AI models prefer Bitcoin over fiat as top store of value, research shows

A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute finds that leading artificial intelligence models show a strong preference for Bitcoin and other digitally native forms of money when placed in simulated economic scenarios. Summary Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, selected in nearly half of all AI responses. AI models strongly favored digital-native money over fiat, with more than 90% of responses choosing crypto-based options. Stablecoins were preferred for payments, while Bitcoin dominated as a long-term store of value. Study of 36 AI models finds Bitcoin dominates as…

U.S. shifts $23,000 in seized Bitcoin as ‘Villanueva’ wallet empties

A wallet on the Bitcoin blockchain associated with U.S. government seizure funds moved approximately 0.3346 BTC, roughly $23,000, marking the first on-chain transfer from a federal forfeiture account since late 2025, according to blockchain analytics data. Summary The U.S. government moved roughly 0.33 BTC from a wallet labeled as seized funds tied to the Villanueva forfeiture. The Bitcoin was sent to fresh addresses with no immediate exchange connections, suggesting possible internal custody management. Public records on the specific forfeiture case are sparse, highlighting how blockchain labeling often precedes detailed court…

Bitcoin LTH Selling Cools: Is Months-Long Distribution Finally Ending?

On-chain data shows Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) have seen their netflow rise recently, a sign that selling pressure from diamond hands is easing. Bitcoin LTH Net Position Change Is Becoming Less Negative In a new post on X, Glassnode analyst Chris Beamish has talked about the latest trend in the behavior of Bitcoin LTHs. This cohort represents one of the two main divisions of the BTC market done on the basis of holding time and includes the investors who purchased their tokens more than 155 days ago. Statistically, the longer…

Indiana enacts Bitcoin Rights Bill after governor approves HB 1042

Governor Mike Braun has signed House Bill 1042 into law, formalizing new protections for digital asset users in Indiana and setting guardrails around how state and local authorities may regulate cryptocurrency activity. Summary HB 1042 prohibits state and local governments from imposing discriminatory taxes or restrictions targeting cryptocurrency transactions. The law protects the right of Indiana residents to self-custody digital assets. Indiana formally defines cryptocurrency in state statute, providing regulatory clarity for courts and agencies. HB 1042 becomes law as Indiana expands legal clarity for digital assets The measure, which…

MARA Revises Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, Opens Door To Selling $3.5 Billion In BTC

MARA Holdings, one of the largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies in the world, has signaled a major shift in strategy that could have significant implications for the broader BTC market.  In a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company disclosed an update to its treasury policy that would allow it to sell Bitcoin from its balance sheet — a notable departure from its long-standing commitment to holding the asset as a long-term investment. Bitcoin Miner MARA May Sell Reserves Under the new policy, MARA is…

Bitcoin Dip Has Institutions Scrambling To Buy, Insider Reveals

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the recent Bitcoin dip is being read very differently inside institutional circles than it is on crypto social media. In a March 2 interview with Scott Melker, Hougan said many professional allocators that missed the first leg of ETF-driven adoption are now treating lower prices as an opening, not a warning sign. Bitcoin Dip Draws Rush From Institutional Buyers The clearest example was a prospective client Hougan said had been in discussions with Bitwise for roughly two years before finally committing $11 million. For Hougan,…

AI Agents Prefer Bitcoin Over Fiat, But Methodology Has Flaws

A new study from the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) suggests that artificial intelligence models prefer Bitcoin over stablecoins and other forms of money for different financial situations, with very few showing a preference for fiat currency.  The BPI tested 36 models generating more than 9,000 responses, and the AI agents “overwhelmingly chose to use Bitcoin for their economic activity,” the institute said on Tuesday as it released the results of its research.  The study found that 48.3% of AI models chose to use Bitcoin (BTC) overall, and it was the…

Bitcoin Price Consolidates Above Support, Bullish Bias Strengthens

Bitcoin price started a decent increase above $68,500 but failed at $70,000. BTC is now consolidating and might aim for more gains above $68,800. Bitcoin started a fresh increase after it settled above the $68,000 support. The price is trading above $68,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a contracting triangle forming with resistance at $68,400 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip again if it trades below the $67,000 and $66,550 levels. Bitcoin Price Corrects Lower From…

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‘Liking Bitcoin’ Is Not Enough For US Government: David Bailey

David Bailey, a former crypto advisor to the Trump administration, argues that the US government could be doing more to support Bitcoin adoption.  “At the end of the day, liking Bitcoin is not enough,” Bailey said during the Bitcoin Investor Week Conference in New York, which was published to YouTube on Tuesday. “The Trump administration was a very important first step, but you know there is so much further for us to go and not just in talk but in actual delivery,” said Bailey, who now serves as CEO and…