Podcast appearances and mentions of Roger Ver

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While the Bitcoin Core v30 vs Knots debate went on, Paul Sztorc was hard at work building the Drivechains software. However, this doesn't meant that he doesn't have any opinions about the recent events and their greater significance. Time stamps: 00:01:30 - Welcome to the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast and Paul's Second Appearance This Season 00:02:28 - Bitcoin Civil War: Core v30 vs Knots Debate 00:03:02 - Nick Szabo Joining the Debate and Ties to Samson Mow's Company 00:04:11 - Op Return Limit Silliness and Historical Bitcoin Uncensored Humor 00:05:21 - Shift in Bitcoin Community: From Subversive to Suit Coiner Route 00:06:02 - Resistance Money, Privacy, and Black/Gray Markets 00:09:18 - Rambling Due to Sickness/Jetlag and Software Demo Tease 00:09:29 - LayerTwo Labs Software Overview and Download Instructions 00:11:55 - Tweet on Turning Transactions into JPEGs 00:13:00 - Bit Window Software Explanation vs Bitcoin Knots 00:15:31 - Bit 300 Activator vs Bitcoin Core Pull Requests 00:17:25 - No More Soft Forks in Bitcoin and Activation Challenges 00:18:23 - CTV Almost Activated, Shift to Filter Debates 00:19:10 - Bitcoin's Potential Death from Complacency 00:19:36 - Derangements of Bitcoin Post and Lightning as Sacred Cow 00:20:02 - Tabconf Presentation on Lightning Network Issues 00:22:52 - Lightning Network Blackpill Article and Updates 00:24:40 - Lightning Cult and Misunderstandings 00:26:24 - Promoting Chaumian Ecash and Human Rights Foundation 00:27:03 - Funding R&D: Ecological Impacts and Bad Ideas 00:29:02 - Maginot Line Example: Funding Bad Defenses 00:30:16 - Drivechains Activation on Litecoin Progress 00:31:58 - Next Tests: Testnet 4 and Forknet Realism 00:32:58 - Litecoin Activation Process and Differences 00:34:49 - Dogecoin Merged Mining and Potential Activation 00:35:26 - Sky Doge as First Drivechain Chain 00:36:50 - Bit Window Advantages Over Knots 00:37:25 - Views on Mining Pools and Game Theory 00:40:05 - Critique of Luke Dash Jr.'s Ideas on Pools 00:41:05 - Transaction Relay Policies and Miner Incentives 00:41:47 - Emotional Manipulation in Debates 00:43:13 - Raising Funding and Different Approaches vs Luke 00:44:02 - Marketing: Funny Videos and Memes 00:45:05 - Luke Dash Jr.'s Character and Expertise 00:46:05 - Experts vs Elites in Bitcoin 00:48:08 - Testing LayerTwo Labs Software on OSes 00:48:38 - Windows/Linux Discussion and Preferences 00:59:30 - ZK Rollups and Data Availability on Bitcoin (Post-Truncation) 01:00:06 - Non-Miner L2s Have No Future 01:01:47 - Drivechain as Minimal, Optional Soft Fork 01:02:55 - Tom Cruise Party Analogy for Bitcoin Upgrades 01:03:08 - Derangements of Bitcoin Post Recommendation 01:03:50 - Viewer Comment: Layer 2s Bad, More Altcoins Needed 01:04:03 - Importance of Competition in Crypto 01:07:02 - Altcoins as Regression Due to Switching Costs 01:08:33 - Sponsor Plugs: LayerTwo Labs, SideShift, Bitcoin.com, NoOnes 01:09:07 - Questions: Why Zcash for Fungibility Sidechain? DAGs? 01:13:35 - Prediction Market L2 and Ambitious Design 01:14:24 - Truthcoin History and Inspiration for Others 01:16:34 - Robin Hanson as Prediction Market OG 01:17:23 - Zcash vs Monero: Code Forks and Privacy Comparison 01:21:30 - Privacy via Decoys vs Pools in Zcash/Monero 01:24:10 - Zcash Advantages for Sidechains 01:26:30 - Zcash Drawbacks Ideal for Sidechain Rollovers 01:27:42 - Zcash as Research Lab for Bitcoin/Ethereum 01:28:07 - R&D as Creative Endeavor Over Funding 01:30:19 - Zcash Launch Story and Roger Ver's Influence 01:31:08 - Truthcoin Parallels and Sidechain Intent 01:32:03 - Maximalist Sacrifices for Bitcoin 01:32:31 - Blockstream's Failure and Altcoin Rise 01:34:29 - Thoughts on DAGs (e.g., Kaspa, Quai) 01:36:20 - SPV Importance and Satoshi's Vision 01:39:05 - SPV Balances Security and Convenience 01:39:59 - DAGs Not Solving Key Scaling Problems 01:42:42 - Shitcoin Definition: Outdated Dichotomy 01:43:53 - Optimism for Bitcoin's Future Choice 01:45:32 - One Coin to Rule Them All Analogy 01:45:38 - Thanks, Wrap-Up, and Jay Berg Recommendation 01:46:54 - Future Live Demo Tease 01:47:16 - Join Drivechain Insiders Telegram Group 01:48:41 - Closing and Thanks

Roger Ver makes a deal :: Skeeter calls to gloat about extortion :: Tim in FL calls about source info vs commentary :: Sarah in NM calls about mayoral debate and homelessness :: no kings protest :: 82nd airstrike by U.S. in Somalia for the year :: caller talks about the papacy :: Dave Ridley calls about court room rituals :: free will :: power corruption :: tribes :: 2025-10-18 Hosts: Stu, Riley, Angelo

David Hudman, a BCH globetrotter, rejoins the show to discuss his experience with a Costa Rican BTC initiative, Roger Ver's possible release ransom, BCH BLAZE, and more. Enjoy, and please share your thoughts in the comments.Links:David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidhudmanDavid's website: https://davidhudman.com/BCH BLAZE: https://bchblaze.cash/2025Episode slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1G1X-8sISmGv21F76cPT_KoXnIBff1Wx1/Donations:bitcoincash:zrdzy0uksmkdmfaw83vqrh9mtqe0x003wqsua6rzw7Sponsors:Thank you very much to our FundMe.Cash contributors: https://fundme.cash/campaign/57BCH BULL: https://bchbull.com Be the bull & leverage or hedge with Bitcoin Cash - Non-custodial, permissionless, fully collateralized DeFiSocials:Website: https://www.bitcoincashpodcast.comTimestamps:00:00 Video starts00:38 Intro and market update02:25 David Hudman10:46 BCH BLAZE21:33 Roger release35:05 Bitcoin Jungle1:09:07 BCH Q4 releases1:15:59 CrackerBarrel1:33:34 BTC consensus fork?1:51:15 Meme of the week1:53:17 Message to the community1:53:43 Podcast supporter appreciation1:55:04 Shoutouts and outro1:56:49 "The circle of exit liquidity" song

Roger Ver makes a deal :: Skeeter calls to gloat about extortion :: Tim in FL calls about source info vs commentary :: Sarah in NM calls about mayoral debate and homelessness :: no kings protest :: 82nd airstrike by U.S. in Somalia for the year :: caller talks about the papacy :: Dave Ridley calls about court room rituals :: free will :: power corruption :: tribes :: 2025-10-18 Hosts: Stu, Riley, Angelo

Hello, and welcome to episode 193 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, starting with sanctions, the UK Government is set to consolidate its designation framework, retiring the OFSI Consolidated List in January 2026, making the UK Sanctions List the sole official source for all designations. We also look at increasing threats, as risk advisory experts warn that banks are underprepared for the surge in AI-driven fraud and must rethink resilience with enterprise-wide assessments, while the UK's NCSC reports a dramatic rise in national cyber threats, prompting the government to urge business leaders to prioritise cyber resilience at the board level. Additionally, we look at global law enforcement efforts, covering the historic US and UK crackdown on the Cambodia-based Prince Group cybercrime network, and the case of "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver, who admitted tax fraud and concealing offshore assets in a deal requiring him to pay $48 million in restitution.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

