TD₿: Is Bitcoin Being Controlled by the Elite? Here's the Truth - (a Swan original video) with Hurley
TL;DR: Is Bitcoin still the sly roundabout way to lead us to a better system... Or could its fate be sealed by the corrupt class it purports to unseat?
Hey Bitcoiners,
Is Bitcoin losing sight of its cypherpunk and libertarian roots and slowly being co-opted by the billionaire class controlling the current monetary system?
In this video, we dive into the erratic and contradictory positions of many billionaires when it comes to Bitcoin and attempt to unpack the most cogent critique of the freedom money faces as it rises the ranks of its corporate adoption.
Enjoy!
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In the Headlines
Bitcoin breaks fast $64k as Pro-Bitcoin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdraws and endorses Trump
Both Kennedy and Trump have appealed to Bitcoiners. During the recent Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville, Kennedy advocated for establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, while the former president proposed the idea of a "strategic Bitcoin stockpile" the following day.
On This Day (In Bitcoin History)
2011 - First Bitcoin Conference in NYC
The week of August 26th, 2011 witnessed the first-ever Bitcoin Conference took place in New York City, marking a significant milestone for Bitcoin's public recognition and its growing community.
The event saw about 75 attendees.
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Event of the Day
Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2024
Dates: September 6-7, 2024
Location: Bali, Indonesia
The Indonesia Bitcoin Conference is a prominent, community-driven event dedicated exclusively to Bitcoin. Organized by the Asosiasi Indonesia Bitcoin Community, the conference aims to enhance awareness and understanding of Bitcoin while strengthening the local and international Bitcoin community in Indonesia.
Key Details
Focus: This is a Bitcoin-only conference, meaning it centers solely around Bitcoin and related technologies such as the Lightning Network rather than encompassing a broader range of cryptocurrencies.
Purpose: The event educates and brings together Bitcoin enthusiasts, professionals, and companies. It covers a range of topics, including the future of Bitcoin, mining profitability, regulatory developments in Indonesia, and Bitcoin's role in human rights.
History: The first conference was held online in 2021, attracting over 1,000 participants. It has since grown into an annual event highly anticipated by the Bitcoin community in Indonesia.
Speakers and Agenda: The conference features a diverse lineup of speakers, including well-known figures like Dr. Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, and Robert Breedlove, CEO of Parallax Digital. Topics covered include Bitcoin's future, mining, adoption in Indonesia, and on-chain analysis.
In 2024, the organizers announced that the conference would shift to a biennial schedule, with the next event planned for 2025. In the meantime, the community remains active through meetups and other educational initiatives.
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