In this episode, Greg Mikeska, CTO of Satz Capital and founder of the Emerald Foundation, discusses new developments in Bitcoin custody solutions for financial institutions.

He elaborates on the role of the Emerald Foundation in establishing standards for Bitcoin custody, the implications of Bitcoin in the monetary system, and the potential threats posed by quantum computing (and why they're overblown).

Mikeska also critiques the proof of stake model and emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin's unique properties.

Key takeaways:

• The Emerald Foundation aims to establish custody standards for Bitcoin.
• Bitcoin's architecture offers profound benefits over alternative cryptocurrencies.
• Emerald's approach addresses the metacustodian problem in financial institutions.
• Bitcoin's adoption is crucial for its role as a currency.
• Quantum computing poses a theoretical risk but is not an immediate threat.
• Proof of stake systems recreate fiat-like centralization issues.
• Emerald Foundation is in its early stages but has ambitious goals.
• The future of Bitcoin may involve it backing the US dollar.
• Misinformation about Bitcoin and quantum threats is prevalent.
• The shift in cryptocurrency discussions from technology to investment is concerning.

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Many people today can't afford to own a home. This problem will only intensify for future generations.

Thankfully, using Bitcoin as a savings account provides hope.

In this episode, I speak with Cole Stuart about his previous work involving Bitcoin Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement, and educating future generations on how Bitcoin works in a world where it will likely be ubiquitous.

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In this episode, I get into the recent decline in Bitcoin prices as measured in US dollars, the collapse of the Bitharvest ponzi scheme, and more. The latest Bitcoin "crash" is nothing new, and Bitharvest is the latest Bitconnect. Some things never change, and the same cycles seem to repeat, although this Bitcoin price cycle could be different.

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Host Brian Nibley welcomes Gil Roberts, a Bitcoin advocate with a background in finance, for a deep dive into the governance debate dividing Core and Knots.

They discuss why Bitcoin may need a third path to encourage innovation without risking forks. Gil shares insights on Bitcoin’s role as money, the challenges posed by stablecoins and CBDCs, and the importance of usability—especially in developing nations where Bitcoin adoption is accelerating.

The episode also introduces Bitcoin Commons, a new effort to simplify node operation and strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Check out Bitcoin Commons at TheBitcoinCommons.org.

Bitcoin just smashed through $126,000—and if you're paying attention to history, this is no surprise. In this video, we break down why “Uptober” 2025 is mirroring the explosive Q4 moves of previous post-halving years.

We cover:

• The 5-year low in exchange supply
• Michael Saylor’s BTC treasury strategy (640,000+ BTC!)
• Paul Tudor Jones’ renewed conviction
• The growing institutional adoption
• Why $1M per Bitcoin isn’t hype—it’s inevitable

From the macro backdrop to the math behind Bitcoin’s supply and demand dynamics, this is your full breakdown on what’s happening—and what’s likely next.

📉 Fiat is being debased. 📈 Scarce assets are rising. It’s time to position accordingly.

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Finance Magnates halving article: https://www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-halving-2024-and-the-crypto-industry-what-to-watch-out-for/

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After about two and a half years of searching, I’ve determined that the job market isn’t worth participating in.

Doing the same thing over and over again while expecting different results tends to drive you insane – probably because it’s the definition of insanity.

Now that it’s over, I decided to compile a list of some of the things that have happened. This will only be a fraction of what actually occurred, because I didn’t keep a written record of things in real-time.

Read the full LinkedIn article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/proof-job-market-cooked-freelancing-100-dead-brian-nibley-wllvc/?trackingId=zNsJibwWRZeqnH%2Fmv7deKg%3D%3D

This week on Hard Money Dispatch, we unpack one of the most volatile weeks in crypto history.

Bitcoin plunged over 15%—a $19 billion liquidation wiping out more traders than any event before it. Yet amid the chaos, over 60% of coins haven’t moved in more than a year. That’s not panic—that’s conviction.

We’ll also cut through the noise surrounding “quantum threats” to Bitcoin. Despite the headlines, we’re still years—maybe a decade—away from anything that could pose a real problem. The fear-mongering continues, but the math hasn’t changed.

Gold and silver also hit new all-time highs before correcting sparply. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a reflection of deepening distrust in fiat money and the institutions behind it.

In this episode, I discuss where BTC may top out during the next 6 - 12 months, what jobs AI is currently replacing and how bad the situation is, and the possibility of MicroStrategy blowing up the crypto market.

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