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  Bitcoin Under Attack | Bitcoin Banter 14.08.2026 35dk

  The ColdCard hack sent shockwaves through Bitcoin's self-custody movement. Is this the end for CoinKite, or part of a much broader attack on self-custody? In this episode, Michael, Tony, and Katie unpack the AI-assisted breaches hitting BTCPay Server and Lightning wallets, Strategy branding itself the "central bank of Bitcoin," BlackRock lowering IBIT minimums, and Simon Dixon's framework for seeing it all as a coordinated assault on Bitcoin sovereignty. —------------------------ 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 ColdCard Hack End of CoinKite? 05:52 Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Attack? 13:07 AI-Assisted Lightning Wallet Breaches 18:35 Strategy: Central Bank of Bitcoin? 26:10 BlackRock Lowers IBIT Minimum 31:00 Simon Dixon's Multi-Pronged Attack Framework —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordanFollow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTCFollow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  Bitcoin in Australia is Under Fire - the Travel Rule and Self-Custody | Zane Truscott 14.08.2026 1sa 6dk

  🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ In this episode, Bitcoin educator Zane Truscott joins Michael Jordan to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Australia and the controversial Travel Rule. Zane shares takeaways from BTC Prague, including the growth of Bitcoin as an industry with Plan B residencies and Citadel communities. He breaks down Australia's Travel Rule, explaining why self-custody makes you financially autonomous regardless of regulations. The conversation explores low versus high time preference, how fiat conditions society toward instant gratification, and why Bitcoiners must relearn sound money values. Zane also discusses Australia's slide toward a "nanny state," why elections won't fix broken money, and his unpopular opinion that access to our money is coming under threat. Learn why mastering self-custody is critical as governments push for financial surveillance. 🎧 Zane Truscott's links: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ZaneTruscott Website: https://ZaneTruscott.com —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:04 BTC Prague conference highlights and takeaways 04:18 How Bitcoin is becoming a mainstream industry 05:58 The battle between legacy finance and Bitcoiners 07:16 Why bitcoin self-custody mastery matters 11:02 Signal vs noise during bitcoin bear markets 19:27 Block explorers and how to learn bitcoin fundamentals 21:24 What attracts people to Bitcoin in 2026 44:18 Low vs high time preference explained simply 46:17 How broken money affects quality of life and society 47:57 Australia's travel rule for crypto explained 52:31 How self-custody defeats the travel rule 59:43 Bank runs and fractional reserve banking explained 1:00:28 Why you need to take action on self-custody now 1:02:04 Australia as a nanny state and overreach 1:03:21 Zane's prediction: we will lose access to our money —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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  Running a Bitcoin Node Is NOT Optional - Become Your Own Bank 30.07.2026 12dk

  Self-custody isn't complete without verification. If you're not running a Bitcoin node, you're still trusting someone else's computer to confirm your balance and transactions. Tony explains what a Bitcoin node actually does, why nodes (not miners) enforce Bitcoin's rules, and how thousands of node operators stopped the 2017 block size increase. Running your own Bitcoin node is the missing piece of true Bitcoin self-custody, and it's easier than you think. Learn how to get started with anything from a plug-and-play device to an old laptop, and take the final step toward real Bitcoin sovereignty. ================= 🔑 Ready to run your own node as part of your self-custody setup? Download our Self Custody Guide to discover how you can become your own bank: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-guide 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-call 📖 Join 14K other Bitcoiners who receive the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space, straight to their inbox every week: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-newsletter ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – How to Verify Your Own Bitcoin Transactions 1:05 – Moving Off Exchanges to Bitcoin Self-Custody 2:24 – What Is a Bitcoin Node? 4:01 – Why Bitcoin Nodes Enforce Network Rules 4:50 – Lessons from the 2017 Bitcoin Block Size Debate 7:24 – Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node for Privacy 8:24 – Completing Your Bitcoin Sovereignty with a Node ================= Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  "I Predicted The Node Wars" - Start 9 CEO on Bitcoin's Potential Chain Split 29.07.2026 1sa 28dk

  🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Matt Hill, CEO of Start9 Labs, joins Michael Jordan to explain why your Bitcoin node is far more than a technical tool; it is your ultimate tool for political power. They dive into the "node wars," exploring the migration from Bitcoin Core to Bitcoin Knots, and why entrepreneurs are treating hardware as a form of protest. Matt explains the difference between policy and consensus, why economic weight outmatches connectivity, and how Start9's data offers early insight into network dynamics. They discuss whether Bitcoin Core was captured, the controversy behind OP_RETURN changes, and Matt's take on Bitcoin's future and arranged marriages. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What is a Bitcoin node? Bitcoin = network of nodes 10:57 Policy vs. consensus power explained 22:19 Connectivity = policy power 23:20 Economic nodes: exchanges, merchants, wallets 28:37 Why wallet defaults = centralized node power 30:35 Mining centralization vs. node distribution 31:58 The node wars: Core vs. Knots explained 34:18 Node operators hold the "trump card" 35:16 Rate limiting vs. censorship ("civil power") 37:28 The migration as political protest 50:42 BIP-110 activation paths 1:11:56 Why changes were "rammed through" despite opposition 1:12:29 Core capture: Hodlonaut's journalism 1:14:09 Bitcoin's "grift" — stop trying to expand what it is 1:23:20 Unpopular opinion: arranged marriages 1:25:46 Start9 router announcement —------------------------ Follow Start9 on X: https://x.com/start9labs —------------------------
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  The Yield On Bitcoin Is Freedom | Michael Jordan at BTC Prague 2026 21.07.2026 18dk

  🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc ================= In this BTC Prague 2026 talk, Michael Jordan from The Bitcoin Way exposes why most people, including Bitcoiners, remain trapped in a system of economic slavery. Drawing on Neil Flesher’s Modern Chains, he analyzes how inflation, surveillance, and geographic restrictions extract labor and privacy. True wealth isn’t measured in fiat, but in the freedom to opt out. Michael explores the three awakenings required to reclaim autonomy: achieving financial sovereignty through 100% self-custody, protecting privacy in a surveillance state, and securing the freedom to move. If you believe there’s no middle ground between full sovereignty and economic slavery, this is your call to action: take your Bitcoin into 100% self-custody, opt out of the surveillance state, and prepare to move. The real yield on Bitcoin was never measured in dollars — it’s freedom. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Reality of Economic Slavery 0:53 Why Bitcoiners Opt Out of the System 2:23 The Inflation Trap and Central Bank Dilution 6:19 Understanding Where Rights Actually Come From 10:38 Financial Sovereignty Through Self Custody 12:14 Reclaiming Privacy and Geographic Freedom 15:07 The Three Yields of Bitcoin ================= ⏯️ Watch Michael's 2025 BTC Prague speech: https://youtu.be/c42ANRwpLtc ➡️ Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  Is The EU The New China? | Bitcoin Banter 17.07.2026 29dk

  🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony & Katie discuss how the European Union is pushing client-side scanning of private messages while actively censoring criticism of its surveillance agenda. The team covers Chat Control 2.0, a proposal that would force devices to scan messages before encryption using AI. They expose how EU countries banned YouTube videos discussing this legislation, only to quietly reverse course after public backlash. The conversation shifts to Germany scrapping its Bitcoin-friendly tax policy, the UK government's failed attempt to restrict VPNs, and why official inflation numbers don't match what people experience at the grocery store. Stick around for Donkey of the Week, where New South Wales introduces a bill that takes inflation to a whole new level. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - EU Chat Control & Censorship 08:10 - VPNs & Age Verification Bypass 10:10 - UK Government Backpedals on VPNs 14:27 - Germany Scraps Bitcoin Tax Exemption 19:21 - Inflation Reality vs Government Numbers 24:10 - Donkey of the Week 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  BIP 110 Explained: Bitcoin's Biggest Battle 15.07.2026 1sa 8dk

