Non-Stop Bitcoin News with Rob Wallace | Ep. #97

<p>Become a Client: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcast">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcast</a></p> <p>In episode #97 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Rob Wallace joined to discuss a month-by-month recap of the biggest Bitcoin news of 2025. He shares his opinions on the hottest topics of the year and his expectations for 2026.</p> <p>You can follow Rob on X at <a href="https://x.com/_Rob_Wallace">https://x.com/_Rob_Wallace</a> or Bitcoin News at <a href="https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom">https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom</a>. Check out the Bitcoin News website at <a href="https://bitcoinnews.com/">https://bitcoinnews.com/</a>. </p> <p>00:00 - Recap </p> <p>01:05 - Guest introduction </p> <p>01:24 - Introduction to Bitcoin News and Rob Wallace </p> <p>02:35 - The Impact of Trump's Presidency on Bitcoin </p> <p>04:47 - The Significance of Ross Ulbricht's Pardon </p> <p>06:29 - State-Level Bitcoin Reserves and Political Momentum </p> <p>10:34 - The Bybit Compromise and Trust in Third Parties </p> <p>13:38 - MSTY and Misunderstanding Bitcoin's Value </p> <p>15:05 - Josh Mandell's Price Prediction and Bitcoin Policy Initiatives </p> <p>16:47 - Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve </p> <p>19:58 - April's Market Volatility and Tariff Impacts </p> <p>22:03 - May's Institutional Interest and Bitcoin Las Vegas Conference </p> <p>24:02 - European MICA Regulation and Its Implications </p> <p>25:35 - Visa's Integration with Bitcoin and Future of Payments </p> <p>27:39 - Core vs. Knots Controversy in the Bitcoin Community </p> <p>31:45 - Sovereign Wealth Funds and Bitcoin Adoption Trends </p> <p>33:48 - July's All-Time High and Corporate Treasury Purchases </p> <p>34:17 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Bitcoin </p> <p>36:29 - Market Dynamics and Bitcoin's Resilience </p> <p>37:41 - Quantum Computing: A Threat to Bitcoin? </p> <p>41:48 - Geopolitical Tensions and Bitcoin's Role </p> <p>44:33 - Historical Patterns and Societal Change </p> <p>45:39 - Bitcoin's Price Movements and Market Reactions </p> <p>49:53 - Bitcoin as a Payment Method: The Square Initiative </p> <p>52:46 - JPMorgan vs. Strategy: The Competitive Landscape </p> <p>55:28 - Legal Challenges for Bitcoin Developers </p> <p>59:55 - Bitcoin Mining and Hashrate Trends </p> <p>01:01:29 - Looking Ahead: Predictions for 2026 </p> <p>01:03:33 - The Responsibility of Self-Custody in Bitcoin</p> <p>🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES:</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway<br /> Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway<br /> Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610<br /> Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz<br /> Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 </p> <p>📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY:<br /> https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast</p> <p>🔗CONNECT WITH US:<br /> X: <a href="https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_">https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_</a></p> <p>N: <a href="https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway">https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway</a></p> <p>LI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/</a></p> <p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_">https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_</a></p> <p>TT: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway">https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway</a></p> <p>🗞️: <a href="https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter">https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter</a></p> <p>❗DISCLAIMER:</p> <p>This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.</p> <h1 id="economicsfinancefinancialfreedomcryptocryptocurrencyinvestingwealthmoneybtcblockchaininvestmentcashbitcoindollarseconomyeconomicsinvestinginvest">economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest…</h1>