Intro

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance:

• Will Tether have to sell its Bitcoin?
• VanEck: Bitcoin reserve bills at state level could spark $23B in demand
• Government ppending surges 15% year-over-year
• Where more than 60% of government spending is going
• A16z’s Brian Quintenz to be nominated for CFTC Chair

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---- References mentioned in the episode:

• Tether May Have to Sell Its Bitcoin Holdings 
• Tether’s Q4 2024 Attestation Report
• Tether Made $13 Billion in Profits in 2024
• Tether Announces Bitcoin Stacking Strategy
• Paolo Ardoino’s Tweet on “Salty” JPM Analysts
• Bitcoin Chart Highlighting State Reserve Bills 
• VanEck’s Sigel Estimates Impact of State Adoption
• State-level Bitcoin Reserves Could Drive $23B in Bitcoin
• January CPI Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected 
• The Era of Fiscal Dominance: Full Steam Ahead 
• The Federal Spending Boom Rolls On 
• Fiscal Deficit Is On Track To Top Last Fiscal Year
• Dalio: Cut Fiscal Deficit or Face 'Economic Heart Attack
• GAO Sends Warning in Report on U.S. Fiscal Health 
• Trump Plans to Nominate a16z’s Quintenz as CFTC Chairr
• Brian Quintenz Responds to Trump’s Nomination

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