The Bitcoin Brew
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Bitcoin recaps, straight from the tap.
August 01, 2026
Today’s episodes cover the Coldcard wallet vulnerability, institutional Bitcoin accumulation, and Bitcoin’s evolving role amid AI-driven economic shifts. Discussions explore regulatory clarity’s impact, global adoption trends, and practical user guidance. The coverage connects security lessons to institutional strategies and Bitcoin’s value propositions in a changing market landscape.
Listen NowJuly 31, 2026
Today’s episodes focus on the critical Coldcard entropy vulnerability affecting multiple hardware wallet models and the subsequent theft of over 1,000 Bitcoin. We also explore BlackRock’s shift from net selling to aggressive Bitcoin buying, institutional adoption developments, and regulatory updates including the Bitcoin Clarity Act. The discussion connects these urgent security concerns with broader institutional momentum and evolving custody strategies.
Listen NowJuly 30, 2026
Today’s episodes focus on Bitcoin’s evolving regulatory landscape, adoption frameworks, and network integrity concerns. Key discussions include the impending signing of the Bitcoin Clarity Act, debates on network spam and censorship, Bitcoin’s role amid AI growth, and reflections from major ecosystem figures like Jack Mallers and Cory Klippsten. These topics connect with ongoing themes of governance tensions, quantum resistance research, and autonomous AI payments on Lightning.
Listen NowJuly 29, 2026
Today’s episodes cover Bitcoin’s evolving market dynamics, AI integration with payments, significant regulatory moves including the Bitcoin Clarity Act progress, and security research focused on quantum resistance. Discussions also highlight geopolitical influences on Bitcoin adoption, institutional strategies in volatile markets, and emerging technical debates around node governance and consensus. Contextual references to recent advances in Schnorr signature aggregation and open-source mining firmware development provide continuity.
Listen NowJuly 28, 2026
Today’s coverage includes detailed discussions on Bitcoin’s security consortium addressing quantum computing risks, the evolving AI landscape influencing Bitcoin payment infrastructure, and updates on critical U.S. regulatory developments delaying the Clarity Act. We also explore market indicators suggesting an upcoming rally, institutional and retail adoption dynamics, and practical strategies for Bitcoin treasury management and user security.
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August 02, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the unfolding Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, institutional Bitcoin market dynamics, and advances in Bitcoin’s quantum resistance efforts. We explore how major financial players like BlackRock are navigating market volatility amid regulatory developments such as the Bitcoin Clarity Act. Technical discussions span recent Bitcoin Optech updates and the debut of the Bitcoin Security Consortium. Finally, we reflect on grassroots adoption stories, the ongoing governance debates, and AI’s intertwining with Bitcoin’s future.
Listen NowJuly 26, 2026
This week’s edition of The Weekly Brew dives deep into Bitcoin’s rapid technical advancements, focusing on quantum resistance and Lightning Network upgrades, alongside a contentious debate over BIP-110 and its implications for network governance. We explore the shifting institutional landscape marked by Michael Saylor’s pivot and BlackRock’s growing influence, connect these market dynamics to evolving regulatory frameworks like the CLARITY Act, and unpack Bitcoin’s expanding geopolitical role amid global adoption trends in El Salvador, Japan, and Russia. Our discussion also examines the rise of open-source AI’s intersection with Bitcoin, the ecosystem’s decentralized governance experiments, and the emerging challenges and opportunities in adoption and infrastructure.
Listen NowJuly 19, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the multifaceted evolution of Bitcoin amid shifting regulatory landscapes and geopolitical currents. We analyze how institutional accumulation, led by major players like BlackRock, continues to reshape market dynamics and investor psychology. On the technical front, significant strides in quantum resistance and Lightning Network enhancements promise to future-proof Bitcoin’s security and scalability. Governance innovations, especially around decentralized decision-making models like Bitcoin Commons, highlight the ongoing social-technical challenges of maintaining decentralization while enabling protocol progress. Meanwhile, global adoption narratives from Africa to El Salvador underscore Bitcoin’s expanding role as a tool for financial inclusion and sovereignty. We explore the interplay of these themes to understand Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory as both a resilient technology and a transformative economic force.
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