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2020 has been a defining year for Bitcoin, with the world reeling from a global pandemic, the necessity of hard money is more apparent than ever. With the worst of the bear market behind us, 2020 looked to be a promising year for Bitcoin. However, in March with the coronavirus outbreak, markets went into freefall and Bitcoin was no exception, dropping over 40% in a day and hitting yearly lows of ~$4,000. By the time of the halving on May 11th Bitcoin had recovered from this drop. With the increased scarcity and massive amounts of money printing, debasing fiat currencies and the increased threat of high inflation, institutional investors began moving into Bitcoin. With MicroStrategy, Square and MassMutual, amongst others, transferring part of their treasuries into Bitcoin. While institutional interest in Bitcoin dominated the headlines in 2020, Bitcoin continues to be a powerful tool for freedom, for those who live under oppressive regimes. Notably in Belarus, where government workers are striking in protest against the rigged elections. The Human Rights Foundation have supported them by setting up the Belarus Solidarity Fund. They are using Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant way of getting money to those striking to supplement their lost wages. To round off 2020, I talk to Matt Odell, co-host of Tales From the Crypt. We discuss everything in Bitcoin in 2020, from price action and institutional investment to government reaction to coronavirus and privacy.

"Does anybody really believe that, having fully understood the choice they face, any individual would choose to save in a self-referentially mispriced toxic loan rather than a provably sound digital bearer asset? Or, more simply still, that they will think it makes less sense to hold money that is a pure asset than money that is literally defined as a liability? Why not opt into a financial system that is built on trustless verifiability rather than unverifiable trust?" - Allen Farrington Today's amazing read simply needs to be listened to. Bitcoin is Venice, a continuation of the Wittgenstein's Money series from Allen F. Don't forget to follow Allen on Twitter & Medium. Check out the original article below to drop applause and check out Allen's other amazing work:https://allenfarrington.medium.com/bitcoin-is-venice-8414dda42070 Audio for his other recent piece, Wittgenstein's Money (And other article mentioned in the show) can be found below:https://bitcoinaudible.com/?p=5659Follow up to Wittgenstein's Money - Guy's Take #40:https://bitcoinaudible.com/?p=5661Bitcoin is Worse is Better:https://bitcoinaudible.com/?p=3491Walking Tall - Guy's Take #36:https://bitcoinaudible.com/?p=4933Hayek's Use of Knowledge in Society:https://bitcoinaudible.com/?p=2902 A huge Thank You to the Bitcoin Audible Sponsors:BitBox - Minimal, user friendly, secure, Swiss made, open source, hardware wallet (guyswann.com/BitBox)LVL.co - The first Free, no-fee exchange & Bitcoin banking services! (guyswann.com/lvl)

