Verdicts From Vegas | THE BITCOIN BRIEF 80

About this episode

The episode discusses the latest developments in Bitcoin and related technologies, including new hardware wallets and payment systems.

A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q. AOB Prime Time reminder Vibe coding Vegas recap Zach Panel Q panel (video not up yet) NEWS Vegas Product Announcements Block launched a new Bitkey hardware wallet with a secure touchscreen and 2-of-3 multisig that removes the need for seed phrases, tying transaction verification directly to the device screen ( Bitcoin Magazine ). Blockstream released Jade Core, an entry-level open-source hardware wallet with Bluetooth pairing, offline signing, and Blind Oracle PIN protection ( Bitcoin Magazine ). Lightspark became a Visa principal member and unveiled Grid Global Accounts, connecting Bitcoin-based payments to 175M Visa merchants across 33 countries with plans to reach 100 by year-end ( news.bitcoin.com ). Block demoed Square NFC tap-to-pay for Bitcoin settled over the Lightning Network with 0% processing fees through 2026, with 800,000+ Square merchants already auto-enrolled ( block.xyz ). Aven unveiled a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card with revolving credit lines from $1K to $1M starting at 7.99% APR, 2% cash back, and BitGo custody ( GreekReporter )…

People in this episode

Hosts: Max, Q

Topics covered

• Bitcoin
• privacy
• open source tech
• hardware wallets
• payment systems
• financial technology

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• hardware wallet
• Blockstream
• Cash App
• Visa
• multisig
• Lightning Network
• Tether Investments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Block, Bitcoin Magazine, Blockstream, Lightspark, news.bitcoin.com, Aven, GreekReporter, Cash App, Tether Investments, Twenty One Capital

Places: Vegas

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