S Arnoldus

Grateful for Bitcoin - The Power Grid for Peace, for The Earth, for The People's Money. Life goes faster than you imagine, enjoy the journey.

[Daniel Batten @DSBatten]

They just keep coming!

New paper finds that Bitcoin mining operations are extremely flexible loads that supports renewable-led decarbonization by absorbing excess renewable generation

The authors found that operations can curtail demand almost immediately, participate in demand response programs, and provide ancillary services which directly enhances grid stability while enabling higher renewable energy integration

Read that last para again, and compare it to what most people still believe about Bitcoin mining.

The asymmetry between what we now know about Bitcoin mining, and the actions of policymakers and regulators is simply enormous.

Source: https://t.co/rLN829zxIr
Energy, Economic and Environmental Impacts of Cryptocurrency Mining: A Review (Jafari et al. 2026)

Journal: Energy Conversion and Management: X
Impact Factor 7.6 (top 4% of all journals worldwide)

[James Lavish @jameslavish]

Good evening.

I’m getting a lot of questions about whether my conviction has been impaired or my thesis has changed about Bitcoin with its recent price weakness. The answer is an emphatic no. Why? Because I like to keep it simple and focus on first principles. While other assets are enjoying the warmth of the hot ball of money, Bitcoin will simply continue to reflect the debasement of all government sponsored currencies over the long run. Nothing more. Nothing less. Hope this helps.

Have a great night.

[Natalie Brunell ⚡️ @natbrunell]

Did someone just publish the U.S. Constitution on the Bitcoin network? 👀 https://t.co/srggXnxp4E

[S Arnoldus @Aleora7]

@Strike Excellent way to say it!!

[Strike @Strike]

21,000,000 BTC / 8,000,000,000 humans = 0.002625 BTC each.

Bitcoin was never designed so everyone could have one. It was designed so no one could print more.

Position accordingly.

[Paul Atkins @SECPaulSAtkins]

For too long, the SEC was at odds with new technology and innovation, pushing entrepreneurs offshore.

That era is over.

Under President Trump’s leadership, and alongside colleagues across the Admin and Congress, we are delivering much needed clarity to digital asset markets.

[Mark Moss @1MarkMoss]

They should pause all income taxes until this gets resolved, like immediately.

[S Arnoldus @Aleora7]

@PunterJeff @TrustlessState @Bankless @saylor Excellent conversation, thanks guys!

[Jeff Walton @PunterJeff]

Here's my conversation with @TrustlessState of @Bankless

We unpack $SATA and $STRC, the landscape of Digital Credit, Strive & Strategy business model, and rebuilding the world's trust infrastructure from the ground up.

Great follow up conversation to @saylor joining the pod last month.

[TIMESTAMPS]
0:00 Intro
1:59 Stretch, Risk, and Balance Sheets
5:28 Dividend Backstop Debate
8:53 Measuring Bitcoin Downside
15:25 Success as Long-Tail Risk
19:17 Common Equity as Revenue
25:57 Digital Credit’s Massive Market
29:37 Credit, Liquidity, and Yield
33:02 Banks, Trust, and Inflation
36:08 Trust Networks Rebuilt
40:26 Digital Labor and Yield
44:38 Bitcoin’s Growing Capital Base
48:36 S-Curve and Market Size
52:36 Building on Bitcoin Instruments
55:58 Transforming the Asset
59:12 Co-opetition in Bitcoin Credit
1:03:23 Low Vol for Long Holders
1:09:13 Strive Versus Strategy
1:12:38 Scaling Faster Than Strategy
1:17:30 Closing & Disclaimers

[Bitcoin Magazine @BitcoinMagazine]

NEW: Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts Bitcoin will be $750,000—$1,250,000 in the next 5 years 🚀

"The biggest reason is institutional adoption."

[Daniel Batten @DSBatten]

6/6

~97% of Bitcoin discourse is about the monetary case. Around 3% is about energy.

The gap between how important this is and how much attention it gets may be the largest asymmetry in Bitcoin right now.

The world is going to close that gap, fast.

[JD Vance @JDVance]

Today, the task force and the DOJ announced a massive take down of two of the largest Medicaid fraud cases in Minnesota state history, as well as the largest autism fraud scheme ever charged by the federal government. Our message is simple: if you’re committing fraud, we will find you, and we won’t rest until justice is served.

[Strategy @Strategy]

$MSTR is a ₿ridge.

[S Arnoldus @Aleora7]

@scottmelker @YahooFinance Congrats @scottmelker you always deliver good content.

[Office of the First Lady @FirstLadyOffice]

“This evening’s beautiful setting brings families from both sides of the political aisle together to enjoy Americana—the Marine Band’s wonderful music, great food, and some friendly gaming competition.”

First Lady Melania Trump
Congressional Picnic
May 19, 2026

[Senator Cynthia Lummis @SenLummis]

For years, Fintech has been shut out while legacy institutions enjoyed privileged access. The Trump administration is ensuring a level playing field, competition, and lower payments costs for consumers with its latest Executive Order. My statement⬇️

[S Arnoldus @Aleora7]

@real_vijay @BITCOINisforALL See you there! @BITCOINisforALL

[Mila Joy @Milajoy]

An adorable little boy was trying to sneak a hug from President Trump because he was too shy to ask and he ended up getting one anyway.

[Strategy @Strategy]

80% of $STRC is held by retail investors. This amendment is for you. Vote for STRC to pay semi-monthly dividends. Your vote matters. Make it count. Visit https://t.co/4pgIjKOrT1 to learn how to vote through your broker.