On October 1st 2025, Paxful announced the decision to "wind down operations" and blamed the "misconduct" of co-founder Ray Youssef for the company's trajectory. But Ray Youssef had already moved on since 2023, building NoOnes as a non-US entity which better serves the peer to peer needs of the Global South. In this episode, Ray explains what's going on and what he's planning to do next. Time stamps: 00:01:08 - Introducing Ray Youssef 00:01:15 - Discussion on Paxful Termination and NoOnes as a Better Alternative 00:01:29 - Ray Youssef Accused of Undermining Paxful 00:02:54 - Paxful Press Release on Winding Down Operations 00:03:31 - Ray Youssef's Response and Exit from Paxful 00:03:46 - Warnings About Paxful's 3,000 Bitcoin in Cold Storage 00:04:29 - American Regulations Impacting Paxful 00:05:15 - New Indian Team at Paxful 00:05:27 - BitGo as Former Custodian for Paxful 00:05:53 - Dormant Tax Introduced by Paxful (Taxful Pun) 00:08:36 - Ray Youssef's Beard and Hair Discussion 00:09:23 - Expulsion from Bitcoin Church and Fatwa by High Priests 00:10:07 - Bitcoin as Financial and Monetary System 00:10:44 - NoOnes Replacing Financial Pillar for Global South 00:10:49 - Economic Apartheid Concept 00:11:15 - Ray Youssef Homeless When Starting Paxful 00:11:20 - Ex-Co-Founder (Artur Schaback Implied) as Business Partner Warning 00:11:50 - Executive Team Letters Against Ex-Co-Founder 00:12:03 - Attempt to Shut Down Paxful and Handle 3,000 Bitcoin 00:12:47 - Lawsuit by Ex-Co-Founder on Martin Luther King Day 00:13:03 - Accusations and Projections by Ex-Co-Founder 00:13:27 - Fintech Company Without Engineers During Lawsuit 00:14:23 - Ex-Co-Founder Incompetent as CPO 00:15:05 - $1.6 Million from Ray Youssef to Unfreeze Funds 00:15:29 - Delaware Law Firm Handling Paxful 00:15:35 - New Indian CEO Removing Paxful from LinkedIn Bio 00:16:00 - Ray Narrative on BitcoinMagazine.com 00:16:17 - Ex-Co-Founder Raiding Estonian Office 00:18:32 - Kate Grazic Back for NoOnes Partner Program 00:18:57 - LocalBitcoins Traders at NoOnes 00:19:03 - Paxful Family Reunited at NoOnes 00:19:27 - NoOnes Structure Outside the West 00:21:07 - 3,000 Bitcoin Worth $360 Million 00:24:56 - Own Account Bitcoin Disappeared from Paxful 00:24:59 - Solana Contract Issue in January 00:25:04 - Nick Carter Calling Ray Youssef a Clown 00:25:11 - Ari David Paul Accusing Scamming with NoOnes 00:25:24 - Support for Gaza and Palestine 00:25:30 - Nick Carter and Ari David Paul as Zionists 00:26:19 - Hack During Hajj in Medina 00:27:34 - Solana Bug Leading to Hack 00:28:09 - Ray Youssef Driving a Mini Cooper 00:30:42 - Muy from Ghana as Top Advocate at NoOnes 00:33:07 - Victor Schauberger's Work on Water 00:35:43 - WeChat of the Global South (NoOnes Vision) 00:36:27 - Silk Road Comparison (Clean Version) 00:37:28 - CivKit Project 00:37:34 - Nicholas Gregory (CivKit Collaborator) 00:37:41 - Commerce Block 00:38:29 - DarkFi Project 00:38:34 - Amir Taaki (Narodism) as Original Bitcoin Developer 00:42:38 - Roger Ver Attacked by Trolls 00:44:21 - Michael Saylor Meeting 00:45:58 - Adam Back as Skinny Twerp 00:59:18 - Tokenization Experiments by Ray Youssef 01:04:09 - Shelby Cobra 3D-Printed Car Project 01:04:34 - Water Bottle Structuring Water (Victor Schauberger Inspired) 01:06:17 - Malcolm X, Muammar Gaddafi, African Heroes on Wall 01:18:06 - Bitcoin.com News 01:18:43 - Roger Ver Quoted 01:20:06 - Roger Ver as Hero 01:21:03 - Bitcoin Cash 01:23:00 - Lunar the Silver Star (Sega CD Game) 01:23:14 - Garsh Hellcream (Warcraft Reference) 01:24:37 - XMR Bazaar (Monero Marketplace) 01:25:32 - Layer 2 Labs (Drivechains) 01:26:05 - Zcash Sidechain 01:26:12 - Thunder (Big Block Bitcoin Sidechain) 01:27:25 - Citrea (ZK Rollup for Bitcoin) 01:32:57 - Litecoin and MWEB (Mimblewimble Extension Block) 01:33:10 - Bitcoin Cash 01:33:17 - Monero 01:34:12 - Age of Empires (Priest Rush Invented by Ray Youssef) 01:35:52 - Sandy Peterson (Age of Empires Designer) 01:36:06 - USA Stablecoin Act 01:37:02 - Monerotopia Event 01:37:39 - Vitalik Buterin (In Photo) 01:40:17 - Val Venis (WWE Wrestler) 01:41:10 - Taxes Abolished in New World 01:45:15 - Sideshift (Swap Platform)

Breaking News! Roger Ver makes deal with Trump administration. $48M for Freedom.FEATURING:Wassim Alsindi (https://x.com/assimulacrum)Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)THIS WEEK:  ———Crypto Investor Known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus' Reaches Deal With Prosecutorshttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/technology/roger-ver-bitcoin-justice-department-deal.htmlSource: New York Times Sam Bankman-Fried and the Multibillion-Dollar Drama Over FTX's Ruinshttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/10/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-crypto-bankruptcy-sullivan-cromwell-fraud/Source: Mother JonesNEW: Litecoin founder Charlie Lee says he would have been better off buying Bitcoin and sitting on it than starting his alt coin

Jay Berg joined Bitcoin in 2010 and became the first person to tweet about BTCUSD when the price hit a new high of $12. In this episode, he talks about why most Bitcoiners are wrong in their recent filter debate and how SidePit aims to fix trading. Time stamps: 00:01:57 - Hot take: Maxis wrong, shitcoining new Bitcoining 00:03:00 - Bitcoin kernel: Litecoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Lightning, Liquid 00:03:23 - Bitcoin failed as P2P cash 00:04:09 - Filters vs. OP_RETURN debate 00:05:18 - Luke Dash Jr. fork prediction 00:05:45 - Original sin: No OP_CTV (BIP 119) 00:06:47 - 2017 civil war: Gavin Andresen, Mike Hearn 00:07:45 - Craig Wright conspiracy 00:08:42 - Wright intro: Bitcoin Belle, Gavin signing (2015) 00:09:32 - Debate with Nick Szabo 00:10:02 - Szabo denies Satoshi; Hal Finney, John Nash possibles 00:11:05 - Civil war apology 00:12:08 - Shitcoiner as new maxi 00:12:42 - Code over 21M meme 00:13:58 - Jay's background: Bloomberg, EURUSD 00:14:49 - 1998 digital cash, double spend 00:15:39 - Fortress HFT 00:17:03 - Bitcoin discovery (2009) 00:18:36 - BTCUSD tweets: Newberg Consulting 00:20:00 - 2010-2014 decentralized era 00:21:10 - Roger Ver adoption (2011) 00:21:30 - BitMEX on 2010 data debates 00:22:01 - OP_RETURN war: Counterparty, Omni 00:22:34 - Ethereum rise 00:23:13 - CP FUD on chain 00:23:36 - Cognitive dissonance 00:24:30 - Ethereum wars: Jimmy Song, Samson Mow 00:25:01 - Ethereum scales Bitcoin tweet 00:27:11 - Plebs control post-2017 00:28:05 - 21M changeable 00:29:06 - BIP 42: Pieter Wuille 00:30:23 - Security budget FUD 00:30:57 - Ethereum VM anti-pattern 00:32:25 - Rock-paper-scissors example 00:35:03 - MEV in DeFi 00:38:12 - Ethereum scales post-war 00:38:45 - Roger Ver buy Core attempt 00:38:52 - Luke Jr. block increase 00:39:38 - OP_CTV from no two-way peg 00:40:05 - Blocked by Adam Back 00:41:36 - Full RBF issue 00:42:10 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs, Paul Sztorc, Drivechain (BIP 300) 00:42:35 - Sidechains: Thunder, Zside, BitAsset, EthSide 00:43:45 - Litecoin BIP 300 test 00:44:26 - Lightning not Bitcoin 00:45:44 - Sponsor: Citrea ZK rollup 00:46:02 - DeFi, Tornado Cash on Bitcoin 00:47:29 - OP_RETURN bytes need 00:50:02 - Lightning custodians 00:50:58 - Lightning as Bitcoin how? 03:26:01 - Zcash soft fork (2013) 03:26:42 - Trump Ethereum: World Liberty 03:27:50 - BIP 300, OP_CTV excitement 03:28:38 - Stubborn fork potential 03:28:49 - Stamp JPEG issue 03:29:11 - Luke Jr. denial 03:30:28 - No real JPEGs 03:32:24 - Gloria Zhao attack 03:32:54 - Matthew Kratter channel 03:33:21 - Mechanic handler theory 03:34:38 - Luke lost Bitcoin 03:35:48 - Richard Heart Hex debate 03:37:20 - Maxi used ETH 03:37:51 - Gresham's law 03:38:56 - Jason Lowery defense 03:40:31 - Naka, David Bailey 03:41:34 - Maxi cycle 03:42:23 - Cult elements 03:42:52 - Hypocrisy: Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:43:30 - Freedom Index: Monero, Zcash, Pirate, Zano, Nym 03:45:43 - Nym mixnet 03:46:44 - Zano tokens, FUSD 03:48:23 - Roger Ver Zano 03:49:40 - Saberhagen Cryptonote 03:51:55 - Alpha vs beta 03:55:10 - Ethereum leveraged BTC 03:56:21 - Opportunity 03:58:21 - Dorsey funding 03:58:51 - Renaissance or burn 03:59:30 - Number up vs fundamentals 04:00:28 - Success/failure 04:02:17 - Laszlo Pizza fear 04:03:00 - Swaps 04:03:24 - Lightning failure 04:04:30 - Platforms differences 04:05:56 - Shitcoiners new 04:07:20 - No blockchain solve? 04:08:49 - 2010-14 decentralized 04:09:40 - Mt. Gox exchanges 04:10:59 - SidePit swaps 04:11:18 - Follow: sidpit.com, JAYBNY 04:11:51 - Launch Q404:15:01 - Next: Sean Bowe Tachyon 04:15:13 - Sponsors: SideShift, Citrea, LayerTwo Labs, Bitcoin dot com News, Noones

