If Verizon can have a Friends and Family Plan why can't we? This week we have a great discussion about ways to orange pill our friends and family. News, notes and a good discussion. Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingNovember 22th, 2024: 99,401 USDBlock Height at Time of Recording871,529Software UpdatesPrimal 2.0Liana 8.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Sometimes we loose the plot. When things happen that we don't like the response is sometimes not very thought out. Bitcoin was just created for use by our friends. When people are buying or mining Bitcoin that we don't agree with..what does that mean?Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingNovember 14th, 2024: 88,145  USD; 83,750  EURBlock Height at Time of Recording870,342Software UpdatesZeus 0.9.2BTCPay v2.0.0 Robosats 0.7.1-alphaJAM v0.3.00xChat v1.4.0Hodl Hodl Discontinues Support for Most Altcoins as Payment MethodMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we welcome our new cohost!! Also, here in the United States there was minor little election and we took a few minutes to cover how that might impact Bitcoin both in the US and worldwide.Bitcoin  Price at Time of Recording November 8th, 2024: 76,709 USD, 70,850 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording869,468News and NotesDenmark Considers Unrealized Capital Gains TaxOfficial AnnouncementItaly Plans to Raise Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax from 26% to 42%EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)ECB’s paper on: The distributional consequences of Bitcoin Software UpdatesBitcoin Core v28.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

News, Notes and a personal message.Bitcoin  Weekly CloseSeptember 22nd, 2024: $63,614Block Height at Time of Recording862,459News and NotesBhutan Setting the Pace for National AdoptionBitmain and Hut8 to Launch New ASIC MinerCore Lightning v24.08.1Software UpdatesAshigaru Mobile Wallet v1.0.0Sparrow 2.0 Wallet ReleaseMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

What does X have to do with Bitcoin? Glad you asked!! In this episode we discuss how building robust, open source protocols can help with government overreach. Centralized systems like X and Telegram are also points of failure subject to pressure from governmental institutions.  But what can we do? Let's discuss.Bitcoin  Weekly CloseSeptember 8th, 2024: $54,139.69Block Height at Time of Recording860,547Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Dave Ramsey is one of the top personal financial experts in the United States. Millions of people listen to him give financial advice. I have personally benefited from implementing his advice in the past. But is he behind the times?Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 25th, 2024: $64,190Block Height at Time of Recording858,449News and NotesHas crypto-skeptic Dave Ramsey changed his tune when it comes to Bitcoin?https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-skeptic-dave-ramsey-changed-110400398.htmlBaltic Honeybadger Conference - Day Onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V48aU2UUV68Baltic Honeybadger Conference - Day Twohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgQHBN2PtMoNostriga 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p6mfqcP9IcSoftware ReleasesFountain 1.1.0 ReleaseSeedsigner v0.8.0Blue Wallet 7.0.0Bisq v2.1.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

