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Bitcoin's Bad Rap - The Scam Connection Exposed
04 Sep 2024
01:13:20
A breakdown of Bitcoin credibility attacks this week, plus a review of some macro-sickness and the no-good, real lousy month for Bitcoin miners.
US employment fell by 818,000 jobs in the latest Government revision. I'll break down the report and what it means for Bitcoin. Plus, a batch of news, Bitcoin basics, and more.
A new must-pass bill gives the President of the United States the power to block any Bitcoin transaction. Also, thoughts on the Fed rate and why Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms is preparing a “poison pill” strategy.
Inflation be damned, central planners have decided to lower the cost of money. How the banks lowering rates impacts Bitcoin. Plus, the shocking stats of the Bitcoin ETFs, project updates, and more.
The increasing probability of Stagflation might cut Bitcoin's post-halving bull run off at the knees; my thoughts on the Ethereum ETF and why I'm getting skeptical of the political "tone shift."
It's more than Trump. The three major shifts compelling the White House to halt their attack on the Crypto industry. Plus, the details around the new FIT21 bill that takes power away from the SEC, and why I think an Ethereum ETF might be bad for Bitcoin.
The surprising legal win Bitcoin scored this week and the brewing battle on the horizon. My three takeaways from the newly released Bitcoin 13F Filings, and great news for Bitcoin mining.
The seven reasons Bitcoin's price is tanked, updates on the Samurai Indictment, and why the godmother of Modern Monetary Theory thinks it's childish for governments to be held to budgets.
The Samourai Wallet founders were arrested, what we know at this point, as well as El Salvador's Chivo Wallet hack. Plus, some good news for Bitcoin's improvement proposal process, my thoughts on the Epic halving sat bidding, and why Runes won't go away anytime soon.
The Bitcoin halving is here, but are Runes crashing the party? I'll explore how the halving could impact Bitcoin mining, the macro signs that indicate short-term price swings are probable, and why everyone is concerned Runes might cause a spike in transaction fees.
More pro-Bitcoin voices are featured, but are some wolves in sheep's clothing? I'll examine the Pomp Problem and the Bitcoin beachhead spreading from state to state. Why the market bracing for higher inflation for longer, is not great news for Bitcoin in the short term.
🔄 Lightspark’s SDKs, APIs, and developer tools streamline Lightning Network integration, while Lightspark Predict optimizes liquidity requirements and routing in real time.
🔐 Coinbase will use Lightspark’s remote-key signing implementation, allowing Coinbase to benefit from a scalable and reliable node infrastructure without managing Lightning keys.
This seems to be after a team internally looked at standing up Lightning.
Blackrock's CEO has become openly bullish on Bitcoin, why he's taking a victory lap this week. This halving will actually be different, and I'll make the case why. Plus, a new project that could replace Lightning for the plebs.
The first shots were fired in the battle to bring the rest of "crypto" to the ETF market—the impact on Bitcoin and why the SEC might not be the hero we need.
Plus project updates, the historically bad week for one Bitcoin ETF, your boosts, and more.
This week, we'll discuss the high-signal mind virus spreading around the community, why the Saylor strategy has Jim Cramer salty, the final word on ETF centralization, and if we should stop calling it the Blockchain and start calling it the Timechain.
Has Jeff finally got Bitcoin FOMO? I'll look at the numbers that's got everyone speculating. Then, my thoughts on the White House's next attack on Bitcoin and the notable shift in the public store of value debate.
New UI and UX: the user experience has been simplified and streamlined with a more polished, intuitive interface for easier access to key features;
All-in-one UX: use your existing wallets for both your Bitcoin and Liquid accounts across singlesig and assisted multisig. You have the flexibility to choose whether to combine Bitcoin and Liquid accounts or not, and thus to organize your mainchain and second-layer stacks as you deem fit.;
Simpler onboarding for new Jade users, minimizing ambiguity and errors during the initial setup;
The four horsemen of the apocalypse are riding roughshod over Bitcoin… and the no-coiners are cheering. I'll break down the FUD, separate facts from fiction, and explain what set all this off.
Conference hype vs. reality check. Plus, the big banks admit massive KYC/AML failures and then offer worse solutions. Plus, why the Ethereum ETF won't dethrone Bitcoin.
We're on the verge of a significant shift in Western Central Bank monetary policy, and I'll bring the receipts to back it up. Plus, some interesting data coming out of the Mt Gox and German government selling and a critical project update.
Fed Chair Powell shifts stance as a new economic picture sharpens. Plus, the new KYC disaster coming to US customers, project updates, and who is selling thousands of Bitcoins this week.
A few widow-makers hanging over Bitcoin this week, and the post-halving miner capitulation has begun. What we're starting to see, and why, when we look back, this will be remembered as a wild week.
Using a Bitcoin lens, I'll explain why the housing market is propping inflation numbers up and why traditional "experts" can't explain it.
