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“Bitcoin is used for crime.” So is cash, gold, and the banking system—yet no one argues for banning them. The truth? All money is used for crime. But, when it comes to Bitcoin... 🔹 Less than 1% of Bitcoin transactions have been linked to illicit activity since 2016. 🔹 By comparison, estimates suggest that 11-12% of the US economy operates underground, with cash (like the US dollar) as the preferred tool. 🔹 A 2020 report found that only 0.34% of Bitcoin’s transaction volume was tied to illicit use. Despite these facts, high-ranking officials continue to push misleading narratives. Take US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s claim: “Cryptocurrencies have been used to launder the profits of online drug traffickers; they’ve been a tool to finance terrorism.” Sounds alarming, right? What she's not sharing is that all money is used for crime—and Bitcoin's illicit activity use is miniscule in comparison to US dollars. HSBC alone laundered $881 million for drug cartels and got nothing more than a slap on the wrist. I don't hear anyone calling for a US dollar ban, do you? 🔹 So… why is Bitcoin singled out? Bitcoin is transparent, auditable, and accountable—the exact opposite of our opaque financial system built on control. It disrupts the status quo by removing middlemen, limiting government influence, and empowering individuals. So it’s no surprise that those in power would rather paint it as a threat than acknowledge what it truly is: financial freedom. I want to address two more crucial points about Bitcoin’s so-called “criminal” use. 1⃣ Bitcoin is one of the worst monetary choices for criminals. Every transaction is recorded on a public, immutable ledger—unlike cash or offshore banking, which are truly opaque. That’s why law enforcement agencies worldwide actively use Bitcoin’s transparency to track illicit activity. 2⃣ What’s considered a crime depends entirely on where you live. 👉 In North Korea, accessing platforms like Facebook or Twitter can result in imprisonment or execution. 👉 In countries like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, renouncing religion can carry the death penalty. 👉 Several countries in the Middle East and North Africa have laws that limit women’s financial autonomy. In some nations, women may need male guardian approval to access financial services. If a woman in one of these countries saves money in bitcoin to escape an abusive marriage, is that a crime? If someone uses bitcoin to flee persecution, should they be labeled a criminal? What we call “illicit activity” often depends on who gets to make the rules—and those rules don’t always align with basic human rights. Bitcoin isn’t just about money. It’s a tool for financial freedom in places where oppressive governments decide who gets to live with dignity and who doesn’t. So before we dismiss Bitcoin as a tool for crime, we should ask: Is breaking unjust laws truly criminal—or is it simply the pursuit of freedom? Thanks for reading! Tomorrow, we’ll tackle another big question: Isn’t bitcoin worthless—it has no intrinsic value? Stay tuned. 🚀 $BTC

Ethan had always dreamed of escaping the 9-to-5 grind. He wanted financial freedom, the ability to take care of his family, and the power to control his own time. When he first heard about Bitcoin in 2017, it seemed like the perfect opportunity.   At that time, crypto was booming, and stories of overnight millionaires filled social media. Ethan, like many others, got caught up in the hype. He watched Bitcoin surge to nearly $20,000 and felt an urgent need to invest.   With little research and a lot of excitement, he put all his savings—$10,000—into Bitcoin and several altcoins. He was sure this was the beginning of his wealthy future.   The First Fall – 2018 Market Crash   Ethan's excitement quickly turned to fear. Just months after his investment, Bitcoin began to drop. At first, he ignored it. "This is just a small correction," he told himself. But the price kept falling.   From $20,000, Bitcoin crashed to $15,000… then $10,000… then $6,000… and finally $3,000.   Panic set in. His portfolio was bleeding, and every day felt like torture. He spent nights staring at his phone, hoping for a rebound, but the charts only went lower.   "This was a scam," he told himself. "Crypto isn’t real. I was fooled."   In frustration, he sold everything at a huge loss. His $10,000 investment had shrunk to just $2,500.   Embarrassed and angry, he walked away. He swore never to touch crypto again.   The Second Chance – 2020 Bull Run   For two years, Ethan avoided anything related to crypto. But in 2020, something unexpected happened.   Bitcoin started climbing again. From $3,000, it shot up to $10,000, then $20,000… then $40,000!   Ethan watched in disbelief. The same asset he had sold in panic was now making new millionaires. He regretted his decision deeply.   Determined not to miss out again, he re-entered the market. This time, he had a new strategy:   1. Long-term vision – He wouldn’t panic-sell again.   2. Better research – He studied Bitcoin, Ethereum, and blockchain technology.   3. Risk management – He didn’t invest all at once. Instead, he used a dollar-cost averaging strategy.   By 2021, his portfolio was growing. His investments in Ethereum and some promising altcoins had tripled. He finally felt like he was on the right path.   The Second Fall – 2021 Crash   But just when Ethan thought he had mastered the market, reality struck again.   After Bitcoin hit $64,000, the market turned. A wave of bad news—China’s crypto ban, U.S. regulations, and the collapse of overleveraged funds—sent prices plummeting.   Ethereum lost over 60% of its value. His altcoins crashed even harder, some losing 90% of their worth. His portfolio, once worth over $100,000, shrank to less than $30,000.   Devastated, Ethan felt betrayed. "I thought I learned my lesson," he whispered. "Why does this keep happening?"   Frustration took over, and once again, he quit.   The Last Test – 2022 Bear Market  By 2022, crypto was in another deep bear market. Bitcoin fell below $16,000. News outlets declared the "death of crypto." Many investors left, convinced it was over.   