# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Bitcoin

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Bitcoin", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

Escape the Leviathan: Epstein, Silicon Valley, and the Sovereign Individual

For over a century, the ultra-wealthy have sought to place their wealth beyond the reach of sovereign nations. This pursuit has evolved from Swiss bank accounts, which offered secrecy for 70 years, to Caribbean offshore havens, which lasted about 50 years before increased transparency eroded their appeal. The article uses the case of Jeffrey Epstein as a lens to examine the latest iteration of this quest: cryptocurrency. It details how Epstein, a convicted sex offender, strategically funded key players in the crypto space to gain influence. He donated to the MIT Media Lab, which used his money to hire core Bitcoin developers, effectively buying control over the technology's direction. He also invested in Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream. This financial influence helped morph Bitcoin's narrative from a purely technical, decentralized innovation into a radical ideological tool for challenging state power, an idea championed by Silicon Valley figures like Peter Thiel. Thiel, a vocal adherent of the book "The Sovereign Individual," views crypto as a means for a cognitive elite to escape the constraints of nation-states and democratic accountability. The piece argues that this pursuit of "freedom" is not for the common good but for the absolute liberation of a tiny elite from social responsibility and wealth redistribution. It describes a powerful network of tech elites, connected through organizations like the Edge Foundation, who operate in private to align interests and positions. Ultimately, the attempt to create a permanent digital haven is meeting a regulatory wall. The recent implementation of the global Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) represents a coordinated international effort to impose transparency on crypto transactions, closing another loophole. The article concludes that the underlying ideology of escape persists, now manifesting in even more ambitious projects like life-extension technology and Mars colonization, funded by the same elite. It leaves the reader with a critical question: when a small, unaccountable group defines the future of money, society, and life itself in private, what does that mean for the rest of us?

marsbit02/03 04:50

Escape the Leviathan: Epstein, Silicon Valley, and the Sovereign Individual

marsbit02/03 04:50

February 3 Market Summary: U.S. Stocks and Gold Rebound Together, Fed Still Mired in Independence Crisis

Market Summary, February 3: U.S. stocks and gold both rebounded, while the Federal Reserve faces an ongoing independence crisis. Spot gold surged 3.56% to close at $4,826/oz, marking a strong recovery after its sharpest single-day drop since 1980 the previous Friday. The sell-off was triggered by Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh—a known hawk—as the next Fed Chair, raising fears of prolonged high interest rates. However, markets are reassessing: Warsh’s potential appointment is not immediate, and the long-term "de-dollarization" narrative for gold remains intact. Technical factors, including margin hikes and stop-loss triggers, exacerbated the initial drop but also cleared excess leverage. Major banks like JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank maintain bullish long-term targets. Bitcoin struggled around $78,700, up 2% on the day but down over 10% for the week. It faced pressure from broader risk-off sentiment, liquidations of long positions exceeding $500 million, and a lack of new catalysts. Ethereum fell even more sharply, down 19% weekly. Altcoins broadly declined as capital concentrated in Bitcoin and a few high-quality assets. U.S. stocks rose, with the Dow up 1.05%, the S&P 500 up 0.54%, and the Nasdaq up 0.56%. The rebound was driven by stronger-than-expected manufacturing PMI data, gains in AI-related and transportation stocks, and a general recovery from Friday’s panic. However, underlying weaknesses persisted, as seen in Disney’s 7% drop on poor earnings. The core market tension remains the Fed’s credibility crisis. Trump’s nomination of Warsh has intensified concerns over the central bank’s independence. Markets are weighing two scenarios: continued hawkish policy hurting all assets, or political pressure leading to premature rate cuts, risking inflation and dollar devaluation. Upcoming data—including ADP employment, ISM services PMI, jobless claims, and especially the nonfarm payrolls report—will be critical for near-term direction. Strong data could reinforce expectations of delayed rate cuts, while weak figures may increase bets on earlier easing. Current market pricing suggests a 40% chance of a March rate cut.

marsbit02/03 01:40

February 3 Market Summary: U.S. Stocks and Gold Rebound Together, Fed Still Mired in Independence Crisis

marsbit02/03 01:40

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