Pension funds. Bank blocks. Bitcoin as a hedge. 👀
This week in crypto:
🇨🇴 Colombia launches its 2nd Bitcoin-linked pension fund
🇬🇧 UK banks block up to 40% of exchange transactions
🇿🇦 Bitcoin pitched as “state-proof” money in South Africa
Crypto is now colliding with the financial system.
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