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  • Powell pulls the punchbowl and $1.5 trillion in 'paper wealth' vanishes. I'll unpack Wall Street's meltdown, JPOW's 'maybe we'll cut, maybe we won’t' strategy, and how inflation still runs the show.

    Then, we take a serious look at the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Could an executive order make it happen overnight?

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    What Is the National Debt Costing Us?Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Buys $100M BTC Bringing Total Holdings to $1BThe Dutch government urged to establish a National Bitcoin Reserve in an open letter. CNBC Daily Open: Expectations on Fed cuts were the lethal blow to marketsEl Salvador secures $3.5 billion IMF financing package after agreeing to make accepting Bitcoin voluntary and unwind its Chivo wallet.Bitcoin Crosses $108k, US Spot ETFs Are The Largest Holder, MSTR To Enter Nasdaq-100US Federal Reserve cuts fed funds rate by 25 basis pointsSUMMARY OF FED CHAIR POWELL'S STATEMENT (12/18/24)Bitcoin Policy Institute drafts Executive Order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for President TrumpA US strategic reserve could push bitcoin to $500K: Bitwise CIO - YouTubeFASB Officially Adopts Fair Value Accounting Rules for Bitcoin Starting December 2024El Salvador to Scale Back Bitcoin Policies for $1.4 Billion IMF Loan DealBlackRock releases 3 minute educational video explaining what Bitcoin is.MUSIC:
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  • Bitcoin at $100K has summoned the FUD swarm — from quantum computer panic to 'national security threat' hot takes. I’m calling out the bad logic, breaking down every attack, and arming you with the facts.

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    LINKS:
    Bitcoin has now become MSNBC's new obsession. River: Bitcoin Ownership DistributionTop Organizations Disclosing Donations to Fairshake PAC, 2024 • OpenSecretsRipple founder has given more than $11.8 million to Harris campaignKamala Harris turns to Coinbase for crypto campaign donations, CFO revealsSince January, $227 billion of Bitcoin has been activated by long term holders, dwarfing the ETF flows by a multiple.Tucker Carlson on X: "Roger Ver is facing life in prison for revealing how the US government worked secretly to subvert cryptocurrency and prevent economic freedom.06: Debunking Big Blocker Alternative HistoryGoogle shocks the world with new a chip that could vanquish Nvidia and Bitcoin - YouTubeGloria Zhao on Bitcoin Core Devs, Network Security Threats and Will There Be A "Block Size" War II? - YouTubeBitcoin News on X: "Satoshi’s thoughts on handling a “massive breakthrough attack,” such as quantum computing rendering SHA-256 encryption ineffective in protecting the Bitcoin network. https://t.co/GBnZ3UpeXN" / XMicroStrategy’s $26 Billion Bitcoin Cache Is Larger Than IBM, Nike Cash Holdings - BloombergAmazon shareholders have submitted a request for the $2.3 Trillion company to explore adding Bitcoin to its treasury.Is It 'Crazy' for the US to Have a Bitcoin Reserve? - YouTubeSenate Republicans propose Bitcoin national reserve - YouTubeBehind Bitcoin’s Rally Is a Simple Fact: Supplies Are Limited - WSJHawaii local news covers Bitcoin adoption in the state with cameos - YouTubeThe National Center for Public Policy Research has submitted the attached shareholder proposal for consideration at the 2025 annual shareholder meeting. China discovers world's largest gold mine - Egypt IndependentEl Salvador’s Gold Reserves Worth $3 Billion: President Bukele Highlights Economic Potential. – El Salvador in EnglishCPI inflation November 2024: Annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expectedRussia: MP proposes a strategic Bitcoin reserveWabiSabi Vulnerability Allows Malicious Coordinators to Deanonymize Coinjoin UsersMicroStrategy Poised to Join Nasdaq-100 IndexEric Balchunas on X: "$MSTR is likely to be added to $QQQ on 12/23 (w/ announcement coming 12/13). Moderna likely to get bootAlex Thorn on X: "🚨 “SELL THE PAST, BUY THE FUTURE” Crypto Illicit Transaction Volume
    Illicit transactions constituted only 0.34% of the total on-chain transaction volume for 2023The total value received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses dropped to $24.2 billion in 2023Breakdown of Illicit Activities
    Transactions involving sanctioned entities accounted for $14.9 billion, representing 61.5% of all illicit transaction volume analyzed.Crypto scams and hacking revenue both decreased significantly, with total illicit revenue down 29.2% and 54.3%, respectively.Stablecoin Usage



