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Out of left field: 140+ companies — Visa, Mastercard, Google, Samsung, PayPal, BlackRock, Coinbase, Stripe and more — announced Open USD, one shared stablecoin where the partners keep the reserve earnings. Then came the backlash: firms saying they never signed on, and Circle's CEO firing back. Meanwhile Strategy published a real plan for STRC (including permission to sell some Bitcoin), whales scooped up ~$16.7B, and Robinhood went full crypto. No one told the builders it's a bear market. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: The bombshell: Open Standard announced Open USD, a stablecoin with 140+ partners — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Google, Samsung, PayPal, BlackRock, Coinbase, Stripe and more — where partners keep the reserve earnings. Then the backlash: firms saying they never signed on, and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire firing back — 'integrity matters.' A consortium-sized shot at USDC.Strategy skipped the weekly buy and published its Digital Credit Capital Framework instead: USD reserve raised to $2.55B (17.4 months of STRC dividend coverage), STRC dividend up 50 bps to 12%, a $99–$100 target band, and a BTC monetization program allowing up to $1.25B of Bitcoin sales. Markets liked seeing a plan — MSTR up ~20%, STRC back near $87. Also: Saylor's Channel 4 walk-off — 'let me finish.'No one told the builders it's a bear market. OG whales bought an estimated ~$16.7B of Bitcoin in the last two weeks — classic late-bear accumulation. Metaplanet added 2,823 BTC to reach an even 43,000, and Galaxy Digital joined the Russell 1000.Robinhood's 'World Is Flat' event: launching in Canada with zero trading fees for 90 days, Robinhood Earn (lend USDG on-chain from a self-custody wallet at 7% APY), and Robinhood Chain — an AI-native L1 for financial services and real-world assets.Quick hits: Binance will stop serving UK clients after missing the MiCA licensing deadline; Trump disclosed $50M+ of Bitcoin held in cold storage (JD Vance under $500K); SPI Holdings is shutting its mining pool July 31 — ~2% of global hashrate — pivoting to exchange, stablecoin, and AI plays.Pain and hopium to close: the average IBIT investor is now down ~40% as spot ETFs logged $1.79B of weekly outflows — their second-worst week ever. But Bitcoin just printed its third straight red quarterly candle, historically a bottom marker.Follow the show on X — @goodforbtc. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Bitcoin slipped under $60K and the timeline filled with obituaries — people who bought the $120K top now calling it dead. Brandon and Kate place it right where the four-year cycle predicts: deep in the trenches, with maybe nine more boring months to go. Yet nobody up top is actually capitulating — Strategy bought the dip again, STRC keeps cratering, Wall Street quietly shipped its first Bitcoin depositary receipt, and Schwab went native. A quiet week with more under the surface than the doom posts suggest. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:They say Bitcoin is dead — again. With BTC under $60K and obituaries everywhere, Brandon and Kate place it where the four-year cycle predicts: in the trenches, ~9 months from a better year. Bitcoin draws down ~80% a cycle — by that math, we may not have bottomed.Nobody up top is selling, though. Strategy bought another ~520 BTC (avg ~$67K) to reach 847,363 and grew its USD reserve to $1.4B to keep funding STRC dividends — even as STRC sank to ~$75 and the timeline begged Saylor to sell. Brandon's counter-bet: he bought STRC at $82. Strive added 759 BTC for 19,864 and OranjeBTC 19 for 3,822.Wall Street's plumbing keeps getting built. UTXO Management initiated the first Bitcoin depositary receipt to trade through a prime broker (Clear Street) and settle through the DTC — 100% BTC-backed, custodied at Anchorage Digital, convertible in-kind to real Bitcoin. An explain-like-I'm-five on how traditional finance will soon hold BTC like any other stock.More on-ramps: Charles Schwab rolled out native BTC trading in its app (following Fidelity), and Congress set a July 17 field hearing on the CLARITY Act — so maybe, finally, some clarity on clarity.David Bailey's Nakamoto finished its strange path to public markets: merging into health-care firm KindlyMD, renaming to Nakamoto, winding the clinic down, and folding in UTXO Management and Bitcoin Magazine. The hosts' recurring lesson — a treasury company still has to be a real business.Quick hits: Base briefly halted and needed node restarts before recovering, and Alberta's AIMCo surfaced in the MSTR-buying chatter. Could a Bitcoin-staking depositary receipt be next?Follow the show on X — @goodforbtc.Hosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Strategy's 'Stretch' — the STRC preferred stock built to trade near $100 — cratered to an all-time low of $82.53 this week, and the timeline declared it the next Ponzi. Brandon and Kate dig into whether Stretch is being stretched to its limit, plus a quiet week of buys, Illinois's punishing new crypto tax, Stacks landing on Fireblocks, BlackRock's new yield ETF, and the stat that Elon is now worth more than all of Bitcoin. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: Is Stretch stretched to its limit? STRC — Strategy's 'Stretch' preferred — hit an all-time low of $82.53 Thursday, ~11% below the $100 it's built to hold. We unpack the deleveraging cascade, why it's not the Ponzi or 'next FTX' the timeline claims, and Strive CEO Matt Cole's note on how leverage feeds on itself. Brandon's take: it's like an LP token meant to hover near $100 at ~11.5% monthly — and he almost bought the dip.Nobody sold this week. Strategy added 1,587 BTC — its second-smallest buy of 2026 — to reach 846,842 (~4% of all Bitcoin), and Strive picked up 73 more for 19,105. Quiet, but no public seller in sight after last week's drama.Square now lets merchants accept Bitcoin over Lightning with one tap — auto-converting to dollars unless they opt to keep BTC. Lower friction, but spending Bitcoin is still a taxable event.Illinois became the first state to tax crypto at the transaction level: Gov. Pritzker's Digital Asset Tax Act puts a 0.2% levy on transfers, custody, even wallet-to-wallet moves, starting January 2027. Critics call it the most punitive digital asset tax in the country; a legal challenge looks likely.Stacks went live on Fireblocks, opening Bitcoin DeFi to 2,400+ institutions through custody they already trust — sBTC, dual stacking for BTC yield, and lending via Hermetica and more — removing a major institutional deal-breaker.Quick hits: BlackRock launched BITA, a covered-call 'Bitcoin Premium Income' ETF targeting 15–25% yield while keeping most of BTC's upside — beating Goldman to market. And Elon Musk's net worth (~$1.4T after SpaceX's surge) now tops Bitcoin's entire market cap.Follow the show on X — @goodforbtc. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

A week after Strategy quietly sold 32 BTC, Saylor tweeted he's 'never sold a single sat.' Brandon and Kate call out the goalpost-moving, react to a Saylor clip, then run the tape: Strategy buys 1,550 BTC, Strive needles back, Botanix shuts down its whole network, Coinbase hands AI agents your account, SBF begs for a pardon, and a classic bottom signal flashes. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: Saylor watch: a week after Strategy quietly sold 32 BTC (~0.004% of its stack), Saylor tweeted he's 'never sold a single sat.' We react to his clip and the goalpost-moving — then Strategy bought 1,550 BTC, pushing holdings to 845,256. STRC monthly dividends start July 15.Strive fired back, buying exactly 32 BTC after Strategy sold 32 — now at 19,032 BTC. It's using sale proceeds to pay down debt and buy back shares, and regained Nasdaq compliance after its reverse split. Orange BTC added 41 (now 3,803).SpaceX looks like a Tesla-style buy-and-hold, so don't expect weekly buys. Brandon snagged 10 pre-allocated SpaceX IPO shares through Fidelity.Botanix is shutting down its entire network. Bridged BTC peaked near 450 in Sept 2025 and sits under 50 today — holders have ~30 days to unilaterally exit the remaining 47 BTC. A reminder why unilateral exit matters; ~4 years in, it couldn't ride the cycle.Coinbase for Agents lets your AI agent trade, pay, and run workflows on your Coinbase account via MCP or CLI (x402 next). Good for round-the-clock, data-informed trades — but prompt-injection risk makes us wary of handing over the keys.Quick hits: SBF filed for a presidential pardon on his 25-year FTX fraud sentence (we doubt it lands); Tether briefly flipped Ethereum for the #2 market-cap spot.Bullish close: more than half of all circulating BTC is now held at an unrealized loss — a signal that's marked every major bear-market bottom.Follow the show on X — @goodforbtc. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Kate's out sick, so Brandon flies solo. The headline: a researcher used Claude Opus 4.8 to find a counterfeiting bug in Zcash's shielded pool that could've minted unlimited coins undetectably — ZEC fell 30%. Plus a Bitcoin selloff below $60K, Strategy's quiet sale, and Lava's Bitcoin-back card. