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  • BF226 - The Grind Continues: Bitcoin, AI Power, CLARITY and the Fight Over BIP 110 - 7/26/26
    🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 225
    The Grind Continues: Bitcoin, AI Power, CLARITY and the Fight Over BIP 110

    Date: July 26, 2026

    Block Height: 959719
    Moscow Time: 1544
    Fees: 1 / 3 /3

     

    In this episode:

    In this episode, we examine Bitcoin's steady recovery as institutional ETF inflows improve and the market begins to stabilize despite rising oil prices, elevated real yields, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. We explore the growing convergence between Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence infrastructure, the evolving economics of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the latest developments surrounding the CLARITY Act in Washington. We also dive into the spirited debate over BIP 110 and Bitcoin governance, recap the most insightful conversations from the Bitcoin podcast universe, feature Week 10 of A Bitcoin Way of Life, and share an update on all four Bitcoin Fortress books—including a teaser for what's coming next.

     

    Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

     

    Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

    Hope Without Illusion - A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 10

    https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-10

     

    Bitcoin Fortress Books:

    • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

    • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

    • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

    • The Architecture of Money

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      NEWS (July 19, 2026 – July 26, 2026)

      Bitcoin market and macro
      1. Bitcoin Rally Faces Key Test at $68,000 — CoinDesk
      2. Optimistic Signals Meet a $68,000 Wall — The Block
      3. Bitcoin Hits One-Month High Above $66,000 — CoinDesk
      4. Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Nears $400 Million — Bitcoin Magazine
      5. Bitcoin Bulls Face a Historic Real-Yield Test — CoinDesk
      6. Bitcoin Retreats as Oil Tops $85 — CoinDesk
      7. Bitcoin Wilts as Oil and Rates Rise — CoinDesk
      8. VanEck Mid-July 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck — VanEck
        9. Mining, AI, and treasury companies
        1. Hut 8 Signs $9.8 Billion AI Data-Center Lease — Reuters
        2. Big Tech’s AI Backstops and TeraWulf — Financial Times
        3. Smarter Web Company Sells Bitcoin to Repay Debt — Bitcoin Magazine
        4. Strategy Bitcoin Sales Highlight Treasury-Company Pressure — Reuters
        5. Jack Mallers Steps Down at Twenty One Capital — The Block
          6. CLARITY Act and public policy
          1. Fidelity Backs the CLARITY Act — Bitcoin Magazine
          2. Senator Warren’s Statement on the Revised CLARITY Act — Senate Banking Committee
          3. Progressives Pressure Senator Gillibrand Over Crypto Bill — Axios
          4. State Department Freedom Technology Program — Bitcoin Magazine
          5. Bitcoin Magazine News: Goldman Sachs, Kazakhstan and CLARITY Developments
            6. Bitcoin protocol and podcast universe
            1. Stephan Livera Podcast 757: Lyn Alden on BIP 110 and Fiscal Dominance
            2. Stephan Livera Podcast 758: Daniel Buchner on BIP 110
            3. Rabbit Hole Recap 417: The Grind Continues
              4. 1 hr 1 min
            4. BF225 - Top Bitcoin News - 7/19/26
              🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 225

              Date: July 19, 2026

              Block Height: 958758
              Moscow Time: 1547
              Fees: 1 / 3 /4

               

              In this episode:

              In Episode 225 of The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we examine one of the most consequential weeks for Bitcoin in recent months. We unpack the macro forces driving Bitcoin's price action, including cooler inflation data, Federal Reserve policy, and renewed geopolitical tensions. We take a deep dive into Strategy's Bitcoin sales and what they reveal about the emerging Bitcoin treasury-company model, explore the growing debate surrounding BIP-110 and the future of Bitcoin governance, and review important developments in regulation, institutional adoption, and global digital-asset policy. We also discuss the week's biggest themes from the Bitcoin podcast universe, including whether the traditional four-year cycle is evolving into a broader capital cycle, before featuring this week's Substack essay, A Bitcoin Way of Life – Week 9. As always, the focus is on cutting through the noise and helping you better understand the long-term forces shaping Bitcoin and the future of money.

               

              Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

               

              Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

              A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 9

              https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-9

               

              Bitcoin Fortress Books:

              • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

              • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

              • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

              • The Architecture of Money

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                NEWS (July 12, 2026 – July 19, 2026)

