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.
September 03, 2026
Today’s coverage includes Bitcoin’s market movements amid macroeconomic shifts, security concerns around hardware wallets, regulatory updates, and forecasts of Bitcoin’s future value. Discussions highlight Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against government debt crises, the implications of technical advances like quantum resistance, and community perspectives on custody risks. Recent themes on regulatory innovation and institutional adoption provide context for ongoing developments.
Listen NowSeptember 02, 2026
Today’s discussion covers Bitcoin market dynamics influenced by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors, including Federal Reserve interest rate considerations. We review major regulatory developments such as Thailand’s self-custodial wallet checks and the SEC’s proposed transfer-agent rule changes. Technical updates from Bitcoin Optech highlight upcoming Core Lightning security releases and notable Bitcoin Core improvements. Security concerns escalate amid AI-powered phishing and hardware wallet exploits, underscoring the need for robust multi-layer defense. Adoption news includes potential Bitcoin inclusion in U.S. 401(k) retirement plans, and South Korea’s AI initiatives. We also examine community perspectives and ongoing narratives around Bitcoin’s role amid economic uncertainty.
Listen NowSeptember 01, 2026
Today’s podcasts explore Bitcoin market sentiment analysis, key macroeconomic forces impacting Bitcoin and risk assets, significant developments in Bitcoin custody and security solutions, and major adoption milestones including Telegram’s wallet rollout. Discussions cover emerging threats and responses in Bitcoin technology, stablecoin and institutional dynamics, and the evolving global regulatory landscape. Insights into community perspectives and new product innovations round out a comprehensive snapshot of Bitcoin’s current technical, economic, and cultural environment.
Listen NowAugust 31, 2026
Today's podcast episodes cover significant institutional Bitcoin purchases, new lending services backed by Bitcoin, macroeconomic impacts on Bitcoin price trends, and community discussions on ownership and adoption. Highlights include Michael Saylor's $370 million Bitcoin acquisition, Sberbank's crypto-backed lending expansion in Russia, Japan's carry trade influence on Bitcoin, and deeper insights into Bitcoin's evolving role amid global economic shifts. The episodes also examine emerging technologies, trust dynamics in money, and Bitcoin's growing significance in financial and geopolitical contexts.
Listen NowAugust 29, 2026
Today's podcasts cover Bitcoin ownership distribution and price dynamics, custody security principles, economic critiques of central planning and CBDCs, and Bitcoin tourism in El Salvador. Discussions include the challenges of meaningful Bitcoin ownership amid fixed supply and increasing demand, practical custody strategies to prevent loss, critiques of monetary systems, and Bitcoin's role in shaping travel experiences. These insights build on recent regulatory and technological developments, emphasizing Bitcoin's evolving adoption and resilience.
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August 30, 2026
This week, Winston and Sarah explore a rich tapestry of Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution, weaving together advances in Lightning Network usability, significant security challenges like the Coldcard hardware wallet entropy failure, and shifting institutional market dynamics. They analyze the persistent governance tensions revealed by the failed BIP-110 hard fork and unpack Bitcoin’s diverse global adoption narrative. The conversation underscores how these intertwined themes reflect Bitcoin’s maturation as both a technological system and a socio-economic phenomenon.
Listen NowAugust 23, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the dynamic intersection of technological innovation, evolving security challenges, and institutional market dynamics shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in August 2026. We explore pioneering usability advancements like Lightning Labs’ Wavelength, dissect critical vulnerabilities exposed by the Coldcard entropy failure, and analyze capital rotation trends among major institutional holders such as Michael Saylor and Trump Media. Governance tensions around protocol upgrades, global adoption stories from El Salvador to Japan, and the growing quantum resistance efforts round out a comprehensive look at Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution.
Listen NowAugust 16, 2026
This week’s Bitcoin landscape was dominated by the ongoing fallout from the Coldcard hardware wallet entropy failure, stirring deep conversations about self-custody, security, and the evolving role of AI in vulnerability discovery. Institutional behavior remained pivotal, with Michael Saylor’s Strategy selling more Bitcoin while Trump Media quietly accumulated significant holdings, highlighting shifting capital flows amidst regulatory headwinds. The failed BIP-110 hard fork exposed persistent governance tensions, sparking debates about network security and consensus resilience. Meanwhile, technical innovations like Lightning Labs’ Wavelength promise usability advances, even as global adoption stories emphasize Bitcoin’s diverse real-world impact. Together, these narratives reveal a network navigating complex threats and opportunities in its maturation journey.
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