While we wait for Bitcoin to do Bitcoin things, it might be time to evaluate your setup(s). Does your security match your value? This week's main topic is a discussion of McIntosh's encounter with a scammer. How can you catch a scammer before they get your precious sats? Let's discuss!! Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 18th, 2024: $58,454Block Height at Time of Recording857,412News and NotesEvery Social Security Number in the United States Stolenhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoinhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/Software ReleasesTails 6.6 is outSimple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 MillionValidating Lightning Signer v0.12 ReleasedPhoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The price of Bitcoin is crashing. The Japanese Stock Market has had worse two days since the 1980's. An even more widespread war seems to be coming to the Middle East. And the US stock market is diving as well over last week's every underwhelming jobs data. Time to buy the dip! Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 4th, 2024: $58,143 Block Height at Time of Recording855,434News and NotesRussia Approves Bitcoin Mining and Cross-border Crypto Paymentshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/russian-bitcoin-mining-payments-law/White House Advisors to Meet with Crypto Executiveshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-executives-white-house-ro-khanna-policy-meetingThe Tramps - Disco Infereno Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lSeYd_riw&pp=ygUVdHJhbW1wcyBkaXNjbyBpbmZlcm5vSoftware ReleasesAlby Hub v1.4.0 enhances mobile-friendliness and integrates fixes and improvements for existing featur Phoenix Android v2.3.6 addresses parsing issues with BIP-353 addresses and BIP-21 URIs.Phoenixd v0.3.2 introduces several new features and fixes.GrapheneOS v2024072800 has been released, featuring various fixes and improvements.Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week's Bitcoin Conference provided plenty of news and controversy. It also provided a great place to meet old friends and make new ones. Even with all the political hype, it is possible that it did provide what could be a turning point in Bitcoin history. Let's discuss!Bitcoin  Weekly CloseJuly 28th, 2024: $68,246Block Height at Time of Recording854,423News and NotesSwan Cuts Staff and Won't Be Going Publichttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-cancels-public-listing-plans-rolls-back-mining-business-cuts-staff/Mara Buys 100 Million Dollars of BTChttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mara-buys-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/Bitcoin Conference Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinMagazineSoftware Releaseshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutshell-v0-16-0/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-intro/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-introduces-automated-wallet-rollover-with-advanced-coin-control/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proton-launches-proton-wallet-a-self-custody-bitcoin-wallet/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

As the political postering for Bitcoin votes reaches a fever pitch in the United States it's important to look a little deeper.  Just because a politician is pandering and even making campaign promises (that may or may not be true) doesn't mean fundamental issues don't still exits. The United States and virtually every other country in the world can't just be "fixed" by Bitcoin. Let's discuss!Bitcoin  Weekly CloseJuly 21st, 2024: $68,167Block Height at Time of Recording853,300News and NotesTrump Considers Dimon For Treasuryhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-weighing-dimon-treasury-would-allow-powell-finish-term-bloomberg-2024-07-16Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Why you are involved in Bitcoin is important. I believe it could even affect how long you stay around. Many people begin with "number go up" but there are many more reasons to be involved in Bitcoin. So let's discuss!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJuly 14th, 2024: $61,028Block Height at Time of Recording852,206News and NotesChinese Banks are Failinghttps://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/07/04/why-chinese-banks-are-now-vanishingKeyna Debt Repayment Optionshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-10/kenya-on-tightrope-as-options-fade-to-scale-26-billion-debt-wallMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Recent market gyrations have caused great concern. Are they important? Anyone who has been around Bitcoin more than one cycle has seen these kinds of drops. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly CloseJuly 7th, 2024: $55,849Block Height at Time of Recording851,335News and NotesBitcoin Core's New Security Policieshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-introduces-new-security-disclosure-policy/OpenSSH Server Regression Vulnerabilityhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/regresshion-vulnerability-in-openssh/Mt Gox Starts Repaymentshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mt-gox-starts-bitcoin-repayments-after-decade-long-wait/New Confederation in Africahttps://www.barrons.com/news/burkina-faso-mali-niger-sign-confederation-treaty-statement-b9da960eMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

