Brad Mines ( Previously Halving Report)

🚨 In this episode of The Halving Report, host Brad Mines 🧢 walks you through how to swap Bitcoin from ⚡ Lightning to ⛓️ on-chain using Bitcoin Well — a 🇨🇦 Canada-based Bitcoin-only service.💡 Learn how to stack sats with low fees 💰, consolidate UTXOs 🧱, and increase your long-term on-chain security 🔐 — all while avoiding costly mistakes ❌ many new Bitcoiners make.🌏 Brad also shares some insights from the growing Bitcoin scene in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭, and recent tax developments 🧾 that could affect Bitcoin holders in the region.💪 Whether you’re stacking daily 📈 or making big moves through OTC 🤝, this episode has something to help you level up 🚀.📌 Chapters:⏱️ 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Lightning Network🔄 02:09 Swapping Bitcoin: A Step-by-Step Guide🏦 04:56 Understanding OTC Transactions and Bitcoin Well👇 Start paying bills with Bitcoin:🔗 Sign up with our referral: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/halvingreport💼 OTC desk (for big moves): https://bitcoinwell.com/otc 🎥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bitcoin-only content! Drop your questions below – we reply to all. 🕵️‍♂️ Follow us in the shadows:🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/halvingreport📸 Instagram: instagram.com/halvingreport🎵 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@HalvingReport 🔔 Hit that bell and stay sovereign. #Bitcoin #BitcoinOnly #BitcoinWell #PayWithBitcoin #BTC #Sats #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins #Canada #USA #HalvingReport

In this conversation, Neil Jacobs (https://x.com/neiljacobs) shares his experiences from the 🇺🇸 largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, discussing the importance of 🤝 networking and 🌍 community within the Bitcoin space. He emphasizes the significance of 🎯 understanding your audience when marketing Bitcoin and the value of 🧠 authenticity in building a 📱 social media following.Neil also reflects on his transition from a career in 💼 accounting to 🚀 entrepreneurship with 🧢 FOMO21, a Bitcoin-themed merchandise company. He discusses his shift away from ⚖️ political involvement toward focusing on ₿ Bitcoin as a solution to broader societal issues.In this conversation, the speakers delve into: • 🧵 Elon Musk’s evolving stance on cryptocurrency • 📰 Curating reliable Bitcoin news • 📈 Price predictions and market sentiment • ⚽️ Hobbies beyond Bitcoin • 🇹🇭 The upcoming Bitcoin marathon in Thailand • 🦹‍♂️ Criticism & villains in the Bitcoin ecosystemThe conversation wraps up with 💡 valuable life advice and deeper insights into the ever-evolving Bitcoin community.Chapters00:00 🎬 Neil Jacobs Montage02:54 🤝 Networking and Community in Bitcoin06:03 🎯 Marketing Bitcoin: Strategies and Insights08:57 📱 Building a Following on Social Media11:57 🧠 Authenticity and Integrity in the Crypto Space14:59 💼 Transitioning from Accounting to Bitcoin Entrepreneurship18:12 🧢 FOMO21: Merging Passion with Business21:07 ⚖️ Politics vs. Bitcoin: A Shift in Focus23:58 🚀 Elon Musk’s Shift in Perspective26:06 📰 Curating Bitcoin News and Resources27:21 📈 Bitcoin Price Predictions and Market Sentiment29:47 ⚽️ Life Beyond Bitcoin: Hobbies and Interests31:56 🇹🇭 Bitcoin Marathon and Conference in Thailand34:50 🦹‍♂️ The Role of Villains in Bitcoin’s Journey39:19 ❗ Navigating Criticism and Scams in Crypto43:45 💡 Words of Wisdom and Final Thoughts🔗 BEST way to buy bitcoin: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/halvingreport🧢 Get 10% OFF your ENTIRE ORDER at the biggest Bitcoin merch store → HTTP://fomo21.com/HALVINGREPORTLimited to one use per customer.🎥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bitcoin-only content! Drop your questions below – we reply to all. Follow us in the shadows: Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/halvingreport Instagram: https://instagram.com/halvingreport YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HalvingReportSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast🔔 Hit that bell and stay sovereign. #Bitcoin #BitcoinOnly #BitcoinWell #PayWithBitcoin #BTC #Sats #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins #Canada #USA #HalvingReport

