Bitcoin 2025 Was a MAGA Lovefest for Crypto Bros
In another time, the Bitcoin 2025 convention at Las Vegas’ Venetian hotel casino last week might have been most memorable for its cringeworthy moments. There was a group that wore shirts with the slogan “Jesus Loves Bitcoin” on the back. David Bailey, CEO of the parent company of conference host Bitcoin Magazine, tried to buy bitcoin in an on-stage transaction — and it didn’t work. Interludes featured music by a string quartet; they covered the techno instrumental “Sandstorm” by Darude. The company Realbotix demoed Aria, an uncanny humanoid robot, who stood next to a table where passersby could feel the texture of a sample silicone face like her own. “Soft, right?” one man commented admiringly. Realbotix CEO Andrew…