When you are your own sovereign individual, that brings more responsibilities. Are you doing the right things to support your cold storage?Bitcoin Weekly CloseJune 30th, 2024: $62,673Block Height at Time of Recording850,186News and NotesJulian Assangehttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-to-end-12-year-us-prosecution-with-a-guilty-plea-in-exchange-for-freedom/Boliviahttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bolivia-legalizes-bitcoin-crypto-transactionsKenyahttps://www.vox.com/world-politics/357857/kenya-protest-tax-ruto-loans-china-imfhttps://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/6/27/not-afraid-to-die-kenya-tax-protests-inspire-broader-demand-for-changeMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The second half of 2024 will bring changes to the Satoshi's Plebs podcast. Let's discuss what is changing and why...Bitcoin Weekly Close June 23rd, 2024: $63,173Block Height at Time of Recording849,239Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Time for some reflection on the first half of the year and where we are going. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording June 8th, 2024: $69,192Block Height at Time of Recording847,135Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we wrapped up the discussion on the fast and furious legislation and enforcement coming out of the various parts of the United States. These are having profound effects on the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem. News Wasabi Wallet 2.0.8 ReleaseHarbor E-cash Wallet ReleaseBiden Vetos Bitcoin Custody BillMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Twitter triggers McIntosh .. again. Join us this week for the discussion of the three basic components of the Bitcoin network and how they work together and how their differing incentives help keep the network running properly.News and LinksMy First Bitcoin / Mi Primer BitcoinDandelion++Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The last two weeks has been full of privacy-related news. Unfortunately most of it has not been good news. This episode we cover what has been happening in terms of legislation and the DOJ actions as well the brand new privacy improvements in Bitcoin called Silent Payments. News and LinksSilent PaymentsUS Senate and House Vote to Allow Financial Institutions to Hold BitcoinArgentina to Mine Bitcoin with Stranded GasBitcoin Mining and Methane EmissionsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week I had a great interview with Rob Warren. He has been mining bitcoin for a number of years. With a wide range of experience from home mining to working with Riot (one of the largest public miners in the United States) he has a great deal of knowledge about the mining business.He has recently written the Bitcoin Miner's Almanac (releasing in mid-June). We cover some politics in regards to recent government actions, how Bitcoin mining can vary wildly in scope and purpose as well as a brief trip into philosophy.News and LinksThe Bitcoin Miner's Almanac Pre-order https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/the-bitcoin-miners-almanac-pre-orderEnergy and Civilization: A Historyhttps://a.co/d/gGEO1apThus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for Everyone and No One https://a.co/d/i2e1lZZMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

With the recent halving at block 840,000 we begin the fifth epoch. What does that mean? What are your goals for the next four years? Let's discuss!Bitcoin Daily CloseAprill 21th, 2024: $64,945Block Height at Time of Recording840,282Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

What is the halving and why is everyone on Bitcoin Twitter talking about? Let's discuss this very import feature of the Bitcoin protocol and how it can affect you. April 19th or 20 will be a milestone for Bitcoin.Bitcoin Daily CloseAprill 14th, 2024: $65,757Block Height at Time of Recording839,828News and Linkshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/67-bank-accounts-under-brazilian-government-scanner-frozen-after-ed-acts-on-request/articleshow/77071002.cms?from=mdrhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/paraguay-pauses-progress-bitcoin-mining-ban-billhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/fdic-chief-says-us-ready-if-big-wall-street-bank-ever-failedhttps://www.coinwarz.com/bitcoin-halvingMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The lawmakers in Argentina just recently passed some new regulations requiring all Bitcoin and Crypto companies to register with the government. This includes companies who want to do business in Argentina. Is this an April Fools joke? Bitcoin Daily Close March 31st, 2024: $71,312Block Height at Time of Recording837,166News and Linkshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/31/argentina-unveiled-mandatory-registry-for-bitcoin-and-crypto-platforms/https://humanprogress.org/bitcoin-brought-electricity-to-countries-in-the-global-south-that-needed-energy/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we cover the news and notes as well as a discussion on the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (USA).Bitcoin Daily Close - March 24th, 2024March 24th, 2024: $67,216Block Height at Time of Recording836,462News and LinksEthereum Foundation Under InvestigationIran Automatically Deducting Fines from Bank AccountsMilei Wants to Cut 70,000 State JobsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we discuss how difficult it can be to keep your focus on your financial goals. With thousands(!!!) of cryptocurrencies competing for your attention why should you be "Bitcoin Only"??  This bull market is proving to be no different than the last two or three bull markets with the noise levels rising about "this crypto that is better than Bitcoin because of...". It's time to cut through the noise and understand what the best asset is for your hard earned money.Bitcoin Daily Close - March 18th, 2024 March 10th, 2024: $67,592Block Height at Time of Recording835,294News and LinksBiden Administration Want to Add 30% Tax to Electricity for MiningMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Egypt's currency was unpegged this week as part of a plan to secure eight billion dollars of loans from the IMF/World Bank. Within 48 hours the currency lost about 1/3rd of it's value against the USD. As normal this was all tied into stipulations that the IMF require for this so called "bailout". Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceMarch 10rd, 2024: $69,025Block Height at Time of Recording834,131News and Linkshttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2023-09-12/africa-s-lost-decade-economic-pain-underlies-sub-saharan-coupshttps://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/07/why-africa-is-cryptos-next-frontierhttps://thefederalist.com/2024/03/06/the-uns-green-energy-plan-will-widen-the-energy-gap-keeping-the-worlds-poor-in-squalor/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

