

BTC Sessions
Ben Perrin
Get your dose of Bitcoin with weekly news roundups and "Why Are We Bullish" panel shows featuring Bitcoiners from around the world!
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Nov 10, 2023 • 56min
EU Crackdown: Gemini Exchange Blocks Bitcoin Transfers! ep375
In today's explosive update, we dive into the startling move by Gemini Exchange, halting Bitcoin transfers in the EU to only government-sanctioned addresses—what does this mean for your digital freedom? Plus, we unravel the latest controversy as the Federal Reserve takes legal action against Bitcoin Magazine's satirical apparel. But there's a glimmer of hope: Taiwan is now flirting with the idea of embracing Bitcoin as legal tender, potentially paving the way for a monumental shift in global finance. Finally, we decode the EU's new digital ID system—could this be the first step towards a concerning surveillance state? Stay tuned as we break down these pivotal developments in the Bitcoin universe.
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted multisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Pass on your savings to your loved ones with ease in a simple claiming process with full customer support. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab a Server Lite, One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Furthermore, you can check out their Lend platform for p2p loans that are never rehypothecated. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Nov 4, 2023 • 1h 55min
WHY ARE WE BULLISH? Wicked Smart Bitcoin, Rustin of Simply Bitcoin, Rick from Cryptocloaks -BTC CHAT ep374
FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:
https://twitter.com/w_s_bitcoin
https://twitter.com/SatsforLife
https://twitter.com/RickV3D/photo
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Nov 2, 2023 • 59min
They Finally Admitted It... ep373
The Wall Street Journal has withdrawn its claim on Bitcoin's link to terrorism, underscoring the importance of factual reporting. The NYAG's lawsuit against Gemini, DCG, and Genesis marks a significant moment for Bitcoin oversight. SEC's Gensler celebrates the Bitcoin whitepaper's anniversary, recognizing its enduring influence. Investors watch closely as a BlackRock Bitcoin ETF ticker appears on a Nasdaq site, suggesting new Bitcoin-linked financial products. In Argentina, Javier Milei's election could sway Bitcoin's trajectory, as he competes in a pivotal runoff. Join us for a deep dive into these events shaping Bitcoin's journey.
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted multisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Pass on your savings to your loved ones with ease in a simple claiming process with full customer support. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab a Server Lite, One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Furthermore, you can check out their Lend platform for p2p loans that are never rehypothecated. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 28, 2023 • 2h 8min
WHY ARE WE BULLISH? Rafael Cordon, Peter Dunworth, Portland Hodl - BITCOIN Chat ep372
Join Rafael Cordon, Peter Dunworth, and Portland Hodl for an enlightening discussion about Bitcoin! Our show explores the latest innovations, groundbreaking developments, price trends, institutional interest, cutting-edge technology, and more, all within the realm of Bitcoin. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoin enthusiast or just beginning your journey, our panel of experts will provide insights and perspectives that cater to all levels of expertise. Stay informed and stay bullish on Bitcoin with the wisdom shared by Rafael Cordon, Peter Dunworth, and Portland Hodl. Don't miss out on the forefront of BTC knowledge!
FOLLOW TODAY'S PANELISTS:
https://twitter.com/Rafa_Cordon
https://twitter.com/PeterBTCAdviser
https://twitter.com/PortlandHODL
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 27, 2023 • 54min
Fincen's NEW THREAT to Bitcoin Privacy! Protect Yourself Now 🛡️🔍
In this action-packed episode, we dive into the intense battle between privacy-seeking Bitcoin users and Fincen's relentless pursuit to unmask them. But that's not all! We also bring you the latest headlines from the world of Bitcoin, including the NY attorney general's legal showdown with the Gemini exchange, a seismic shift in Argentinian politics as a pro-BTC presidential candidate heads into a crucial runoff election this November, and the intriguing appearance of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF ticker on the Nasdaq website. Plus, we'll unveil the startling revelation that Ledger, a popular hardware wallet provider, is offering questionable cloud storage options for your precious Bitcoin keys. Stay tuned for all the essential Bitcoin news and insights you need to know!
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted multisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Pass on your savings to your loved ones with ease in a simple claiming process with full customer support. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab a Server Lite, One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Furthermore, you can check out their Lend platform for p2p loans that are never rehypothecated. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 21, 2023 • 2h 4min
WHY ARE WE BULLISH? CJK, Ser Ulric, Dare To Dream ep370
FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:
https://twitter.com/CJKonstantinos
https://twitter.com/kobiduran
https://twitter.com/bitcoin_films
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 20, 2023 • 54min
SHOCKING: Incumbents CONSPIRE Against Pro-Bitcoin Candidate Milei! 😡 ep369
Prepare for an exhilarating rollercoaster through the latest Bitcoin headlines in this explosive video! First, we unveil how CoinTelegraph's shocking blunder falsely reported a Bitcoin ETF approval, sending shockwaves through the crypto community. Then, dive into the financial giant BlackRock's jaw-dropping declaration, branding Bitcoin as the ultimate 'flight to quality.' You won't want to miss Cathie Wood's bold prediction, foreseeing Bitcoin's value soaring to an astounding $1.48 million. But hold onto your seats as we expose The New York Times' relentless anti-Bitcoin bias, dissecting their latest wave of cryptocurrency propaganda. Brace yourself for a whirlwind of truths, deceptions, and the ever-evolving Bitcoin saga!
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 14, 2023 • 1h 47min
WHY ARE WE BULLISH? Kinetic Finance, BTC Trading Cards, Zac Guignard ep368
FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:
https://twitter.com/zacguignard
https://twitter.com/kinetic_finance
https://twitter.com/btc_cards
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Oct 13, 2023 • 54min
US Gov VS Bitcoin Privacy - Could it Become Illegal? ep367
In this must-watch news roundup, we dive into the US government's controversial stance on Bitcoin privacy practices and explore whether they could become illegal. But it's not all doom and gloom! The new Speaker of the House is a Bitcoin enthusiast, shaping a potentially favorable landscape for BTC in politics. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan has finally acknowledged Bitcoin as the most likely to succeed in the digital money realm. We also unpack a new report by Fidelity that lays out a compelling investment case for Bitcoin. Plus, did you know that Mark Zuckerberg is a Bitcoiner? In a surprising turn, Apple has bent the knee to China's app store censorship demands. Tune in for these stories and more!
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted multisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Pass on your savings to your loved ones with ease in a simple claiming process with full customer support. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab a Server Lite, One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Furthermore, you can check out their Lend platform for p2p loans that are never rehypothecated. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions

Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 58min
WHY ARE WE BULLISH? Anita Posch, Lyn Alden, Steve Lubka ep366
FOLLOW TODAY’S PANELISTS:
https://twitter.com/AnitaPosch
https://twitter.com/LynAldenContact
https://twitter.com/DzambhalaHODL
💪 SUPPORT THE SHOW:
Nunchuk Wallet and their Honey Badger plan is a best in class assisted mutisig setup with built-in inheritance planning and NO KYC. Check them out today!
https://nunchuk.io/
SEEDOR is one of the most robust metal backups on the market today. Get your SEEDOR starter set today! Use this link for 5% off. https://www.seedor.io/discount/BTCSESSIONS?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fprodukte
For US based customers:
https://a.co/d/1DkbfV2
Canadian customers:
https://link.thecryptoboutique.ca/BTCSessionsSeedor
Start9 is your Bitcoin & lightning node, and full personal server - enabling you to take back control from the gatekeepers of your money and data! Grab Server Lite,One or Pro today and become truly self-sovereign!
https://start9.com/
Coinkite offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HodlHodl is a NON-CUSTODIAL, NON-KYC solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Free video tutorials not enough? Need some extra hand-holding when mastering self-custody, multisig, coinjoin, running a node, or other skills? Book me for a private session on my website!
https://www.btcsessions.ca/
Been watching the show for a while? Like what you see? Help me cover my video costs by sending some sats over on my Geyser Fund page!
https://geyser.fund/project/btcsessions