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: Kate's out sick, so it's a short, solo, rapid-fire show this week.Market check: Bitcoin slid below $60K, down 21%+ on the week, with Fear & Greed in extreme fear.Treasury watch (busier than usual): buys from Strive (+2,500 to ~19,000 BTC), Orange BTC, Capital B, Smarter Web and DDC; sells from ProCap (-52) and Canada's Bitcoin Treasury Corp (-3.64).Strategy sold 32 BTC (~$2.5M) — just 0.004% of its stack — yet got blamed for the selloff, even though it bought ~25,000 BTC two weeks ago. The frustrating part: Saylor stayed silent. With an avg cost near $75K, MSTR and STRC both dipped.Lava launched a Bitcoin-back Visa: up to 5% back in BTC at partners, 3% in the US, 1% abroad, no annual or FX fees. It's a secured hybrid funded by your Lava balance — top up via bank transfer, stablecoins, or a Bitcoin-backed loan.The big one: researcher Taylor Hornby found a critical counterfeiting bug in Zcash's Orchard pool that could've undetectably minted unlimited ZEC — and its privacy means no one can prove if it was exploited. Arthur Hayes dumped his stack. The kicker: Hornby found it using Claude Opus 4.8, which surfaced it ~25% of the time. ZEC fell 30%, with Zooko pointing to a network upgrade to restore trust.Quick hits: the US Treasury froze Iranian leaders' accounts and seized $1B+ in stablecoins (easy to seize — unlike Bitcoin); the first Coinbase x Fannie Mae crypto-backed mortgage funded; and a crypto-tax hearing next week with seven House bills on stablecoins, mining, double-taxation, and a possible de minimis exemption.Follow the show on X — @goodforbtc. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Someone moved 107 Bitcoin — nearly $8 million — out of ten-year-old, Mt. Gox-era addresses and torched it in a single burst of transactions on Monday. No note, no explanation. Brandon and Kate run the theories, then work through a packed week of treasury moves, Kraken's "native Bitcoin" yield product, and Stacks finally winning over Bitcoin Magazine. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: Quick recap of Wednesday's Hermetica episode: the hBTC cap went from 50 → 75 BTC and filled in under 24 hours — again. Go watch it if you missed it.Treasury watch: Strive adds 1,109 BTC to reach 16,500 BTC, edging past Coinbase's holdings by 8 BTC; DDC Enterprise adds 131 BTC for 2,714 total.Strategy buys back $1.5B of its 2029 convertible bonds at ~92 cents on the dollar — trimming total debt from $8.2B to $6.7B, with $871M still reserved to fund STRC payments.🔥 The mystery: someone emptied five reused, Mt. Gox-era addresses (originally funded with 136 BTC back in April 2014) and sent ~107 BTC — almost $8M — to a provably-unspendable burn address, all in the same minute. Theories range from tax-loss harvesting to a vow of poverty to an AI agent gone rogue.A New York case tries to claw back Bitcoin losses on state grounds — Brandon and Kate think it gets tossed, since Bitcoin isn't a New York-only network.Kraken launches "Bitcoin Vaults," marketed as Bitcoin in, Bitcoin out — but under the hood it's KBTC wrapped onto the Ink network, routed through Veda vaults and Aave/Morpho strategies managed by Santora. It's CeFi yield; just be honest about the trust assumptions.Stacks lands its biggest validation yet: UTXO Management — David Bailey's asset arm, now folded into Nakamoto, parent of Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Conference — becomes the inaugural participant in stacking on Stacks. Notable given Bitcoin Magazine once made Stacks ineligible for coverage over the STX token.Quick hits: Coinbase brings back direct deposit so you can get paid in Bitcoin; SoFi becomes the first US national bank to launch its own stablecoin (SoFi USD); Cash App wires stablecoins into existing balances, so your balance can send and receive USDC across Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum.Follow the show's new handle on X — @goodforbtc — and find everything at goodforbitcoin.com. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Brandon sits down with Jakob Schillinger, founder and CEO of Hermetica, on the day they raise the hBTC cap from 50 to 75 BTC — and unpack how Michael Saylor's STRC quietly became a yield engine for Bitcoin-backed dollars. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Jakob discuss: Jakob's origin: from running an eyeglasses business in sub-Saharan Africa to building on Bitcoin in 2016 — and why most of the world doesn't have reliable money or property rights to it.USDh, plainly: a synthetic dollar backed by spot Bitcoin paired with a 1x futures short. ~10% historical yield, sourced from funding rates on Bybit, OKX, Bitget, and Binance via Copper and Sefu custody.The new integration: Strategy's STRC preferred equity now flows into USDh as a second yield source alongside the basis trade.Saylor's "financial distillation" framing: 50-vol Bitcoin → 2-vol STRC → 0-vol stablecoin — productized as USDh.hBTC, the Bitcoin carry trade: post BTC as collateral on Zest, borrow stables at ~3-5%, deploy into USDh at 8-10%, harvest the delta, swap back into Bitcoin. ~3% net yield in pure BTC terms, on-chain verifiable.Why a long-only Bitcoiner might pick hBTC over a stablecoin yield: cold storage stays cold storage; the unit of account never leaves Bitcoin.The property analogy: Saylor's optionality to sell some BTC isn't a thesis change — it's the same logic as selling a 10x'd house to buy more property. Strategy stays a net buyer.Saylor cosigned hBTC on stage at Bitcoin Vegas — unplanned. "X doing its magic," per Jakob.📈 The news: Hermetica just raised the hBTC cap from 50 → 75 BTC. The last cap filled in under 24 hours. Borrow-side capacity is the only constraint on opening it wider. Guest: Jakob Schillinger — Founder & CEO, Hermetica — @jakob_btcHermetica — @HermeticaFi — hermetica.fi Host: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixing Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

A bipartisan duo just introduced a bill to codify a 1M-BTC Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law — with a mandatory 20-year holding period and self-custody protections for everyday Americans. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: 🍕 Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day — 16 years since Laszlo's 10,000 BTC for two pizzas.Strategy adds 24,869 BTC and now sits on 843,738 BTC — roughly 4% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist.SpaceX's IPO filing reveals 18,712 BTC on the balance sheet — more than Coinbase, Strive, and even Tesla.Tether buys SoftBank out of Twenty One (Jack Mallers' Strike-adjacent treasury vehicle) for ~$780M.Nakamoto runs a 40-for-1 reverse split to dodge a Nasdaq delisting — Brandon exits both Nakamoto and 21 and goes Bitcoin-only.The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA): bipartisan support, up to 200,000 BTC acquired per year over five years, budget-neutral, 20-year lockup, quarterly proof-of-reserves, and a self-custody guarantee.Prime Trust's bankruptcy estate sues Swan ($970M) and Strike ($150M) for clawbacks — part of 99 lawsuits aimed at the broader industry.Glassnode: 30.2% of all Bitcoin sits in addresses with exposed public keys — mostly from address reuse.Iran launches "Hormuz Safe," a Bitcoin-backed insurance product for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.Galaxy Digital scores a NY BitLicense, and Minnesota authorizes banks and credit unions to offer Bitcoin custody.We secured @goodforbtc on X — go follow and help us get verified. Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

A guy who lost access to ~5 BTC for 11 years used Claude Code to recover it — and the crypto internet lost its mind. But did Claude actually break Bitcoin? Brandon and Kate unpack what really happened. In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss: Saylor and Strategy float the idea of selling some Bitcoin — and Bitcoiners are madBitcoin earnings season: MARA dumps 3,386 BTC, Block adds 34, Bitfarms rebrands to Keel Infrastructure, Fold sells 1 BTC (why?)Trump's Q1 filings reveal Coinbase, MARA, and Strategy on the buy listBrandon launches VibeWatch (vibewatch.io) — the social listening tool he wished existed for cryptoThe Bitcoin Staking white paper drops: keep your BTC on L1, earn native Bitcoin yield, no slashing, exit anytimeDid Claude actually crack a Bitcoin wallet? Inside the 11-year recovery story tearing through XBitcoin mining is bleeding — ~20% of miners are unprofitable and MARA posts a $1B Q1 lossStratum V2: seven pools controlling 75% of hashrate commit to handing block-building back to individual minersThe CLARITY Act clears the Senate Banking Committee — what got compromised, what got fixedJane Street dumps 78% of MSTR + $1B of BTC ETFs, Charles Schwab rolls out crypto trading (no withdrawals), and Drake asks for an SBF pardon on his new track Hosts: Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkman Subscribe & Follow: goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Paul Sztorc is hard forking Bitcoin — and the plan involves reassigning Satoshi's coins. Brandon and Kate break down the most chaotic week of news in months.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Public companies stack: Strategy adds 3,273 BTC (now 818,334 total), Strive +798, Block +114, Capital B +6, Smarter Web +28Nakamoto launches a BTC derivatives strategy with Kraken and Bitwise — covered calls, protective puts, and yield from Bitcoin's volatilityPaul Sztorc announces a Bitcoin hard fork called eCash — drivechains by force, plus a controversial plan to reassign Satoshi's coins to investors of the new projectBitcoin Vegas takeaways: SEC chair Paul Atkins debuts Project Crypto, AG Todd Blanche and FBI's Kash Patel say "code is free speech," and Senator Lummis says the CLARITY Act gets marked up in MayWhite House crypto advisor Patrick Witt teases a "major announcement" on the Bitcoin Reserve in the coming weeksTether proposes merging 21, Strike, and Electron Mining into one Bitcoin powerhouse — Brandon and Kate called it a year agoLitecoin hit with a 51% attack — a 13-block reorg over three hours and double-spends across cross-chain swap protocolsApril was the worst month ever for DeFi exploits: $635M lost across 28 incidents in 30 daysWall Street Journal: World Liberty Financial partnered with a venture run by men sanctioned in the Prince Group scam crackdown — for a blockchain-themed resort in East TimorBitkey unveils a new model with a screen, Alberta's pension fund discloses a $219M stake in Strategy, and ord.net is now the place for Ordinals tradingHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