The Anarchist Experience Episode 549Year 11 Week 21 Download Episode Rich, Lori, and Riley discuss the impact of the government shutdown, where government has the most direct impact, and Roger Ver’s proposed settlement. NO HEADLINES. – https://linktr.ee/theanarchistexperience

Michael Tidwell is the organizer of Tabconf, the longest running Bitcoin technical conference which takes place every year in Atlanta. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin drama & use a fun roulette game to figure out who's guilty of it. Time stamps: 00:01:09 - Welcome and episode gimmick intro 00:01:30 - Sponsors shoutout 00:01:36 - Bitcoin drama discussion starts 00:03:38 - Bitcoin Core vs Knots debate 00:04:28 - Wheel spin: Blame the plebs 00:06:52 - Egg pick: Solution is "use tabs" 00:07:56 - Adam Back's "use tabs" context from 2017 00:09:09 - Paul Sztorc's role and personality 00:10:52 - Defining "pleb" in Bitcoin culture 00:13:42 - Hodlonaut story and Lightning Torch 00:16:32 - Roger Ver interview drama 00:18:43 - Hijacking Bitcoin book discussion 00:22:58 - Layer 2 Labs sponsor plug and drivechains 00:25:14 - Citrea ZK rollup explanation 00:27:48 - Liquid federation vs true sidechains 00:32:39 - Core vs Knots diffs and risks 00:33:52 - Peter Todd's OP_RETURN proposal 00:34:56 - CSAM fears and cultural debates 00:38:05 - Illicit content already on chain 00:40:54 - Multiple Bitcoin implementations history 00:44:03 - Libbitcoin rewrite and optimizations 00:44:37 - Bitcoin Cash fork and implementations 00:46:42 - Potential hard fork predictions 01:46:05 - MEV in Bitcoin via game example 01:47:57 - Drivechains delay: Blame the spooks 01:50:27 - Solution: Hard fork 01:51:59 - Drivechains on Litecoin pros/cons 01:55:01 - Litecoin as testbed for Bitcoin tech 01:57:59 - Stablecoins on Bitcoin layers 02:00:16 - Lightning Network limitations meme 02:01:35 - Lightning critique and distractions 02:04:49 - Lightning wheel spin: Blame Jack Dorsey 02:07:34 - Solution: Listen to Bitcoin Takeover 02:08:28 - Too many Bitcoin conferences issue 02:10:45 - Early Bitcoin conferences like San Jose 2013 02:13:00 - Craig Wright blame: Roger Ver 02:17:08 - Solution: Sell all your Bitcoin 02:18:24 - Reasons to sell all Bitcoin 02:19:47 - BSV community and Craig Wright claims 02:23:28 - Mental health in Bitcoin and seeking clarity 02:27:23 - Bitcoin's robustness to issues 02:31:26 - Advice for newcomers on understanding Bitcoin 02:32:41 - TabConf plug and history books 02:35:05 - Fortune-telling wrap-up and farewell

My guest today is Francis Pouliot, long-time Bitcoin advocate, cypherpunk entrepreneur, and CEO of Bull Bitcoin, Canada's leading Bitcoin-only exchange. Known for his uncompromising stance on self-custody, privacy, and resistance to state overreach, Francis has been a vocal defender of Bitcoin's founding ethos for over a decade. He is also a key figure in Bitcoin Jungle, a circular economy in Costa Rica where hundreds of merchants transact daily in Bitcoin. In this episode, Francis shares how his background in Austrian economics and libertarian politics, combined with the wake-up call of COVID, led him to relocate from Canada to Costa Rica. We explore the creation and growth of Bitcoin Jungle, why farmers markets are fertile ground for adoption, and how his “scale versus compromise” framework guides strategic decisions in building Bitcoin infrastructure. Francis opens up about the tension of running a regulated exchange while opposing KYC, his mission to make self-custody as seamless as custodial services, and why Bitcoin's payments layer is as critical as its store-of-value function. He dismantles the “Bitcoin is hijacked” myth spread by Roger Ver & others, addresses skepticism from the red-pilled community, and explains why barter and cash cannot scale for true financial freedom. → If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you!-- SPONSORS & AFFILIATES --►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you'll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn ►► Get 10% off on Augmented NAC, with the code YCXKQDK2 via this link: https://store.augmentednac.com/?via=efrat (Note, this is not medical advice and you should consult your MD)►► Watch “New Totalitarian Order” conference with Prof. Mattias Desmet & Efrat - code EFRAT for 10% off: https://efenigson.gumroad.com/l/desmet_efrat ►► Get a second citizenship and a plan B to relocate to another country with Expat Money, leave your details for a follow up: https://expatmoney.com/efrat ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS –Francis' Twitter: https://x.com/francispouliot_ Bull Bitcoin Website: https://www.bullbitcoin.com/ Francis' Nostr: francis@nostrplebs.com Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson-- CHAPTERS –00:00 - Coming Up…01:18 - Intro to Francis & His Covid Wakeup Call05:38 - Costa Rica During Covid06:38 - Francis Interest in Austrian Economics & Libertarianism09:08 - Francis Journey Into Bitcoin & Bull Bitcoin13:08 - Private Property & Self-Custody17:18 - Efrat's Revelation of the Fiat Scam20:58 - The Birth of Bitcoin Jungle Circular Economy30:38 - Custodial vs. Non-Custodial Bitcoin Solutions35:18 - The New Revolution: Build Tech That Creates New Reality40:48 - The Circular Community in Costa Rica & Globally45:48 - Bull Bitcoin: Freedom vs. Compliance & Regulation53:38 - Struggle Between Scale & Compromise - Cypherpunk Values1:00:38 - Understanding Bitcoin: Overcoming Skepticism & Claims Against It1:04:08 - Shortcomings of Cash, Barter, Gold1:07:48 - Roger Ver Attempt To Hijack Bitcoin and Damage to Bitcoin & Freedom Community1:18:08 - Can Bitcoin Be Coopted By Those Who Hold The Most Bitcoin?1:21:08 - Resist By Minimize Interface With Fiat/Matrix/Institutions

NLW returns with a jam-packed Friday Five (or Friday 500) to break down the biggest crypto week of the summer. The Genius and Clarity Acts both pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support—marking the first major crypto legislation on its way to becoming law. Trump floats a retirement-focused crypto investment EO, while the total crypto market cap tops $4 trillion and Ethereum ETFs begin to shine. Meanwhile, a dormant Bitcoin whale awakens, moving billions, raising speculation about Roger Ver or Adam Back. Plus: the U.S. Marshals' BTC holdings spark FOIA drama, and Trump fires up the Fed chaos machine with Powell threats. A defining week in crypto's march to legitimacy. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW

Crypto Week in Washington is heating up and so is the market! On today's episode I, RA George, break down everything you need to know:✅ U.S. House Voting – Crypto Bills: 3 key acts in play — GENIUS Act (stablecoin rules), CLARITY Act (defining SEC vs. CFTC), and the Anti‑CBDC Act to stop a Federal Reserve surveillance coin. The drama? 210 Democrats voted NO on Anti‑CBDC while only three — Mary Peltola, Marie Perez, and Jared Golden — backed it. After a messy Tuesday vote, Trump pressure flipped GOP votes on Wednesday and now the GENIUS Act is heading for a full vote with the others to follow.

