Good for Bitcoin

Brandon and Kate wrap the year by reflecting on what was actually best for Bitcoin in 2025 — separating signal from noise across price action, ETFs, treasury companies, Bitcoin L2s, stablecoins, and developer momentum. They look back at the narratives that mattered, the ones that faded, and what 2025 revealed about Bitcoin’s path forward. Topics Discussed 📈 Bitcoin in 2025: price action vs. real...

Brandon is joined by Zero from Zero Authority to explore how on-chain reputation works, why identity matters for Bitcoin-native apps, and how reputation systems can unlock better incentives across DeFi, governance, and community coordination on Stacks. Topics Discussed 🧠 What on-chain reputation is and why it matters for Bitcoin and Stacks 🆔 How Zero Authority approaches identity without comprom...

Brandon and Kate tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: are Bitcoin treasury companies finally about to pump our bags, or are they still a structural risk to the market? They walk through fresh announcements from corporate buyers, revisit earlier fears about debt-fueled treasury strategies, dig into why Bitcoin DeFi still matters no matter what price does, and close with stablecoin risk, Teth...

Brandon and Kate recap their time at Devconnect, share how it shifted their perspective on builders and culture across chains, and then dive into the big news of USDC coming to Stacks via Circle’s new xReserve product. They wrap with a deep dive into mNAV — a metric for valuing Bitcoin treasury companies — and how the “rise and fall” of those premiums tells a story about narratives, risk, and what...

Brandon and Kate sit down with Dylan from Bitflow to unpack HODLMM — a Bitcoin-native market-making strategy built on Stacks — and how Clarity 4’s new security features make “DeFi for grownups” possible, before shifting into a news roundup covering Strategy’s latest BTC buy, Square Bitcoin going live for merchants, a bold Zcash bet, and SoFi’s new crypto offering. Topics Discussed 🎯 What HODLMM i...

Brandon and Kate break down fresh Bitcoin headlines and market structure signals — from a new 397 BTC treasury move and dividend-style BTC exposure talk, to Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund, custody and withdrawal UX, and how “post-ETF world” dynamics are shaping whale behavior and liquidity. Topics Discussed Corporate/treasury accumulation: a new 397 BTC buy and why it matters Divide...

Brandon and Kate bring Halloween energy to the Bitcoin world — celebrating the official launch of dual stacking, breaking down Bitcoin’s latest market movements, and exploring how Cashjr’s Bitcoin strategy upgrade is reshaping yield opportunities across the ecosystem. Topics Discussed 🎃 Halloween vibes and Bitcoin milestones ⚡ Dual stacking officially launches — what it means for sBTC and STX ho...

Brandon and Kate unpack a whirlwind week in crypto — from headlines about a potential Trump pardon for CZ, to whale flows rotating into BlackRock’s iBIT spot Bitcoin ETF, to the biggest takeaways from a16z’s latest State of Crypto report — and what all of it means for builders on Bitcoin and Stacks. Topics Discussed 🎯 Rumors and realities around a Trump pardon for CZ (Changpeng Zhao) 🐋 Bitcoin w...

Good For Bitcoin — Square, Bitcoin, Dual Stacking & U.S. Seizes $1.5B in BTC Brandon and Kate kick off this week’s Good For Bitcoin with fresh energy — experimenting with new livestream platforms, diving into Square’s bold Bitcoin integration, the evolution of dual stacking, and the U.S. government’s surprising move to seize $1.5 billion in BTC. Topics Discussed 🎥 Launching live on YouTube —...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss their transition to independence, their new roles with Stacks Labs, and the importance of authentic storytelling in crypto marketing. They cover significant news in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including public companies' Bitcoin holdings, Tether's treasury expansion, and the implications of the US Treasury's guidance on unrealized gain...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate are joined by Charlie, a Bitcoin mining expert, to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Luke Dashjr, Ocean Mining, and the implications of arbitrary data on the Bitcoin network. The conversation delves into the centralization of mining, the controversies surrounding ordinals, and the potential future of Bitcoin amidst debates on censorship and...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss various topics surrounding Bitcoin, including the latest developments in meme coins and significant acquisitions in the Bitcoin space. They also delve into Vitalik's article on low-risk DeFi, emerging Bitcoin layers, and Cloudflare's new payment protocol, wrapping up with reflections on the future of digital finance. Takeaways Mem...

In this episode, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the rise of Bitcoin DeFi, the performance of Nakamoto stock, and the implications of recent SEC decisions on crypto ETFs. They also touch on global economic factors such as interest rate cuts and the impact of biometric regulations in Vietnam, highlighting the importance of self-custody in the cry...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon Marshall and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including public company investments, technological advancements, and emerging trends in regulation and accessibility. They emphasize the importance of Bitcoin in connecting people and the ongoing innovations that make it more accessible to the general public. The conversa...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including insights from the Stacks Bitcoin DeFi webinar, public company Bitcoin holdings, emerging Bitcoin treasury companies, and the impact of Bitcoin mining on country holdings. They also delve into a report on business Bitcoin adoption, River's Bitcoin services, Polymarket's regulato...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the current state of the Bitcoin market, including public companies' Bitcoin holdings and their performance. They explore the implications of economic data being verified on the blockchain and recent regulatory developments that may affect U.S. crypto exchanges. The conversation also touches on the introduction of USDT on the RGB protoc...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Jayson discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin and DeFi space, including Granite's new adaptive withdrawal caps designed to protect users from exploits, significant Bitcoin purchases by public companies, and the regulatory landscape surrounding DeFi. They also explore Wyoming's innovative stable coin initiative, international efforts to integ...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the latest trends and updates in the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency space. They cover the recent lull in news, exciting updates from the Bitcoin community, public companies' Bitcoin purchases, institutional investments, and developments within Stacks Labs. The conversation also touches on government insights regarding Bitcoin reserves...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss significant updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including improvements in the Leather wallet, the success of the Granite Creator Program, and the results of the STX DeFi campaign. They also cover public company acquisitions of Bitcoin, SEC guidance on liquid staking tokens, and recent executive orders impacting Bitcoin investments....

Summary In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon Marshall discusses various developments in the cryptocurrency space, including public companies acquiring Bitcoin, PayPal's new crypto payment solutions, and the White House's digital assets report. He also highlights the SEC's new approach to crypto regulation and the successful activation of the Stacks 3.2 hard fork. Takeaways Takeaways Brando...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest updates in the cryptocurrency space, including public company purchases of Bitcoin, recent legislative developments regarding stablecoins, and the implications of quantum resistance for Bitcoin. They also delve into the recent passing of SIP 31 and its impact on the Stacks ecosystem, as well as the potential of AI in DeFi str...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency world, including the relaunch of the Granite Creator program, insights from the Zealy campaign, and significant movements in Bitcoin holdings among public companies. They also touch on the recent all-time high for Bitcoin, legislative updates affecting the crypto market, and Coinbase's new p...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the recent surge in Bitcoin's price, community engagement through Granite's new features, and the growing trend of public companies investing in Bitcoin. They explore the implications of Bitcoin treasury companies, innovations in Bitcoin DeFi with Stacks, and Kazakhstan's potential Bitcoin reserve. The conversation also touches on...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including a major campaign involving community engagement, public companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies, and Texas becoming the first state to establish a publicly funded Bitcoin reserve. They also explore the implications of including crypto in mortgage qualifications and the o...

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss the latest developments in the cryptocurrency space, focusing on public companies accumulating Bitcoin, the impact of Bitcoin on altcoins, global tax regulations, and the recent passage of the GENIUS Act. They highlight significant purchases by companies, the implications of Bitcoin's growing presence, and the recognition of Bitco...