Football will tell me this Sunday 11th February in Super Bowl LVIII, Chiefs vs 49’ers that the US a & large amount of people worldwide loves football. It brings so many families together, so much togetherness & family time. It will bring great joy to fans of the winners & sadness to the losers. You just have to love the affect it has on lives.

Sad for privacy coin enthusiasts but what are the exchanges supposed to do? If they are threatened with denial of services to specific countries unless they delist said privacy coins then as a business, they simply have to do so. I mean, they could get embroiled in court battles & litigation to fight it but is it really worth it to them? They run very profitable exchanges even without privacy coins so it just isn’t worth jeopardising their businesses to fight for privacy coin inclusion. There are still no KYC places like Bisq people can use but privacy coins are dead as far as any future mainstream adoption goes.   

Education of course massively helps in the fight against poverty in African society. By providing people with knowledge & skills, education etc it empowers them to break the cycle of poverty & improve their economic prospects. It equips them with the necessary tools to participate in the workforce, create sustainable livelihoods & contribute to the development of their communities. Collaboration between governments, civil society & international organisations is essential to address the existing barriers & create an enabling environment for education to fulfil its potential in poverty reduction.

Many blame Muslim Mayor, Sadiq Khan for the increase in crime in London during his tenure as Mayor. Increased immigration plays a big part too. Has anybody ever been to London, it is full of low value immigrants. I went there once in the 80’s & when I returned in 2018 it was like a different city. London has fallen, I feel sorry for the Brits.
Obviously a multi-cultural city isn’t a bad thing but their borders are not under control, more & more non-skilled workers are going to Europe all the time, in search of free welfare. Big European cities are struggling with increases in crime due to uncontrolled immigration with violent, uneducated third worlders arriving.

Cryptocurrency has a significant impact on the economy. It offers the potential for financial inclusion by providing access to banking services for the unbanked. It can enable faster & cheaper cross border transactions which reduces the need for intermediaries. Volatility can pose risks for investors & businesses. Cryptocurrency also raises concerns about money laundering & illegal activities. The decentralised nature challenges traditional financial systems. Cryptocurrency has the potential to revolutionise the economy but its impact is still evolving & requires careful regulation & monitoring.

Some things are programmed genetically & there’s not much you can do but you certainly do some things to lower your risk of getting cancer. Try to adopt a healthy lifestyle by maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity & avoiding tobacco & excessive alcohol use. Protect yourself from the sun by using sunscreen, seeking shade & wearing protective clothing. Get vaxxed against viruses like HPV & hepatitis which can increase cancer risk. Always participate in cancer screening programs recommended for your age & gender such as mammograms & colonoscopies. These steps can't eliminate risk but can greatly reduce it. May I just wish anybody who is affected by this awful disease the very best.

Incredible insight, if only I was lucky enough to be aware of Bitcoin back then. By the time I finally got in, in 2015,  the days of solo CPU Mining were a thing of the past. Congratulations to were involved that early, must feel good.

We all know that Craig Wright is not Satoshi. His fraud & persistent lies are getting very tiresome now. He’s lost in court previously but I really hope it is the final nail in this scammers coffin soon. He is constantly lying in court, committing perjury. He needs to do jail time, one of the most unscrupulous characters I have had the displeasure of being aware of.

I have lots of Bitcoin addresses & a number of different types of devices I store my stash on. If I was kidnapped or tortured I’d give up one of the devices and say that’s all I had. If the kidnappers were dumb I might try & send money to the kidnappers Bitcoin address with a fee of 0 sat/byte, wait for them to leave, then when it doesn’t confirm, in a couple weeks it drops from the mempool & then it’s back in my wallet.

It should definitely be in full but at this point, I think customers will just feel some relief to at least get something back. What happened with FTX was a disgrace & yet another stain on cryptocurrency & stick for people to beat us with. As I said though, at least they will get something refunded, it’s not much but it’s better than nothing.

