Rabbit Hole Recap

- Japan's Prime Minister says his country's financial situation is worse than that of Greece https://fortune.com/2025/05/19/us-debt-top-holder-japan-fiscal-crisis-worse-than-greece/ - Steak and Shake begins accepting bitcoin at all locations https://x.com/TFTC21/status/1923235083978146165 - Nostr passes five million bitcoin transactions https://stats.nostr.band/#total_zaps - Wallet of Satoshi returning to America with self custody product https://x.com/walletofsatoshi/status/1923875750165479768 - China | Injects Billions to Stabilize Economy The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has injected $138 billion in liquidity through interest rate cuts and a 0.5% reduction in banks’ reserve requirements, in effect expanding the money supply by 12.5% year-over-year. While the state eases monetary conditions to prop up a fragile system, ordinary citizens are left scrambling to preserve the value of their savings. Bitcoin/CNY trading volumes jumped over 20% in response, as people sought refuge from a weakening yuan. But while some can quietly escape to harder money, others are trapped in a system that treats access to money as a privilege. In Hunan, an elderly woman in a wheelchair died outside a bank after being forced to appear in person to withdraw her own money for medical care. Too weak to pass mandatory facial recognition scans, she collapsed after repeated failed attempts. FinancialFreedomReport.org - Sparrow Wallet v2.2.1: Recent Blocks View, Improved Camera, Tor & P2A Updates https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sparrow-wallet-v2-2-1/ - Cake Wallet v4.28: Payjoin v2 Support https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cake-wallet-v4-28/ - BlueWallet v7.1.8 brings numerous bug fixes, dependency updates, and a new search feature for addresses and transactions https://github.com/BlueWallet/BlueWallet/releases - Nunchuk Android v1.9.68.1 and iOS v1.9.79 introduce support for custom blockchain explorers, wallet archiving, re-ordering wallets on the home screen via long-press, and an anti-fee sniping setting https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/android.1.68.1 - Nostur v1.21.0, a Nostr client for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, adds support for follow packs, Blossom servers (uploading and mirroring), post previews for picture-only posts, an audio-only bar, and other enhancements https://github.com/nostur-com/nostur-ios-public/releases/tag/1.21.0 - Telegram shares data on 22,777 users in Q1 2025, a significant increase from the 5,826 users' data shared during the same period in 2024 https://www.404media.co/telegram-gave-authorities-data-on-more-than-20-000-users/ 0:00 - Intro 2:35 - Open water bitcoin 7:55 - Dashboard and Pizza Day 16:44 - Opportunity Cost app 21:03 - Japanese bonds 29:16 - Big Beautiful Tax Bill 31:57 - Steak n' Shake 41:12 - 5M zaps 45:18 - Wallet of Satoshi returning to America 50:47 - MSTY 58:57 - HRF Story of the Week 1:04:01 - Open water floating 1:21:23 - Software updates 1:31:18 - Telegram data sharing 1:35:31 - Clickbait and AI 1:18:50 - Software updates 1:28:45 - Telegram data sharing 1:32:58 - Clickbait and AI Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell

