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This week, Ryan and David break down the political storm brewing around crypto. From JD Vance's fiery speech at Bitcoin 2025 to the Trump meme coin dinner that triggered bipartisan backlash. They dive into Ethereum's biggest capital inflow yet, as a public company raises $425 million to buy and stake ETH, drawing comparisons to MicroStrategy. They also cover the court ruling that halted Trump-era tariffs, the Circle IPO finally moving forward, and early signs of a “Stablecoin Summer” as banks eye their own dollar-backed coins. Plus, the growing risks of copycat crypto acquisition vehicles, and why some say the next GBTC-style blowup could already be forming. ------
This week, Ryan and David unpack Bitcoin's explosive run to $111K and the macro chaos driving it—specifically, the U.S. Treasury's failed bond auction and what it signals for the dollar. They break down the Senate's landmark stablecoin bill (and Elizabeth Warren's meltdown), Ethereum's ZK miracle that could 100x Layer 1 throughput, and Texas launching its own state Bitcoin reserve. Plus, why Stanley Druckenmiller's portfolio strategy might justify going all-in on crypto—and whether alt season is finally on the horizon. ------
In this premiere episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard, CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, explains how Bitcoin is transforming modern corporate finance.Coming off the heels of the landmark Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 event co-hosted by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), this episode delivers a masterclass on why Bitcoin is being adopted by leading firms around the globe—from Japan's Metaplanet to America's fastest-growing Bitcoin treasuries.We explore the corporate Bitcoin flywheel, examine the MSTR strategy, and analyze global adoption trends including sovereign wealth funds and newly public firms like 21, Strive, and Nakamoto.Whether you're a CFO, institutional allocator, or strategist, this show is your front-row seat to the future of finance.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Speculative Attack Thesis01:00 – Meet Your Host: Pierre Rochard02:45 – Challenges Facing CFOs Today05:00 – Bitcoin as a Balance Sheet Solution09:30 – Bitcoin's Monetary Policy & Technical Reliability17:00 – Structuring Financial Products Around Bitcoin24:00 – Bitcoin vs. Gold, Real Estate & Global Assets28:00 – Corporate Demand is Outpacing Bitcoin's Supply29:30 – Strategy's Convertible Bond Model39:00 – The Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Flywheel42:00 – Global Case Studies: Metaplanet, Blockchain Group, 21, Strive, Nakamoto45:30 – What's Next: Guests, Metrics, and the Road AheadFollow Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreFollow Bitcoin for Corporations on X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsFollow Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureLayoffs are left over from the Biden administration, Trump is now countering the layoffs with incoming jobs. Trump just used information to see what China's next move is. Trump is now preparing for the next phase, he needs to see who will fight against removing taxes. The [DS] is being weakened, they are doing everything they can to fight back but it is making it worse. Trump and the patriots know they need a clean house and Gabbard confirms they are doing exactly that. Operation Hunt and Terminate is now happening in the agencies. Trump has now exposed the RINOs and the [DS] players, they are now boxed in and he is now setting up the team to expose the crimes they have committed. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1920539645273575910 Job cuts have been particularly high in the government sector, followed by retail and technology. DOGE actions, market/economic conditions, and restructuring have been major drivers of layoffs. US layoffs are at recession levels. Since Donald Trump became president on January 20, 2025, approximately 345,000 jobs have been created, based on available data up to April 2025. This figure comes from a White House memo citing job creation through March 2025, with 228,000 jobs added in March alone. Additionally, February 2025 saw 151,000 jobs added, according to a jobs report. These numbers align with claims from the Trump administration, though they emphasize private-sector growth (54% in non-government sectors) and manufacturing gains (9,000 jobs in February). https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1920847873270264005 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1920838414590488902 Trump Says GOP Should ‘Probably Not' Raise Taxes After Reportedly Backing Millionaire Tax “The problem with even a “TINY” tax increase for the RICH, which I and all others would graciously accept in order to “[Raising taxes on the top level] would be a tax on every small business, every job creator,” Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said Thursday on CNBC. “That's what Kamala Harris campaigned on. That's what she promised.” “Right now, I'm not excited about the proposal,” Senate Finance Committee chairman Mike Crapo told conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt on Thursday. “But I have to say, there are a number of people in both the House and the Senate who are, and if the president weighs in in favor of it, then that's going to be a big factor that we have to take into consideration as well.” Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, who frequently breaks with his party on economic issues, told the Daily Caller News Foundation on Thursday afternoon that he would be “fine” with the president's millionaire tax proposal. He cautioned that at most two of his Senate GOP colleagues would join him in signing off on the tax hike. Source: dailycaller.com Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, which reduced taxes for many, including the wealthy. The law lowered the top individual income tax rate from 39.6% to 37%, doubled the estate tax exemption, and cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, disproportionately benefiting high earners and corporations. Data from the Tax Policy Center shows the top 1% of households received an average tax cut of about $50,000 in 2018, while middle-income households got around $900. supporters claim it spurred economic growth. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1920553634775118283 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1920841070281175489
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Bitcoin is trading around $97K, and the market is full of questions: Are we heading for a new ATH or just entering a consolidation phase? In this episode, we walk through 7 key charts with Matt Crosby, lead analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro, to get a grounded take on Bitcoin's current position in the market cycle, and where it might go next. ~~~~~
This week, Ryan and David dive into crypto's dramatic new re-prioritization (pivot?) as Ethereum is shifting rapidly, prioritizing Layer 1 scaling in a move that has sparked intense community debate. Meanwhile, macro turmoil hits crypto with a looming tariff-driven recession and signs of American capital flight shaking global markets. Bitcoin tightens its grip on Washington, cementing itself as digital gold in the eyes of the Trump administration, and Worldcoin launches a U.S. rollout amid rising fears of an AI-driven dystopia. Plus, Sui surges on wild Pokémon rumors, Ripple's bold move to buy Circle gets rejected, and Monero rockets after a massive Bitcoin hack. Is crypto entering a new golden age, or are these the early tremors of deeper uncertainty? Find out on this week's must-watch Weekly Rollup. ------
Vitalik Buterin is the creator of Ethereum, but he's also a true Bitcoin maximalist. In this episode, Vitalik tells his story as a bitcoiner, explains why he built Ethereum, and makes use of his knowledge to predict the future of the two networks. Time stamps: Introducing Vitalik (00:01:00) Vitalik's Early Involvement with Bitcoin (00:02:22) Writing for Bitcoin Weekly (00:03:01) Bitcoin's Early Fees and Transaction Model (00:06:45) Evolving Understanding of Bitcoin (00:09:15) Bitcoin Cash and the Scaling Debate (00:10:25) Dark Wallet Project (00:14:06) Coinjoin and Privacy Innovations (00:16:41) Colored Coins and Bitcoin 2.0 (00:21:05) Transition to Ethereum Development (00:21:58) Current Layer Two Innovations (00:24:11) Scaling and Privacy Innovations (00:25:55) Ethereum's Early Criticism (00:27:05) EVM's Role in Smart Contracts (00:28:11) Challenges of Parallelization (00:29:23) Sandboxing and Security (00:30:24) Future Scaling Ideas (00:34:49) Ethereum vs NXT vs Counterparty vs Omni/Mastercoin (00:35:37) Lessons from Ethereum's Success (00:37:07) The DAO Hack and Community Resilience (00:43:16) Ethereum's Network Effect (00:45:43) Ethereum's Ecosystem Resilience (00:49:35) Decentralization vs. Scalability (00:50:41) Critique of Ethereum Killers (00:51:21) Layer One and Layer Two Dynamics (00:52:53) SideShift (00:53:21) How Vitalik Cancelled Craig Wright (00:54:51) Current Characters in Bitcoin (00:58:03) Daniel Kravisz's Views on Craig Wright (00:59:04) Manipulative Tactics in Dating Advice (01:00:34) NoOnes: Marketplace for Global South (01:01:19) Bitcoin.com News Evolution (01:02:40) Bitcoin Magazine is Now Pro Trump (01:04:37) Libertarian Shifts in Crypto (01:05:03) Ethereum Domain Name Registrations (01:06:09) Layer Two Scaling Decision (01:08:08) Hardware Requirements for Ethereum Node (01:10:45) Philosophical Questions on Scaling (01:12:01) The Dystopia Scenario (01:13:03) Importance of Full Nodes (01:14:24) Technological Innovations (01:15:27) Running Full Nodes in Ethereum (01:16:30) Privacy and RPC Trust (01:17:28) Adapting Ethereum to New Cryptography (01:19:53) Scaling Debate in Ethereum (01:22:04) Respect for Ethereum's Approach (01:23:15) Zcash and Ethereum Collaboration (01:25:00) Challenges for Zcash (01:27:04) Impact of Developer Actions (01:28:01) Scaling Solutions in Bitcoin and Ethereum (01:30:43) Defining Rollups vs. Sidechains (01:31:40) Security Implications of Drivechains (01:34:03) Transition to Proof of Stake (01:36:19) ZK Coins and Shielded Client Side Validation (01:37:53) Thoughts on TheStandard.io (01:40:03) Backing Up Coins and Holding Keys (01:42:11) Evolution of Multi-Sig Technology (01:46:43) Privacy (01:48:14) Concerns About Centralized Data Collection (01:51:10) Impact