Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington discuss Bitcoin venture investing, Lightning Network, Bitcoin as collateral, and large institutions custodying Bitcoin. They also touch on the Euro-Cup, Trump speaking at a Bitcoin Conference, and upcoming Bitcoin events like the Pacific Bitcoin festival and Pleb Party Nashville.

Author Eric Yakes discusses the future of Bitcoin Banking, LN, and ecash. Topics include Chaumian mints, LN interaction, credit markets, Full Reserve system, regulatory roadblocks, and passive index funds. Exploring the evolving landscape of Bitcoin banking, regulatory challenges, multiple mints in wallet apps, and future visions of Bitcoin.

Eric Yakes, writer and author of a book on federated mints, discusses banks without bankers, federated mints, and the newly approved Bitcoin ETF. Topics include tradeoffs of a federated model, implementing incentives, mint distribution, multi-institution custody, and the impact of Bitcoin on the financial system.