Susie
Susie Violet

https://www.forbes.com/sites/susievioletward/

Bitcoin Journalist

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2024-09-11 09:15:14

A year ago, I wrote an article for City AM, raising alarm bells about how children would be used to justify increasing online control under the pretence of protection. I warned that while laws like the Online Safety Bill may seem noble, they pave the way for overreach and the erosion of our freedoms.
Now, with the Australian PM stepping in on similar issues, it’s clear the trend is accelerating. The more we surrender control, under the pretence of convenience or safety, the more we lose—and it's not just affecting us, it's shaping the world our kids are growing up in.
As a parent, I’m struggling with the reality that I’ve handed my kids a dangerous device—a smartphone—one that society has normalised. It weighs heavily on me. The world is so focused on COVID, yet seems blind to the real epidemic: the pervasive influence of smartphones on all aspects of our lives.
I fully appreciate the need for decentralised social media. In fact, when I shared my thoughts on the harms of social media on X, the post appeared to be shadow-banned. I know Nostr plays a key role in the fight against censorship, but how do we protect children from the darker sides of social media on platforms like Nostr?
If it’s solely the responsibility of parents, the next generation of children could be at serious risk.
I’m reminded of how our freedoms are being eroded when I’m forced to use a cash till at the supermarket, realising how we trade away freedom for convenience in every corner of life. We’re slowly surrendering control, and it’s no different with our kids.
We say it’s for protecting children, but our children are far from safe. The dangers are real, and we turn a blind eye. If we stop them from participating in what’s “normal,” they face social isolation.
Yes, parents should take responsibility. But let’s be honest: it’s not happening. So, now what?
Governments claim they’re stepping in to stop misinformation, but we all know who the biggest culprits are—the ones with power.
From the moment my kids were born, my instinct has been to protect them. But how can we say no when homework is assigned through apps and phones becomes essential? It’s a trap. I left my old career because I couldn’t turn a blind eye to what I saw happening, and now I find myself reluctantly accepting the evil of this tech-dominated world.
Even adults struggle to regulate themselves with this tech. How can we expect kids to manage? Parents don’t seem to grasp the magnitude of what’s happening.
We’ve normalised a tech designed to be addictive, bombarding our kids with violence, porn, and unrealistic expectations. Billionaires who design these tools keep their kids away from them—what does that tell us?
This generation is drowning—sad, depressed, and lost. What are we going to do about it?
Parents need to step up. We’re the adults here. The government can’t fix this for us, and expecting them to will only strip away more of our freedoms. I’m genuinely terrified for our kids, and it feels like no one else sees what’s really happening.
From food to information, our entire world is poisoned. Bitcoin might be part of the solution, but that’s a conversation for another day.
How do we protect our children without sacrificing our freedoms? The current system isn’t working—parents are overwhelmed, governments are overreaching, and tech giants are exploiting the very tools that shape our kids' lives.
We need to find a solution, we’re leaving the next generation to navigate a dangerous and addictive digital world alone.
The question I’m asking myself is: ‘How do we ensure our kids grow up safe, informed, and free?’
https://www.cityam.com/i-see-the-online-safety-bill-as-a-digital-double-edged-sword/

2024-09-04 10:21:39

BBC's bitcoin coverage exposes a lack of sufficient fact-checking and reveals bias, raising concerns about its accuracy and accountability.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring BBC @npub1trr…hdpu @npub13lk…lpsy #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/09/04/bbc-bitcoin-coverage-raises-concern-over-its-journalism-and-trust/

2024-09-02 10:32:58

My cousin Saya won gold in BMX for Australia at the Paris Olympics! 🥇
Over breakfast this morning, she’s was asking smart questions about bitcoin.
Please show her how cool the Lightning Network is by sending digital gold to a gold medalist?
smallmacrame85@walletofsatoshi.com
https://x.com/10sportau/status/1819465303270871049?s=46&t=yTIAh0ALifomfty2grV1eA
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2024-08-31 06:21:02