Plus, a Bitcoin reality check, my thoughts on a town that claims to be getting sick from the local Bitcoin mine, a visit to noobie corner, and a lot more.
Why a .5% rate cut is such a shock, what Bitcoiners should watch for next, and where to find the signal long-term. I also share my thoughts on Trump's DeFi token, project updates, and more.
How world events impact Bitcoin, why investors are turning cynical, and the one Bitcoin metric that's right 83% of the time. Plus, some FUD busting and how Visa banned Apple from integrating Bitcoin and more into Apple Pay.
Three game-changing shifts this week will reshape the average Bitcoin holder and reignite centralization concerns. What just changed, what's driving the urgency, and how will it impact the Bitcoin network.
A breakdown of HBO's Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery "documentary" and how they got it wrong. Plus, a look at some challenges facing Bitcoin miners and the IMF talking tough.
Assets are soaring, but the real economy is crumbling. What gives? I'll break it down. Plus: Bitcoin's lifeline for small businesses, Liz Warren's crypto crackdown sparks outrage, and the Trump Coin crashes and burns.
Bitcoin's sweet 16 has never looked better. This week, I'll unpack the hard data behind the new wave of adoption that's transforming magic internet money into mainstream reality.
The Quiet Part Said Loud: Central banks finally admit why they fear Bitcoin - and it's not about protecting you. Breaking down the latest attacks from the ECB and Minneapolis Fed.
From Election Day drama to Market mania: Unpacking the recent surge in Bitcoin and stocks. Is this a hype cycle or something more? Let's follow the money and find out.
MicroStrategy has become the most traded stock in the US - What does it mean for Bitcoin? Plus, how the new Bitcoin ETF options could reshape the market, and why Bitcoiners should prepare for shitcoins to stick around.
Inflation is back—what it means for Bitcoin. Why the media is wrong about who's selling BTC, and I make the case that Bitcoin loans beat selling your sats every time.
Bitcoin: The Unlikely Ally of the Dollar System. What if Bitcoin pumps don’t kill the dollar but make it stronger? How stablecoins and T-bills could entrench the dollar’s dominance, Saylor’s Bitcoin pitch to Microsoft, and why ETF fears are overblown.
Bitcoin at $100K has summoned the FUD swarm — from quantum computer panic to 'national security threat' hot takes. I’m calling out the bad logic, breaking down every attack, and arming you with the facts.
Illicit transactions constituted only 0.34% of the total on-chain transaction volume for 2023
The total value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses dropped to $24.2 billion in 2023
Breakdown of Illicit Activities
Transactions involving sanctioned entities accounted for $14.9 billion, representing 61.5% of all illicit transaction volume analyzed.
Crypto scams and hacking revenue both decreased significantly, with total illicit revenue down 29.2% and 54.3%, respectively.
Stablecoin Usage
Stablecoins accounted for the majority of criminal transactions for the second consecutive year, aligning with the recent increase in stablecoin share of all crypto activity.
A seismic shift is unfolding as fiscal dominance takes center stage. I'll explain the forces driving this new economic reality, the history we can learn from, and why Bitcoin stands poised to thrive in the chaos.
Given all the caveats, I believe I answered the question I posed at the outset. That is, the sasa of a letdown by team Trump on his proposed pro-crypto and pro-business legislation can be covered by an extremely positive dollar liquidity environment, an increase of up to $612 billion in the first quarter. Right on schedule, just like almost every other year, it will be time to sell in the late stages of the first quarter and chill on the beach, at the clerb, or on a ski resort in the southern hemisphere and wait for positive fiat liquidity conditions to re-emerge in the third quarter.
Powell pulls the punchbowl and $1.5 trillion in 'paper wealth' vanishes. I'll unpack Wall Street's meltdown, JPOW's 'maybe we'll cut, maybe we won’t' strategy, and how inflation still runs the show.
Then, we take a serious look at the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Could an executive order make it happen overnight?
Inflation climbs, but Bitcoin shines. In this episode, I'll dive into pivotal executive orders, banks stepping into Bitcoin lending, and the growing reserves trend across nations, states, and corporations. Then, I'll zoom out, and we'll see how it all fits together.
Ross Ulbricht's journey from Silk Road to a presidential pardon is one of the most legondary stories in Bitcoin's history. I'll dive into his arrest, the government's tactics, and the unwavering support from the Bitcoin community.
Then, my thoughts on Trump's coin, the big changes at the SEC, and much more.
Bitcoin faces two major headwinds: memecoin mania draining liquidity and gold’s price run pulling in capital. But tides may be turning. I break down why these trends matter and what’s shifting.
If Bitcoin is the ultimate inflation hedge, why does it often sell on inflation news? I’ll break down the structural and psychological factors behind this strange market reaction—plus plenty more.
Why many Bitcoiners went to war with Ripple/XRP this week, the Fed policy's impact on Bitcoin post-Q1, and why I think Trump is walking into an economic trap.