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Seven governments made the same move last week.
Nobody connected the dots.
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The most important news, developments, and insights from the past week. Perfect for catching up on what you may have missed in a concise, easy-to-read format.
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What Happens When Mainstream Media Watches Bitcoin Without a Frame
The Open Bitcoin sold off when the U.S.-Iran war started. Two weeks later it's outperforming the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold. CNBC ran that headline. And almost nobody is talking about the more interesting thing underneath: the media environment around Bitcoin just went quiet
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The Insiders Are Bearish. The Suits Are Buying.
Perception Weekly. Week of February 16-22, 2026
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The Market Crashed 45%. The Infrastructure Didn't Notice.
Perception Weekly - February 16, 2026
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Crime Coverage Spiked 271%. Here's Why.
Crime & Legal coverage jumped 271% this week, from 28 mentions to 104 across 28 outlets. That's nearly a 4x surge in a single week. It was the biggest momentum shift across every topic we track. In the 2025 EOY report we did in collaboration with Epoch VC,
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Perception Weekly #70
💡Last week’s discussions highlighted the complex interplay of regulatory challenges, institutional investment trends, and state-level Bitcoin legislation. ETF outflows and security concerns dampen market sentiment, while state-driven Bitcoin initiatives and corporate adoption fuel optimism. Industry snapshot 🔥 Hot Discussions Bitcoin ETF Outflows * Sentiment: Negative * Insights: * Mainstream Media: Coverage highlights the
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Perception Weekly #69
💡We’ve just rolled out a powerful new feature on Perception! Now, you can select any media outlet and instantly analyze how they’ve covered Bitcoin—from the tone of their reporting to the topics they’ve focused on—all the way back to 2011. What You Can Do: ✅ See
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Perception Weekly #68
💡The Perception platform is now live in alpha for you to test. The platform is designed for researchers, journalists, and traders, offering something truly unique: real-time trend and sentiment tracking across the Bitcoin industry from over 100+ indexed sources. Please take a moment to check it out and share your
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Perception Weekly #67
💡The Perception platform is now live in alpha for you to test. The platform is designed for researchers, journalists, and traders, offering something truly unique: real-time trend and sentiment tracking across the Bitcoin industry from over 100+ indexed sources. Please take a moment to check it out and share your
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Weekly Recap #66
👋A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER: Hey, Fernando here – Happy New Year! 🎉 Sorry for the radio silence here, but I’ve been busy over the holidays putting the finishing touches on the Perception platform, and I’m thrilled to share that it’s now live in closed alpha for you to
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Weekly Recap #64
💡Here’s a snapshot of last week’s Bitcoin market insights, curated by Bitcoin Perception. Bitcoin Perception will soon offer real-time data on hot discussions, trends, and sentiment within the Bitcoin ecosystem, complete with charts that show correlations between market sentiment and price movements. The product will also feature trend
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Weekly Recap #63
💡The past week’s coverage reflects a multifaceted view of Bitcoin’s global position: • Positive Trends: Institutional adoption is rising, with increased ETF inflows and endorsements from investors like Bill Miller. • Regulatory Challenges: Proposals for taxation or prohibition highlight ongoing tensions with traditional financial institutions. • Technological Developments: Shifts towards AI