Welcome to Day 3 of Bitcoin 2025, streaming live from Las Vegas, NV! Today’s agenda delves into Bitcoin’s global impact, institutional adoption, and philosophical underpinnings. Featuring thought leaders like SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, Tether’s Paolo Ardoino, and Michael Saylor, the day promises insights on geopolitical shifts, quantum threats, and Bitcoin’s role as a civilization-building force.
Today’s Highlights
Nakamoto Stage – May 29, 2025
10:00 AM — Hester Peirce Fireside
- Moderator: Hailey Lennon (Fold)
- Speaker: Hester Peirce (SEC)
Discussion on regulatory clarity and Bitcoin’s future.
10:30 AM — Tether + Cantor Fireside
- Speakers: Paolo Ardoino (Tether), Brandon Lutnick (Cantor Fitzgerald)
Exploring stablecoins and institutional Bitcoin integration.
11:00 AM — EXSAT Digital Bank: Unlocking Bitcoin’s Financial Potential
- Speaker: Yves La Rose (exSat)
How Bitcoin bridges traditional and decentralized finance.
11:30 AM — Information Asymmetry: Bitcoin Edition
- Moderator: Nolan Bauerle (Rezon TV)
- Speaker: Mike Benz (Foundation for Freedom Online)
The battle for transparent information in crypto markets.
12:30 PM — El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption: A Regional Blueprint
- Moderator: Mike Peterson (Bitcoin Beach)
- Speakers: Max & Stacy (Bitcoin Country), Mayer Mizrachi (City of Panama)
Lessons from the world’s first Bitcoin nation.
2:00 PM — Fireside with Nigel Farage
- Moderator: Frank Corva (Bitcoin Magazine)
- Speaker: Nigel Farage (Reform UK)
Bitcoin as a tool for political and economic sovereignty.
3:50 PM — Corporate Treasury Strategies
- Moderator: David Bailey (BTC Inc.)
- Speakers: Eric Semler (Semler Scientific), Will Reeves (Fold)
Why public companies embrace Bitcoin despite volatility.
4:20 PM — Michael Saylor Keynote
- Speaker: Michael Saylor (Strategy)
Bitcoin’s macro-economic inevitability.
Key Themes
- Global Bitcoin Adoption: Case studies from El Salvador and Panama.
- Institutional Integration: Tether, Cantor Fitzgerald, and corporate treasuries.
- Freedom Tech: Decentralization’s role in combating censorship.
👉 Discover how Bitcoin transforms economies
FAQs
Q: How does Bitcoin address quantum computing threats?
A: Discussions with Jameson Lopp (Casa) and Hunter Beast (Summonet) cover post-quantum cryptography and Bitcoin’s resilience.
Q: Why do companies like Semler Scientific hold Bitcoin in their treasury?
A: Bitcoin’s scarcity and long-term appreciation outweigh short-term volatility, as explained by Eric Semler.
Q: What’s the significance of Ross Ulbricht’s closing speech?
A: Ulbricht’s talk on decentralization and unity underscores Bitcoin’s ethos beyond finance.
👉 Explore Bitcoin’s institutional adoption
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