TD₿: The Nation State Bitcoin Arms Race Begins! - (a Swan Signal Live video segment) with Brady Swenson, John Haar, Steven Lubka and Brandon Quittem
TL;DR: Governments are buying Bitcoin. Abu Dhabi is among the leader and it appears the U.S. will follow soon. A global race is on—are you watching and front-running nation statges??
Hey Bitcoiners,
On this week's Swan Signal Live, Bitcoin’s accelerating adoption by governments and institutions. The Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund disclosed a $437M Bitcoin ETF position, while Wisconsin’s Pension Fund invested $321M, signaling a growing global race for Bitcoin accumulation, with speculation that the U.S. could be next.
On the policy front, 24 U.S. states are considering strategic Bitcoin reserves, led by Florida and Texas, as the Trump administration’s pro-Bitcoin stance gains more momentum by the week.
Despite U.S. CPI at 3% YoY, markets remained stable, while the ECB’s claim that inflation will settle at 2% was met with skepticism.
With nine companies now exceeding $1 trillion in market cap, equities are increasingly serving as store-of-value assets, but Bitcoin’s role as "digital gold" is growing. As sovereign funds, states, and financial institutions enter the market, the Bitcoin accumulation race is officially on—who’s next?
Tick tock next block,
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In the Headlines
U.S. Customs Seizing Bitcoin Miners Amid Tightening Tech Regulations
A recent report from Blockspace reveals that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been impounding bitcoin ASIC mining machines under instructions from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This isn't the first instance of such action, with a similar incident reported last year.
These seizures occur amid growing U.S.-China trade tensions and efforts to bring semiconductor production back to the U.S. The confiscations could be due to the presence of AI chips from U.S.-banned firm Sophgo or potential violations of FCC regulations related to unauthorized radio frequency emissions.
Barclays Reveals $131M Stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
Barclays has joined the growing list of major financial institutions investing in Bitcoin ETFs, disclosing a $131 million position in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in its latest 13F SEC filing.
The UK-based bank holds 2,473,064 IBIT shares as of December 31, with the purchase occurring in Q4 2024.
Swan Shortie of the Day
Event of the Day
Bitcoin Awake Festival 2025
A Celebration of Bitcoin, Life, and Consciousness in Costa Rica
February 20–24, 2025
Awake Centre, Uvita, Costa Rica
About the Festival
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Learn about Bitcoin, life, health, nature, and spirituality alongside like-minded people.
Experience eclectic music in a breathtaking jungle paradise.
Why Attend?
We believe Bitcoin is more than just a financial revolution—it’s a tool to elevate human consciousness and pave the way for future generations to thrive.
If you live in Costa Rica, discover how Bitcoin can reduce financial friction while deepening your spiritual connection.
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Location: The Golden Triangle
The festival takes place in Costa Rica’s Golden Triangle, a renowned global energy vortex consisting of:
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A hub for seekers redefining the way we live and love on Earth.
A thriving Bitcoin circular economy through the Bitcoin Jungle experiment.
Festival Overview
A 5-day immersive festival featuring:
World-class music on outdoor stages with live performances all day and night.
Bitcoin talks, workshops & group discussions on freedom, Nostr, and spirituality.
Yoga, art, and ceremony experiences to explore holistic well-being.
Side quests like surfing, diving, jungle treks, and epic sunsets.
Circular economy—spend sats to eat, drink, shop, and stay!
Featured Speakers
Lee Salminen
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle, organizer of Bitcoin Freedom Festival and Nostrica 2023, helping businesses adopt Bitcoin in Costa Rica.
Francis Pouliot
Bitcoin entrepreneur, CEO of Satoshi Portal, and creator of Bylls, Bitcoin Outlet, and Cyphernode, building infrastructure for the Bitcoin Standard.
Richard Scotford
Co-founder of Bitcoin Jungle and Bitcoin Freedom Festival, former Hong Kong protest journalist, using Bitcoin to fight tyranny.
Eduardo Kopper
Costa Rican renewable energy pioneer, leading a 100% hydro-powered Bitcoin mining operation, merging green energy with Bitcoin.
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