This is one of the biggest moments in the history of digital assets.
It is the start of blockchain becoming real market infrastructure.
 

Senate confirms Trump's pro-crypto pick Michael Selig to lead CFTC: CNBC Crypto World​

Dec 19, 2025 #CNBC #CNBCTV
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin is little changed to close out the week. Plus, Coinbase sues multiple states over prediction markets regulation. And, Andrew Fierman of Chainalysis discusses the firm's crypto crime report for 2025.


10:21

00:00 - CNBC Crypto World, Dec 19, 2025
0:20 - Crypto prices mixed
0:47 - The headlines
3:04 - Andrew Fierman of Chainalysis
 
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