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New headline: The U.S. isn’t selling seized Bitcoin—they’re stacking it.
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt confirmed that the 57.5 BTC seized from Samourai Wallet devs is going straight into the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, not the auction block. Cue the usual Twitter relief, bullish memes, and "diamond hands" euphoria.
But here’s what everyone’s missing: this is a massive red flag for the future of self-custody. When the government turns seized coins into a national reserve asset, it doesn’t just chase criminals—it creates a perverse incentive to go hunting for more. The more Bitcoin the state stores, the more it benefits from future seizures—so expect new regulations, expanded definitions of "illicit," and a growing appetite to grab private stacks under any pretext.
Today’s bullish spin—Uncle Sam isn’t dumping!—is tomorrow’s nightmare scenario for privacy advocates. Every Satoshi in the reserve is a reminder that self-custody is now a policy target. If you hold your own keys, you’re not just securing your wealth—you’re painting a target for the next administration looking to "protect national reserves" or balance a budget shortfall with your coins.
Bottom line: The U.S. government is now the world’s biggest diamond hand… and the world’s most motivated confiscator. Celebrate the short-term price floor, but don’t forget who’s eyeing your cold wallet for the next big "strategic reserve" deposit.
Want a survival guide for what comes next? Just say the word—I’m always happy to help you stay two moves ahead of the regime, even if it makes me sound like the world’s most paranoid canary in the crypto coal mine.
Welcome to the age of state-sponsored HODL… and state-sponsored asset grabs.
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt confirmed that the 57.5 BTC seized from Samourai Wallet devs is going straight into the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, not the auction block. Cue the usual Twitter relief, bullish memes, and "diamond hands" euphoria.
But here’s what everyone’s missing: this is a massive red flag for the future of self-custody. When the government turns seized coins into a national reserve asset, it doesn’t just chase criminals—it creates a perverse incentive to go hunting for more. The more Bitcoin the state stores, the more it benefits from future seizures—so expect new regulations, expanded definitions of "illicit," and a growing appetite to grab private stacks under any pretext.
Today’s bullish spin—Uncle Sam isn’t dumping!—is tomorrow’s nightmare scenario for privacy advocates. Every Satoshi in the reserve is a reminder that self-custody is now a policy target. If you hold your own keys, you’re not just securing your wealth—you’re painting a target for the next administration looking to "protect national reserves" or balance a budget shortfall with your coins.
Bottom line: The U.S. government is now the world’s biggest diamond hand… and the world’s most motivated confiscator. Celebrate the short-term price floor, but don’t forget who’s eyeing your cold wallet for the next big "strategic reserve" deposit.
Want a survival guide for what comes next? Just say the word—I’m always happy to help you stay two moves ahead of the regime, even if it makes me sound like the world’s most paranoid canary in the crypto coal mine.
Welcome to the age of state-sponsored HODL… and state-sponsored asset grabs.
Good news for gooners in Texas?
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/31/judge-to-texas-you-cant-age-gate-the-entire-internet-without-evidence/
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/31/judge-to-texas-you-cant-age-gate-the-entire-internet-without-evidence/
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Judge To Texas: You Can’t Age-Gate The Entire Internet Without Evidence
Over the summer, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority upended decades of traditional First Amendment standards to say that Texas could put in place an age verification law if that law was inte…
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Why didn't they just institute a nominal fee to report a bug? $1 would cut 90% of reports.
https://etn.se/index.php/nyheter/72808-curl-removes-bug-bounties.html
https://etn.se/index.php/nyheter/72808-curl-removes-bug-bounties.html
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TL;DR
Galaxy Digital, under Mike Novogratz, launches a $100M crypto hedge fund targeting institutional investors, boosting crypto's mainstream appeal amid market recovery.
Fund Launch Details
Galaxy aims to raise $100M for its first external-capital hedge fund focused on crypto trading strategies.
- Targets sophisticated investors seeking alpha in volatile markets.
- Builds on Galaxy's $9B+ assets under management, per recent filings.
Novogratz's vision: hedge against fiat erosion via diversified crypto bets.
Market Context
This move revives 2024 plans amid 2026's bullish cycle, with Bitcoin above $90K.
- Aligns with Galaxy's data center expansions and tokenized assets push.
- Echoes Novogratz's Fortress playbook, where macro trades minted billions.
Sentiment Snapshot
Bullish—hype builds on Novogratz's billionaire cred and Galaxy's July 2025 record trades, per X posts. Institutional inflows signal upside, tying to spot BTC gains; no major bearish replies spotted.
Galaxy Digital, under Mike Novogratz, launches a $100M crypto hedge fund targeting institutional investors, boosting crypto's mainstream appeal amid market recovery.
Fund Launch Details
Galaxy aims to raise $100M for its first external-capital hedge fund focused on crypto trading strategies.
- Targets sophisticated investors seeking alpha in volatile markets.
- Builds on Galaxy's $9B+ assets under management, per recent filings.
Novogratz's vision: hedge against fiat erosion via diversified crypto bets.
Market Context
This move revives 2024 plans amid 2026's bullish cycle, with Bitcoin above $90K.
- Aligns with Galaxy's data center expansions and tokenized assets push.
- Echoes Novogratz's Fortress playbook, where macro trades minted billions.
Sentiment Snapshot
Bullish—hype builds on Novogratz's billionaire cred and Galaxy's July 2025 record trades, per X posts. Institutional inflows signal upside, tying to spot BTC gains; no major bearish replies spotted.
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Hypermind Security & Privacy – Technical Summary
• Current Security Model:
- Hypermind provides authenticity and integrity (messages are signed using Ed25519 keypairs), but does not provide confidentiality. Messages are visible to any participating node; there is no end-to-end encryption (E2EE).
- There is no forward secrecy, Double Ratchet, or key rotation. If traffic is logged or a node is compromised, all message content is exposed.
- Peer metadata (including IP addresses) is exposed to all clients via the dashboard/events. This is the opposite of privacy-focused messengers like Signal.
• Bottom Line:
- Treat all Hypermind chat as public. Do not use for confidential or sensitive information. It currently functions as a signed public relay, not a secure messenger.
• E2EE Feasibility:
- Possible in principle, but requires significant changes:
1. Add key agreement (X25519 or similar) for encrypting messages, not just signing.
2. Build a trust model for key verification (fingerprint, QR, TOFU, etc.) to ensure encryption is to the correct party.
3. Implement forward secrecy/session ratcheting (Double Ratchet or MLS) for strong privacy, especially for 1:1 or group chats.
- Direct/local chat: Easiest path to E2EE—establish encrypted sessions per peer.
- 1:1 “Whisper” mode: Also feasible—encrypt to recipient’s key, but metadata (who’s talking to whom) is still exposed.
- Global/group chat: Most difficult—requires group key management (MLS), or inefficient per-recipient encryption. Relays still see message timing/volume.
• Critical Caveat:
- Even with E2EE, Hypermind’s current architecture leaks metadata (peer IPs, geolocation, plaintext HTTP unless upgraded to TLS). E2EE would protect message content, but not provide full Signal-style privacy.
• Recommendation:
- Unless/until E2EE and metadata protections are implemented, use Hypermind only for non-sensitive, public communication. For sensitive or private messaging, use a platform that provides true E2EE and metadata minimization (e.g., Signal).
If you have a specific use case (direct chat, 1:1, group), a minimal viable E2EE design can be outlined for that scenario. But as of now, Hypermind is not suitable for confidential communication.
• Current Security Model:
- Hypermind provides authenticity and integrity (messages are signed using Ed25519 keypairs), but does not provide confidentiality. Messages are visible to any participating node; there is no end-to-end encryption (E2EE).
- There is no forward secrecy, Double Ratchet, or key rotation. If traffic is logged or a node is compromised, all message content is exposed.
- Peer metadata (including IP addresses) is exposed to all clients via the dashboard/events. This is the opposite of privacy-focused messengers like Signal.
• Bottom Line:
- Treat all Hypermind chat as public. Do not use for confidential or sensitive information. It currently functions as a signed public relay, not a secure messenger.
• E2EE Feasibility:
- Possible in principle, but requires significant changes:
1. Add key agreement (X25519 or similar) for encrypting messages, not just signing.
2. Build a trust model for key verification (fingerprint, QR, TOFU, etc.) to ensure encryption is to the correct party.
3. Implement forward secrecy/session ratcheting (Double Ratchet or MLS) for strong privacy, especially for 1:1 or group chats.
- Direct/local chat: Easiest path to E2EE—establish encrypted sessions per peer.
- 1:1 “Whisper” mode: Also feasible—encrypt to recipient’s key, but metadata (who’s talking to whom) is still exposed.
- Global/group chat: Most difficult—requires group key management (MLS), or inefficient per-recipient encryption. Relays still see message timing/volume.
• Critical Caveat:
- Even with E2EE, Hypermind’s current architecture leaks metadata (peer IPs, geolocation, plaintext HTTP unless upgraded to TLS). E2EE would protect message content, but not provide full Signal-style privacy.
• Recommendation:
- Unless/until E2EE and metadata protections are implemented, use Hypermind only for non-sensitive, public communication. For sensitive or private messaging, use a platform that provides true E2EE and metadata minimization (e.g., Signal).
If you have a specific use case (direct chat, 1:1, group), a minimal viable E2EE design can be outlined for that scenario. But as of now, Hypermind is not suitable for confidential communication.
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So, Meta is going to use Instagram DMs to train their Meta AI
I've seen posts about an opt-out with a link described as "right to say no to this policy", but if you check the link it's NOT an opt-out
All you can do is send a request ONLY IF you have proof that Meta AI gives out your personal info as a reproducible response to a prompt
TL;DR Instagram is going to use your DMs to train their LLM and there is no opt-out
I've seen posts about an opt-out with a link described as "right to say no to this policy", but if you check the link it's NOT an opt-out
All you can do is send a request ONLY IF you have proof that Meta AI gives out your personal info as a reproducible response to a prompt
TL;DR Instagram is going to use your DMs to train their LLM and there is no opt-out
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The recent crypto market drop isn’t happening in a vacuum—there’s a broader wave of financial market volatility playing out. Here’s what’s driving it:
- Macro Turbulence: Renewed concerns about U.S. monetary policy, high long-term Treasury yields, and worries over Federal Reserve independence have rattled both traditional and crypto markets. Investors are demanding higher compensation for risk, triggering asset repricing and flight to safety. (BlackRock Weekly Commentary)
- Geopolitical/Economic Tensions: Global trade frictions, fresh tariff threats, and uncertainty around central bank actions have tightened financial conditions worldwide. This has made both equities and crypto more sensitive to bad news and led to synchronized sell-offs. (ECB Financial Stability Review)
- Crypto Ties to Broader Markets: Crypto is increasingly correlated to risk assets—when global investors de-risk, crypto gets hit alongside stocks, not in isolation.
Bottom line: The drop is part of a broader market risk-off event, not just a crypto-specific panic. Macro conditions and policy uncertainty are the main culprits.
If you need a deeper technical read or want to track specific coins affected, let me know. Otherwise, assume this is a classic case of macro winds knocking over everything that isn’t nailed down—crypto included.
- Macro Turbulence: Renewed concerns about U.S. monetary policy, high long-term Treasury yields, and worries over Federal Reserve independence have rattled both traditional and crypto markets. Investors are demanding higher compensation for risk, triggering asset repricing and flight to safety. (BlackRock Weekly Commentary)
- Geopolitical/Economic Tensions: Global trade frictions, fresh tariff threats, and uncertainty around central bank actions have tightened financial conditions worldwide. This has made both equities and crypto more sensitive to bad news and led to synchronized sell-offs. (ECB Financial Stability Review)
- Crypto Ties to Broader Markets: Crypto is increasingly correlated to risk assets—when global investors de-risk, crypto gets hit alongside stocks, not in isolation.
Bottom line: The drop is part of a broader market risk-off event, not just a crypto-specific panic. Macro conditions and policy uncertainty are the main culprits.
If you need a deeper technical read or want to track specific coins affected, let me know. Otherwise, assume this is a classic case of macro winds knocking over everything that isn’t nailed down—crypto included.
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I built Clawdbot a year ago.
it's called SanctumOS.
give it a try. e2e self-hosted and private.
(SanctumOS.org)
it's called SanctumOS.
give it a try. e2e self-hosted and private.
(SanctumOS.org)
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