- btcpay servers get stuck on block 896727 and need to be updated https://github.com/dgarage/NBXplorer/issues/518 and https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs2l8hewqnz7y7jgqhe8pfzkqustl7aqftd9nwer8xxz28yalrqx0qycz0zh - bitcoin payments at bitcoin 2025 conference - Hot Style Takeover 2: https://lu.ma/gn9uoj6b - coinbase kyc leak https://www.coinbase.com/blog/protecting-our-customers-standing-up-to-extortionists - opensats 11th wave of bitcoin grants https://opensats.org/blog/elevent-wave-of-bitcoin-grants - China | Law Enforcement Freezes Bank Accounts of Independent Media Outlet Channel C Hong Kong-based Channel C, an independent media outlet founded by former Apple Daily employees, reports that its bank accounts are frozen, forcing the news outlet to halt operations. Local law enforcement claim the outlet abused a COVID-era loan scheme and arrested one of its directors for alleged fraud. Still, the closure fits a well-worn pattern: using financial and legal repression to silence independent media in Hong Kong. Pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily faced a nearly identical fate in 2021 when its assets were seized and its founder, Jimmy Lai, was imprisoned under Hong Kong’s new national security law. Lai now faces up to life in prison. When access to money becomes contingent on political obedience, press freedom can’t survive. FinancialFreedomReport.org - dorsey vibe codes https://nostream.pub - primal article editor launched https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsdxku9htc2pwfdcdqw9vqt7k2ukqvr9g852y6qlsgccntw6eldwpsmmx0f8 - maple ai releases ios apps https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszxzehvlglrnlmn5xzfqdt4fyspwkvl4ud7yc6mfthquhhcthxw2g70vdkd - damus notedeck beta released for supporters https://damus.io/notedeck/install/ - zap stream launches ios testflight https://testflight.apple.com/join/5Qh7mfvU 0:00 - TWO guests? 3:05 - BTCPayServer issue 12:05 - Bitcoin Conf 59:00 - Dashboard 1:00:05 - Coinbase breach 1:12:20 OpenSats 1:19:25 - HRF Story of the Week 1:28:00 - Shoutouts 1:33:20 - Jack Dorsey's vibe code 1:35:45 - Primal Article Editor 1:42:18 - Maple AI on App Store 1:51:20 - Damus Notedeck 1:55:10 - ZapStream TestFlight Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty 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/

- samourai update https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8mjm67xamkhnkqvrx8vvkjrxqmrnjwldzryfkkvsncdtz6ulrlfqmy5fx5- strike launches lending https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsqq5vq40xyn9av02wv5nlex4f84g6sk020apvnayltf2aq3rj5xpqjh2s58- btc++ and texas mining summit week concludes- Bangladesh | Currency Shortage as Central Bank Halts Printing of BanknotesA state-induced cash crunch is paralyzing Bangladesh after the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, ordered the central bank to discontinue old banknotes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. New cash is expected to be printed in phases beginning in May. But Bangladeshis report they are currently stuck with old and unusable currency, as the national mint has yet to issue replacement currency and lacks the capacity to print more than three notes at a time. Meanwhile, public ATMs continue to dispense old and worn-out banknotes, with merchants reluctantly accepting them and banks refusing to exchange them. Through all this, the central bank of Bangladesh sits on nearly 15,000 crore taka ($1.28 billion) worth of old notes in vaults, but the interim government has refused to release them, deepening public frustration. FinancialFreedomReport.org- Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0: First Version to Sync & Operate Without a Central Server https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-6-0/0:00 - Intro 2:59 - OP_DEBATE 36:26 - Samourai update 43:09 - Hashpools 49:59 - Cashu multinut 52:44 - Gary leaves and Matt reads zaps 56:08 - Strike lending 1:02:49 - Boosts 1:07:39 - HRF Story of the Week 1:09:36 - Software update 1:11:30 - We're having funShoutout to our sponsors:Coinkitehttps://coinkite.com/Unchainedhttps://unchained.com/rhr/Bitkeyhttps://bitkey.world/Stakworkhttps://stakwork.ai/Follow Marty Bent:Twitterhttps://twitter.com/martybentNostrhttps://primal.net/martyNewsletterhttps://tftc.io/martys-bent/Podcasthttps://tftc.io/podcasts/Follow Odell:Nostrhttps://primal.net/odellNewsletterhttps://discreetlog.com/Podcasthttps://citadeldispatch.com/

Ben, a Bitcoin developer at Spiral known for his work with op return bots, dives deep into the Bitcoin community's recent heated debates. They discuss Bitcoin's resilience against central bank controversies and the implications of policy changes. Highlights include the nuances of transaction filtering and security in the network. Legal developments surrounding the Samurai case spark cautious optimism, while the battle against app store monopolies showcases the tech landscape's evolution. Get insights on upcoming events and the generational shift in cryptocurrency engagement!

