Episodes
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban praising defi as the future of banking, Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht speaking publicly for the first time since 2013, the latest market action, and more.   Billionaire Mark Cuban dubs defi the 'next great growth engine’  Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht speaks publicly for the first time since 2013 Fidelity exec believes Bitcoin's price 'bottom is in'  Shiba Inu Coin Price Soars with Coinbase...
Published 06/19/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on El Salvador’s historic legislation, the growing trend of de-dollarization, corporates tripling down on Bitcoin, a White House staffer who’s all in on Bitcoin, and more. El Salvador law making BTC legal tender passes with supermajority Microstrategy to buy another 10,000 BTC   Russia removes all US Dollar assets from its $600 Billion national wealth fund   White House tech advisor Tim Wu keeps at least $1 Million in...
Published 06/12/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on billionaire Stan Druckenmiller’s feelings on Ethereum, multiple banks unveiling their latest crypto policies, a British multinational banking firm launching an exchange, and more. Chinese economist: 'We're all going to die, this is not a joke'   Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller won't long or short DOGE, skeptical of ETH   Western banks unveil their cryptocurrency policies   Standard chartered bank launching...
Published 06/05/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Bitcoin mining services ceasing service in China, formation of a ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ to promote renewable energy,  and more.   Signs of real Bitcoin mining enforcement on the way in China Miners to form 'Bitcoin Mining Council' to promote renewable energy usage Kevin O'Leary says institutions want “ESG friendly” Bitcoin     Links: Bitcoin Mining Operations Btc.top and Hashcow Cease Offering Services in...
Published 05/29/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Bitcoin’s latest meltdown, Microstrategy’s latest Bitcoin buy, the latest cryptocurrency survey from Bank of America, and more.     Bank of America survey: 'Long Bitcoin' is most crowded trade, 75% of fund managers see BTC as bubble   Asset managers caution cryptocurrency investing amidst volatility   Microstrategy doubles down with another $10M worth of bitcoin   Bitcoin stock-to-flow still 'intact' says...
Published 05/22/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Elon Musk’s decision to have Tesla freeze Bitcoin payments, the Miami Mayor buying Bitcoin, a new way to buy and sell Bitcoin at over 12,000 locations, and more.   Citing environmental issues, Tesla suspends accepting Bitcoin   New SEC chairman unveils policies for cryptocurrencies   Joe Biden's stimulus pushes Miami Mayor to buy Bitcoin   Moneygram lets customers buy and sell Bitcoin with cash at 12,000...
Published 05/15/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on more athletes opting into putting their paychecks into cryptocurrency, DOGE skyrocketing past half a dollar, Bitcoin going through its largest update in 4 year, and more. Bill Maher mocks Bitcoin, citing other big name tech celebs   No. 1 NFL Draft pick Trevor Lawrence Puts signing bonus in cryptocurrencies Visa CEO outlines 5 company cryptocurrency priorities   Dogecoin skyrockets past a half dollar, eats into BTC...
Published 05/08/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on negative interest rates, a huge Turikish crypto exchange exit scam, new regulation concerns in South Korea, and more.   ECB President Christine Lagarde defends negative interest rates   Turkish crypto exchange exit scam leaves users unable to access $2 billion of funds   US State passes resolution commending Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin All 200 cryptocurrency exchanges at risk of shut down in South Korea,...
Published 04/30/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the impending regulation of cryptocurrency in the US, an alternative to high ETH gas fees with Smartbch, Venmo’s new crypto trading feature, and more. Bitcoin hashrate drops over 45%, price slides 10%   US SEC expected to impose 'fair amount' of regulation on crypto   US lawmaker warns not to ignore Bitcoin or America will fall behind   Paypal's Venmo launches crypto trading for 70 million users Smartbch...
Published 04/24/21
Listen the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the FBI’s supposed use of BTC mixers, the latest in Craig Wright’s civil lawsuit, the SEC commissioner’s opinion on banning Bitcoin, and more.   HSBC changes crypto policy Claims of FBI using Bitcoin mixers during BTC forfeiture processing Civil Lawsuit against Craig Wright wants high court to rule against his Bitcoin white paper claims SEC Commissioner: “banning Bitcoin is like shutting down...
Published 04/17/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on declining interest in NFTs, Kevin O’Leary’s preference for “clean” Bitcoins, hackers targeting Github servers, and more.   2021 statistics show prices of goods and services have surged   NFT interest declines, finance author highlights NFT oversupply Kevin O'Leary says institutions will not buy 'blood coins' from China   Hackers target Github server infrastructure to mine cryptocurrencies   Links: Main...
Published 04/10/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the latest in Ripple’s lawsuit, the United States’ digital dollar prototype, Paypal’s new “checkout with cryptocurrency” feature, and more. Billionaire hedge fund manager says government outlawing Bitcoin is 'a good probability' SEC vs. Ripple: US Judge Orders Both Parties from the XRP Lawsuit to Hold a Discovery Conference The Fed plans to unveil digital dollar prototypes in July Paypal launches 'Checkout With Crypto'...
Published 04/04/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the latest update in John McAfee’s ‘crypto fraud’ trial, NFT criticism heightening, privacy concerns with the digital yuan, and more. Mainstream adoption of Bitcoin growing   John McAfee's bodyguard pleads not guilty in $13M crypto fraud case   Skeptic claims NFTs will be 'broken in a decade' Deutsche Bank: Bitcoin is too important to ignore   Digital Yuan will lack anonymity    Links: Main story:...
Published 03/27/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on a discovery in Africa showing gold’s scarcity is hard to prove, Visa’s anticipation for cryptocurrency’s entry into the mainstream, Jungle.net seeing an increase in sales of Bitcoin Cash NFTs, and more.   Economy's biggest risk is inflation   Discovery in Africa shows metal's scarcity is hard to prove   Visa anticipates cryptocurrency becoming 'extremely mainstream'    Juungle.net sees increased sales of Bitcoin...
