Meanwhile in Germany: the "Haltefrist" is under attack A new Bundestag petition has gone live to preserve Germany's one-year tax-free holding period for private Bitcoin sales. The "Haltefrist" has made Germany one of Europe's most attractive jurisdictions for long-term holders, exempting gains on Bitcoin held longer than twelve months. Lawmakers are now weighing changes that would strip the exemption and tax every sale. Find out more at prohaltefrist.de and bitcoinsteuer.lol. Both map out exactly what's at stake for self-custody and capital formation. This isn't just a German issue. Berlin sets the regulatory tone for Brussels, and bad tax policy spreads fast. Those in Germany can read up on Petition 201716. It is open for signature until September 15th. Let your Bundestagsabgeordneter know this matters.

Debating on how to place the Coldcard situation at my fiat job today. Doubt colleagues know what a coldcard is, nor care about it. But perhaps who knows, maybe someone has one or knows someone who does.

Immensely grateful for Nostr and the community support. Y’all likely saved my family’s future. Wouldn’t have known about the exploit and what was going on if I hadn’t checked here during my coffee breaks this past Friday. I don’t have Twitter, and I don’t have anyone in my immediate circle who is nearly as deep down the rabbit hole.

Gut wrenching last couple of hours. Confidence shattered, doubts highs.

Holy moly. What a fucking debacle.

63k gang or what

Honestly tired and ready for a summer vacation. But that will have to wait until this damn client project is live in two months.

Summer doldrums are hittin’ hard. I can barely motivate myself to get any work done. After a couple hours of calls and emails I’m ready for my sunny spot on the balcony, a glass of chilled rose in hand.

there is no substitute for spot bitcoin in self-custody. Not sure I would have hope without it.

Curious about your reasons for buying a Tesla, when you sport an “FCK ELN” bumper sticker. Even more curious why you still drive one then.

JBB. Just buy bitcoin

Bottom.

Latest on the Digital Euro: The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) will today vote on the draft Digital Euro Regulation and on whether to begin trilogue negotiations with the Council and the Commission.

Take another bite from reality

@Simon Dixon dude you know your stuff. Respect. Much appreciated for sharing