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From a friend: "Above the main entrance of the First Bank, you first see a carving of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, wearing his signature winged helmet. This figure symbolizes the bank's core mission to handle the financial business of the new nation. Directly above this, a more elaborate mural depicts the Genius of America as a youthful figure, also wearing Mercury's helmet to emphasize the commercial link. He is surrounded by powerful symbols: he holds a caduceus, the staff with entwined snakes representing commerce and negotiation, which leans against a globe, signifying the nation's place in global trade. A cornucopia overflowing with coins represents prosperity, while a bee hive represents commerce and the ships in the background allude to maritime trade. Together, these carvings project a unified message: the bank was the central engine for driving American industry, commerce, and financial stability on a global scale."
Great to be in London today to meet with policymakers on how the UK can position itself competitively in the global race for crypto. This is a pivotal moment - hopeful the UK seizes this opportunity to solidify its position as a global leader in crypto. Bullish on Britain!
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What are you most excited about for crypto in 2025? for me, in random order... 1. Stablecoin payments 2. Prediction markets 3. The rise of the self custodial "super apps" 4. Decentralized social 5. Base 6. Getting legislation passed in the US 7. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve 8. Tokenized traditional securities 9. Getting capital formation onchain 10. Getting perpetual futures approved in the US