A common trope on Bitcoin Twitter and Noster is that you should be "all in" on Bitcoin. Living on the Bitcoin standard, etc. Life is of course more complicated for many of us. Can we get there? How might that work? Let's discuss.Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceMarch 3rd, 2024: $63,137Block Height at Time of Recording833,0046News and LinksMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week I discuss why I believe that the African continent could lead the way in Bitcoin adoption and potentially lead to a new Renaissance. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 25th, 2024: $51,730Block Height at Time of Recording832,075News and LinksNigeria Tries to Block Access to Crypto Exchanges Banking and Securities Commission of Honduras Bans Banks From Dealing in CryptoEIA Suspends Survey of Bitcoin Mining Power UsageMalmi and Satoshi EmailsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

We are down to the last two months before the halving. For weeks the upward march in price has been intense. Little consolidation and only one brief pullback. Are we continuing upward or is it time to pull back?The rest of the year is probably going to bring some of the most intense price action ever for Bitcoin. How you prepare for this bull run will help determine your long term success. Let's discuss. Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 18th, 2024: $52,132Block Height at Time of Recording831,068News and LinksArgentina Sees First Balanced Budget in Over a DecadeSpot ETFs Continue to See Inflows Banks Pushing for Regulation to Be Able to Hold BitcoinJustin Sun Pushing for Layer Two Bitcoin Defi Solution Japan Slips Into RecessionMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

While Mahatma Gandi probably didn't exactly say "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", it's a great quote even if wrongly attributed to him. And history teaches us that it's often accurate. Where is Bitcoin in all this? Let's discuss.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 11, 2024: $48,286Block Height at Time of Recording830,004News and LinksTreasury Department Report on Money LaunderingSenator Warren Expands Coalition for BillMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week I dive into the misconceptions of "Bitcoin is only for the rich" or "Bitcoin is for the middle class". Bitcoin is for everyone - even with the current constraints. Let's discuss!!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 4, 2024: $42,030Block Height at Time of Recording827,896News and LinksBitcoin Mining RegulationArgentina Bitcoin Regulation StoppedArgentina Removes Taxes on BitcoinMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