A new documentary dropped claiming Satoshi Nakamoto was actually two people — Hal Finney and Len Sassaman — and the Bitcoin world is buzzing. Plus: Strategy just overtook BlackRock, and the US Air Force is running a Bitcoin node.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Strategy bought 34,164 BTC — their largest purchase since November 2024 and 3rd largest ever — now holds 815,000 BTC, surpassing all of BlackRock's iBIT ETF clients combined"Finding Satoshi" documentary claims Satoshi was both Hal Finney and Len Sassaman — Brandon and Kate discuss the evidence and the Bitcoin community's reaction$292M Kelp DAO hack — the biggest crypto exploit of 2026 — sparks debate about Arbitrum's decentralization after their governing body froze Wrapped ETHHermetica launches HBTC: Bitcoin-in, Bitcoin-out yield product earning from sBTC, Basis Trades, and dual-stacking on Stacks — hits 50 BTC cap in daysAllbridge Core now supports Stacks, enabling USDC and USDT bridging to and from Stacks from 16 chainsBitcoin Core v31 adds private broadcast via Tor/I2P — transactions no longer linkable to a node's IP address or locationCoinbase's Quantum Advisory Council publishes a quantum computing report, with 17 active researchers working on post-quantum Bitcoin solutions including BIP 360US Air Force Admiral tells lawmakers the military is running a Bitcoin node and conducting operational tests for network resilienceTether freezes $344M in USDT linked to Iran — Iran had previously been seeking USDC and BTCRussia officially recognizes crypto as property under law but bans everyday use as currencyHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Allbridge cofounder Andriy Velykyy joins Brandon and Kate to unpack what real Circle-issued USDC on Bitcoin actually means — and why he's calling this the moment Bitcoin DeFi stops being an experiment.In this bonus episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate sit down with Allbridge cofounder Andriy Velykyy to discuss:The origin of Allbridge — from connecting EVM and non-EVM chains five years ago to 17+ networks, 1M+ unique wallets, and nearly 2M on-chain transfers todaySurviving the KelpDAO contagion and why Arbitrum's emergency freeze of 30,000 ETH — moving funds without a private key signature — sets a dangerous precedent for self-custodyEchoes of the DAO hack and the Ethereum / Ethereum Classic splitWhy stablecoin rails are the missing ingredient for any DeFi ecosystem — and the "Bitcoin is savings, stablecoins are checking" framingUSDCx on Stacks: the first Circle-standard USDC on any Bitcoin layer, and what that signals about capital flow into Bitcoin DeFiLiquidity fragmentation — why one canonical USDC beats a dozen bridge-minted versionsAllbridge Classic sunsetting April 30 — Andriy's direct plea to migrate aeUSDC loans off lending protocols before the lights go outWhere Bitcoin DeFi is headed next: perp DEXes, stablecoin card payments, treasury management, and cross-chain yield arbitrageHow Allbridge Core's stablecoin-to-stablecoin routing (USDT TRC20 → USDCx on Stacks) opens Bitcoin DeFi to users in emerging marketsGuest:Andriy Velykyy — Cofounder, Allbridge (core.allbridge.io)Hosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

A quantum computer could steal $74 billion in Satoshi's Bitcoin — and the only proposed fix might be worse than the problem.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:BlackRock's IBIT sees over $700M in inflows this week — and Strategy adds 13,927 BTC, now holding over 780,000 BTC and back in profit above $77KGoldman Sachs enters the Bitcoin ETF game with a premium income ETF — using an options-based strategy to generate yield on BTC exposureWorld Liberty Financial (Trump's DeFi project) minted tokens, used them as collateral to borrow $75M, and drained 55% of Dolomite's liquidity pool — drawing comparisons to FTX. Justin Sun publicly called it a "personal ATM for insiders"New Presidio Bitcoin report: 6.5 million BTC would be immediately vulnerable if a cryptographically relevant quantum computer existed today — with 4.5M of that exposure reducible right now just by rotating to fresh addressesBIP 361 (co-authored by Jameson Lopp) proposes freezing quantum-vulnerable Bitcoin, including Satoshi's coins — a three-phase approach that would eventually render all legacy UTXOs unspendableAdam Back pushes back, arguing an optional quantum-safe upgrade is the right path — and the philosophical debate over "your keys, your coins" vs. protecting the network heats upPakistan's Central Bank reverses its crypto ban, now allowing banks to open accounts for licensed Bitcoin and crypto service providersBitcoin passes block 945,000 — we're now halfway to the next halving, and the 4-year cycle is tracking almost exactly to historical patternsCharles Schwab launches direct BTC and ETH trading at just 75bps — competing head-on with Robinhood and CoinbaseTether releases a self-custody wallet with Bitcoin, Lightning, USDT, and USAT support — plus human-readable tether.me addressesTim Draper predicts $250K Bitcoin within 18 months. OG Satoshi-era whale exits after 15 years, selling 3,500 BTC (~$260M) all at onceHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Starkware just dropped a white paper that makes Bitcoin transactions quantum-resistant today — no soft fork, no protocol changes — but it'll cost you $150 per transaction in GPU compute. Meanwhile, the New York Times thinks they've finally figured out who Satoshi is.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:BTC up 6% on the week past $73K, fear and greed at 16 — still extreme fearStrategy buys 4,871 BTC (now 766,970), Strive adds 113 BTC, CanGo sells 2,000 BTC to pay off Bitcoin-backed loansCash App's "Bitcoin faucet" turns out to be marketing promos, not a real faucetExperts launches Agent Wallet — a Bitcoin-native agentic wallet with Lightning and self-custodyAIBTC nearing 1,000 AI agents on StacksStarkware's Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB) — quantum-resistant transactions with no fork required, $150/tx in GPU compute, and Google's 2029 quantum timelineNew York Times claims Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto — and Jameson Lopp hints he may actually knowTreasury designates Robinhood and BNY Mellon as vendors for Trump AccountsWhite House paper debunks bank fears about stablecoin yield, FDIC proposes GENIUS Act frameworkDrift on Solana hacked for $285M by North Korean Lazarus group after a 6-month social engineering campaignMorgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) launches — best first day of any ETF they've ever launchedSolo miner mines an entire Bitcoin block worth ~$210-224KIran now seeking $1/barrel of oil through the Strait of Hormuz — paid in BitcoinHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Google just moved the quantum computing timeline from 2035 to 2029 — and Bitcoin's clock is ticking. Plus, the FBI created crypto tokens as part of a DOJ sting, and the Department of Labor just named Bitcoin in a landmark 401(k) rule.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Google's quantum research paper co-authored with Ethereum Foundation and Stanford — Q Day moved to 2029Why Bitcoin's UTXO model gives it a structural advantage over Ethereum against quantum attacksUS Department of Labor proposes landmark rule allowing Bitcoin in 401(k) plansCoinbase receives conditional OCC approval to become a national trust bankX402 Foundation launches under the Linux Foundation with AWS, Google, Microsoft, Stripe, Visa, and moreDOJ charges 10 foreign nationals in crypto market manipulation sting — FBI created its own tokensSquare auto-enables Bitcoin payments for US merchantsMetaPlanet climbs to 3rd largest public BTC holder with 40,177 BTCNakamoto sells 284 BTC at a loss to cover operating expensesMagic Eden wallet goes export-only, removed from app storesBlock revives the Bitcoin faucet at btc.dayChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:30) Bitcoin at $67K — Fear and Greed Hits 9(00:03:00) Public Companies: Who's Buying and Who's Selling BTC(00:07:30) Google's Quantum Warning: Q Day Moves to 2029(00:13:53) Bitcoin in Your 401(k) Is Coming(00:17:30) Coinbase Becomes a Trust Bank(00:19:16) X402: The Payment Standard Backed by Big Tech(00:22:31) The FBI Made Crypto Tokens — DOJ Sting Operation(00:25:41) Square Auto-Enables Bitcoin Payments(00:27:49) Magic Eden Shuts Down, Iran Accepts Stablecoins, Bitcoin Faucet ReturnsHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

