In this episode of The Halving Report, host Brad Mines dives into the latest on Bitcoin’s price action and market sentiment, while spotlighting the critical role of education—especially for the next generation of Bitcoiners. Brad also delivers a clear, step-by-step tutorial on how to make an on-chain Bitcoin purchase using Bitcoin Well, a trusted Bitcoin-only, non-custodial exchange based in Canada. Plus, he recaps trending Bitcoin news from Twitter/X, explores growing institutional adoption, an...
Jun 23, 2025•12 min
🚨 In this episode of The Halving Report, host Brad Mines 🧢 walks you through how to swap Bitcoin from ⚡ Lightning to ⛓️ on-chain using Bitcoin Well — a 🇨🇦 Canada-based Bitcoin-only service.💡 Learn how to stack sats with low fees 💰, consolidate UTXOs 🧱, and increase your long-term on-chain security 🔐 — all while avoiding costly mistakes ❌ many new Bitcoiners make.🌏 Brad also shares some insights from the growing Bitcoin scene in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🇹🇭, and recent tax developments 🧾 t...
Jun 19, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this conversation, Neil Jacobs (https://x.com/neiljacobs) shares his experiences from the 🇺🇸 largest Bitcoin conference in Las Vegas, discussing the importance of 🤝 networking and 🌍 community within the Bitcoin space. He emphasizes the significance of 🎯 understanding your audience when marketing Bitcoin and the value of 🧠 authenticity in building a 📱 social media following.Neil also reflects on his transition from a career in 💼 accounting to 🚀 entrepreneurship with 🧢 FOMO21, a Bitco...
Jun 09, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this episode of Halving Report, we dive into how to pay your bills with Bitcoin using the Bitcoin Well platform – pure BTC power! 💥 Available for Canadians 🇨🇦 and Americans 🇺🇸, this step-by-step guide shows you how to stay sovereign while covering your expenses with bitcoin. We cover:• Signing in and navigating BitcoinWell.com 🖥️• Linking your bills to Bitcoin Well 📑• Sending BTC for seamless payments 💵• Keeping it non-custodial with your own wallet 🔐• Pro tips for smooth bill paymen...
May 29, 2025•4 min•Season 1Ep. 142
💥 BUY BITCOIN OFF THE GRID (Canada & USA) 💥In this episode of Halving Report, we walk you through how to buy real Bitcoin non-custodially using the Bitcoin Well platform — available to both Canadians 🇨🇦 and Americans 🇺🇸.⚡ Take full control of your Bitcoin. No middlemen. No custodians. No excuses.🎯 We cover: • How to sign up and navigate BitcoinWell.com • Funding via Interac e-Transfer 💸 • Receiving Bitcoin directly to your own wallet 🔐 • Using sats or CAD 🧮 • Track it all on-chain ...
May 28, 2025•2 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this episode of the Having Report, host Brad Mines welcomes back Crypto Lambo Astwood (for his 2nd time on the podcast) to discuss the current state of Bitcoin 📈, the impact of his homeland Bahamas 🇧🇸 being the headquarters of FTX during its collapse 💥. Now he urges his homeland, the Bahamas, of the importance of education 📚 and compliance ✅ in the cryptocurrency space. They explore Bitcoin's dominance in the market 💪, the role of politics 🗳️ in its future, and the significance of comm...
May 12, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this episode of Having Report, Brad Mines welcomes David Seroy to discuss various aspects of Bitcoin, including his work on ZK rollups, the Covenants SOFT-FORK, and the role of stablecoins. David shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, his philosophical motivations, and the importance of community and education in Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on the taboo surrounding innovation in Bitcoin and David's personal insights on life. Follow David Seroy: https://x.com/david_seroy ⏰ 00:00...
May 04, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Brad Mines welcomes Jimmy Kostro back to the show with BIG updates and Bitcoin developments since their last conversation in January. This recording took place just days after Thailand’s famous Songkran Festival, where they share their experiences before diving into the latest news from Southeast Asia. Most notably, the highly anticipated Bitcoin Marathon and Festival 2025 has officially been approved by Chiang Mai’s Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO). Scheduled for November 1–2, 2025,...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Hey there, Bitcoin fam! 🎉 It’s your host Brad Mines, back with another electrifying episode of the Halving Report podcast, and I’m thrilled to reconnect with my Niagara Bitcoin family—starting with my good buddy Shaun Somers, who I co-organized the Niagara meetup with! 🚀 We’re diving deep into the wild world of Bitcoin—talking price swings, the power of local meetups, and the game-changing impact of new merchants jumping on board in Niagara. We also unpack the Ethereum hacks, Bitcoin regulatio...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 138
🌍 Breaking Bitcoin News: Thailand’s Game-Changing Pilot Program! 🇹🇭💎 In this thrilling episode of Halving Report, Brad Mines kicks off 2025 with a must-watch interview featuring Jimmy Kostro, founder of the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 🚀 Jimmy delivers exclusive details about Phuket’s upcoming Bitcoin pilot program, set to launch this October, making Bitcoin payments accessible for tourists and driving adoption across Thailand! 🌴💳 📈 From Chiang Mai to Phuket, we explo...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 137
In this episode of the Halving Report podcast, just hours before Gabe departs to El Salvador for good, Brad Mines and Gabe discuss the current state of Bitcoin, market trends, and the importance of education and self-custody in the Bitcoin space. He shares insights on his journey as a Bitcoin advisor, the significance of Bitcoin in El Salvador, and the misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on community dynamics, the role of financial advisors, and the future of Bit...
Nov 08, 2024•52 min
In this conversation, Brad Mines and Christian Jones discuss the current state of Bitcoin, its market trends, and the implications of institutional adoption, particularly by firms like BlackRock. They delve into the energy consumption of Bitcoin mining, Christian's role in the Bitcoin community, and the future of altcoins. The discussion also covers bullish indicators for Bitcoin, important metrics for investment, and the regulatory landscape in Canada. They explore the influence of China on ...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 8 min
