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Bitcoin \'digital gold\' narrative fails to sway U.S. public, survey finds
A survey found that describing bitcoin as “digital gold” does not resonate with the U.S. public. The Bitcoin Policy Institute said messages stressing storytelling and trust drew the most interest. Research involving surveys, focus groups and message testing found respondents valued control most, followed by proven performance, security, accessibility and ease of use. Potential buyers preferred explanations from friends, family and financial professionals. A Cleveland Fed study showed expected returns strongly influenced ownership.
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AI lowers barrier to hacking, crypto industry urges opening latest models to bitcoin developers
The cryptocurrency industry has urged AI companies to expand early access to cutting-edge AI models for bitcoin developers and security staff defending open-source financial infrastructure. A public letter said defenders often cannot access AI labs’ cybersecurity programs and face guardrails on top public models, forcing reliance on lower-performing open-weight models. Signatories called for standing access programmes. The letter cited rising losses and warned vulnerabilities could threaten personal lifetime savings.
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Bitcoin and dollar in symbiosis; GENIUS Act framework should not be undermined
A claim has emerged that demand for the U.S. dollar rises as bitcoin and dollar-pegged stablecoins spread, forming a symbiotic relationship. Sam Lyman of the Bitcoin Policy Institute cited the dominance of the BTC/USD pair and the central role of Tether\'s USDT, backed by cash-like assets and short-term U.S. Treasuries. He compared the dynamic to the petrodollar era and urged U.S. lawmakers to keep developing the GENIUS regulatory framework without straying from core principles.