  Bitcoin BIP-110 has triggered a major debate among Bitcoiners, pitting Bitcoin Core against Bitcoin Knots and raising critical questions about network security, node sovereignty, and blockchain data limits. In this episode of The Bitcoin Way podcast, Kyle and Bert break down the technical implications of BIP-110 and analyze why this consensus change is so controversial. From the history of OP_RETURN limits to the potential risks of a chain split, this deep dive provides the clarity you need to navigate the current Bitcoin node landscape. If you are struggling to decide which node implementation is right for you, or if you simply want to understand the consensus rules governing Bitcoin nodes today, this conversation is essential listening. Running a Bitcoin node is the ultimate act of sovereignty, but it requires understanding the rules you are enforcing. We explore the seven consensus restrictions proposed in BIP-110, the risks of single-maintainer governance, and why individual node operators remain the final line of defense against network changes. Verify, don't trust. Want to run your own node but don't know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Schedule a FREE 30 min call to find out more about our services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Reclaim your financial sovereignty. Join our weekly newsletter for deep dives on self-custody, economic freedom, and living the Bitcoin way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Bitcoin's biggest battle 2:17 The history of OP_RETURN and data storage 6:10 Consensus vs mempool policy explained 12:40 Core v30 and the removal of limits 17:46 The rise of Knots and grassroots node running 23:01 What is BIP 110? 29:37 Chain split scenarios and risks 36:54 The neutral approach: What should you run? 44:02 The seven consensus rules of BIP 110 58:11 Governance concerns and single-maintainer risks 1:06:03 Why running a node matters 1:06:36 Final thoughts: Verify, don't trust Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Kyle on X: https://x.com/kwsantiago Follow Bert on X: https://x.com/BitcoinBrabant Recent Podcasts: https://youtu.be/-1HT0zR-RBo https://youtu.be/dzdkOuWWayQ https://youtu.be/zv1piJqjF8M Listen to Our Other Episodes: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss About Our Show: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. Connect With Us: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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  Bitcoin Is the ONLY Way Out | Tony Yazbeck at BTC Prague 2026 14.07.2026 15dk

  🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc ================= In this powerful talk at BTC Prague 2026, Tony Yazbeck from The Bitcoin Way explores how self custody bitcoin and long-term wealth preservation act as the only real defense against government control. In this follow-up to his 2025 BTC Prague address, Tony shares his family’s history of losing everything to civil war, nationalization, and invasion to illustrate why true ownership—not trusting a third party—is vital for survival. He delivers a masterclass on finality and the danger of custodial products, urging you to take responsibility for your future. If you are ready to secure your family’s financial future, you must understand why becoming your own bank is the only path to true freedom, because money belonging to governments eventually stops belonging to you. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 When Money Belongs to Governments 1:26 My Father’s Story: Lessons from Three Financial Resets 3:03 Why Economic Systems Work as Designed 4:20 2019: Surviving the Lebanon Banking Crisis 5:58 The Realization That Led to Bitcoin 6:33 Why Bitcoin Offers True Ownership and Finality 9:08 Building Sovereignty for Future Generations 12:03 Self Custody Bitcoin: Verification and Financial Sovereignty 14:48 Closing: Take Personal Responsibility for Your Future ================= ⏯️ Watch Tony's 2025 BTC Prague speech: https://youtu.be/SgEqfFHfNGs ➡️ Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  Are Trump Accounts a Big Tech Bailout? | Bitcoin Banter 10.07.2026 38dk

  🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Are government-backed "Trump Accounts" a genuine benefit for your children's future, or a mechanism to funnel wealth into Wall Street? In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Tony, Michael and Katie deconstruct these state-managed accounts and explain why financial sovereignty begins with bitcoin self custody. They also examine threats to the open internet through government control over social media, analyze the risks of Strike Bitcoin loans, and discuss the current state of Bitcoin culture after recent industry events. Finally, we tackle our Donkey of the Week, highlighting some serious institutional irony. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Are Trump Accounts a benefit or a Wall Street bailout? 07:20 The danger of government control over social media algorithms 14:34 How the KIDS Act threatens the future of the open internet 19:20 Analyzing the risks of Strike Bitcoin loans and legacy system traps 26:54 Is Bitcoin Dead? The state of Bitcoin culture today 32:30 Donkey of the Week: The irony at the Reserve Bank of Australia —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  5 Essential Privacy Tools to Stay Hidden in 2026 | Bitcoin Banter 03.07.2026 29dk

  🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ In 2026, digital privacy is essential. In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony and guest Bert explore the top privacy tools you need to secure your data and reclaim financial freedom. They break down the shift to a privacy phone, essential methods for data removal, the importance of network security, choosing a VPN for privacy that doesn't track you, and the ultimate control of sovereign computing. This is a video that you can't miss if you want to take back control and protect yourself from the surveillance state. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction: Privacy in 2026 00:00:59 Best privacy phone & De-Googled Alternatives 00:05:15 Data Removal Tools: Scrub Your Digital Footprint 00:10:47 Firewalls & DNS: Filtering & Network Security 00:15:51 Choosing the Right vpn for privacy 00:24:05 Sovereign Computing & Running Your Own Servers —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Bert on X: https://x.com/bitcoinbrabant 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  Matthew Kratter: Bitcoin Core is Compromised - Here's Why 01.07.2026 1sa 27dk

  Matthew Kratter of Bitcoin University joins Michael Jordan on The Bitcoin Way podcast for a hard-hitting breakdown of the Bitcoin Core controversy: why Core developers are compromised, the network's migration to Bitcoin Knots, and what self-custody Bitcoiners must do now. Matthew covers UTXO bloat from ordinals and inscriptions, the uncapping of OP_RETURN, and how Core devs prioritized theoretical bloat over real attack surface. With 20% of nodes already on Bitcoin Knots, he explains BIP-110 - the temporary soft fork to reverse Core's changes. Plus: Michael Saylor's Ethereum DeFi pivot, the risks of Bitcoin-backed loans, and why Bitcoin plebs are the network's true immune system. Essential listening for anyone running a node, practicing self custody, or defending Bitcoin's decentralization. 🔑 Want to run your own node? Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin with us: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 🇵🇦 Interested in a Plan B Residency? Download our FREE Panama Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest Bitcoin news and memes: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call with The Bitcoin Way team: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Core controversy 1:36 - How to spot a compromised dev 2:11 - The Fauci analogy 4:53 - History of Bitcoin spam wars 8:30 - Dev turnover & culture shift 12:22 - Bitcoin spam recurrence 20:25 - Greg Maxwell then vs now 23:58 - Bitcoin Knots vs Core 28:41 - BIP-110 explained 31:39 - OP_RETURN uncapped 38:28 - Luke Dashjr & Bitcoin Knots 50:07 - Bitcoin plebs immune system 55:58 - BIP-110 activation timeline 1:11:35 - Clarity Act 1:13:40 - Michael Saylor critique 1:21:51 - Price action 1:22:45 - Matt's unpopular Bitcoin opinion Follow Matthew Kratter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin_University Follow him on X: https://x.com/mattkratter
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  The Best Bitcoin Speech? | Bitcoin Banter 28.06.2026 36dk

  🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ At BTC Prague, Tony Yazbeck took the stage immediately after Michael Saylor — and the contrast couldn't have been more striking. In this week's Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Katie break down Tony's personal keynote, the temperature in the room, and their biggest takeaways from the conference. The team also issues an urgent warning about a sophisticated phishing scam targeting CoinKite customers with fake letters about quantum cryptography updates. The episode also covers fake Sparrow Wallet apps that have been stealing Bitcoin from App Store users, twin July 1st regulatory deadlines — Australia's travel rule attaching identity data to self-custody withdrawals, and the EU's MiCA rules set to knock out 80% of exchanges serving European customers. And finally, a freshly resigned leader earns himself our Donkey of the Week. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro – BTC Prague Recap 2:04 Saylor vs Tony: Two Very Different Bitcoin Speeches 9:00 Warning: CoinKite Phishing Scam 17:37 Fake Sparrow Wallet Apps in the App Store 21:40 Australia Travel Rule & the July 1st Deadline 29:20 EU MiCA Rules: Get Off Exchanges Now 32:31 Donkey of the Week —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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  Your Money, Stocks & Home Are Not Yours | Bram Kanstein 25.06.2026 59dk

  🔑 Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=fountain 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In episode 118 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan sits down with Bram Kanstein, host of the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast, to explain why almost nothing you think you own is truly yours — and why Bitcoin is the only real way out. Bram argues that millennials are uniquely primed to understand Bitcoin: they came of age as the promised path of study, job, house, and retirement quietly stopped working, and having lived the shift from analog to digital, they instinctively grasp what digital scarcity really means. The conversation covers why the money in your bank legally isn't yours, why your stocks are just database entries held by the DTCC, why even a paid-off home is owned by permission, the hidden 'second job' of fighting inflation, and why Bitcoin is the one asset you can actually verify and hold yourself. Essential viewing for anyone serious about understanding Bitcoin’s real promise — and what it actually means to truly own something. Follow Bram on X at https://x.com/bramk, find his Bitcoin for Millennials podcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@bramk, and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/5hqqAlOXIMOLqQlfnMgCFR. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why Bitcoin is the millennial opportunity 04:34 The promised path is gone & debasement is accelerating 07:39 Digital scarcity & what holds millennials back 14:51 How broken money corrupts incentives 19:26 Disneyfication & the Madeleine Albright problem 22:33 Red pill: the "what is money" path 27:40 Everything you "own" is permissioned 32:48 Risk & your secret second job 36:59 Bitcoin as the verifiable opposite of fiat 39:01 The moral case & why Bitcoin simplifies life 43:04 Why Bitcoin goes up: monetary history 45:05 The wealth transfer, debt & rising taxes 53:21 Where the system is headed: stablecoins & monetary war 56:57 Unpopular opinion & sign-off LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  UK Social Media Ban: Welcome to Orwell’s 1984 | Bitcoin Banter 19.06.2026 27dk

  Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc Schedule a FREE call: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain The UK social media ban is here — and it’s a warning sign for the rest of us. In this week’s Bitcoin Banter, Tony and Katie join Michael to break down Keir Starmer’s Labour government plan to ban social media for under-16s, and the unintended (or intended?) consequences for online privacy, free speech, and digital freedom in Orwell’s 1984 Britain. The team also unpacks the rise of the world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk; the dangerous concentration of the S&P 500 in a handful of AI stocks; the Trump family’s crypto windfall while everyday investors lose out; and of course our Donkey of the Week, who’s begging Trump for a presidential pardon. From Big Brother Britain to taking self-custody of your Bitcoin, this episode is about protecting your money, your privacy, and your freedom. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:01 UK to enact social media ban for under 16s 08:28 UK also wants to ban VPNs 12:25 Elon Musk is the world’s first trillionaire 16:40 S&P500 AI-related stock concentration reportedly at 49% 20:18 Trump family profit from crypto while investors lose 23:39 Our Donkey of the week wants a Presidential Pardon 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/v4btc Follow Katie on: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 📞: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  Top 5 Reasons To Get A Plan B Residency | Bitcoin Banter 17.06.2026 46dk

  📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utmsource=tbw&utmmedium=fountain&utmcampaign=planb&utmcontent=banter 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utmcampaign=bitcoin-banter&utmmedium=social&utm_source=fountain 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utmcampaign=bitcoin-banter&utmmedium=social&utm_source=fountain —------------------------ War, inflation, and growing government surveillance have made a “Plan B” residency more essential than ever. In this special edition of Bitcoin Banter, Michael and Tony sit down with entrepreneur Adam Hudson to count down the top 5 reasons you should get a second residency, citizenship, or passport abroad. This episode breaks down how to build real freedom and financial sovereignty. Drawing on Adam’s own journey from Australia to Panama, the conversation covers offshore residency, second passports, territorial tax systems, self-custody Bitcoin, privacy and cybersecurity, and how everyday people (not just the rich) can create an exit plan in an increasingly restrictive world. Whether you’re an Australian, a Bitcoiner, or anyone seeking more freedom and optionality, this is your roadmap to getting started. —------------------------ ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:41 Lifestyle 09:15 Jurisdictional optionality 16:52 Bitcoin-friendliness 26:47 Surveillance 34:47 Taxes —------------------------ ⏯ RECENT BITCOIN BANTERS: https://youtu.be/JR7h4t0gLnwhttps://youtu.be/fwbP36I1unIhttps://youtu.be/2UgyGcw5Pb8 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByzFountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordanFollow Tony on: https://x.com/v4btcFollow Adam Hudson on: @unemployablemedia and https://www.instagram.com/adamhudsonofficial 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway📞: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  The REAL Reasons Bitcoin Is Dropping! 05.06.2026 30dk

  Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_campaign=planb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_content=banter Schedule a FREE call: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Katie, and Sophi discuss why Bitcoin's price is crashing, while the US stock market has never been more over-valued. They also talk about the latest crypto adoption numbers, the country that will allow banks to accept Bitcoin as collateral for small businesses, which asset has now replaced US treasuries as the top global reserve asset, and finally our 'Donkey of the Week'! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Why is Bitcoin's price crashing? 06:15 - US stocks now more overvalued than ever before 10:18 - New crypto adoption figures 15:40 - This country wants small businesses to use Bitcoin as loan collateral 20:32 - The asset that has replaced US treasuries as the top global reserve asset 25:05 - Our Donkey of the Week says Strategy's Bitcoin sale made him rethink Bitcoin! 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Katie on: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie Follow Sophi on: https://www.youtube.com/@internetsophi 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 📞: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  How Bitcoin ACTUALLY Dies | Luke de Wolf 03.06.2026 58dk

  🔑 Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=fountain 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In episode #117 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan sits down with industrial cybersecurity expert Luke de Wolf to break down the real threats facing Bitcoin — and how to defend against them. Drawing on his book Defending Bitcoin, Luke makes the case that Bitcoin is becoming critical infrastructure, and walks through security at every layer: from individual self-custody, privacy, and multisig to the systemic risks that matter most. The conversation covers mining pool centralization, governance concentration around Bitcoin Core, financial attacks like debanking and CBDCs, and the surprising truth about how Bitcoin could actually die — not from quantum or a single attack, but from complacency. Essential viewing for anyone serious about understanding Bitcoin’s true security and how to protect it. Follow Luke on X at https://x.com/lukedewolf, get his book Defending Bitcoin at https://defendingbitcoin.com, and check out BTC Hel at https://btchel.com. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:46 Defending Bitcoin & the Monetary Grid 06:11 Self-Custody & Getting Off Exchanges 08:43 Privacy as a Defense Layer 10:40 The CIA Triad & Digital Security 12:00 Network-Level Threats & Decentralization 16:15 Node Threats & Implementations 18:30 Mining Pool Centralization 20:23 Decentralization as Personal Responsibility 21:57 Security vs. Convenience 24:29 Self-Custody, Nodes & Hash Rate 26:16 Renting Hash Rate & Multisig 28:38 Governance & Bitcoin Core 37:01 The Book's Endorsers 38:15 Larry Lepard's SIM-Swap Story 42:16 Debanking, CBDCs & Operation Chokepoint 46:30 How Bitcoin Dies: Complacency & Quantum 52:06 Call to Action 52:52 BTC Hel Conference 55:29 Where to Get the Book LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  Turkey On The Brink of Currency Collapse 29.05.2026 37dk

  Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_campaign=planb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_content=banter Schedule a FREE call: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Sophi discuss Turkey's latest currency crisis as the Lira continues to plummet, whether the US could revalue their gold reserves and use the 'profits' to buy Bitcoin, how South African doxxed citizens who made submissions about their controversial Capital Flow draft bill, developments in privacy and Bitcoin payments and finally a very deserving 'Donkey of the Week'! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Turkey pulling out all the stop to defend the lira from collapse 04:19 - Will US gold reserves be revalued to buy Bitcoin? 16:10 - South African Treasury doxxes citizens' emails 18:54 - Decentralized Nostr VPN on Umbrel 23:05 - Wallet of Satoshi non-custodial POS lightning wallet released 25:06 - Ferrari accepting Bitcoin payments 29:30 - Donkey of the Week thinks Bitcoin 'lost the plot' 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Sophi on: https://www.youtube.com/@internetsophi 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 📞: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  Iran Demands BITCOIN for Hormuz Safe Passage 22.05.2026 32dk

  Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_campaign=planb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_content=banter Schedule a FREE call: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Katie unpack Iran’s growing preference for Bitcoin, secret CBDC developments in the US even as some state legislatures move to ban them, fresh inflation projections, Australia’s incoming Travel Rule, SpaceX’s surprisingly large Bitcoin stash, and finally, the many ‘Donkeys of the Week!’ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Iran demands Bitcoin-backed insurance 05:20 - Is the US secretly developing CBDCs? 09:26 - The US state that has banned CBDCs 14:28 - CPI inflation estimate raised to 5% in 2026 18:38 - Aussies see Travel Rule by July 1st 24:49 - SpaceX discloses Bitcoin holdings 27:32 - Donkey(s) of the Week 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🗣️ ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=bitcoinbanter&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain&utm_term=bitcoin-banter 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway ✏️ : https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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  Why The Google Quantum Narrative is a Myth | Jimmy Song 20.05.2026 1sa

  🔑 Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=youtube 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube In episode #116 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan and legendary Bitcoin developer Jimmy Song examine Bitcoin’s development landscape, exposing how mono-implementation creates systemic risk. They discuss Production Ready’s “Third Way,” why Google’s quantum labs operate on hype-based incentives, and the engineering reality preventing cryptographic threats. The conversation covers Core v30 feedback loops, the folly of fear-based protocol changes like BIP-361, and why market “death narratives” often precede bull runs. Essential viewing for anyone serious about understanding Bitcoin’s true security and governance. Follow Jimmy on X at https://x.com/jimmysong, visit his website at https://jimmysong.org, and check out his project Production Ready at productionready.org. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction 01:27 – Bitcoin Development Ideals 03:55 – Mono-Implementation Risks 08:07 – Core v30.0 Controversy 10:10 – Voting with Your Feet 13:42 – Where Consensus Fails 18:35 – Introducing Production Ready 22:24 – The Third Way Dynamic 36:38 – Quantum Computing Myths 38:55 – Quantum Physics Reality 41:55 – Google Rent-Seekers 43:54 – How Innovation Happens 46:44 – BIP-360 & Fear-Based Code 51:37 – Satoshi Death Narratives 54:07 – 2013 Silk Road Lessons 57:16 – Bitcoin is Christian Money 57:52 – Outro & Links ⏯️ RECENT PODCASTS: People Are Gambling Just to Survive | James Lavish: https://youtu.be/Tiq8eEy2d1U $1M Bitcoin Is Inevitable | Nik Bhatia: https://youtu.be/-4miMq-mzRE From Ferrari to Scooter - Sold Millions to Exit Australia | Adam Hudson: https://youtu.be/MWcYNs1oBMI 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement