The Bitcoin Briefing Podcast

In today's show we discuss the GoFundMe scandal, Truckers for Freedom and attacks on Joe Rogan and free speech generally. See the full show notes here - https://bitcoin-briefing.com/2022/02/014-freedom-special-gofundme-truckers-for-freedom-joe-rogan/

Stakeholder capitalism is a key aspect of the World Economic Forum's agenda.

In this weeks episode David discusses: - Russia's central bank proposing to ban Bitcoin mining - Rio De Janeiro mayor announces that the city will invest 1% of its treasury into Bitcoin and allow citizens to pay taxes in crypto with a 10% discount. - WEF (Davos) week ends with another attack on bitcoin regarding its environmental credentials. Read the full episode notes: https://bitcoin-briefing.com/

In today's show we cover the weeks top Bitcoin news. Legendary value investor Bill Miller reveals he has 50% of his net worth exposed to Bitcoin. Jack Dorsey launches a legal defence fund to protect Bitcoin developers being sued by Craig S Wright and his company Tulip Trading. Jack Mallers, Strike CEO who was instrumental in El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin and the roll-out of the nations Chivo wallet has started operations in Argentina. Fidelity released a report outlining how state #btc adoption may play out with characteristics of "very high stake game theory". (I forgot to mention the Fidelity source in the show, but you can read the full report here: https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/articles/2021-trends-impact Read the full show notes here: https://bitcoin-briefing.com/2022/01/ep12-dorseys-legal-defence-fund-jack-maller-sets-eyes-on-argentina/

I asked reddit about fungibility and the replies were pretty shocking. Hardly anyone seemed to understand the concept, either confusing it with privacy or authenticity. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/lw5wnn/bitcoin_is_better_in_every_way_than_gold_except/ A day later Kevin O'Leary announces his change of attitude towards bitcoin and confirmed he would weight his portfolio with 3% bitcoin. However, the billionaire only wants virgin coins mined by himself with renewable technology. Source: https://youtu.be/hyukWwn9PqM - Stansberry Research "Someone Cries" - Music produced by Andrew Holt.

In today's show David talks about his history with Bitcoin and all the money and mistakes lost on alt coins. There's a long journey we all have to make with Bitcoin before we understand how important and valuable it really is. "Someone Cries" - Music produced by Andrew Holt.

In today's show we discuss Tesla purchasing $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin and the reason for large public corporations beginning to move their balance sheets and treasury reserves into BTC. In the second half, David makes the case for why Tim Cook will follow Elon Musk's and Michael Saylor's example. Apple will not only buy Bitcoin, but very much realize it needs to. "Someone Cries" - Music produced by Andrew Holt - https://soundcloud.com/user-andrewholt/someone-cries-lofi-chillhop

Elon Musk's Tesla Motors have bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin, transferring a significant proportion of its balance sheet into BTC. "Someone Cries" - Music produced by Andrew Holt - https://soundcloud.com/user-andrewholt/someone-cries-lofi-chillhop

Cramer correctly argues that anyone trying to prosecute the Reddit WallStreetBets crowd will simply face the perfect defense, "We Like The Stock!

A German man convicted of fraud for installing crypto currency miners on computers has served 2 years in prison, but has refused to reveal the password to a device containing the keys to unlock a wallet with €50 million euros in Bitcoin. Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/german-police-seize-bitcoin-worth-millions-from-man-who-won-t-give-up-his-password-1.5297495

In today's show we cover: - Bank of America auditing its own customers to tell the authorities which of them were in and around DC during the Capitol Hill riots. - Jim Cramer gets fiery in support of Wall Street Bets - A German man convicted of fraud refuses to hand over the password to access 50million Euros.

In today's Bitcoin Briefing we discuss the success of the Microstrategy Bitcoin for Corporations conference and what it means for the Bitcoin community and wider cryptocurrency adoption.

The Bank of England has warned lenders that it has 6 months until the possibility of negative interest rates becomes... "Possible". In today's show we discuss the implication of the possible, becoming possible. Which of course is really to say... Inevitable.

The ongoing "war of the shorts" between Wall Street Bets and Wall Street proper has drawn the attention of the SEC. If you have missed the background to the drama unfolding online and very much spilling over into the mainstream financial world and consciousness, i've made a series following the events.

In today's Bitcoin Briefing we discuss: - The success of the Microstrategy Bitcoin for Corporations conference. - SEC start investigating Reddit Wall Street Bets users. - Bank of England gives a 6 month warning before the 'possibility' of negative rates. Full keynote interview: https://youtu.be/3dzjZcnrWFM

In today's show we listen to the full audio clip of Elon Musk asking Vlad Tenev to explain Robinhood's actions over stopping its customers to buy GME, AMC Blackberry share among others.

In today's show we listen to the full audio clip of Elon Musk asking Vlad Tenev to explain Robinhood's actions over stopping its customers to buy GME, AMC Blackberry share among others.

Listen to Elon Musk grilling Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev on the platforms recent alleged market manipulation.

In today's show we listen to a VP of Visa discussing the companies strategic move into Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. Followed by our running story of the "The War of the Shorts" and Elon's tweets sending BTC back up to nearly $40k

In today's show we cover the ongoing Wall Streets Bets saga pumping GME and other stocks to infinity while Wall Street hedge funds are left with massive debts. Robinhood has terminated buy options of GME and other stocks which many are calling obvious market manipulation. If you liked this video please consider liking and subscribing. I'd be really grateful to you and appreciate the support. Article Source: https://www.ft.com/content/ac7389f1-41d8-46b6-bc42-32ac603b7f91