In this episode of Halving Report, we dive into how to pay your bills with Bitcoin using the Bitcoin Well platform – pure BTC power! 💥 Available for Canadians 🇨🇦 and Americans 🇺🇸, this step-by-step guide shows you how to stay sovereign while covering your expenses with bitcoin. We cover:• Signing in and navigating BitcoinWell.com 🖥️• Linking your bills to Bitcoin Well 📑• Sending BTC for seamless payments 💵• Keeping it non-custodial with your own wallet 🔐• Pro tips for smooth bill payments 🚀 👇 Start paying bills with Bitcoin:🔗 Sign up with our referral: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/halv...💼 OTC desk (for big moves): https://bitcoinwell.com/otc 🎥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Bitcoin-only content! Drop your questions below – we reply to all. 🕵️‍♂️ Follow us in the shadows:🐦 Twitter/X: twitter.com/halvingreport📸 Instagram: instagram.com/halvingreport🎵 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A🍏 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast📺 YouTube:    / @halvingreport   🔔 Hit that bell and stay sovereign. #Bitcoin #BitcoinOnly #BitcoinWell #PayWithBitcoin #BTC #Sats #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins #Canada #USA #HalvingReport

💥 BUY BITCOIN OFF THE GRID (Canada & USA) 💥In this episode of Halving Report, we walk you through how to buy real Bitcoin non-custodially using the Bitcoin Well platform — available to both Canadians 🇨🇦 and Americans 🇺🇸.⚡ Take full control of your Bitcoin. No middlemen. No custodians. No excuses.🎯 We cover: • How to sign up and navigate BitcoinWell.com • Funding via Interac e-Transfer 💸 • Receiving Bitcoin directly to your own wallet 🔐 • Using sats or CAD 🧮 • Track it all on-chain 📲 • How to make OTC buys over $100,000 🕶️👇 Use these links to start your journey:🔗 Sign up with our referral: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/halv...💼 OTC desk (for $100K+ buys): https://bitcoinwell.com/otc🎥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more real Bitcoin content.🕵️‍♂️ Follow us in the shadows:🐦 Twitter/X:   / halvingreport  📸 Instagram:   / halvingreport  🎧 Podcast: https://halvingreport.buzzsprout.com/...🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A…🍏 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast…📺 YouTube:    / @halvingreport  🔔 Hit that bell and stay sovereign.#Bitcoin #BitcoinOnly #BitcoinWell #BTC #Sats #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins #Canada #USA #BuyBitcoin #HalvingReport

In this episode of the Having Report, host Brad Mines welcomes back Crypto Lambo Astwood (for his 2nd time on the podcast) to discuss the current state of Bitcoin 📈, the impact of his homeland Bahamas 🇧🇸 being the headquarters of FTX during its collapse 💥. Now he urges his homeland, the Bahamas, of the importance of education 📚 and compliance ✅ in the cryptocurrency space. They explore Bitcoin's dominance in the market 💪, the role of politics 🗳️ in its future, and the significance of community building 🤝 and networking 🌐 in the crypto world. Lambo shares his insights on content creation 🎥, the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency 🔄, his experience with exotic animals 🦒, and even how Golden State Warriors' Buddy Hield 🏀 became a local hero to his community 🏅.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Current Crypto Landscape 🌍01:32 Reflections on the FTX Collapse 💥04:43 Bitcoin's Price Surge and Market Dynamics 📈10:42 The Evolving Crypto Landscape in the Bahamas 🇧🇸13:21 The Importance of Compliance in Crypto ✅16:12 Content Creation and Community Engagement 🎥🤝24:46 Political Influences on Bitcoin's Future 🗳️28:09 The Evolution of Solana and Ethereum 🔗31:24 Exotic Animals and Personal Experiences 🦒34:42 Sports and Community Engagement 🏀38:06 Bitcoin Developments and Thailand's Crypto Scene 🇹🇭43:03 Networking and Community Building in Crypto 🌐 Follow Lamont:🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/crypto_lambo📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamontastwood/?hl=en 🚀 SUBSCRIBE for Insightful Analysis 🚀╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Connect with Halving Report 🎧🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-halving-report/id1489878377🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47ArZiMwGBIeGh6e7i📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HalvingReport📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/halvingreport💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halvingreport👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halvingreport/🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalvingReport 🙏🌟 Thank you for tuning in to the Halving Report! Want to stay on top of the latest Bitcoin buzz? 🚀 Then SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button NOW! 🔥👇

