TD₿: Bitcoin Retakes $100K - Huge Companies Jumping In - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Bitcoin is back above $100K—and this time, the game changed. Strive unveils a bold Bitcoin treasury play using tax jiu-jitsu, exposing the rift between TradFi and Bitcoin maxis.
Hey Bitcoiners,
Bitcoin has surged past $100K again, but this time the momentum is driven by something far deeper than hype—it's being fueled by a new wave of corporate strategy and capital innovation. Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, unveiled a game-changing Bitcoin treasury model that uses Section 351 of the U.S. tax code to let accredited investors exchange Bitcoin for equity tax-free.
Their broader strategy involves acquiring undervalued public companies trading below net cash, then converting those idle fiat reserves into Bitcoin—essentially buying dollars for 90 cents and turning them into hard money. It’s a bold financial reformation: weaponizing legacy market inefficiencies to accumulate Bitcoin on the balance sheet while bypassing the traditional gatekeepers.
This shift signals a growing divide between traditional finance and Bitcoin-native thinkers. While figures like Kevin O’Leary criticize Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy as speculative, Saylor and others are building a parallel financial architecture based on Bitcoin as the monetary base layer. AI may be the consensus bet, but Bitcoin remains the asymmetric play—the one most institutions still don't understand.
As Sailor said, insight is “restricted to those with a need to know.” With ETFs soaking up supply, institutions retooling balance sheets, and a growing number of allocators entering the space, we may be witnessing the next financial epoch—not just Bitcoin’s rise, but the construction of a completely new capital system around it.
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In the Headlines
New Hampshire Passes Historic Bill to Add Bitcoin to State Reserves
New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to enact a “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” law, with Governor Kelly Ayotte signing HB 302 into effect. The bill allows the state treasurer to allocate up to 5% of public funds into Bitcoin and other digital assets with a market cap over $500 billion—currently only Bitcoin.
The assets must be securely held through U.S.-regulated custody options, including multisig wallets, qualified custodians, or exchange-traded products. Drafted with input from the nonprofit Satoshi Action, the bill aims to diversify state reserves, ensure taxpayer protection, and set a national precedent for state-level Bitcoin adoption. Key supporters included Rep. Keith Ammon, Majority Leader Jason Osborne, and the NH Blockchain Council.
Arizona Becomes Second State to Launch Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Using Unclaimed Funds
Arizona has become the second U.S. state to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with the signing of HB 2749 by Governor Katie Hobbs. The law redirects profits from unclaimed property—such as interest, staking rewards, and airdrops—into Bitcoin and other major digital assets, all held in U.S.-regulated custody.
Designed to be budget-neutral, the strategy aims to combat inflation, modernize public fund management, and allow for native Bitcoin redemption. Backed by bipartisan support and championed by Rep. Jeff Weninger, the initiative positions Arizona alongside New Hampshire as a national leader in state-level Bitcoin adoption.
Revolut Integrates Lightspark to Enable Lightning-Fast Bitcoin Payments Across UK and Europe
Revolut has partnered with Lightspark to enhance its Bitcoin payment capabilities for users in the UK and select EEA countries. By integrating Lightspark’s infrastructure—including the Lightning Network and Universal Money Address—Revolut aims to offer faster, cheaper, and more practical Bitcoin transactions.
Led by former PayPal President David Marcus, Lightspark focuses on replacing outdated banking systems with real-time, low-cost global payment rails. Revolut sees this as a key step in delivering more efficient and accessible financial services to its users.
Marathon Reports $214M Q1 Revenue, Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 47,531 BTC
Marathon Digital Holdings reported $213.9 million in Q1 2025 revenue—a 30% year-over-year increase—while growing its Bitcoin holdings by 174% to 47,531 BTC, valued at approximately $3.9 billion. The company mined 2,286 BTC and purchased 340 more, with its energized hashrate nearly doubling to 54.3 EH/s.
Despite a $533.4 million net loss driven by a $510.2 million fair value adjustment, MARA highlighted that Bitcoin's post-quarter price of $100,000 would significantly improve its financial standing. The results underscore MARA’s ongoing shift toward vertically integrated digital energy infrastructure.
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Event of the Day
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