The Bit Bite Podcast

Ep094 The guys talk about the final CPI print for 2023. They also talk about the sharp reduction in the M2 Money supply for 2023 and what typically occurs when the supply gets that low. They then go through the Bitcoin ETF fallout and Hans gives his opinion on why we are seeing the drawdown in the market. Was it truly a sell the news event? Then they discuss when could the Bitcoin Supply dry up?

Ep093 The ETF's are finally approved. The SEC has done what we did not think would happen and approved 11 ETF's all at once. Gary Gensler did not seem happy about it. As taken from his remarks with the approval. This came on the heels of the X SEC debacle. For a group that is supposed to be heavily watching cyber security their handling of the "hack" needs to be investigated. Lastly Jamie Dimon ran his mouth about Bitcoin again. How long will it take for Larry Fink to bring his lap dog to heel.

Ep092 Happy New Year! The guys review the biggest Bitcoin News from 2023. They also talk about predictions for the US economy in 2024. They finally close by giving their Bitcoin price predictions for the end of 2024 and go over a few predictions from the "experts" in the field.

Ep091 The guys talk about the breaking news of the SEC meeting with all 12 Bitcoin ETF filers on a special conference call. Bitwise releases their Bitcoin ETF ad. Blackrock amends their ETF for Cash redemptions. Ledger to pay out compensation for the recent lack of security when people worked with DEX systems through the Ledger Connect kit.

Ep090 The guys discuss CPI Numbers for November. The Fed gives dovish remarks in their December meeting minutes. Looking to cut rates at least three times in 2024. Senator Warren introduces crypto legislation that would effectivley ban cold wallet storage. SEC met again with Blackrock, Fidelity and other Bitcoin ETF applicants.

Ep089 The guys talk about the recent rally in the Bitcoin market that sent prices over $44,000. They talk about the implications of the Spot ETF and the Halvening coming up. Plus will the Fed have to cut interest rates in Q1 of 2024? They also talk about Blackrock receiving seed money to fund their Spot Bitcoin ETF. El Salvador's Bitcoin play is in the black and the CEO of JP Morgan rips on Bitcoin.

Ep088 The guys talk about the Bitcoin Hash rate hits a new all-time high. MicroStrategy purchased even more Bitcoin. The GDP numbers for Q3. Kraken lawsuit and the fall of the Crypto emperor CZ. Plus, the SEC is in talks with Blackrock and Greyscale.

Ep087 The guys discuss the most recent CPI numbers for October. They also talk about Burry's 1.6 billion dollar short that he just recently dissolved according to filings. Lastly, they talk about a possible vulnerability to Bitcoin wallets prior to 2016.

Ep086 The guys discuss the recent increase in Bitcoins price and relate it to speculation of a spot Bitcoin ETF that could be approved in the coming days. The deadline is January 10th with a 90% probability of being approved. They discuss the recent jobs report for October and touch on Jerome Powells recent speech. They close with a clip from Natalie Brunell on FOX Business.

Ep085 Rick and Hans discuss the recent 15th anniversary for Bitcoin. They also talk about a recent Bloomberg interview that Michael Saylor was recently on. They touch on the SBF trial and the verdict that was handed down. Lastly, they talk about the possible lawsuit being issued to Bitcoin Magazine over their FEDNOW merchandise.

Ep084 The guys talk about the recent run up in Bitcoins price on the pending possible approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF. The also discuss what it is like to go through a Bull cycle and the emotions you may feel. They then discuss the FED's decision to hold on an interest rate increase. Lastly, they talk about the market conditions to truly shock the Bitcoin price. FOMO is real!

Episode 083 The guy talk about the CPI numbers for September 2023 which were just published on Friday. They also discuss the SEC's decision to not appeal the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF decision and now they must decide to either approve or deny on different terms. They wrap the episode up by talking about 10 Bitcoin price predictions for 2024.

Episode 082 The guys discuss the October surprise again for traditional finance. Tying in with that will Bitcoin have a good Uptober? How many times has Bitcoin died again? SEC's appeal in the Ripple case has been rejected. And Ouija are you with me? Satoshi Nakamoto has risen from the dead on Twitter.

Ep081 On this episode the guys discuss the UK arm of JP Morgan Chase, and their decision to cease crypto transactions. Peter Schiff foresees a huge bonds crash. And US lawmakers write a letter to the SEC requesting a spot Bitcoin ETF gets approved immediately. Also, Gary Gensler gets grilled by the financial services committee.

Ep080 FOMC Falls Flat Jerome Powell gives hawkish tones during the FOMC meeting minutes. The Fed has decided not to increase interest rates this month. The world financial service states that global debt hit a new all-time high! Finally, is the world ready for flatcoins?

Ep079 The guys talk about the recent CPI numbers which were released today. This has been the second CPI increase back-to-back. The question has to be asked is Bidenomics really working? They also discuss the FASB account rules which will give guidance on Bitcoin. Finally, Coinbase looks to be poised to integrate the Lightning network on their platform.

Ep78 The SEC takes another loss in the Grayscale battle. The also discuss the SEC's decision to push out the Spot Bitcoin ETF decisions for 7 companies. including Blackrock. Finally, they touch on the Chinese real estate market and how their country is starting to have deflation take place.

Ep77 The guys talk about Big Short's Michael Burry's 1.6 billion dollar bet that the S&P and Nasdaq were set to crash. They also talk about The Fed's Jackson Hole meeting taking place and that we will not have any news on it until later this week. They also end with a cryptic message from the BRICS meeting that has been taking place this week. And Bitcoin hit a new ATH when it comes to hash rate.

Ep076 The guys talk about the lates CPI number for the month of July which were released this week. They also touch on the Labor rate numbers released previously. The SEC states they will not appeal the XRP case. Ark invests spot Bitcoin ETF was delayed.

Ep075 The guys talk about the sudden drop in the United States credit rating from AAA to AA+. They discuss a CNN pole stating that 51% believe the United States economy is not doing so well. They also talk about MicroStrategy's announcement that they plan to purchase more Bitcoin. Lastly, they touch on BlackRock's Bitcoin allocation recommendations.

Ep074 The guys talk about the recent rate hike after the FED decided to increase interest rates by 25 basis points. This comes after inflation hits 3% according to CPI. US house passes self-custody bill, Although Rick doesn't believe this will pass the senate. Binance introduces lightning into their exchange. This greatly speeds up Bitcoin transactions and reduces fees. Finally, the guys talk about Worldcoin and their dubious claims that they are signing up a person every 8 seconds. This coin offers a deep infringement to personal data in a centralized way.

Ep073 The guys talk about the FED Now launch which just took place on 7/20/23. Which really seems like it will lead to a CBDC. They also talk about the Bitcoin price and just why it has dipped below $30K. They also talk about a congressman's request for the SEC to deliver regulation on the crypto space based off the recent SEC vs XRP decision. Then the good fraudster Craig Wright is back in the news, after he won an appeals case. Where he is trying to claim the Bitcoin whitepaper as his intellectual property.

Ep072 The guys talk about CPI Numbers for June. Inflation came in at 3% for the month while core inflation rose to 4.8%. Still a reduction from the previous month. The Eurozone is predicting inflation to stay above 2% for the next two years. The FED may have two more increases coming this year. The guys talk about the SEC's loss in regard to XRP.

Ep071 The guys talk about Larry Fink and how his tune has changed in regard to Bitcoin. This comes as Blackrock refiles for their Bitcoin ETF after the SEC called it inadequate. New York Federal Reserve announces that their CBDC tests were successful. Finally Arthur Hayes predicts BTC will hit $769,000 based off the idea AI will utilize Bitcoin and then the lightning network announces that they have a AI development tools available to let AI trade Bitcoin.

Ep070 The Guys talks about Russians investing 15 Million in Tether during the Wagner fiasco. BTC hits $31K on the heels of Fidelity announcing they were going to apply for a SPOT ETF. We also touched on the MICA regulations for crypto coming out of the EU.

Ep069(Nice) The guys talk about the Fed's pause to interest rate hikes. This was coming off the back of the CPI numbers for May where inflation came in lower than expected. They also discuss the most recent lawsuit that the SEC has now levied against Coinbase.

Ep068 The Guys talk about the recent lawsuit being brought against Binance for selling unregistered securities. They also talk about Russia opening a Crypto trading desk to settle international trade. Effectively bypassing the sanctions. And Bitcoin reached $70K for a few minutes on Pulsechain.

Ep067 The guys talk about the governments increase on the debt ceiling. They also talk about the Hong Kong Trading retail trading desk opening on June 1st. A Senator out of WV proposes a bill to block CBDC's being established.

Ep066 The guy talk about the Bitcoin Pizza Anniversary which took place yesterday May 22. They then discuss Powell's hints that a rate pause may be incoming for next month. They also discuss the STRIKE new that they will be launching in 65 different countries. Finally they touch on the JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's talk about the looming commercial real estate crisis.

Ep065 The Guys talk about the recent debacle with Ledger and give their take on what it may actually mean. They talk about CPI numbers which were released last week at 4.9%. Then they discuss the looming debt ceiling.

Ep064 Argentina's bank go on a holiday. The BRICS nations continue to stock pile gold. Brazilian President urges people to ditch the dollar.

