Episode notes
LIVE: Trump's Bitcoin Reveal, Tether Sues Swan, Pension Funds & Banks Buy BTC and More!
Today’s Simply Sessions is packed with Bitcoin news and update:
• Trump Owns Bitcoin: David Bailey confirms Trump’s Bitcoin holdings.
• State Strategic Reserves: Eight U.S. states move forward with plans for strategic Bitcoin reserves, with Florida leading the charge. Will they beat the federal government?
• Italy’s Largest Bank Buys Bitcoin: Intesa Sanpaolo makes a bold $1M Bitcoin purchase despite regulatory concerns and rising capital gains taxes in Italy. What’s driving this institutional move?
• U.S. Banks Can Hold Bitcoin: Trump’s reported executive order could pave the way for U.S. banks to officially hold Bitcoin.
• Pension Funds Join the Bitcoin Movement: Pension funds take their first steps into Bitcoin, signaling a monumental shift in institutional investing.
• Tether vs. Swan: A legal battle emerges over Bitcoin mining disputes. What’s at stake, and how does this affect the broader Bitcoin ecosystem?
• Goodbye Gary Gensler: Gensler’s last interview stirs controversy, as Operation Chokepoint 2.0 comes under further scrutiny. His exit is a welcome sign for Bitcoiners.
• Bitcoin’s Mainstream Surge: Ron Paul endorses Bitcoin, while the U.S. government reveals that stolen Bitcoin from the 2016 Bitfinex hack will be returned in kind to the exchange.
All this and more in today’s live show! Don’t miss out—subscribe, hit the bell, and join the conversation to stay ahead of the curve in Bitcoin news.
—------------------------------
FOLLOW Simply Bitcoin & BTC Sessions on other channels:
Simply Bitcoin on Youtube: youtube.com/@simplybitcoin
Simply Bitcoin on X: x.com/simplybitcointv
Nico on X: x.com/bitvolt
BTC Sessions on X: x.com/BTCsessions
—------------------------------
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
BITCOIN WELL My favorite self custody bitcoin platform in Canada and USA!
They offer KYC free accounts, 1% spread, no on-chain fees and tons of other incredible features.
Check them out at bitcoinwell.com/btcsessions
https://bitcoinwell.com/btcsessions
COINKITE offers the BEST Bitcoin hardware on the market. Use this link to get 5% off anything in their store:
https://store.coinkite.com/promo/BTCSessions
HODLHODL is a NON-CUSTODIAL, ANONYMOUS solution to stack sats peer to peer! Buy and sell Bitcoin while maintaining privacy. Sign up and try it out today!
https://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSION
Speedwallet - your one wallet to send, receive, shop & earn. Simple, fast and convenient! Download now, use code BTCSESSIONS10 via this link & get 5,000 SATs on your first transaction.
https://speedbtcwallet.onelink.me/cGph/ssbtcsession
DEBIFI is a non-custodial Bitcoin backed lending platform with institutional grade liquidity providers and no rehypothecation of your funds. Find them at:
https://debifi.com/
#bitcoin #crypto #btc #money
