😎 Stack Sats for Retirement

Happy Friday, In A Nutshell this week:

• 😎 Stack Sats for Retirement

• 🛑 Britain Risks Being Left Behind

• 🇮🇷 Iran Proposes To Remove Four Zeros From Their Currency

• 🌍 Africa’s Real Challenge for Bitcoin Adoption

• 🇬🇧 Inside the FCA: How UK Bitcoin Rules Are Really Made

• …and much more

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🧠 Quote Of The Week

“Doing more and more with less and less until eventually you can do everything with nothing.”

– Buckminster Fuller

😎 Stack Sats for Retirement

President Trump signed an executive order allowing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to be included in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans.

The move could open the door for a portion of the $9 trillion sitting in American retirement accounts to flow into Bitcoin, alongside other alternative assets like private equity and real estate.

This policy shift is poised to become one of the most significant catalysts for Bitcoin adoption, adding fuel to an already strong wave of institutional interest that has been building for years.

Just remember: this is great for access and unlocking existing pools of capital, but nothing beats holding Bitcoin in self-custody.

🛑 Britain Risks Being Left Behind

Former Chancellor George Osborne has warned the UK is “being completely left behind” as the global Bitcoin and crypto revolution accelerates.

While countries like the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and many others move quickly to embrace innovation, Britain’s slow approach could see it lose its long-held financial advantages.

Osborne’s comments add to growing pressure on policymakers to act, as Bitcoin adoption continues to expand worldwide, regardless of political caution.

🇮🇷 Iran Removes Four Zeros

Iran’s parliament is advancing a bill to remove four zeros from the rial, redefining the currency so that 10,000 old rials equal one new rial. Official inflation rates in Iran have not dipped below 30% in recent years, and the rial has lost over 90% of its value since 2018.

Economists warn this is mostly cosmetic, a psychological trick that does almost nothing to address the real issues: systemic corruption, lack of reform, and monetary mismanagement.

Venezuela tried similar redenominations multiple times over the past two decades, yet hyperinflation persisted.

In economies where paper money is failing, Bitcoin isn’t just an option; it’s becoming a lifeline.

🌍 Africa’s Real Challenge for Bitcoin Adoption

A new article highlights a key challenge for Bitcoin growth in Africa: too many startups are copying Western business models instead of building products tailored to local needs.

While global solutions like payment processors and exchanges exist, Africa’s unique challenges, from unreliable internet to cash-dominant economies, demand custom approaches. Without them, Bitcoin risks being seen as irrelevant to everyday life.

The call to action: if Bitcoin is to thrive in Africa, the focus must shift from replicating what works elsewhere to innovating for the realities on the ground.

🇬🇧 Inside the FCA: How UK Bitcoin Rules Are Really Made

Giles Swan, a long-time UK regulator and crypto policy expert, joins Jordan to unpack how the FCA approaches Bitcoin and the wider crypto landscape. With over 20 years in regulation, Giles shares insights from inside the system, including his work at the FCA and the evolving approach to digital assets.

They discuss the thinking behind UK crypto rules, why spot Bitcoin ETFs remain out of reach for retail investors, and how the regulator balances innovation with investor protection.

The episode is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify

🔥 What else have you missed?

1. The greatest scam in history... The creation of the Federal Reserve.

2. Bank of England Cuts Rates to 4% After Narrow Vote.

3. White House Prepares Order to Penalize Banks targeting the debanking of businesses, including crypto companies.

4. How to Position for the Bitcoin Boom - Adamant Research and Tuur Demeester

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