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  <li>Jack Dorsey affirms Bitcoin as money, not cryptocurrency, emphasizing its transactional role.</li>
  <li>Block Inc's addition to the S&amp;P 500 reflects crypto's influence in mainstream finance.</li>
  <li>Dorsey's advocacy aligns with regulatory push for Bitcoin's daily commerce integration.</li>
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<p>On October 19, 2025, Twitter co-founder and Block CEO Jack Dorsey reiterated on social media that "Bitcoin is not a cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is money."</p>
<p>Dorsey's assertions highlight ongoing efforts to integrate Bitcoin into everyday commerce, focusing on regulatory clarity and real-world merchant adoption.</p>
<h2 id="block-inc-s-sp-500-inclusion-highlights-bitcoin-s-real-world-impact">Block Inc's S&amp;P 500 Inclusion Highlights Bitcoin's Real-World Impact</h2>
<p><strong>Jack Dorsey's statement</strong> underscores his long-held belief in Bitcoin's role as money rather than as a speculative asset. This aligns with his initiatives at Block, focusing on Bitcoin payment integration. <strong>Block's recent inclusion</strong> in the S&amp;P 500 highlights this strategic alignment and its market significance.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://coincu.com/bitcoin/bitcoin-derivatives-open-interest-high/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin's transactional focus</a></strong> receives further support via regulatory dialogues. Senator Cynthia Lummis <a href="https://www.lummis.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Lummis-Crypto-Tax-Bill.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">introduced a bill</a> influenced by Dorsey's advocacy, aiming for tax exemptions on small-scale Bitcoin transactions. This could lower barriers to daily use.</p>
<p>Community reactions are mixed, with some praising Dorsey's commitment to Bitcoin's practical use, while critics highlight the challenges in achieving his goals. <strong>Dorsey's critique</strong> of Tether's donation for Bitcoin development stands out, questioning its scale despite Tether's significant profits.</p>
<p>"We want Bitcoin to be everyday money ASAP." — Jack Dorsey</p>
<h2 id="bitcoin-price-and-regulatory-challenges-amid-dorsey-s-push">Bitcoin Price and Regulatory Challenges Amid Dorsey's Push</h2>
<p style="background-color: #222222; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px; border-radius: 5px;"><strong>Did you know?</strong> Dorsey's vision for Bitcoin as "everyday money" echoes Bitcoin's original 2009 white paper, aiming for a decentralized, peer-to-peer payment system, beyond speculative investments.</p>
<p>Bitcoin, symbol BTC, boasts a market cap of $2.15 trillion, with a 58.84% market dominance. Trading at $108,058.71, prices shifted with a 0.98% rise over 24 hours, contrasting a 9.20% decrease over 90 days. Data from CoinMarketCap.</p>
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  Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 13:55 UTC on October 19, 2025. <em>Source: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a></em>
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<p><strong><a href="https://coincu.com/analysis/heres-what-has-been-fueling-bitcoins/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">potential regulatory impacts from Dorsey's push</a></strong></p>
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