www.bootlegger.coffee are the latest retail chain to accept bitcoin in South Africa. Powered by MoneyBadger, the same guys behind Pick 'n Pay's bitcoin project. If you have a business, make sure you don't find yourself miles behind when the dust settles.

What a great conversation with one of the absolute best thinkers today! @Jeff Booth shares his thesis on the deflationary force of technology and how Bitcoin enables the first global free market that can potentially transform our economic paradigm. He explains why the natural state of a free market is deflation as entrepreneurs compete to provide more value, leading to falling prices, while our current inflationary monetary system works against this natural abundance. This is especially relevant for Africa where oppression, corruption and poor infrastructure is a millstone around the necks of it's people. Finally, grassroots solutions are helping people out of the mess. This freedom. https://fountain.fm/episode/gb58DTaGp9ecLpGwqUGe

Private property rights form the foundation of human freedom, enabling individuals to build generational wealth and secure their economic independence. David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation, shares how property ownership transforms lives through their Kaya Lam project, which has provided over 18,000 title deeds to rightful homeowners in South Africa. https://fountain.fm/episode/9VRbzKLcVb8Dhui7s9Gx

Want to know what's making a real difference in people's lives? @BitcoinEkasi @BitcoinWitsand

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The South African retail sector has a small but tenacious newcomer to the world of payment solution options. Amidst economic instability, currency ...

These headlines, in the last few days, highlight that bitcoin is no longer the ''fringe''. It is drawing the attention of governments, mortgage lenders, and the Federal Reserve in the USA. South African businesses can access the bitcoin protocol just as easily as any of these organisations, and it's just as easy for the man in the street. If you are even curious about what that can mean for you, give us a shout.

Why privacy is important. Great conversation with about how you can keep your stuff private, and choose what you reveal to the world. Listen to the full episode for more. jordan@nostrplebs.com @ATL BitLab https://fountain.fm/episode/Z1INbhVPmDRSLfHHzCGw

Companies holding bitcoin treasuries now number 240 from around the world, as of 23/6/2025 This has increased by 26 companies in the past 30 days, which come to over a 10% increase in 30 days. The amount of bitcoin held by these same companies is 3.45 million bitcoin, which at today’s price of $102 000 USD has a total value of $351.9 Billion USD This phenomenon has been steadily increasing, unabated, for the past 6 years. Remember, these are companies that are both privately owned and public companies. All companies are accountable to their shareholders and expected to make profits, and then reinvest those profits to ensure future growth and sustainability. So why would they be converting their cash reserves into bitcoin? Let’s look at the bitcoin price movement over the past 6 years. In Jan 2019 the bitcoin price was $3693 USD In Jan 2025 the bitcoin price was $93595 USD This is a return of 2434% over 6 years, or 405.7% per year (year on year). Of course past performance is no indication of future returns, but 26 companies in the past 30 days have decided that this is worth not just investigating, but investing in by putting some skin in the game. Everybody has an opinion about bitcoin; from the haters, to the indifferent, to the curious, to the maxi’s. But ‘Words are Wind’ to quote Game of Thrones, and it may be worth paying more attention to the people and their companies that offer their opinion in the form of money invested. Reference: bitcointreasuries.net, coinkite.com

Fantastic discussion with @IvoVegter on Markets, Freedom and Leadership with specific comparisons between Javier Milei and Donald Trump. Catch the full episode below: https://fountain.fm/episode/Z1INbhVPmDRSLfHHzCGw

What if the technology that promises to simplify your life is secretly working against you? In this eye-opening conversation with Jordan Bravo, host of the Sovereign Computing Show, we pull back the curtain on the hidden costs of our digital convenience. https://fountain.fm/episode/MOrFeX1CbzvAaqWv6jqA

Just used @https://silent.link for the first time. Visiting a new country for a few days as an extended connection, for a short holiday, between the US and South Africa. Took 5 minutes to order, pay and setup using LN. No hassle. No personal info required. This is incredible.

First episode of my new podcast. Understanding Freedom through Money, Technology, Economics and Philosophy. South African flavor. https://fountain.fm/show/jfZokPuWino6F91jSGYq

Bitcoin is transforming South Africa’s retail landscape—and it’s just getting started. 🚀 From the townships of Bitcoin Ekasi to the coastal vibes of Bitcoin Witsand and Plettenberg Bay, communities are ditching rand for sats, building circular economies that empower the unbanked, freelancers, and small businesses. Now, giants like Pick ’n Pay (2,300+ stores) and global chains like Steak ’n Shake (500+ U.S. outlets) are joining the movement, slashing fees and unlocking financial freedom. Why it matters: ✅ Lower transaction costs for retailers ✅ Hedge against inflation & currency collapse ✅ Financial inclusion for millions excluded from banks ✅ Borderless commerce for local businesses South Africa’s retail revolution is here. Can your business afford to ignore Bitcoin? https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/bitcoins-retail-revolution-in-south-africa-how-ekasi-witsand-and-beyond-are-reshaping-commerce/

@primal why do I need to give my name, date of birth and email address to activate my wallet? What happened to permissionless money?

You know we have hit the mainstream when ‘elites’ are arguing over the term ‘sats’. Reminds me of a bunch of politicians creating a storm over absolutely nothing, in an attempt to sound relevant. The most anti-cyberpunk thing I’ve ever heard.

If you are a business owner looking for how to increase shareholder value (often, this means you) in an increasingly difficult economic environment, then you need to take 20min to watch one of the largest fund managers in the world (Fidelity) talk about this incredible tool. Presented at the recent Strategy conference.

In business, pricing reflects a delicate balance between cost, strategy, and perceived value. While traditional companies rely on intricate structures—executives, marketing teams, and operational hierarchies—to justify prices and demand, Bitcoin operates under no such framework. Despite having no leadership, marketing, or centralized authority, Bitcoin’s market dominance (64% of the crypto market) defies conventional logic. This article explores how Bitcoin’s astronomical value stems purely from the subjective valuations of millions of individuals in a free market, proving that price itself is the ultimate arbiter of worth—and challenging businesses to rethink how they measure and pursue value in their own markets. https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/why-bitcoin-outshines-all-cryptocurrencies-price-as-the-ultimate-indicator-of-value/

Building a long-term business can be as simple as choosing the right store of value for the future. https://bitcoinforbusiness.io/securing-tomorrow-today-why-bitcoin-is-the-ultimate-store-of-value-for-businesses/

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