                News and Research
                1. Bitcoin Price Jumps Over $65,500 on Soft Inflation Data — Bitcoin Magazine
                  2. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-jumps-over-65500
                2. Federal Reserve Racing to Release Stablecoin Rules — Barron’s
                  3. https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/fed-kevin-warsh-congress-testimony/card/fed-racing-to-release-stablecoin-rules-NO4hQNFK01hHRF8t9jpV
                3. Bitcoin Falls Under $63,000 on U.S.-Iran Strikes and China Tensions — Bitcoin Magazine
                  4. https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-071326/card/bitcoin-falls-as-new-round-of-u-s-and-iran-attacks-weigh-wvyBaTc7iWGOSaqYGNi2
                4. Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as Inflation Cools and ETF Inflows Return — Investopedia
                  5. https://www.investopedia.com/bitcoin-clawed-its-way-back-over-usd65-000-here-s-why-and-what-to-know-now-12019866
                5. Strategy Bitcoin Sales Shine Light on Faltering Treasury Companies — Reuters
                  6. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/strategy-bitcoin-sales-shine-light-faltering-crypto-hoarding-companies-2026-07-13/
                6. Foundry Asks Bitcoin Miners to Vote on BIP-110 — Bitcoin Magazine
                  7. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/foundry-asks-bitcoin-miners-vote-bip-110
                7. Michael Saylor Calls BIP-110 a Bad Idea — CoinDesk
                  8. https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/07/19/bitcoin-s-biggest-advocate-michael-saylor-says-new-plan-to-clean-up-the-blockchain-is-a-bad-idea
                8. BIP-110 Background, Proposal and Technical Analysis
                  9. https://bip110.org/articles
                9. CLARITY Act Passage Odds Fall as Senate Delay Continues — CoinDesk
                  10. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/17/polymarket-traders-cut-clarity-act-passage-odds-to-record-low-as-senate-delay-drags-on
                10. Trump Meets Senators in Push for CLARITY Act — Barron’s
                  11. https://www.barrons.com/articles/coinbase-global-cryptocurrency-trump-senate-8a5e43ac
                11. U.S. Government Moves Seized Bitcoin and Ether to Coinbase Prime — CoinDesk
                  12. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/14/u-s-government-moves-usd288-million-in-seized-bitcoin-ether-to-coinbase-prime
                12. Japan Reclassifies Cryptocurrency as Financial Assets — Reuters
                  13. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/japan-recognise-cryptocurrency-financial-assets-nhk-says-2026-07-15/
                13. Japan’s New Crypto Rules, Tax Framework and Potential ETFs — CoinDesk
                  14. https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/07/15/japan-reclassifies-crypto-as-a-financial-asset-paves-way-for-tax-cuts
                14. FATF Warns Organized Crime Is Exploiting Crypto Regulatory Gaps — Reuters
                  15. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/organised-crime-groups-move-billions-through-crypto-global-financial-crime-2026-07-16/
                15. T. Rowe Price Debuts ETF With Bitcoin and Crypto Exposure — Bitcoin Magazine
                  16. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/t-rowe-price-debuts-new-bitcoin-etf
                16. Crypto.com Secures $400 Million Citadel Securities Investment — Bitcoin Magazine
                  17. https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/citadel-securities-invests-400-million-cryptocom-20-billion-valuation-2026-07-16/
                17. Cloudflare x402 Integration Opens Door for Bitcoin AI Micropayments — Bitcoin Magazine
                  18. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/cloudflare-x402-integration-opens-door-for-bitcoin-in-ai-agent-micropayments
                18. SBI Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in Coinhako — Bitcoin Magazine
                  19. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/sbi-holdings-takes-majority-stake-coinhako?utm_source=chatgpt.com
                19. Keel Infrastructure Consolidates Bitcoin Mining Sites Into AI Campus — Bitcoin Magazine
                  20. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/keel-infrastructure-to-consolidate
                  Podcast Universe

                  The End of the 4-Year Bitcoin Cycle — Why the Capital Cycle Is Next, with Alex Leishman

                  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bitcoin-magazine-podcast/id1459884105

                  Robinhood Chain, Onchain Lending and Bitcoin’s BIP-110 Debate — Galaxy Grid

                  https://www.galaxy.com/insights/podcasts/galaxy-grid/robinhood-chain-onchain-lending-and-bitcoin-s-bip-110-debate

                  Why Bitcoin’s Lack of Yield Keeps Straining Treasury Companies — Unchained

                  https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/why-bitcoins-lack-of-yield-keeps-straining-its/id1123922160?i=1000775267617

                  Why Bitcoin Sovereignty Beats ETF Convenience — Bitcoin for Corporations Show

                  https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/bitcoin-magazine-podcast/edc38ec0-5088-0137-f266-1d245fc5f9cf

                   

                  53 min
                20. BF224 - Top Bitcoin News - 7/12/26
                  🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 224

                  Date: July 12, 2026

                  Block Height: 957731
                  Moscow Time: 1560
                  Fees: 1 / 1 /1

                   

                  In this episode:

                  In this episode of The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we examine why Bitcoin’s price may be stuck in one of its longest consolidations while the network’s underlying infrastructure continues to strengthen. We cover the latest ETF flows, Strategy’s Bitcoin sale and what it means for corporate treasury models, the CLARITY Act, the new U.S. CBDC ban, quantum-computing preparedness, privacy advancements, global adoption, and the biggest themes from the Bitcoin podcast universe. The bear market may be testing conviction, but the long-term foundations of Bitcoin continue to advance.

                   

                  Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                   

                  Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                  A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 8

                  https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-8

                   

                  Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                  • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                  • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                  • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                  • The Architecture of Money

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                    NEWS (July 5, 2026 – July 12, 2026)

