Bitcoin.com Weekly Update Podcast
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Stay in the know with news from the Bitcoin world in an easy-to-digest news summary published every week.
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The Anti-Bitcoiner Journey: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
May 08, 2021 17:09 - 6 minutes - 13 MBListen 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 domina...
What negative interest rates mean for Bitcoin : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
April 30, 2021 23:23 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBListen 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, regulator warns...
China blackout triggers Bitcoin fee spike : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
April 24, 2021 11:38 - 9 minutes - 17 MBListen 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 Developer expla...
HSBC blacklisting pro-crypto companies: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
April 17, 2021 10:49 - 7 minutes - 17.5 MBListen 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 internet” Links: Main Story: H...
The myth of 2% inflation : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
April 10, 2021 23:34 - 6 minutes - 12.1 MBListen 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 Story: 2% Infl...
Can Bitcoin be banned? : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
April 04, 2021 05:21 - 9 minutes - 21.6 MBListen 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' feat...
Mainstream adoption of Bitcoin soaring : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
March 27, 2021 05:48 - 7 minutes - 13.4 MBListen 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: Mainstream Adoptio...
The risk of inflation : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
March 20, 2021 17:10 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBListen 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 Cash NF...
Tokenizing tweet with NFTs : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
March 13, 2021 03:58 - 13 minutes - 25.6 MBListen 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 Posts for $1....
Crypto reaching a tipping point : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
March 06, 2021 00:49 - 9 minutes - 17 MBCitigroup 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 exchange ha...
Does Bitcoin have intrinsic value? : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
February 27, 2021 16:10 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBWatch 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 paid...
The argument for Bitcoin is evolving : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
February 19, 2021 21:57 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBWatch 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 Dump ...
Celebs FOMO on crypto: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
February 13, 2021 19:25 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBListen 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 Great Store ...
Elon Musk reevaluating perspective on Bitcoin: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
February 05, 2021 00:52 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MBListen to 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 ( 02:3...
Gamestop breaks Wall Street : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
January 29, 2021 21:46 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MBWatch 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 Crame...
Janet Yellen, Biden administration eyeing cryptocurrencies : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
January 22, 2021 22:40 - 6 minutes - 11.6 MBWatch 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 ) The F...
Keeping your crypto safe: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
January 15, 2021 19:41 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MBListen 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 co...
Getting paid in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
January 10, 2021 23:30 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MBWatch 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 i...
2020: Crypto comes of age : The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
January 01, 2021 21:11 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWatch 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 Currency...
BTC hits all-time high + Holiday Bitcoin Cash Giveaway part 2: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
December 18, 2020 18:39 - 7 minutes - 18.4 MBWatch 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: (00:28) Bitcoin Price Hits New All-Time High Over $20k (01:25) Morgan Stanley Says Bitcoin Rising to Replace US Dollar as World's Reserve Currency (02:20) Satoshi Nakamoto’s Final Message (03:10) Pearl Token founder Faces 10 Years in Prison Over Millions of Dollars in Exit Sc...
Holiday Bitcoin Cash Giveaway: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
December 12, 2020 00:06 - 6 minutes - 15.9 MBWatch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on our two-week Holiday giveaway, Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary ready to invest in Bitcoin, Ron Paul’s advice to “be vigilant” of the government, and more. Timestamps: 00:25 Shark Tank's Star Ready to Put 5% of Portfolio in SEC-Approved Bitcoin ETF 01: 30 Ron Paul Advises Bitcoin Proponents to 'Be Vigilant' of Government 03:12 Positive Cryptocurrency US Regulations Coming Soon 05:11 Bitcoin.com Holiday Giveaway: 12/11-12/24 Links: Sha...
Bitcoin hits all time high, surpassing 2017's bull run: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
December 07, 2020 20:12 - 6 minutes - 14.8 MBWatch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Facebook’s upcoming Libra cryptocurrency, the current status of America’s stimulus packages, former Trump Economic Advisor Gary Cohn’s view on Bitcoin, and more. Timestamps: ( 00:21 ) Status of Second Stimulus Checks as Deadline for Government Shutdown Draws Near (01:00 ) Former Trump Economic Advisor and Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn Warns Bitcoin May Fail ( 01:41) Facebook's Libra Crypto Gets Ready to Launch in January as a...
ETH 2.0, releasing December 1st: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
November 28, 2020 03:35 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBWatch the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Paypal buying 70% of newly-mined Bitcoin in the last month, Coinbase seeing an “explosion of capital”, the newest Send Anywhere wallet feature, and more. Timestamps: 00:22 Paypal Bought 70% of All Newly Mined Bitcoin Last Month as Demand Rockets 00:50 $20 Billion in Crypto Under Custody: Coinbase Sees 'Explosion of Capital' From Institutional Investors 03:09 European Central Bank cannot Go Bankrupt or Run Out of Money 05:00 Sen...
Andreas Antonopoulos testifying at Kleiman vs Wright trial: The Bitcoin.com Weekly Update
November 24, 2020 18:33 - 6 minutes - 6.49 MBListen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the Bitcoin Cash’s completed network upgrade, a new push for America’s second stimulus check, Bitcoin touching $18K, and more. Timestamps: 00:22 Anticipated Bitcoin Cash Network Upgrade Is Now Complete 01:36 Bitcoin Touches $18K 02:05 Game of Thrones Star Maisie Williams Wants to Know if She Should Buy Bitcoin 02:44 Analysts Predict When Another Relief Package Will Pass 03:35 Bitcoin.com Reveals Limited Edition Bitcoin Cash Fr...