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🚀 Epoch 5 is live! @PoW_Checkbot is back, validating proof of work from dozens of Bitcoin adoption projects across Africa. ✨ New: Browse the members directory to discover projects, view their work, and support them directly. Link below 👇

[PODCAST] On #TheCryptoPod, Ciaran Ryan chats to Dawie Roodt about SA’s proposed crypto exchange control rules, threats to self-custody, and why tighter capital controls could push money — and people — out of the country. #Moneyweb Listen here: ow.ly/AQSb50Z05Tz

📌The deadline for submitting public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026 has been extended to 30 June 2026. 🔗Read the full statement here: tinyurl.com/nrmw2su9 #GovZAUpdates #NationalTreasury

All Bitcoiners know that the final boss was never ETH or BSV; it has always been Central Banks. Who would have guessed that South Africa would be first on the list of countries trying to outlaw self-custody? But here we are, South Africa's Central Bank and Treasury are trying to sneak through draconian laws that will ban self-custody of bitcoin and force people to declare their crypto holdings to the government. What are South Africans doing to fight these insane new proposals? Find out here👇 Listen to the 3rd Episode of Hard Money, Hard Truths, here: x.com/i/spaces/1Oxwb…

Bitcoin Optech newsletter #404 is here: - announces the responsible disclosure of a vulnerability that could allow an attacker with sufficient proof-of-work to crash Bitcoin Core nodes - describes a draft BIP proposal for sharing the UTXO set over the P2P network - Optech Newsletter #405 Podcast bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters…

The inability of government parties to securely store information is a large part of the reason why the centralization of power is so dangerous. Imagine this list also contained information on declared Bitcoin and other assets...

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Why is the SA Government trying to turn normal law-abiding citizens into criminals, rather than going after the target-rich environment of real criminals that plague our streets (and parliament)? Support the PRD legal defense fund to fight for your right to self custody: #donate" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">propertyrightsdefense.org/get-involved/#…

Today’s Bitcoin Diploma session is all about the technical side of Bitcoin ⚡ And leading us through it is Glenn Jooste of @BitcoinUbuntu. Gear up guys, we’re about to dive deep 🏃🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♂️ Running to the moderation seat like Mario Kart 😂 @BitcoinAnambra

This is actually a genius idea. I'm impressed! Now that I've seen it, I have a good idea how to build something like this in Costa Rica and can't believe I hadn't thought about that myself. Simple and elegant. Well done @tando_me !

We’ve been on a side-quest, and we have good news from the other side! 40 million Kenyans now have a bitcoin Lightning Address! They didn’t need to sign up for one because they had it this entire time, attached to the phone number in their pocket! Try it: send bitcoin to 0717252303@bitcoin.co.ke (254 is optional). The BTC arrives as KES in their M-Pesa. ⚡ EVERY M-Pesa number works. All 40,000,000. Wallets with LUD-09 support give you a nice clickable link to see your M-Pesa receipt. For example: bitcoin.co.ke/receipt/6528a4…

Bitcoin self-custody ban. Forced private key disclosure. Warrantless search and seizure. Criminal penalties. Applies to all forms of capital (Bitcoin, gold, silver, crypto, securities). Submit your comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations before the 18th of May deadline: propertyrightsdefense.org/get-involved/ #PropertyRightsDefense

An important story to share ⬇️ The Bitcoin Ekasi project featuring in Forbes Africa shows how Bitcoin is being used by ordinary people in Africa to protect savings, transact freely, and access economic opportunities. Yet South Africa’s proposed crypto regulations risk criminalising the very people these technologies are helping: everyday users, self-custody holders, and peer-to-peer transactions, rather than focusing on bad actors. Read draft regulations & how to react: ➡️ag.bitcoinzar.co.za ➡️propertyrightsdefense.org

The obvious government play: 1. Force all citizens to hand the crypto over to a "licensed and regulated custodian" 2. Use the Expropriation Without Compensation Act to seize your crypto 3. The end.

From idea to execution, the recycling + Bitcoin hub is taking shape, recyclers dropping off recyclables and getting paid in sats while community members now have a place to ask questions and access Bitcoin knowledge freely. Zap Artists: bitcoinartist@blink.sv🙏🏽 Proof of work.

Bitcoin Optech newsletter #404 is here: - describes possible solutions to node fingerprinting - links to discussion of using public fraud proofs to improve incentives around just-in-time channels - Optech Newsletter #404 Podcast bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters…

We’re excited to welcome @AntPoolofficial @blocks @f2pool @FoundryServices @MARAFoundation_  @SpiderPool_com @DMND_Sv2 to the Stratum V2 Working Group. With founding members @BraiinsMining, @spiral_btc, and FOSS community, their experience will help accelerate the protocol and adoption.

South Africa: Your constitutionally protected property rights are under attack! Public comment deadline -> 11 days. What can you do? Follow: @PRDG_ZA Get involved: propertyrightsdefense.org/get-involved Submit your comment: ag.bitcoinzar.co.za

The new @Bitkey dropped with a built-in secure screen and we're giving one away 🟠 No seed phrase. 2-of-3 multisig. Biometric login. Follow @Bitkey and us, RT to enter. ✅ Winner announced Tuesday 5/12 at 4PM EST.