Xapo

Xapo stores 98% of customer funds offline, in order to provide an important security measure against theft or loss. A commonsense approach.

Useful link: https://www.xapo.com

Heard On The Street

What would happen to Bitcoin if the internet experienced a regional outage, particularly if it took place during a financial collapse?

Is Investing In Crypto Worth The Risk?

Q & A with Amit Rajpal was insightful. AR was spot on. Let's focus on how the United States is going to regulate the market. The regulators are all approaching to encourage innovation, but limit the bad actors. This should be the template for other consumer markets in the world.

Useful links:

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-07-11/the-big-question-is-investing-in-crypto-worth-the-risk

https://www.mwam.com

The Father Of Bitcoin

Satoshi Nakamoto (mathematical genuis), the so-called father of Bitcoin, appeared out of the ether in 2008 and disappeared just as abruptly three years later, after establishing the world's first cryptocurrency. Today, Bitcoin is valued at more than US$1 trillion. A remarkable achievement. Satoshi Nakamoto remains anonymous, a mythical creature with a Bitcoin stash of epic proportions. He has strong incentives to remain anonymous. Anonymity is the best security.

Useful link: 

https://robbreport.com/lifestyle/finance/bitcoin-founder-satoshi-nakamoto

Random Thoughts

Bitcoin will remain an asset without intrinsic value whose market value can be anything or nothing. Only those with healthy risk appetites and an unlimited capacity to absorb losses should consider investing in it.

Anthony Pompliano

A great teacher, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin investor.

Useful link: https://www.anthonypompliano.com

Bitcoin Bubble

Bitcoin exists almost exclusively as a vehicle for speculation. Is the bubble about to burst? Time will tell.

Useful links: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-56215787 I https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/centres/alternative-finance I https://digiconomist.net

Free The Money. Free The World

Franck Muller has just unveiled a high-tech watch that doubles as a Bitcoin wallet and read the time, too.

Useful links: https://www.bitcoin.com/buy-franck-muller-watches I https://www.franckmuller.com

The Rise And Fall Of Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes

This is one of those stories that will probably be made into a movie one day. It's the story of Arthur Hayes. The story isn't yet over yet as Hayes is currently at-large somewhere in Asia, so keep an eye out for updates in the future.

Useful link: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/02/the-rise-and-fall-of-bitcoin-billionaire-arthur-hayes

Is Bitcoin A Scam?

Must listen. 

Useful link: https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/jan/19/is-bitcoin-a-scam

Gazpromneft Bitcoin Mining Project

Gazpromneft has begun a cryptocurrency mining operation based in one of its Siberian oil drilling sites unlocking the power of Russia's oil and gas resources for the needs of bitcoin mining. The new mining operation will be powered by natural gas from the oil field, located in the Khanty-Mansiysk region of northwestern Siberia, which has its own power plant to convert the gas into electricity for Bitcoin production. The CO2 that gets freed during the oil drilling is normally a liability for oil companies as they have to burn it into the atmosphere, which results in fines. They have found ways to utilize it instead of wasting it, and electricity generation is one of them. The location of the new Russian Bitcoin farm also means that the costs of the operation will be relatively low. Instead of paying a premium to use energy from the grid, locating the cryptocurrency mining on-site at an oil field means that a steady supply of natural gas is virtually free.

Useful link: https://www.gazprom-neft.com

Irish Drug Dealer Loses £46m Bitcoin Codes He Hid In Fishing Rod Case

A unique punishment for his own stupidity.

Useful link:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/21/irish-drug-dealer-clifton-collins-l46m-bitcoin-codes-hid-fishing-rod-case

GK8

A  brilliant Israeli startup focused on securing crypto transactions without an internet connection.

Useful link:
https://www.gk8.io

There’s Another Reason Behind Bitcoin’s 200% Rise This Year

It's halvening time for Bitcoin.

Useful link:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/06/25/bitcoin-how-the-halvening-is-boosting-the-cryptocurrencys-price.html

The Hard-Luck Texas Town That Bet On Bitcoin—And Lost

Bitcoin 101 lesson.

Useful link:
https://www.wired.com/story/hard-luck-texas-town-bet-bitcoin-lost

Bitcoin And Cryptocurrencies

Who is right? Nouriel Roubini or Michael Novogratz? Only time will tell.

Useful link:
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/08/nouriel-roubini-and-michael-novogratz-battle-over-bitcoin-and-crypto.html

Hackers Steal 7,000 Bitcoin Worth $40 Million From Binance Exchange

How in the world will anyone trust Bitcoin if hackers keep stealing from the so-called safe cryptocurrency exchanges?

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-08/crypto-exchange-giant-binance-reports-a-hack-of-7-000-bitcoin?srnd=premium-asia

John McAfee Vows To Unmask Bitcoin’s Satoshi Nakamoto

Please do it quickly without any further delay.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-23/john-mcafee-vows-to-unmask-crypto-s-satoshi-nakamoto-within-days?srnd=premium-asia

Can Cryptocurrencies Recover?

No one knows.

Useful link:
https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2019/03/28/flaws-in-bitcoin-make-a-lasting-revival-unlikely

Anarchy, Bitcoin, And Murder In Acapulco

A perfect yet imperfect place for a few.

Useful link:
https://www.wired.com/story/anarchy-bitcoin-and-murder-in-mexico