                    Market structure, price and ETF flows
                    1. Bitcoin’s $60,000–$70,000 range becomes its third-longest consolidation
                    2. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs break a ten-day negative streak
                    3. Analysts say holder capitulation may signal a late-stage bear market
                    4. Bitcoin’s July gains face weak U.S. demand
                    5. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their worst month since launch in June
                    6. The behavioral mistake hurting Bitcoin ETF investors
                      7. Strategy, digital credit and corporate Bitcoin
                      1. Strategy sells 3,588 Bitcoin for approximately $216 million
                      2. Strategy reports an $8.3 billion quarterly loss
                      3. Strategy sells Bitcoin after announcing its new capital playbook
                      4. Metaplanet explores Bitcoin-backed digital credit in Japan
                      5. Metaplanet announces its Bitcoin-backed credit study
                        6. Washington, regulation and financial control
                        1. New Senate CLARITY Act draft may arrive within days
                        2. The CLARITY Act and Congress’s approaching summer deadline
                        3. Four-year Federal Reserve CBDC prohibition becomes law
                        4. Housing legislation containing the CBDC prohibition passes into law
                        5. SEC prepares its Regulation Crypto proposal
                        6. New Hampshire rejects a $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond
                        7. Additional details on the rejected New Hampshire Bitcoin bond
                          8. Security, quantum risk and privacy
                          1. Crypto firms prepare for the quantum-computing threat
                          2. BitGo announces quantum-risk management controls
                          3. BitGo adds quantum-risk controls to Bitcoin custody
                          4. SLP 753 — Dan Gould on Payjoin and Bitcoin privacy
                            5. Global adoption and financial infrastructure
                            1. Russia’s Alfa-Bank plans Bitcoin trading and custody
                            2. Swift launches a blockchain ledger with 17 banks
                            3. Japan’s domestic-investment push may support Bitcoin and gold
                              4. Bitcoin podcast universe
                              1. Stephan Livera Podcast
                              2. SLP 753 — Payjoin DevKit with Dan Gould
                              3. SLP 752 — Fedimint, community custody and Bitcoin in South Africa
                                4. 1 hr 3 min
                              4. BF223 - Top Bitcoin News - 7/5/26
                                🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 223

                                Date: July 5, 2026

                                Block Height: 956807
                                Moscow Time: 1598
                                Fees: 1 / 1 /2

                                 

                                In this episode:

                                In this episode, we cover Bitcoin’s latest stress test: Strategy’s capital stack, weak ETF flows, miner pressure, macro volatility, and the broader question of discipline in a noisy market. We also look at this week’s Bitcoin podcast themes, feature A Bitcoin Way of Life — Week 7: Discipline Without Force, and connect it all back to building a stronger Bitcoin fortress over time.

                                 

                                Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                 

                                Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 7

                                https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-7

                                 

                                Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                • The Architecture of Money

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                                  NEWS (June 28, 2026 – July 5, 2026)

                                  Market and Macro

                                  Bitcoin price near low $60,000s — CoinDesk

                                  https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin

                                  Bitcoin price and market data — CoinMarketCap

                                  https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/

                                  Weak jobs data helped Bitcoin reclaim $62K — Seeking Alpha

                                  https://seekingalpha.com/news/4609678-weak-job-data-handed-bitcoin-a-lifeline-btc-price-reclaims-62k-who-else-helped

                                  Dollar weakens after jobs report — Wall Street Journal

                                  https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/yen-consolidates-ahead-of-u-s-nonfarm-payrolls-report-94a64c4a

                                  Gold heads for worst quarter in 13 years — Reuters

                                  https://www.reuters.com/business/gold-set-fourth-monthly-fall-bets-fed-rate-hikes-2026-06-30/

                                  Strategy / MSTR / STRC

                                  Strategy enterprise value falls below Bitcoin holdings — Reuters

                                  https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/strategys-valuation-falls-below-bitcoin-holdings-crypto-sentiment-sours-2026-06-29/

                                  Strategy financial overhaul — Barron’s

                                  https://www.barrons.com/articles/mstr-stock-buybacks-bitcoin-sales-f197e065

                                  Strategy insiders buy STRC — Barron’s

                                  https://www.barrons.com/articles/strategy-strc-preferred-stock-insider-buying-12b9ea17

                                  Strategy buybacks and Bitcoin monetization program — CoinDesk

                                  https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/29/saylor-s-strategy-initiates-buybacks-bitcoin-monetization-program-lifts-strc-dividend

                                  ETFs, Sentiment, and Flows

                                  Bitcoin ETF record outflow streak — Decrypt

                                  https://decrypt.co/price/bitcoin

                                  Bitcoin ETF inflows return as exchange deposits spike — Decrypt

                                  https://decrypt.co/372744/bitcoin-53k-exchange-deposits-jump-analysts-warn-increased-volatility

                                  Coinbase Bitcoin premium negative streak — Stocktwits

                                  https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-bitcoin-premium-negative-record-streak/cZmL9HzR7kL

                                  Citi cuts Bitcoin target — Bitcoin Magazine

                                  https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/citi-slashes-bitcoin-target-to-82000

                                  Fidelity outlines factors that could end Bitcoin winter — Bitcoin Magazine

                                  https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/fidelity-5-factors-bitcoin-crypto-winter

                                  Mining and Network

                                  Bitcoin mining energy and accidental forks study coverage — Live Science

                                  https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/dead-end-bitcoin-mining-wastes-as-much-energy-as-switzerlands-entire-hydropower-generation-capacity

                                  Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10.09% — Yahoo Finance

                                  https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-drops-10-092553340.html

                                  Treasury Companies and Bitcoin Equities

                                  Public companies bought more Bitcoin than miners produced — SpendNode

                                  https://www.spendnode.io/blog/public-companies-bitcoin-buying-double-mined-supply-july-2026/

                                  American Bitcoin reverse split — Bitcoin Magazine

                                  https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/trump-backed-american-bitcoin-july-2

                                  Dave Portnoy Bitcoin timing story — CoinDesk

                                  https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/05/barstool-s-portnoy-plans-to-hold-bitcoin-down-to-zero-after-timing-it-wrong-every-time

                                  Podcast Universe

                                  The Bitcoin Layer — Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative?