The cost to mine one Bitcoin just hit $80K — but BTC is trading at $66K. Miners are bleeding out, infrastructure is booming, and crypto-backed mortgages just became a reality. Welcome to the most confusing time in Bitcoin.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Strategy adds another 1,031 BTC to its war chest — now holding over 760K BTCMARA sells 15,133 BTC, dropping to third place behind Jack Mallers' XXICoinbase and Better launch crypto-backed conforming mortgages with Fannie Mae backingThe Clarity Act's latest draft bans passive stablecoin yield — Coinbase pushes back againBitcoin mining hits its worst profitability crisis in 2+ years as difficulty drops 7.76%Circle stock drops 20% on Clarity Act news — but Bernstein says investors are misreading the billMoonPay announces OWS, an open wallet standard for AI agents backed by 21 organizationsTether signs a Big Four accounting firm for its first full auditFold rolls out its Bitcoin credit card on the Visa network — up to 4% back in BTCLightning Network surpasses $1 billion in monthly volume with average transaction sizes of $223Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro — BTC at $66K, Extreme Fear at 13(00:02:57) PubCo Bitcoin Buys and Sells(00:05:29) Crypto-Backed Mortgages Are Here(00:10:31) Clarity Act and Stablecoin Yield Ban(00:14:47) Mining's Worst Profitability Crisis in 2+ Years(00:19:49) Circle's 20% Stock Drop(00:21:51) MoonPay's Open Wallet Standard for AI Agents(00:27:02) Tether Signs Big Four Firm for First Full Audit(00:29:21) Fold Bitcoin Credit Card Launch(00:35:09) Quick Headlines — ord.net, Lightning $1B, De Minimis Tax, David Sacks(00:40:34) OutroHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Brandon got laid off from Stacks Labs, cried on air celebrating two years of Good For Bitcoin, and the SEC just dropped the biggest crypto clarity bomb the industry has ever seen — this one hits different.In this episode, Brandon and Kate discuss:Celebrating two years of Good For BitcoinStacks Labs layoffs and the wave of crypto cuts across the industryLaunching the new goodforbitcoin.com websiteStrategy buys 22,337 BTC — plus Strive, American Bitcoin Corp, Gemini, and moreSquare auto-enabling Bitcoin payments via Lightning for millions of merchantsSEC and CFTC landmark joint interpretation on what is and isn't a securityThe Clarity Act reportedly 99% done in the SenateTokenized security trading on NASDAQ and S&P 500 perps on HyperliquidBolts introduces no-KYC USDT-to-BTC Lightning swapsMorgan Stanley files for a spot Bitcoin ETF (ticker: MSBT)NC Bitcoin Reserve bill and SEC no-action letter for Phantom WalletChapters:(00:00:00) Celebrating Two Years of Good For Bitcoin(00:03:44) Brandon's Layoff & Stacks Labs Update(00:06:22) New goodforbitcoin.com Website Reveal(00:08:12) Public Company Bitcoin Purchases(00:11:17) Crypto Industry Layoffs Everywhere(00:13:28) Kraken Pauses IPO Plans(00:13:57) Square Auto-Enables Bitcoin Payments(00:15:10) SEC & CFTC Drop Major Crypto Clarity(00:19:33) Clarity Act & Stablecoin Regulation Update(00:21:21) Tokenized Securities & S&P 500 Perps(00:22:34) Bolts Lightning Bridge USDT Swaps(00:23:42) Morgan Stanley ETF, NC Bitcoin Reserve & PhantomHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmangoodforbitcoin.com

Wells Fargo is lobbying to kill stablecoin yield while quietly filing a trademark for their own stablecoin — and they're not the only bank playing both sides. Plus, Kraken becomes the first crypto company with a Federal Reserve master account, and the guy who stole $40M from the US government's seized crypto finally gets arrested.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Bitcoin hits $73K amid extreme fear — and the 20 millionth Bitcoin has officially been mined, leaving just 1 million left over the next 114 yearsBitcoin treasury roundup: Strategy buys nearly 18,000 BTC (now holding 738,731), Pomp's ProCap Financial adds 450 BTC, Strive reveals 179 BTC purchase plus a $50M STRK investment, and Capital B and SmarterWeb make smaller buysUSDCX is coming to Allbridge, unlocking bridging from Ethereum, Solana, Base, BSC, Tron, Sui, and more into the Stacks ecosystem"Lick" has been licked — the man who allegedly stole $40M in crypto from a US government seizure wallet is finally arrested after ZachXBT's investigation forced the FBI's handThe Clarity Act stablecoin battle: 40+ banking associations are spending millions to kill stablecoin yield, the ABA rejected the White House compromise, and the clock is ticking before midterm gridlock kills the billKraken becomes the first digital asset bank to receive a Federal Reserve master account, gaining direct Fedwire access and reducing dependency on correspondent banksQuick headlines: NYSE parent ICE invests in OKX at a $25B valuation, Wells Fargo files a WFUSD stablecoin trademark while lobbying against crypto yield, an Aave user fat-fingers a $50M swap and loses nearly everything, and Babylon sees a 50% TVL drop as $1.64B in locked BTC exitsChapters:(00:00:00) Intro — BTC at $73K & the 20 Millionth Bitcoin(00:04:10) Bitcoin Treasury Roundup(00:08:14) USDCX Comes to Allbridge(00:10:17) "Lick" Gets Arrested — $40M Government Crypto Theft(00:13:29) The Clarity Act & the Stablecoin Yield Battle(00:19:55) Kraken Gets a Federal Reserve Master Account(00:23:18) Quick HeadlinesHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Magic Eden is shuttering its Bitcoin and EVM marketplaces to go all-in on Solana — so is this the end of Ordinals? Plus, Block lays off nearly half its workforce citing AI, and the Jane Street price suppression conspiracy heats up.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:Bitcoin treasury roundup: Strategy buys 592 BTC (now holding 717,722), Block reveals 103 BTC purchase (8,883 total), Professional Capital Management adds 7 BTC (5,007 total), and DDC Enterprise buys 50 BTC (2,118 total)Block announces massive layoffs — nearly half of its 10,000 employees — with Jack Dorsey citing AI-driven "intelligence tools" as the catalystLedn issues the first-ever investment-grade rated Bitcoin-backed ABS, earning a BBB- rating from S&P and attracting 2x oversubscribed demand on the $188M offeringThe Jane Street conspiracy: allegations of systematic Bitcoin price suppression at 10 AM ET, tied to the Terraform Labs lawsuit and ETF arbitrage activityKalshi catches insider trading — a MrBeast editor and a gubernatorial candidate get fined and banned in one of the first real enforcement actions in prediction marketsZest Protocol launches V2 with per-asset risk parameters, no rehypothecation options, and partial liquidation mechanisms — hitting $41M TVL within 48 hoursA solo miner spends $75 on hash power through Braiins and hits a full block reward worth ~$938KMagic Eden exits Bitcoin and Ethereum to refocus on Solana — what it means for Ordinals, Runes, and the broader Bitcoin NFT ecosystemQuick headlines: Crypto.com approved as national trust bank, Fed moves to codify removal of reputational risk, Coinbase launches 24/5 stock trading, Strategy's STRK coming to Europe via 21Shares, Morgan Stanley plans native Bitcoin custody, and Meta eyes a stablecoin comebackChapters:(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:50) Bitcoin Treasury Roundup(00:04:35) Block Lays Off Nearly Half Its Staff(00:09:28) Ledn Issues First Investment-Grade Bitcoin ABS(00:13:14) Has Jane Street Been Suppressing Bitcoin's Price?(00:19:29) Kalshi Catches Insider Trading(00:22:53) Zest Protocol V2 Launches(00:24:51) Solo Miner Hits a Block with $75(00:26:24) Magic Eden Exits Bitcoin — Are Ordinals Dead?(00:32:38) Quick HeadlinesHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Fear and greed is at 7 out of 100, BTC treasury companies are merging, and the stablecoin interest fight just got a White House intervention — but Brandon and Kate have never been more bullish on building in Bitcoin.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:AI agents taking over workflows — Claude, OpenClaw, and why it feels like 2015 Bitcoin all over againStrategy adding another 2,486 BTC to reach 717,131 totalAmerican Bitcoin Corporation and Capital B also accumulating this weekNakamoto acquiring BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine), and UTXO Management in an all-stock dealThe Saylor vs. Danny Knowles debate on whether BTC treasury companies need real businesses underneathCoinbase now letting users earn USDC interest in Bitcoin — a new way to DCACFTC adding crypto CEOs to advisory panels — 20 of 35 seats now crypto-linkedGENIUS Act stablecoin bill update: White House takes the lead, yield on idle balances "effectively off the table"Arizona's digital assets strategic reserve bill advancing through committeesGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon admits to owning BTC in "very, very limited amounts"Former Bitfinex CEO wallet offloading 67,000+ BTC since last AugustOG whales converting BTC to ETF wrappers tax-free and selling through ETFsStacks Zealy campaign launching with over $10,000 in STX rewardsChapters:(00:01:42) Intro: Tourists Have Left, Builders Are Here(00:03:24) Market Vibes: Fear & Greed at 7, AI Agents Everywhere(00:05:37) Public Companies Buying BTC: Strategy, American Bitcoin Corp & Capital B(00:06:38) Nakamoto Acquires BTC Inc & UTXO Management(00:11:13) The Saylor vs. Danny Knowles Debate on Treasury Companies(00:16:05) Coinbase Enables Earning Interest in Bitcoin on USDC(00:17:43) CFTC Adds Crypto CEOs to Advisory Panel(00:19:08) GENIUS Act Stablecoin Bill: White House Takes the Lead(00:24:12) Quick Headlines: Arizona Reserve Bill, Goldman CEO Owns BTC, Bitfinex Whale Dump(00:28:10) Stacks Zealy Campaign & Wrap UpHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Bitcoin is under $70K, fear is everywhere, and public companies are panic-selling — but is this actually the best time to be buying? Brandon and Kate break down who's selling, who's stacking, and the massive Fireblocks news that could change everything for Stacks.In this episode of Good For Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss:AI tools leveling up — using Claude, Cowork, and the viral Seed Dance video generatorBTC dipping below $70K and navigating extreme fear with a DCA mindsetGranite's community liquidations page and why some positions are too small to claimCAN Go selling over half its BTC holdings (4,451 BTC) for "AI expansion"Strategy continuing to accumulate ~1,000 BTC per weekWorld Liberty Financial forced to sell 170 BTC to avoid liquidation on AaveFireblocks adding Stacks support — completing the top four institutional custodiansCoinbase Q4 earnings ($1.8B revenue) and their Super Bowl commercial reactionBlockFills halting client withdrawals — a red flag from Brandon's BlockFi daysBlackRock bringing its BUIDL token to Uniswap for institutional DeFi tradingMrBeast acquiring youth fintech app StepBithumb's $40 billion Bitcoin blunder — and Brandon's similar BlockFi storyBitwise client putting $11M into BTC during the pullbackAnchorage Digital receiving a $100M investment from TetherBrazil reintroducing a bill to acquire 1 million BTC as a national reserveThe Netherlands approving a 30% tax on unrealized crypto gainsChapters:(00:01:05) Intro & AI Tools: Claude, Cowork, and Seed Dance(00:07:09) Market Check: Extreme Fear & the DCA Mindset(00:09:58) Granite Liquidations & Public Companies Selling BTC(00:12:05) Fireblocks Adds Stacks — All Top 4 Custodians Now Support STX(00:16:46) Coinbase Q4 Earnings & the Super Bowl Ad(00:18:49) BlockFills Halts Client Withdrawals(00:21:43) BlackRock Brings BUIDL to Uniswap(00:23:15) MrBeast Acquires Step Fintech(00:26:25) Bithumb's $40B Bitcoin Blunder & Brandon's BlockFi Story(00:31:14) Quick Headlines: Bitwise, Anchorage, Brazil & the Netherlands(00:35:49) Wrap UpHosts:Brandon Marshall — @marshallmixingKate Parkman — @katemparkmanSubscribe & Follow:goodforbitcoin.comYouTubeSpotifyAmazon MusicApple PodcastsPocket CastsRSS