De prijs van Bitcoin is weer flink gestegen en lijkt een nieuwe fase van de bullmarkt in te luiden. Begin deze week piekte de koers op 123.000 dollar en hoewel de munt iets terugzakte, was het herstel snel. Dat duidt op stevige vraag en weinig geduld bij kopers. Ook altcoins profiteren mee: Ethereum steeg 20 procent, XRP 25 procent, Dogecoin 17 procent en Solana 10 procent. Kleinere tokens lieten stijgingen tot wel 75 procent zien. Veel van die stijging lijkt speculatief, maar het laat vooral zien dat beleggers weer risico durven nemen. De Amerikaanse crypto-ETF’s varen ook wel bij het positieve sentiment. Bitcoinfondsen zagen een dagelijkse instroom van honderden miljoenen. Marktleider BlackRock bezit inmiddels meer dan 720.000 Bitcoin, goed voor ongeveer 80 miljard dollar. Opmerkelijk is dat het bedrijf meer verdient aan zijn Bitcoinfonds dan aan de S&P500-ETF, een van de grootste beleggingsproducten ter wereld. Ook de Ethereum-ETF’s laten eindelijk leven zien: met een nieuwe instroompiek staat het totaal aan beheerd vermogen nu op 11 miljard dollar. Tegelijkertijd is het ‘cryptoweek’ in het Amerikaanse congres, met stemmingen over drie wetsvoorstellen. De CLARITY-act moet helderheid geven over welke tokens onder effectenwetgeving vallen, de ANTI-CBDC-act moet een digitale dollar vanuit de overheid definitief blokkeren, en de GENIUS-act regelt het juridische kader voor stablecoins. Over die laatste wet ontstond tumult. Een groep MAGA-republikeinen verzette zich tegen de wet omdat zij vreesden dat de centrale bank alsnog een eigen stablecoin zou kunnen uitbrengen. Na een gesprek met Donald Trump draaiden elf van de twaalf zich echter om, waardoor de wet nu alsnog op voldoende steun kan rekenen. De Amerikaanse cryptosector bereidt zich ondertussen voor op de tussentijdse verkiezingen van 2026. In de vorige campagne gaven belangengroepen als Fairshake honderden miljoenen aan zowel Republikeinse als Democratische kandidaten. Inmiddels is er weer een oorlogskas van 141 miljoen dollar opgebouwd, mede dankzij een donatie van Coinbase. De sector lijkt dus opnieuw stevig in te zetten op politieke invloed. Tot slot blijkt dat de Verenigde Staten geen 200.000 maar slechts 29.000 Bitcoin in bezit hebben. Dat kwam aan het licht na een openbaarmakingsverzoek van een journalist. Trump had eerder aangekondigd die strategische reserve te willen behouden. De vraag is nu of hij zal proberen de ontbrekende munten alsnog aan te kopen. Bitcoin noteerde woensdagavond warrempel een nieuwe recordkoers: iets boven de 112.000 dollar. Inmiddels is de koers iets teruggezakt. Opvallend is dat daar geen échte retailhype omheen hangt. De vraag naar Bitcoin lijkt vooral te komen van bedrijven die massaal bitcoin inslaan voor op hun balans. Opmerkelijk is de aankoop van 70 miljoen dollar aan Bitcoin door designplatform Figma – zonder grote aankondiging of ronkend persbericht. Het lijkt steeds normaler te worden voor Amerikaanse bedrijven om in Bitcoin te stappen. Ethereum en XRP boekten deze week een winst van zo’n 10 procent. In Europa heeft de Spaanse grootbank BBVA een primeur. Als eerste grote Europese bank lanceert het een crypto-platform voor klanten. Via de bankapp kunnen gebruikers nu Bitcoin en Ethereum kopen en bewaren. De stap volgt na eerdere experimenten in Turkije en Zwitserland en betekent dat BBVA zich in eigen land profileert als koploper op het gebied van digitale assets. De bank spreekt de ambitie uit om in de toekomst ook stablecoins, getokeniseerde obligaties en fondsen aan te bieden. De Europese cryptowetgeving, bekend als MiCAR, speelt hierbij een belangrijke rol. Omdat banken als BBVA al onder streng financieel toezicht staan, kunnen ze relatief eenvoudig instappen. In Nederland blijft het vooralsnog stil: alleen Bunq biedt crypto aan, al zijn de kosten daar relatief hoog. Verder viel er iets bijzonders te zien op het Bitcoin-netwerk: een oude wallet met tachtigduizend Bitcoin, ter waarde van zo’n 8 miljard dollar, werd na meer dan een decennium weer actief. De munten dateren uit 2011, toen Bitcoin nog een nicheproject was. Op sociale media wordt gespeculeerd dat deze coins in handen zijn van Roger Ver, ook wel bekend als 'Bitcoin Jesus'. Hij raakte in ongenade na een scheuring binnen de bitcoingemeenschap en zit momenteel vast in Spanje wegens belastingontduiking. De munten lijken niet direct richting een beurs te zijn gestuurd, wat erop wijst dat ze vooralsnog niet verkocht worden. Mogelijk zijn ze enkel verplaatst naar een veiliger en nieuwer type adres. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Ramon Korpel, over zijn project Bitcoin Babies. Hij steunt een groep moeders in Kenia met iedere week een kleine hoeveelheid bitcoin, terwijl hij hen én lokale ondernemers wat bijbrengt over de digitale munt. En hij gebruikt daarvoor het lighting network, de supersnelle tweede laag bovenop bitcoin. Co-host is Jacob Boersma. Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bitcoin noteerde woensdagavond warrempel een nieuwe recordkoers: iets boven de 112.000 dollar. Inmiddels is de koers iets teruggezakt. Opvallend is dat daar geen échte retailhype omheen hangt. De vraag naar Bitcoin lijkt vooral te komen van bedrijven die massaal bitcoin inslaan voor op hun balans. Opmerkelijk is de aankoop van 70 miljoen dollar aan Bitcoin door designplatform Figma – zonder grote aankondiging of ronkend persbericht. Het lijkt steeds normaler te worden voor Amerikaanse bedrijven om in Bitcoin te stappen. Ethereum en XRP boekten deze week een winst van zo’n 10 procent. In Europa heeft de Spaanse grootbank BBVA een primeur. Als eerste grote Europese bank lanceert het een crypto-platform voor klanten. Via de bankapp kunnen gebruikers nu Bitcoin en Ethereum kopen en bewaren. De stap volgt na eerdere experimenten in Turkije en Zwitserland en betekent dat BBVA zich in eigen land profileert als koploper op het gebied van digitale assets. De bank spreekt de ambitie uit om in de toekomst ook stablecoins, getokeniseerde obligaties en fondsen aan te bieden. De Europese cryptowetgeving, bekend als MiCAR, speelt hierbij een belangrijke rol. Omdat banken als BBVA al onder streng financieel toezicht staan, kunnen ze relatief eenvoudig instappen. In Nederland blijft het vooralsnog stil: alleen Bunq biedt crypto aan, al zijn de kosten daar relatief hoog. Verder viel er iets bijzonders te zien op het Bitcoin-netwerk: een oude wallet met tachtigduizend Bitcoin, ter waarde van zo’n 8 miljard dollar, werd na meer dan een decennium weer actief. De munten dateren uit 2011, toen Bitcoin nog een nicheproject was. Op sociale media wordt gespeculeerd dat deze coins in handen zijn van Roger Ver, ook wel bekend als 'Bitcoin Jesus'. Hij raakte in ongenade na een scheuring binnen de bitcoingemeenschap en zit momenteel vast in Spanje wegens belastingontduiking. De munten lijken niet direct richting een beurs te zijn gestuurd, wat erop wijst dat ze vooralsnog niet verkocht worden. Mogelijk zijn ze enkel verplaatst naar een veiliger en nieuwer type adres. Deze week in de CryptocastIn de Cryptocast deze week een gesprek met Fenna de Blaauw van crypto-exchange Gemini. Ze legt uit hoe Gemini inspeelt op de nieuwe Europese regelgeving en waarom Amerikaanse bedrijven blij zijn met het regelgevend kader uit Brussel. Ook bespreken we de plannen van Gemini om via getokeniseerde aandelen een unieke positie in te nemen op de cryptomarkt. Co-host is Mauro Halve. Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mises Caucus Chair Angela McArdle joins Aaron Harris and Nate Thurston to talk about Elon Musk's idea for a new political party, a potential 2028 LP presidential ticket, and her efforts to free Roger Ver, Ian Freeman, and others unjustly imprisoned for Bitcoin-related "crimes."TakeHumanAction.com

