The 10 most expensive homes in #vancouver B.C.
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/real-estate-news/here-are-the-10-most-expensive-homes-in-bc-in-2025-10023776
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Questions for fresh, new bitcoiners (ie folks who got into #bitcoin #btc in the last 6 months); What took you so long, did something or someone discourage you from getting in earlier? What finally convinced you to take the plunge?
“It’s never been easy”
Could easily apply to a conversation about #bitcoin
Happy heavenly birthday (31-Dec) to #donnasummer aka the Queen of Disco. She won 5 Grammys, sold over 100m records and was the first African-American woman to win an MTV Video Music Award
In 1979, #jimmycarter established diplomatic ties with #china, leading to the “One China policy”, ending US support for Taiwan and boosting trade. Post-presidency, his Carter Center influence faded as US-China relations soured
Jimmy Carter: The US president who became China's friend
It set the stage for China's economic ascent - and its rivalry with the US.
Unpopular opinion: We need to stop saying “unpopular opinion” in 2025 (sooner if possible)
Six #bitcoin mutual funds will debut in #israel next week, offering retail investors exposure to Bitcoin without holding it directly. The launch reflects growing institutional interest and a push to expand into regulated crypto investment products
Six Bitcoin (BTC) Mutual Funds to Launch in Israel Next Week: Report
The Israel Securities Authority approval was granted last week, Calcalist reported.
The top Nigerian foreign creditors include:
World Bank: ~$13B
Eurobonds: ~$10B (as part of commercial debt)
African Development Bank: ~$5.5B
China: ~$5B
#nigeria #debt
The top US foreign creditors include:
Japan: $1.1T
China: $834.1B
United Kingdom: $670B
Belgium: $330.1B
Luxembourg: $329B
“This is a generation ashamed of nothing, but offended by everything” - unknown
Value Of $1,000 Invested A Decade Ago:
#bitcoin: $294,170
#nvidia: $272,235
AMD: $47,190
#tesla: $29,890
Broadcom: $24,390
#microstrategy: $20,820
#netflix: $19,020
#amazon: $14,685
#microsoft : $9,150
#apple: $9,090
Meta: $7,470
Alphabet: $7,225
Adobe: $6,030
#salesforce : $5,620
#property: Not applicable
If #dogs don't gravitate toward you, something is wrong. Follow for more tips.
#canada is not going to be the 51st state. #greenland is not for sale. We’re only having these stupid conversations because we’re forced to take the rants of a #dementia patient seriously
“A child’s first enemy, is an unhealed parent” - unknown
#Russia is embracing #Bitcoin and other digital currencies for international payments, thanks to new legislation aimed at bypassing Western sanctions. Putin has also backed Bitcoin as a future alternative to the U.S. dollar
https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/russia-is-using-bitcoin-foreign-trade-finance-minister-says-2024-12-25/
#bitcoin scepticism is healthy. In fact, every maxi started out as a sceptic…however don’t be sceptical AND misinformed/ uninformed. Keep an open mind, read articles and books like #thebitcoinstandard and reassess your position
'Twas Christmas morning, & all through the net, #Bitcoin was pumping—a new record was set!
Above $150K, it soared with such flair, Investors like #Saylor were walking on air.
And I in my jammies, coffee mug held tight, Checked the charts—‘twas pure green candle light!
🎄🎅🏾🚀🔐
North Korean hackers stole $1.34B in crypto this year —doubling last year’s haul. Tactics include AI deep fakes, malware, & posing as developers. Global cyber risks are rising—#CryptoSecurity is a must! Protect your assets/ #bitcoin & stay vigilant, mis amigos
Decrypt
North Korean Hackers Stole $1.3 Billion in 2024 - Decrypt
North Korea hackers managed to steal $1.3 billion worth of crypto assets in 2024, according to a new report from Chainalysis.
Meaning #MicroStrategy now owns 0.0211553% of ALL #Bitcoin that will ever exist 
#Vancouver city council has approved a motion to make the city "bitcoin-friendly”. City staff will now investigate converting a portion of the city's reserve funds to bitcoin. Are we on the verge of becoming Canada's #Bitcoin capital? 💰🚀🍁🇨🇦
In #Vancouver the rain pours, the #Bitcoin dips, We #HODL our wallets through crypto flips.
The mountains tall, our portfolios fall, Still, we keep buying, it's a wild free-for-all!
But hey, at least the coffee’s strong, In this rainy city, we all just tag along
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