Explore the unique features that make Bitcoin a standout cryptocurrency, including its capped supply. Discover Bitcoin's rise as a safe haven asset and predictions of a potential price super cycle. Engage in lighthearted discussions about generational identities and the effects of the pandemic on remote work. Delve into investment strategies and the growing need for specialized Bitcoin accounting professionals. Plus, hear about recent meetups and innovative software updates improving security and usability in the Bitcoin community.

more info: https://rhr.tv - ESP32 microcontroller vulnerabilities https://cryptodeeptech.ru/bitcoin-bluetooth-attacks/ - Trump Signs Resolution Blocking IRS Reporting Rule for 'DeFi Brokers' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/trump-signs-resolution-blocking-irs-reporting-rule-for-defi-brokers/ - Tether to back OCEAN Pool with its hashrate https://tether.io/news/tether-to-deploy-hashrate-on-ocean-advancing-decentralized-bitcoin-mining-infrastructure/ - New Voltage Enterprise Platform enables fastest way to enable bitcoin and soon stablecoin transactions https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/new-voltage-platform-enables-fastest-way-to-enable-bitcoin-and-soon-stablecoin-transactions - BitGo and Voltage Team Up to Deliver Instant Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments via Lightning https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/bitgo-and-voltage-team-up-to-deliver-instant-bitcoin-and-stablecoin-payments-via-lightning - OpenSats Eleventh Wave of Nostr Grants https://opensats.org/blog/eleventh-wave-of-nostr-grants - OpenSats Impact Report: Advancements in Lightning Infrastructure https://opensats.org/blog/advancements-in-lightning-infrastructure - Unchained has launched the Bitcoin Legacy Project https://www.unchained.com/blog/introducing-the-bitcoin-legacy-project - Bitcoin mining centralization in 2025 https://b10c.me/blog/015-bitcoin-mining-centralization/ - South Korea | 7-Eleven Accepting Discounted CBDC Payments During Pilot Phase South Korea launched a nationwide pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), enrolling 100,000 South Korean users. As part of the rollout, 7-Eleven will accept CBDC payments and offer a 10% discount on all products. Governments facing public skepticism regarding their CBDCs increasingly use similar incentive tactics to onboard users. For example, Nigeria discounts taxi fares to push its e-Naira CBDC, while Thailand is distributing its CBDC directly to citizens for free. While South Korea’s CBDC project aims to modernize payments, it is part of a broader push from countries, even democratic ones, to integrate state-controlled digital currencies into everyday transactions. A move that is diametrically opposed to individuals’ freedom, privacy, and human rights. FinancialFreedomReport.org - Bitcoin Core v29.0 https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/29.0/ - ColdCard Firmware Updates - MK4 5.4.2 and Q 1.3.2 https://x.com/COLDCARDwallet/status/1912896809682247765 - Liana Wallet v10.0: Wallet Backups & Dependencies Update https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-wallet-v10-0/ - LNbits v1.0.0: Stable, Hardened, and Production-Ready https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v1-0-0/ - Ross Ulbricht joins nostr https://primal.net/ross 0:00 - Intro 3:04 - Zoomer perspective 28:00 - Base memecoins 38:32 - ESP32 vulverability 43:30 - Trump blocks defi broker rule 45:15 - Tether hashrate on OCEAN 1:02:06 - Bitaxe quantum sniping 1:08:46 - Voltage 1:11:02 - OpenSats 1:12:44 - Unchained Legacy Project 1:14:12 - HRF Story of the Week 1:17:47 - Software updates 1:25:00 - Ross on Nostr 1:25:26 - Zoomers again Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Unchained https://unchained.com/rhr/ Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow O…

