😳 This is going to sound crazy…

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😳This is going to sound crazy…

Speaking at the annual Oslo Freedom Forum on Wednesday Jack Dorsey, Twitter co-founder, expressed his views on social media, free speech and algorithms.

Stating: “This is going to sound a little bit crazy, but I think the free speech debate is a complete distraction right now. I think the real debate should be about free will,”

This was later backed up by Elon Musk on X.

Jack’s full talk (20 mins).

⛓️‍💥Unchained & UATX partnership

Unchained and the University of Austin (UATX) have partnered to create a $5 million Bitcoin endowment fund, marking the first long-term endowment held in Bitcoin. This initiative reflects a commitment to innovative financial strategies and aims to integrate Bitcoin into higher education.

Joseph Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained, has kickstarted the initiative with a personal donation of 2 bitcoin ($138,000).

👵 Wisconsin pension fund buys Bitcoin… ETF

The first state pension fund invests in Bitcoin. Wisconsin’s pension fund has added bitcoin to its balance sheets, buying more than $160 million worth of shares in two newly approved ETFs.

While $160 million is a lot of money, Krause said it's a small fraction of Wisconsin's overall pension fund. At the end of December, SWIB held more than $155 billion in assets, with the vast majority of that representing assets in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

🤓 Genesis Waitlist Now Open!

Ahhhhhh, it’s happening. Our waitlist is now live! Here are some more teasers about what’s coming👀 

Who is Genesis built for?

You know those moments when friends, family, or colleagues start bombarding you with questions every time the prices jump or they hear the word on mainstream media?

It’s built for them!

The people who have all the questions but don’t know where to find the answers. Well, who better to answer these than some of the best people currently building in Bitcoin.

Our masterclasses are bitesize, non-techie, relatable and easily digestible that anyone can grasp. Yes, even your grandma!

Who is presenting a masterclass?

Curious about who we’ve managed to bag to present these masterclasses? We’ll unveil a new presenter each week in our newsletter as we gear up for the launch. So stay tuned!🤪

But we need your help…

We need your help to find these bit-curious people. Please share the link below with a couple of your friends, family members or colleagues or join the waitlist yourself to find out what all the fuss is about.

👉 Join The Waitlist

🔥 What else have you missed?

1. Gemini released a Vlog which follows Peter McCormack before his Real Bedford announcement.

2. Robert Kiyosaki calls for $350,000 Bitcoin by August 25, 2024.

3. Why Accountants Are Now Learning About Bitcoin: Forbes Article.

4. Wall Street Journal publishes a video about Bitcoin.

5. Semler Scientific Announces Additional Bitcoin Purchases.

🍾 Friday Fun!

This week’s Crossword is now live - Play here

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