of Snowden Revelations (01:53:35) Privacy as a Key Aspect of Decentralization (01:55:49) Ethereum's Cypherpunk Roots (01:57:07) Feedback from Cypherpunks on Ethereum (02:00:42) The Inspiration Behind DAOs (02:02:07) AI and DAOs (02:02:40) Vitalik's Public Image and Price Pressure (02:02:55) Media Attention and Its Impact (02:03:43) Decentralization and Attention (02:04:03) Price Influence and Market Dynamics (02:04:59) Focus on Ethereum's Values (02:06:01) Historical Use Cases of Ethereum (02:08:28) Next Bull Market Narrative (02:09:38) DeFi Ecosystem as a Proven Use Case (02:09:45) Political Instability and Financial Security (02:12:05) Polymarket, Prediction Markets and Mainstream Adoption (02:12:20) Zero Knowledge Proofs and Privacy (02:14:20) Roger Ver (02:15:23) Principles of Freedom and Privacy (02:22:57) Critique of Blockstream's Liquid (02:24:00) Bitcoin's Role in Decentralization (02:26:15) Transition to RISC-V (02:27:37) Adoption of RISC-V (02:28:36) Redesigning Ethereum in A Time Travel Scenario (02:31:30) Challenges in Ethereum's Development (02:32:45) Ethereum and Bitcoin Relationship (02:37:02) Complementarity of Bitcoin and Ethereum (02:38:40) Does Vitalik Still Use Bitcoin? (02:41:21) Lightning Network (02:42:06) Standardization of LN Invoies (02:43:20) Privacy Concerns with Bitcoin (02:45:42) Running Lightning Nodes (02:46:52) Home-Based Bitcoin Solutions (02:48:12) Tribalism in Crypto Communities (02:48:53) Ethereum's Evolution and Ideals (02:50:06) Collaboration Between Bitcoin and Ethereum (02:51:10) Diverse Blockchain Future (02:51:45) Is Vitalik a Bitcoin Maximalist? (02:52:59) Community Values and Challenges (02:53:45) Cultural Dynamics in Cryptocurrencies (02:56:05) Layer Two Solutions for Bitcoin (02:59:31) Vitalik's Online Presence (03:00:25) Closing Remarks and Future Guests (03:01:36)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin's role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity. He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economic reporting alongside gold. Watch as Lutnick shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping U.S. economic policy.Recorded 4/23/25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House by Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The detox is happening and consumer sentiment is falling, this will quickly change and you see consumer sentiment start to rise. China is panicking, they are feeling the weight of the tariffs. They will be ready to talk to Trump soon. Bitcoin has entered the economic picture in the US and around the world. The [DS] is trying to control the executive branch by using rogue Judges. Trump is showing the people the criminal syndicate system. Trump wants the people to demand change in the judiciary. Trump always gives the the [DS] players to do the right thing, if not then the military is the only way forward. Everything is being prepped to have trials, if the federal system is drained then the write of habeas corpus will be used because the courts are not functioning, many of the [DS] players will be designated enemy combatants. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1915467022374412498 23.2 points, or 31%. Current conditions fell 7.3 points, to 56.5, the lowest since June 2022 and the second-lowest in history. Consumer expectations fell 5.4 points, to 47.2, the second-lowest since May 1980. Consumer sentiment is at crisis levels. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1915621260266029113 https://twitter.com/ImMeme0/status/1915437215498330283 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1915708640050217159 Federal Reserve withdraws restrictive crypto guidance for banks The U.S. Federal Reserve has pulled back on rules that previously made it harder for banks to work with cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. In a press release published by the agency on Apr. 24, the Federal Reserve said it will no longer require state member banks to give advance notice before launching or participating in crypto-related activities. Instead, these activities will now be reviewed under the usual bank supervision process. This move marks a shift from the Fed's earlier stance, which called for extra caution due to potential risks tied to digital assets. The Fed also canceled its 2023 guidance that limited how banks could engage with stablecoins, or “dollar tokens.” In addition, the Fed, alongside the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, withdrew from two joint statements made the same year. This policy change follows a wider shift in Washington. In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission rolled back a rule that had forced banks holding crypto to list it as a liability, easing pressure on institutions. The Fed's latest move comes as the Trump administration continues to position itself as pro-crypto. President Trump has publicly vowed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet,” signaling that more regulatory changes could be on the way. Source: crypto.com Political/Rights https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1915647254519795869 President of this Century.” I am doing this interview out of curiosity, and as a competition with myself, just to see if it's possible for The Atlantic to be “truthful.” Are they capable of writing a fair story on “TRUMP”? The way I look at it, what can be so bad – I WON! https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/1914484116957049108 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1915434008361787728 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1915528668866035926 https://twitter.com/mrddmia/status/1915447959921070511 https://twitter.com/Sec_Noem/status/1915559976229052564 https://twitter.
*COIN STORIES PODCAST* Natalie Brunell is joined by Frank Corva, journalist and political correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine, for a brief conversation on Bitcoin's intersection with politics. Frank shares insights from his reporting and what to expect at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas where the global Bitcoin community will once again unite to advance the mission of sound money and financial sovereignty. ---- *Bitcoin Conference 2025 – Las Vegas Highlights* The world's largest annual Bitcoin gathering returns, taking over Las Vegas Uniting builders, educators, investors, and advocates from around the globe Driving forward the movement for sound money and financial freedom An epicenter for announcements, innovation, and the future of Bitcoin *4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch* powered by MARA Our biggest and most impactful event yet—5x the size of our 2022 launch Featuring women-led panels, powerful networking, and inspiring conversations Open to all women in Bitcoin from pioneering CEOs to first-time attendees Celebrating and empowering the vital role of women in shaping Bitcoin's future Bitcoin is for everyone and this is your invitation to be part of history. *USE CODE HODL for 10% off* Watch the full episode now and get a front-row look at what's ahead for Bitcoin 2025! https://b.tc/conference ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more at https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025 Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing
In this special edition of RugPull Radio, GMoney welcomes Sean Hagan, Head of Media at Bitcoin Magazine, for a powerhouse conversation bridging the Bitcoin movement, American sovereignty, and the upcoming celebration of America's 250th birthday. Broadcasting from the front lines of the monetary revolution, Sean gives listeners an inside look at what to expect from this year's massive Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegasi, ncluding keynote speakers, all-night afterparties, and the first public appearance of Ross Ulbricht since his historic pardon. They dive into Sean's philosophical roots, his orange-pilled journey, and how he went from Robinhood investor to full-time Bitcoiner. The pair unpack the meme magic of Rare Pepes, the mythology of Buckazoids, and the deeper cultural movement driving Bitcoin's rise as the foundation of a new digital Constitution. They also explore tokenization, the future of lightning integration with stablecoins like Tether, and why Bitcoin's strategy is flipping Wall Street, politics, and even the presidency on its head. As talk of space-time manipulation and code-based governance swirls, one thing is clear, Bitcoin isn't just a currency; it's the backbone of a peaceful revolution. Vegas won't know what hit it. Use code PEPE.
Episode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:10 - Geo-economic Forces & the Dollar Network06:00 - Triffin's Dilemma Explained10:50 - Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge20:00 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategy & National Security28:10 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) & Budget Neutrality43:00 - Global Fallout & Bitcoin's Geopolitical RoleJoin leading policymakers, Bitcoin industry leaders and the builders creating the future of Bitcoin in America at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.Visit https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/ to get your ticket and learn more about the premiere Bitcoin policy event in the world.READ: A “Global Economic Reordering:” US-China Competition and Bitcoin as a Tool of US Statecraft, by Matthew Pines: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/a-global-economic-reordering-us-china-competition-and-bitcoin-as-tool-of-us-statecraftFollow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorgRead more about "The Bitcoin Policy Hour" in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-magazine-bitcoin-policy-institute-launch-the-bitcoin-policy-hour-to-explore-global-finance-policy-and-monetary-trends#BTC #Gold #Currency #FX #Markets #PoliticalEconomy #Geopolitics #China #USA #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine
Aaron van Wirdum is the Editor-in-chief at Bitcoin Magazine, a position he has held since August 20241. He is a prominent Bitcoin journalist and author who has been covering the cryptocurrency for over a decade. Van Wirdum recently published his first book, "The Genesis Book," which explores the prehistory of BitcoinThroughout his career, van Wirdum has held various positions at Bitcoin Magazine. He has also worked as a journalist for other cryptocurrency publications such as Cointelegraph and CoinDesk.
Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative Neha Nerula sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Technical Editor Shinobi at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 to discuss the history of the school's digital currency research program as well as what challenges (and opportunities) exist for Bitcoin research within academia.Connect with Neha on X: https://x.com/neha?lang=enLearn more about the Digital Currency Initiative and MIT Media Lab: https://dci.mit.edu/Connect with Shinobi on: https://x.com/brian_trollzRecorded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2025 MIT Bitcoin ExpoLearn more about the Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techSecure your spot at Bitcoin 2025 and join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference! Use code "BMVIDEO10" for 10% off your ticket: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #BitcoinNews #mitbitcoinexpo #computerscience #academia #scalingbitcoin #code #BitcoinMagazine
What happens when you lose your private key on Nostr? In this episode of the Juan Galt Show, we sit down with developers Topher Scott and Austin from Pleb Lab to talk about FROSTR—a new protocol that uses Bitcoin-style multi-sig cryptography (FROST) to secure your identity on Nostr.From the philosophy of owning your digital identity to the real-world problems of key loss, key rotation, and safe authentication, this episode goes deep on how Fostr works, what makes it different, and why it's a crucial step forward for decentralized social media and Bitcoiners alike.Connect with Juan Galt on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrwtdqwltr2dps7dpatpfas5c3k07jwqvdt2pm3sdnj7uj2x8v0tqznatusFollow Juan Galt on X: https://x.com/JuanSGaltRead his work in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/juan-galt
In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine X spaces, Host and Business Reporter Juan Galt is joined by Demand Pool CEO Alejandro de la Torre to discuss the arrival of StratumV2 and how his company plans to push back against centralization at the mining pool level.The pair also discusses Demand's recent investment from Bitcoin-native VC firm Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), as well as the current state of mining centralization risks and solutions.Read the full story in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/dmnd-to-launch-first-stratum-v2-bitcoin-mining-pool-and-closes-venture-capital-investmentJoin us at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada May 27-29! Use code "BM10" at checkout for 10% off: us.b.tc/discount/BM10
Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva joins Casa CEO Nick Neuman at PubKey NYC to discuss "Digital Fort Knox" and how the U.S. might protect its strategic reserve.From investment strategy to different custody methods and how the government might advocate for changes to the Bitcoin protocol -- Frank and Nick cover the bases and answer questions for live audience.Recorded 3/13/2025 at PubKey NYC | https://pubkey.bar/
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Trump was able to reduce the egg prices, the fake news argument countered. The [CB] is not building the narrative that Trump will push us into a recession, the Fed is in a holding pattern. The market is coming down and it looks like the globalist are selling off. Trump lets everyone know we are going to go through an economic transition. Elon confirms the target. The [DS] is fighting back, they understand that Trump and the patriots are sitting on a MOAB of information. Panic and pain at the same time. Plus Trump is dismantling the [DS] money machine, and without that they are screwed not just because the can't fund their agenda but because it will point to kickbacks. The [DS] did a test run against X and Rumble. The lesson is not for the treasonous criminals it is for those who are watching. Remember timing is everything, this is not just about producing lists, this is about bring charges against these people. Trump as all the leverage, checkmate. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1899343346784465393 https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1899210409615216794 to build out AI data centers. We just don't have enough.” I can't believe what I've just heard... WOW! https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1897720645984960893 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1899109965173776753 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1899417144057606384 NY Fed: Worry over outlook increases amid stable inflation expectations Americans grew more worried about the economic outlook in February even as their expectations of the future path of inflation were little changed, a report on Monday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said. According to the bank's latest Survey of Consumer Expectations, inflation a year from now is seen at 3.1%, up a hair from January's 3% reading, while the projected level of inflation three and five years from now was unchanged relative to January at 3%. The Fed wants inflation at 2%. Source: reuters.com How Trump provoked a stockmarket sell-off Will the president win back investors? Does he even want to? THE SELL-OFF shows no sign of stopping. America's S&P 500 index dropped by another 3% on March 10th, leaving the world's most watched stockmarket down by almost 9% since its peak last month. The NASDAQ, dominated by tech firms, has fallen by 13%. It is not quite the bold new era of American growth that President Donald Trump had in mind. Source: theeconomist.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1899147246429524222 https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/1899252482213040176 the uncertainty is sowing lots of doubt. President Trump, if the tariffs on Mexico and Canada are settled at 25%, then let's just impose them and keep them in place for a while for stability's sake. Yes, some prices will increase, but the intense winds will force companies to scramble back to America to stay competitive. Canada's Next Leftist Prime Minister Vows to Defeat President Trump and Win Trade War Canadian leftists have selected Mark Carney as their replacement for Justin Trudeau, Carney will be sworn in as Prime Minister shortly and complete the remaining segment of Trudeau's term before new Canadian elections. So Source: theconservativetreehouse.com Ontario premier threatens to ‘shut off electricity completely' for US if trade war escalates President Donald Trump may have delayed most – though not all ...
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe unemployment rate is rising, the job numbers are fake from the Biden administration.Canada and Mexico are folding, tariffs are going to hit them hard. Mexico will help Trump. Bessent confirms, moving into a new system we are going to go through a detox, but it will be worth it. Crypto reserve coming online. The [DS] shell companies are being exposed, these are pop shell companies to launder the money. Trump shutoff off the [DS], they will no longer be able to access intelligence, one by one they will end up blind. Trump has just exposed Ukraine as a proxy, he shutdown intelligence now the world can see who's war this really was, it was the [DS]. Putin, Zelensky ready for peace. Trump wants the report on the assassin, tick tock. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1898004080024268814 https://twitter.com/Geiger_Capital/status/1897995482300891580 TAKE A LISTEN Trump 'not looking' at stock market, blames globalists for sell-off Trump told reporters on Thursday that the move to roll back some tariffs on Mexico and Canada was unrelated to the volatility in the U.S. stock market. Trump added that globalist countries and companies are behind the sell-off. “Well a lot of them are globalist countries and companies that won't be doing as well because we're taken back things that have been taken from us many years ago,” Trump added. Source: yahoo.com https://twitter.com/ChefGruel/status/1897331449986212246 https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1897710542673907847 days of this government." Mexico to Review China Tariffs in Potential Win for Trump Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country would review tariffs on Chinese shipments, a move that could give the Trump administration a win in its push to build a “Fortress North America” that blocks shipments from the Asian nation. “We have to review the tariffs that we have with China,” Sheinbaum said at a press conference Thursday. She pointed to Mexico's problems in textile and shoe production, saying: “Much of the entry of Chinese products into Mexico caused this industry to fall in our country.” Chinese companies have shifted production to Mexico and routed shipments through the nation since Trump hit the Asian country with tariffs back in his first term. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently said Mexico has proposed matching Washington's tariffs on China and urged Canada to do the same. “I think it would be a nice gesture if the Canadians did it also, so in a way we could have ‘Fortress North America' from the flood of Chinese imports,” he said. Source: bloomberg.com https://twitter.com/dotconnectinga/status/1897738065700864084 10,000 new employment opportunities for Americans. Rodolphe Saadé, the Chairman of CMA CGM, expressed his excitement, stating: "We are very enthusiastic until this big announcement today. We are investing $20 billion in shipping and logistics. This means the creation of 10,000 new American jobs." https://twitter.com/onwardlineage/status/1897849819185525141 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1897984242967003326 Issuing Convertible Debt Instruments: Saylor's playbook at MicroStrategy involves raising capital through zero-coupon convertible bonds to purchase Bitcoin. For example, in February 2025, Strategy announced a $2 billion bond issuance to bolster its Bitcoin holdings. He could propose a similar model for the Treasury,
In this exclusive interview, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive Director Matt Pines reveals groundbreaking details about a potential U.S. Bitcoin strategy, the political shift happening in Washington, and why Bitcoin could be America's biggest strategic advantage.Host: Frank Corva, Bitcoin Magazine Political CorrespondentGuest: Matthew Pines, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive DirectorRecorded March 6, 2025 | ~6 hours before Trump officially signed the strategic Bitcoin reserve executive order.See the E.O. signing: https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1897804800307208442Learn more about the upcoming "Bitcoin for America" event by BPI: https://www.btcforamerica.org/
