Generation Bitcoin

Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Missouri Bill to Protect Bitcoin Mining

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Is Your Money Safe? The collapse of Silvergate and SVB Mar 13, 2023

In my opinion the United States banking system is showing great weakness. This weeks collapse of two large banks demonstrates this. These banks collapsed for different reasons but both demonstrate the inherent risks of a fractional reserve banking system.What is going on? What does it mean for you? Is this going to affect the economy or you?

Let's dive in..

News and Links

Wyoming Passes Bill to Prevent Forced Disclosure of Private Keys

Silvergate Bank Closing

US Government Selling Bitcoin?

Block Height at time of recording: 780,574

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Xapo Bank becomes first private bank to integrate Lightning

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Value4Value, Advertising and Podcasting 2.0 with Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals Mar 06, 2023

This week was a special episode with Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals. He and Juan have been working hard at the Mere Mortals Podcast providing great value for their listeners. We talked about how V4V works, traditional Internet advertising and how the Value 4 Value system can provide a better experience for the listener.

Enjoy!

News and Links

Mere Mortals Podcast

Why Nostr Matters

UK's Largest Bank Bans Crypto Purchases with Credit Cards

Naira Crisis Fueling BTC adoption in Nigeria

Bank of England Advances Digital Pound - "safe for wealth"

Block Height at time of recording: 779,533

Welcome to Generation Bitcoin Feb 27, 2023

This episode marks a pivotal moment in this podcast. I'm changing the name to better reflect the content that I'm producing. Over the next few weeks I'll update the website etc to reflect the new name. In addition, I cover the news of the week including a major interview that Gary Gensler (head of the SEC) gave to New York Magazine.

News and Links

The Three Generations Theory: How Bitcoin Reaches Mass Adoption In 60 Years

Iraq Trades with China Using Yuan

Gary Gensler Interview

Janet Yellen on the Need for Crypto Regulation

February 26 2023 Weekly Close (USD)

BTC - 23,561.21

Block Block at Time of Recording:

778,464

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://rodarmor.com/blog/ordinal-theory/

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Bitcoin and NFTs - Ordinal Inscripts and Jpegs on the blockchain Feb 20, 2023

It seems all of Bitcoin Twitter and a good portion of the Bitcoin podcast / Youtube has been discussing "NFTs on Bitcoin". There is a lot of talk, a lot of noise and probably some misinformation. On today's episode we discuss what the fuss is about and how someone may choose to respond. So let's go!!

News and Links

ordinals and nft websites

https://github.com/casey/ord/blob/master/bip.mediawiki

https://ordinals.com/

Block number at time of recording: 777451

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Nigerian cash limits and the eNaira

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Nostr, Nigeria and the SEC Feb 13, 2023

It seems everyone in Bitcoin Twitter is talking about Nostr these days. What is it? Why is it important? Also, it seems that Nigeria is threatening to tear apart. Whats going on there seems to be all related to money. And the SEC seems to be wanting to go after every crypto product and company under the sun.

News and Links

SEC reaches settlement with Kraken over ETH staking

SEC to sue Paxos

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

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The Evil Empire Feb 06, 2023

"It's not that I like the Empire. I hate it, but there is nothing I can do about it right now". When Luke tells Obi-wan Kenobi these words during the early part of the Star Wars movie the sense of hopelessness is almost palpable. But it turns out of course that Luke CAN make a difference. In a very short period of time he is thrown into the war against a tyrannical government controlling the galaxy. He made a difference.

Maybe you feel like Luke did because you have no control. Governments around the world are printing money like it means nothing. Inflation is climbing. There are multiple countries on the edge of hyperinflation events. By virtually every metric the average person is losing the financial battle. But Bitcoin brings hope and the possibility of future based on sound money. A way to combat the Evil Empire while not having to lift a blaster.

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

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The Bitcoin Halving Jan 30, 2023

The bitcoin halvings have a major effect on the long term price of bitcoin. Understanding what the halvings actually are and when they will occur will happen can help with planning and even predicting the future price of bitcoin.

January 29 2023 Weekly Close (USD)

BTC - 23,774.57

ETH - 1,646.16

ADA - 0.396313

Bitcoin Block at time of recording:

774,285

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Genesis Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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What to Tell That Person Jan 23, 2023

If you have been a Bitcoiner long enough this will happen to you ... someone you know will talk to you about some coin that they heard was "better than bitcoin". A better investment, a better store of a value, a replacement for bitcoin, whatever. Let's dive into why, odds are, that's just not true..

News and Links

US Law Enforcement given access to money transfers without warrants

Australia to Launch Stablecoin

Cashapp introducing Lightning for payments

Missouri and Mississippi introduce bills to protect BTC mining

First US Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Design Approved

Block 773,200

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

US Budget Surplus / Deficit History

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What about Debt??? Jan 17, 2023

The world is awash in debt. The US leads the world economies (we're number one!!!) in amount of debt (31.5 trillion thank you very much). Who is owed this money? What will happen when we can't pay the debt? There are many questions when it comes global debt and the effect on the global economy.

News and Links

US Debt Clock

Who Owns US Governmental Debt?

Who Owns Australian Debt?

January 18 2023 Weekly Close (USD)

BTC - 20,880.80

ETH - 1,552.48

ADA - 0.350368

Bitcoin Block at time of recording:

772467

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XRP, Stellar and the ISO 20022 Standard Jan 09, 2023

There is a new standard that is being implemented for cross-payment borders and bank interoperability. This standard is the ISO 20022 standard and there are two tokens that are certified for the standard. Are these tokens worth investing in? Let's break it down.

News and Links

Ripple Labs / XRP

Stellar Lumen

In 2022 Nigeria Spent 80% of Revenues on Debt Payment

Germany Lights the Coal Fires

Argentina Bitcoin Presidential Candidate

The ISO 20022 Standard

Celsius Bankruptcy Ruling

Bitcoin Block at Time of Recording: 771064

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

UK Nuclear Plants Face Shutdown over Windfall Taxes

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What about gold? Jan 02, 2023

Many Austrians think that gold is a great store of value. It has a long history (5000 years!!!) as a form of sound money. But should it be used instead of fiat based money or is there a better solution?

News and Links

Italy Imposing 26% Tax on Crypto Profits

NYT - Please go read the Bill of Right...really..

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

SBF co-conspirators flipped

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Business Cycles and Government Intervention Dec 26, 2022

The Austrian and Keynesian economist view government management of economic cycles differently. The Keynesian economist have a guiding principle that the government is there to guide and manage the economy intervening during times of growth and recession. Of course the the Austrians are of the view that the government should be hands-off.

News and Links

Brazil Enacts Bitcoin Payments Bill

EU caps gas prices at 180 euros/MWh

Ghana halts payments on large swaths of foreign debt

Senators Propose Increase in tax Threshold for Venmo, Paypal and Cashapp

Italy might power up nuclear plants

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

350 Scam Tokens a Day!! - Solution - Buy Bitcoin

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Spending vs Saving Dec 19, 2022

This spending vs saving narrative is one of the major differences between Keynesian and Austrian economics. Keynesian logic is that people in a nation shouldn't be "savers". They should be out spending money - driving the economy. It's your duty to spend and not save. Austrians think that savings is an important component of any healthy economy. Of course these concepts are at cross-purposes. Let's dig in!!

