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Independent writing by Marty Bent at TFTC since 2017. Commentary on money, markets, AI, energy and privacy.
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Issue #580: Hoarding bitcoins is becoming part of the strategy
Rogue nations are turning to bitcoin.

Issue #579: Is the Venezuelan government hoarding bitcoins?
Venezuela has bitcoin. i repeat, they have bitcoin.

Issue #578: Erlay may be on the way
Erlay would be a level up for Bitcoin's P2P layer


Issue #576: A note on BTCPay Server
BTCpayServer gives you complete control over accepting payments.

Issue #575: Bitcoin's success in perspective
Bitcoin, Tulips, South Sea Company & Nasdaq


Issue #573: Recent hashrate surge in perspective
Bitcoins mining difficulty adjustment is growing.

Issue #572: Signs of a liquidity crunch
NY Fed Reverses Will Hold Repo Operation After Earlier Cancelation.


Issue #570: Square grants BTCPayServer $100k
Jack Dorsey gives away a massive grant.


Issue #568: How does Bitcoin retain value?
"How do you know it's not too late to buy bitcoin?"




Issue #564: Argentina turns to capital controls
Argentina is limiting the amount of USD you can purchase.


