"Bitcoin Becomes Mainstream in Politics and Business"

# Bitcoin No Longer a Fringe Currency as Institutional Adoption Skyrockets Bitcoin has evolved from a niche digital currency to a mainstream financial asset. The recent "Bitcoin 2025" conference in Las Vegas saw political figures, corporate leaders, and institutional investors on stage together, marking a significant shift in Bitcoin’s perception. Cointelegraph reported on Nov. 6, "Bitcoin is no longer an outlier," underscoring the event's emphasis on Bitcoin’s growing role in the global financial ecosystem. Sixteen years post-inception, Bitcoin has progressed from a cypherpunk experiment to a widely accepted asset. It now stands at par with politicians, institutions, and Wall Street heavyweights, integrating more deeply into mainstream finance. # The Transformation of Bitcoin 2025 Once a hub for ardent Bitcoin enthusiasts, the "Bitcoin 2025" conference has transformed into a venue for political elites and major institutional investors. This year’s high-profile attendees included U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr., reflecting Bitcoin’s increasing acceptance among political and financial power players. Publicly traded companies are now viewing Bitcoin as a legitimate financial asset, influenced by advocates like Michael Saylor. Firms such as Metaplanet, Twenty One, and Nakamoto have incorporated Bitcoin into their portfolios. In a Cointelegraph interview, Dylan LeClair, Bitcoin Strategy Director at Metaplanet, elaborated on their aggressive strategy: "We’ve gone all in—selling equity, debt, even chairs—to buy more Bitcoin. Critics called us crazy, but our Japanese Bitcoin customers were ecstatic. This was unprecedented for them." # Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and founder of Bitcoin-focused financial institution Twenty One, has been instrumental in spurring institutional interest. Supported by Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, Twenty One epitomizes Bitcoin’s growing appeal among corporate giants. Mallers noted the rising political and institutional interest but highlighted Bitcoin’s shifting role. "Bitcoin is transitioning from a payments network to a long-term store of value," he said. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream and a Proof-of-Work mechanism pioneer mentioned in the Bitcoin whitepaper, emphasized Bitcoin’s technical and social evolution. "Institutional adoption introduces new use cases for Bitcoin," he stated, adding, "Institutions aren’t trying to change Bitcoin; they’re motivated because Bitcoin is already beneficial for them." Bitcoin’s journey from subcultures to mainstream prominence heralds a new era for cryptocurrency. As political leaders and institutional players increasingly embrace Bitcoin, its role in reshaping global finance becomes more apparent.