> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bitcoinandshow.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Battle Of Hashings - URL: https://www.bitcoinandshow.com/battle-of-hashings/ - Published: 2025-04-01T21:14:43.000Z - Updated: 2025-04-06T18:30:57.000Z - Author: David Bennett Episode 1066 of Bitcoin And . . . is LIVE! Topics for today: - Metaplanet's BTC Buy - HRF Donates 10 BTC For Bitcoin Development - Teather Buys 8,888 BTC - Rhode Island Mulls Tax Free BTC Payments [https://fountain.fm/episode/O8FJhMQnU5ZEH11aSCYq](https://fountain.fm/episode/O8FJhMQnU5ZEH11aSCYq?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) # **Step into the Circle P Economy, where Bitcoin fuels artisanal mastery!** [https://ditto.pub/@shishi@nostrplebs.com](https://ditto.pub/@shishi@nostrplebs.com?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) (faster) email: shishi21m@protonmail.com (slower) Product: Comfrey One full root for 20$ Or root cutting for 1$ each Buyer pays shipping Episode 726: [https://fountain.fm/episode/15491737864](https://fountain.fm/episode/15491737864?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) # Articles: [https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstzhenfx4n37jehx9gw4sgk3vmfx8nfy47epxrsxfnsgl3per984c90c7tw](https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstzhenfx4n37jehx9gw4sgk3vmfx8nfy47epxrsxfnsgl3per984c90c7tw?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-buys-696-bitcoin-10-for-1-stock-split](https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-buys-696-bitcoin-10-for-1-stock-split?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/human-rights-foundation-donates-1-billion-satoshis-to-fund-bitcoin-development](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/human-rights-foundation-donates-1-billion-satoshis-to-fund-bitcoin-development?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-buys-bitcoin-q1-2025-holdings-top-8-billion](https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-buys-bitcoin-q1-2025-holdings-top-8-billion?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://decrypt.co/312522/openai-release-open-weight-model-reasoning-capabilities](https://decrypt.co/312522/openai-release-open-weight-model-reasoning-capabilities?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://www.cnbc.com/futures-and-commodities/](https://www.cnbc.com/futures-and-commodities/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://dashboard.clarkmoody.com/](https://dashboard.clarkmoody.com/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://mempool.space/](https://mempool.space/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://value4value.info/](https://value4value.info/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://fountain.fm/show/eK5XaSb3UaLRavU3lYrI](https://fountain.fm/show/eK5XaSb3UaLRavU3lYrI?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) - [https://geyser.fund/project/thebitcoinandpodcast](https://geyser.fund/project/thebitcoinandpodcast?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://atlas21.com/rhode-island-proposed-bill-for-tax-exemptions-on-bitcoin-payments/](https://atlas21.com/rhode-island-proposed-bill-for-tax-exemptions-on-bitcoin-payments/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://atlas21.com/brazil-blocks-bitcoin-investments-for-pension-funds/](https://atlas21.com/brazil-blocks-bitcoin-investments-for-pension-funds/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://lightning.news/fold-and-crowdhealth-partner/](https://lightning.news/fold-and-crowdhealth-partner/?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) [https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-tech](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-tech?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) Find the Bitcoin And Podcast on every podcast app here: [https://episodes.fm/1438789088](https://episodes.fm/1438789088?ref=bitcoinandshow.com) Bitcoin continues to dominate headlines as institutions, governments, and activists rethink its role in finance, sovereignty, and global resistance. Here’s a breakdown of the latest developments shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in 2025: ### **Meta Planet’s Massive Bitcoin Buy** Japan’s Meta Planet made headlines by adding **$67 million in Bitcoin**, bringing its total holdings to **4,046 BTC ($341M)**. The company, dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” aims to accumulate **21,000 BTC by 2026**, positioning itself as a leader in corporate Bitcoin adoption. Despite confusing stock-split mechanics, its commitment to Bitcoin underscores its belief in the asset’s long-term value. ### **Tether’s Bitcoin Bet** Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, added **8,888 BTC** in Q1 2025, signaling confidence in Bitcoin’s resilience. With over **$8.46 billion in Bitcoin holdings**, Tether’s aggressive buying aligns with its profit-driven strategy. Analysts speculate its next frontier could be **Africa**, where Bitcoin adoption is surging amid economic instability. ### **Human Rights Foundation’s Bitcoin Grants** The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) allocated **10 BTC ($1M+)** to fund **20+ Bitcoin projects**, including privacy tools, mining decentralization, and education in authoritarian regimes. Grantees like **BTC Pay Server**, **Nostr**, and **Bitcoin Core** highlight Bitcoin’s role in empowering marginalized communities. ### **Rhode Island’s Bitcoin Tax Break** Rhode Island proposed a bill exempting **small Bitcoin transactions** (up to $1,000/day, 10/month) from state capital gains taxes. While modest, this move reduces barriers for everyday Bitcoin use—a model other states may follow. Contrast this with Brazil’s ban on pension funds investing in crypto, underscoring regulatory divides. ### **Fold & CrowdHealth: Bitcoin Meets Healthcare** Fold’s partnership with **CrowdHealth** merges Bitcoin savings with healthcare autonomy. Members earn Bitcoin rewards while accessing community-funded medical care, bypassing restrictive insurance systems. The collaboration highlights Bitcoin’s potential as a tool for financial and health freedom. ### **MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025: Freedom Tech Front and Center** MIT’s annual expo, April 5–6, focuses on **Freedom Tech**, featuring activists like **Evan Merawi** and technologists like **Tadge Dryja**. Panels and hackathons explore Bitcoin’s role in resisting authoritarianism, with a $10K prize for privacy-focused projects. ### **Why This Matters** From corporate hoarding to grassroots activism, Bitcoin’s narrative in 2025 is one of resilience and liberation. As institutions like Tether and Meta Planet double down, and activists leverage Bitcoin to combat oppression, its role as a decentralized lifeline grows stronger.