"I don’t believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can’t take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something they can’t stop."F. HayekBitcoin is the completion of Hayek vision. It's possible with worldwide adoption of Bitcoin that we can have signifcant separation of State and Money. If the State isn't printing fiat money I see three aspects of monetary policy improving over time. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 28, 2024: $42,030Block Height at Time of Recording827,896News and Linkshttps://bjwa.brown.edu/29-2/a-wall-of-separation-between-money-and-state-policy-and-philosophy-for-the-era-of-cryptocurrency/https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/07/27/cbdcs-wrongfully-break-down-the-separation-between-money-and-state/https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/the-separation-of-money-and-state-eecedcfe8d69https://watcher.guru/news/us-government-to-sell-130m-worth-of-bitcoin-from-silk-roadhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_CantillonMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Many people will tell you Bitcoin is "too volatile". After fifteen years and with major Wall Street adoption it's time to revisit this idea. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 21, 2024: $41,553Block Height at Time of Recording826,772News and LinksThe Bitcoin HandbookMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we take a look at the toolset I'm building for my new desktop computer and how that will help me become more self-sovereign. These freedom tools are indispensable. One of the projects I'm working on is to make these toolsets available more widely. Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 14, 2024: $41,572Block Height at Time of Recording826,454News and LinksMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week's episode wraps up our privacy discussion. We discuss the common components of privacy and wrap things up by walking through a solid privacy-based toolchain for secure storage of your Bitcoin.News and LinksSamourai WalletSparrow WalletJoinMarketDMX Decentralized Mixer Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Our privacy discussion continues with talk of two fundamental methods of achieving privacy on the Bitcoin chain. This will help to give you the needed information to make choices about how you will achieve online privacy. Bitcoin Price$46,611Block height at time of recording825,353Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we begin a discussion of privacy principles and how they are implemented in Bitcoin. As government overreach becomes more common and the ability to gather vast amounts of data about everyone becomes easier and more cost effective the right to financial privacy becomes ever more important. Join us as we tackle this thorny issue!Bitcoin Weekly Closing Price$43,948.71Block height at time of recording824,805News and LinksVanEck to Support Bitcoin Core DevelopersPaperwork Complete for Bitcoin Spot ETFs Bitmain is Mining Bitcoin!!!Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Welcome to the first episode of Satoshi’s Plebs! This week, we wrap up the year with a look at what happened in 2023 as well as a look forward to what we can expect in 2024 in both Bitcoin and the finance/economy in general.Block height at time of recording823,771Bitcoin Price at time of recording$42,629Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Today we talk about the US Treasury and their desire (and proposal) to regulate cryptocurrencies. Also, this episode marks the last episode of Generation Bitcoin and I reveal the new name of the podcast as we move forward into 2024. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!BTC price at weekly close: $37,739Block height at time of recording: 819,165News and Linkshttps://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/11/treasury-presses-congress-for-new-power-in-crypto-crackdown-00128907https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/29/us-treasury-campaigning-for-amplified-powers-to-chase-crypto-overseas/https://d-central.tech/braiins-pools-transition-to-fpps-a-new-chapter-in-bitcoin-mining/https://www.theblock.co/post/265120/jack-dorsey-seed-round-decentralized-bitcoin-mining-pool-oceanMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we cover a variety of topics including the largest transaction fee ever for a Bitcoin Block (85.2163  BTC!!!!), the continued pain in the Bitcoin mining industry caused by the race to 500 EH, Milei's plans to shutter the Argentine Central Bank and my extensive plans for December's hiatus. BTC price at weekly close: $37,454Block height at time of recording: 818,653News and NotesBlock 818087 Transaction Fee Largest EverSix Straight Upward Difficulty Adjustments to New All Time HighArgentina Central Bank Shutdown "Non Negotiable"Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

As the United States celebrates Thanksgiving, I reflected on the need for censorship resistant Bitcoin. A recent incident with the F2Pool illuminates the need for active participation in what is allowed to flow through a mining pool and the need for constant vigilance by the miners. Remember, Bitcoin is for everyone!BTC  at time of recording: $37,116Block height at time of recording: 818,129News and Noteshttps://www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/11/22/bitcoins-anti-censorship-ethos-surfaces-after-mining-pool-f2pool-acknowledges-filter/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Today's election of a libertarian candidate to the presidency of Argentina is bound to cause waves in world politics. With inflation approaching 150% something needs to change. Time will tell if this is the right move.BTC  at time of recording: $37,347Block height at time of recording: 817,565News and Noteshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/11/19/world/argentina-vote-milei-massa-nov-19/index.htmlArgentina Inflation DataMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

