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A former Treasury advisor highlights a Southern District of New York investigation into the finances of activist network linked to Neville Roy Singham, alleging its role in delaying or blocking AI infrastructure projects. The report details 21 campaigns across 14 states, resulting in 10 data center moratoria, one permanent ban, and four rejected projects.

Sen. Tom Cotton urged the Justice Department to investigate a Chinese-linked campaign targeting U.S. AI infrastructure. A report alleges Chinese state media and foreign-funded groups, including those tied to Neville Roy Singham, have opposed data centers and AI projects in the U.S.

Sen. Tom Cotton urged the Justice Department to investigate a covert campaign linked to China aimed at undermining U.S. artificial intelligence infrastructure. The request follows a report alleging Chinese state media and foreign-funded groups, including those tied to tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham, have opposed data center construction and AI projects in the U.S.

Representative Nick Begich introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) in Congress, which would establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve requiring the federal government to hold Bitcoin for at least 20 years and acquire up to one million BTC over five years. The legislation codifies President Trump's March 2025 executive order and would apply to Bitcoin already held by the government from criminal cases like Silk Road and Bitfinex seizures.

A report by the Bitcoin Policy Institute alleges foreign influence in campaigns against US AI data center construction, including Chinese propaganda and dark money funding from foreign billionaires. The report links these efforts to a network of nonprofits funded by tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham and his wife Jodie Evans, co-founder of CodePink. This network has allegedly spent years fueling opposition to US AI infrastructure expansion.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute proposed issuing bonds backed by Bitcoin, which led to the development of Protocol Bonds using Bitcoin as a bond to its protocol, allowing for self-custodial Bitcoin Yield production. This mechanism uses OP_CLTV to timelock BTC on the Bitcoin mainnet. The proposal aims to prove compatibility between Bitcoin and structured debt instruments.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute is launching an international initiative with support from Xapo Bank to educate UK policymakers about Bitcoin technology. The initiative aims to bring BPI's US policy experience to the UK and facilitate conversations between regulators and government officials. This partnership will help promote smart regulation through education.

Bitcoin Magazine is hosting the 'Bitcoin as Everyday Money' event on April 28, 2026, during Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas to advocate for a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions. The event, led by Janessa Lopez of Block and David Zell of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, will include a demonstration of Bitcoin's use in small business payments and discuss a three-pillar tax framework proposed by industry leaders.