Brandon and Kate play with the idea that Bitcoin builders should “pivot to stablecoins” — not as literal advice, but as a way to surface where user demand, liquidity, and regulatory attention are actually concentrating today. The conversation unpacks why stablecoins keep dominating payments and UX, what that reveals about Bitcoin’s current friction points, and how Bitcoin L2s and BTCFi fit into a dollar-centric on-chain world.Topics Discussed 🙃 “Pivot to stablecoins” as a framing device for real market demand 💵 Why dollar-denominated UX continues to win in payments 🧠 Bitcoin-as-asset vs. Bitcoin-as-financial-rail 🏦 How stablecoins shape liquidity, behavior, and product design 🧱 What this means for Bitcoin L2s and BTCFi builders ⚖️ Where regulation is actually focusing today 🔮 Whether Bitcoin-native rails can compete without becoming dollar-firstChapters 00:00 — Intro and setting up the “pivot” idea 02:10 — Payments, UX, and where friction still lives 05:40 — Stablecoins as a signal of demand 10:20 — Bitcoin L2s, BTCFi, and dollar-denominated activity 15:00 — Regulatory reality check 19:30 — What builders should take away 24:10 — Closing thoughts Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate dig into the Clarity Act to separate headlines from substance — what the bill actually proposes, how it fits into the broader U.S. regulatory landscape, and why clarity (or lack thereof) matters for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and builders. They walk through the tradeoffs, the political reality, and what meaningful progress would actually look like.Topics Discussed 📜 What the Clarity Act is trying to do and why it exists ⚖️ How the bill approaches jurisdiction, definitions, and enforcement 🏦 Implications for stablecoins, custodians, and market structure 🧱 What regulatory clarity would unlock for Bitcoin and L2 builders 🗳️ Political realities: timelines, incentives, and likely outcomes 🧠 What actually matters vs. regulatory theaterChapters 00:00 — Intro and framing the Clarity Act 02:30 — What the bill proposes at a high level 07:10 — Jurisdiction, definitions, and enforcement questions 12:45 — Stablecoins, custody, and market structure impacts 18:20 — What clarity would unlock for builders 23:50 — Political reality check and timelines 28:40 — Closing thoughts and what to watch next Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate are back after the holiday break to catch up on everything you might have missed — from Bitcoin price action and renewed market energy, to major ecosystem updates across Bitcoin L2s, stablecoins, and treasury companies. They reset the board for the new year and talk through what actually matters heading into the next phase of the cycle.Topics Discussed 🔁 Coming back from the holidays and resetting the market context 📈 Bitcoin price action and shifting sentiment post-break 🏦 Bitcoin treasury companies and renewed corporate interest 🧱 Updates across Bitcoin L2s and execution progress 💵 Stablecoins, payments, and infrastructure developments 🧠 Which narratives cooled off and which ones are heating back up 🗓️ What to watch as the year ramps back upChapters 00:00 — We’re back: holiday recap and reset 02:15 — Bitcoin price action and market mood 06:30 — Treasury companies and corporate BTC narratives 11:20 — Bitcoin L2 updates and execution progress 16:10 — Stablecoins, payments, and infra catch-up 21:00 — Narratives that faded vs. narratives returning 25:40 — What matters next and closing thoughts Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate wrap the year by reflecting on what was actually best for Bitcoin in 2025 — separating signal from noise across price action, ETFs, treasury companies, Bitcoin L2s, stablecoins, and developer momentum. They look back at the narratives that mattered, the ones that faded, and what 2025 revealed about Bitcoin’s path forward.Topics Discussed 📈 Bitcoin in 2025: price action vs. real adoption 🏦 The impact of ETFs and how they changed market structure 🏢 Bitcoin treasury companies: lessons learned and market maturity 🧱 Bitcoin L2 progress, including sBTC and execution on Stacks 💵 Stablecoins on Bitcoin and why infrastructure beats narratives 🧑‍💻 Developer momentum, tooling, and where builders actually showed up 🧠 Which narratives held up and which quietly disappeared 🔮 What 2025 set up for Bitcoin in the years aheadChapters 00:00 — Intro and framing the question 02:10 — What “best for Bitcoin” really means 05:30 — ETFs, liquidity, and structural changes 10:45 — Treasury companies: winners, losers, and reality checks 16:20 — Bitcoin L2s, sBTC, and execution in 2025 21:40 — Stablecoins and payments on Bitcoin 26:10 — Developer momentum and ecosystem health 31:00 — Narratives that worked vs. narratives that faded 36:00 — Closing thoughts and looking ahead Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon is joined by Zero from Zero Authority to explore how on-chain reputation works, why identity matters for Bitcoin-native apps, and how reputation systems can unlock better incentives across DeFi, governance, and community coordination on Stacks.Topics Discussed 🧠 What on-chain reputation is and why it matters for Bitcoin and Stacks 🆔 How Zero Authority approaches identity without compromising privacy 🏗️ Reputation as infrastructure for better incentives in DeFi and DAOs 🎯 Sybil resistance, proof-of-participation, and measuring meaningful contribution 🪙 How reputation can be earned, maintained, and lost over time 🧩 Integrations with Stacks apps and the broader BTCFi ecosystem 🌱 Early use cases and what’s coming next for Zero AuthorityChapters 00:00 — Intro and guest welcome 02:10 — What is on-chain reputation? 06:30 — Identity, privacy, and Sybil resistance 12:45 — Reputation as DeFi and governance infrastructure 18:20 — Earning, maintaining, and losing reputation 23:40 — Integrations across Stacks and BTCFi 28:30 — Roadmap and what’s next for Zero Authority Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: are Bitcoin treasury companies finally about to pump our bags, or are they still a structural risk to the market? They walk through fresh announcements from corporate buyers, revisit earlier fears about debt-fueled treasury strategies, dig into why Bitcoin DeFi still matters no matter what price does, and close with stablecoin risk, Tether’s downgrade, and an upcoming sBTC giveaway with Zero Authority.Topics Discussed 🎯 Whether this new wave of Bitcoin treasury companies is different from the last cycle 🏢 How leveraged treasury strategies could create cascading sell pressure if BTC dumps 📈 New announcements that suggest some treasury companies are finally executing 🧠 Why “Bitcoin needs DeFi” regardless of ETF flows or treasury narratives 🏦 S&P’s downgrade of USDT/Tether and what it says about stablecoin reserve risk 💵 The role of stablecoins vs. BTC as pristine collateral in a BTCFi world 🧱 Recap of last year’s milestones like Nakamoto and sBTC going live, and what’s coming next 🎁 Upcoming sBTC giveaway and a Zero Authority episode on on-chain reputationChapters 00:00:22 — Cold open, technical gremlins, and Friday vibes 00:03:02 — Looking back: Nakamoto, sBTC, Circle, and a busy year for Bitcoin L2s 00:07:45 — Why debt-fueled Bitcoin treasury companies used to be scary 00:12:52 — Are Bitcoin treasury companies finally about to execute and buy BTC? 00:16:27 — Bitcoin as DeFi: lending, borrowing, and trading BTC regardless of price 00:17:04 — S&P downgrades USDT/Tether and re-prices stablecoin risk 00:21:55 — Announcing an sBTC giveaway with Zero Authority 00:22:21 — How to participate and where to find Zero Authority DAO Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate recap their time at Devconnect, share how it shifted their perspective on builders and culture across chains, and then dive into the big news of USDC coming to Stacks via Circle’s new xReserve product. They wrap with a deep dive into mNAV — a metric for valuing Bitcoin treasury companies — and how the “rise and fall” of those premiums tells a story about narratives, risk, and what the market is willing to pay for BTC exposure.Topics Discussed ✈️ Devconnect recap: energy, builder culture, and how it felt coming from the Bitcoin/Stacks world 🤝 Stacks’ presence at Devconnect and interest in Bitcoin DeFi from the wider ecosystem 🏦 Circle x Stacks: USDC via xReserve and why “native-ish” issuance matters more than bridges 💵 What a USDC-backed stablecoin on Stacks unlocks for users, apps, and BTCFi 📉 mNAV explained: how to compare BTC treasury holdings to public market valuations 📊 The “rise and fall” of mNAV premiums and what they signal about ETF-era narratives 🏢 Nakamoto, MetaPlanet, and the new class of Bitcoin treasury companies 🧱 How all of this feeds back into the Stacks and Bitcoin