Bitcoin Fortress
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Bitcoin Fortress
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Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Sunday Apr 02, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
The RESTRICT Act creates blanket authority, with few checks to ban just about anything linked to a 'foreign adversary'
Peter Schiff warns of US dollar devaluation and 'biggest economic disaster' in history
Bitcoin country El Salvador's new bill offers tax breaks for tech investments
US Government plans to sell 41k Bitcoin connected to Silk Road
Microstrategy pays off Silvergate loan and buys more Bitcoin
Bitcoin millionaire Tim Draper advises startups to keep Bitcoin as a hedge against 'domino' run on the banks
In God we trust, all others pay in Bitcoin
Check out this week's blog post 'Bitcoin Rabbit Hole...There are many"
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Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://www.coincenter.org/the-restrict-act-creates-blanket-authority-with-few-checks-to-ban-just-about-anything-linked-to-a-foreign-adversary/
https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-peter-schiff-warns-of-us-dollar-devaluation-and-biggest-economic-disaster-in-history/
https://bitcoinist.com/el-salvadors-new-bill-offers-tax-breaks-for-tech-innovation/
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-government-plans-to-sell-41k-bitcoin-connected-to-silk-road
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/03/27/microstrategy-pays-off-silvergate-loan-buys-more-bitcoin/
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-millionaire-tim-draper-advises-startups-to-keep-bitcoin-as-a-hedge-against-a-domino-run-on-the-banks/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/why-bitcoin-is-my-currency-of-faith
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/bitcoin-rabbit-holes
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
Sternlicht: "Economy is going to implode"
Ackman: "I fear we are heading for a train wreck"
Gundlach: Fed will cut rates substantially soon
Draper: 2 payrolls' cash in Bitcoin
Treasury Financial Stability Oversight Council held unscheduled, closed meeting
Fed on Custodia Bank denial of application for full reserve bank
How will Bitcoin adapt to banking uncertainty?
US Government top Bitcoin holder with $5.6B
Check out this week's blog post "Orange Pilling Your Parents, it's not as easy as it sounds"
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://news.bitcoin.com/billionaire-barry-sternlicht-warns-of-hard-landing-says-economy-is-going-to-implode/
https://news.bitcoin.com/billionaire-bill-ackman-on-us-banking-crisis-i-fear-we-are-heading-for-a-train-wreck/
https://news.bitcoin.com/billionaire-bond-king-jeffrey-gundlach-predicts-the-fed-will-cut-rates-substantially-soon/
https://cointelegraph.com/news/businesses-should-hold-two-payrolls-worth-of-cash-in-crypto-tim-draper
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-s-financial-stability-oversight-council-held-unscheduled-closed-meeting
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/03/24/federal-reserve-says-custodias-crypto-focused-business-model-is-inconsistent-with-approval/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/how-bitcoin-adapts-to-bank-failure
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-government-remains-a-top-bitcoin-holder-with-seized-stash-valued-at-5-6-billion/
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/orange-pilling-your-parents
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Sunday Mar 19, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
Credit Suisse rescue plan may include nationalizing bondholder losses
US midsize banks seek FDIC insurance on 'all deposits' for 2 years
This crisis will define the future of money
Peter Schiff: Worse financial crisis than 2008
Balaji Srinavasan says hyperinflation happening now
Fidelity Investments has opened Bitcoin trading to the public
As the US sees its second biggest bank collapse ever, Bitcoin is becoming stronger
Check out this week's blog post "Monthly Portfolio Update - March 2023, Feels like 2008, sort of..."
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/credit-suisse-rescue-plan-may-include-nationalization-bondholder-losses
https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-midsize-banks-seek-fdic-insurance-on-all-deposits-for-2-years-report
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/03/17/this-crisis-will-define-the-future-of-money/
https://news.bitcoin.com/economist-peter-schiff-expects-worse-financial-crisis-than-2008-says-future-rate-hikes-are-now-pointless/
https://news.bitcoin.com/balaji-srinivasan-says-hyperinflation-happening-now-makes-million-dollar-bets-on-bitcoin-price-exceeding-1m-in-90-days/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/fidelity-has-opened-bitcoin-trading-to-the-public
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/as-banks-collapse-bitcoin-is-stronger
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/monthly-portfolio-update-march-2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Weekly market recap / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
Banks Down? That's why Bitcoin was created.
Treasury Secretary rules out government bailout of SVB
SVB under FDIC auction as calls for bailout grow
Circle issues update: prepared to stand behind USDC
USDC vol lifts Bitcoin Coinbase premium to 3 year high
Who failed SVB depositors?
Joint statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve and FDIC
Check out this week's blog post "Silicon Valley Bank Closure - Shades of the 2008 GFC"
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/banks-down-that-is-why-bitcoin-was-created-crypto-community-says
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-treasury-secretary-rules-out-government-bailout-of-silicon-valley-bank/
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-silicon-valley-bank-under-fdic-auction-as-calls-for-bailout-grow/
https://news.bitcoin.com/circle-issues-update-amid-stablecoin-volatility-firm-is-prepared-to-stand-behind-usdc-and-cover-any-shortfall/
https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/03/12/usdc-volatility-lifts-bitcoins-coinbase-premium-to-3-year-high/
https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/03/10/who-failed-silicon-valley-bank-depositors/
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230312b.htm
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/silicon-valley-bank-closure
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Weekly Market Update / Outlook and weekly Bitcoin news :
Rise and Fall of Silvergate
US Treasury CBDC Working Group
India Central Bank CBDC alternative to cryptocurrency
Bitfinex/ Tether falsified documents to access bank services
British banks crackdown on Bitcoin and crypto access
Binance US “unregistered securities exchange”: SEC staff
Multicoin Capital hedge fund 91.4% loss
Check out this weeks blog post “Bitcoin Retirement Plan” (link below)
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/03/03/the-rise-and-fall-of-silvergates-crypto-business/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/u-s-treasury-introduces-cbdc-digital-dollar-working-group
https://news.bitcoin.com/indias-central-bank-digital-currency-will-act-as-alternative-to-cryptocurrency-says-rbi-official/
https://bitcoinist.com/bitfinex-and-tether-falsified-documents-to-access-bank-services-report-claims/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/british-banks-crack-down-on-bitcoin-crypto-access
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/03/03/sec-official-says-binance-us-is-operating-unregistered-securities-exchange/
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/03/04/multicoin-capitals-hedge-fund-lost-914-last-year-investor-letter-reveals/
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/bitcoin-retirement-plan
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Sunday Feb 26, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
GBTC spot ETF approval: a boon for investors?
