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Materialism has taken its toll on the human spirit and Americans are unhappier than ever. Thanks to Bitcoin, people are prioritizing what truly matters.Dr. Riste Simnjanovski is a tenured professor of public administration at California Baptist University. Most recently, his published research explores digital assets in the public and private sectors.Part One: Introduction To The…

In a move that showcases the expanding demand for Bitcoin, St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) has become the latest major Swiss bank to offer Bitcoin and crypto buying services.Announced Thursday, SGKB partnered with SEBA Bank to offer its retail customers cryptocurrency trading and custody services, a venture that marks another step in the expanding world of

Bitcoin used to be synonymous with drugs but now, celebrities of all stripes are turning on to what used to be the obscure money of choice for the internet’s black markets. For instance, what if I told you that a certain Grammy-caliber rapper has accepted bitcoin for an album in 2014? 50 Cent did, and…

The topography that is emerging on the Lightning Network seems to be mimicking many things we find in nature.The below is a direct excerpt of Marty's Bent Issue #1109: "A neural network is developing between Lightning Nodes." Sign up for the newsletter here.Above is a visualization of the current Lightning Network topography made up of…

The often cited “issue” in Bitcoin is misunderstood and misrepresented.Recently there has been a deluge of headlines about the environmental impact of mining bitcoin. Nearly every article, tweet, video, etc, cites Digiconomist and/or Cambridge as their primary evidence and says some version(s) of the following statements;“Bitcoin consumes more electricity than Argentina/Kazakhstan.”“Bitcoin’s electricity consumption as a…

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele confirms on Twitter that the country and bought 200 BTC and plans to buy more.The day before bitcoin is officially declared legal tender in El Salvador, the president announces that the country has bought 200 BTC and they plan on buying “a lot more.”With this announcement, El Salvador officially becomes…

Dr. Saifedean Ammous, prominent economist and author of "The Bitcoin Standard," is poised to take on a new role as an Economic Advisor to El Salvador's Bitcoin Office. This appointment comes after El Salvador made history by becoming the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021.“Having Saifedean Ammous on team El…

MONETARY DEBASEMENTDebasement refers to the action or process of reducing the quality or value of something. When talking about fiat currencies, debasement traditionally refers to the practice of reducing the precious metal content in coins while keeping their nominal value the same, thereby diluting the coin’s intrinsic worth. In a modern context, debasement has evolved

There are various reasons why you should withdraw your bitcoin and utilize self-custody.A Bitcoin ETF is coming, whether you like it or not. You might be excited at the stamp of approval this gives bitcoin from the old guard. It will also allow many investors to much more easily gain exposure to bitcoin through current…