Patents help protect the intellectual property of inventors and creators, but on occasion those same creators choose to make their works available to everyone, free of charge. Unfortunately, some predatory entities, known as patent trolls, prey on the users of these technologies through the civil courts. Their latest target? Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, which is why blockchain industry leaders and legal experts - including today's guests, Stephan Kinsella & Jed Grant - have come together to form the Open Crypto Alliance, a group dedicated to preserving cryptocurrency & bitcoin technology's open-source origins. About the Guests: (Norman) Stephan Kinsella is an attorney and libertarian writer in Houston. He was previously General Counsel for Applied Optoelectronics, Inc., a partner with Duane Morris, and adjunct law professor at South Texas College of Law. A registered patent attorney and former adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law, he received an LL.M. (international business law) from King's College London-University of London, a JD from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU, and BSEE and MSEE degrees from LSU. He has spoken, lectured and published widely on both legal topics, including intellectual property law and international law, and also on various areas of libertarian legal theory. Libertarian-related publications include Property, Freedom, and Society: Essays in Honor of Hans-Hermann Hoppe (co-editor, with Jrg Guido Hlsmann, Mises Institute, 2009); Against Intellectual Property (Mises Institute, 2008); and Law in a Libertarian World: Legal Foundations of a Free Society (Papinian Press, 2021). Forthcoming works include Copy This Book: The Case for Abolishing Intellectual Property (Papinian Press, 2022). Kinsella's legal publications include International Investment, Political Risk, and Dispute Resolution: A Practitioner's Guide (Oxford, 2020); Online Contract Formation (Oceana, 2004); Trademark Practice and Forms (Oxford & West/Thomson Reuters 2001'“2013); World Online Business Law (Oxford, 2003'“2011); Digest of Commercial Laws of the World (Oxford, 1998-2013); Protecting Foreign Investment Under International Law: Legal Aspects of Political Risk (Oceana Publications, 1997); and Louisiana Civil Law Dictionary (Quid Pro Books, 2011). Kinsella is a co-founder and member of the Advisory Council for the Open Crypto Alliance (2020'“), a member of the Editorial Board of Reason Papers (2009'“), a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the Molinari Review (2014'“), a member of the Advisory Board of the Lexington Books (Rowman & Littlefield) series Capitalist Thought: Studies in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (2013'“), Founder and Director of the Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom (2010'“present), and legal advisor to LBRY (2015'“). Previously, he was Founder and Executive Editor of Libertarian Papers (2009'“2018), a Senior Fellow for the Ludwig von Mises Institute (2009'“2013), a member of the Advisory Council of the Government Waste and Over-regulation Council of the Our America Initiative (2014'“2017), Book Review Editor of the Journal of Libertarian Studies (Mises Institute, 2000'“2004), a member of the Editorial Board of The Journal of Peace, Prosperity & Freedom (Liberty Australia, 2012'“2016), a member of the Advisory Panel of the Center for a Stateless Society (C4SS) (2009'“2012), and served as Chair of the Computer Law Subcommittee of the Federalist Society's Intellectual Property Practice Group. ***** Jed Grant is a creative entrepreneur and consummate technology, security and finance professional. Currently he occupies several professional and pro-bono mandates. In addition to his founding and leadership role in KYC3, he is also a founding partner of the boutique intelligence consulting firm Sandstone SA. He is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Luxembourg, School of Finance, where he tea

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2020 has been a year unlike any, even before the coronavirus pandemic, the global economy was showing signs of stress. With the outbreak, the spread of the virus and subsequent lockdowns, governments worldwide resorted to unprecedented levels of monetary and fiscal stimulus to keep the flailing economy afloat. With the record levels of money printing and the ballooning money supply, many earmarked 2020 as the year that Bitcoin could prove itself. In the last few days, Bitcoin has hit all-time highs of around $24,000, but unlike 2017, it is not just retail investors that have flocked to Bitcoin. MicroStrategy has paved the way for institutional investors to own Bitcoin by not only converting $450m of their treasury to Bitcoin but raising an additional $650m by way of a convertible senior note sale to buy more Bitcoin. MicroStrategy, legendary macro investors Paul Tudor Jones and Stanley Druckenmiller have taken positions in Bitcoin, signalling a new era of Bitcoin investors. In this interview, I am joined by Lyn Alden, a macroeconomist and founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy. We discuss the coronavirus pandemic's impact, the increase in the broad money supply, high inflation and institutional investment in Bitcoin.

Lamar Wilson is a long time bitcoiner, software developer and entrepreneur. He cofounded the Black Bitcoin Billionaires club on Clubhouse and holds court there just about every day giving away sats and doing Satoshi's work.

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Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury Secretary of the United States, is looking to implement a new regulation that would require financial institutions to verify the identity of both senders and recipients of any Bitcoin transaction, over $3000. A few weeks ago, Coinbase CEO, Brian Armstrong tweeted that Mnuchin was looking to 'rush out' new regulation before the end of President Trump's term in office. This regulation is not without opposition and Coin Center is addressing many concerns with the new rules and the method in which they are being passed. In this interview, I talk to Jerry Brito and Peter Van Valkenburgh, Coin Center Executive Director and Research Director. We discuss the implications of the new regulations, the key issues and what you can do to prevent them from passing.

