Adam Back

Adam Back: "Bitcoin Is the Future of Finance"

Cypherpunk veteran Adam Back, cited in Satoshi’s whitepaper, said Bitcoin will form the future of finance. His statement bolsters a bullish narrative that could influence institutional interest and policy debates around BTC.

Published at 2026-02-19 12:45:08
Adam Back Calls Bitcoin 'Permissionless Bearer Money'

Blockstream co‑founder Adam Back said on November 13 that Bitcoin (BTC) should be understood as permissionless bearer money — value you control directly without intermediaries. His framing seeks to settle parts of the long-running debate over whether BTC is money, digital gold, or something else.

Cantor Fitzgerald's Major Bitcoin Acquisition Deal with Adam Back – cover image
Cantor Fitzgerald's Major Bitcoin Acquisition Deal with Adam Back

Cantor Fitzgerald is close to finalizing a $4 billion deal with Adam Back, acquiring over $3 billion worth of bitcoin along with additional funding for future purchases. This marks a significant move in the bitcoin investment landscape.