SHOW INFO: https://rhr.tv - U.S. Justice Department Ends Crypto Enforcement Unit and Regulation by Prosecution https://blob.satellite.earth/14f70804a0546cbd6a3e2d972175aa6c68dcbd3712e9158dd8e463aa73a4a61c + https://www.therage.co/doj-crypto-mixers-memo/ - Phoenix Wallet Returns to US App Stores https://x.com/PhoenixWallet/status/1909652018207109567 - Stocks, Bonds Slide as Trump’s Tariff Reprieve Proves Fleeting https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-04-10/markets-react-to-trump-s-tariff-reprieve?srnd=homepage-europe&embedded-checkout=true - Turkey | Government Detains Thousands of Pro-Democracy Protesters The largest protests in over a decade erupted in Istanbul, Turkey, after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan detained political opposition figure and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Turks of all walks of life find themselves united by common outrage at the regime’s ongoing political repression and tumultuous economic conditions. With inflation soaring above 39% and widespread unemployment among the nation’s youth, it’s no surprise Turks are flooding the streets and demanding change. In response to these demonstrations, law enforcement has since detained more than 2,000 demonstrators, and police blockades have met student protesters with water cannon trucks to suppress their dissent. Many young Turks feel their future is slipping away in a country where saving is futile, the currency is collapsing, and speaking out comes at a high personal cost. “This feels like our last chance,” one young protester said, adding, “If we don’t succeed, many of us will have to leave Turkey.” https://hrf.org/latest/hrfs-weekly-financial-freedom-report-69/ - Mempool v3.2.0: Stratum Jobs, UTXO Bubble Chart, Address Poisoning Detection & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mempool-v3-2-0/ - BTCPay Server v2.1.0 https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0kt03cg98zddywcsdyj38fvxgxe3qr9xmgfav040yn9ez8c5yk7gxtw36v - Cove Wallet v0.3.0: TAPSIGNER Support https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cove-wallet-v0-3-0/ - RoboSats v0.7.6-alpha: Coordinator Rating Over Nostr https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-6-alpha/ - Frostr multisig and key management for nostr https://www.frostr.org/ - Odell at MIT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1QTCLrbB8 - Ride or Die Input https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstvju9txn3fwt8glr49zsmrwwaj05n3344f0n9e958pj7s9d0zm3sara7t3

https://rhr.tv - Eric Trump shares details of new Bitcoin mining venture, including planned Nasdaq ticker https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/04/02/eric-trump-hut-8-american-bitcoin-donald-trump-jr/ - Trump announces tariffs on 185 countries https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-stokes-trade-war-world-reels-tariff-shock-2025-04-03/ - Larry Fink says bitcoin could replace the dollar as reserve currency in annual investor letter https://primal.net/e/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqpxfzhdwlm3cx9l6wdzyft8w8y9gy607tqgtyfq7tekaxs7lhmxfqqsflvx2rzvzqxlkvu4v4afqqxgfl25s0ne0zn54ukv8r0g8086c3xgqswe8l - Bitcoin vs Gold https://charts.bitbo.io/btc-gold/ - Georgia | Officials Freeze Accounts of Organizations Supporting Protesters https://FinancialFreedomReport.org - Bisq v2.1.7: More Reliable Message Delivery, Trade & Mediation Enhancements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq-v2-1-7/ - Fedimint for Start9 https://x.com/joschisanbtc/status/1907691308514222420 - Misty Breez beta https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/breez-announces-launch-of-new-wallet-misty-breez 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - Sats on sale, tariffs everywhere 6:49 - Dashboard and cleared mempools 14:19 - Bitcoin vs gold 19:06 - Tariffs 35:26 - Eric Trump's American Bitcoin 40:02 - Larry likes the coin 44:07 - Wang Chun in space 48:11 - HRF Story of the Week 50:40 - Boosts 53:36 - Software updates 1:04:03 - Misty Breez and Liquid Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Unchained https://unchained.com/rhr/ Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty 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/

Delve into Bitcoin’s pivotal role as a financial victor amidst global currency devaluation. Discover GameStop's intriguing strategy of investing in Bitcoin and its implications for market dynamics. Reflect on the legislative landscape with the FAIR Act aiming to protect Bitcoin holders from civil asset forfeiture. Explore grassroots initiatives promoting decentralization and innovation in Bitcoin mining. Plus, a lighthearted discussion on e-cash, the surprising economics of cashews, and political unrest in Turkey adds flavor to the conversation.

The hosts dive into the cultural impact of Tesla ownership, mixing humor with serious reflections on identity and privacy. They tackle economic stress, especially how millennials and Gen Z navigate financial struggles in the era of credit and instant gratification. Innovative discussions arise around ancient pyramids, exploring theorized connections with advanced civilizations and Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on political maneuvering, JFK conspiracies, and the evolving landscape of stablecoins in a world of regulatory challenges, all wrapped up in engaging anecdotes.