Do not forget to subscribe to the new Fed Watch: Bitcoin and Macro new feed. Search for 'œFed Watch - Bitcoin and Macro' on your podcast app. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fed-watch-bitcoin-and-macro/id1543640492 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOV5M-T3GcsJAq8QKaf0lg Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine's Fed Watch podcast, Christian Keroles and Ansel Lindner give an update on central bank news in relation to bitcoin. This is the only podcast that tackles this intersection of macro and bitcoin, from a realistic and skeptical point of view. The cracks in the legacy financial system are fairly evident at this point, but it is not going to be a quick and easy transition to what is next. Bitcoin's niche is growing and muscling into the territory of the legacy system. But it will happen in phases, without a centralized plan. This podcast examines that point friction.

Crypto is evolving rapidly as an asset class - analysts now have to wade through terabytes of data to surface opportunities that may generate alpha. At the center of this is Dune Analytics, a community-driven data platform favored by crypto diehards. Founder Frederik Haga (@hagaetc) joins us to discuss: How do analysts generate alpha from onchain data?Why data dashboards are the new financial reportsWhat is community driven data?Host: Jason Choi (@MrJasonChoi). This show is not financial advice; show host and guest may hold some of the assets discussed.

My guest is Jameson Lopp, he calls himself a professional cypherpunk. His mission is to use his skills as a technologist to build tools that empower individuals. Our topic is nicely called "clean" mining or to say it in a more distinct way: censored mining. Is this an attack on Bitcoin and what are the possible strategies and outcomes? Jameson is the Co-founder & CTO of Casa a company dedicated to helping you to secure your bitcoin. It's the second time that Jameson is my guest, listen to our previous interview here. Topics: Government friendly mining or an attack on Bitcoin? Geo-political aspects, US hegemony Bitcoin mining explainer and definition of miners Tools used: KYC-ing miners and censoring transactions Possible outcomes? Worst case scenario Counteracting: Game theory, economics, technical aspects Shownotes on the episode page

Comedienne, writer, activist & former sex worker Kaytlin Bailey joins Tatiana for a fascinating talk about a variety of subjects, from the history of the sex workers' rights movement in America to her in-development one-woman-show,Whore's Eye View. From discussions on censorship to exploitation of labor to even some book talk, it's a show you won't want to miss. About the Guest: Kaytlin Bailey is a contrarian by nature and a provocateur by trade. Bailey is stand-up comic, sex worker rights advocate and writer. She started The Oldest Profession Podcast in 2017. In 2018 she returned to politics as the Director of Communications for Decriminalize Sex Work. In 2020 Bailey founded Old Pro Productions, Inc. where she continues her stubborn crusade against whorephobia. If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to1Q2QHoNowg8D2QzWhBQU1YrraG771aCpgS More Info: Tatiana Moroz '“https://tatianamoroz.com Crypto Media Hub '“https://cryptomediahub.com Kaytlin Bailey '“https://kaytlinbailey.com The Oldest Profession Podcast '“https://theoldestprofessionpodcast.com The Old Pro Project '“https://oldproproject.com Friends and Sponsors of the Show: The Tatiana Show '“https://thetatianashow.com Global Crypto Advisors '“http://globalcryptoadvisors.io Recommended & Discussed Media: A Vindication of the Rights of Whores '“https://amzn.to/3aydFdf $pread: The Best of the Magazine that Illuminated the Sex Industry and Started a Media Revolution '“https://amzn.to/3u7QOwZ Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships '“https://amzn.to/3k2J6PP The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love '“https://amzn.to/3ueVYav *You have been listening to the Tatiana Show. This show may contain adult content, language, and humor and is intended for mature audiences. If that's not you, please stop listening. Nothing you hear on The Tatiana Show is intended as financial advice, legal advice, or really, anything other than entertainment. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Oh, and if you're hearing us on an affiliate network, the ideas and views expressed on this show are not necessarily those of the network you are listening on, or of any sponsors or any affiliate products you may hear about on the show.

