This time last year - January 10, 2024, the SEC approved 11 US Bitcoin ETFs. The day before, the @SECGov ‘s Twitter account was hacked.

I’ve watched a lot of businesses struggle to get ahead, only to have their future dictated by banks, governmental regulation and bureaucratic handcuffs. Bitcoin isn't just a lifeline; it's a choice. A choice to be free.

Why cash and bitcoin are important for exchanging value. A £100 transaction in cash will still be worth £100 after 20 commercial exchanges. The same £100 after 20 debit/credit card transactions will be worth £55. A loss of 45%. Bitcoin will appreciate in value over the long term. Cash will be eroded over time.

Doing a thing @BitcoinKnots @start9labs

Potential Bitcoiners from the past. HENRY FORD

#Bitcoin isn't just about money or store of value. It's about #sovereignty. When you hold your own keys, you're not just a user, you're a participant in the financial revolution. Stop waiting for permission. Take control.

It does sound more and more like the start of "The Big Short 2". I'm torn between: "F*ck the Banks" & "F*uck Regulations" In a truly free market: Let them do what they want and let them fail. In a state insured market: Regulate them harder.

the Guardian

City regulator vows to ease ‘burden’ on UK banks amid government pressure

Bank of England says it is rowing back on ‘overcooked’ regulations introduced after financial crisis

Yesterday I was treated to my first Chaumian ecash test transaction by a super excited bitcoiner friend using cashu.me wallet. Great stuff. Instant, super private and intuitive for bitcoiners. Love it. I can see why he was excited. Thanks @calle et al. Down the rabbit hole I go. 🐇 🕳️👋

"As volatility tests a Bitcoiner's conviction, time reveals their true character" - Chéng Míng

Share this with all your normie friends to help them understand #bitcoin @satsvsfiat & @satmojoe (on x) just made a great video. Share until your thumbs bleed. YouTube link

Share this with all your normie friends to help them understand #bitcoin @satsvsfiat & @satmojoe (on x) just made a great video. Share until your thumbs bleed. YouTube link

Anyone this old?

"The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks," Happy 16th Birthday #Bitcoin

PLACE YOUR BETS Now that Christmas is over… Which UK high street chain is going to go into administration first?

Time preference Be more Right hand column!

I had a day today of feeling like I was stuck in the first half of The Big Short. Is this a #Bitcoin Maxi thing or does it happen to normies too?