Rabbit Hole Recap

- AnchorWatch Becomes Lloyd's of London Coverholder https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anchorwatch-becomes-lloyds-london-coverholder-202100569.html - U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Sanctions Against Tornado Cash https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-appeals-court-overturns-sanctions-against-tornado-cash/ - Samourai Wallet & Tornado Cash Prosecutor Damian Williams to Step Down in December https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/samourai-wallet-tornado-cash-prosecutor-damian-williams-to-step-down-in-december/ - Donate: https://p2prights.org or https://primal.net/e/note1a2z4xhmyfkvtusdcswgck64lqew6puld77lwdnrumpgyvxh2srns7h2fmn - Bitmain Antminer Units Halted at U.S. Customs for Months https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitmain-antminer-units-halted-at-u-s-customs-for-months-report/ - Swan customers charged up to $125 Fortress 'Admin Fee' https://x.com/SwanBitcoin/status/1861566511011221754 https://x.com/Pledditor/status/1862318521239445779 - Ecash mints funded with Spillman channels: The ultimate nodeless Lightning wallet https://gist.github.com/lukechilds/307341239beac72c9d8cfe3198f9bfff https://arkdev.info/blog/bitcoin-virtual-channels/ https://dcgco.medium.com/bitcoin-scaling-agreement-at-consensus-2017-133521fe9a77 - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week Nicaragua | Journalist Arrested for Criticizing Rising Cost of Living The National Police arrested Nicaraguan journalist Elsbeth D’Anda last month for criticizing the rising cost of living on his television program La Cobertura. The regime loyalists deployed 20 officers and detained D’Anda at his home, confiscating his equipment before taking him to the notorious El Chipote prison. Several press freedom organizations have condemned the arbitrary detention as an attack on free expression. This arrest is the latest addition to a series of repressive measures by the Sandinista regime, which has crushed independent media through shutdowns, exiles, intimidations, and persecutions. FinancialFreedomReport.org - BlueWallet v7.0.5 is out. It comes with a variety of new goodies, including offline import support, CoinControl sorting, notification shortcuts, and more https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet/releases/tag/v7.0.5 - Olas v0.1.4: Instagram-like Nostr Client https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/olas-v0-1-4/ - Flotilla: Discord-like Nostr Client for Relay-based Communities https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/flotilla-v0-1/ - zapstore v0.1.6 improves background loading, fixes themed icons, allows sending error reports, and more. https://github.com/zapstore/zapstore/releases/tag/0.1.6 - Tor Browser v14.0.3 includes important security updates from Firefox https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-1403/ 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - Thanksgiving & message from Sahil 9:18 - Dashboard 10:34 - AnchorWatch Lloyd’s Coverholder 15:48 - Tornado Cash sanctions overturned 19:03 - Tornado Cash/Samurai prosecutor stepping down 23:57 - Antminers halted at customs 27:48 - Swan customers charged $125 Fortress fee 31:27 - Ecash Spillman channels and scaling discussion 50:02 - HRF Story of the Week 52:31 - Boosts 57:22 - Software updates Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

The discussion dives into Bitcoin's potential surge towards the $100,000 milestone, fueled by central bank policies. Recent changes to Albi's custodial wallet and MicroStrategy's massive funding for Bitcoin acquisitions are crucial topics. They also analyze Howard Lutnick's nomination and its implications for the crypto landscape. With Gary Gensler's resignation approaching, the future of regulation is uncertain. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of decentralization in social media and examine the impact of internet censorship, especially in Pakistan.

Bitcoin has now outstripped silver as the eighth largest global asset, boasting a market cap of $1.752 trillion. The ongoing bull run is being hailed as potentially the greatest in history, with discussions around past market cycles and the impact of institutions. Innovations in wallet development and payment solutions are making Bitcoin more user-friendly. The challenges faced in Burma highlight Bitcoin's role as a financial lifeline. Lastly, political shifts in regulation and the importance of user privacy in transactions are critical themes.

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Discover the vibrant future of Bitcoin in Argentina as young leaders embrace cryptocurrency for economic reform. Dive into the political tensions surrounding upcoming elections and how Freedom Tech is reshaping the landscape. Explore the latest job market woes and their ripple effects on the economy, while mining transitions to a decentralized movement. Plus, learn about Polymarket's rise as a new prediction platform, challenging traditional polls and highlighting the importance of voter engagement in shaping financial futures.

The discussion kicks off with Microsoft considering Bitcoin as a safeguard against inflation. A new layer 2 solution, Spark, from LightSpark is unveiled, promising to enhance the Bitcoin ecosystem. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank’s evolving perspective on Bitcoin highlights its potential benefits in wealth distribution. Innovative banking solutions, like earning interest on dollar deposits converted into Bitcoin, are also explored. Lastly, the troubling financial repression in Burma showcases the need for activism against oppressive banking practices.

The ongoing Bitcoin bull run is celebrated, highlighting the potential of innovative solutions and reduced fees for security. Discussions include the impact of media on political campaigns and the challenges of taxation in Europe, especially Italy's rising capital gains tax. The conversation dives into prediction markets, the formation of the 2140 Foundation, and significant financial developments like TD Bank's hefty fine. Lastly, the importance of community engagement and the emerging e-cash landscape underscores the hope for decentralized technologies to empower individuals.

In the latest discussion, the debate rages on about Peter Todd's identity as Satoshi Nakamoto. Security vulnerabilities in Firefox and Tor browsers are highlighted, urging immediate updates for users. The hosts dive into the implications of government policies on Bitcoin markets, while a new partnership between Robinhood and BitKey raises eyebrows. Light-hearted anecdotes from a recent wedding add a personal touch, as they also share insights on upcoming Bitcoin events and explore innovative software updates that enhance user experience.

Renato Moicano, a UFC fighter and advocate for Austrian economics, dives into the world of Bitcoin. He shares insights on the significance of decentralization and its potential to foster personal autonomy. The conversation highlights the challenges of Swan Mining's operations and the impact of emerging technologies, like Ocean's decentralized mining solution. Moicano also addresses the implications of a cashless society, especially in Israel, urging that Bitcoin could serve as a safeguard against economic instability and the loss of financial privacy.

Ross Stevens, a First Amendment advocate for Bitcoin, joins Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash developer facing a criminal trial. They discuss Bitcoin's classification as protected speech and the implications of the trial on software development. The duo navigates the legal landscape affecting cryptocurrency, highlighting risks of increased regulations and government surveillance. They also unpack corporate power struggles, recent advancements in crypto technology, and the role of Bitcoin amid global financial instability, driving home its potential as a safe haven.