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They Couldn't Ban Bitcoin... So They Bought The People Who Build It!

A quiet Bitcoin Core change ignited one of the most controversial debates in years. This investigation follows the funding, the code, the incentives, and the silence surrounding a battle over Bitcoin’s future. Whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions, the questions raised deserve serious attention from anyone who cares about self custody and the Bitcoin protocol.

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