In this enlightening episode of The Free Thought Project podcast, Jason flies solo (with Matt on vacation) for a deep-dive conversation with longtime liberty activist and Free Talk Live co-host, Mark Edge. Note: Jason's mic wasn't working correctly for the first 17 minutes — but the insights are worth sticking around for. Mark's radio co-host and Free Talk Live co-founder, Ian Freeman, is currently serving time in federal prison for the "crime" of facilitating Bitcoin transactions — a glaring example of the federal government's ongoing war on crypto. We unpack Ian's unjust prosecution, his prank encounter with Joe Biden that may have put him in the feds' crosshairs, and the heartbreaking reality that Free Talk Live is now on life support. Jason and Mark also reflect on their time at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, the energy and evolution of the crypto movement, and briefly touch on Roger Ver's new book Hijacking Bitcoin. We discuss the importance of decentralization, the co-optation risks crypto faces, and Ross Ulbricht's powerful first public speech since being imprisoned in 2013. The conversation turns toward the two-party illusion, the failures of political reform through party expansion, and whether a potential second Trump term could change the trajectory of the crypto crackdown. We wrap with a white pill: Mark's optimism, what keeps him going after nearly two decades in the fight for liberty, and how we can support Ian and others like him. This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about digital freedom, liberty activism, and the future of financial sovereignty. (Length: 51:10) Support TFTP with subscription: https://thefreethoughtproject.com Jason's Website for Upcoming 'KYR class': https://www.jasonbassler.com/ Free Talk Live – https://freetalklive.com Sign the Petition  – https://www.change.org/p/free-ian-freeman Mark Edge on Twitter/X – https://twitter.com/Mark_Edge

Vortex returns to discuss Bitcoin's future, soft fork upgrades like CTV, the dangers of cult personalities, and why Bitcoin development must continue despite political resistance in this technical deep dive.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comVortex joins us to talk about Bitcoin's unfinished evolution, the critical need for soft fork upgrades like CTV and check sig from stack, parallels between Roger Ver and Michael Saylor's influence, lessons from the block size war, and why technical development can't stop despite growing political resistance within the Bitcoin community.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Bitcoin at $110,000 feels eerily casual in 2025• CTV has $500k+ bug bounty with no exploits found• Only 3-5% of global population has used Bitcoin• Next cycle could see $2M+ Bitcoin price target• ETFs defined this cycle; governments next• Lightning needs upgrades for high-fee environmentsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:20 The RETURN of Vortex03:47 Blocksize War vs Now08:41 Roger Ver & Micheal Saylor14:56 Why not big blocks?19:38 UASF (user activated soft fork)20:47 CTV + CSFS24:49 Current state of Bitcoin31:50 Protecting your psyche-

Roger Ver, early adopter of Bitcoin, update on case :: Did Roger Ver's speech cause him to be targeted by the gov? :: Judge bans facial expressions in court :: Polish onion moments, a lesson in history :: Waking up to the systemic issue of police violence :: FreeIanNow.org :: Taxation is extortion :: If you don't like the US you cannot just leave :: Are kings ordained by God? :: How cults get started :: A fungus that could become the next covid :: Global warming is a scare tactic :: Reptilians on God TV :: Sarah answers prayers and is psychic :: Amazonian tribe smeared as porn addicts :: 2025-05-25 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich, Riley

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Roger Ver, early adopter of Bitcoin, update on case :: Did Roger Ver's speech cause him to be targeted by the gov? :: Judge bans facial expressions in court :: Polish onion moments, a lesson in history :: Waking up to the systemic issue of police violence :: FreeIanNow.org :: Taxation is extortion :: If you don't like the US you cannot just leave :: Are kings ordained by God? :: How cults get started :: A fungus that could become the next covid :: Global warming is a scare tactic :: Reptilians on God TV :: Sarah answers prayers and is psychic :: Amazonian tribe smeared as porn addicts :: 2025-05-25 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich, Riley

In this special episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Aaron Day and Quinten van Welzen for a powerful and hopeful discussion about Zano, digital freedom, and the future of decentralized resistance. This episode avoids the heavy tech jargon and instead explores the human philosophy and mission behind Zano — a cryptocurrency project that's much more than just a coin. Quinten breaks down how Zano enables private transactions, confidential assets, community marketplaces, and even user-generated coins, making it a full privacy-respecting ecosystem built to empower individuals around the world. We also dive into Zano's deflationary economic model, contrasting it with the unchecked inflation and debt-fueled spending of centralized governments — particularly relevant as the U.S. ramps up military budgets and inches closer to CBDC-style control through stablecoins. Aaron shares insight on the broader battle for financial freedom and privacy, including his advocacy for Roger Ver, who is facing politically motivated prosecution. We end the show with an important update on Roger's case — and why a recent Department of Justice memo could mean it should be dropped altogether. If you're looking for real tools to opt out of the digital control grid — and some much-needed inspiration — this is an episode you don't want to miss. (Length: 1:04:08)  Little Free Thinkers: 'Know Your Rights' Children's book: https://littlefreethinkers.com/  Aaron Day on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronRDayAaron's Website: https://day2024.com/ Mr_Kwibs Twitter: https://x.com/Mr_Kwibs/ Sign Roger's petition: https://www.freerogernow.org Zano Wallet: https://zano.org/downloads What is Zano?:https://docs.zano.org/docs/learn/what-is-zano/

In this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Adam Meister on X: https://x.com/TechBalt ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister 04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam's Never-Sell Strategy 05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025 08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin 10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody 12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin 18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced 19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like 23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral 27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier 29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear 31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment 33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns 35:59 - Adam's Austerity & Global Travel Tips 38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity 39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes 42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It's Not Luck 45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment 48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire 50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist 52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S. 53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding 56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World 57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency 59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings 01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay 01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis 01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic 01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays 01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset 01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners 01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret 01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture 01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy 01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions 01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots 01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off 01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin 01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating 01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet 01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a True OG I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