In this episode of Having Report, Brad Mines welcomes David Seroy to discuss various aspects of Bitcoin, including his work on ZK rollups, the Covenants SOFT-FORK, and the role of stablecoins. David shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, his philosophical motivations, and the importance of community and education in Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on the taboo surrounding innovation in Bitcoin and David's personal insights on life.

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⏰ 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Guest Background 🧠🧔‍♂️⛓️ 06:50 Understanding ZK Rollups and Their Importance 🔐📦🔮 12:50 The Future of Bitcoin and ZK Rollups 🚀🧱💵 18:31 Stablecoins on Bitcoin and Their Mechanisms ⚖️💳🤫 24:52 The Taboo of Innovation in Bitcoin 🧬🛑🪢 26:38 The Concept of Soft Forks in Bitcoin 🧩🛠️🔀 27:36 Understanding Bitcoin Forks: Soft vs Hard 🍴💥📈 28:34 The Future of Bitcoin: Covenants and Upgrades 🧾🔧🎙️ 31:04 Launching Stratocast: A New Podcast Journey 🌍🎧📚 32:15 Essential Bitcoin Resources: Books and Influencers 📖💡🎉 33:24 Community Engagement: Events and Bitcoin Culture 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🟠📊 36:04 Bitcoin Price Predictions: Insights and Speculations 💰🔍🧘 40:36 Life Lessons from Bitcoin: Staying Humble and Curious 🙏🧭🤝 48:31 Networking in the Bitcoin Space: Building Connections 🌐💬

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Brad Mines welcomes Jimmy Kostro back to the show with BIG updates and Bitcoin developments since their last conversation in January. This recording took place just days after Thailand’s famous Songkran Festival, where they share their experiences before diving into the latest news from Southeast Asia. Most notably, the highly anticipated Bitcoin Marathon and Festival 2025 has officially been approved by Chiang Mai’s Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO). Scheduled for November 1–2, 2025, this landmark event will merge sport, innovation, and financial inclusion, coinciding with the world-renowned Loy Krathong Festival. Brad and Jimmy also reveal exciting new additions to the Bitcoin Learning Centre in Chiang Mai, offering fresh opportunities for education and community building—and much, much more.📚 Chapters00:00 🎙️ Introduction to Bitcoin and Songkran Festival03:01 🎉 Experiencing Songkran: A Cultural Insight06:10 🏫 Bitcoin Learning Center Developments09:08 🇹🇭 Building the Thai Bitcoin Community11:55 📈 Economic Factors Driving Bitcoin Adoption in Thailand15:10 🎓 Engaging with University Students on Bitcoin17:53 🎧 Launching the Thai Bitcoin Podcast20:53 🏛️ Collaborating with Local Government for Bitcoin Integration24:06 🏃‍♂️ The Bitcoin Marathon and Festival Overview34:06 ⚡ Navigating the Challenges of Organizing a Bitcoin Event35:55 🤝 The Importance of Community Engagement in Bitcoin41:00 🔥 Cloning Yourself: The Power of Compound Growth44:05 🔮 The Future of Bitcoin: Predictions and Market Trends50:00 🛠️ Building a Bitcoin Community: Lessons Learned57:28 🏪 Integrating Bitcoin into Local Businesses01:01:22 🌍 Future Plans and Expanding Bitcoin Education01:05:20 💰 Impact of Bitcoin Price Fluctuations on Local Communities📌 Follow Jimmy Kostro and his incredible work:🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/JimmyKostro🌐 Website: https://www.bitcoinchiangmai.org/📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinChiangMai/videos🚀 SUBSCRIBE for Insightful Analysis 🚀╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Connect with Halving Report 🎧🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-halving-report/id1489878377🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47ArZiMwGBIeGh6e7i📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HalvingReport📸 Instagram: http://instagram.com/halvingreport💃 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halvingreport👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halvingreport/🎤 Buzzsprout: https://halvingreport.buzzsprout.com/share🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HalvingReport 🙏🌟 Thank you for tuning in to the Halving Report! Want to stay on top of the latest Bitcoin buzz? 🚀 Then SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button NOW! 🔥👇

