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South Korea Exempts Crypto Taxes! Google Deletes (Then Restores) MetaMask & BCH Adoption Grows Jan 05, 2020

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Roger Ver discusses two major developments shaping the crypto industry — South Korea’s decision to exempt cryptocurrency profits from taxation and Google’s temporary removal (and later restoration) of MetaMask from the Play Store. Plus, how users can leverage Bitcoin.com tools to transact freely.

💡 In this episode:
• South Korea announces tax exemptions for crypto investors, boosting confidence and market activity across Asia
• Google deletes MetaMask from the Play Store — and then restores it following community backlash
• How to get paid by referring traders to Local.Bitcoin.com, Bitcoin.com’s peer-to-peer marketplace
• Use the Bitcoin.com Wallet to securely store, swap, and earn with your crypto
• Download the Bitcoin Cash Register app to accept BCH payments at your business instantly

🎧 A dynamic discussion on regulation, censorship, and adoption — and how Bitcoin Cash continues to advance real financial freedom across the globe.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

YouTube Deletes Crypto Videos! Rakuten Converts Loyalty Points to Bitcoin & BCH News Dec 29, 2019

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Roger Ver discusses the recent YouTube crackdown on crypto content creators and Rakuten’s new feature allowing loyalty points to be converted into Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies — two stories showing the tension between control and innovation in the crypto world.

💡 In this episode:
• YouTube deletes hundreds of crypto-related videos, raising questions about free speech and centralized control in digital media
• Rakuten, Japan’s e-commerce giant, enables users to convert loyalty points into cryptocurrencies, bringing crypto rewards to millions
• Updates from the r/btc subreddit — the hub of Bitcoin Cash community discussion and advocacy
• How to trade peer-to-peer on Local.Bitcoin.com, keeping your funds and data under your control

🎧 A timely and insightful episode exploring how Bitcoin Cash continues to thrive amid censorship and innovation — empowering users to build and transact freely.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

German Banks to Offer Crypto Services! Ukraine Invests in Blockchain Startups & BCH Ecosystem Grows Dec 08, 2019

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Roger Ver discusses the rise of institutional crypto adoption in Germany, where banks will soon be able to store and sell cryptocurrencies, alongside Ukraine’s state-backed investment in blockchain startups and new opportunities within the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem.

💡 In this episode:
• German banks receive legal approval to store and sell cryptocurrencies — a milestone for European regulation and mainstream adoption
• Ukraine launches a $75K startup fund to support blockchain and crypto companies, fueling innovation in Eastern Europe
• How entrepreneurs can get funding through the Bitcoin Cash Ecosystem Fund to build on the BCH network
• Insights on how Bitcoin Cash continues to empower individuals and businesses through borderless transactions and open finance

🎧 A global look at how institutions, governments, and grassroots innovators are converging to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption — with Bitcoin Cash at the center of the movement.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Ethereum Dev Arrested After North Korea Visit! Pay Crypto for Booking.com Stays & BCH News Dec 02, 2019

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Roger Ver covers major headlines shaking up the crypto world — from the U.S. arrest of an Ethereum developer following his visit to North Korea, to crypto payments for Booking.com accommodations, and the World Blockchain Summit in Bangkok.

💡 In this episode:
• U.S. authorities arrest an Ethereum developer after a presentation in North Korea — what it means for crypto freedom and regulation
• Book your next hotel stay with crypto — Booking.com now supports Bitcoin Cash and other cryptocurrencies for global travel payments
• Highlights from the World Blockchain Summit in Bangkok, where Bitcoin.com joins as a media partner promoting adoption and innovation
• Broader discussion on freedom of information, censorship resistance, and the role of crypto in open societies

🎧 A timely conversation connecting policy, personal freedom, and real-world crypto utility — reflecting Bitcoin.com’s mission to advance economic freedom worldwide.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Get Funding for Your Business Idea! Send Tokens Without BCH & Explore the Bitcoin Cash Ecosystem Nov 24, 2019

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Roger Ver invites entrepreneurs, builders, and innovators to apply for funding through the Bitcoin Cash Ecosystem Fund, and explores new ways to send and trade tokens without holding BCH, expanding access to decentralized finance for everyone.

💡 In this episode:
• Learn how to get funding for your startup or project through the Bitcoin Cash Ecosystem Fund
• Discover new methods to send tokens on the BCH network without needing Bitcoin Cash in your wallet
• Trade permissionlessly on Exchange.Bitcoin.com and Local.Bitcoin.com
• Try SideShift.ai — swap coins without KYC or account creation
• Download the Electron Cash Wallet for full control over your BCH and SLP tokens

🎧 A forward-thinking episode empowering developers, entrepreneurs, and users to build, fund, and transact freely within the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Bitcoin Cash Upgrade Complete! Sign Transactions with NFC Cards & 5M Wallets Created Nov 17, 2019

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Roger Ver celebrates the successful Bitcoin Cash protocol upgrade, the ability to sign transactions using NFC cards, and the milestone of five million wallets created across the Bitcoin.com ecosystem.