News and Links

US Personal Savings Rates Data Since 1959

Argentina Inflation Rate Hits 90%

Danske Bank Pays Two Billion Dollar Settlement for Money Laundering Charges

The Digital Asset Anti Money-Laundering Act

Eight Social Media Influencers Charged by SEC with Stock Manipulation Scheme

Tokyo Power Company Mining Bitcoin with Excess Power

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Britain Energy and Food Crisis

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Music: Carol Of The Bells [Metal Version] by Alexander Nakarada

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Inflation and Deflation Dec 12, 2022

The Keynesian economics believe that deflation is bad and "moderate" inflation is good. Austrians believe deflation is a good thing and inflation by money printing is a bad thing. History is proving the Keynesians are probably incorrect. Will the elite listen before it's too late (or do they even care?).

News and Links

SBF Funded The Block

Bitcoin Lightning Privacy Upgrades

Dutch Tulip Farmers using BTC Miners to Heat Greenhouses

Nigeria Limits ATM Cash Withdrawals

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Theory_of_Money_and_Credit

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Sound Money vs Stable Money Dec 05, 2022

The Austrian and Keynesian economics are diametrically opposed on essentially every main point. Austrian economics call for "sound money" while the Keynesian economist desire "stable money". While they sound the same they are completely different. Let's dive in!

News and Links

Eurozone inflation drops to 10 percent

Kraken Layoffs of 1,100

Alex Gladstein IMF Essay

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

El Salvador Bitcoin Volcano Bond

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An Overview of Austrian and Keynesian Economics Nov 28, 2022

There are two main theories of macro economics - Austrian and Keynesian. Austrian economics developed in the late 1800's Austria while Keynesian economics was developed in the environment of the 1930's Great Depression.

I believe that it's pretty indisputable that the majority of the countries of the world operate under what amounts to Keynesian economics. I believe that these policies are what are bringing us to the brink of a Global Depression.

In today's episode I give an overview of the two economic theories, a bit of history and the major differences between them.

News and Links

Genesis Loan to 3AC

Metamask Logging of Personal Data

Vladimir Putin Asks for Digital Payment System...

Il Capo thread on mental game and time factor

Binance auditor, Armanino LLP

DCG, Genesis and Greyscale

Lyn Alden

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Brazil Freezes Bank Accounts

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The Great Unwinding Nov 21, 2022

With the abrupt collapse of FTX it is certain to bring more cleansing to the ecosystem. While it can be hard to keep track of who is solvent and who is failing, let's dive in and take look. The next fail whale may be just around the corner. And how is the FTX hacker (possibly) suppressing the price of ETH?

News and Links

Biden calls for Crypto Regulations

Alameda was Frontrunning FTX Token Listing

FTX Failure Impacting Other Corporations

Amazon Layoffs

Fighting Monetary Colonialism with Open-Source Code

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Twitter Files Paperwork to Process Payments

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My Long Term Plans Nov 14, 2022

Having been in "crypto" for almost a decade has given me a longer term perspective. I have seen exchanges die (not just FTX!), been rug-pulled, lost money to scammers and wasted money on worthless "assets".

This current crypto crisis has me thinking yet again about my long term future with crypto. Join me for the discussion.

News and Links

The Ethics of Money Production

US CPI data YoY: 7.7% Est. 7.9%

Crypto.com accidentally sends 320k Ethereum to Gate.io

Blockfi Stops Withdrawals

Exchanges shifting funds around - to each other?

Special shoutout to Kyrin at the Mere Mortals podcast who became our first supporter to reach the "shrimp" level. Thank you so much for your support!!

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

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FTX and Alameda Research Go Down in Flames -- a special episode Nov 10, 2022

A lot has transpired since Sunday night's recording. I thought it would be best to do a shorter special episode to discuss this and the ramifications on the market moving forward.

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Bank of England raises interest rates by 75 BPS

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Is Alameda Going to be Celsius 2.0? Nov 07, 2022

This week's news has Twitter all riled up. And it wasn't just about Elon's taking over. It seems that the FTX Exchange of Sam Bankman-Fried may be a little too cozy with Alameda Research. And Binance will be selling all their FTT tokens.. Is this all related? Will it crash the market? Does it matter?

News and Notes

Bank of England on Recession Fears

Alameda Balance Sheet

Bitcoin Magazine Opinion on Alameda

Opinion on Alameda Solvency

Mining for Groceries in Lebanon

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Erik Voorhees and SBF Debate

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News, Notes and more Regulation Talk Oct 31, 2022

There was a lot of news this week! It seems we continue the inexorable slide to a worldwide Great Depression. With interest rates spiraling up (and choking off long term capital expenditures) and inflations rates continuing to move higher it's almost inevitable at this point.

The battle for how crypto regulations will develop continues to be fought. You should take the time watch the Youtube session between Erik V and SBF about Sam's draft legislation proposal.

And BTC (as well as the rest of the crypto market) finally makes a move of more than 100 dollars ...

News and Links

Today (October 31) is the 14th anniversary of the day Satoshi Nakamoto published the BTC white paper

BTC White Paper

Italy Inflation hits 12.8% - highest since 1996

Costa Rica lawmaker proposes law eliminating BTC taxes

Egypt’s currency slides 13.5% to a record low against the US dollar, as IMF and Cairo reach a $3 billion loan agreement

German CPI hits 11.6%

Japan spending $200 Billion to counter inflation

UK Lawmaker Committee Approves Stablecoin Regulation Bill

US Q3 GDP rises by 2.6%, the first increase in 2022

World's Largest Public Bitcoin Mining Firm Core Scientific Says It May Run Out of Cash: Halts Debt Payments Amid Solvency Risk

European Central Bank hikes interest rates by 75 BPS to 2%

FTX/SBF working on a new Stablecoin

Credit Suisse cutting 9000 jobs

Bank of Canada hikes 50bps, less than the expected 75bps

A year after Nigeria launched its CBDC, only less than 0.5% of Nigerians are using it

Cashapp enables lightning payments

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Sam Bankman-Fried policy proposal

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Another week - Another Hack and Sam Bankman-Fried's Regulatory Proposals Oct 24, 2022

The "hack of the week" gives us a chance to discuss both the importance of being safe with your crypto activities as well Sam Bankman-Fried's regulatory proposals.

News and Links

3com/FTX security breach

Erik Voorhees Response to SBF Policy Proposal

EU inflation rises to new ATH of 9.9%

UK inflation returns to double digits (10.1%) as food prices soar

EU wants to shut down bitcoin miners

Turkey detains 543 people based on financial data

Germany to keep three nuclear power plants running until mid-April

Italy inflation reaches 8.9%, the highest it’s seen in 37 years

Tunisia reaches preliminary agreement on $1.9bn IMF loan

Zimbabwe will keep the world’s highest benchmark interest rate of 200%

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.imf.org/en/About/Factsheets/IMF-at-a-Glance

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Is the IMF Bad for Developing Countries? Oct 17, 2022

The IMF and the World Bank have been around since 1945. The goal of the IMF is "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being." Are these goal and policies helpful to the countries receiving them? Research shows that it might not be helpful.

Let's discuss both this and a possible solution.