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureMexico is going to tariff China to offset the US tariffs, this fell right into what Trump wants, China is being tariffed. Trump signs EO for lumber, tariffs are coming. A new crypto reserve has been setup in the US, now we have a gold reserve and a crypto reserve.Trump has now trapped the [DS] and Zelensky in their own narrative. Trump can see the board world wide and here in the US. He sees who is for war and who is for peace. Obama's team tried to coach Zelensky on his response to Trump, a setup within a setup. Trump has now forced the [DS] into defending the indefensible, it will get worse of the D's and the [DS]. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1895555248418406589 https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/1896009036539273297 United States has an abundance of timber resources that are more than adequate to meet our domestic timber production needs, but heavy-handed Federal policies have prevented full utilization of these resources and made us reliant on foreign producers." https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1895652150472327180 TAX on tips, NO TAX on Social Security, and NO TAX on overtime. This isn't about any one member of Congress; it's about delivering the mandate the American people demanded when they elected President Trump—who is far more popular than any of us—in November Political/Rights https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1896257539752517863 https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1895889758884413947 Panicked AOC Sends Desperate Letter to AG Pam Bondi, Begging to Know if She's Under Investigation for Coaching Criminal Aliens on How to Evade ICE AOC proudly announced that she was holding webinars to teach illegal aliens how to avoid ICE agents in New York City. In a frantic letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, the New York congresswoman is scrambling to find out if the Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating her for coaching illegal aliens on how to evade ICE. The controversy erupted when Tom Homan openly criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accusing her of leveraging her platform to obstruct immigration enforcement efforts. Read the full letter below: “I write to request clarity on whether the Department of Justice (DOJ) has yielded to political pressure and attempts to weaponize the agency against elected officials whose speech they disagree with. Over the past two weeks, “Border Czar” Tom Homan has gone on multiple forums threatening political prosecution against me, citing resources I distributed informing my constituents and the American public of their constitutional and legal rights. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/1895918496569328056 The Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) is a key unit in the U.S. Army, designed as a mechanized infantry force that balances rapid deployment with combat power. It's built around the Stryker vehicle—an eight-wheeled, armored platform that's lighter than tanks but more robust than typical infantry transport. The SBCT is one of three main types of brigade combat teams in the Army, alongside infantry (IBCT) and armored (ABCT) variants, and it's meant to fill the gap between the highly mobile but lightly equipped infantry units and the heavier, slower armored units. An SBCT typically consists of about 4,500 soldiers and over 300 Stryker vehicles, organized into several battalions: three infantry battalions, one reconnaissance (cavalry) squadron,
In this episode of "The Culture Bit", Host Allen Helm sits down with Janusz from Bitcoin Layers to demystify the world of Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solutions.This in-depth conversation covers the trust models of different approaches from Lightning Network to rollups, exploring how each solution makes different trade-offs between security, scalability, and usability. Janusz explains why rollups are generating so much excitement in the Bitcoin ecosystem and how they inherit security properties from Bitcoin's base layer.Whether you're interested in technical details of rollups or just want to understand how Bitcoin can become more accessible for everyday use cases, this episode provides valuable context on the future of Bitcoin scaling.Read more from Janusz at Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/bitcoin-layer2-sidechainsLower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2025 conference tickets today!!! Use promo code BM10 for 10% off your tickets: http://b.tc/conference/2025#BitcoinMaximalist #EthereumVsBitcoin #BitcoinLayer2 #BitcoinRollups #BitcoinScaling #BitcoinVsAltcoins #BitcoinDominance #BitcoinL2 #BitcoinScaling #LightningNetwork #BitcoinRollups #BitcoinSmartContracts #BitcoinDevelopment
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The US housing market is falling apart, this is because of Biden and the Fed. Company delinquencies are rising. Consumer confidence falling, not because of Trump but Biden has done to the economy. IRS data leak worse than originally thought. Trump is giving birth to a new economic system. The [DS] is doing everything they can to stop Trump, the bugged his desk in his office, Trump caught them again. The [DS] is using corrupt judges to stop him, this is all failing. Trump and Elon are exposing the criminal syndicate, not just the fraud but the criminal aspect. A kickback has been revealed, remember those who take are offered more powerful positions, follow the families. Trump opens the WH to the people. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1894158463049105759 sitting on the market were delisted in December 2024. However, the biggest problem for affordability continues to be historically low levels of supply. The housing market is stagnant. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1894082757510234244 funds, which account for a larger share of corporate lending. Corporate loan delinquency rates from US banks rose to 1.3% in Q4 2024, the highest since Q1 2017. As higher for longer policy returns, delinquency rates are set to rise even further. US businesses are increasingly falling behind on their debt Conference Board Consumer Confidence Collapses As Inflation Fears Soar The Conference Board consumer confidence survey saw a big drop in attitudes with the headline tumbling from 105.3 (revised higher) to 98.3 (below the 102.5 exp) - the lowest since June 2024, hovering at the low end of its range since 2022. Consumers became pessimistic about future business conditions and less optimistic about future income. Pessimism about future employment prospects worsened and reached a ten-month high.” Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1894218914923417964 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1894150371959845362 https://twitter.com/money_cruncher/status/1894111927481098331 The IRS does adjust many tax provisions for inflation each year— here are some other notable ones that haven't been updated: Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) Thresholds: Introduced in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act, the NIIT applies a 3.8% tax on investment income for individuals earning over $200,000 (or $250,000 for joint filers). These thresholds haven't budged since they were set. Adjusted for inflation from 2013 to now, $200,000 would be roughly $263,000, and $250,000 would be about $329,000. Lifetime Learning Credit Phase-Out Limits: This credit, which helps cover education costs, starts phasing out at $80,000 of modified adjusted gross income for single filers and $160,000 for joint filers. Those limits were frozen after 2020 by law and haven't been adjusted since. If they'd kept pace with inflation from their earlier adjustments (pre-2020), they'd be closer to $100,000 and $200,000 today. Child Tax Credit Amount: The base $2,000 per child credit, set in 2017 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, isn't indexed for inflation. Temporary expansions (like the $3,600 boost in 2021) came and went, but the core amount stays flat. From 2017, $2,000 would be about $2,500 now with inflation. $10,000 SALT Deduction Cap: The state and local tax (SALT) deduction limit, also from the 2017 tax law, caps deductions at $10,000 for individuals or joint filers. No inflation adjustment here either—since 2017,
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureBuffet's Berkshire Hathaway is holding more cash than ever before, do they know something the people don't. Argentina ready to have zero tariff trade deal. Trump is ready to go into Fort Knox to see if the gold is there. Rand Paul makes it official. Trump gives timeline of when we enter the golden age. The [DS] is powerless, the patriots no the playbook, no matter what they try countermeasures are in place. Trump just gave an update on the state of the [DS]. Trump sends message to Elon, people have seen the waste and fraud, it is now time to become more aggressive and follow the money to show the people the crimes that has been committed to the people of the US. Next phase coming. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1893313267759563199 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1893313272297804218 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1893313274227118319 https://twitter.com/zeroburohub/status/1893430623538196685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1893430623538196685%7Ctwgr%5E6fac3fadf59cebb16509bdff7705b1b291c1fcd9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgatewayhispanic.com%2F2025%2F02%2Fmilei-announces-u-s-argentina-tariff-free%2F https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1893422211337183299 TAKE A LISTEN https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1893079698944475431 Trump on When He Owns Economy: ‘Takes a Period of Six Months to a Year' President Donald Trump responded to a question on when the economy will become his and we'll get to see if his economic policies are working by stating that “it takes a period of six months to a year.” And “I would say, in twelve months, we're going to have a whole different country.” Well, it takes a period of six months to a year. Biden really screwed up our country. … If you look at the deficits we have with other countries, that should have been taken care of, Brian. … So, it takes a period of time. We're going to have a very strong country, it's going to take a little while to get it back. Just like inflation, I gave him almost no inflation…and it went up to 9.9%. … I would say, in twelve months, we're going to have a whole different country.” Source: breitbart.com Political/Rights TAKE A LISTEN Mystery as California fire captain is found stabbed to death in her home Police are searching for a killer who stabbed a beloved California fire captain to death, just weeks after she battled the devastating Eaton Fire. Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found with multiple stab wounds inside her Ramona home around 8:58 p.m. PT on Monday. First responders administered life-saving measures, but Marodi succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Source: dailymail.co.uk Associated Press Files Lawsuit Against Trump Admin Over Being Barred from White House Events The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the outlet being barred from covering White House events in person. The wire service has been snubbed for refusing to update its style guide to refer to the “Gulf of Mexico” as the Gulf of America after President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming it. Since refusing to change the style guide, AP reporters have been blocked from two Oval Office briefings and traveling with the president on Air Force One. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/CollinRugg/status/1869817949017514264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwter...