    Stablecoins accounted for the majority of criminal transactions for the second consecutive year, aligning with the recent increase in stablecoin share of all crypto activity.Citations:
    Crypto crime in 2023 exceeded $24 billion: ChainalysisUS Financial Secrecy Fuels Illicit Financial Flows from Environmental Crimes, New Report FindsIllicit cryptocurrency transactions global 2023 | StatistaNew report: The 2023 Illicit Crypto Economy | TRM InsightsEfforts to track illicit financial flows need scaling up – UNCTAD SDG Pulse 20242024 Crypto Crime Trends from ChainalysisThe IMF and the Fight Against Illicit Financial FlowsAn In-Depth Look at Crypto-Crime in 2023 Part 1 | Trend Micro (US)African Strategies to Combat Illicit Financial Flows | Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceThe Illicit Crypto Economy ReportIllicit Financial Flows | UNCTADIllicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 billion in 2023 - report | ReutersBalancing privacy and public interest in the fight against illicit financial flows: Lessons from an European Case Study - ScienceDirectCash Illicit Transaction Volume
    According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime the estimated amount of money laundered globally in one year is 2-5% of global GDP or $800 billion - $2 trillion in current US dollars.The US Treasury estimates that about $300 billion is laundered annually in the United States alone, much of it through cash transactions.Music
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  • Bitcoin: The Unlikely Ally of the Dollar System. What if Bitcoin pumps don’t kill the dollar but make it stronger? How stablecoins and T-bills could entrench the dollar’s dominance, Saylor’s Bitcoin pitch to Microsoft, and why ETF fears are overblown.

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    Finally my chart got attention. And now I feel is it too late for this fractal now that everyone knows about itCrypto Market, Gold Could Rise if World Seeks Dollar Alternatives Amid Trump Tariffs
    Trump pushes for global dollar dominance, but also embraces bitcoinTom Lee Predicts S&P 500 To Reach 6,300, Bitcoin To Break $100K By Year-End, Says Trump's Tariffs Can Be Effective 'Negotiating Tools' US dollar and bitcoin advance spurred by Trump tariff expectations | ReutersHow painful will Trump’s tariffs be for American businesses?Luke Gromen: Bitcoin as "The New Oil," Trump's Tariffs, and the Death of the Dollar-Centric System - YouTubeDigital Assets and the Treasury Market presentationSaylor Buys 15,400 BTCMicrosoft Bitcoin Strategy - A Presentation by Michael Saylor - YouTubeJames Lavish says Bitcoin is “0.2% right now, at 1% of the total global assets, Bitcoin's a $9 Trillion asset and worth about $450,000, at 3% is worth $1.3 Million per BTC”Energy:
    The Potential Relationship between Biomass, Biorefineries, and BitcoinRenewable energy and cryptocurrency: A dual approach to economic viability and environmental sustainability: HeliyonCan bitcoin mining empower energy transition and fuel sustainable development goals in the US? - ScienceDirectBhutan's national Bitcoin holdings reach one-third of its GDP, could Bitcoin become the new favorite reserve asset for countries worldwide? - ChainCatcherUpdates:
    BlackRock’s spot ETF surpasses 500,000 bitcoin in assets under management Officials are halting Bitmain units at U.S. ports, industry firms report - Blockspace MediaIntroducing Alby BenefitsAlby Go v1.7.2 Update.Music
    Bitcoin all Time High by HEKS
  • Inflation is back—what it means for Bitcoin. Why the media is wrong about who's selling BTC, and I make the case that Bitcoin loans beat selling your sats every time.

