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In episode #97 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Rob Wallace joined to discuss a month-by-month recap of the biggest Bitcoin news of 2025. He shares his opinions on the hottest topics of the year and his expectations for 2026.

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00:00 - Recap

01:05 - Guest introduction

01:24 - Introduction to Bitcoin News and Rob Wallace

02:35 - The Impact of Trump's Presidency on Bitcoin

04:47 - The Significance of Ross Ulbricht's Pardon

06:29 - State-Level Bitcoin Reserves and Political Momentum

10:34 - The Bybit Compromise and Trust in Third Parties

13:38 - MSTY and Misunderstanding Bitcoin's Value

15:05 - Josh Mandell's Price Prediction and Bitcoin Policy Initiatives

16:47 - Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

19:58 - April's Market Volatility and Tariff Impacts

22:03 - May's Institutional Interest and Bitcoin Las Vegas Conference

24:02 - European MICA Regulation and Its Implications

25:35 - Visa's Integration with Bitcoin and Future of Payments

27:39 - Core vs. Knots Controversy in the Bitcoin Community

31:45 - Sovereign Wealth Funds and Bitcoin Adoption Trends

33:48 - July's All-Time High and Corporate Treasury Purchases

34:17 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Bitcoin

36:29 - Market Dynamics and Bitcoin's Resilience

37:41 - Quantum Computing: A Threat to Bitcoin?

41:48 - Geopolitical Tensions and Bitcoin's Role

44:33 - Historical Patterns and Societal Change

45:39 - Bitcoin's Price Movements and Market Reactions

49:53 - Bitcoin as a Payment Method: The Square Initiative

52:46 - JPMorgan vs. Strategy: The Competitive Landscape

55:28 - Legal Challenges for Bitcoin Developers

59:55 - Bitcoin Mining and Hashrate Trends

01:01:29 - Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026

01:03:33 - The Responsibility of Self-Custody in Bitcoin

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss:

00:00 - Recap

00:57 - Ursula von der Leyen describes free speech as a virus

05:50 – The ECB’s CBDC gift

10:39 - Silver and Copper prices soar to a record highs

14:29 - California: Untouched crypto can be seized

17:17 - Who will buy Boomers’ assets?

20:47 – The rich shopping at Dollar Tree

23:15 - The Fed, Trump, and the market illusion

27:36 - WEF and the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”

31:00 - Is AGI set to end humanity?

35:51 - Outro

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In episode #96 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Hunter Beast joined to discuss the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin, his work on BIP 360, and Bitcoin development.

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00:00 - Recap

01:05 - Guest Introduction

01:32 - Introduction to Hunter Beast and Bitcoin

03:02 - Understanding the Unfairness of the Financial System

06:20 - The Threat of Quantum Computing

10:01 - Quantum Computing and Bitcoin's Security

14:33 - The Urgency of Quantum Resistance

18:12 - BIP 360: Enhancing Bitcoin's Security

25:43 - Technical Aspects of BIP 360

33:25 - The Future of Bitcoin and Quantum Threats

40:42 - Quantum Security and Bitcoin's Future

43:41 - The Role of Sidechains in Bitcoin Scaling

45:42 - BIP360: Addressing Quantum Threats

50:35 - Arbitrary Data and Bitcoin's Integrity

59:31 - Node Governance and Community Dynamics

01:08:19 - Bitcoin as a Lifeboat in Economic Turmoil

01:11:33 - Unpopular Opinions in the Bitcoin Community

01:15:04 - Outro

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss:

00:00 - Recap

01:07 - Fed to inject $6.8 billion into the market

07:03 - South Korea introduces facial recognition for purchasing mobile SIM cards

12:12 - Banks in Vietnam are closing accounts unless customers share biometrics

16:45 - Creating apps like Signal or WhatsApp could be 'hostile activity,' claims UK watchdog

22:18 - U.S. intelligence warns Putin intends to seize all of Ukraine

26:06 - Fold to be included in the Russell 2000 Index

30:23 - Outro

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In episode #95 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Rick of CryptoCloaks joined to discuss solo mining, building a Bitcoin business, why everyone should be 3D printing, and more!