Morning Psychos. 🫡
Eighteen months ago, I responded to a New York Post article titled:
‘Bitcoin Fans Are Psychopaths Who Don’t Care About Anyone, Study Shows’.
The piece was categorised under the ‘mental health’ section.
However, my editor wouldn’t allow me to use the word “psychopath” in my rebuttal, so I had to rewrite it.
I ended up posting the original, uncut version on SubStack, but it didn’t gain much traction, after SubStack was shadowbanned by Twitter.
Given Bloomberg’s recent headline:
‘Crypto Owners More Likely to Have Psychopathic Traits, Study Says’,
I thought it might be time to revisit the topic.
Study shows, study says… perhaps the ‘studies’ are confusing bitcoin with crypto. It’s both funny and frustrating.
So, here’s why I know bitcoiners aren’t psychopaths—the uncut version.
https://open.substack.com/pub/decentrasuze/p/debunking-the-link-between-bitcoin?r=u95ly&utm_medium=ios

2024-08-30 07:36:27

Jack Dorsey backs decentralized tech to fight censorship, protect free speech and protect our digital rights.
My latest @Forbes article featuring @npub1sg6…f63m @npub1zdq…s3nw @npub1klk…x3vt @npub1c87…8avm @npub17xv…c9as @npub1nst…rg5l
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/08/30/jack-dorsey-backs-bitcoin-and-nostr-for-censorship-free-speech/

2024-08-27 16:35:33

The EU is enforcing their Digital Services Act, which can target ‘undesirable’ content even if it’s legal.
Things are going to get much worse!
https://commission.europa.eu/news/new-rules-protect-your-rights-and-activity-online-eu-2024-02-16_en

2024-08-20 16:55:06

Who is going to @npub13e6…md43 ?
@npub1t8a…56yu #Bitcoin
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2024-08-15 15:22:32

How would a pole flip affect bitcoin?

2024-08-13 17:45:40

Bitcoin mining will enhance the UK’s energy security by supporting demand response programs. Miners adjust operations to stabilise the grid during peak demand, optimising renewable energy use.
It’s a smart move for a resilient energy future. #Bitcoin #DirtyCoin
https://youtube.com/shorts/u02AQycCBZk?feature=shared
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2024-08-05 10:20:09

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Food companies make patients, pharmaceutical companies ‘fix’ them!

2024-08-03 17:19:03

Is it??
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2024-07-07 10:39:52

The German government recently intensified its bitcoin sell-off, followed by a surprising buyback, highlighting the chaos in their bitcoin strategy.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @npub1td3…m693 @npub1vzj…x9gc @npub1yh9…k5fk
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/07/07/german-lawmaker-demands-strategic-overhaul-amid-bitcoin-sell-off-chaos/

2024-06-26 09:14:20

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😁

2024-06-24 13:37:02

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Yes
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/la/2024/bills/LAB00022475/

2024-06-24 12:27:12

Breaking News: Louisiana’s landmark House Bill 488 protects bitcoin rights, self-custody, transactional freedom & mining, while banning CBDCs.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @npub164x…7wle #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/24/louisiana-passes-bill-to-defend-bitcoin-rights-and-ban-cbdcs/

2024-06-17 13:47:19

BTC Prague, set against the Czech Republic's communist past, united cypherpunks to explore financial freedom, bitcoin education, and the need for Nostr.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @npub167n…zu3r @npub1hk0…20pf @npub1j8y…vrvg @npub12rv…85vg @npub1lr2…dl6a @npub1aft…dcke @npub1jt9…la9y @npub1xw7…umsa
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/17/bitcoin-cypherpunks-and-financial-freedom-at-btc-prague/

2024-06-09 08:18:15

At the Oslo Freedom Forum, human rights activists discussed how bitcoin actively promotes justice and freedom to combat rising authoritarianism.
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1a2c…w83a @npub1sg6…f63m @npub1mj8…ww47 @npub1trr…hdpu #bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/09/reclaiming-democracy-with-bitcoin-at-the-oslo-freedom-forum/

2024-06-07 10:44:22

The Lightning Network is revolutionizing bitcoin transactions, making them faster and cheaper. Bitcoin is set to become the global settlement network.
My latest Forbes article.
@npub12rv…85vg
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/07/bitcoin-and-the-future-of-the-lightning-network/

2024-06-02 07:00:24

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Totally agree!