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In today's episode of The Milk Road Show, Matt Crosby, the lead analyst from Bitcoin Magazine, joins us to talk about 8 charts that point to an imminent surge in Bitcoin's price. Matt explains why this period of "boring" price action is actually the calm before the storm. ~~~~~
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe green new scam is not just dead in the US but is spreading across the EU. The ECB has made it clear they will not have a bitcoin reserve. The ECB cut rates and Trump is now calling out the Fed for not cutting rates. He is going to show the people how to control inflation. The [DS] is panicking over Trump's nominees, they know that once the are confirmed they will begin dismantling their criminal syndicate. In DC there was a helicopter and plane that collided. Was this an accident because of DEI or was this a targeted hit. Blackhawk pilots are trained to quickly maneuver. Trump is now creating EOs that he is preparing for the next phase of his plan, draining the swamp. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy The Green New Deal Is Dead, Even In Europe. Thank Trump Trump pulls the US out of the Paris Accord. And the long-suffering Green New Deal is on the deathbed in Europe. Joining Forces in Europe Euractiv reports France's Far-Right Asks EPP to End the Green Deal Together. French far-right leader Jordan Bardella senses an opening for a right-wing coalition to tear down the European Green Deal. The European far right has long opposed the Green Deal. But Bardella's comments came after several leading EPP figures — as well as France's centrist government — demanded revisions or outright repeals of core Green Deal legislation last week. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1884973645895700864 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1885049309369970761 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1884954629638664274 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1884954631123435702 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1884954634839617838 Donald Trump lashes out after Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady US president had called on the central bank to sharply reduce borrowing costs Trump bashes Fed after bank doesn't cut rates climate change, Inflation would never have been a problem. Instead, we suffered from the worst Inflation in the History of our Country! https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1884988865229832492 Political/Rights https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1884752000518181357 https://twitter.com/ChuckRossDC/status/1884720835644022843 https://twitter.com/MJTruthUltra/status/1884770928879341953 aliens to come to them and they will get them across. They're not just operating inside the United States, they're operating on the outside “We're not spending another dime to help with the destruction of this country.” That means NGO's… like HIAS NGO's which have been destroying this country via human trafficking, Drug trafficking, and resettling illegal aliens all across the United States.. not to mention the funding of terrorism. https://twitter.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/1885025821603033261 are going to counter man missing children and exploited children going forward.” Geopolitical/Police State Trump Settles with Meta Platforms for $25 Million After Social Media Giant Suspended His Accounts in 2021 President Donald Trump settled with Meta Platforms for $25 million after the social media giant suspended his accounts following the January 6, 2021, protests at the US Capitol. $22 million from the settlement will go to President Trump's presidential library. The rest will go to legal fees and to fellow plaintiffs who signed on to the case. Meta did not admit to any wrongdoing in the settlement.
Joining us this week is Haseeb Qureshi who is here to help walk us through this week's Weekly Rollup. We cover the major shift in the U.S. government's stance on crypto, as Trump signs an executive order that establishes a national digital asset stockpile working group and bans CBDCs. The SEC also revokes SAB121, clearing the way for banks to custody crypto. Meanwhile, Venice AI's token launch made waves, and Abstract Chain went live with a focus on creators and streamers. In markets, Nvidia's $600B plunge rattled investors, and the Czech National Bank considers adding Bitcoin to its reserves. Plus, Gary Gensler lands a new job—back at MIT. ------
Alex Thorn talks with David Bailey (BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine) about Trump's election and what it means for bitcoin policy. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/
In this week's Bankless Weekly Rollup, David is joined by Eric Conner to unpack a whirlwind week in crypto. Highlights include Trump's explosive entry back into the Oval Office, launching a $50B memecoin on Solana, a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, and pro-crypto cabinet appointments. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation faces internal drama as Vitalik declares “wartime mode” amidst leadership restructuring. We also dive into Solana's soaring ecosystem, BlackRock's massive Bitcoin buys, and the SEC's shakeup with new pro-crypto initiatives. It's a week of big moves, bigger drama, and major market shifts! ------
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureTrump's Hud nominee lets everyone know that the government cannot fix the homelessness problem, the government is the cause. Bitcoin is going to skyrocket. Elon is showing the people the way, he is teaching people why we have inflation and what is the cause. Soon the [CB] will be restructured. The [DS] has lost the people, they have used almost all their ammunition, they are weak. They will try one more time but Trump will counter it all. Trump and Scavino send a message, its time to wake the rest of the people up, its time to unleash the lion to show the world who is really in charge, it was always the patriots. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/gatewaypundit/status/1880983137175429558 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1881127168631353788 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1880854417366491452 TAKE A LISTEN Political/Rights https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1880708707253936306 Fifth Circuit Rules DACA Unconstitutional Setting Up Another Supreme Court Challenge A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the controversial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, was illegal but stopped short of allowing a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge in Texas to go into effect. The three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit ruling on the case restricted the scope of the injunction to Texas to allow further appeals. DACA is, in my opinion, the toughest part of the illegal immigration catastrophe facing the United States to solve. DACA enrollees arrived in the United States as very young children when their parents or guardians illegally immigrated. They are culturally American and frequently can't speak the language of their home country and have no family or social ties to it. There are an estimated 580,000 DACA enrollees. DACA, as the Texas judge ruled has no basis in law. It does not even rise to the level of a regulation. DACA started out as a 2012 memorandum signed by Obama DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. It was never an executive order. It never went through the rule-making process required by the Administrative Procedure Act. It has never been enacted into law by Congress. Ordinarily, any memo by a cabinet secretary ceases to have validity when they leave office, not so with DACA. When President Trump's DHS secretary rescinded the DACA memo based on the advice of the Attorney General of the United States, the Supreme Court held, in a 5-4 vote (guess how the Chief Justice voted), that the Trump administration was required to follow the Administrative Procedure Act to withdraw a memo that was never subjected to that act, see The Supreme Court Rules Trump Can't End the Illegal DACA Program Because Nothing Matters Anymore. This is the second time this particular case has been heard by the Fifth Circuit and the second time the Fifth Circuit has ruled DACA unconstitutional; see Fifth Circuit Rules DACA Is Illegal but Somehow It Keeps on Moving – RedState, The case is headed back to the Supreme Court, minus the rather stupid issue of whether a single memo by a cabinet secretary can masquerade as the law of the land. Source: redstate.com Border Czar Tom Homan Says Raids on Sanctuary Cities to Deport Illegals May be Paused After Plan Was Leaked President Donald Trump's Border Czar, Tom Homan, has said the immigration raids on “Sanctuary Cities,” including Chicago and New York, may be placed on pause after details about the plan were leaked to the media. On Friday,
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [DS][WEF] lies are being exposed, first Trump exposes the windmills, then the report comes out shows the melting ice is not slowing the ocean current. Bessent destroys the D's climate hoax during the confirmation hearing. Trump's economic team is coming together. Audit the Fed gains momentum. Panic in DC, the [DS] has no control and the people can see through their lies. Trump is putting all the pieces together to go after the [DS]. The [DS] knows this is the end goal but they do not know how. This is why the [DS] is trying to stop Trump with a false flag. This [WEF][CB][DS] last chance before the patriots begin the hunt. Trump releases his inauguration picture, it looks very similar to his profile pic on Truth, War. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Critical ocean current has not declined in the last 60 years, AMOC study finds Earth, being 71% covered in water, is influenced by the ocean and its movements. In the Atlantic Ocean, a system of connected currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), moves water throughout the world's oceans powered by a combination of winds and ocean density. It not only distributes the ocean's heat, moisture, and nutrients, but regulates the Earth's climate and weather. As the climate is continuously changing and the atmosphere is warming, many scientists fear that fresh water from melting polar ice sheets could significantly disrupt—or collapse—the AMOC. While a decline of the AMOC would have grave consequences, a collapse would be truly catastrophic. In a new paper published in Nature Communications, scientists found that the AMOC has not declined in the last 60 years. Source: phys.org https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1879935170092163199 plants." TAKE A LISTEN https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879657710670708873 US Retail Sales Disappoint In December, Despite Surge In Auto Sales & Gas Costs Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/profstonge/status/1879528944619356534 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1879910050766155786 Bessent To Call For Tax Relief For Manufacturers, Service Workers, And Seniors Reducing the tax burden on U.S. manufacturers, services workers, and retirees will be a critical priority for the incoming Trump administration, Trump Treasury nominee Scott Bessent will tell a Senate panel Thursday, according to prepared remarks. “If Congress fails to act, Americans will face the largest tax increase in history, a crushing $4 trillion tax hike. We must make permanent the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and implement new pro-growth policies to reduce the tax burden on American manufacturers, service workers, and seniors,” Bessent plans to tell the Senate Finance Committee. Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1879596274959437882 Political/Rights https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1879639895167434787 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1879669033131491840 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1879616056278593966 https://twitter.com/themarketswork/status/1879616856505581774 Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump 40,000 foot view Jan 15, 2025, 1:44 PM 144 Q !ITPb.qbhqo ID: /jAm9Qi+ No.149140639 Nov 12 2017 14:52:34 (EST) Patriots don't sleep. 40,000ft. v. necessary to understand [US]/SA/global events. Paint the picture.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe EV vehicle agenda is falling apart. The [WEF] agenda has failed. Trump destroys the green new scam by exposing how damaging the windmills are. The government has manipulated the job number by mass hiring. Trump shutdown the longshoreman strike. Trump will counter other economic attacks. The [DS] is prepping for their [FF], Blinken says the quiet part out loud, that he might be back because of an event. There are only 5 days left, will the [DS] have the event before inauguration day? Trump gave Hamas a warning and now there is a peace deal, peace through strength. What everyone is witnessing is the destruction of the old guard. The new guard is coming into place and the hunt is about to begin. The [DS] is panicking, the speaker just reversed Biden half-mast order. The flags will fly full staff for Trump. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1879378122606522435 all of the electric vehicles?” This is Democrat's “Green Energy.” Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump Windmills are an economic and environmental disaster. I don't want even one built during my Administration. The thousands of dead and broken ones should be ripped down ASAP. Most expensive energy, only work with massive government subsidies, which we will no longer pay! https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879545254971318293 the highest in at least 45 years. In previous economic cycles, such a rapid increase in government jobs has usually occurred before recessions. Meanwhile, full-time private sector jobs dropped 1.8 MILLION year-over-year in November. Why is government employment growing so fast? https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879529287721861542 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879265318629167297 The index has now fallen a whopping -63% over the last 4 years. This comes as home financing costs have rapidly surged while prices remain at all-time highs. Since mid-September, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have risen ~110 basis points and are back above 7%. Mortgage demand is at 1990s levels. Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump Thank you, and congratulations, to the International Longshoremen's Association! Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts Source: fortune.com https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1879546048471007581 Political/Rights https://twitter.com/Rasmussen_Poll/status/1879341418231332948 Eerie new crime scene photo shows 'exact spot' where Pacific Palisades fire started A chilling crime scene photo may mark the exact spot where the devastating Palisades Fire that has destroyed a swathe of Los Angeles started. Part of the Temescal Ridge trail near Via Las Palmas and Via La Costa in LA's Palisades-Highland community was seen cordoned off with crime scene tape Monday night. The tape appeared to surround a burn scar, KTLA reported. Fireworks are illegal in LA, but Pacific Palisades teens are feared to have triggered an initial small blaze by setting off fireworks on the trail on New Years Eve. Drought-like conditions and high winds mean that although that initial fire was put out, it may have smoldered for six days before re-igniting, investigators now believe according to sources to the San Francisco Chronicle. 'There's been no definitive determination that it is arson at this point,' LAPD Asst.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe green new scam companies needs tax payer money just to stay afloat. Gas powered plants does not, do the math its very simple. 60 minutes once again pushes the Biden and the [CB] economic narrative. It has begun the, a bill was introduced to abolish the IRS and taxes. The [DS] is pushing multiple events at the same time to make the transition as difficult as possible. Jan 20 is approaching the [DS] is planning to create chaos. The FBI has already said their is no known threat, this is usually the obvious because the threat is the tyrannical government. Trump sends a message about Rudy, did he just leak the [DS] next [FF] event. The take down of the [DS] will be on the patriots time table, transparency is the only way forward. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/TomFitton/status/1878560397663367177 https://twitter.com/TheChiefNerd/status/1878794224784769164 Leslie Stahl, we have a good economy despite what people feel. She asked Jamie Dimon, what do you say about some of the policies that will hurt the economy, like tariffs. The gotch questions didn't work https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1878821124190175311 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1878569744803983555 Political/Rights https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1878278442434617572 There are not enough doctors to take care of everyone, even with infinite funding https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1878466044425076930 with failure to ensure sufficient water supply and terrible mismanagement at the state, county and city level. https://twitter.com/catturd2/status/1878555289978278343 https://twitter.com/alx/status/1878626694157996132 https://twitter.com/RealSaavedra/status/1878528731850965367 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1878639682453664096 https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1878527092628824125 https://twitter.com/shellenberger/status/1878477118570385644 https://twitter.com/DerrickEvans4WV/status/1878675939930055076 https://twitter.com/HustleBitch_/status/1878670579676635399 be presenting those in a matter of days, not just weeks." https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/1878473520050495567 middle-class families out. You guys could've been buying cheap new housing this whole time if the state & cities had streamlined new construction, but they let you suffer. Do you now see that the climate change agenda was & is a hoax that Dems use to prevent you from prospering? VOTE WISELY next time. Climate change doesn't matter when it's your property So now the city of LA finally admits that these permit lasts that they had in place for the better part of the last 2 decades are BS and further impede any sort of affordable housing of any kind. https://twitter.com/houmanhemmati/status/1878521212772696082 leaders, not a new LA. LA isn't perfect but it's just FINE. It's NEWSOM who's responsible for many of our problems. He's the LAST person to fix them. And no he's NOT using the loss of much of LA as an opportunity (as he did with COVID) to create a “new normal.” YOU weren't elected to reimagine ANYTHING. You were elected to keep us safe (failed), manage our taxes responsibly (failed), educate kids (failed)… Your term is over, either by resignation or recall. Either way, pack your bags. https://twitter.com/TomFitton/status/1878818693368660424 LA Mayor Recall Petition Gathers Momentum, Exceeds 60,000 Signatures Amid Devastating Fires A growing wave of frustration in Los Angeles has sparked a recall p...
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe green new scam has failed, and now the [WEF] structure is collapsing, its all falling apart. Biden forgives more student loans, they want Trump to reverse it to create chaos. Trump confirms the direction, IRS out and the ERS is in, time to end the endless. The [DS] is now putting out warnings, they have been setting the narrative with the two [FF] events. Now they are warning about copycat attacks and lone wolves. Trump and the patriots know the playbook, they know the [DS] is planning to bring chaos. It has begun the patriots are now moving in and the [DS] is moving out. The [DS] will try to stop the process but they do not control the Senate. Soon when Trump has his team in place the show moves to the next level. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1879111141210919217 Joe Biden Forgives Student Loans for 150,000 Borrowers Just Days Before Trump Inauguration Joe Biden canceled student loans for 150,000 borrowers on Monday one week before Trump's inauguration. “Today, my Administration is approving student loan relief for more than 150,000 borrowers – bringing the total number of Americans who have had their student debt cancelled by my Administration to over 5 million. These 150,000 borrowers include: almost 85,000 borrowers who attended schools that cheated and defrauded their students, 61,000 borrowers with total and permanent disabilities, and 6,100 public service workers,” Biden said in a statement on Monday. NBC News reported: Last month Joe Biden backed off from two of his major student loan cancelation plans because his political career is over. It was all a political stunt. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1879159433382728180 https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1878888867555901649 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1879117554767266055 https://twitter.com/RepThomasMassie/status/1878894793268343227 Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrump For far too long, we have relied on taxing our Great People using the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Through soft and pathetically weak Trade agreements, the American Economy has delivered growth and prosperity to the World, while taxing ourselves. It is time for that to change. I am today announcing that I will create the EXTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE to collect our Tariffs, Duties, and all Revenue that come from Foreign sources. We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying, FINALLY, their fair share. January 20, 2025, will be the birth date of the External Revenue Service. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Political/Rights https://twitter.com/catturd2/status/1879147191656473039 Black Lives Matter Supporter Julia Roberts Says ‘F-ck You' to Los Angeles Fire Looters Julia Roberts is extremely upset about looting — now that celebrity homes in Los Angeles are the ones being targeted. Criminals have been taking advantage of the chaos caused by the fires and are looting multimillion-dollar homes, many of which belong to Hollywood celebrities. In the week since the fires began, approximately 30 people have been arrested for looting the abandoned mansions. In an Instagram post promoting the SoCal Fire Fund on Monday, Roberts wrote, “There is so much healing and help needed. We will get through this. #F.U.Looters.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1879019470272000134
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureGermany's economy is falling apart. [CB] are purchasing gold, the most in 14 months. Oklahoma Senator says Bitcoin has gone mainstream. The Federal Reserve is now setting up the narrative that inflation will rise if Trump implements his policies. Right on schedule. The [DS] is now setting up the narrative for a [FF]. They are doing what ever they can to make the transition as difficult as possible. The [DS] is now planning to delay the confirmation hearing and they will use every trick in the book. The CA fires are to funnel money and destroy evidence and it's a narrative shift. The problem with everything [DS] is doing is that Trump has all the leverage, game over. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Germany Faces Highest Number Of Bankruptcies Since Great Financial Crisis Germany is bracing for a sharp rise in bankruptcies this year, with an anticipated 25–30 percent increase compared to 2024, reaching levels not seen since the 2009 financial crisis. In 2024, 364 major companies with annual revenues exceeding €10 million filed for bankruptcy — a 30 percent increase over the previous year. This marks a stark contrast to 2020, the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic when 292 such companies went bankrupt. The hardest-hit sectors include automotive suppliers, mechanical engineering, construction, and healthcare. Automotive suppliers have been identified as the most at-risk sector for insolvency in 2025, with one in six major bankruptcies in 2024 stemming from this industry. The transition to electric vehicles, declining car production, and weaker demand in key markets like China have exposed cracks in the sector's foundation. The construction industry took a heavy hit last year, with bankruptcies rising by 53 percent. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1877127164719423792 Poland, Turkey, India, and China were the major buyers during this period. This trend continues to support gold prices which are up 28% since the beginning of 2024. Central banks can't get enough gold. https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1877391549501264043 Federal Reserve Officials Sound Inflation Warning… Over Trump's Policies Federal Reserve officials sounded the alarm on inflation over Trump's policies related to tariffs and immigration. CNBC reported: Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern about inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump's policies could have, indicating that they would be moving more slowly on interest rate cuts because of the uncertainty, minutes released Wednesday showed. Without calling out Trump by name, the meeting summary featured at least four mentions about the effect that changes in immigration and trade policy could have on the U.S. economy. Since Trump's November election victory, he has signaled plans for aggressive, punitive tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada as well as the other U.S. trading partners. In addition, he intends to pursue more deregulation and mass deportations. However, the extent of what Trump's actions will be and specifically how they will be directed creates a band of ambiguity about what is ahead, which Federal Open Market Committee members said would require caution. https://twitter.com/YahooFinance/status/1854617758895325185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1854617758895325185%7Ctwgr%5E8e409946574174b6243eee5ce85223e94ae2ecf5%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.