The regulatory bodies like FinCEN are slowly strangling the financial systems of the United States. These unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats are creating more and more regulations that violate our fourth amendment rights. What can Bitcoiners do? And why is Swan Bitcoin involved?BTC  at time of recording: $37,070Block height at time of recording: 816,555News and LinksYan's Twitter PostMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

As the bull market shows every signs of beginning to take off it's time to talk about your mindset. The coming days will test your mettle. Now is the time to prepare for the next two years. Make the major decisions ahead of time and don't be making decisions you will regret. BTC  at time of recording: $36,702Block height at time of recording: 816,080Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/ and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info/I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. I'm also on matrix at @mcintosh1775:matrix.org. Looking forward to hearing from you!Websitehttps://gen-btc.comMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.comWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we take a look at the news and I discuss some upcoming changes for the Generation Bitcoin podcast.BTC  at time of recording: $35,044Block height at time of recording: 815,510News and Linkshttps://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/microbt-unveils-highly-anticipated-whatsminer-m60-series-at-blockchain-life-2023-in-dubaiPodcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/ and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info/I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. I'm also on matrix at @mcintosh1775:matrix.org. Looking forward to hearing from you!Websitehttps://gen-btc.comMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.comWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I had a great discussion with Seth about a number of topics centering primarily on privacy and the proposed Fincen regulations. Seth has deep knowledge about privacy aspects of Bitcoin with a great ability to clearly communicate what we need to know. BTC  at time of recording: $34,623Block height at time of recording: 814,874News and LinksSethforPrivacy.com  Opt Out Podcast     Foundation Hardware Wallets   Fincen Website     Fincen Proposal  Website for Comments on Proposed Crypto Regulationhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/10/19/us-treasury-seeks-to-name-crypto-mixers-as-money-laundering-concern/https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-crypto-mixers-money-launderingSeth's Blog Articles on Patriot Act and Tornado Cash Indictmenthttps://freedom.tech/patriot-act-comes-to-cryptocurrency/https://freedom.tech/tornado-cash-indictment-shows-desperation/Seth's Twitter Accounts@sethforprivacy@FOUNDATIONdvcs @freedomtechSeth's Book PicksDune Trilogy by Frank HerbertDuneDune MessiahChildren of Dune The Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. TollPacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941–1942 The Conquering Tide: War in the Pacific Islands, 1942–1944 Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 Permanent Record by Edward SnowdenMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Bitcoin Twitter is already calling for $100,000 BTC by then end of 2024. We just broke the strong resistance at $31,000. Is the bear market over and is it now "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (let the good times roll)?? Even if it is, put the breaks on and don't get swept into the mania. We have a long time to go before this cycle's high. Let's discuss what is going on.BTC  Weekly Close: $33,909Block height at time of recording: 814,273Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/ and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info/I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. I'm also on matrix at @mcintosh1775:matrix.org. Looking forward to hearing from you!Websitehttps://gen-btc.comMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe following music was used for this media project:Music: Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist website: https://incompetech.comWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we take a look at the Presidential election that was held in Argentina on Sunday. It has set up what will be a decisive showdown between Javier Mileau, a libertarian, and Sergio Massa who is a Peronist. BTC  Weekly Close: $29,918Block height at time of recording: 813,416News and LinksHal Finney Wasn't SatoshiFINCEN Regulation ProposalMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!

This week we analyze the River Lightning network usage report. There is a lot going on in lightning development and the calls for its demise are very much premature. We have plateaued for now but the next bull run will set things up for the traffic on the lightning network to overtake the Bitcoin mainchain.News, notes and even a rant. It's all there in less than hour!!BTC Daily Close: $28,759Block height at time of recording 812,953News and NotesRiver Lightning ReportLightning Labs Taproot Assets on BTC MainnetSpiral Bitcoin Intro VideoPeter McCormack Film - Follow the Money (Argentina)Country Garden Property Developer Payment FailureMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWebsitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoI can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @[email protected]. Looking forward to hearing from you!