2024-06-02 06:31:12

Milei’s administration is not pushing for a bitcoin standard in Argentina.
My latest Forbes article.
#Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/06/02/milei-is-not-moving-argentina-towards-bitcoin/

2024-05-20 10:21:12

Found these delights at the Cambridge meetup yesterday and paid with bitcoin! A great find!!
#Jam4Sats #Bitcoin
Thanks @npub1me6…3gnm 💖
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2024-05-20 05:36:14

Ripple funds anti-bitcoin campaigns via intermediaries while positioning itself as a key player in the global push for CBDCs.
My latest Forbes article featuring Ripple GreenpeaceUSA #Bitcoin #CBDC
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/05/20/ripples-anti-bitcoin-campaign-to-promote-cbdcs/

2024-05-15 11:51:52

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🙌
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/05/15/oklahoma-passes-landmark-bill-protecting-bitcoin-rights/

2024-05-08 12:47:25

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Exactly!!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/26/doj-arrests-over-cash-like-privacy-concerns-and-fbi-wallet-alert/

2024-05-07 16:09:05

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… and if not for free then for peanuts.

2024-05-07 14:43:38

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A democracy suggests that the people decide, but that is often not the case.

2024-05-07 14:11:58

EU Parliament adopts Anti-Money Laundering Regulation despite strong opposition, impacting financial freedom & privacy.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @npub13aj…2yd9 & the Open Dialogue Foundation #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/05/07/bitcoin-and-privacy-under-threat-from-new-eu-regulation/

2024-04-26 18:50:02

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Yep
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/26/doj-arrests-over-cash-like-privacy-concerns-and-fbi-wallet-alert/

2024-04-26 12:43:18

The DoJ arrests Samurai Wallet founders as the FBI warns on crypto. The privacy debate continues.
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1cj8…rz4u @npub1sn0…jdv9 #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/26/doj-arrests-over-cash-like-privacy-concerns-and-fbi-wallet-alert/

2024-04-24 10:16:03

The 2nd Annual Bitcoin FilmFest and European Halving Party in Warsaw celebrated a renaissance through film, art, and culture.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring
@npub1q2s…7zym #Bitcoin #DirtyCoin 🔥
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/24/european-halving-party-unites-art-and-tech-at-warsaw-bitcoin-filmfest/

2024-04-18 07:49:33

Bitcoin mining boosts renewable projects’ financial viability, preventing energy waste and creating new revenue streams for businesses.
My latest Forbes article featuring Nate Harmon, Kent Halliburton @Sazmining #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/18/bitcoin-spurs-major-renewable-projects-from-ocean-thermal-to-hydro/

2024-04-11 06:14:07

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It’s possibly just getting more sophisticated.

2024-04-11 05:33:12

How are bitcoin miners preparing for the halving?
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1key…lt3h #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/04/11/how-bitcoin-miners-are-preparing-for-the-halving/

2024-04-03 20:43:24

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Yes, it's painful. I've been covering the nonsense, but there's still a tiny part of me that hopes they will do the right thing. 🥹
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/11/uk-undermines-crypto-hub-vision-as-us-approved-bitcoin-spot-etf-approval/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/28/london-stock-exchange-bitcoin-etns-edge-towards-market-demand-response/

2024-04-03 20:34:47

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I know you're probably right, but I'm going to cross all my fingers and toes and hope that does not happen.

2024-04-03 20:29:23

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😁

2024-04-03 20:25:03

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Who is BitBo? 😆
According to the MET, here are the deets:
https://news.met.police.uk/news/met-detectives-secure-justice-as-part-of-the-largest-bitcoin-seizure-in-uk-history-481415#:~:text=Jian%2520Wen%2520was%2520convicted%2520in,worth%2520over%2520%C2%A33.4%2520billion.