The biggest & most profitable airdrop I ever was received was all the free shit forks during the block size wars. It was a really worrying time with Bitcoin & all the drama around it but remembering back now, we all got a lot of free money out of it by simply holding Bitcoin. I converted some of the BCH & smaller forks into real Bitcoin & sold the rest for fiat. That was by far my biggest & best airdrop(s).

The reasons for acquiring Bitcoin are because it’s the greatest innovation of the last couple of hundred years. It’s a financial behemoth, an inflation killer & the future of finance. It’s financial suicide to not hold even 5% of your wealth in Bitcoin. I’m struggling to think of legitimate reasons for people not to hold a small amount of Bitcoin. The idea is to protect yourself against forever devaluing fiat currencies. Bitcoin is the best tool to help you with that.

It is highly unlikely that we will return to a lifestyle similar to that of 1000 or more years ago. Technology has become deeply integrated into our daily lives improving efficiency, communication & quality of life. The global population has massively increased making it difficult to sustain a primitive lifestyle. There is a growing movement towards sustainable living and minimalism where people seek to reduce their reliance on tech & live more self sufficiently which let’s face it, is a good thing. Complete regression is improbable but adopting elements of off-grid living is a possibility for some of us.

Telegram is a great messaging app. It offers a secure & private messaging experience with end to end encryption ensuring the privacy of user data, a huge positive for most of us. It provides various features like group chats, voice & video calls, file sharing & a wide range of customisable options. I like the fact that it has such a clean, user friendly interface & reliable performance. Telegram probably along with Whatsapp are considered the most popular and reliable messaging apps. I use it for work & socially.

Male children can face more pressure due to societal expectations & gender norms. From a young age they are often encouraged to be strong, assertive & successful. This can create added pressure to conform to traditional masculine roles & excel academically, physically & socially. There can be pressure on males to hide emotions & appear tough which can be challenging. These expectations vary across cultures & societies, efforts are being made to promote gender equality & challenge these stereotypes.

The price of cigarettes has gone up so much in the last 15 years. The price has gone up by around 150%. This huge increase is due to inflation, increased taxes on tobacco products & efforts to discourage smoking. The cost of cigarettes has become much higher making it way more expensive for smokers to maintain their habit. Think how much money you can save per year if you used to smoke a 20 pack a day but now save or invest that money.

They all will have their own reasons but mostly countries borrow from the World Bank because even if they have the financial capacity to pay for things without external assistance, borrowing from the World Bank allows them to access funds at lower interest rates and with longer repayment periods. This can be more favourable compared to borrowing from commercial lenders. The World Bank provides technical expertise & support to help countries implement projects effectively. Borrowing from the World Bank can signal credibility to other investors & lenders, attracting more investment & fostering economic growth.

Social media is a breeding ground for scammers because the anonymity on these online platforms allows scammers to hide their true identities which makes it easier for them to deceive unsuspecting users. The vast reach of social media provides scammers with a wide pool of potential victims. The fast pace nature of social media encourages quick & impulsive interactions which makes users more vulnerable to manipulation. A lack of stringent regulations & how easy it is to create fake profiles can facilitate fraudulent activities. To combat this it's crucial for you to stay vigilant, verify information & report suspicious accounts to ensure a safer online environment.

The issue of violence in Africa is complex & can’t be attributed to one factor. It is influenced by a combination of historical, political, social & economic factors. While some African leaders may bear responsibility for their actions, it’s not fair to solely blame them. The legacy of colonisation, resource exploitation, poverty, inequality & ethnic tensions play significant roles. It’s important to approach the issue with open minds & understanding, recognising the multiple factors at play & working towards sustainable solutions that address the root causes of violence in Africa.

I use profits from Altcoins to buy more Bitcoin, diversify into Trad-Fi assets & generally do little things that can make my life more enjoyable. If you do well in a less fashionable, not well known Altcoin & it does a big mve, obviously take profits but always leave some in the game for further price discovery.