Hello bitcoiners,
Welcome to the #22 issue of The Bitcoin Act, where every Tuesday and Sunday we track the legal and regulatory moves that actually shape Bitcoin, cutting through noise, narratives, and theater.
Now for today’s top stories:
🇺🇸 Supreme Court Spikes Trump Tariffs
Chief Justice Roberts rules no executive taxing power under IEEPA, invalidates broad duties, Bitcoin surges on reduced uncertainty.
⚖️ Warner Concedes Bitcoin Endures, Calls for Clear Rules
Sen. Mark Warner says he's in "crypto hell" but admits Bitcoin is here to stay, pushes bipartisan rules to end uncertainty.
💰 Abu Dhabi Stacks Over $1B in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Abu Dhabi funds push holdings past $1B in BlackRock's IBIT, showing deep institutional Bitcoin conviction.
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Opinion and analysis
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA Senator) stated he's in "crypto hell" but emphasized Bitcoin’s here to stay, calling for clear rules with broad bipartisan support to end regulatory uncertainty.
South Korean prosecutors announced recovering $21.4M in Bitcoin after a hacker returned 320.8 BTC stolen from authorities, crediting transaction blocks on exchanges that prevented liquidation.
Giacomo Zucco (Plan B Network expert) argues government-mandated KYC builds dangerous control systems, making compliance databases prime targets for criminals, as seen in IDMerit's massive breach.
Chief Justice John Roberts (Supreme Court) declared the Constitution vests no taxing power in the Executive, invalidating Trump's broad tariffs under IEEPA, boosting Bitcoin prices amid reduced uncertainty.
White House negotiators argue for limited stablecoin yields in the Clarity Act to break deadlock, setting March 1 deadline to advance overall Bitcoin market regulatory framework.
Mark Moss (financial educator) warns Netherlands' 36% tax on unrealized gains risks liquidation contagion in stocks like ASML, potentially crashing global portfolios and affecting Bitcoin investors.
President Trump announced immediately raising his proposed worldwide tariff from 10% to the legally tested 15% level, responding to Supreme Court invalidating prior duties.
Pierre Rochard (Bitcoin advocate) declares France a failed state, arguing its judicial system is dominated by Marxist judges amid escalating Bitcoin-related attacks.
Walker (Bitcoin Podcast host) mocks Macron's claim that free speech is "complete bullshit" by calling him a "fucking idiot," illustrating why free speech is pretty cool.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA Senator) warns against Fed or Treasury bailouts for Bitcoin during volatility, arguing it would favor billionaires over taxpayers and lack public support.
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Numbers of the week
📊 $1B - Abu Dhabi Funds Hold Over $1B in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF. Coinpedia
🏛️ No. 2080 – Missouri advances House Bill 2080 to establish state Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund, holding donations for five years minimum. SimplyBitcoin
🇷🇺 $29M – Russia plans mass blocking of overseas Bitcoin exchanges this summer using $29M AI tools, experts warn. DL News
🎲 18% – Polymarket odds show 18% chance court forces Trump to refund tariffs by June 30, 2026. Polymarket
🎲 72% – Polymarket predicts 72% chance Clarity Act becomes law in 2026, resolving Bitcoin regulatory uncertainties. Polymarket
Quote of the day ⚖️
“All social reform plans can reasonably only be directed toward an expedient distribution of economic goods, but not toward the abolition of the institution of property itself.” — Carl Menger
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