In this episode, we cover three distinct stories: First, the U.S. government has initiated a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to enhance its influence in global crypto markets while managing seized assets. Next, we delve into the workplace dynamics as the Bartleby column highlights the most annoying colleague traits, paired with weekend entertainment recommendations from The Economist. Lastly, we discuss former President Trump’s warning to Iran about its nuclear ambitions and the escalating tensions amid their refusal to negotiate under U.S. sanctions.