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/has-bitcoin-lost-its-narrative-fernando-nikolic/id1482455669?i=1000775361679

                                  New Era Finance — Michael Saylor: They Want You To Sell Bitcoin

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/michael-saylor-they-want-you-to-sell-bitcoin/id1781211657?i=1000774835582

                                  MSTR Today — Bitcoin’s New Weapon: How MSTR Is Winning

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/bitcoins-new-weapon-how-mstr-is-winning/id1782689243?i=1000775002163

                                  MSTR Today — MSTR’s $733 Million Problem Wall Street Isn’t Talking About

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mstrs-%24733-million-problem-wall-street-isnt-talking-about/id1782689243?i=1000775336147

                                  51 Insights — Jeff Booth on Bitcoin as protocol

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/51-insights-whats-next-in-digital-asset-ai-and-business/id1745570063

                                  Bitcoin Magazine Podcast — Ryan Long on Bitcoin culture

                                  https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/bitcoin-magazine-podcast/id1459884105

                                  33 min
                                • BF222 - Top Bitcoin News - 6/28/26
                                  🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 222

                                  Date: June 28, 2026

                                  Block Height: 955830
                                  Moscow Time: 1680
                                  Fees: 1 / 1 /2

                                   

                                  In this episode:

                                  Bitcoin is weak, but the monetary thesis is getting stronger. In Episode 222, we look at ETF outflows, Strategy pressure, the return of four-year-cycle anxiety, stablecoins becoming a banking and geopolitical battleground, the Fed’s quiet liquidity plumbing, the U.S.-Iran oil-dollar waiver, and why Bitcoin still stands apart as neutral money in a world of increasingly managed money.

                                   

                                  Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                   

                                  Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                  A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 6

                                  https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-6

                                   

                                  Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                  • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                  • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                  • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                  • The Architecture of Money

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                                    NEWS (June 21, 2026 – June 28, 2026)

                                    Bitcoin / Markets

                                    Investopedia — Bitcoin’s rough 2026 and second-half outlook
                                    https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-from-bitcoin-crypto-in-the-second-half-2026-11990861

                                    Decrypt — 21Shares says Bitcoin has not broken the four-year cycle

                                    https://decrypt.co/371985/bitcoin-hasnt-broken-4-year-cycle-yet-21shares

                                    CoinDesk — Strategy should pause Bitcoin buying, CryptoQuant says

                                    https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/24/strategy-should-pause-its-bitcoin-buying-and-rebuild-cash-cryptoquant-says

                                    CoinDesk — Strategy’s Bitcoin purchase fails to stir BTC price

                                    https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/09/strategy-s-bitcoin-purchase-fails-to-stir-btc-price

                                    Stablecoins / Banking / CBDCs

                                    The Guardian — Community banks fight stablecoin legislation
                                    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jun/28/crypto-v-community-local-lenders-fight-stablecoins-law

                                    OCC — GENIUS Act BSA and sanctions compliance standards

                                    https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/bulletins/2026/bulletin-2026-28.html

                                    Federal Register — Stablecoin issuer AML/CFT and sanctions rulemaking

                                    https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12692/permitted-payment-stablecoin-issuer-anti-money-launderingcountering-the-financing-of-terrorism-and

                                    Reuters — Bank of England softens stablecoin rules

                                    https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/bank-england-softens-stablecoin-rules-final-framework-2026-06-22/

                                    BIS — Stablecoins fall short as money

                                    https://www.bis.org/press/p260623.htm

                                    Rep. Tom Emmer — Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act sent to Senate

                                    https://emmer.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/whip-emmer-s-cbdc-ban-legislation-sent-to-senate

                                    Macro / Dollar / Geopolitics

                                    Reuters — NY Fed official downplays asset-buying language
                                    https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/ny-fed-official-plays-down-new-fomc-language-ample-reserves-system-2026-06-24/

                                    Federal Reserve — June 17 FOMC statement

                                    https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20260617a.htm

                                    Reuters — U.S. authorizes Iranian oil sales amid peace talks

                                    https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-issues-iran-related-general-license-oil-sales-2026-06-22/

                                    WSJ — U.S. allows Iran to sell oil in dollars

                                    https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/vance-says-iran-agreed-to-allow-nuclear-inspectors-back-in-209db17c

                                    Mining / Energy / AI

                                    TechRadar — Former crypto mining sites converted into AI cloud facilities
                                    https://www.techradar.com/pro/cracks-in-the-crypto-world-this-top-data-center-provider-is-spending-usd500-million-to-turn-former-cryptomining-sites-into-ai-cloud-facilities

                                    Data Center Dynamics — AiOnX acquires Genesis Digital Assets stake

                                    https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/aionx-completes-500m-genesis-digital-assets-deal-will-pivot-crypto-data-centers-to-ai/

                                     

                                    33 min
                                  • BF221 - Top Bitcoin News - 6/21/26
                                    🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 221

                                    Date: June 21, 2026

                                    Block Height: 954724
                                    Moscow Time: 1560
                                    Fees: 3 / 4 /5

                                     

                                    In this episode:

                                    In Episode 221 of The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we examine the biggest Bitcoin and macroeconomic developments from June 14th through June 21st, including rising tensions in the Middle East and their impact on markets, the Federal Reserve's latest policy stance, ETF flow dynamics, Strategy's continued Bitcoin accumulation, the growth of Bitcoin treasury companies, miner capitulation and AI infrastructure trends, pension fund adoption, regulatory developments surrounding the CLARITY Act, and the ongoing global liquidity debate. We also explore the major themes emerging from the Bitcoin podcast universe, feature Week 5 of the "A Bitcoin Way of Life" series, discuss all four Bitcoin Fortress books including the newly released The Architecture of Money, and close with reflections on why Bitcoin's reliability remains one of its greatest strengths in an increasingly uncertain world.