Ethan almost did the same.   But something held him back.   This time, instead of running, he asked himself, "What if I’m wrong again?"  Determined to understand the market cycle, he spent the bear market reading, learning from experienced investors, and observing Bitcoin’s history. He realized that crashes were not the end—but part of the game.   Instead of selling, he accumulated. He dollar-cost averaged into Bitcoin and Ethereum. He ignored fear and focused on long-term fundamentals.   The Comeback – 2024 Bull Run  By 2024, everything changed.   Bitcoin surged past $70,000, then $80,000. Ethereum followed. The projects he had held onto—once considered dead—exploded in value. His patience had finally paid off.   Ethan checked his portfolio in disbelief. He had not only recovered his losses but surpassed his wildest dreams. His small, consistent investments during the bear market had turned into a fortune.   For the first time, he realized the truth about crypto:   - It’s not about timing the market—it’s about time in the market.  - Dips aren’t failures; they’re opportunities.  - Patience and knowledge are more valuable than quick profits.  Years after almost giving up, Ethan had finally made it.   The Lesson: Winners Stay in the Game   The crypto market is brutal. It will test your emotions, shake your confidence, and make you doubt yourself. Many will quit, but only those who stay, learn, and adapt will succeed.   Ethan’s story isn’t unique—because it could be yours too.   The next time the market crashes, ask yourself:   "Am I making the same mistake as last time?" Because in crypto,those who survive the dips are the ones who win the peaks. $BTC $ETH $PEPE $SOL

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The president of the Russian central bank has drawn ridicule while trying to rein in bitcoin. While the European Central Bank remains harsh towards bitcoin, the Russian one is not lagging behind. Its president, Elvira Nabioullina, proposes to “reserve it for the wealthiest individuals,” in a context where the gap between the EU and the United States regarding bitcoin is widening . This is reported by the Moscow Times about the international payments that the Russian central bank is making in bitcoins to circumvent the Western financial embargo. Bitcoin proves to be a very valuable ally while waiting for international tensions to ease. These BTC payments are open to banks, insurance companies, and investment funds. However, individuals need an annual income exceeding 50 million rubles (580,000 dollars) to benefit from it. Of course, this restriction only concerns this “experimental system“ hijacked by the central bank. Buying bitcoins is absolutely not prohibited in Russia. That said, businesses are not allowed to accept it as payment. Like Christine Lagarde, for whom bitcoin is “a way out”, Elvira Nabioullina prefers the CBDC. It has existed since last year, but nobody is using it. This distrust contrasts with the opinion of Vladimir Putin, who stated a few months ago: Who can ban bitcoin? No one. Whatever happens to the dollar, these new technologies will develop in one way or another. Is it to preserve the margins of payment companies like Visa, Mastercard, or MIR (Russia)? Probably not, since bitcoin is far from competitive: 6 dollars on average per transaction in 2024. Visa and Mastercard, for their part, take 0.3% on each card transaction (it’s much more outside of Europe and the United States). Their payments are therefore much cheaper in the overwhelming majority of cases. Of course, it is possible to use the Lightning Network (LN) . Fees are 0.02% on average for transactions valued between 100 and 1000 euros. It’s 0.24% for transactions between 1 and 10 euros. Unfortunately, we would have difficulty using the Lightning Network simultaneously. The reason being that depositing bitcoins into your LN wallet requires first completing an “on-chain” transaction. In other words, it would take 50 years for each human to make a single transaction… Transaction fees would explode with every enthusiasm for the LN, preventing any lasting enthusiasm. So there is not much to fear. Bitcoin can only remain a marginal payment currency due to the limit of 1 MB per block, which is at the heart of its decentralization. Moreover, bitcoin cannot replace banks. For that to happen, governments would first have to agree to abandon their money printing presses. Unlikely, but let’s assume that’s the case. Let’s imagine bitcoin is the one and only currency on earth. Let’s engage in a thought experiment by asking how to finance the six EPRs for which the bill is estimated at 70 billion euros. Under normal circumstances, EDF would go to borrow from BNP Paribas, which would create these billions ex nihilo. These billions would then be destroyed as EDF repays them (except for interest, of course). That is the functioning of the “fiat system”. But how to do that if the amount of money in circulation is fixed? How to find the equivalent of 70 billion in BTC? It would literally require persuading 7 million French people to each lend the equivalent of 10,000 euros for 15 years. The scaling-up seems very difficult. Creating money ex nihilo appears essential for any complex society. Not to mention the energy resources. Standard of living = Productivity = machines = energy (and especially oil). Without the abundant and inexpensive energy that productivity requires, wages cannot keep up with inflation exacerbated by the overflowing debts of governments. All this to say that central banks have nothing to fear from bitcoin. Its low transaction throughput and fixed money supply prevent it from replacing payment companies and banks. Its superiority lies elsewhere. Above all, bitcoin allows one to protect against inflation, which disproportionately affects those who cannot afford rare assets like premium real estate. Conversely, anyone can appropriate the best store of value in the history of humanity (bitcoin). It doesn’t matter whether you have a million euros, 10,000 euros, 1,000 euros, or 100 euros in savings. Bitcoin is poised to become the universal reserve currency. And that’s already a lot! Don’t miss our article: Bitcoin – Soon a Russian strategic reserve?