Eric Hailar joins Tatiana for catch-up session, talking life in the COVID world, the pop culture he's been using to pass the time, the novel he's working on, living in America under Biden vs. Trump, whether a peaceful divorce from the federal government is possible, masks vs. no masks, and more! About the Guest: Eric Hailar is a writer, blogger & podcaster. In his own words... "I have a lifetime love for all things freedom. Like many of you, I became skeptical of government 'solutions'. It seemed like they were the cause of the problems in the first place. So what real solution could they come with? "In the early 2000's I was duped by George W. Bush with all of his campaign promises about ending foreign intervention, and not going around starting new wars in order to enrich the military industrial complex's cronies. After the September the eleventh attacks, he forgot about that and started a terror war that is still being waged today. "I decided in July of 2017 to start this podcast. I had thoughts and feelings I needed to get out into the world and a podcast seemed to me like a wonderful way to do that. It all started with me talking to myself in the car. Now I have guests on and we talk about our experiences and the world around us, and our desire to be free." If you like this content, please send a tip with BTC to1Q2QHoNowg8D2QzWhBQU1YrraG771aCpgS More Info: Tatiana Moroz '“https://www.tatianamoroz.com Crypto Media Hub '“https://www.cryptomediahub.com Rebel With A Cause '“ https://rebelwithacausepodcast.com Friends and Sponsors of the Show: Let's Talk Bitcoin '“https://letstalkbitcoin.com Proof of Love '“https://www.proofoflovecast.com Global Crypto Advisors '“http://globalcryptoadvisors.com *You have been listening to Proof of Love. This show may contain adult content, language, and humor and is intended for mature audiences. If that's not you, please stop listening. Nothing you hear on Proof of Love is intended as financial advice, legal advice, therapy or really, anything other than entertainment. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt. Oh, and if you're hearing us on an affiliate network, the ideas and views expressed on this show, are not necessarily those of the network you are listening on, or of any sponsors or any affiliate products you may hear about on the show.

On this episode of the Unhashed Podcast, we take a break from out regular weekly news wrap-up. Instead, Mario and Ruben dig into fundamental questions about bitcoin - What gives it value? Can you care about "number go up" and not about censorship resistance? Do devs control bitcoin? For the second half of the show, we do a monster overview of all possible scaling avenues, from present working implementations (Liquid and Lightning Network), experimental projects (statechains), those still being researched (softchains, spacechains, drivechains, SNARKs), and the classic methods of blocksize increases and improvements to bitcoin script (like segwit and taproot). We finish off by announcing a new and totally novel scaling solution destined to solve the issue once and for all.Ruben's Research (statechains, spacechains, softchains): https://tiny.cc/somsenVan Wirdum Sjorsnado episode on drivechains: https://youtu.be/DhU6nsB5Z-0Mario's Webinar on Lightning: https://youtu.be/sjwyubGhLOwIETF on Rough Consensus: https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc728

This week for the Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Bitcoin Magazine advisor, Matt Odell sits down with Anthony Scaramucci the CEO of Skybridge Capital to discuss his Bitcoin Fund and his thoughts on Bitcoin. Scaramucci's echoing of Bitcoin first principles thinking at the institutional investor class is incredibly validating of the Bitcoin narrative. Anthony explains why he could not invest in Bitcoin at sub $1,000 because the asset was simply not large enough for his funds strategy. According to Scaramucci, Bitcoin is more useful and interesting to him at these levels than they were back then. Scaramucci explains that he stills believes that we are still early in Bitcoins long term trajectory but at the same time feels very confident that Bitcoin will be the category winner in the greater cryptocurrency space. This is an incredibly bullish interview as Anthony demonstrates extreme alignment with the narratives and predictions that hard core Bitcoin enthusiasts have been making for years. Please enjoy this conversation with Anthony Scaramucci and Matt Odell.