Chandra Duggirala & George Burke are co-founders of Portal: an ambitious project which aims to replace centralized exchanges with atomic swaps across chains. By using technologies like BitScaler, Portal OS & RAFA AI, Portal is a serious contender. ------------- Time stamps: Introducing Chandra & George (00:01:02) Portal's Mission (00:02:26) Trust Minimization Explained (00:03:32) Evolution of Portal's Technology (00:04:55) Bit Scaler (00:06:08) Removing Trust in Exchanges (00:08:28) AI Integration in Financial Markets (00:09:44) Clarification on Lightning Network (00:11:39) Bit Scaler vs. Lightning Network (00:12:04) Channel Factories Explained (00:15:27) Automated Market Makers Overview (00:18:04) Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges (00:20:57) Challenges of Atomic Swaps (00:24:15) Critique of Cross-Chain Solutions (00:25:17) Understanding Cap Structure (00:26:22) Self-Custody in Bitcoin (00:26:57) Toxic Approach to Bitcoin Values (00:28:03) Drivechains Discussion (00:28:20) Does Portal Require Any Soft Forks? (00:29:29) Quantum Security in Bitcoin (00:30:43) Critique of zk Rollups (00:33:10) User Demand in Crypto (00:34:33) Bitcoin as a Settlement Layer (00:35:25) Free Option Problem Explained (00:39:33) Demo of the Product (00:44:45) Launch Timeline for Mainnet (00:51:11) Proprietary Technology Overview (00:52:26) Is the RAFA AI Open Source? (00:54:05) Value Proposition (00:55:22) User Experience and Trust (00:56:16) Market Dynamics (00:58:37) Incentives for Value (01:00:03) Funding Round Speculation (01:00:10) Development Timeline (01:00:37) Mainnet Deployment Expectations (01:01:04) Supported Assets for Portal Swaps (01:01:49) Does Portal Compete with Exchanges? (01:02:19) Investor Relations (01:02:37) Trust Minimization Limits (01:03:37) User Feedback Impact (01:07:45) Operating System Concept (01:09:08) Integration with Other Platforms (01:10:14) Bitcoin as Settlement Layer (01:12:25) Data Storage for Swaps (01:15:10) Independent Chain Functionality (01:15:57) Quantum Security Discussion (01:16:29) Beta Testing Invitation (01:17:38) Roger Ver's Legal Situation (01:18:02) Silicon Valley Meetup Insights (01:21:10) Bitcoin Adoption Trends (01:22:30) Market Strategies and Competition (01:24:00) Bitcoin's Original Purpose (01:24:40) USD on Chain Concept (01:26:40) Community Engagement (01:28:22) Security in Crypto Exchanges (01:29:56) Conference Attendance Strategy (01:30:20)

In this unforgettable episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy Hammer sits down with Bitcoin OG and serial entrepreneur Charlie Shrem for a raw, unfiltered journey through the birth of Bitcoin, the collapse of early crypto infrastructure, and the deeply personal trials that shaped one of the industry's most iconic—and controversial—figures.Charlie opens up about how a small Israeli charity called Tikvot led him to Bitcoin, the early anarchic energy of the online forums where Satoshi once roamed, and how he helped pioneer one of the world's first Bitcoin exchanges, BitInstant, with nothing but bar mitzvah money and a handshake agreement.They talk Mt. Gox, the founding of the Bitcoin Foundation, and how a single Skype message from Roger Ver changed the course of Charlie's life. But this episode doesn't shy away from the dark turns: Charlie reflects on the moment federal agents arrested him at JFK, his experience in solitary confinement, the fallout with his family and community, and the harrowing prison conditions that tested his spirit.We also explore the redemption arc: house arrest in Pennsylvania, quiet reintegration into the crypto world, life on a boat, podcasting, venture investing—and a spiritual journey that defies binaries.Topics Covered:How PayPal freezing donations led to discovering Bitcoin;The mechanics of BitInstant and why it succeeded;Mt. Gox, Silk Road, and the cracks in early crypto;Charlie's arrest, conviction, and incarceration experience;Leaving Orthodoxy, family estrangement, and Jewish identity;Starting over, rebuilding wealth, and finding purpose;This is more than a conversation about Bitcoin—it's a story about resilience, belief, exile, and finding your people on the internet.

This Day in Legal History: Salmon P. Chase DiesOn May 7, 1873, Salmon P. Chase—former Chief Justice of the United States and one of the most prominent legal minds of his generation—died at the age of 65. Chase was a towering figure in antebellum legal and political life, best known for his ardent antislavery positions and constitutional rigor. A fierce abolitionist, he earned the nickname “Attorney General for Runaway Slaves” for his pro bono work defending fugitives in Ohio. Decades before the Civil War, Chase and Abraham Lincoln had crossed paths not as allies, but as legal adversaries. In an 1855 Illinois case—Effie Afton v. Rock Island Bridge Company—Chase represented steamboat interests, while Lincoln defended the nascent railroad industry; the trial featured two future titans on opposite sides of a commercial dispute that mirrored the country's growing sectional divisions.Despite their early courtroom rivalry and later competing candidacies for the 1860 Republican presidential nomination, Lincoln recognized Chase's legal acumen and political influence. He appointed him Secretary of the Treasury, where Chase proved instrumental in financing the Union war effort and creating a national banking system. Ever ambitious, Chase maneuvered politically from within Lincoln's cabinet, seeking the presidency even as he served. In 1864, Lincoln elevated Chase to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, where he presided over pivotal Reconstruction-era cases and the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson.As Chief Justice, Chase dissented in Bradwell v. Illinois and the Slaughter-House Cases, signaling a broader vision for the Fourteenth Amendment than the Court ultimately embraced. His dissents advocated for civil rights and economic fairness at a time when the Court was beginning to retreat from radical Reconstruction. Chase died on May 7, 1873, after collapsing in New York, ending a career that spanned law, finance, politics, and constitutional interpretation.A federal judge struck down an executive order by President Donald Trump targeting the law firm Perkins Coie, ruling it violated the First Amendment and due process protections. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell found the order to be retaliatory, noting it was motivated by the firm's past legal work and its association with political opponents, including Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign. The ruling relied heavily on Trump's own public comments—more than 20 of which were cited in the lawsuit—including social media posts and statements made during official events. These remarks, spanning from 2017 through his current term, were used to show the administration's intent to punish the firm for its perceived political stance.Trump's directive revoked security clearances for the firm's lawyers, blocked federal contracts, and limited their access to government officials. Howell emphasized that the problem wasn't Trump's personal criticisms but the official actions taken against the firm based on those views. The case illustrates how Trump's characteristic unfiltered commentary undermined legal defenses by revealing the political motivations behind executive actions. Howell also cited similar coercive behavior toward other major law firms, some of which made significant concessions to avoid being targeted. Legal experts noted that this ruling could influence outcomes in related cases involving other firms.How Trump's own words helped him lose a fight with law firm Perkins Coie | ReutersSamsung Electronics announced that its subsidiary, Harman International, will acquire the audio business of U.S.-based Masimo for $350 million. The move is aimed at bolstering Samsung's position in the global consumer audio market, which is projected to grow from $60.8 billion in 2025 to $70 billion by 2029. The company emphasized that integrating Masimo's audio operations with Harman will enhance its sound technology offerings and create synergies across its mobile, TV, and home appliance divisions. The deal aligns with Samsung's broader strategy to pursue significant mergers and acquisitions to address investor concerns and drive growth. Samsung reaffirmed its commitment to delivering concrete M&A outcomes during its annual shareholder meeting in March.Samsung Electronics says unit Harman acquires Masimo's audio business for $350 mln | ReutersA growing number of wealthy defendants are pursuing pardons from President Donald Trump, some spending over $1 million on legal teams, lobbyists, and consultants to improve their chances. The pardon process under Trump's second term has become informal and politically charged, with access and loyalty appearing to play major roles in who receives clemency. Business figures such as Trevor Milton, founder of Nikola Corp., have successfully received pardons after building political connections, contributing to Trump's campaign, and framing their prosecutions as examples of a weaponized justice system.Traditional channels for clemency through the Justice Department have largely been bypassed, replaced by direct appeals to the White House and advocacy from influential allies. Lawyers well-connected to Trump's circle are reportedly charging premium fees to prepare pardon bids. High-profile figures including crypto executives Sam Bankman-Fried and Roger Ver, as well as media entrepreneur Carlos Watson, have sought or secured relief through this unofficial route. Trump's administration claims it is correcting injustices, but critics argue the system now favors those with money and political ties.Lawyers Are Quoting $1 Million in Fees to Get Pardons to TrumpA federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with layoffs at three small federal agencies, issuing a preliminary injunction against a March 14 executive order that aimed to eliminate or drastically reduce the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Chief Judge John McConnell ruled that the order was likely unlawful, calling it “arbitrary and capricious” and in conflict with the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by bypassing Congress's authority to make laws and allocate funding.The coalition of states challenging the order argued the closures would cause immediate harm, and McConnell agreed, noting that MBDA had essentially been reduced to zero staff, making it impossible to administer its programs. The ruling rejected the administration's claim that the harms were merely speculative and emphasized that irreparable harm had already occurred. The judge also denied a request by the Trump administration to delay enforcement of the injunction. The legal fight is ongoing, but the decision represents a significant obstacle to Trump's broader efforts to restructure the federal government by executive order.Trump Must Halt Layoffs at Three Small Agencies, Judge Says (1) This is a public episode. 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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)

Privacy has had a couple of rough years: companies & protocols shut down, developers got arrested, governments issued new regulations... regardless, Rockstar Dev & Max Hillebrand join the show to discuss privacy & open source tools for sovereignty.