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00:00 - Recap

01:03 - Guest Introduction

01:25 - Introduction to Crypto Cloaks and Solo Mining

04:22 - The Evolution of Crypto Cloaks

07:12 - The Importance of BTC Pay Server

10:31 - Bitcoin Origin Stories and Conviction

13:25 - The Future of Bitcoin and Hyperbitcoinization

16:26 - Challenges in Educating Others About Bitcoin

19:21 - The Role of 3D Printing in Bitcoin Culture

25:08 - The Journey into 3D Printing

30:23 - Teaching Kids Entrepreneurship Through 3D Printing

34:51 - The Value of Skills Over Traditional Education

36:32 - AI's Role in Creativity and Design

41:46 - Prototyping and Custom Work in 3D Printing

44:29 - The Debate on Open Source and Intellectual Property

47:12 - Outro

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss:

00:00 - Recap

01:02 - Trump to pardon the Samourai devs?

03:36 - Steak n Shake will pay you in Bitcoin

07:06 - WEF whistleblowers exposes ESG scam

09:53 - Bitcoin hashrate has plummeted

13:02 - Pro-EU government of Bulgaria just resigned

15:39 - Lawmakers want to ban VPNs

18:41 - The Fed and $9 trillion of federal debt due

20:40 - JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin as collateral for loans

24:15 - Johns Hopkins study: sniff your own farts to boost brain power

26:29 - Outro

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and Tony discuss:

00:00 - Recap

00:59 - Four countries to leave the EU?

05:44 - Social media history to visit the US?

08:05 - U.S. House passes sweeping $900 billion military spending bill

10:23 - Trump considers eliminating taxes on gambling & reclassifies cannabis

15:00 - Do Kwon gets 15 years in prison for $40 Billion Terraform fraud

18:41 - CBDCs are already being built in secret right under our noses

22:28 - Did Elon kill crypto Twitter (X)?

25:26 - Australian teenagers breeze past the new age verification rules

30:20 - Outro

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In episode #94 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez joins to discuss the open source software he developed, the injustice of his prosecutorial process and what we can do to help he and his business partner, Bill.

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00:00 - Recap

01:15 - Guest Introduction

01:46 - Introduction to Samourai Wallet and Its Purpose

04:46 - The Importance of Financial Privacy

07:47 - The Evolution of Bitcoin and Privacy Concerns

11:52 - Judicial Challenges and Legal Battles

14:38 - The Impact of Regulation on Financial Privacy

19:54 - Legal Charges and Plea Deal Overview

22:51 - The Role of FinCEN and Evidence Disclosure

25:41 - Judicial Process and Brady Violations

29:35 - The Shift in Mindset: From Fighting to Plea Deal

32:42 - The Motion to Dismiss and Judge Change

35:38 - The Witch Hunt: Speculations and Realities

38:35 - The Plea Deal: Consequences and Future Outlook

41:36 - The Nature of Illicit Activity and Chain Analysis

44:27 - Call to Action for Privacy Advocates

47:24 - Unpopular Opinions and Future Directions

52:59 - Outro

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and guest Ben Wehrman discuss:

00:00 - Recap

01:04 - Pam Bondi: FBI Building “Extremists” List

03:33 - The Russell 2000 Breakout

05:38 - You Can't Compound Your Way to Wealth Anymore

12:41 - Say Goodbye to AI Slop

16:18 - Why Gen Z and Millennials are Bitter Towards Boomers

21:31 - All This… and You’re Calling a $126K Top?

26:43 - Please Help the Samourai Devs

30:05 - Outro

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In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Greer, and guest Adam Simecka discuss:

00:00 - Recap

01:05 - SEC Signals Major Crypto Shift

05:31 - US Slams UK Online Safety Bill

09:57 - Australians Required to Verify User’s Ages for Social Media

13:38 - Elon Musk: AI Will End America's Debt Crisis Within 3 years

16:13 - Porsche Accused of Mass Russian Car Shutdown

20:17 - Sovereign Wealth Funds Were Buyers as Bitcoin Plunged

23:46 - Crypto ETFs Making a Comeback

28:12 - An Era of Super-Cheap Everything?

33:12 - Zcash Foundation Lawyers Up!

35:14 - Outro

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