News and Links

https://www.france24.com/en/20200903-live-france-unveils-%E2%82%AC100-billion-economy-rescue-plan

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/05/16/portugal-makes-u-turn-on-cryptocurrency-tax/)

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/10/09/bitcoin-mining-is-cool-again-we-can-thank-africa-prudence-and-growing-hashrate-for-that/

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/profiting-on-biogas-with-bitcoin-mining

https://watcher.guru/news/uk-unemployment-rate-falls-to-3-5-lowest-in-nearly-50-years

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bny-mellon-offers-bitcoin-custody

https://www.wsj.com/articles/fasb-settles-on-fair-value-accounting-for-measuring-crypto-assets-11665614205

https://bitcoinke.io/2022/10/ghana-inflation-in-september-2022/

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/argentina-inflation-undershoots-easing-pressure-hike-rates-2022-10-14/

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-01/solana-says-successfully-completed-cluster-restart-after-outage

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Are Reversible Transactions a Good Thing? Oct 10, 2022

A recent study has voiced the opinion that reversible transactions on a blockchain are a good idea as a way to combat hacking. Unfortunately, this is a simplistic worldview. The reality is that being able to roll back blockchain activity has unintended side effects that end up harming people not even involved in the hack. Let's discuss!

News and Links

https://www.cnet.com/culture/internet/kim-kardashian-pays-1-2m-to-settle-crypto-instagram-ad-charges

https://cointelegraph.com/news/the-sec-is-bullying-kim-kardashian-and-it-could-chill-the-influencer-economy/amp

The United Nations calls on the Fed and other central banks to halt interest rate increases - WSJ

HAK, one of the largest vegetable brands in Northern Europe, to shut down production for six weeks due to high energy costs.

Inflation hits 83% in Turkey, a new 24-year high

IMF Managing Director Says the Fed has "High Responsibility"

US national debt surpasses $31 trillion for the first time ever

European Union bans all #crypto assets, accounts, and custody services belonging to Russians.

California will be sending out $1,050 stimulus payments to qualifying residents to combat inflation

Tunisia Raises Rates to Highest Level in 30 years to Combat Inflation

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says he's banning inflation: "From October 6, all price increases are forbidden. Forbidden!"

https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1578437514372829192

Celsius published a 14,000-page document detailing every user's full name, linked to timestamp & amount of each deposit/withdrawal/liquidation

Why Finality Matters

https://cointelegraph.com/news/reversible-transactions-could-mitigate-crypto-theft-researchers

Bitcoin Whitepaper

October 9, 2022 Weekly Close (USD)

BTC - 18,446.43

ETH - 1,322.60

ADA - 0.423072

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Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Proposal for Reversible Transactions on Ethereum

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Is This the Deep Breath Before the Storm? Oct 03, 2022

For years I have held the thesis that there would be some point in time when the game of fiat currencies backed by "faith and trust" in government would fall like a badly built house of cards. With the kickoff the of global pandemic and subsequent governmental reactions (including accelerating national debt levels) I reasoned that the time of reckoning was drawing nearer.

With the beginnings of the rise of various inflation rates I started saying on the podcast that basically 2023 should be the worse part of the recession. That still may prove to be true but I am very strongly starting to believe it will be in the next few months (say three to six months) instead of the second half of 2023.

This weeks news is packed full of backing for those views. Inflation is beginning to spike sharply in a number of countries. As an example, the Netherlands are reporting 17.1% inflation for September. A number of institutions are experience severe credit issues. Energy production is down. Energy prices in Europe are spiraling upward. The war in the Ukraine is continuing to drag on. Banks and various other companies are beginning to say they don't have liquidity (ie .. cash) to continue. Apparently without a governmental intervention (ie .. injection of cash via creation of more debt) the majority of the pensions in Britain would have been insolvent last week.

So let's dive into the news and remember why we stack sats!!!!!!!

News and Links

Germany announces 200 Billion Euro package in Debt Relief

A US CBDC won't be anonymous

Netherlands records 17.1% inflation rate

World banks exposure to crypto

US Federal Reserve Emergency Meeting

Zombie firms and business bankruptcies

Why is the US dollar so Strong against other currencys?

French minister for the economy demanded access to all banking transactions

The second largest steel producer in the UK is seeking urgent financial help

Lynn Alden

Paypal Updates User Agreement - Goodbye Paypal!!

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Belgium to Shut Down a Nuclear Reactor

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The Macro Environment and the Effect on Crypto Prices Sep 26, 2022

The macro environments (inflation, world events, basic commodities and energy, as well as stocks, bonds etc) definitely affect crypto currency pricing. I discuss how these unprecedented times are keeping crypto a "risk on" asset and what it will take to decouple from these traditional financial markets.

News and Links

Github "unbans" Tornado Cash Mixer

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

China Reaches Record Debt Level

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More Fun with Numbers Sep 19, 2022

It's important when investing in cryptocurrencies to understand some of the basic math behind tokens - often called "tokenomics". In this episode we look at bitcoin's total market cap and what it would take to have bitcoin worth REALLY large amounts as well as discuss what the debt to GDP ratio means and what potentially could happen as a number of sovereign nations are at historically high debt to GDP ratios.

News and Links

Global Debt to GDP ratio

Collapse of the Japanese Yen

United States Debt to GDP Chart

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Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Celsius CEO Lays out Plan for "Revival"

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Ethereum Merge - Special Episode! Sep 15, 2022

The culmination of years of work is occurring tonight with the "merge". The move from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake by the Ethereum developers will shape Ethereum's future in ways that are probably not even known currently.

Join the podcast as I cover the background of the merge, the development that will be occurring after the merge and even some "live" commentary during the actually merge itself. There are events that shape the future of cryptocurrency for better or for worse and this is certainly going to be a pivotal event.

News and Links

Ultrasound Money

ETH Merge Dashboard

Watch the Ethereum Burn

Ethereum Difficulty Bomb

Arrest Warrant Issues Against Do Kwan

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

Brian of London's Hive Blog

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What's Buzzing with Hive? Sep 12, 2022

The Hive blockchain has been around for quite a while and I have never discussed it on the GWC podcast. It's not a chain that I know a lot about, but what I do know is intriguing. Recently I contacted Brian of London about coming on the show and he was gracious enough to do so. We had a great conversation about Hive in general and his work developing Podping and the V4V app.

News and Links

Hive

Hive Apps

Hive Smart Contracts

Brian's PeakD account

Signup for a Hive account

Russia Legalizes Crypto for International trade.

Fideltity offering trading for retail customers in November

Coinbase Backing Lawsuit against US Treasury

UK Freezing Gas and Electricity Prices

UK Striving to be Crypto Hub

Climate and Energy Implications of Crypto-Assets in the United States

Optifi Shutdown

Nigeria and Binance in Talks about Digital Economy

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/iran-greenlights-bitcoin-crypto-payments-for-imports

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Bitcoin as Part of a Solution for Climate Change Sep 05, 2022

Bitcoin miners want the cheapest source of electricity to mine bitcoin. Many climate change activist attempt to make an argument that bitcoin is bad because it uses so much energy. How can we resolve this? On today's episode I dive into innovative ways that Bitcoin can be mined that help the system instead of just "generating more load". Ways of creating and consuming electricity that only benefit the environment and potential climate change.

