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Bitcoin's 18th Anniversary: Op-Ed Argues Bitcoin Can Shield Business Surplus

TradingGain Newsroom·3h ago·31 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC

Marking 18 years since Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, an op-ed by Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma argues that small business owners still bear the cost of a system built on bailouts. He suggests that keeping part of their surplus in bitcoin could help protect it. This is an opinion piece, not a new market event, so its direct effect on prices is likely limited.

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Why it matters

The op-ed presents bitcoin as a way for businesses to protect part of their surplus.
The argument centres on bailouts, a theme that can shape how investors view bitcoin as an alternative.
The piece is one person's view, so it does not show a change in market conditions.

What to watch next

Watch whether bitcoin's price moves on any new bailout or bank rescue policy decisions, since that would give this argument real market weight.

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