Tom Bodrovics welcomes back Tom Luongo, Tom is the producer of the Gold, Goats and Guns newsletter and blog, editor at Newsmax Ultimate Wealth Report, and contributor to Financial Intelligence Report. The Tom's discuss the significant developments during Trump's first term, judge appointments, and Europe's economic instability. Luongo reflects on the impact of Trump's appointment of conservative judges and the Democrats' efforts to maintain control in certain jurisdictions. He discusses Europe's economic collapse, with concerns about the Euro's free fall, instability in the UK, US-German bond spreads, and tensions between the US and Russia. Luongo discusses Trump's options regarding a weaker dollar through protection tariffs, deregulation, and lower cost of capital. He explores market volatility due to central bank interventions and speculates on the implications of inflation, political tensions, and changes in power in Canada. Regarding oil, Luongo critiques undervalued prices and their impact on various economic aspects. He shares his thoughts on Judy Shelton's idea involving gold as collateral on the yield curve as a potential solution to the country's fiscal crisis. Luongo encourages listeners to focus on solutions rather than problems and discusses differences in economic policies under Powell-led Federal Reserves between Trump and Harris administrations. He expects that 2025 will be a new type of crazy. Timestamp References:0:00 - Introduction1:00 - Trumps 2nd Term11:07 - Euro Collapse Effects20:02 - Trump & Weaker Dollar27:56 - Dollar Assets & Markets39:46 - Views On America49:00 - DOGE & Reforming Gov't59:20 - Commodity Nations1:05:35 - Inflation & Trump?1:18:00 - Powell's Actions1:21:18 - Restructuring NATO?1:25:24 - Peak Oil & Incentives1:31:56 - Judy Shelton & Gold1:36:50 - Gold Redemptions?1:44:55 - Derailing Trump1:51:29 - 2025 A New Crazy1:55:00 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Trump's first term marked by conservative judge appointments influencing the court system. Europe's economic instability causing concerns, potential impact on US investors, and tensions with Russia. Tom advocates for America to save money through reducing overseas spending, closing military bases, and accepting losses. Guest Links:Website: https://tomluongo.meTwitter: https://twitter.com/TFL1728Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GoldGoatsNGunsCornerstone Forum: https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/ Tom Luongo is a Former Research Chemist, Amateur Dairy Goat Farmer, Anarcho-Libertarian, and Obstreperous Austrian Economist whose work can be found on sites like ZeroHedge, Lewrockwell.com, Bitcoin Magazine, and Newsmax Media. Professionally, he has spent a lot of his waking hours inside various analytic laboratories testing your water and soil for contaminants. He watched an industry be created by government fiat and destroyed in the same manner. He ran for Florida House once and got 2.7% of the vote on Guy Fawkes Day and says, "I've since grown up a lot." Then he spent 5+ years solving the puzzle of an electroless Nickel-Boron coating that has intriguing wear-resistance properties. Too bad, the coating was better than the company's business model. Today, he is the publisher of the Gold Goats ‘n Guns Newsletter, in which he attempts to connect the false narratives of geopolitics to viable long-term investment theses. As for politics, his position is well-known through his past writings at Lewrockwell.com, Seeking Alpha, and the aforementioned erstwhile blogs. To sum up: "Individuals are the only people with enough knowledge about their own lives to have a hope of making the right decisions for themselves, and no amount of guidance or central planning can help that process along." He built the house he lives in and raises goats and milks them. In short, he says, "I'm a libertarian who distrusts all human organizations larger than a two-handed game of poker." Lastly,
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The people are pushing back against the green new scam, Italy has banned ground mounted solar panels. Biden bans oil, gas drilling in Nevada. Credit card defaults are way up. The Treasury was hacked, the [CB] preparing to bring the system down. It's time to end the endless. The [DS] is now setting everything up to bring war, they are building friction in Europe and Ukraine. China is about to make a move on Taiwan. Trump sends a warning to the Senate. Be prepared for tricks by the [DS]. They will push back on the nominees, they will do everything possible to make sure they are not confirmed. Trump nomimated someone new to direct every agency but one. Trump controls the Top. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/PeterSweden7/status/1873872828220793268 Biden Regime Declares War on Energy Independence: Bans Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Development in Nevada's Ruby Mountain for 20 Years — Mining Exempted The Biden regime announced that it will bar oil, gas, and geothermal development in northeastern Nevada's Ruby Mountains for the next 20 years. This sweeping restriction covers an estimated 264,000 acres of federal land and effectively halts new energy exploration in the region. Under the guise of environmental stewardship, the regime claims the move is in response to requests from Native American tribes, conservationists, and outdoor sports enthusiasts. But critics argue this is another clear example of Biden's commitment to strangling domestic energy production in favor of appeasing radical environmentalist groups. The regime's proposal begins a 90-day public comment period and triggers a two-year moratorium on new oil, gas, and geothermal leases in the area. The lands will remain accessible for mining activities, leading some to question the consistency of the regime's environmental policies. More from Reuters: Source: thegatewaypundit.com Administrative Reversal: A future administration could choose to reverse or modify this decision. For example, President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office, has expressed intentions to ramp up domestic oil and gas production. This could mean rescinding or altering the withdrawal order if he chooses to do so upon taking office. Legal Challenges: The decision could face legal challenges from industry groups or others who oppose the restriction. If successful, these challenges could lead to the decision being overturned or modified by court order. However, given the current legal framework, such challenges would need to navigate environmental laws and public interest considerations. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1873777174320152967 . Bottom-income consumers were hit the hardest due to years of elevated inflation and interest rates. Additionally, the savings rate of the bottom third is now 0%, according to Moody's. The credit card debt bubble is popping. https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1874075206853214691 DRILL BABY DRILL! Gas Prices Expected to Fall Further in 2025 – Trump Aiming For Under $2 a Gallon At a speech back in September, Trump announced his intention to "get gasoline below $2 a gallon,” although De Haan believes this goal is overly ambitious. Source: thegatewaypundit.com U.S. Treasury Department Allegedly Hacked in Cyber Attack Launched by China The Biden regime claimed today that an actor from our nation's most formidable foreign adversary hacked the Treasury Department and gaine...