                                     

                                    Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                     

                                    Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                    A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 5

                                    https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-5

                                     

                                    Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                    • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                    • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                    • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                    • The Architecture of Money

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                                      NEWS (June 14, 2026 – June 21, 2026)

                                      1. Bitcoin, Iran and Strait of Hormuz
                                        • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/21/bitcoin-holds-near-usd64-000-as-a-renewed-hormuz-threat-clouds-us-iran-ceasefire-talks
                                          1. Federal Reserve Holds Rates
                                            • https://www.reuters.com/business/warsh-led-fed-expected-hold-interest-rates-steady-2026-06-17
                                              1. June Bitcoin Options Expiry
                                                • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/17/bitcoin-s-june-downturn-leaves-usd8-6-billion-in-options-out-of-the-money
                                                  1. ETF Flow Trends
                                                    • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/03/bitcoin-s-lack-of-fresh-investors-matters-more-than-strategy-s-sale-citi-says
                                                      1. ETF Outflow Analysis
                                                        • https://bitcoinfoundation.org/news/crypto-etfs-news/etf-outflows-june-first-week
                                                          1. Strategy Bitcoin Purchases
                                                            • https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news-today-061626/card/bitcoin-falls-after-brief-tepid-recovery-on-u-s-iran-deal-hg6RdM4pazrNiWTetuOD
                                                              1. Michael Saylor Purchase Signal
                                                                • https://crypto.news/michael-saylor-teases-fresh-strategy-bitcoin-buy-with-cryptic-dots-post
                                                                  1. Bitcoin Treasury Companies
                                                                    • https://bitcoinfoundation.org/news/crypto-companies-news/strc-price-drop
                                                                      1. SATA / STRC Discussion
                                                                        • https://bitcointreasuries.net
                                                                          1. Mining Difficulty Adjustment
                                                                            • https://bitcoinfoundation.org/news/bitcoin-mining-news/btc-mining-difficulty-drops
                                                                              1. Miners and AI Infrastructure
                                                                                • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/bitcoin-miners-ai-pivot-faces-usd50-billion-reality-check-says-vaneck
                                                                                  1. Japanese Pension Fund Bitcoin Allocation
                                                                                    • https://www.techtimes.com/articles/318787/20260621/japan-pension-fund-allocates-bitcoin-dollar-hedge-amid-regulatory-shift.htm
                                                                                      1. CLARITY Act Tracker
                                                                                        • https://www.lw.com/en/us-crypto-policy-tracker/legislative-developments
                                                                                          1. European Regulatory Developments
                                                                                            • https://www.fintechanddigitalassets.com/2026/06/mica-review-european-commission-launches-consultation-on-eu-cryptoasset-regulatory-framework/
                                                                                              1. Privacy Technology and Security
                                                                                                • https://cointelegraph.com/news/aztec-exploited-21-million-previous-hack-slowmist
                                                                                                  • Podcast Universe
                                                                                                  • TFTC Podcast
                                                                                                    • https://www.tftc.io
                                                                                                  • Stephan Livera Podcast
                                                                                                    • https://stephanlivera.com
                                                                                                  • Coin Stories
                                                                                                    • https://www.coinstories.com
                                                                                                  • The Bitcoin Layer
                                                                                                    • https://www.thebitcoinlayer.com
                                                                                                    27 min
                                                                                                  • BF220 - Top Bitcoin News - 6/14/26
                                                                                                    🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 220

                                                                                                    Date: June 14, 2026

                                                                                                    Block Height: 953666
                                                                                                    Moscow Time: 1564
                                                                                                    Fees: 1 / 1 /1

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    In this episode:

                                                                                                    In Episode 220 of The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we examine the most important Bitcoin developments from June 7–14, 2026. We discuss the return of ETF inflows, the growing dominance of BlackRock and Fidelity in the Bitcoin ETF market, Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase and the evolving treasury-company landscape, mining profitability and the recent difficulty adjustment, stablecoin regulation under the GENIUS Act, the ongoing CLARITY Act debate, and the broader implications of AI, surveillance, and digital freedom. We also explore the major themes emerging from the Bitcoin podcast universe, including inflation, private-company Bitcoin treasuries, operational security, and post-quantum Bitcoin research. Finally, we feature A Bitcoin Way of Life – Week 4, reflect on Bitcoin as a discipline rather than merely an investment, and close with a reminder that while the fiat world grows increasingly complex, Bitcoin continues to do exactly what it was designed to do—produce blocks and provide a foundation for financial sovereignty.

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                                                                                    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                                                                                    A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 4

                                                                                                    https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-4

                                                                                                     

                                                                                                    Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                                                                                    • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                                                                                    • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                                                                                    • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                                                                                    • The Architecture of Money

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                                                                                                      NEWS (June 7, 2026 – June 14, 2026)

                                                                                                      Segment 1: Market Structure, ETF Flows & Institutional Adoption
                                                                                                      Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Five-Day Outflow Streak

                                                                                                      The Block – Spot Bitcoin ETFs Snap Five-Day Outflow Streak

                                                                                                      BlackRock and Fidelity Are Quietly Turning Bitcoin ETFs Into a Two-Firm Market

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – BlackRock and Fidelity Are Quietly Turning Bitcoin ETFs Into a Two-Firm Market

                                                                                                      Bitcoin and Ether ETFs End Record Multi-Billion Dollar Outflow Streak

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – Bitcoin and Ether ETFs End Record Multi-Billion Outflow Streak

                                                                                                      Crypto Recovery Remains Uncertain as AI and IPO Mania Compete for Capital

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – Crypto Recovery Remains Unsecure as SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs Loom

                                                                                                      Segment 2: Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries
                                                                                                      Strategy Purchases 1,550 Bitcoin

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – Strategy Buys 1,550 Bitcoin and Builds $1 Billion Cash Reserve

                                                                                                      Barron's Coverage of the $101 Million Purchase

                                                                                                      Barron's – Strategy Buys $101 Million Worth of Bitcoin

                                                                                                      Financial Times: Has Strategy Lost Its Nerve?