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    LINKS:
    Huge $15 Trillion Bitcoin Price Bet Helps Stem Sudden Crypto Sell-OffMicroStrategy spends $5.4 billion buying another 55,000 bitcoins, shares slideWhy Bitcoin's undiscovered potential could push it to $500,000 - TheStreet Crypto: Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news, advice, analysis and moreBitcoin (BTC) Bounces Off Lows, Rekindles $100,000 Milestone Optimism - BloombergBitcoin bounces back above $96,000 as investors eye $100,000 milestoneBitcoin Tops $70K for First Time in More Than Four MonthsPCE inflation October 2024#2234 - Marc AndreessenTrump admin eyes CFTC to lead digital asset regulation | Fox BusinessImportant update for Swan clients awesome-liquid-network | A curated list of Liquid Network resources, libraries, tools and applicationsCasa’s CEO catches a scammer posing as Coinbase support in the act, getting them to spill everything. 👀 https://t.co/t2Bitcoin is up 450% since Justin Trudeau said anyone who bought Bitcoin “would have lost more than half their life savings.”MUSIC:
    Be the Wheel • Theo Katzman
  • MicroStrategy has become the most traded stock in the US - What does it mean for Bitcoin? Plus, how the new Bitcoin ETF options could reshape the market, and why Bitcoiners should prepare for shitcoins to stick around.

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    LINKS:
    "Businesses are buying BTC faster than ever"$1.9b is unheard of for Day OneBitcoin Reserve Bill - S.4912 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): BITCOIN Act of 2024 | Congress.gov | Library of CongressBlackRock Says Trump Win Brings 'Optimism' for a Bitcoin ReserveVanEck Backs Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve PlanTrump Bitcoin Report CardBitcoin in 21 Minutes | RiverTrump Team Mulls Creating First-Ever White House Crypto RoleTrump taps billionaire crypto booster Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Commerce SecretaryThe crypto industry plowed tens of millions into the election. Now, it’s looking for a return on that investment | CNN PoliticsEmbrace Alby Hub - phasing out Alby’s shared wallet | Alby User GuideSupercut: "If people knew how the monetary system actually workedMusic
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  • From Election Day drama to Market mania: Unpacking the recent surge in Bitcoin and stocks. Is this a hype cycle or something more? Let's follow the money and find out.

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    LINKS:
    "Assets in the US spot bitcoin ETFs are now up to $84bBitcoin mania taking over the stock market too as Coinbase and Microstrategy are both in Top 5 most traded stocks todayInvesting Bitcoin in Retirement Accounts Adopting Bitcoin - High-signal Bitcoin conference for buildersNew release: ZEUSv0.9.2RoboSats Release v0.7.2-alpha Fountain app v1.1.6Exciting news for Canadians! You can now buy bitcoin directly on the Lightning Network from your Bitcoin Well account!Goodstein: Bitcoin could become the next strategic reserve asset. - YouTubeMUSIC
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  • Trump's nine Bitcoin promises examined – plus how a perfect macro storm is set to usher in BTC's new golden era and shatter all-time highs.

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    LINKS
    Bitwise CIO says “We are entering the Golden Age of Crypto.”Bitcoin breaks new all-time high above $74,000 amid Trump's early lead on Election Day | The BlockThe Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off - The New York TimesBitcoiners celebrate as Bernie Moreno ousts Sherrod Brown, Ohio upsetOperation Chokepoint 2.0’s main enforcer Senate Banking Committee Chair Sherrod Brown of Ohio has lost his Senate seatAltcoin Daily on X: Trump Super CutBoltz v3.8.0 BOLT 12Strike: Introducing Bitcoin Auto-WithdrawalsThe Pomp Podcast • #1427 Howard LutnickMUSIC
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  • Bitcoin's sweet 16 has never looked better. This week, I'll unpack the hard data behind the new wave of adoption that's transforming magic internet money into mainstream reality.

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    LINKS:
    BTC ETFs Record Massive $870 Million InflowsBTC price risks new 'FOMO' top as Bitcoin ETF inflows near $1B dailySpot Bitcoin ETFs on track to overtak Satoshi Nakamoto's BTC holdings by year-end IBIT took in more $$$ *today* than all but 7 of the 590+ ETFs launched in 2024 have taken in *all year* The market is getting even more concentratedMicrosoft to vote for or against "Assessment of Investing in Bitcoin" during shareholder meeting in DecemberCNBC reports on the soaring national deficit’s role in the election, noting that “neither politicians nor the public seem to care.” The US Treasury expects to drain $186 billion this quarter from its general account plus borrow $546 billion, and then borrow $823 billion in the first quarter of 2025. That’s $1.6 trillion of overdraft spending in the next 6 months.The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve AssetThis is a very bullish setup for bitcoin into the election, says VanEck's Matthew Sigel - YouTubeNew FinCEN Alert Shows Cash, Smuggling Preferred Method For Hezbollah FinancingStephen Mollah Q&A - YouTubeMacroeconomist claims to be Satoshi, creator of ChatGPT, and Twitter logo designerUS Treasury says stablecoin growth is increasing demand for T-bills Music
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  • The Quiet Part Said Loud: Central banks finally admit why they fear Bitcoin - and it's not about protecting you. Breaking down the latest attacks from the ECB and Minneapolis Fed.