Alu calls in about utilitarian arguments for government :: Roger Ver's case :: How many people caught the welfare bug during covid? :: Welfare will eventually cause productive people to revolt :: Philosophical side of AI :: AIs that wont answer questions because woke :: How can we pull AI in a more libertarian direction? :: Mainstream media's control over people's minds :: Unschooling :: Ian Freeman's case :: Free will :: Ian's plea deal offer that he didn't take :: Riley's 420 rally :: Blind people being affected by DOGE cuts :: Taxation is mind control :: Against IP laws :: Sarah's impressive complaining :: Should we still be mad about things that happened to our ancestors? :: Holocaust denial :: Trump seeking third term :: 2025-03-30 3/30/2025 :: HOSTS :: Bonnie, Mark, Penguin

Alu calls in about utilitarian arguments for government :: Roger Ver's case :: How many people caught the welfare bug during covid? :: Welfare will eventually cause productive people to revolt :: Philosophical side of AI :: AIs that wont answer questions because woke :: How can we pull AI in a more libertarian direction? :: Mainstream media's control over people's minds :: Unschooling :: Ian Freeman's case :: Free will :: Ian's plea deal offer that he didn't take :: Riley's 420 rally :: Blind people being affected by DOGE cuts :: Taxation is mind control :: Against IP laws :: Sarah's impressive complaining :: Should we still be mad about things that happened to our ancestors? :: Holocaust denial :: Trump seeking third term :: 3/30/2025 :: HOSTS :: Bonnie, Mark, Penguin

Corbin Fraser is the new CEO of Bitcoin.com. In this episode, he talks about the Scaling Wars, his perspective as a BCH advocate, and the lessons the market taught him over the years. Also, he explains why the news section of Bitcoin.com improved. Introducing Corbin Fraser (00:00:50) Bitcoin.com's Evolution (00:01:52) Support for Multiple Cryptocurrencies (00:03:05) Challenges of Tribalism in Crypto (00:06:51) Origins of Bitcoin Cash (00:09:07) The Scaling Wars (00:12:14) Misconceptions About BCH Leadership (00:15:23) The Meme Warfare (00:18:31) Promoting Token Swaps (00:20:09) Bitcoin.com News and Geopolitics (00:21:16) Respect for Peter Schiff (00:22:01) Occupy Wall Street Insights (00:22:12) Bitcoin Cash vs Bitcoin Debate (00:24:25) Vitalik's Perspective on Forks (00:25:04) Nomenclature and Propaganda (00:26:17) Cola Wars Analogy (00:28:31) Future of Bitcoin Block Size (00:29:56) Lightning Network Adoption Challenges (00:30:04) Alternative Layer 2 Solutions (00:31:27) Lightning Network's Technical Limits (00:32:33) Bitcoin SV and Centralization Concerns (00:33:42) Impact of Community Divisions (00:34:44) Chaos of Forks in 2017 (00:36:58) Bitcoin.com's Business Approach (00:40:04) Lightning Network Whitepaper Block Size (00:41:06) Discussion on AI and Block Size (00:42:39) Satoshi's Misjudgments (00:43:46) Censorship and Community Chaos (00:45:34) Personal Losses During the Block Size Wars (00:47:08) Bitcoin Cash's Price Surge to $3000 (00:47:38) Miner Hesitation (00:48:30) Current Features of BCH (00:51:55) Emergence of Cash Tokens & Failure of SLP (00:56:02) Building on UTXO (01:00:18) Ethereum's Rise Post-Scaling Wars (01:02:10) SushiSwap & DeFi Summer (01:03:53) Vampire Liquidity Attack (01:05:08) Speculation Around Chef Nomi (01:06:27) Development of Aave & Compound (01:07:30) Community Dynamics in BCH (01:08:32) Debate on Development Tax (01:09:43) Amaury Sechet's Influence and Community Split (01:10:14) Forking and Community Fragmentation (01:12:12) Transition to Ethereum and DeFi (01:14:39) The Role of Multi-Chain Strategies (01:19:12) Privacy and Zano (01:20:41) Operational Security and Privacy in Crypto (01:23:09) Government Regulation and Crypto Development (01:24:31) Zano's Hybrid PoW/PoS Consensus (01:25:56) Fact-Checking from Bitcoin Cash Podcast (01:27:13) Bitcoin Cash Upgrade Schedule (01:28:14) Twitter Spaces Collaboration (01:28:47) Privacy Solutions in BCH (01:29:29) Mike Hearn's Prediction on Forks (01:30:05) Misleading Media Influence (01:30:57) Dollar Cost Averaging Strategy (01:31:50) Self-Custody Solutions (01:32:02) Ownership of Bitcoin.com (01:33:54) Roger Ver's Contributions (01:34:22) Support for Roger Ver (01:36:25) Government's Stance on Crypto (01:38:47) Reading Roger's Defense (01:39:59) Misinterpretations of Roger's Position (01:41:08) Evolution of Roger Ver's Views (01:42:31) Market Humbling Experiences (01:42:54) Elon Musk's Influence (01:43:37) Current Crypto Market Sentiment (01:45:01) Celebrity Influence on Crypto (01:46:05) Kanye West's Coin Speculation (01:47:01) Kanye's Meme Coin Ventures (01:48:05) The Decline of Meme Coin Interest (01:49:16) Overvaluation in Crypto Projects (01:50:50) Block Size Wars Reflection (01:51:48) State Actors and Bitcoin's Challenges (01:52:51) Blockstream's Business Struggles (01:54:41) Developer Commitment and Innovation (01:56:34) Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin Adoption (02:00:05) Future of Stablecoins and CBDCs (02:01:33) Block Size Debate and Social Consensus (02:04:08) George Hotz's Perspective on Innovation (02:06:48) Ethereum's Rapid Development (02:09:07) Ethereum's Challenges (02:11:29) Bitcoin's Cautious Approach (02:12:05) Testing Protocols (02:13:15) User Education on Risks (02:15:35) Brock Pierce's Influence (02:16:21) Community Engagement (02:18:17) Listing Criteria for New Coin on Bitcoin dot com Wallet (02:20:34) Integration of Privacy Coins (02:22:58) Zano's Potential (02:24:01) User Confusion with Bitcoin Domains (02:28:21) BSV Integration Decision (02:30:36) Balanced News Coverage (02:32:04) Introduction to New Developments (02:33:07) Embracing a Broader Crypto Perspective (02:34:05) Closing Remarks (02:34:46) Final Thoughts and Future Plans (02:35:03)

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Trump to end the IRS? :: Trump trade wars :: Dave Ridley calls about reopenNH :: should vaccines be required for services? :: Turd Fergusen calls about public/private hospitals :: Real McCoy calls about altcoin news interview of Roger Ver who mentions Ian Freeman:: libertytools.io :: John calls about immigration and job markets :: Tim in FL suggests under bidding :: Skeeter's mom thinks he's sexy and then he lies about Roger :: Paul calls about Roger and tax law :: Tom Woods cruise will stop in Honduras :: Dayna in Michigan calls concerned about missed show night, thanks libertarians for Trump votes :: Is Trump an insider playing an outsider? :: David in NM calls about something he never gets to because of his bigotry :: Michael calls to ask how Ian is :: Sarah in NM calls about bicycle activist getting killed by hit and run :: :: 2025-02-01 :: Stu, Mark, Bonnie

Trump to end the IRS? :: Trump trade wars :: Dave Ridley calls about reopenNH :: should vaccines be required for services? :: Turd Fergusen calls about public/private hospitals :: Real McCoy calls about altcoin news interview of Roger Ver who mentions Ian Freeman:: libertytools.io :: John calls about immigration and job markets :: Tim in FL suggests under bidding :: Skeeter's mom thinks he's sexy and then he lies about Roger :: Paul calls about Roger and tax law :: Tom Woods cruise will stop in Honduras :: Dayna in Michigan calls concerned about missed show night, thanks libertarians for Trump votes :: Is Trump an insider playing an outsider? :: David in NM calls about something he never gets to because of his bigotry :: Michael calls to ask how Ian is :: Sarah in NM calls about bicycle activist getting killed by hit and run :: :: 2025-02-01 :: Stu, Mark, Bonnie