                                                                                                      Financial Times – Has Strategy Lost Its Nerve?

                                                                                                      Strategy Corporate Bitcoin Purchase History

                                                                                                      Strategy – Bitcoin Purchase Tracker

                                                                                                      Strategy Purchase Fails to Move Bitcoin Price

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – Strategy's Bitcoin Purchase Fails to Stir BTC Price

                                                                                                      Segment 3: Mining & Network Security
                                                                                                      Hashrate Index Weekly Mining Roundup

                                                                                                      Hashrate Index Roundup

                                                                                                      Bitcoin Difficulty Chart

                                                                                                      CoinWarz Bitcoin Difficulty Chart

                                                                                                      Bitcoin Mempool & Fee Market

                                                                                                      Mempool.space

                                                                                                      Segment 4: Regulation, Stablecoins & Market Structure
                                                                                                      BIS Working Paper on Stablecoins and Treasury Markets

                                                                                                      BIS Working Paper 1270

                                                                                                      U.S. Treasury Announcements

                                                                                                      U.S. Treasury Newsroom

                                                                                                      CLARITY Act Legislative Status

                                                                                                      Congress.gov – CLARITY Act Tracker

                                                                                                      Segment 5: Bitcoin, AI & Digital Sovereignty
                                                                                                      Bitcoin DeFi Project Shuts Down

                                                                                                      CoinDesk – Bitcoin DeFi Project Shuts Down After Users Never Arrived

                                                                                                      Truth for the Commoner (TFTC)

                                                                                                      TFTC

                                                                                                      Signal Messenger

                                                                                                      Signal

                                                                                                      Mullvad VPN

                                                                                                      Mullvad VPN

                                                                                                      24 min
                                                                                                    • BF219 - Top Bitcoin News - 6/7/26
                                                                                                      🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 219

                                                                                                      Date: June 7, 2026

                                                                                                      Block Height: 952742
                                                                                                      Moscow Time: 1608
                                                                                                      Fees: 1 / 1 / 2

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      In this episode:

                                                                                                      In Episode 219 of The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we break down one of the most volatile weeks Bitcoin has seen in months. We examine the sharp price correction, record ETF outflows, rising Treasury yields, and what tightening liquidity conditions may mean for Bitcoin going forward. We discuss Strategy's first Bitcoin sale since 2022, the growing risks and opportunities surrounding Bitcoin treasury companies, corporate accumulation from firms like Strive, the latest developments in the CLARITY Act and stablecoin legislation, mining and network fundamentals, and the major themes emerging from Bitcoin 2026 and the broader Bitcoin podcast universe. We also feature Week 3 of the "A Bitcoin Way of Life" series and discuss why conviction matters most when markets test it.

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                                                                                      https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                                                                                      A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 3

                                                                                                      https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-3

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                      Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                                                                                      • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                                                                                      • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                                                                                      • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                                                                                      • The Architecture of Money

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                                                                                                        NEWS (May 31, 2026 – June 7, 2026)

                                                                                                        MARKETS, ETF FLOWS & PRICE ACTION

                                                                                                        Bitcoin Near $60,000 Today vs. February: Institutional Sentiment Has Flipped

                                                                                                        https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/07/bitcoin-near-usd60-000-today-vs-february-institutional-mood-is-starkly-different

                                                                                                        Bitcoin Loses $60,000, Falls to Weakest Price Since October 2024

                                                                                                        https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/bitcoin-loses-usd60-000-falls-to-weakest-price-since-october-2024

                                                                                                        U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs End Record Multi-Billion Dollar Outflow Streak

                                                                                                        https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-end-record-multi-billion-outflow-streak

                                                                                                        Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit 13-Day Streak as $4.3 Billion Exits

                                                                                                        https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/bitcoin-etf-outflows-hit-13-032224665.html

                                                                                                        Bitcoin Slide May Have More To Do With AI Than Strategy

                                                                                                        https://www.coindesk.com/daybook-us/2026/06/02/bitcoin-s-slide-may-have-more-to-do-with-ai-than-strategy

                                                                                                        STRATEGY, TREASURY COMPANIES & CORPORATE ADOPTION

                                                                                                        Saylor's Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022

                                                                                                        https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/saylors-strategy-sells-bitcoin-for-first-time-since-2022-05a531a8

                                                                                                        Strategy Stock Drops After Rare Bitcoin Sale Tests "Never Sell" Narrative

                                                                                                        https://www.marketwatch.com/story/strategys-stock-drops-after-rare-bitcoin-sale-tests-never-sell-narrative-6aac9200

                                                                                                        Strategy Sold Some of Its Bitcoin for the First Time in Years

                                                                                                        https://www.investopedia.com/strategy-sold-some-of-its-bitcoin-what-to-know-mstr-stock-11987708

                                                                                                        Public Company Bitcoin Holdings Tracker

                                                                                                        https://bitcointreasuries.net

                                                                                                        REGULATION & POLICY

                                                                                                        Senate Banking Committee Advances the CLARITY Act

                                                                                                        https://www.banking.senate.gov/newsroom/majority/chairman-scott-senate-banking-committee-advance-clarity-act-in-historic-bipartisan-vote