Published 03/20/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on controversy around tokenizing tweets like NFTs, Biden’s latest and largest stimulus payment, Tesla’s Bitcoin position, and more.   Blockchain-certified tweet sales spark NFT controversy   Biden's $2 trillion relief package the largest stimulus payments to-date IRS launches plan to target unreported crypto income   Critics claim Tesla should sell Bitcoin position   Links: Main story: Selling Social Media...
Published 03/13/21
Citigroup says “Bitcoin is at a tipping point”   Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary reverses stance on Bitcoin Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on retail giant Rakuten allowing crypto payments, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary’s newest stance on Bitcoin, a huge system error at a Philippine crypto exchange, and more.   Rakuten allows loading payment app with cryptocurrencies   Mad Money's Jim Cramer has plan to save Gamestop with Bitcoin   Philippine crypto...
Published 03/06/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Russell Okung’s crypto salary, Bill Gates’ neutral stance on Bitcoin, Binance’s temporary ETH withdrawal suspension, and more.   00:15 Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value? 02:26 Bill Gates neutral on Bitcoin 04:17 Binance suspends Ethereum and ERC-20 token withdrawals 05:30 Moeing Chain: a Bitcoin Cash Sidechain with Ethereum style smart contract compatibility 06:54 Paid in Bitcoin: NFL Russell Okung considered highest...
Published 02/27/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on $22 Million worth of XRP sold, possible SEC investigation with Tesla’s Bitcoin purchase, an investment advisor’s concern over possible future crypto regulation, and more.   00:29 Allianz Economic Advisor Says Argument for Bitcoin Is Evolving 01:37 “US Government Won't Allow Corporates to Keep Replacing Dollars With Bitcoin” 02:08 Possible SEC Investigation Over Tesla’s Bitcoin Buy 02:50 Elon Musk Urges Dogecoin Whales to...
Published 02/19/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on celebrities flocking to cryptocurrency,  a mysterious Dogecoin address, Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin stash, and more.   Celebrities Flocking to Cryptocurrency in New Trend   A Mysterious Dogecoin Address Absorbed 27% of the Supply Online Sleuths Believe Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin Stash Is a Blockchain Treasure Hunt Meant to Be Found   Pro-Bitcoin US Lawmaker Cynthia Lummis Plans to Convince Janet Yellen BTC Is...
Published 02/13/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Elon Musk’s support for Bitcoin, the latest updates with GME Gamestop stock and Robinhood’s restrictions, Dogecoin’s price skyrocketing, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:21) Elon Musk Supports Bitcoin, Says BTC on the Verge of Broad Acceptance ( 01:07 ) World's Largest Hedge Fund Bridgewater Has Crypto Plans — Calls Bitcoin 'One Hell of an Invention' ( 01:46 ) Dogecoin Price Skyrockets, Fueled by Elon Tweets and Redditors (...
Published 02/05/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the massive Gamestop short squeeze one Harvard Economics Professor’s take on government and Bitcoin, Mad Money Jim Cramer’s advice to the powerball winner, more ‘Satoshi Era’ Bitcoin spent, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:37 ) Massive Gamestop Short Squeeze Highlights Financial System’s Fragility (03:27) Harvard Economics Professor: Governments Will Not Allow Bitcoin on a Big Scale and They Will Win (04:15 ) Mad Money Host Jim...
Published 01/29/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Janet Yellen’s stance on cryptocurrency, ETH reaching a new all-time high, former Canadian Prime Minister mentioning Bitcoin as an alternative reserve currency, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:31 ) Janet Yellen Sees Cryptocurrencies Used Mainly for Illicit Financing ( 02:20 ) Former Canadian Prime Minister Mentions Bitcoin Alongside Gold as Alternative Reserve Currencies ( 02:50 ) Ethereum records a new All Time High ( 04:15 )...
Published 01/22/21
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the dangers of losing access to your crypto, $40 million in Bitcoin moved by a mystery miner, Bank of America’s prediction on Bitcoin, Darkmarket’s shut down, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:35 ) Keeping Your Crypto Safe ( 03:35 ) Bank of America Predicts 'Mother of All Bubbles' for Bitcoin ( 04:02 ) Sleeping Bitcoins Worth $40 Million Move ( 04:42 ) Darknet Giant Darkmarket Shut Down, Alleged Operator Arrested ( 05:35 ) Kim dot...
Published 01/15/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on an NFL Star getting paid in bitcoin, the mayor of Miami accepting crypto for taxes, what it's like getting paid in crypto and more.   Timestamps: ( 00:18​ ) One NFL star says its time to get ‘Paid in Bitcoin’ ( 01:11​ ) Even some cities are considering getting paid in Bitcoin ( 03:01​ ) 78,000 Short Positions Liquidated ( 03:45​ ) 78% of the circulating Bitcoin Supply is Illiquid ( 04:30​ ) Kim Dotcom to integrate Bitcoin Cash...
Published 01/10/21
Watch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Bitcoin surpassing $20K, Satoshi Nakamoto’s final sign off from the Bitcoin community, our Holiday Bitcoin Cash Giveaway’s second week, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:47 ) DeFi Breakthrough ( 02:01 ) US Government Printing Money & Potential Inflation ( 02:51 ) Paypal Enters Bitcoin ( 03:35 ) More Tech and Finance Giants Move Into Crypto ( 04:55 ) Bitcoin Cash Network upgrade ( 05:40 ) Eth 2.0 Launches ( 06:35 ) China's Digital...
Published 01/01/21