💡 In this episode:
• Bitcoin Cash network upgrade complete! — two major rule changes added, enhancing scalability and on-chain functionality
• NFC-enabled transactions now possible, allowing users to sign payments with a tap of their card or device
• Over 5 million Bitcoin.com Wallets created, signaling accelerating global adoption
• Spotlight on GoCrypto, expanding BCH acceptance at thousands of retail locations worldwide

🎧 A milestone moment for the Bitcoin Cash ecosystem, merging technical innovation with real-world usability and freedom-focused design.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Jihan Wu Returns as Bitmain CEO! China Accelerates Blockchain Development & BCH Adoption Grows Nov 03, 2019

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Roger Ver covers a major leadership change at Bitmain as Jihan Wu reassumes the CEO role, China’s official plans to accelerate blockchain development, and the latest tools advancing Bitcoin Cash adoption around the world.

💡 In this episode:
• Jihan Wu returns as Bitmain CEO, signaling renewed strategic direction for one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining companies
• China announces policies to fast-track blockchain innovation, positioning itself as a global leader in distributed ledger tech
• Australian retail spending with cryptocurrency hits new highs, proving crypto’s real-world utility
• Explore the SLP Dividend Tool on Cryptophyl for earning yield with Simple Ledger Protocol tokens
• Bitcoin Cash Register app now enables any business to accept BCH payments instantly
• Buy goods like motorbikes and electronics peer-to-peer using Local.Bitcoin.com

🎧 A global look at leadership, regulation, and grassroots adoption — showing how Bitcoin Cash bridges corporate infrastructure and everyday freedom.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Bitmain to Build 300MW Texas Mining Farm! India Reopens Banking Access for Crypto Buyers Oct 27, 2019

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Roger Ver breaks down two major global developments in crypto — Bitmain’s plan to build a 300MW Bitcoin mining facility in Texas, and India’s new banking solution enabling citizens to buy cryptocurrency once again.

💡 In this episode:
• Bitmain announces a 300MW mining farm in Rockdale, Texas, set to become the largest Bitcoin mining facility in the world
• How this project could reshape global hash rate distribution and strengthen U.S. participation in mining
• Indian banks reintroduce crypto on-ramps, allowing citizens to buy Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and other assets using local currency
• Discussion on the long-term implications of regulatory clarity in India and industrial-scale mining in the U.S.

🎧 A forward-looking discussion on the intersection of industrial infrastructure, financial access, and Bitcoin Cash adoption across continents.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

McAfee Launches Decentralized Exchange! Bitcoin Cash Surpasses Ethereum & PayPal Exits Libra Oct 13, 2019

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Roger Ver and Corbin Fraser unpack a headline-heavy week in crypto — from John McAfee’s launch of a decentralized exchange to Bitcoin Cash surpassing Ethereum in a key blockchain metric, and PayPal’s exit from Facebook’s Libra Association.

💡 In this episode:
• John McAfee debuts his decentralized exchange (McAfee DEX) — an open, permissionless platform for global trading
• Bitcoin Cash overtakes Ethereum in daily transaction count, underscoring BCH’s scalability and low fees
• PayPal leaves Facebook’s Libra project, raising questions about big tech’s regulatory future
• Explore Haven App (gethaven.app) — enabling private P2P buying and selling without middlemen
• Stay tuned for Lottery.Bitcoin.com, bringing verifiable fairness and BCH rewards to users

🎧 A fast-paced breakdown of decentralization, disruption, and data — showing how Bitcoin Cash continues to lead in usability and real-world adoption.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

Bitcoin.com Exchange Adds SLP Support! Venezuela Stockpiles Bitcoin & Ethereum + BCH Updates Oct 06, 2019

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Roger Ver discusses the Exchange.Bitcoin.com integration of SLP tokens, Venezuela’s reported plan to stockpile Bitcoin and Ethereum, and educational resources for deepening your understanding of sound economics and cryptocurrency fundamentals.

💡 In this episode:
• Exchange.Bitcoin.com now supports SLP (Simple Ledger Protocol) tokens — expanding the BCH ecosystem with new trading options
• Venezuela announces plans to accumulate Bitcoin and Ethereum amid global economic sanctions
• Book recommendation: Man, Economy, and State by Murray Rothbard — a foundational work on free markets and monetary freedom
• Learn to buy books with Bitcoin Cash through Purse.io, and get discounts on Amazon orders
• Hardware spotlight: the HTC EXODUS smartphone, featuring an integrated cold wallet powered by Bitcoin.com

🎧 A powerful episode connecting global finance, personal education, and crypto innovation — all anchored by Bitcoin Cash and the principles of economic liberty.

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Presented by Bitcoin.com – empowering economic freedom through Bitcoin education, self-custody tools, and daily news.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.com

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