                                                                                                        Treasury Department Statement on Stablecoin Regulation

                                                                                                        https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0435

                                                                                                        Crypto Tax Legislation Could Move Separately From Market Structure Legislation

                                                                                                        https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/crypto-tax-bill-can-move-without-market-structure-law-ey-expert-says

                                                                                                        MINING, NETWORK & PRIVACY

                                                                                                        Hashrate Index Weekly Mining Roundup

                                                                                                        https://hashrateindex.com/blog/hashrate-index-roundup-june-1-2026

                                                                                                        Bitcoin Difficulty Chart

                                                                                                        https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/bitcoin/difficulty-chart

                                                                                                        Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide

                                                                                                        https://bitcoinmagazine.com/guides/bitcoin-privacy-in-2026-a-practical-guide

                                                                                                        BITCOIN PODCAST ROUNDUP

                                                                                                        Nik Bhatia: Stablecoins Are a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 35

                                                                                                        • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoin-magazine-podcast/id1459884105
                                                                                                        • Spotify episode page: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoin-magazine-po/episodes/Nik-Bhatia-Stablecoins-Are-a-Trojan-Horse-for-Bitcoin--Bitcoin-Policy-Hour-Ep-35-e3ifkkc

                                                                                                          • The Quantum Debate Dominates Bitcoin 2026 | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 36

                                                                                                          • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quantum-debate-dominates-bitcoin-2026-bitcoin/id1459884105?i=1000766968549
                                                                                                          • Spotify episode page: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bitcoin-magazine-po/episodes/The-Quantum-Debate-Dominates-Bitcoin-2026--Bitcoin-Policy-Hour-Ep-36-e3j4kld

                                                                                                            • Bitcoin Magazine Podcast Feed

                                                                                                            • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1IxBiqXrUwWUgwiQwKWwxk
                                                                                                            • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoin-magazine-podcast/id1459884105

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                                                                                                              21 min
                                                                                                            • BF218 - Top Bitcoin News - 5/31/26
                                                                                                              🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 218

                                                                                                              Date: May 31, 2026

                                                                                                              Block Height: 951860
                                                                                                              Moscow Time: 1359
                                                                                                              Fees: 1 / 1 / 2

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              In this episode:

                                                                                                              This week on The Bitcoin Fortress Podcast, we look beyond the market noise and focus on the stories that matter most to Bitcoiners. We discuss the latest developments surrounding the CLARITY Act, why self-custody is increasingly being viewed as a fundamental civil liberty, the evolving economics of Bitcoin mining in an AI-driven world, and what recent Bitcoin Core and Lightning Network developments mean for network security. We also explore grassroots adoption through the Bitcoin Ireland conference, and review key themes emerging from the Bitcoin podcast universe. Finally, we feature the latest Bitcoin Fortress Substack essay, A Bitcoin Way of Life – Week 2, and share updates on the growing Bitcoin Fortress book library, including the newly released The Architecture of Money.

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                                                                                              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                                                                                              A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 2

                                                                                                              https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-2

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                                                                                              • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                                                                                              • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                                                                                              • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                                                                                              • The Architecture of Money

                                                                                                                • Follow me on Nostr:

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                                                                                                                NEWS (May 24, 2026 – May 31, 2026)

                                                                                                                Bitcoin Development & Infrastructure
                                                                                                                • Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #407 (Core Lightning vulnerability disclosure, Bitcoin Core developer meeting notes, software releases)
                                                                                                                  • https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2026/05/29/
                                                                                                                  Policy & Regulation
                                                                                                                  • Reuters — Senate Committee Advances Crypto Bill
                                                                                                                    • https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/us-senate-committee-weigh-crypto-bill-milestone-digital-assets-2026-05-14/
                                                                                                                  • Reuters — What's In The Senate's Landmark Crypto Bill?
                                                                                                                    • https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/what-is-us-senates-landmark-crypto-bill-2026-05-12/
                                                                                                                  • CoinDesk — Latest Congressional Swing at Crypto Tax Reform
                                                                                                                    • https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/20/latest-congressional-swing-at-crypto-tax-reform-would-direct-irs-to-review-de-minimis-exemptions
                                                                                                                    Mining, Energy & AI
                                                                                                                    • Bitcoin Miners Face AI Squeeze (Bitcoin Magazine)
                                                                                                                      • https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-miners-face-ai-squeeze
                                                                                                                    • The 2036 Issue: Bitcoin Mining Is Dead, Long Live the Miners (Bitcoin Magazine)
                                                                                                                      • https://bitcoinmagazine.com/print/the-2036-issue-bitcoin-mining-is-dead-long-live-the-miners
                                                                                                                    • Hashrate Index Weekly Mining Roundup
                                                                                                                      • https://hashrateindex.com/blog/hashrate-index-roundup-may-25-2026/
                                                                                                                      Bitcoin Culture & Adoption
                                                                                                                      • Bitcoin Ireland Conference Highlights Growing Grassroots Adoption (The Times)
                                                                                                                        • https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/bitcoin-ireland-conference-cryptocurrency-satoshi-nakamoto-eddie-hobbs-investing-tbmfwsvtw
                                                                                                                      • The History and Future of Physical Bitcoin (Bitcoin Magazine)
                                                                                                                        • https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/the-history-and-future-of-physical-bitcoin
                                                                                                                        Market Structure & Maturity
                                                                                                                        • Trace Mayer on Bitcoin's Volatility Compression and Market Maturity (CoinDesk)
                                                                                                                          • https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/28/dnp-trace-mayer-bitcoin-s-volatility-compression-is-a-sign-of-maturity-not-weakness/
                                                                                                                          Corporate Bitcoin Adoption
                                                                                                                          • Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Machine Slows as Capital Markets Tighten (Investor's Business Daily)
                                                                                                                            • https://www.investors.com/news/bitcoin-price-slumps-strategy-buying-power-strc-mstr-stock/
                                                                                                                            Bitcoin Podcast Universe

