This week, we discuss lawmakers reintroducing the Bitcoin Act, takeaways from the White House crypto summit, and what Russia’s crypto proposal suggests about Bitcoin sovereign game theory. We also delve into a single Bitaxe mining a block, why proof-of-work consensus is so important, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Nolan: https://x.com/countbtc Follow Michael: https://x.com/mpmcsweeney Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Join Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx The Bitcoin Historian Newsletter: https://bitcoinhistorynewsletter.com/ — Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. USE CODE SHOCK10 FOR 10% OFF general admission! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york — Bitcoin DeFi is here. Stake, bridge, swap and earn real yield on Core - Bitcoin’s consumer chain and staking layer. Join Ignition and get onchain: ignition.coredao.org/blockworks Stake your Bitcoin with Core: stake.coredao.org/blockworks Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Supply Shock. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com. Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC’s wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:12) Biggest Bitcoin Headlines (04:01) Greenland's Political Shift (06:31) Michael Saylor's Manifest Destiny (11:29) White House Crypto Summit (14:27) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (16:00) White House Crypto Summit (Con't) (22:35) Russia's Bitcoin Regulation (26:15) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (28:22) BRICS & Bitcoin Game Theory (42:37) Bitaxe Miner & Value of Proof-of-Work (53:40) Final Thoughts and DAS 2025 — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Supply Shock should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.