L2 builder storyChapters 00:01:06 — Friday vibes and intro 00:01:52 — Devconnect recap and fresh inspiration 00:05:07 — Stacks at Devconnect and interest in Bitcoin DeFi 00:05:42 — Circle x Stacks announcement as a major headline 00:07:11 — Stacks Hacker House and teams building on Bitcoin L2s 00:16:28 — Bitcoin treasury companies, ETFs, and Nakamoto/MetaPlanet 00:18:57 — What mNAV is and how to read it 00:23:51 — The rise and fall of mNAV premiums in a post-ETF world 00:26:43 — Circle’s new xReserve product and USDC on Stacks 00:28:21 — aeUSDC today, UX tradeoffs, and what improves with native issuance Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate sit down with Dylan from Bitflow to unpack HODLMM — a Bitcoin-native market-making strategy built on Stacks — and how Clarity 4’s new security features make “DeFi for grownups” possible, before shifting into a news roundup covering Strategy’s latest BTC buy, Square Bitcoin going live for merchants, a bold Zcash bet, and SoFi’s new crypto offering.Topics Discussed 🎯 What HODLMM is and why Bitflow is building a Bitcoin-denominated market-making strategy 🧪 How concentrated liquidity and downside protection can make Bitcoin DeFi “feel like magic” 🏗️ Bitflow’s evolution on Stacks and working closely with other protocols 🛡️ Clarity 4 upgrades, pool verification, and adding security layers for DeFi on Bitcoin 🚀 Early access, whitelisting, and launch timing for HODLMM on Bitflow 📈 Strategy’s latest 487 BTC purchase using structured equity tickers instead of stock dilution 🏦 Square Bitcoin going live for merchants, Lightning payments, and auto-DCA into BTC via Cash App 🕵️‍♂️ Leap Therapeutics’ pivot to Cypherpunk Technologies and its big Zcash bet 🏛️ SoFi Crypto making SoFi the first regulated national bank in the U.S. to let customers buy crypto directlyChapters 00:00 — Intro, rainy California, and Buenos Aires travel plans 01:12 — Meet Dylan from Bitflow and HODLMM explained 08:23 — Making Bitcoin DeFi “feel like magic” with HODLMM and liquidity design 28:32 — How to get early access to HODLMM and launch timing 31:01 — Clarity 4, StacksDeveloper, and pool verification for safer DeFi 38:00 — Transition into weekly news 39:13 — Strategy’s structured equity plan to buy 487 BTC 42:09 — Square Bitcoin goes live: Lightning payments and Cash App’s merchant map 45:46 — Cypherpunk pivot and Zcash as a privacy-first bet 53:39 — SoFi Crypto and Maestro/Mesamine news roundup Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate break down fresh Bitcoin headlines and market structure signals — from a new 397 BTC treasury move and dividend-style BTC exposure talk, to Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund, custody and withdrawal UX, and how “post-ETF world” dynamics are shaping whale behavior and liquidity.Topics Discussed Corporate/treasury accumulation: a new 397 BTC buy and why it matters Dividend-style BTC exposure mechanisms and yield considerations Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund Custody and withdrawal UX: hot vs. cold, on/off-ramps, and asset support Post-ETF world: liquidity, spreads, and market microstructure OG whale behavior and accumulation patterns Stacks community shoutouts and ecosystem contextChapters 00:02:00 — Strategy first: 397 BTC acquisition 00:05:00 — Dividend-style BTC exposure and yield talk 00:07:30 — Community shoutout: Tycho and Stacks 00:10:30 — Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund 00:11:30 — Custody flows: hot vs. cold and on/off-ramps 00:12:00 — Withdrawal UX once asset support is added 00:17:30 — Reading a “post-ETF world” market 00:19:00 — OG whales and accumulation behavior Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate bring Halloween energy to the Bitcoin world — celebrating the official launch of dual stacking, breaking down Bitcoin’s latest market movements, and exploring how Cashjr’s Bitcoin strategy upgrade is reshaping yield opportunities across the ecosystem.Topics Discussed 🎃 Halloween vibes and Bitcoin milestones ⚡ Dual stacking officially launches — what it means for sBTC and STX holders 🪙 Cashjr’s Bitcoin yield strategy and how it fits the BTCFi landscape 📈 Bitcoin market sentiment and October performance recap 🧱 Stacks ecosystem reactions to dual stacking going live 🗣️ Community excitement, feedback, and early participation dataChapters 00:00 — Halloween intro and Bitcoin chat 02:30 — Dual stacking goes live 07:00 — What dual stacking unlocks for users 10:30 — Cashjr’s Bitcoin yield strategy explained 15:00 — Market overview and price action 19:00 — Stacks ecosystem reactions 23:00 — Community participation insights 27:00 — Wrap-up and final thoughts Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Brandon and Kate unpack a whirlwind week in crypto — from headlines about a potential Trump pardon for CZ, to whale flows rotating into BlackRock’s iBIT spot Bitcoin ETF, to the biggest takeaways from a16z’s latest State of Crypto report — and what all of it means for builders on Bitcoin and Stacks.Topics Discussed 🎯 Rumors and realities around a Trump pardon for CZ (Changpeng Zhao) 🐋 Bitcoin whales moving funds into BlackRock’s iBIT ETF and what the flows signal 📊 a16z “State of Crypto” report: adoption curves, dev metrics, and infra trends 🏗️ Implications for Bitcoin L2s, sBTC, and the BTCFi stack 🧭 Market structure: liquidity, fees, and path-to-retail narratives 🧱 Stacks ecosystem context and how dual stacking fits this macroChapters 00:00 — Intro and quick hits 01:30 — Trump/CZ: pardon chatter, legal context, market reaction 06:00 — What matters vs. what’s noise 09:30 — Whale rotations into iBIT: ETF flows, on-chain cues 14:30 — Reading ETF data: liquidity, spreads, and inflows 18:30 — a16z State of Crypto: key charts and signals 23:30 — Takeaways for Stacks, sBTC, and BTC L2 builders 27:30 — Closing thoughts and community notes Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

Good For Bitcoin — Square, Bitcoin, Dual Stacking & U.S. Seizes $1.5B in BTCBrandon and Kate kick off this week’s Good For Bitcoin with fresh energy — experimenting with new livestream platforms, diving into Square’s bold Bitcoin integration, the evolution of dual stacking, and the U.S. government’s surprising move to seize $1.5 billion in BTC.Topics Discussed 🎥 Launching live on YouTube — Good For Bitcoin officially streaming 🪙 Creating a “Good For Bitcoin” token on Pump.fun for fun and experimentation 💼 Square (Block) doubles down on Bitcoin with new payments and CFI initiatives ⚡ Dual stacking explained — earning Bitcoin and STX yields simultaneously 🏦 U.S. government seizes over $1.5B in Bitcoin tied to past cases 📈 Broader Bitcoin market sentiment and on-chain movement 🧱 sBTC, Stacks, and the growing Bitcoin-layer-2 ecosystem 🗣️ Community participation and education around Bitcoin-native appsChapters 00:00 — Intro & new livestream setup 02:00 — Good For Bitcoin token on Pump.fun 04:30 — Square expands Bitcoin integration 09:00 — What is dual stacking? Earning BTC + STX 14:00 — U.S. seizes $1.5B in Bitcoin 18:00 — Market sentiment and Bitcoin price discussion 21:00 — The role of sBTC and Bitcoin L2s 25:30 — Closing thoughts and community updates Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman). 🎧 Subscribe: goodforbitcoin.com 📺 Watch: YouTube 🎙️ Listen on: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • Pocket Casts 📰 RSS: anchor.fm/s/f9f164f0/podcast/rss

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss their transition to independence, their new roles with Stacks Labs, and the importance of authentic storytelling in crypto marketing. They cover significant news in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including public companies' Bitcoin holdings, Tether's treasury expansion, and the implications of the US Treasury's guidance on unrealized gains. The conversation also touches on the UK's largest Bitcoin seizure and the resurgence of Zcash as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency.TakeawaysThe show goes independentBrandon and Kate are excited to explore more stories in the Bitcoin ecosystem.Authentic storytelling is crucial in crypto marketing.Public companies are increasing their Bitcoin holdings significantly.Tether's treasury now includes 8,888 BTC, reflecting their strategy on hard assets.The UK has seized a significant amount of Bitcoin linked to a Ponzi scheme.Zcash is gaining attention as a privacy-focused alternative to Bitcoin.The importance of community engagement in growing the Bitcoin ecosystem.The hosts express gratitude to Trust Machines for their support during the transition.There's a renewed energy in the Bitcoin community with upcoming developments.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate are joined by Charlie, a Bitcoin mining expert, to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Luke Dashjr, Ocean Mining, and the implications of arbitrary data on the Bitcoin network. The conversation delves into the centralization of mining, the controversies surrounding ordinals, and the potential future of Bitcoin amidst debates on censorship and hard forks. Charlie provides insights into the technical aspects of Bitcoin, the challenges faced by developers, and the importance of community engagement in shaping the future of the network.TakeawaysCharlie is a Bitcoin mining expert and co-founder of BlockSpace Media.Luke Dashjr has a long history in Bitcoin development and has been a controversial figure.Ocean Mining was created to address centralization in Bitcoin mining pools.The debate over arbitrary data on Bitcoin is ongoing and complex.Censorship and filtering of data on Bitcoin is a contentious issue.The future of Bitcoin may involve hard forks and changes in community dynamics.Understanding the difference between mining software and node software is crucial.The Bitcoin community needs better communication and engagement.The importance of user adoption in resolving Bitcoin's challenges.Charlie emphasizes the need for experimentation and innovation in the Bitcoin space.Follow Charlie on X @cbspearsSubscribe to the blockspace.media newsletter: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com/subscribe

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss various topics surrounding Bitcoin, including the latest developments in meme coins and significant acquisitions in the Bitcoin space. They also delve into Vitalik's article on low-risk DeFi, emerging Bitcoin layers, and Cloudflare's new payment protocol, wrapping up with reflections on the future of digital finance.TakeawaysMeme coins are gaining traction with new token support.Acquisitions in the Bitcoin sector are on the rise.Vitalik's article highlights the need for low-risk DeFi.Bitcoin is seen as the safest asset for investment.Emerging layers on Bitcoin are creating new opportunities.Cloudflare's payment protocol could revolutionize online transactions.The importance of integrating Bitcoin with new technologies.The community is eager for more transparency in meme coin metrics.The conversation emphasizes the need for responsible innovation in crypto.

In this episode, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the rise of Bitcoin DeFi, the performance of Nakamoto stock, and the implications of recent SEC decisions on crypto ETFs. They also touch on global economic factors such as interest rate cuts and the impact of biometric regulations in Vietnam, highlighting the importance of self-custody in the crypto space.TakeawaysBitcoin DeFi is gaining traction on social media.Coinbase has launched a new lending product.Nakamoto stock has experienced a significant drop.The SEC's approval of new ETF standards could lead to more crypto ETFs.Thailand has introduced a 0% capital gains tax on crypto.Self-custody is crucial in the current banking landscape.Interest rate cuts are affecting global markets.The Bitcoin ecosystem is seeing quality of life improvements.Nakamoto is competing with other Bitcoin treasury companies.Bitcoin finality is a unique property of the Stacks ecosystem.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon Marshall and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including public company investments, technological advancements, and emerging trends in regulation and accessibility. They emphasize the importance of Bitcoin in connecting people and the ongoing innovations that make it more accessible to the general public. The conversation also touches on new stablecoin developments and the future outlook for Bitcoin.TakeawaysBitcoin teaches us to be skeptical of headlines.Bitcoin connects people regardless of their beliefs.The show has a new website for easier access.Exciting updates are coming to the Leather app.The Zeali campaign had significant on-chain activity.Public companies are increasingly investing in Bitcoin.Kyrgyzstan is exploring a state crypto reserve.The removal of the SBTC cap opens new opportunities.EasyJet is launching an easy Bitcoin app for accessibility.A new regulated stablecoin is being introduced by Tether.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including insights from the Stacks Bitcoin DeFi webinar, public company Bitcoin holdings, emerging Bitcoin treasury companies, and the impact of Bitcoin mining on country holdings. They also delve into a report on business Bitcoin adoption, River's Bitcoin services, Polymarket's regulatory approval, and a new Hollywood movie about Bitcoin. The episode concludes with a discussion on the SEC's message erasure controversy and upcoming campaigns in the Bitcoin space.TakeawaysThe Stacks Bitcoin DeFi webinar provided valuable insights into liquidity and onboarding challenges.Public companies are increasingly accumulating Bitcoin, with MetaPlanet and Strategy leading the way.Emerging Bitcoin treasury companies are poised to play a significant role in the ecosystem.Bitcoin mining is a quiet way for countries to accumulate Bitcoin without drawing attention.Business Bitcoin adoption is surging, with many companies integrating Bitcoin into their balance sheets.River offers automated Bitcoin purchasing and interest-earning features for users.Polymarket's regulatory approval marks a significant milestone for the platform in the US market.A Hollywood movie titled 'Killing Satoshi' is set to explore the mystery of Bitcoin's creator.The SEC's erasure of messages during a critical period raises concerns about transparency and accountability.The Zealy STX DeFi campaign is concluding, with insights expected on user engagement and retention.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the current state of the Bitcoin market, including public companies' Bitcoin holdings and their performance. They explore the implications of economic data being verified on the blockchain and recent regulatory developments that may affect U.S. crypto exchanges. The conversation also touches on the introduction of USDT on the RGB protocol and upcoming events in the Bitcoin community.TakeawaysThe Bitcoin market has seen some slow news weeks, leading to price discussions.Public companies are increasingly accumulating Bitcoin, with some holding significant amounts.Many companies that invested in Bitcoin have seen their stock prices decline despite initial spikes.The Department of Commerce is collaborating with Pith to bring economic data on-chain.New regulations may allow U.S. customers to trade on international crypto exchanges.Competition among exchanges is expected to increase, benefiting consumers.The RGB protocol is gaining traction with the introduction of USDT.Stablecoins on Bitcoin could enhance its utility in the crypto ecosystem.Brandon and Kate will be speaking at upcoming Bitcoin events.The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of Bitcoin and its adoption.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Jayson discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin and DeFi space, including Granite's new adaptive withdrawal caps designed to protect users from exploits, significant Bitcoin purchases by public companies, and the regulatory landscape surrounding DeFi. They also explore Wyoming's innovative stable coin initiative, international efforts to integrate crypto for payments, and updates on data protection and privacy regulations.TakeawaysGranite's adaptive withdrawal caps enhance user security.Public companies are increasingly investing in Bitcoin.Pension funds are recognizing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation.The DOJ is shifting its stance on DeFi regulations.Wyoming's stable coin initiative aims to benefit the community.Buenos Aires is positioning itself as a crypto-friendly city.International remittance services are adopting Bitcoin technology.Data protection measures are being upheld in the UK.Stable coins are becoming more integrated into public finance.The crypto ecosystem continues to evolve with innovative solutions.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the latest trends and updates in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space. They cover the recent lull in news, exciting updates from the Bitcoin community, public companies' Bitcoin purchases, institutional investments, and developments within Stacks Labs. The conversation also touches on government insights regarding Bitcoin reserves and innovations in Bitcoin mining technology, concluding with a discussion on the gold market's reactions and Bitcoin's positioning as a digital asset.TakeawaysThe Bitcoin market has seen a dip, but it's always a good time to buy.Public companies are actively purchasing Bitcoin, indicating growing institutional interest.Stacks Labs is making significant changes to enhance community engagement and development.Government insights suggest a bullish outlook on Bitcoin reserves and acquisitions.Innovations in Bitcoin mining technology are addressing environmental concerns and efficiency.The gold market is reacting to potential tariffs, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a digital asset.University endowments are increasingly investing in Bitcoin, showcasing institutional adoption.The community is eager for updates and transparency from projects like Stacks.The concept of budget-neutral pathways for Bitcoin acquisition is gaining traction in government discussions.The need for a unique podcast theme song reflects the hosts' desire for a distinct identity.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss significant updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including improvements in the Leather wallet, the success of the Granite Creator Program, and the results of the STX DeFi campaign. They also cover public company acquisitions of Bitcoin, SEC guidance on liquid staking tokens, and recent executive orders impacting Bitcoin investments. The conversation highlights the legal implications of the Tornado Cash case and ends on a positive note with community engagement in the Bitcoin space.TakeawaysBitcoin is further integrating into the financial system.Leather wallet updates enhance user experience significantly.Community engagement through the Granite Creator Program is thriving.The STX DeFi campaign has shown promising results with increased participation.Public companies are actively acquiring Bitcoin, indicating strong market interest.SEC's guidance on liquid staking tokens is a win for DeFi builders.Executive orders may open up new investment opportunities for Bitcoin in 401k plans.The Tornado Cash case raises important legal questions about open-source code.Community sentiment remains positive despite regulatory challenges.Elon Musk's engagement with Bitcoin continues to influence market dynamics.