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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Biden decides he doesn't need the people anymore so he withdraws his student loan forgiveness plan, the election is over. Rand Paul shows the people how the government wastes their money. Trump is going to reverse the [CB]. The [DS] is now threatening Elon Musk. Trump says he will use the death penalty for those who rape, murder etc. Rule of law returning to the US. Trump and the patriots are going to remove the fourth branch of the government, the [DS] time is at and end. When the operation begins Trump will be safe aboard AF-1. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy BREAKING: Joe Biden Leaves Millions of Borrowers in Lurch, Abruptly Withdraws His Student Loan Forgiveness Plans Joe Biden abruptly withdrew two of his major student loan forgiveness plans on Monday. Biden used the student loan forgiveness plans to buy votes and now that he lost the 2024 election, he has abandoned his plan and left millions of borrowers in lurch. Joe Biden unilaterally announced a massive forgiveness of student loans last August to buy the Gen Z-Millennial vote in the 2022 midterms. The Trump Transition team is working to immediately rescind Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1871218711664918975 "Bearded Ladies Cabaret" for a climate change-focused ice skates show - $365K for circuses in city parks - $32.5K for "breakdancing" - $330K for censoring conservative media - $720K for conservation of ducks in Mexico @RandPaul is going to get major backup from DOGE in just a few weeks. https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1871420542357794981 Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think. Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs. Political/Rights https://twitter.com/America1stLegal/status/1871255394171199828 https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/1871480324385013778 A Good Start: 'Dozens' of Tren de Aragua Illegal Immigrant Gang Members Arrested in Colorado, New York On Monday, as an early Christmas present to the American people, we see that ICE has carried out operations in Colorado and New York that have resulted in the arrest of "dozens" of Tren de Aragua goblins. U.S. authorities arrested dozens of members of the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua during recent operations in two major American cities. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said 16 suspected gang members were nabbed Tuesday in Aurora, Colorado, after the criminals were linked to a home invasion and kidnapping at an apartment building that Tren de Aragua had taken over. That came less than two weeks after federal agents handcuffed 22 suspected gangsters in New York City during raids in Brooklyn and the Bronx. Source: redstate.com Geopolitical/Police State https://twitter.com/MikeBenzCyber/status/1871066971804180913 War https://twitter.com/xOxPhanteraxOx/status/1871294945669353852 TPS for Syria Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; Certain EADs Automatically Extended Through March 31, 2025 South Korea Warns North Korea Against Sending More Troops, Drones, Missiles to Russia South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) warned that North Korea is preparing to send more troops, drones, and missiles to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is particularly eager to send more “suicide drones” to his ally,
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe [DS]/[CB] created a system that enslaves the people and keeps them in fear of government shutdown. People are not falling for it anymore. The [CB] system is exposed. The Fed cannot own gold or Bitcoin. Trump wants to get rid of the debt ceiling, when was the debt ceiling put into place, right after the Fed was created. The [DS] time is almost up, the patriots are in control and the [DS] is struggling to keep their system intact. They will push everything they have to stop Trump, something big is coming. Elon Musk says the quiet part out loud, they we need to remove the corrupt or nothing will change. He said it had to be this way. Sometimes you must show the people the truth, the people must see it so we can fight, fight, fight to keep the country. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/RepAndyBiggsAZ/status/1869747690449596504 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1869792804647645416 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1869460638164201865 https://twitter.com/JonErlichman/status/1869580601097171035 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1869498415316607196 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1869475920534462962 The Federal Reserve's ability to own gold and Bitcoin is guided by specific legal frameworks and historical practices: Gold: The Federal Reserve does not own gold. Since the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, the Federal Reserve has been required to transfer all its gold to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. In exchange, it received gold certificates, which are not redeemable for actual gold but represent the gold held by the Treasury at a statutory price. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York acts as a custodian for gold owned by various entities, including the U.S. government, but does not own this gold itself. Thus, the Federal Reserve cannot own gold directly but can hold gold certificates as part of its balance sheet. Bitcoin: The Federal Reserve is not legally allowed to own Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency directly. This aligns with the broader regulatory stance that the Federal Reserve, as a central bank, focuses on monetary policy and the stability of the U.S. dollar, not on holding speculative or digital assets like cryptocurrencies. However, there have been discussions and proposals, particularly from some political figures, suggesting the establishment of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" where Bitcoin would be purchased by the Treasury or another governmental entity, not directly by the Federal Reserve. These proposals often aim to treat Bitcoin similarly to strategic reserves of other commodities like gold or oil, but they would not involve the Federal Reserve owning Bitcoin. https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1869504734882934852 https://twitter.com/TheBTCTherapist/status/1869507247526793481 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1869754948516446307 Yes, Donald Trump did advocate for getting rid of the debt ceiling. In a phone interview with NBC News on December 19, 2024, Trump stated that getting rid of the debt ceiling entirely would be the "smartest thing [Congress] could do" and that he would support that entirely. Its called the debt ceiling for a reason, when we go back to sound money can the corrupt just borrow, no. If they cannot borrow do we need a debt ceiling. nO The concept of the debt ceiling in the United States was created with the passage of the Second Liberty Bond Act of 1917. This act was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson on September 24, 1917.
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe earth is not warming, the earth is now cooling down. The jig is up and the climate agenda has failed. The economy is unravelling the fake numbers are now exposed and people can see the economy wasn't expanding it was contracting. Trump names his Crypto Czar, it is time to end the endless. The [DS] is getting prepared to spring something either before or after inauguration. Scavino has been counting down. The countdown normally signifies some type of event that the [DS] might attempt. Trump sends a message with watches. Time is running out for the [DS]. Justice is coming. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy If Global Warming Is Real, Then Why Are the Coldest Areas of the World Getting Even Colder? Researchers from Thailand have found that surface temperatures across Greenland have been dropping in recent years, not increasing like the climate alarmists claim. Data going back to the turn of the millennium shows that Greenland's ice-covered sub-regions have been getting incrementally colder year after year. Greenland's ice-free sub-regions, conversely, have ever-so-slightly warmed during the same time period due to an increase in “population density.” The findings, which are based on more than 31,000 satellite recordings, suggest that a “total collapse” of the Greenland ice sheet is not going to happen in the next few months like the World Economic Forum (WEF) claims. Antarctica barely warmed in 70 years At both the North and South Poles, climate conditions are hardly as dire as the climate cultists would have us all believe. At worst, there is very slight warming in some spots, but this is countered by very slight cooling in others. Source: libertyden.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1864803085853294877 increased by 1 million to 2.8 million in 18 months. In previous economic cycles, whenever this share increased at its current pace, the US entered a recession. Meanwhile, there are now 1.6 million Americans that have been unemployed for 27+ weeks, the highest since February 2022. The US labor market is weakening. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1865026484391334075 https://twitter.com/EricTrump/status/1865065885519528107 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1865099170010505701 https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1865039048277954959 full-time jobs and -268,000 part-time jobs. There are now 1.7 million people in long-term unemployment, up from 1.2 million last year. All while the US government added +33,000 jobs last month ALONE. Something doesn't add up here. https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1864744538771746955 , the average premium for a new home since 1968 has been 16%, or ~5 times higher. This comes as existing homeowners have refrained from selling their homes, reducing supply to near record lows. At the same time, new homes are getting smaller and less sophisticated. You know something is wrong when new is getting cheaper than old. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1864702585313349962 https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/1864909649419669636 https://twitter.com/pete_rizzo_/status/1865005936336678975 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1864998231492428043 thrive in the U.S. David will also lead the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology… political and social issues. David has the knowledge, business experience, intelligence, and pragmatism to MAKE AMERICA GREAT in these t...
Bitcoin hit $100K! To kick off the show we dive into the wild ride that brought us here—from Satoshi's first block to retail mania today. NYC Mayor Eric Adams says, “I told you so,” after his Bitcoin paycheck gamble pays off. We unpack Marc Andreessen's revelations on Joe Rogan about political debanking and welcome a new SEC chairman with a pro-crypto agenda, BYE GARY. Plus, Hyperliquid's massive airdrop, XRP flipping Solana, and Alex Mashinsky pleading guilty—it's a packed week for crypto! ------
Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture Germany is economy is falling apart, they are pushing the green party out, now the people aren't getting the electric because of no wind and no sun. UK cuts rates. Iran's currency declines. The [CB] cut rates early, setting the stage. Powell says he will not go if Trump asks him. Big Pharma is now panicking, one CEO has resigned and the others had a meeting. The [DS] is now pushing protests in different cities. Are they gearing up for another insurrection? Trump has declassified all the information, at what stage of the game do you play the Trump card. Now they all lose. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1854461646074196257 https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1854513438199885971 https://twitter.com/DeepakRai98836/status/1854305773058498919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1854305773058498919%7Ctwgr%5E60c6e1d9350834d4ed4042c1f409f7712ada031b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2024%2F11%2Firans-currency-hits-all-time-low-following-president%2F Fed cuts interest rates in first meeting since Trump win The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, welcome news for consumers who have been struggling with higher rates. After a two-day meeting of its monetary policy committee in Washington, D.C., the Fed announced it would move its rate target to 4.50% to 4.75%. Investors anticipated the move after the central bank's bigger half percentage point cut at its September meeting. Source: washingtonexaminer.com Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his resignation Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that the president does not have the legal power to fire or demote him. When asked whether he would step aside if President-elect Donald Trump asked him to resign, Powell simply said: “No.” Source: cnbc.com Legal Basis: Section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act specifies that members of the Board of Governors, including the Chairman, can be removed "for cause" by the President. However, what constitutes "for cause" isn't explicitly detailed in the law, but traditionally, it has been interpreted to mean serious misconduct like inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. Policy disagreements generally do not suffice as cause for removal. Practical Considerations: Legal Challenge: If a President attempted to remove the Chairman without clear cause, the Chairman could potentially challenge this in court, which might lead to a Supreme Court decision defining what "for cause" means in this context. Federal Reserve Structure: Even if removed from the chairmanship, the individual might still serve as a Governor if their term hasn't expired, potentially retaining influence over policy through voting rights on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). Trump's tariffs will contribute to the US economic boom Trump's tariffs (coupled with his reduction in the corporate income tax for American producers) would encourage businesses to build new factories in the United States. In his commentary “Trump's Most Misunderstood Policy Proposal,” Cass pointed out that Americans, not foreign workers, get the wages when products are produced in the United States. He also pointed out that manufacturing drives long-term growth: Manufacturing drives innovation.