Hey there, Bitcoin fam! 🎉 It’s your host Brad Mines, back with another electrifying episode of the Halving Report podcast, and I’m thrilled to reconnect with my Niagara Bitcoin family—starting with my good buddy Shaun Somers, who I co-organized the Niagara meetup with! 🚀 We’re diving deep into the wild world of Bitcoin—talking price swings, the power of local meetups, and the game-changing impact of new merchants jumping on board in Niagara. We also unpack the Ethereum hacks, Bitcoin regulation, Strategy/Saylor, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and how political shifts might shake things up. Get ready for a convo packed with community vibes, security tips, some fun questions and a whole lotta Bitcoin love! 💪📈Chapters⏰ 00:00 Bitcoin Price Trends and Personal Updates 📊🤝 02:32 Bitcoin Meetups and Community Engagement 🌟📚 05:32 Bitcoin Education and Learning 📖🏙️ 08:05 Bitcoin Adoption in Niagara 💸📈 10:47 Bitcoin Market Dynamics and Predictions 🔮🎮 13:46 GameStop and Bitcoin's Influence 🕹️🇺🇸 16:19 US Government's Bitcoin Reserve Strategy 🏛️📜 18:50 Bitcoin's Price Movements and Historical Context 🕰️💼 20:54 Bitcoin ETFs and Corporate Strategies 📉💰 23:39 Personal Bitcoin Investment Strategies and Experiences 🤑💧 30:47 Liquidity and Market Dynamics 🌊🏦 32:17 Government Debt and Economic Strategies 💳📦 34:03 Inflation and Its Implications 📈🎉 36:00 Niagara Bitcoin Meetup Updates 🥳🤗 38:38 Community Engagement and Networking 🌐🏋️ 40:31 Bitcoin Adoption in Local Businesses 🏪🗳️ 45:25 Political Landscape and Bitcoin Regulation ⚖️😄 50:54 Fun Questions and Personal Insights 🎤🔒 54:15 Technical Innovations and Security in Bitcoin 🛡️ Follow Shaun Somers: Twitter: 🐦 [  / shaunsomers  ] X (formerly Twitter): 🐦 [https://x.com/NiagaraBTC] YouTube: 🎥 [   / @shaunsomers  ] Instagram: 📸 [  / shaunsomers  ]🚀 SUBSCRIBE for Insightful Analysis 🚀╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝╚╩═╩═╝ Connect with Halving Report 🎧🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KPu47A...📺 YouTube:    / @halvingreport  📸 Instagram:   / halvingreport  💃 TikTok:   / halvingreport  👍 Facebook:   / halvingreport  🎤 Buzzsprout: https://halvingreport.buzzsprout.com/...🐦 Twitter:   / halvingreport   🙏🌟 Thank you for tuning in to the Halving Report! Want to stay on top of the latest Bitcoin buzz? 🚀 Then SMASH that SUBSCRIBE button NOW! 🔥👇

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