2024-04-03 20:15:33

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The X post is mine. Here is the source data, and it aligns with a recent seizure.
https://bitcointreasuries.com/countries/

2024-04-03 20:00:01

Perhaps the UK isn’t as fucked as we originally thought.
https://x.com/decentrasuze/status/1775611303521824827?s=46&t=yTIAh0ALifomfty2grV1eA

2024-03-25 20:06:43

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Thank you. Not sure. 🤔

2024-03-25 14:30:01

Iceland's Prime Minister plans to prioritize food security over bitcoin mining, missing the opportunity to combine green energy and agriculture.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring the Prime Minister of Iceland & @bert #Bitcoin.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/25/bitcoin-mining-unlocks-icelands-924-million-food-import-gap/

2024-03-24 20:07:55

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❤️❤️❤️❤️

2024-03-19 13:25:01

Japan’s trillion dollar pension fund considers bitcoin for diversification, potentially impacting pension funds and investments worldwide.
My latest piece in Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/19/japans-trillion-dollar-pension-fund-considers-bitcoin-for-diversification/

2024-03-14 22:02:20

Craig Wright is not Satoshi!
My latest peice in Forbes.
@npub1cjw…j2rh #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/14/craig-wright-is-not-satoshi/

2024-03-14 15:25:23

Breaking News: Craig Wright is not Satoshi
COPA vs Wright
#Bitcoin

2024-03-13 11:41:22

Exploring the unexpected link between bitcoin & psychedelics.
Connecting historical shifts from the Nixon era to today's mental health & financial crises.
My latest piece in Forbes. #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/13/the-converging-interest-between-psychedelic-therapy-and-bitcoin/

2024-03-12 12:21:00

COPV vs. Wright - COPA Closing Statements:
Evidence submitted by Wright were scribbled notes on a pad to support his planning of the bitcoin whitepaper in 2007. It was found that the pad was produced after this date.
Wright countered the evidence, arguing the pad’s production date was incorrect based on his family’s work history with Staples.

2024-03-11 09:08:20

Bitcoin hits a new all-time high, boosted by spot ETFs & FED rate cut hopes.
My latest piece in Forbes. #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/11/bitcoin-climbs-beyond-71000-setting-new-all-time-high/

2024-03-11 05:40:16

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Amazing. That would be great. 😀

2024-03-10 18:00:38

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What about increasing the block size?

2024-03-10 16:46:33

If we agree bitcoin must scale, what’s the solution?
Why are centralised solutions like Fedi and Liquid accepted in the bitcoin community, but Stacks is not?
What does the perfect Layer 2 look like?

2024-03-09 12:12:05

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That would be good. I wonder if it will result in more stringent KYC.

2024-03-09 10:13:56

The pump is exciting, especially after a brutal bear market. But if you’re in a country where capital gains tax applies and you need cash, this means converting bitcoin to fiat, to essentially fund reckless governments.
What’s the solution?

2024-02-27 16:06:33

Latest in COPA vs. Craig Wright trial: Wright's legal team submitted more potentially forged documents, Madden cross-examined & disputed MYOB software records intensify scrutiny.
My latest Forbes article.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/02/27/craig-wrights-own-legal-team-expose-more-potential-forgeries/

2024-02-14 05:27:01

Bitcoin is redefining finance with projects like Fedimint & Cashu, enabling global access to decentralized banking and financial autonomy.
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1kp7…487l @npub12rv…85vg
#Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/02/14/bypassing-financial-gatekeepers-with-bitcoin/

2024-02-12 07:26:44

Wright admits to forgeries, challenges his own expert witness, & declares 'I AM Satoshi' during cross-examination.
The COPA vs. Wright case continues…
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1cjw…j2rh #Bitcoin.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/02/12/craig-wrights-legal-battle-over-satoshis-identity-unravels-in-court/

2024-02-07 09:49:56

COPA vs. Craig Wright in legal battle over bitcoin's origin and copyright. The trial probes into Satoshi's identity and whitepaper copyright.
The trial will continue for 5 weeks.
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub1sg6…f63m. #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/02/07/craig-wrights-high-stakes-legal-battle-over-bitcoins-origin-and-copyright/

2024-01-29 07:53:20

Academic exposes flaws in UN's bitcoin mining study, highlighting Brandolini's Law in action.
My latest Forbes article featuring @npub12lz…ntw2.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/29/academic-challenges-united-nations-misleading-bitcoin-mining-study/

