<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><author_name>Colin (npub1gl…ukd90)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.ae/npub1gl723nmngd9adxh8hqgyrpnam8ha8m8pu04vfakr6g8k9e4y3m4s7ukd90</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.ae</provider_url><html>Today — BlackRock can be viewed as an extension of the US government (however, the opposite can be equally stated). It&#39;s safe to say that these entities demand control and with Bitcoin this is no exception.&#xA;&#xA;This makes me believe that the recent Bitcoin ETF delay may stem from a misunderstanding about the technology. When Larry Fink et al. announced the ETF application, I suspect they were been under the belief (as is their nature) that something could be propagated from this instrument that would put them in control of Bitcoin. &#xA;&#xA;As you know, this is impossible and after further consultation it&#39;s likely they came to the same conclusion; leaving the blob scrambling for a solution. The obvious choice would be to kill the ETF, but recent court decisions and the inherent fragility of the investment elite won&#39;t allow for this.&#xA;&#xA;It&#39;s difficult to say what happens next, certainly further delays, perhaps some drama via the recent capture of Binance. Regardless, the establishment will continue to flail petulantly.&#xA;&#xA;What are your thoughts?</html></oembed>