SummaryIn this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon Marshall discusses various developments in the cryptocurrency space, including public companies acquiring Bitcoin, PayPal's new crypto payment solutions, and the White House's digital assets report. He also highlights the SEC's new approach to crypto regulation and the successful activation of the Stacks 3.2 hard fork.TakeawaysTakeawaysBrandon hosts the show solo, reflecting on past experiences.Granite's July Creator Program concluded with exciting entries.Public companies are increasingly acquiring Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategies.PayPal's new product allows merchants to accept crypto payments easily.The White House's digital assets report outlines regulatory recommendations.The SEC is shifting towards a more innovation-friendly approach to crypto regulation.Stacks 3.2 hard fork successfully activated, enhancing the ecosystem.Major developments in the crypto market indicate growing institutional interest.PayPal's service aims to reduce transaction costs for merchants significantly.The conversation emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity in the crypto space.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest updates in the cryptocurrency space, including public company purchases of Bitcoin, recent legislative developments regarding stablecoins, and the implications of quantum resistance for Bitcoin. They also delve into the recent passing of SIP 31 and its impact on the Stacks ecosystem, as well as the potential of AI in DeFi strategies. The conversation wraps up with a lighthearted note on the absurdity of donating to the national debt.TakeawaysIt's been a busy week in the crypto space.Granite rates are currently at 16% APY, attracting interest.Public companies are increasingly purchasing Bitcoin, indicating market confidence.The Genius Act signed by Trump aims to regulate stablecoins more effectively.Stablecoins are seen as a gateway to Bitcoin for many users.Quantum resistance is becoming a critical topic for Bitcoin's future.Satoshi's coins remain untouched, raising philosophical questions about their future.SIP 31 has passed, paving the way for changes in the Stacks ecosystem.AI is being integrated into DeFi to automate yield strategies.The absurdity of donating to the national debt highlights the importance of investing wisely.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency world, including the relaunch of the Granite Creator program, insights from the Zealy campaign, and significant movements in Bitcoin holdings among public companies. They also touch on the recent all-time high for Bitcoin, legislative updates affecting the crypto market, and Coinbase's new platform developments. The conversation highlights the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin and the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations.TakeawaysEvery week is crypto week!Marketing strategies must adapt to different platforms.The Zealy campaign has seen significant user engagement.Public companies are increasingly holding Bitcoin.Bitcoin's market position continues to rise.Whale movements can impact market sentiment.SIP 31 passing is a major milestone for Stacks.The US government's Bitcoin holdings are under scrutiny.New SPACs are emerging focused on Bitcoin treasury strategies.Coinbase is innovating with new features and partnerships.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin's price, community engagement through Granite's new features, and the growing trend of public companies investing in Bitcoin. They explore the implications of Bitcoin treasury companies, innovations in Bitcoin DeFi with Stacks, and Kazakhstan's potential Bitcoin reserve. The conversation also touches on the launch of new banking solutions for crypto startups, offline messaging technologies, and investment strategies that prioritize Bitcoin over traditional assets. Finally, they highlight upcoming legislative developments in the U.S. regarding cryptocurrency regulation.TakeawaysBitcoin Twitter is buzzing with new all-time highs.Market sentiment suggests a bullish outlook for Bitcoin.Granite's community liquidations allow anyone to participate.Public companies are increasingly investing in Bitcoin.Bitcoin treasury companies are likened to the new ICOs.Stacks is recognized for its 100% Bitcoin finality.Kazakhstan is considering establishing a Bitcoin reserve.New banking solutions are emerging for crypto startups.Offline messaging apps align with Bitcoin's ethos.Investment strategies are shifting towards Bitcoin over traditional assets.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including a major campaign involving community engagement, public companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies, and Texas becoming the first state to establish a publicly funded Bitcoin reserve. They also explore the implications of including crypto in mortgage qualifications and the ongoing SIP 31 voting process. The episode concludes with a heartfelt tribute to Sean Longstreet, who hosted his last episode of Leather Lounge, highlighting his contributions to the community.TakeawaysThe campaign has seen significant engagement with over 21,000 members joining the community.Public companies are increasingly adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies to enhance their financial positions.Texas has become the first U.S. state to establish a publicly funded Bitcoin reserve, signaling a shift in state-level cryptocurrency policy.The inclusion of crypto in mortgage qualifications could open new financial opportunities for Bitcoin holders.SIP 31 voting has garnered overwhelming support, reflecting strong community engagement in governance.The rewards structure for community participation in the campaign is designed to incentivize user engagement and trust.Emerging buyers of Bitcoin include unexpected companies, indicating a broader acceptance of cryptocurrency in various sectors.The Dog community celebrated a significant milestone with the listing on Kraken, showcasing the growth of the ordinals ecosystem.The episode highlights the importance of community contributions and the impact of individual voices in the crypto space.Brandon and Kate express gratitude for Sean Longstreet's contributions to the community as he transitions from his role.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space, focusing on public companies accumulating Bitcoin, the impact of Bitcoin on altcoins, global tax regulations, and the recent passage of the GENIUS Act. They highlight significant purchases by companies, the implications of Bitcoin's growing presence, and the recognition of Bitcoin's importance by major institutions like Bank of America. The conversation also touches on the potential for stablecoins to facilitate broader crypto adoption.TakeawaysPublic companies are increasingly buying Bitcoin as a strategic asset.MicroStrategy has purchased significantly more Bitcoin than has been mined recently.Bitcoin's demand is outpacing supply, leading to potential price increases.Altcoins like Polkadot and Cardano are considering converting their assets into Bitcoin.Thailand's new crypto tax exemption could attract more investors.Bank of America acknowledges Bitcoin as a major technological innovation.The GENIUS Act establishes a regulatory framework for stablecoins in the U.S.Stablecoins are seen as a gateway for broader crypto adoption.The House is working on similar legislation to the GENIUS Act.Investing in Bitcoin is viewed as a way to preserve purchasing power against inflation.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, the hosts discuss various updates in the Bitcoin and DeFi space, including personal experiences, community engagement initiatives, institutional adoption of Bitcoin, regulatory developments, Bitcoin Core updates, and exciting partnerships in the crypto industry. The conversation highlights the growing interest in Bitcoin from public companies, the evolving regulatory landscape for DeFi, and innovative collaborations that are shaping the future of cryptocurrency.Takeaways:Bitcoin Vegas was a significant event for the community.Granite's new creator program aims to engage users.130 public companies now hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets.DeFi is being recognized as an extension of economic freedom.The SEC is considering clearer regulations for DeFi.Bitcoin Core developers are gaining support for new proposals.JP Morgan is starting to embrace Bitcoin in their services.The Genius Act aims to provide a legal framework for stablecoins.Coinbase is launching a credit card with Bitcoin rewards.Polymarket's partnership with X could enhance crypto engagement.