                                                                                                                            What Bitcoin Did – Who Really Controls Bitcoin? (Bitcoin Mechanic)

                                                                                                                            https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/episodes

                                                                                                                            What Bitcoin Did – Bitcoin's Parallel Economy Is Starting (Brian De Mint)

                                                                                                                            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bitcoins-parallel-economy-is-starting-brian-de-mint/id1482455669?i=1000767986882

                                                                                                                            TFTC – AI Energy: What AI Can Learn From Bitcoin Miners

                                                                                                                            https://www.tftc.io/ai-energy-policy-bitcoin-miners-community-lessons/

                                                                                                                            TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast (Apple Podcasts)

                                                                                                                            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tftc-a-bitcoin-podcast/id1292381204

                                                                                                                            Coin Stories – News Block: Strategy Selling Bitcoin Is Bullish

                                                                                                                            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/news-block-strategy-selling-bitcoin-is-bullish-s-p/id1569130932?i=1000767092711

                                                                                                                            Coin Stories Podcast Episode Archive

                                                                                                                            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coin-stories-with-natalie-brunell/id1569130932

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            25 min
                                                                                                                          • BF217 - Top Bitcoin News - 5/24/26
                                                                                                                            🎙 Bitcoin Fortress Podcast — Episode 217

                                                                                                                            Date: May 24, 2026

                                                                                                                            Block Height: 950456
                                                                                                                            Moscow Time: 1297
                                                                                                                            Fees: 1 / 1 / 2

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            In this episode:

                                                                                                                            This week feels like a classic Bitcoin contradiction: short-term weakness, ETF outflows, macro fear, and political noise — but underneath that, the long-term story is getting stronger. Strategic reserves, corporate treasuries, Bitcoin-native finance, Pizza Day, and the continued march of adoption all point in the same direction: Bitcoin keeps moving from fringe idea to reserve asset.

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Bitcoin Fortress YouTube Channel:

                                                                                                                            https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEPGN1YCIQcMxkUig5GaNrQ

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Bitcoin Fortress Substack Featured Post:

                                                                                                                            A Bitcoin Way of Life - Week 1

                                                                                                                            https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/a-bitcoin-way-of-life-week-1

                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                            Bitcoin Fortress Books:

                                                                                                                            • Bitcoin Fortress: A Simple Guide to Bitcoin for Beginners

                                                                                                                            • Bitcoin Retirement and Estate Planning

                                                                                                                            • The Bitcoin Lifestyle

                                                                                                                            • The Architecture of Money

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                                                                                                                              NEWS (May 17, 2026 – May 24, 2026)

                                                                                                                                1. ARMA Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill — Rep. Begich
                                                                                                                                  2. https://begich.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-nick-begich-leads-legislation-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve
                                                                                                                                2. Bitcoin Magazine: ARMA bill
                                                                                                                                  3. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/us-bill-codify-strategic-bitcoin-reserve
                                                                                                                                3. Rep. Van Epps on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
                                                                                                                                  4. https://vanepps.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-van-epps-helps-lead-legislation-to-establish-strategic-bitcoin-reserve
                                                                                                                                4. Strategy buys 24,869 BTC
                                                                                                                                  5. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/strategy-spends-a-massive-2-billion
                                                                                                                                5. Strategy pauses buying
                                                                                                                                  6. https://news.bitcoin.com/strategy-pauses-bitcoin-buying-as-saylors-bitvac-comment-puts-next-btc-buy-on-watch/
                                                                                                                                6. Tether and Twenty One Capital
                                                                                                                                  7. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/tether-takes-control-of-twenty-one-capital
                                                                                                                                7. SpaceX Bitcoin treasury report
                                                                                                                                  8. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/spacex-heads-into-historic-ipo
                                                                                                                                8. Trump Media Bitcoin transfer
                                                                                                                                  9. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/trump-media-djt-moves-to-sell-bitcoin-as-losses-reach-455-million
                                                                                                                                9. Bitcoin ETF outflows
                                                                                                                                  10. https://unchainedcrypto.com/spot-bitcoin-etfs-bleed-nearly-1-billion-this-week-as-seven-day-outflows-approach-2-billion/
                                                                                                                                10. Bitcoin bounce after Iran peace announcement
                                                                                                                                  11. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/23/bitcoin-heads-higher-as-president-trump-announces-iran-peace-agreement
                                                                                                                                11. Bitcoin May low / liquidations
                                                                                                                                  12. https://www.investors.com/news/bitcoin-price-may-low-circle-upgrade-hive-rally/
                                                                                                                                12. Blockchain.com IPO filing
                                                                                                                                  13. https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/crypto-exchange-blockchaincom-confidentially-files-ipo-2026-05-21/
                                                                                                                                13. Mark Cuban sells most Bitcoin
                                                                                                                                  14. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/mark-cuban-sells-most-of-his-bitcoin
                                                                                                                                14. Bitcoin Pizza Day
                                                                                                                                  15. https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/happy-bitcoin-pizza-day-16th-anniversary
                                                                                                                                15. What Bitcoin Did episodes
                                                                                                                                  16. https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/episodes
                                                                                                                                16. TFTC episode #747
                                                                                                                                  17. https://www.radio.net/podcast/tales-from-the-crypt-a-bitcoin-podcast

                                                                                                                                   

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