Yellen: “Strong regulatory framework” for crypto, not looking to ban
Global crypto rules coming? Or just for the G20?
IMF: Misery Industry leader says more crypto regulation, including banning is on the table
Twitter coin: LOL
Gensler: “Everything other than Bitcoin”
Check out this week’s blog post “Bitcoin Saves the Day, a short story”. Link below.
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://cointelegraph.com/news/grayscale-ceo-if-gbtc-gets-approval-it-could-return-a-couple-billion-dollars-to-investors
https://cointelegraph.com/news/u-s-treasury-janet-yellen-calls-for-strong-regulatory-framework-for-crypto-activities
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/25/global-crypto-rules-to-be-based-on-coming-fsb-imf-synthesis-paper-india-announces-after-g20-meetings/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines
https://news.bitcoin.com/imf-calls-for-more-crypto-regulation-says-banning-should-be-an-option/
https://cryptoslate.com/some-twitter-users-can-now-buy-twitter-coins-via-stripe/
https://twitter.com/coryklippsten/status/1629700076120739840
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/bitcoin-saves-the-day
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Sunday Feb 19, 2023
Weekly market update and outlook and weekly Bitcoin news:
Paul Pierce settles with SEC over shilling crypto scams
Wyoming protects Bitcoin private keys in court
SEC vs Paxos
Robert Kiyosaki warnings
Custodia CEO blasts government regulatory approach
Nostr / Bitcoin op ed.
Also check weekly substack link below for my Monthly Portfolio Update.
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nba-star-paul-pierce-settles-221112028.html
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/wyoming-legislature-bill-protecting-private-keys
https://cryptoslate.com/market-reports/sec-vs-paxos-a-deep-dive-into-the-lawsuit-and-its-effect-on-stablecoins/
https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-warns-about-stocks-bonds-mutual-funds-says-bitcoin-best-for-unstable-times/
https://news.bitcoin.com/custodia-ceo-slams-us-government-over-broad-crackdown-lack-of-regulatory-clarity-in-crypto-industry/
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/nostr-and-bitcoin-can-change-social-media
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/monthly-portfolio-update-february
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news. Also check out my weekly blog post (link in show notes).
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/bitcoin-nfts-protocol-ordinals-50000-inscriptions
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/09/kraken-agreed-to-shutter-crypto-staking-operations-to-settle-sec-charges-source/
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/02/10/sec-chief-gensler-warns-crypto-firms-to-comply-with-rules-after-kraken-shutters-staking-program/
https://bitcoinist.com/crypto-mississippi-passes-bill-on-miners-rights/
https://cointelegraph.com/news/consumer-federation-of-california-reattempts-to-regulate-crypto-companies
https://cointelegraph.com/news/el-salvador-s-limited-use-of-bitcoin-prevents-forecasted-risks-suggests-imf
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/cash-limits-cbdc-and-bitcoin-in-nigeria
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/libertarians-austrian-economists
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook and weekly Bitcoin news.
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/bitcoin-miner-marathon-digital-sells-btc
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/02/03/charlie-munger-hasnt-taken-the-time-to-study-bitcoin-microstrategys-michael-saylor/
https://news.bitcoin.com/debate-intensifies-over-significance-and-implications-of-ordinal-inscriptions-on-bitcoin-blockchain/
https://news.bitcoin.com/billionaire-tim-draper-urges-sri-lanka-to-adopt-bitcoin-central-bank-says-we-dont-want-to-make-the-crisis-worse/
https://news.bitcoin.com/billionaire-ray-dalio-bitcoin-isnt-effective-money-store-of-value-medium-of-exchange/
https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2023/02/03/fed-policy-win-could-harm-bitcoins-wall-street-narrative/
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/ayn-rand-freedom-and-liberty-and
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Weekly market update / outlook, weekly Bitcoin news.
Substack: Bitcoin Fortress
Twitter: Bitcoin Fortress
Books: Amazon Author Page
Mentioned in this week's Podcast:
https://cryptonews.com/news/bitcoin-mining-network-hits-new-record-hash-rate-above-300-ehs.htm
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/01/27/white-house-calls-on-congress-to-step-up-its-efforts-on-crypto-regulation/
https://news.bitcoin.com/robert-kiyosaki-says-we-are-in-global-recession-warns-of-soaring-bankruptcies-unemployment-homelessness/
https://news.bitcoin.com/crypto-bank-custodia-denied-membership-in-us-federal-reserve-system/
https://cointelegraph.com/news/chatgpt-learns-bitcoin-will-end-central-banking-and-fiat-currency
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/24/dc-appeals-court-expedites-oral-arguments-in-grayscale-lawsuit-against-sec.html
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/clover-integrates-bitcoin-lightning-with-strike
https://bitcoinfortress.substack.com/p/bitcoin-origins-and-lightning-network