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    LINKS:
    The distributional consequences of Bitcoin by Ulrich Bindseil, Jürgen Schaaf :: SSRNECB's Lagarde says bitcoin conducted ‘funny business’ - YouTubeChristine Lagarde avoids jail despite being found guilty of negligenceBlockchain's Role in Mitigating Illicit Finance — CRYPTOISACUnique Implementation of Permanent Primary Deficits? | Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisChallenging ECB's Bitcoin Critique: a Critical RebuttalPro-Harris PACs see strong donations from crypto community in September - YouTubeCrypto PAC Fairshake targets close House races as election nears endBitcoin miners launch ad campaign in swing states to boost crypto-friendly candidates Kashkari telling us a few years ago the FED has unlimited moneyMichael Saylor: Why MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin funding is NOT a glitch - YouTubeThe Bitcoin revolution & risks with Michael Saylor (Part Two) - YouTube“The Space” | New Bitcoin Citadel in Denver, ColoradoThe future of saving is here: Earn 3.8% on cash. Paid in Bitcoin.Natalie Brunell X: Bitcoin is the universal energy currency and a global tool of hopeMUSIC:
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  • Assets are soaring, but the real economy is crumbling. What gives? I'll break it down. Plus: Bitcoin's lifeline for small businesses, Liz Warren's crypto crackdown sparks outrage, and the Trump Coin crashes and burns.

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    Links:
    Crude Oil - Price - Chart - Historical Data - NewsMicroStrategy sets sights on $1T valuation as bitcoin bankMicroStrategy price target raised to $225 from $173 at Barclays - TipRanks.comMicroStrategy Shares Hit New 52-Week Highs Before Pulling Back: Here's What's Going On - MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) - BenzingaMetaplanet shares jump 16% after buying 107 BitcoinMetaplanet Bitcoin Treasury Reaches $56 Million With Latest BTC Buy - DecryptWarren, Deaton spar over crypto in first debate for US Senate seatTrump-Touted Crypto Website Crashes as Token Sale Goes Live, With Just 1.7% of Target SoldTrump's crypto coin on sale with Election Day just three weeks outCraig Wright files lawsuit against BTC Core and Square without barristerCraig Wright tries again: £911 billion lawsuit against Bitcoin Core and SquareMayor of Rockdale: 'Bitcoin saved the town's economyMayor of Rockdale says Bitcoin mining saved the town’s economy ZEUS v0.9.1Coinbase on X: "Can the crypto voter actually impact the outcome of this election?Music
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  • A breakdown of HBO's Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery "documentary" and how they got it wrong. Plus, a look at some challenges facing Bitcoin miners and the IMF talking tough.

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    Is Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Nakamoto Actually Peter Todd?Blockchain's Role in Mitigating Illicit FinanceU.S. to sell Silk Road Bitcoin: 69,370 BTC to enter market FBI doxxed their walletsIMF: El Salvador Should Narrow The Bitcoin Law Reach To Access FundsBook: Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development by Alex Gladstein Bitcoin, The IMF, and El Salvador - YouTubeVisa - Visa Introduces the Visa Tokenized Asset PlatformVisa Launches Platform to Help Banks Issue Stablecoins Globally - BloombergJack Mallers on X: "Einstein discovered E=mc², he didn't "invent" it. Satoshi discovered Bitcoin, he didn't "invent" it. Bitcoin was 40 years of workMusic:
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  • How world events impact Bitcoin, why investors are turning cynical, and the one Bitcoin metric that's right 83% of the time. Plus, some FUD busting and how Visa banned Apple from integrating Bitcoin and more into Apple Pay.

