This podcast explores the transformative role of Bitcoin, ecash, and open-source protocols like Nostr in building a decentralized, privacy-focused financial future amid the rise of centralized surveillance tools like CBDCs.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has warned the FDIC and U.S. Marshals over alleged digital asset oversight misconduct and rushed Bitcoin sales.
Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to invest directly in Bitcoin, purchasing 11 BTC for €1 million.
This podcast highlights Bitcoin's rise from a niche asset to a global financial cornerstone, addressing systemic fiat issues and driving institutional adoption.
Tether, issuer of the $137 billion USDT stablecoin, is relocating its global headquarters to El Salvador.
New Hampshire and North Dakota have introduced bills to establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserves.
The Senate Banking Committee is set to launch its first digital assets subcommittee, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis.
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) is set to lead the Senate’s new digital assets subcommittee, a pivotal step toward shaping Bitcoin legislation and fostering innovation in the U.S. economy.
The Federal Reserve plans fewer rate cuts in 2025, citing inflation risks and uncertainty over President-elect Trump’s proposed policies, as revealed in December meeting minutes.
A Texas court has ordered Bitcoin investor Frank Ahlgren to surrender private keys to $124 million in crypto after his conviction for tax fraud, marking the first U.S. criminal tax evasion case focused on Bitcoin.
President-elect Trump proposes 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," and hints at economic moves to reshape U.S.-Canada relations.
Fitch Ratings has upgraded El Salvador's credit rating to B- following a $1.4 billion IMF loan agreement, citing reduced financing needs and progress in fiscal reforms.
MicroStrategy boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 447,470 BTC with a $101M purchase and unveils plans to raise $2B through a preferred stock offering for further acquisitions.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade in office, citing party turmoil and low approval ratings, as the Liberals prepare for a leadership transition.