Bitcoin Today Recast Bitcoin Today Recast 1/7/26
Jan 8, 2026
Explore the heartbeat of Bitcoin with insights on market moves and macro forces shaping its landscape. Learn about the importance of self-custody and new wallet-level tax regulations. Discover the implications of Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF and the role of Bitcoin in Venezuela's geopolitical context. Delve into generational wealth transfer and practical ways to teach resilience and financial literacy through Bitcoin. The hosts also emphasize community action and the value of engaging younger generations in sound money.
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Use Strike As A Bitcoin-Aware Bank
- Use Strike as your ACH and savings rail to keep Bitcoin until spending is necessary.
- Configure deposit split and bill pay to minimize taxable events and preserve Bitcoin exposure.
Plan Wallet Structure For New Tax Reporting
- Prepare for mandatory 1099-DA reporting and wallet-by-wallet accounting starting with the new rules.
- Keep spending and selling within the same wallet when possible to simplify tax accounting.
Self-Custody Is Bitcoin's Core Promise
- Recent custody restrictions and bank actions repeatedly point to the importance of self-custody.
- With Bitcoin, 'knowing is owning'—private keys preserve control in ways fiat cannot.
