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Product & Service - Jack Dorsey (Twitter founder) is selling Bitcoin wallets privately [1] - The new company's 'Bitkey' device can be shipped to thousands of pickup points [1] Payment & Distribution - Payment can be made in Bitcoin [1] - Pickup points include FedEx, Walgreens, Kroger, Dollar General, and more [1] - No address is required for shipping [1]

Product Announcement - Blockstream 发布 Jade 和 Jade Plus 硬件钱包，旨在安全存储比特币 [1] - Bitcoin Magazine 商店现已上架 Blockstream Jade 和 Jade Plus [1] Security Focus - Blockstream Jade 强调开源特性，提升比特币存储的安全性 [1]

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency - Square (Block, Inc) introduces a Bitcoin wallet solution for local businesses [1] - The solution enables businesses to accept BTC payments with zero fees [1] - Industry sentiment is bullish regarding this development [1]

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - A new Bitcoin wallet by @Jack is explained [1]

Software Update - Eigenwallet 发布了新版本，这是一个支持原生原子互换的 Monero 和 Bitcoin 钱包 [1] - Eigenwallet 在过去两周进行了一些小的改进，发布了 3.0.4 到 3.0.7 版本 [1] Transparency and Security - Eigenwallet 彻底记录了所有更改，当软件管理数百万美元的资金时，透明度非常重要 [1]

Cryptocurrency Movement - A Bitcoin wallet holding $44 million moved funds after 12 years [1]

Crypto Adoption - Telegram's Bitcoin and crypto wallet is now live for 87 million users across the U S [1]

Core Viewpoint - SoFi Technologies is positioned as a stronger investment opportunity compared to Block, primarily due to its growth potential in the online banking sector and the challenges faced by Block in the payment technology space [2][13]. Company Overview - SoFi Technologies operates as an online bank, providing a range of services including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investing services, insurance, and travel planning, without any physical branches [4][10]. - Block, formerly known as Square, focuses on payment acceptance technology and has ventured into cryptocurrency, but faces stiff competition and market saturation [14][15]. Growth Potential - SoFi has experienced significant customer growth, increasing from over 1 million members in early 2020 to nearly 11 million by the end of Q1 2023, with expectations of continued growth and a revenue increase of around 25% for the full year [10][11]. - The global online banking market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 40% through 2034, with North America being a key market for SoFi [11]. Financial Performance - Analysts maintain a strong buy rating for Block, despite its shares being down over 70% from their 2022 peak, with a consensus price target of $66.86, indicating potential for recovery [3]. - Block is expected to see only 4% sales growth this year, with a slight acceleration to 10% next year, which is considered modest compared to SoFi's growth trajectory [16]. Market Trends - A 2024 survey indicates that 22% of U.S. bank customers prefer using personal computers for banking, while 55% prefer mobile apps, highlighting a shift towards digital banking solutions that SoFi capitalizes on [7][8]. - The payment acceptance market is becoming increasingly crowded, with established players like PayPal and tech companies entering the space, which poses challenges for Block [15][20].