2024-01-11 12:04:01

On Wednesday, 10 January 2024 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a bitcoin spot ETF, allowing institutional players like BlackRock to offer products listed on stock exchanges directly backed one-to-one by bitcoin.
In the very same week, the U.K. imposed stringent regulations that significantly restricted the purchase of bitcoin.
My latest Forbes article.
@npub1wl3…znlx
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/11/uk-undermines-crypto-hub-vision-as-us-approved-bitcoin-spot-etf-approval/

2024-01-08 15:51:51

Anticipating the SEC's midweek decision on a bitcoin spot ETF. Could this lead to a bitcoin supply crunch?
@npub1exc…n72a
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/08/how-will-a-bitcoin-spot-etf-impact-bitcoins-price/

2024-01-08 15:50:44

Bitcoin, once an experimental currency, is now a global asset, outpacing traditional ones. Its rapid adoption signals a major financial shift.
One of my recent Forbes articles.
@petermccormack
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/03/4-bitcoin-businesses-shaping-the-future-of-finance/

2023-12-19 12:32:05

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https://x.com/bitwiseinvest/status/1736822129432097196?s=46&t=yTIAh0ALifomfty2grV1eA

2023-12-12 07:12:12

Argentina under Milei's leadership embarks on a radical economic overhaul. Emphasising bitcoin principles, the new approach champions financial freedom and entrepreneurship as keystones for the nation's recovery.
My latest piece in Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/12/12/javier-milei-champions-freedom-and-property-rights-in-argentinas-political-shift/

2023-12-01 09:12:12

The launch of OCEAN, a new bitcoin mining pool endorsed by Jack Dorsey, signifies a considerable shift in bitcoin mining.
Focusing on decentralisation and miner autonomy, OCEAN distinguishes itself with its non-custodial, transparent approach. This initiative aims to bolster bitcoin's decentralisation.
Dorsey's participation and investment underscore the pool's potential in transforming the future of bitcoin mining.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @Jack Dorsey and Ocean Mining. #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/12/01/jack-dorsey-backs-ocean-in-shifting-toward-decentralized-bitcoin-mining/

2023-11-20 11:06:27

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Correction: Milei, was once the Chief Economist at Corporación América International and is recognised by the World Economic Forum.

2023-11-20 09:46:40

Javier Milei, known for his pro-bitcoin and anti-central bank views, has been elected President of Argentina with 55% of the vote, signaling a major political shift. His presidency, given his opposition to central banking amid the country's inflation crisis, could pivot Argentina towards bitcoin adoption.
Milei, a former Chief Economist at the World Economic Forum, advocates for drastic economic reforms, including dismantling the central bank. His controversial social policies and their potential impact on Argentina's future are a critical topic of debate.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring @npub14tq…nqxc @npub1lr2…dl6a and Fernando Nikolić
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/20/javier-milei-wins-argentine-presidency-with-pro-bitcoin-and-anti-central-bank-agenda/

2023-11-17 09:00:35

Bitcoin as legal tender: Joana Cotar of the German Bundestag proposes groundbreaking legislation in Germany.
My latest piece in Forbes.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/17/bitcoin-as-legal-tender-joana-cotar-of-german-bundestag-proposes-groundbreaking-legislation-in-germany/?sh=49ac6f5550ec

2023-11-16 15:02:19

As bitcoin approaches its fourth halving, with a tighter supply and an increasing number of coins being withdrawn from exchanges. Could this time be different?
A pre-halving analysis!
My latest piece in Forbes.
https://t.co/ULob141YPV

2023-11-15 17:15:31

Central Bank Digital Currencies mark a significant shift in money. But what exactly is a CBDC?
My latest piece in Forbes.
#CBDCs
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/15/what-is-a-cbdc/

2023-11-03 13:59:45

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It's like they have a wheel of names at the SEC…. they spin it to decide who to go after next!

2023-09-11 19:40:22

Former PayPal President aims to revolutionize bitcoin as a global payment network. #Bitcoin
https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/09/11/former-paypal-president-david-marcus-sets-sights-on-transforming-bitcoin-into-a-worldwide-payment-network/

2023-07-04 10:19:08

Why money needs energy! ⚡️
#Bitcoin #Energy
https://t.co/efQ8SSk2Xt