This Week in Bitcoin

Alby Hub is doing more than meets the eye. Co-founder Moritz Kaminski joins to break down the latest features, how they're advancing the Lightning ecosystem, and making it all approachable for friends, family, and the next wave of users. Show Notes: Moritz on Nostr Moritz Kaminski on X Alby Hub - Your own Bitcoin Lightning node: easy, connectable, feature-rich ✨ Run anywhere. Become self-sovereign. Release v1.18.5 Johan Helsingius · getAlby/hub Alby Go Alby Community Call BOLT 12 Send Messages With Keysend lightning-address fountain-fm/podpay podcast-namespace lnaddress.md

In a captivating discussion, the podcast delves into the U.S. government's potential move towards a Bitcoin reserve. The implications of mounting national debt are analyzed, showcasing Bitcoin's resilience as a decentralized asset. A generational divide in investment attitudes highlights Bitcoin's appeal to younger investors. The transformation of a town in El Salvador into a Bitcoin hub underlines local initiatives for financial independence. The explorers also discuss the importance of education in navigating the complexities of cryptocurrency, particularly for newcomers.

Bitcoin survived its largest-ever stress test. But with a trillion-dollar liquidity crunch looming, could the real challenge be yet to come? Episode Links 🇺🇸 Buy Sats on River - The best way to stack in the US 🇨🇦 The Bitcoin Well - An amazing automatic self-custody Bitcoin platform ⚡ The Bitcoin Company - Spending your Bitcoin Via Lightning 🏦 Fold Card - Pay bills Stack Sats 💵 SALT Lending - Get access to your BTC Value w/out Selling Show Notes: White House releases first-ever report on Bitcoin and crypto policy Fact Sheet: The President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Releases Recommendations to Strengthen American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology BTC falls as Trump’s crypto report skips Bitcoin reserve details Bitcoin reserve plan missing from White House's crypto report This Week in Bitcoin • Bonus 01: Living in the Shadow of Bitcoin PayPal Businesses Can Now Accept Bitcoin Payments Brian Armstrong on X: "Bitcoin is probably the best form of money ever created. Brian Armstrong - Mining 21 Million Bitcoins, Satoshi Nakamoto and Elizabeth Warren | SRS #222 - YouTube Samourai Wallet Developers Plead Guilty To Unlicensed Money Transmission sat.watch - Real-time Bitcoin monitoring

A viral anti-Bitcoin video spreads fear through emotional storytelling and slick sound design. But what's the real story behind the drama, and why does it matter?

Discover how the Genius Act could reshape Bitcoin's future and the implications of the burgeoning stablecoin market. The discussion delves into how inflationary policies may affect Bitcoin as a liquidity sink. Other highlights include potential ramifications of Bitcoin's integration into payment systems, the benefits of solar-powered mining, and the latest developments in El Salvador's Bitcoin initiatives. Tune in for insights on navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies amid regulatory changes!

The uncomfortable truth behind Bitcoin's price surge, debunking the tired "Tether pumps Bitcoin" myth, my take on a Satoshi-era whale finally cashing out, and more. Support the Show 🇺🇸 Buy Sats on River - The best way to stack in the US 🇨🇦 The Bitcoin Well - An amazing automatic self-custody Bitcoin platform ⚡ The Bitcoin Company - Spending your Bitcoin Via Lightning 🏦 Fold Card - Pay bills Stack Sats 💵 SALT Lending - Get access to your BTC Value w/out Selling Show Notes $600M In 1 Day: Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Suddenly So Bullish? - Benzinga Bitcoin Is A Commodity: Why Congress Must Fix Bitcoin Taxes Altcoins Rally Gains Momentum as Bitcoin Dominance Potentially Declines Below 64% | COINOTAG NEWS Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC in Talks for $4B Bitcoin Deal With Blockstream’s Adam Back: FT - Decrypt Tornado Cash Trial Day 2: Prosecution And Defense Tell Different Stores About Roman Storm Something Strange Is Happening with the Dollar (What History Says) - YouTube Vanguard Is Now the Largest Holder of Bitcoin-Bullish Strategy No bitcoin ETFs at Vanguard? Here’s why | Vanguard Trump says 'not planning' fire Fed Chair Powell after reports suggest Powell ouster coming 'soon' Cantor Fitzgerald Nears $4 Billion Bitcoin Deal With Blockstream Founder Adam Back Truflation US Inflation Index | Truflation Fort Worth Pioneers Bitcoin Mining Among U.S. Cities Bitcoin will have consistent demand over supply, says Bitwise's Matt Hougan - YouTube Music Numb By: Circle the Earth

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Bitcoin doesn't lie about world events, and this week proved it. Plus, my thoughts on Bitcoin Core facing its own flavor of cancel culture and why Arthur Hayes predicts $9 trillion will be printed by 2028.

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