News and Links

Iranian Exports

Compound Service Down

https://cointelegraph.com/news/compound-ceth-market-bricked-by-update-7-day-wait-on-vote-to-fix-it

Paraguay President Vetos Crypto Bill

https://cointelegraph.com/news/president-of-paraguay-vetoes-crypto-regulation-law

Avax Price Drops Because of https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/08/29/crypto-coin-avax-drops-11-after-self-described-whistleblower-says-avalanche-weaponised-litigation-against-rivals/

Sats Calculator - Flirting with Bitcoin

https://goals.flirtingwithbitcoin.com/

JP Morgan

https://yellowblock.io/most-of-crypto-is-still-junk-and-lacks-use-case-jpmorgan-blockchain-head/

Mining Bitcoin with Old Tires

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/mining-bitcoin-with-energy-from-waste-tires

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

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It's a Dilemma - Security, Speed and Decentralization Aug 29, 2022

Any blockchain project has three primary issues to balance - security, speed and decentralization. No project can provide perfectly all three components at the "layer one" blockchain. The compromises made are what determine the characteristics of the blockchain.

Understanding the challenges and tradeoffs will allow you to make better long term choices in your crypto assets.

News and Links

German PPI Data

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/6/23013420/jack-dorsey-block-hardware-crypto-wallet-bitcoin-rock-preview

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Self Custody 101 Aug 22, 2022

What is the best way to keep your assets safe? You don't have to depend on any company, defi product or person to manage your assets. You can control your coin and keys. It is the ultimate solution to keeping your future safe.

News and Links

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.activism.net/cypherpunk/manifesto.html

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Your Right to Financial Privacy Aug 15, 2022

What rights do you have to financial privacy? This week's news of the arrest of the creator of the Tornado Cash anonymizing dapp sent shockwaves through the industry. Regardless of what happens with TC this will ultimately affect everyone. The United States has very clear foundational rights about privacy and in my opinion those rights are being shredded with Tornado Cash being the latest example.

News and Links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecash

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/08/12/netherlands-arrests-suspected-tornado-cash-developer/

https://twitter.com/semenov_roman_/status/1556717890308653059

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kevin-o-leary-says-sacrificing-tornado-cash-worth-it-for-institutional-adoption

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coming-sooner-eth-devs-move-up-the-date-for-merge

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/08/11/blackrock-fresh-off-coinbase-tie-up-offers-direct-bitcoin-exposure/

https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/fourth_amendment

https://www.cato.org/blog/why-dont-americans-have-stronger-financial-privacy-rights

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipper_chip

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-classics-generals-pershing-and-eisenhower-impacted-the-interstate-highway-system

Who will be the first shrimp? Aug 08, 2022

Today's episode covers the news of the week, as well as a market update and how you can become a whale supporting the GWwC podcast through value for value.

Support Levels for GWwC

humpback whale 5,000,000 sats

whale 3,500,000 sats

shark 2,500,000 sats

dolphin 1,000,000 sats

fish 500,000 sats

octopus 250,000 sats

crab 100,000 sats

shrimp 50,000 sats

News and Links

https://www.zerohedge.com/economics/amazon-cuts-100000-employees-workforce-single-quarter

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nomad-token-bridge-drained-of-190m-in-funds-in-security-exploit

https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-wallets-compromised-and-abandoned-as-users-warned-of-scam-solutions

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-08-04-2022/card/blackrock-announces-bitcoin-partnership-with-coinbase-amid-crypto-industry-turmoil-xuDZxcRq7AkXQMlprDlv

Glassnode chart

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EtOu813XEAEZe9j?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

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What is the market doing? bull? bear? cat? Aug 01, 2022

Are we still in a bear market? A bull market? Let's analyze what's going on..

News and Links

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ticketmaster-scouts-productization-of-enterprise-nfts-beyond-ticketing

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2022/today-in-crypto-s-korean-authorities-raid-terra-co-founders-home-taiwan-prepares-ban-on-buying-crypto-with-credit-cards

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Simple Math and Bitcoin Jul 25, 2022

How can you invest enough to buy one bitcoin? The math is pretty simple when you break it down for DCA investing. In this week's episode I look at the really simple math behind what you would need to buy one bitcoin in a specified time period. Want to accumulate a bitcoin in the next ten years? Take a listen and find out what it takes!

News and Links

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07283-3

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Is Bitcoin Bad for the Environment? Jul 22, 2022

There is a lot of FUD about Bitcoin being bad for the environment. What is the truth? Should we be "mining" Bitcoin? Let's take a look at some of the current ways that Bitcoin is being mined and the extremely clever ways that Bitcoin mining operations are using "stranded" energy in the form of natural gas and methane to mine bitcoin.

News and Links

https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112689091/bitcoin-tesla-selloff

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/07/21/former-coinbase-manager-and-two-others-charged-in-insider-trading-plot.html

https://decrypt.co/105693/sec-coinbase-lists-nine-crypto-tokens-securities

https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/turning-garbage-into-bitcoin

https://vespene.energy

https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2022/05/01/bitcoin-mining-to-reduce-methane-emissions-by-2030-heres-how

https://batcoinz.com/quantifying-the-potential-impact-of-bitcoin-mining-on-global-methane-emissions-4

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bitcoin-mining-can-prevent-climate-change

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/23/world/french-devaluation-of-african-currency-brings-wide-unrest.html

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The CFA and How Developing Countries Get Scammed Jul 19, 2022

This episode I complete the discussion of the CFA and how France uses it to control the monetary policies of the fourteen member countries. This include devaluation of the CFA (multiple times) as well as policies used to tilt import/exports into the favor of France.

News and Links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFA_franc

https://www.dw.com/en/africa-and-france-an-unfulfilled-dream-of-independence/a-54418511

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/061015/top-exchange-rates-pegged-us-dollar.asp

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_status_and_usage_of_the_euro#Pegged_currencies

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2022/07/07/celsius-sends-500m-of-bitcoin-derivative-to-crypto-exchange-after-debt-payoff/

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A Brief History of French Colonial Africa Jul 11, 2022

Time to dust off the history books. France, along with other European nations, has a long history of involvement with Africa. Much of this history is based on exploitation of both the natural resources and the people of Africa. The direct French involvement did not end in many of these countries until 1960.

This history, and the subsequent treaties established during independence of the African nations during the 1958 - 1960 time period set the stage for the continued economic exploitation of the African continent.

News and Links

https://cryptonews.com/news/voyager-digital-files-for-bankruptcy.htm

https://watcher.guru/news/coinbase-backed-vauld-suspends-services-users-disappointed

https://twitter.com/tier10k/status/1545164108634460163

https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=RvF30Mz2IZW63s1mjjau2Q==

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scramble_for_Africa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_French_possessions_and_colonies

https://www.africa.upenn.edu/K-12/French_16178.html

https://www.france24.com/en/20100214-1960-year-independence

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

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Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/voyager-digital-provides-market-184400883.html

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Declare Your Fiat Freedom - It's Independence Day! Jul 04, 2022

Today is Independence Day in the United States. Over 200 years ago a document was signed declaring that the colonists where declaring their freedom from the British Empire. Maybe it's time we declare our own independence day from fiat and the Federal Reserve.

News and Links

https://cryptopotato.com/3ac-files-for-bankruptcy-as-voyager-digital-suspends-withdrawals/

https://finbold.com/samsung-to-produce-bitcoin-mining-chips-secures-chinese-asic-firm-as-1st-customer/

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.getmonero.org

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Is Monero a Good Privacy Coin? Jul 01, 2022

Monero is blockchain and token dedicated to privacy. While I would not recommend it as an investment, it may have utility as a way to transact with other people while providing privacy in a digital universe. In this episode I provide a brief overview of Monero, where it might fit into your digital assets and even cover a bit of how to mine for this privacy focused coin.

News and Links

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/29/coinbase-is-reportedly-selling-geo-location-data-to-ice

https://decrypt.co/104097/bitcoin-miner-compass-denies-allegations-of-unpaid-bills-to-dynamics

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/28/compass-mining-ceo-and-cfo-resign-amid-setbacks-and-disappointments

https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-hedge-fund-three-arrows-capital-has-entered-liquidation-source-says-2022-06-29/

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/30/ftx-passed-on-deal-to-purchase-celsius-due-to-deficient-balance-sheet-report/

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/06/24/goldman-sachs-raising-funds-to-buy-celsius-assets-sources/

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CBDCs vs Bitcoin - Prepare for the Future Jun 28, 2022

There are at least 87 countries considering digital currencies. There are already nine countries who have official CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies). What does this mean for the average user and how will these CBDC tokens compare to Bitcoin in utility?

News and Links

https://coingape.com/breaking-justin-sun-to-dump-on-usdd-investors-youtuber-alleges/

https://www.ndtv.com/business/here-are-the-timelines-and-status-of-central-bank-digital-currencies-in-some-countries-2820164

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Music Credits

Rock Guitar Intro 07 by TaigaSoundProd

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8342-rock-guitar-intro-07

License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Funky Life by WinnieTheMoog

http://thirdparadigm.org/doc/45060880-When-Money-Dies.pdf

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Hyperinflation Blues Jun 24, 2022

Are we heading for hyperinflation? It's possible. I believe the next year will determine what level of recession/depression that we experience. It is certainly possible that the US dollar becomes so destabilized that it both loses status as a world reserve currency and it hyper inflates.

Is there anything you can do to prepare?

News and Links

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/the-central-african-republic-bets-big-on-bitcoin

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/fountain-users-earn-bitcoin-while-listening-to-podcasts

https://coinflex.com/blog/coinflex-update-on-withdrawals

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://blog.celsius.network/a-note-to-the-celsius-community-e5af1f5a7998

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

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Artist website: https://incompetech.com

BUY THE DIP!!! Jun 20, 2022

Has the market reached the bottom? I don't know. Really no one knows. Maybe..maybe not. How do you prepare for that? There is a way!

I'll cover how to prepare as well this week's news and notes.

News and Links

https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2022/06/19/solana-defi-platform-votes-to-control-whale-account-in-bid-to-avoid-liquidation-chaos

News and Notes Jun 17, 2022

News and Notes

https://blog.celsius.network/a-memo-to-the-celsius-community-59532a06ecc6

https://thehill.com/policy/finance/3521094-crypto-firms-celsius-binance-halt-withdrawals-as-bitcoin-plummets/

https://www.protocol.com/bulletins/crypto-firm-celsius-stops-withdrawals

https://www.wsj.com/articles/crypto-lender-celsius-hires-restructuring-lawyers-after-account-freeze-11655250575?mod=markets_lead_pos4

https://cointelegraph.com/news/usdd-stablecoin-falls-to-0-97-dao-inserts-700m-to-defend-the-peg

https://news.bitcoin.com/report-three-arrows-capital-liquidated-for-millions-sources-say-crypto-hedge-fund-may-face-insolvency/

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-reportedly-launches-investigation-into-insider-trading-on-exchanges

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-coinbase-slashes-staff-by-18-amid-bear-market

https://www.theverge.com/2022/6/13/23166028/blockfi-crypto-com-layoffs-cryptocurrency-defi-slump-halts

https://twitter.com/finblox/status/1537414199890296838

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Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

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https://stacker.news/items/35089

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Can you create wealth for generations? Jun 13, 2022

Is it possible to create a legal framework that not only protects your bitcoin but allows it to grow in value? I believe so and on today's podcast I discuss how we can do that.

News and Links

Stacker News Post

https://bitcoinist.com/exploited-bayc-discord-admin-leads-to-150-eth-heist/

https://cointelegraph.com/news/gillibrand-and-lummis-state-that-most-altcoins-are-securities

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/06/07/key-us-senators-introduce-bill-outlining-sweeping-plan-for-future-crypto-rules/

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-state-senate-passes-bitcoin-mining-moratorium

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Bitcoin Mining Ban Jun 10, 2022

New York State has a bill that is waiting on the Governor to sign that would ban proof of work mining. This would mean that companies would not be allowed to set up new bitcoining mining operations in the state after the bill is passed.

Even with the state Assembly and Senate passing the bill, there is no guarantee it will be signed into law. The governor is now saying that the bill will need to be looked at very closely.

News and Links

https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-governor-yet-to-commit-to-signing-bitcoin-mining-ban-into-law

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://ethereum.org/en/upgrades/merge/

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Will the Ethereum Merge Set it Free? Jun 06, 2022

In my opinion, one of the most important events of the year will be taking place with the Ethereum 2.0 "merge". The process that will bring together the beacon chain and the main net will create a true deflationary token. It will also be moving from proof of work to proof stake.

There are benefits to this this merge that should greatly increase the value of Ethereum in the future.

News and Links

https://decrypt.co/100823/ethereum-major-upgrade-testnet-merge-june

https://currency.com/eth-2-0-what-s-happened-so-far-and-when-is-the-next-phase

https://cointelegraph.com/news/new-york-state-senate-passes-bitcoin-mining-moratorium

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/paraguay-okays-new-crypto-regulation-bill/

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Vasil Hardfork Incoming! Jun 02, 2022

The next major upgrade for Cardano will bring a number of performance and scaling improvements. We will take a look at the included CIPs as well as the other improvements bundled up with this important update.

Technical note .. I recorded the show with the door to the office open..it changed the sound of the recording. Sorry about that and it won't happen again!

News and Links

https://decrypt.co/101834/bug-brings-down-solana-blockchain-for-four-hours

https://bitcoinist.com/mirror-protocol-attacked-no-one-turned-rescue-it/

https://ambcrypto.com/terra-luna-nansens-report-reveals-new-information-on-usts-depegging-fiasco/

User Support

signsofnewgrowth - Thank you so much for your support!

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

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https://status.solana.com/history

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My Existential Crisis May 30, 2022

I have come to a turning point in the way I invest in crypto. After eight years in crypto I have decided that I need to make some changes. Let's discuss.

News and Links

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidprosser/2022/05/12/meet-stepn-the-crypto-app-that-promises-to-pay-you-to-get-fit

https://cointelegraph.com/news/stepn-to-block-mainland-china-users-to-comply-with-regulatory-policies

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/stripe-and-opennode-to-release-app-for-bitcoin-payments

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What about Algo? May 27, 2022

This weeks episode focus on the Algorand blockchain and the associated ALGO token. Touted as the "world's most decentralized, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure". Created by an MIT professor. Seems to have a lot going for it. So let's jump in!

news and links

https://algorand.foundation

https://www.algorand.com

https://u.today/anthony-scaramucci-takes-large-position-in-algorand-algo

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://bitcoinist.com/bitcoin-pizza-day-celebrating-the-300m-pizza/

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Bitcoin Pizza Day! May 23, 2022

May the 22nd is "bitcoin pizza day". It should be a day we celebrate by spending bitcoin to purchase goods and services -- instead many times it's a joke about the poor guy who spent 10,000 bitcoin on a couple of Pappa John's pizza.

While bitcoin has become a store of value, it was created as digital currency. And the good news is that it can be both!! And using it for both will only accelerate the adoption of Bitcoin - and ultimately increase the price. So celebrate!

News

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Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.coincorner.com/buytheboltcard

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Please help me I'm falling! May 20, 2022

News of the week as well as a short discussion of current support and resistance levels for bitcoin.

News

Bolt Card

El Salvador Hosts Bitcoin Conference for 44 Countries

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-bukele-and-a-bevy-of-central-bankers-meet-in-el-salvador

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

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Where's the floor? May 16, 2022

Understanding support and resistance levels is critical for profitable crypto trading. Even if you don't trade crypto it can very beneficial to understand this trading fundamental to determine important price areas where you can manage your portfolio. So let's learn about trend lines, peaks and valleys, daily/weekly/monthly levels, moving averages and Fibonacci levels!

one note of errata:

the fourth fib level is 0.786 and is square root of the golden ratio (0.618). I said it incorrectly.

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

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Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

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The 2022 Black Swan event is happening May 12, 2022

The coordinated attack on the Terra Luna ecosystem will most likely go down in crypto history as a "black swan event". Thirty billion dollars of TVL (total value locked) have been evaporated in an extremely short period of time and it is disrupting the entire market. Even though we most likely where in the beginnings of a bear market anyways this is certainly accelerating the process.

Where is the market going from here? And how can you handle it?

Let's talk.

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://bitcoinist.com/argentina-to-shut-down-crypto-activities-to-attain-45-billion-loan-says-imf

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The Bear Roars May 08, 2022

Well the only remaining bullish structure has broken. Bitcoin is down just over 50% from its all time high. Where do we go from here? Will we spend the next two years in a bear market? How can you, as an investor, prosper from this time? Join us and find out!

News

IMF manipulates Argentine financial sector

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/california-governor-signs-executive-order-encouraging-bitcoin-and-crypto-businesses

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Can you dig it? May 05, 2022

Want to be able to generate more bitcoin? Well, aside from buying it through Strike or something similar on a DCA you can mine it! We cover the basics of bitcoin mining - what you have to do to get involved and how you can expect to profit.

News

California governor signs executive order on

Senator Loomis (Wyoming) to introduce comprehensive crypto regulatory framework

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sen-lummis-teases-upcoming-crypto-bill-says-nfts-won-t-be-included-in-it

Solana blockchain network shutdown - time to sell your Solana?

https://cryptoslate.com/what-now-for-solana-following-candy-machine-spam-attack

Bitcoin Mining Links

Bitcoin mining calculator - https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/calculator/btc

https://www.buybitcoinworldwide.com/mining/hardware/

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/intel-launches-new-bitcoin-mining-chip-blockscale

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2022/05/otherdeed-yugo-labs-says-otherside-land-sale-was-largest-nft-mint-in-history-by-several-multiples

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It's a Free for All!!! May 02, 2022

In this week's episode I cover a few different things. Times right now are trying. Both the stock market and crypto in general seem to be in an outright free fall. Next week the Fed will most likely be announcing another half a percent interest rate increase. The majority of investors still consider crypto to be a risk-on asset so there is no significant decoupling of btc and other crypto from traditional stocks. Where do you go from here?

News

Outside Land Sale

Stacker News Article

https://stacker.news/items/24523

Jayson Casper's Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/c/JaysonCasper

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology_adoption_life_cycle

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Vive la révolution -- long live the Crypto revolution! Apr 29, 2022

Crypto prices got you down? Maybe the economy or the pandemic or personal issues are weighing on your mind. I have some good news for you today!!!

No matter WHAT is going on in your life, you can take control of your financial future. The economy stinks. Inflation is eating away at your savings and maybe the shelves at the grocery store are a little bare.

While bitcoin and other solid crypto assets can't solve everything, they can help you find a better financial future. So begin the process of removing yourself from the world of debt-based paper money that will only lead to more destruction and decay. If you haven't done so .. it's time to join the revolution.

News and Links

The Technology Adoption Life Cycle

Fort Worth Begins Mining BTC

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/26/fort-worth-to-become-first-us-city-to-mine-bitcoin/

New York Mining Bill

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/04/25/new-york-lawmakers-advance-mining-moratorium-bill-to-full-assembly/

Fidelity

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/04/26/fidelity-investments-will-offer-bitcoin-inclusion-in-its-401k-accounts-reports/

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://forbes.mc/article/first-african-country-adopt-bitcoin-legal-currency-central-african-republic

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Another Country is Making Bitcoin Legal Tender - A Chat with Gary Arndt Apr 25, 2022

Our very first interview!!! Today I welcomed our very first guest to the show. I met Gary on the podcastindex.social mastodon instance where I post as @macintosh@podcastindex.social. I had posted about todays news and he and I began a conversation. As a world traveler (many times over) he has a great perspective on what bitcoin adoption can bring to emerging countries.

We talk about lightning network adoption as well as nations using bitcoin as legal tender. Hope you enjoy the discussion!

news

links

Gary's travel website https://everything-everywhere.com

Ya'lls: https://yalls.org

Stacker News: https://stacker.news

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.theblockcrypto.com/post/142304/metamask-advises-users-to-disable-automatic-icloud-backups-of-its-wallet-data-to-prevent-hacks

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Earning decentralized interest with your crypto Apr 22, 2022

Last episode we discussed how to earn interest on your crypto using centralized platform such as https://nexo.io. Crypto being crypto, there are decentralized methods to earning interest -- called "yield farming". Cutting out the middleman can provide a much higher return on your assets but there are risks we need to discuss.

During today's episode we cover the various ways that defi platforms can provide services that allow you generate that interest. I discuss the four primary ways that interest can be earned on these platforms. And of course we talk about risks of using a decentralized platform.

News

Links

https://defillama.com/

defi yield earning platforms

https://anchorprotocol.com

https://yearn.finance

https://uniswap.org

https://curve.fi

https://aave.com

https://www.sushi.com

https://compound.finance

https://www.anchorprotocol.com

solana based platforms

https://raydium.io

https://www.orca.so

https://app.saber.so

https://mercurial.finance

https://synthetify.io

https://www.atrix.finance

https://aldrin.com

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://cointelegraph.com/news/amc-theatres-mobile-app-accepts-dogecoin-shiba-inu-and-more

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Earning interest with your crypto Apr 18, 2022

Can you earn income passively with your crypto? Yes you can! Today we are going to take a look at one "crypto bank" where you can buy crypto, hold crypto in accounts that generate interest and even create a line-of-credit against your crypto holding.

News

Crypto banks

Nexo.io

Crypto.com

Don't Stop Believing Apr 15, 2022

What is with this market? Down, up, down, up, sideways, down, up. It's enough to make you seasick. But, don't give up! This is a great time to continue to DCA and build your long term wealth.

News

Brazil's Central Bank launching a digital currency in 2022

https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazilian-central-bank-president-confirms-cbdc-pilot-will-launch-in-2022

Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker

https://cbdctracker.org/

One-third of Nigerians (18-60) Investing in Crypto

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/report-over-a-third-of-nigerians-are-invested-in-bitcoin-crypto

Can I get a loan? I need to fill up my gas tank!

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/11/inflation-data-white-house-expects-big-price-hikes-in-march-cpi-report.html

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Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/cash-app-adds-pay-me-in-bitcoin-lightning-features

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Should you spend your crypto? Apr 11, 2022

Michael Saylor - Never spend your bitcoin!

Jack Mallers - See how easy it is to spend your bitcoin!

What a dichotomy - let's discuss!!!!!

News

Cash app adds multiple bitcoin features

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cash-app-users-can-now-invest-paychecks-into-bitcoin

Madeira accepting bitcoin as legal tender

https://watcher.guru/news/madeira-follows-el-salvador-to-accept-bitcoin-as-a-legal-tender

Robinhood incorporating lightning and adding crypto wallets

https://dailyhodl.com/2022/04/08/robinhood-announces-integration-with-bitcoin-btc-lightning-network-amid-rollout-of-2000000-crypto-wallets/

Shopify integrating lightning

https://blockworks.co/strike-rolls-out-shopify-partnership-facilitates-online-bitcoin-transactions/

Roatán Special Economic Zone makes bitcoin legal tender

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/honduras-sez-accepts-bitcoin-as-legal-tender/

Tesla, Blockstream and Block to mine bitcoin with solar power

https://coingape.com/tesla-mine-bitcoin-with-blockstream-block/

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Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://twitter.com/Strike/status/1511859572398604290?s=20&t=yLDR5EuyhmvMyUOIwXqB1w

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Put it in the vault - Part Two Apr 07, 2022

In today's episode I finish the discussion of securing your crypto. We cover the benefits of using hardware wallets and several of the most common hardware wallets.

News

Bitcoin Conference 2022 in Miami April 6-9

Strike -- another cryptic twitter post --- jack mallers will speak at 4.35 eastern time on April 7

UK government announces plan to adopt stablecoins as legal tender

https://watcher.guru/news/uk-government-announces-its-plan-to-adopt-stablecoins-as-legal-tender

Taro protocol proof of concept on Lightning Layer

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/how-bitcoin-taro-protocol-works

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/05/bitcoin-powers-a-fast-new-way-to-send-us-dollars-around-the-world.html

Hardware wallet links

Trezor

https://trezor.io

Ledger

https://www.ledger.com

Ellipal (Titan)

https://www.ellipal.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://daedaluswallet.io

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Put it in the vault - Part One Apr 04, 2022

Now the you have some crypto you need to keep it safe. Remember, you can be your own bank. For a tiny bit more of responsibility you have ultimate control over your assets. So let's discuss what's best for your assets.

Resources

https://metamask.io

https://yoroi-wallet.com

https://electrum.org

https://www.exodus.com

https://bluewallet.io

https://www.walletofsatoshi.com

https://muun.com

https://zeusln.app

https://phoenix.acinq.com

https://breez.technology

https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair

https://satoshis.stream

News

https://cryptopotato.com/mt-gox-former-ceo-issues-nft-series-customers-to-get-them-free

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vietnamese-deputy-pm-calls-for-building-legal-framework-for-digital-assets

https://cointelegraph.com/news/metamask-rolls-out-apple-pay-integration-and-other-ios-updates

https://www.protocol.com/fintech/eu-crypto-kyc

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/26/exxon-mining-bitcoin-with-crusoe-energy-in-north-dakota-bakken-region.html

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The Merge is Coming! The Merge is Coming! Bring on the Merge! Mar 28, 2022

One of the long awaited features of Ethereum is the coming merge of staking into the Ethereum mainnet. This week we take a look at how the should affect both the supply of Ethereum and also the future price of this blue chip asset.

News of the Week

Exxon mining bitcoin

Russia selling oil and natural gas for bitcoin

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60870100

Coinbase - more regulation

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/03/25/coinbase-to-require-recipient-information-for-crypto-transfers-from-users-in-canada-singapore-and-japan

Exxon mining bitcoin to reduce emissions

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/26/exxon-mining-bitcoin-with-crusoe-energy-in-north-dakota-bakken-region.html

Top Eighty Crypto Podcasts

https://blog.feedspot.com/cryptocurrency_podcasts

This weeks editorial

https://stacker.news/items/16162

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://news.bitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-to-begin-censoring-coinjoin-transactions

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Your Quarterly Checkup Mar 23, 2022

This week we will be performing your quarterly checkup. I hope that in these times of market confusion you are continuing to stack crypto. Daily, weekly or monthly it doesn't matter. What matters is that, like Nike, you just do it. The saying goes .. when in doubt..zoom out!! Don't loose sight of the end goal.

News

https://stockhead.com.au/cryptocurrency/terra-founder-plans-to-obtain-us10-billion-bitcoin-for-ust-reserves-market-excitement-ensues

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/03/21/hubspot-hack-leads-to-data-breaches-at-blockfi-swan-bitcoin

This weeks editorial

https://stacker.news/items/15948

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/040915/countries-use-us-dollar.asp

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Where do we go from here? There are three scenarios going forward.... Mar 13, 2022

The world seems like it is going crazy. We might have got into crypto for fun, the tech or maybe even to create wealth. Can it be a way to help protect our savings and wealth from the current economic environment? I believe it can be. Understanding some basic economic reasons for why countries are having difficulties with inflation will help you in preparing for the future.

Let's dive right in!!

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/h/hyperinflation.asp

https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/03/03/swiss-city-of-lugano-to-make-bitcoin-and-tether-de-facto-legal-tender

https://blockchain.news/news/is-mexico-the-next-to-legalize-bitcoin-senator-indira-kempis-drops-a-hint

https://cryptoslate.com/tech-giant-stripe-takes-the-plunge-into-crypto/

https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/the-most-important-money-statistic-ever-21acb12c27d1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_energy_independence

https://cointelegraph.com/news/tonga-s-timeline-for-bitcoin-as-legal-tender-and-btc-mining-with-volcanoes

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/09/fact-sheet-president-biden-to-sign-executive-order-on-ensuring-responsible-innovation-in-digital-assets/

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

All the news that is fit to print -- or listen to -- Executive Orders, CPI data, Economic and Crypto Sanctions and DeFi takes a tumble Mar 10, 2022

It has been a week of news!! This week we spent time covering the news. The beginnings of a regulatory framework in the United States will ultimately spur greater adoption and investment in cryptocurrency. What are the implications when a core developer suddenly walks away? And will this week's CPI news help or hurt the market?

https://cointelegraph.com/news/janet-yellen-let-slip-details-of-biden-s-executive-order-on-crypto

https://blockworks.co/defi-star-developer-andre-cronje-calls-it-quits/

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://news.bitcoin.com/new-york-judge-orders-terraform-labs-to-comply-with-secs-investigative-subpoenas

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Catch the Moon? The Terra Luna Ecosystem and Algorithmic Stablecoins Mar 01, 2022

The Luna token is part of Terra ecosystem. A system designed from the ground up as an easy to use digital currency. The backing of the Luna token with various algorithmic stablecoins is proving to be a very potent combination. We explore how algorithmic stablecoins work in general. The benefits and drawbacks of the Terra ecosystem are covered as well.

News of the day and the market overview as always!

Links

https://www.terra.money/Terra_White_paper.pdf

https://bridge.terra.money

https://mirrorprotocol.app

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://newpodcastapps.com

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Streaming Sats and Preparing for the Bear??? Feb 22, 2022

This weeks episode covers how you can becoming involved in the new world of Podcasting 2.0. Try out the fountain app, get 1,000 free sats!

This year so far has been perfectly brutal in the market. What do we do from here? Let's discuss!

Ethereum price on March 9, 2020 hit seventy-seven dollars for a low. Less than TWO years ago.

Links

https://Fountain.fm

Twitter handle for Fountain: @fountain_app

News

https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/02/16/colorado-to-accept-crypto-for-tax-payments-by-end-of-summer

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ca-lawmaker-introduces-legislation-to-accept-crypto-as-payment-for-govt-services

https://cointelegraph.com/news/opensea-planned-upgrade-stalls-as-phishing-attack-targets-nft-migration

https://news.bitcoin.com/ukrainian-parliament-adopts-amended-virtual-assets-law

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

https://cointelegraph.com/news/warren-buffett-invests-1b-in-bitcoin-friendly-neobank-dumps-visa-and-mastercard-stocks

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The Value 4 Value model, Podasting 2.0 and Crypto Feb 16, 2022

Today we discuss the Value 4 Value model, how it works specifically for podcasting and why you want to use it. It is an incredible way to spread the news about the benefits of crypto. Not only that the V4V model provides the listener with a better experience!

Join us on the journey.

News

https://cointelegraph.com/news/keep-your-coins-bill-introduced-to-restrict-government-control-of-crypto

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

The Tax Man Cometh Feb 08, 2022

No one wants to pay taxes. However, in many countries, taxes on cryptocurrencies are a reality. This episode covers some of the options that you can use to handle your crypto tax needs.

Following are crypto tax software sites I mentioned in the podcast.

-- Not an endorsement! --

https://cryptotax.com

https://zenledger.io

https://bear.tax

Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Artist website: https://incompetech.com

Staking and News from the Nations Feb 02, 2022

This week we will discuss how you can stake to earn extra crypto as well as the state of the market. While this week's market might not be blowing you away now is a good time to think about how to earn extra with your crypto.

The news this week is all about the nations. Three different major countries has news items directly relating to crypto. We discuss the implications of these announcements in the news segment.

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Don't Sell!!!!! Jan 23, 2022

This week has been brutal in the market. Bitcoin has now officially dropped 50% from its all time. Where are we going from here? Let's take a look at what is going on - where do we go from here? And what is google up to?

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

XRP Army! An update on Ripple and the XRP Token Jan 19, 2022

One ecosystem and token I haven't discussed very much is XRP. The XRP token hasn't had a lot going on the last several years because of the ongoing lawsuit with the SEC. That lawsuit is (hopefully) going to be resolved soon. What will that mean for XRP? Does it have a future? And should you invest in ripple? Join us and find out what's going on with XRP.

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

2021 - The Year in Review Jan 10, 2022

And what a year it was!! It's easy to forget what happened in the last year. The price of $BTC and crypto in general might not have exploded as we would probably all like but there was much that was newsworthy.

In addition to covering the major news of 2021 I highlighted what I think are the going to major trends of 2022 and even made a prediction for the Bitcoin price in 2022.

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Cardano Ecosystem Update Dec 25, 2021

sundae swap (https://sundaeswap.finance/)

adax (https://adax.pro/)

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4431-sugar-plum-breakdown

Music Credits

Sugar Plum Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4155-oh-holy-night

Oh Holy Night by Kevin MacLeod

Fomo or FOMC? Dec 15, 2021

Tuesday and Wednesday of this week the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meets to "guide" the monetary policy of the United States. I believe this will help determine both the near term economic climate as well as affect crypto assets in both the short and long term. Don't dismiss this as idle political speculation. I stay as far from the politics as possible. The decisions reached by this committee of twelve will have a great deal of influence on your financial life. You need to understand what this is all about.

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-outlines-endgame-roadmap-for-eth-2-0

Why I am in Crytpo Dec 08, 2021

News Links:

https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/2/22814849/badgerdao-defi-120-million-hack-bitcoin-ethereum

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/fidelity-physical-bitcoin-etf-starts-trading-in-canada

https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvnn3a/i-lost-dollar400000-almost-everything-i-had-on-a-single-robinhood-bet?utm_source=digg

https://www.euronews.com/next/2021/12/04/bitcoin-falls-by-a-fifth-as-1-billion-of-crypto-sold-off-why-caused-the-plunge-this-time

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-outlines-endgame-roadmap-for-eth-2-0

https://cryptobriefing.com/sundaeswap-promises-first-functional-dex-on-cardano

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

https://cryptobriefing.com/stripe-says-its-considering-bringing-back-crypto-payments

There's a whole new Metaverse out there Dec 01, 2021

What's a metaverse? Good question...let's explore this new world together. And while there may be investing opportunities you need to be careful.

News

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Website

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club

NFTs - Why is a jpg worth so much? Nov 24, 2021

This week we will discuss what makes something an NFT and why it's far more than jpg pictures. While we don't know every use case for nfts there is more than just art. Let's dive right in!

Links for NFT exploration

https://opensea.io

https://rarible.com

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

https://decrypt.co/86407/nfl-ticketmaster-ticket-stub-nfts-polygon

News Links

https://cointelegraph.com/news/el-salvador-to-inaugurate-bitcoin-city-backed-by-1b-bitcoin-bonds

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/hillary-clinton-fears-bitcoin-will-undermine-dollar-as-world-reserve-currency

Music Credits

Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk

Blockchain Trilemma or the three-leg stool of cryptocurrency Nov 17, 2021

In today's episode we cover the "blockchain trilemma" - Vitalik Buterin's concept of three primary attributes of a blockchain:

decentralized
security
scalability

Any blockchain in development has to make compromises between these three aspects. They simply can't have the best aspects of all three attributes. We discuss each of these and how they relate to some of the most popular blockchains with an eye towards enabling you to evaluate any blockchain's chances of long-term success.

It's NOT too late! Nov 15, 2021

One of the most common complaints I hear about investing in crypto is that it's too late. It's simply not! And in this episode I break down the statistics and numbers behind the Crypto Twitter meme "Bitcoin is in the same market size as the Internet in 1997." It turns out that it's true! I"ll cover the implications of that and where Crypto usage will go from here.

Links

Bitcoin adoption rate

https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/bitcoin-on-track-for-mass-adoption-as-it-grows-faster-than-the-internet-202102100825

Matter Labs

https://cryptobriefing.com/ethereum-scaling-solution-zksync-raises-50m

Taproot activation:

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/taproot-activation-brings-massive-upgrades-to-bitcoin-2021-06-12

Zimbabwe

https://coingeek.com/zimbabwe-weighing-btc-as-legal-tender-heres-why-it-shouldnt

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

And I don't worry 'cause my wallet's fat Nov 08, 2021

With all apologies to ZZ Top - as you gain assets in crypto its important to keep those assets safeguarded. There are a number of options for asset management.

I will be covering both software and hardware wallets and how to best use them as well as number of tips for security.

I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!