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    Bitcoin: A Global Liquidity Barometer - Lyn AldenIt Begins: US Port Strikes Erupt, First Shutdown In 50 Years Sparks Fears Of Supply Chain Crisis | ZeroHedge'THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS': Payne explains 'worrisome' key economic indicator report - YouTube"There goes the 2nd most crowded trade.Spot Bitcoin ETFs bought up all the BTC mined in SeptemberBitcoin Price Drops Sharply as 'Uptober' Begins With Mass Liquidations and Middle East Tensions US: Manufacturing SlowsTo Mine or Not to Mine? | Plan B 5 - YouTubeCambridge Blockchain Network Sustainability Index: CBECIElectricity Mix - Our World in DataBitcoin Mining Council Survey Confirms Year on Year Improvements in Sustainable Power and Technological Efficiency in H1-2023 - Bitcoin Mining CouncilBitcoin Mining Uses A Higher Mix Of Sustainable Energy Than Any Major Country Or IndustryIs Bitcoin greener than eVs? Two arguments whyNYDIG on X: Bitcoin is speech and therefore protected by the First AmendmentInside The Biden Admin's Plot To Destroy Silvergate And Debank Crypto For Good US accuses Visa of monopolizing debit card swipes | ReutersVisa has longed viewed Apple Pay as an “existential threat” to its payments business.Full Court Doc PDFAlby Hub available on StartOS and UmbrelBitcoin was 40 years of workMusic:
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  • Three game-changing shifts this week will reshape the average Bitcoin holder and reignite centralization concerns. What just changed, what's driving the urgency, and how will it impact the Bitcoin network.

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    Christine Lagarde - Stabilizing Inflation & Regulating AI for the Global Economy | The Daily Show - YouTubeSEC Greenlights Options Trading for BlackRock’s IBIT Spot Bitcoin ETFWho Owns the Most Bitcoin in 2024? | RiverJeff Park on X - If there were one thing to read today re the game-changing nature of Bitcoin ETF options, read (and bookmark) this one for 2025BlackRock Bitcoin ETF demands 12-hour BTC withdrawals from CoinbaseJUST IN: 🇺🇸 The largest U.S. custodian bank BNY to launch Bitcoin ETF CustodyBhutan Reveals Fourth-Largest Government Bitcoin Holdings Worth $750MBitcoin Core :: Disclosure of memory DoS due to headers spamTelegram Changes Policy to Share Phone Numbers & IP Addresses in 'Valid Requests'SimpleX Chat: private and secure messenger without any user IDs (not even random)US Congressman Tom Emmer grills Gary Gensler over crypto regulationMusic
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  • Why a .5% rate cut is such a shock, what Bitcoiners should watch for next, and where to find the signal long-term. I also share my thoughts on Trump's DeFi token, project updates, and more.

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    Fed cuts rates by a half point at September 2024 meetingFederal Reserve goes big with half-point interest rate cut, its first since 2020Fed moves to protect weakening job market with bold rate cutThe Fed is making its WORST policy mistake since 1929BlackRock Presentation - Bitcoin a Unique Diversifier.pdfThe Real Estate Guys Radio Show - Real Estate Investing Education for Effective Action | Uncovering Evidence of Massive Fraud in Property Tax Valuations | Podcastindex.orgTrump's crypto business presents possible conflict of interestProject Updates
    Sparrow 2.0.0 releasedRiver Proof of Reserves: Setting a new standard for Bitcoin exchangesRiver's Proof of Reserves PageWhat Is Proof of Reserves? Bitcoin Proof of Reserves - River - YouTubeMusic
    Don't Take This For Granted - By: Two Weeks In Nashville
  • Using a Bitcoin lens, I'll explain why the housing market is propping inflation numbers up and why traditional "experts" can't explain it.

    Plus, a Bitcoin reality check, my thoughts on a town that claims to be getting sick from the local Bitcoin mine,  a visit to noobie corner, and a lot more.

