Non-Stop Bitcoin News with Rob Wallace | Ep. #97

Jan 2, 2026

Rob Wallace, founder and editor of Bitcoin News, joins to share insights on the biggest Bitcoin developments of 2025. He discusses the impact of Trump's presidency and the significance of Ross Ulbricht's pardon for Bitcoin's censorship resistance. The conversation also covers the risks of the Bybit exploitation and states adopting Bitcoin reserves. Wallace shares his bullish price prediction for 2026, highlights Visa's integration with Bitcoin, and emphasizes the importance of self-custody while grappling with the challenges of scaling adoption.

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INSIGHT

Euphoria After Inauguration Fell Short

Trump’s inauguration and the $108,000 peak created huge euphoria that set unrealistic expectations for 2025.
Political symbolism (pardon, meme coin) mattered more than substantive Bitcoin policy, tempering long-term optimism.

ANECDOTE

Voting For A Pardon

Rob voted for Trump in 2024 specifically because Trump promised to pardon Ross Ulbricht.
The pardon arrived on January 21st and was a pivotally symbolic win for many Bitcoiners.

INSIGHT

Hackers Convert Loot Into Bitcoin

The Bybit exploit highlighted that attackers convert other assets into Bitcoin as their preferred exit asset.
This reinforces Bitcoin's dominance as the liquidity sink for crypto hacks.

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