Topics covered between 00:02:11 and 00:48:33* Stock Market - Recovery or Dead Cat Bounce* Technological and Economic Implications: “Crash Human Wages” - “inevitably and necessarily”* Forget Digital ID — SMART Cities Will Use BiometricTopics covered between 00:49:31 and 01:30:15 Another Day, Another AI: A new AI video generator named "QWN" (pronounced "Quinn") has been introduced, which is free but highly censored, notably refusing to generate content with historical figures like George Washington.Musk's Twitter acquisition was always about what he's rolling out now X (formerly Twitter) is expanding into financial services, partnering with Visa for digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment features, aiming to become an "everything app" similar to WeChat.Roger Ver is seeking a pardon from Trump, arguing he's a victim of political persecution for his crypto advocacy and offering to be an evangelist for TrumpTopics covered between 01:32:59 and 02:02:01Decade-Long Battle Against Baby Part Trafficking Ends in VictoryShocking undercover videos where abortion providers discussed selling fetal organs for profit - even bargaining over parts like hearts and livers while eating! But Kamala Harris and her successor Xavier Becerra ignored the crimes and prosecuted the journalistsThe investigation uncovered that none other than Francis Collins and Anthony Fauci were among the recipients of these procured parts, using them for experiments like creating humanized miceA Brave New World: Meanwhile, the narrative takes a darker turn with the mention of new fertility research aiming to create babies from single individuals, hinting at a future where traditional family structures could be replaced by state-controlled "hatcheries" - a chilling nod to dystopian eugenics.Topics covered between 02:03:46 and 02:53:40 Navigating Economic Seas with David Bahnsen: Insights on Policy, Markets, and the FutureIntroduction:David Bahnsen, founder of the Bahnsen Group, joins the conversation with over $6 million in assets under management.Recognized by Barron's, Forbes, and Financial Times as one of America's top financial advisors.Economic and Policy Insights:Government Efficiency and Doge: Discussion on government commissions aimed at reducing waste, with a critical look at whether these efforts will have real impact or remain superficial.Fiscal Challenges: Highlighting the difficulties in managing federal spending, especially with entitlements like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, which constitute a significant portion of the budget.Tariffs and Trade:Tariff Strategy: Bahnsen describes tariffs as negotiation tools rather than permanent policy, aimed at achieving broader policy objectives like border security and geopolitical influence.Tax Policy:Tax Reform: Discussion on extending or making permanent the tax cuts from 2017, and the complexities of tax policy within the political landscape.No Tax on Tips: A firm stance on fulfilling campaign promises like not taxing tips, reflecting Trump's campaign rhetoric.Economic Growth and AI Market Disruption:Business Expensing: Advocacy for 100% immediate business expensing to stimulate growth without government spending.Market Observations: Analysis of recent market volatility, particularly in tech sectors like AI and Nvidia, suggesting caution against overvaluation and speculative bubbles.Cryptocurrency and Financial Systems:Bitcoin and Crypto Market: Skepticism about cryptocurrencies as a stable reserve or currency, emphasizing their volatility and the impracticality of a Bitcoin reserve for the U.S.De-banking and Privacy: Concerns about privacy and control in financial systems, with a critique of the potential for backdoor CBDC functionality through stable coins."Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life” by David BahnsenPhilosophy of Work: Bahnsen's book, "Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life," exploring the intersection of work, purpose, and conservative values.  Bahnsen's perspective on work as integral to human dignity and purpose, critiquing notions like universal basic income and reduced work weeks.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Topics covered between 00:02:11 and 00:48:33* Stock Market - Recovery or Dead Cat Bounce* Technological and Economic Implications: “Crash Human Wages” - “inevitably and necessarily”* Forget Digital ID — SMART Cities Will Use BiometricTopics covered between 00:49:31 and 01:30:15 Another Day, Another AI: A new AI video generator named "QWN" (pronounced "Quinn") has been introduced, which is free but highly censored, notably refusing to generate content with historical figures like George Washington.Musk's Twitter acquisition was always about what he's rolling out now X (formerly Twitter) is expanding into financial services, partnering with Visa for digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment features, aiming to become an "everything app" similar to WeChat.Roger Ver is seeking a pardon from Trump, arguing he's a victim of political persecution for his crypto advocacy and offering to be an evangelist for TrumpTopics covered between 01:32:59 and 02:02:01Decade-Long Battle Against Baby Part Trafficking Ends in VictoryShocking undercover videos where abortion providers discussed selling fetal organs for profit - even bargaining over parts like hearts and livers while eating! But Kamala Harris and her successor Xavier Becerra ignored the crimes and prosecuted the journalistsThe investigation uncovered that none other than Francis Collins and Anthony Fauci were among the recipients of these procured parts, using them for experiments like creating humanized miceA Brave New World: Meanwhile, the narrative takes a darker turn with the mention of new fertility research aiming to create babies from single individuals, hinting at a future where traditional family structures could be replaced by state-controlled "hatcheries" - a chilling nod to dystopian eugenics.Topics covered between 02:03:46 and 02:53:40 Navigating Economic Seas with David Bahnsen: Insights on Policy, Markets, and the FutureIntroduction:David Bahnsen, founder of the Bahnsen Group, joins the conversation with over $6 million in assets under management.Recognized by Barron's, Forbes, and Financial Times as one of America's top financial advisors.Economic and Policy Insights:Government Efficiency and Doge: Discussion on government commissions aimed at reducing waste, with a critical look at whether these efforts will have real impact or remain superficial.Fiscal Challenges: Highlighting the difficulties in managing federal spending, especially with entitlements like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, which constitute a significant portion of the budget.Tariffs and Trade:Tariff Strategy: Bahnsen describes tariffs as negotiation tools rather than permanent policy, aimed at achieving broader policy objectives like border security and geopolitical influence.Tax Policy:Tax Reform: Discussion on extending or making permanent the tax cuts from 2017, and the complexities of tax policy within the political landscape.No Tax on Tips: A firm stance on fulfilling campaign promises like not taxing tips, reflecting Trump's campaign rhetoric.Economic Growth and AI Market Disruption:Business Expensing: Advocacy for 100% immediate business expensing to stimulate growth without government spending.Market Observations: Analysis of recent market volatility, particularly in tech sectors like AI and Nvidia, suggesting caution against overvaluation and speculative bubbles.Cryptocurrency and Financial Systems:Bitcoin and Crypto Market: Skepticism about cryptocurrencies as a stable reserve or currency, emphasizing their volatility and the impracticality of a Bitcoin reserve for the U.S.De-banking and Privacy: Concerns about privacy and control in financial systems, with a critique of the potential for backdoor CBDC functionality through stable coins."Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life” by David BahnsenPhilosophy of Work: Bahnsen's book, "Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life," exploring the intersection of work, purpose, and conservative values.  Bahnsen's perspective on work as integral to human dignity and purpose, critiquing notions like universal basic income and reduced work weeks.If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7 Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

Protect Your Retirement W/ a Gold or Silver IRA: https://www.sgtreportgold.com/ or CALL( 877) 646-5347 - Noble Gold is Who I Trust ------- My Digital Money: The BITCOIN & Crypto IRA Platform For Retirement Investing! https://www.mydigitalmoney.com/   Bitcoin has pulled back slightly from its recent all time high of $108,000 as the market makers take out the stop sells to acquire cheap Bitcoin for BlackRock. Meanwhile, Roger Ver's new book 'Hijacking Bitcoin' is shedding new light on the 2017 Bitcoin fork which created Bitcoin Cash. It's a gripping story which raises compelling questions about the world's most valuable crypto currency and the very future of "digital money" itself. Thanks for tuning in.   WATCH the entire interview with Scott Patterson HERE: https://home.solari.com/hijacking-bitcoin-the-hidden-history-of-btc-with-steve-patterson/   https://rumble.com/embed/v5zh2tw/?pub=2peuz

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Roger Ver is "Bitcoin Jesus"; he's been investing in the world's first cryptocurrency since its cost was measured in pennies. Today, he's a billionaire being targeted by the Biden Administration, which wants him imprisoned for the rest of his life. Roger has been silenced by lawfare, so he joins Charlie with his lawyer to speak on his behalf. Plus, Ryan Girdusky talks about the birthright citizenship sham, and the odds that Trump's Cabinet picks will get through the Congress.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin promoter and investor, has been arrested in Spain and is set to be extradited by a U.S. regime whose procedure with him and whose arguments against him make obvious that he is being targeted for who he is rather than for what he is alleged to have done. It is urgent that we publicize his case. Steve Patterson and Robert Barnes join us. Sponsors: : Code: WOODS &  Help Roger: Book Mentioned: Robert Barnes' Website: