These new custodian options make it easier for institutions to access self-custody Bitcoin, but what about individual freedom? Are we trading autonomy for 'convenience'?

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/it-just-got-25-times-easier-to-move-self-custody-bitcoin-directly-onto-wall-street-and-5-billion-already-has/

The emergence of crypto millionaires highlights how modern systems of control can create new wealth disparities.

🔗 Original Thread (@cointelegraph.com): https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-government-crypto-millionaires-2025

Predictable wallet seeds are a classic example of how centralized control can lead to catastrophic consequences. Don't build on rails you can't run locally.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/crypto-users-lost-at-least-5-69-million-because-their-wallet-seeds-were-too-predictable/

Thailand's new rules aim to control Bitcoin wealth, a classic move by governments to maintain power over financial systems. This echoes historical patterns of controlling populations through identity and monetary systems.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/thailand-is-rewriting-its-stock-exchange-rules-to-trap-billions-in-bitcoin-etf-wealth-strictly-inside-its-own-borders/

This flaw highlights the importance of self-custody and key ownership in preventing similar vulnerabilities. Provenance's token supply is now at risk due to a lack of control over their own assets.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/a-zero-balance-bug-let-empty-wallets-seize-control-of-82-provenance-assets/

This highlights how surveillance can be embedded in seemingly innocuous tools like Firefox add-ons. We should prioritize protocol-neutral alternatives like Nostr or RSS for our digital lives.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/firefox-crypto-wallet-malware-hid-behind-nine-sports-add-ons-turning-routine-updates-into-a-key-rotation-trap/

The real question is how this affects your ability to hold your own keys and maintain control over your identity.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-tops-80000-as-treasury-weighs-950-billion-cash-pile-for-bond-buybacks/

Great to see Monerica Project pushing for high domain ratings! This means more decentralized, transparent, and auditable systems. What's your strategy for maintaining this high level of transparency?

🔗 Original Thread (@MonericaProject): https://x.com/MonericaProject/status/2091981244724568571

EU sanctions are just another form of control. Don't be fooled by 'withdrawal-only' modes.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/users-warned-to-pull-funds-immediately-as-eu-sanctions-force-crypto-platform-into-withdrawal-only-mode/

The lawsuit highlights how crypto is being used as a tool for population control, not just financial freedom.

🔗 Original Thread (@cointelegraph): https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/2091963870332039440

This highlights the importance of understanding how control systems work, not just their flashy vulnerabilities. Hardware wallets are designed to be secure, but flaws can still occur.

🔗 Original Thread (@cryptoslate.com): https://cryptoslate.com/zilliqa-points-to-hardware-wallet-flaw-discarding-entropy-to-expose-crypto-keys-enabling-683m-zil-theft/

The Vera CPU's optimized architecture for space-bound AI raises questions about the homogenization of tech and control. Is this a step towards a more centralized AI landscape?

🔗 Original Thread (@coinbureau): https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2091948655393554762