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    Links
    Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2024 — in one chart37% of US small businesses have seen their earnings drop over the last 3 monthsGood news for consumers: Some experts say companies are done with price gouging.US economy is rapidly slowing - Global Markets Investor Dow falls 400 points, Nasdaq reverses losses after CPI reportHigher 'core' inflation in CPI could derail chance of larger Fed rate cut How Many Americans Own Stock? Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States (MSPUS) | FRED | St. Louis Fed314% increase since 1999 for the average US family health insurance premium.Apple's treasury lost $15b in the past decadeRiver Report: Why Business Bitcoin Adoption Grew by 30% in 1 YearInside the Texas bitcoin mine reportedly making residents sick - YouTubeMarathon's Commitment to Granbury, TX | MARA GranburyMichael Saylor on CNBC Today - $13 Million BITCOIN - YouTubeNoobie Corner
    How Bitcoin Fees Work Managing LN wallets liquidityBitcoin’s UTXO Model: What Is It and How to Manage UTXOsMore UTXOs, more problems: High fees, signing failures, and how to avoid themHow does Liquid keep my transaction data confidential? Aqua Bitcoin Wallet: A Beginner's Guidemempool.space Updates
    Alby goRoboSats v0.7.0-alpha: Desktop App, Nostr Orderbook & MorePeter Schiff & Jack Mallers Debate Bitcoin Vs. Gold, Collapse Of Dollar - YouTubeMusic
    Devil's Hand by Luke Wood


  • A breakdown of Bitcoin credibility attacks this week, plus a review of some macro-sickness and the no-good, real lousy month for Bitcoin miners.

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    Links
    Americans Are Really, Really Bullish on Stocks - WSJEconomic & Market Update | J.P. Morgan Asset Management"Nikkei 225 down 3.7% and the usd/yen headed lower. Looks like we are about to find out how much of that Yen Carry Trade is still out there.Government hiring is inflating jobs numbers.Ueda Reiterates That BOJ Will Lift Rates If Outlook Realized - BloombergBank of Canada delivers third straight interest rate cut, bringing policy rate down to 4.25 per centMining: revenues drop in August and difficulty at all-time highsBitcoin miners sold 2,655 $BTC over the weekend, worth around $154 million!CNBC reports that almost half of all corporate money raised for the presidential election is from Bitcoin and crypto.New FTC Data Shows Massive Increase in Losses to Bitcoin ATM Scams | Federal Trade CommissionNorth Korea Aggressively Targeting Crypto Industry with Well-Disguised Social Engineering AttacksMusic
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  • US employment fell by 818,000 jobs in the latest Government revision. I'll break down the report and what it means for Bitcoin. Plus, a batch of news, Bitcoin basics, and more.

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    News Links
    The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv): "🇸🇻EL SALVADOR CONTINUES TO TRAILBLAZE! El Salvador will soon begin providing #Bitcoin instruction and certification to 80,000 public servants." | X CancelledIllicit Finance - National Crime AgencyGerman Authorities Seize $279,000 in Bitcoin ATM Crackdown - DecryptNonfarm payroll growth revised down by 818,000, Labor Department saysNonfarm payroll growth revised down by 818,000, Labor Department saysFed's Powell Confronts Policy Crossroads With All Eyes on Jackson Hole - BloombergPowell may use Jackson Hole speech to hint interest rate cuts | AP NewsWatch Live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole | WSJ - YouTubeBitcoin ETFs Record 14% Increase in Institutional Investors' Adoption | CoinspeakerWhy Wall Street Is Investing in Bitcoin ETFs: A Q2 2024 AnalysisGrayscale’s Share of Bitcoin ETF Market Falls Below 25% as Rivals Rise - DecryptInstitutions Increased Their Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Allocation in Second Quarter, Bitwise SaysSpot Bitcoin ETFs maintain positive flows for 8 out of the last 10 daysvitalik.eth on X: "I have been told that I need to "do less philosophizing and do more ethereum bullposting".Noobie Corner Links
    The Lightning Network, Explained. Bitcoin has a frequently cited… | by Blockchain.com | @blockchain | MediumBisq - A decentralized bitcoin exchange networkLearn RoboSatsProject Updates
    Fountain 1.1 - Open Social Podcasting Powered by NostrRelease v0.9.0-rc1 · ZeusLN/zeusAnatomy of BitcoinMusic
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  • Job done! Didn't you notice? Inflation has been licked; the Yen carry trade is nearly wound down, and the fed is about to cut. What could go wrong?!