Ep063 The guys talk about the recent Bitcoin price breaking above the $30K level prior to the release of the CPI numbers. They also discuss the CPI numbers coming out at 5% however core inflation has gone up .5% MOM. Then they discuss the recently released UNICOIN announced by the IMF's DMCA

Ep062 The guys talk about contiunued interest rate hikes in the EU. BRICS new currency looks to be poised to replace the US dollar. SEC looks like they may lose the lawsuit against Ripple, and JP Morgan's name is starting to be brought up. 1,000,000 Bitcoin addresses are now whole coiners. Bitcoin White Paper found on Apple computers going back to 2018

Ep061 The guys talk about the FED most recent rate hike. After the banking crisis that is unfolding, and they wonder how it will affect the market as a whole. They also talk about a crypto ban that was vetoed in South Dakota. They talk a little about FED NOW the new wholesale CBDC type system set to launch this summer from the FED and other political musings.

Ep060 The guys talk about the fallout that started today from the turmoil created over the weekend in regard to the demise of SVB. We had another bank fall over the weekend and several Bank Stocks halted trading today. The Fed, FDIC and the US treasury promised that all account holders would be made whole as of this morning. USDC lost its peg and Bitcoin rallied.

Ep059 The guys discuss the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The second largest bank collapse in US history. With the recent economic issues in the United States and the hawkish remarks from the FED. Is this just the beginning of a larger issue. Only time will tell, but this is not a good thing and the ripples in the pond can be much larger.

Ep058 The guys talk about the recent remarks from Jerome Powell on the hill. Many had expected that the fed would begin to take a more dovish approach to the interest rate hike. However it appears that we could see a half a point increase in two week and possibly more in the near future.

Ep057 The guys talk about the recent comments by the Head of the SEC, where he singled out Bitcoin as the only crypto currency that was not a security. They also talk about the recent moves by China and Russia to attempt to circumvent the US and Western Finacial Systems.

Ep056 The guys talk about the recent inflation data that came out this week. Which was higher than most investors were hoping. However, Bitcoin has done well with this market. Brian Armstrong calls for clear US regulation. And 99-year-old Charlie Munger continues to hate on Bitcoin.

Ep055 CPI numbers for January 2023 are about to be released on February 14th. The weighted averages are being reconfigured for the January 2023 numbers. SEC cracksdown on any exchanges offering staking rewards. Lastly did Julian Assange release a dead man switch to the block chain?

Episode 054The Guys talk about the jobs report that was just released. Jobs rose an incredible amount. Which is in contrast to the layoffs that was just announced by Google on Friday. Way above the expectations. The Federal reserve increased rates by a quarter of a percent for February 2023. The jobs report is in direct contrast to what we want to see in the reduction of inflation. The CPI numbers for January will be interesting to see.

Ep053 the guys talk about the GDP numbers for Q4. We also got word out of El Salvador that they paid off their 800 million dollar debt. We also have a crazy number showing Bitcoins Gains over its 14 year lifetime.

Ep052 The guys talk about the Bitcoin price. Is this rally going to sustain? With the Federal Reserve stating that intrest rates will not go above 5%. Economists believes that the 5% inflation level will become the new 2%. Hong Kong vows to become the new Hub for crypto in the east.

Ep051 The guys talk about the most recent CPI numbers for December which were released in January. They also talk about the recent ruling in the celsius case where the judge basically stated the users of the network gave up their BTC. Lastly they talk about the recent Bitcoin surge and whether or not it will last?

Ep050 The guys talk about Bitcoin developer loss of 200 Bitcoins. Then they talked about recession predictions for 2023. They also talked about why the Ripple Vs SEC case is so important. Then they finished it off with some Bitcoin price predictions for 2023. Either a 70% decline or a 1,400% gain!

Ep049 The guys talk about the Japanese Central bank finally caving to pressure and began to increase its interest rate. Core Scientific Files for chapter 11. Coinbase has lost over 80% of its valuation. Layer 3 labs has big upgrades planned for the Bitcoin blockchain known as drivechains.

Ep048 The guys talk about the recent arrest of Sam Bankman Fried, the former CEO of FTX. They also talk about the continued waves this is causing in the cryptomarkets. Rumors of issues with Binance and Coinbase are making the rounds. The Bitcoin price also saw a nice pump in step with the traditional markets off the new CPI news.

Ep047 The guys talk about the November jobs report data that was just released. Jerome Powell begins to sound a bit dovish. European central bank says Bitcoin is on its last gasp.

Ep046 The guys talk about the continued fallout from the FTX debacle. They also talk briefly about the Ties that SBF had with the Democratic party. Was this all orchestrated? They discuss the predicted rate hike from the FED coming in December. They also discuss the impact this will have on the housing market for the remainder of this year and heading into 2023.

Ep045 The guys talk about the most recent debaucle in regards FTX insolvency. FTX founded in 2019 and grew quickly. A sad series of events have played out and we have seen a large liquidity crisis brew and a bank run of sorts play out. This one is going to leave a lot of people exposed.