Bitcoin just smashed through $78,000, wiping out over $30 million in shorts with a powerful hourly candle and surging ETF inflows. April alone brought $2.44 billion into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, nearly doubling March and cementing institutions as the dominant buying force. Tether reinforced its stablecoin empire with $1.04 billion in Q1 profit and an $8.23 billion reserve buffer, backed by massive holdings in US Treasuries, gold, and bitcoin:native itself. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has inked classified AI deals with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, and others to sharpen decision-making at the highest security levels. In Japan, SBI Holdings is moving to acquire a stake in Bitbank, while Brazil is clamping down on crypto for regulated cross-border payments. These moves highlight the accelerating blend of big capital, stablecoin strength, and institutional power driving Bitcoin forward. Read the full story on how these pieces connect on Blockzeit.⏬ https://t.co/gbLlC9eWm6