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    Wholesale inflation shows few warning signs. Fed interest-rate cut still on track.US PPI July 2024: Producer Prices Increased by Less Than Forecast - BloombergCredit Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies Surge in the Second Quarter – MishTalkThursday morning JP Morgan said 75% of the carry trade was unwound. NEW EVIDENCE THAT Kamala Harris WILL CONTINUE CRYPTO CRACKDOWNDemocrats launch 'Crypto for Harris' campaign to counter Trump’s industry appealCrypto executives clash with Democratic leaders in heated Zoom meeting President Trump's 20 core promises to America - No Bitcoin on thereTim Pool on X: "The CIA invented bitcoinProjects:
    Lightning.PubJustin (shocknet)⚡ on X: "Huge milestone ⚡️Mutiny Wallet is Shutting DownOlympus by ZEUS x Lightning.Pub integrationFinal Clip:
    Bitcoin: Global Utility w/ Alex Gladstein - YouTubeMusic
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  • The four horsemen of the apocalypse are riding roughshod over Bitcoin… and the no-coiners are cheering. I'll break down the FUD, separate facts from fiction, and explain what set all this off.

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    Japan's stock market, the Nikkei 225, is currently set to post its largest 2-day drop in history. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is caught between tightening monetary policies, risking a collapse of the carry trade, or maintaining low rates, which threatens financial stability. Magnificent Seven set to shed $1 trillion in value, led by Apple, NvidiaTreasuries Surge as Traders Bet on Emergency Fed Rate CutSchwab, Fidelity resolve temporary disruptions on frenetic trading dayAre Banks Sweeping Dud Property Loans Under the Rug? - WSJBiden's Treasury accused of trying to juice U.S. economy pre-electionSchwab, Fidelity resolve temporary disruptions on frenetic trading dayThe Japanese Yen has retraced an entire year's worth of price action in just 26 days.Dow tumbles 1,000 points, S&P 500 posts worst day since 2022 Wharton's Jeremy Siegel says Fed needs to make an emergency rate cutCarry trades: A major unwinding is underway amid a stock sell-offThe Reason Behind Bitcoin's Price Crash: Arthur Hayes SpeculatesBitcoin Crash Wipes Out 18% Of Profitable Investors In 24 Hours - BitcoinWorldBitcoin Falls Below $53K, Wiping Out $600M in Leveraged Longs - Co…Saylor's $2 Billion Bitcoin Plan Amid Market ChaosPolymarket 26% chance of U.S. Recession in 2024Tezos co-founder calls Bitcoin “pretend internet money” on CNBCTezos Price Price ChartTezosMusic
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  • I discuss the macro mayhem this week and why it's time for Bitcoin to shine. I also explored the Bitcoin Reserve bill and tried Alby Hub & Cloud.

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    The Magnificent 7 stocks have now erased a combined $2.6 TRILLION of market cap over the last 20 days.All while deficit spending as a percentage of GDP is currently at World War 2 levelsBloomberg just confirmed businesses are warning investors they're unable to pass on costs to the consumer anymore.A week ago we saw the biggest one-day drop for the S&P 500 since December 2022Quarterly Refunding Statement of Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets Josh FrostUS Plans to Hold Note, Bond Sales Steady for ‘Several Quarters’'We Did It—Congratulations': David Schweikert Decries US Reaching $35 Trillion In National Debt - YouTubeHawkish FOMC 'Still Waiting For Greater Confidence' On Disinflation Quarterly Refunding: Treasury To Hold Bond, Note Sales Steady For "Several Quarters", Will "Modestly Increase" Bill Offering SizeTrump Embraces the “Bitcoin-Dollar”, Stablecoins to Entrench US Financial Hegemony Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act The Bitcoin-DollarTether holds more US Treasuries than Germany, ranks 19th globally Lummis Announces Revolutionary Proposal to Supercharge the Dollar, Bolster U.S. Economy  » Senator Cynthia LummisCynthia Lummis Unveils Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill - YouTubeSenator Cynthia Lummis long-term thinking is to prop up the dollarRussia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings and Experimental Cross-Border Exchange RegimeStrike on X: "Our pilot program with @BtcpayServer at @TheBitcoinConf was a success!God Bless Bitcoin | Full Movie | Documentary - YouTubeBITCOIN Myths ₿usted - YouTubeMusic
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