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Casascius Bar: 13 Years, $10M Gain, and a Tough Decision

Casascius Bar: 13 Years, $10M Gain, and a Tough Decision

Just like John Galt’s story, HRIS’s Casascius bar serves as an excellent illustrative example to the emotional and financial rollercoaster that is Bitcoin investment. This story gets even cooler once physical collectibles get involved. In 2012, Galt paid only $500 for a Casascius bar with 100 BTC. Fast forward to...

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Casascius Bar Move Shows Bitcoin's Real Problem Isn't Price, It's Trust

Casascius Bar Move Shows Bitcoin's Real Problem Isn't Price, It's Trust

A user by the name of “John Galt” just recently moved 100 BTC from a Casascius bar, which he had held for 13 years. This important transaction is more than just another tick on the Bitcoin price chart. It's a glaring neon sign pointing to a persistent, and often glossed-over,...

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Casascius Bar Owner Just Proved Bitcoin's Power. Are YOU Ready?

Casascius Bar Owner Just Proved Bitcoin's Power. Are YOU Ready?

Picture yourself carrying around a lottery ticket for thirteen years, all the while being told it could eventually be worth a fortune. Now picture that ticket turns out to be worth millions. Here’s the real story of “John Galt.” Recently, he withdrew 100 BTC from a Casascius bar (a physical...

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Casascius Bar: A $10M Lesson on Bitcoin Security Risks & Rewards

Casascius Bar: A $10M Lesson on Bitcoin Security Risks & Rewards

John Galt, a name ripped straight from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, held a physical Casascius bar containing 100 BTC for 13 years. Today, that Bitcoin would be worth more than $10 million. That may be a fun story, but what can you and I take away from the adventure of...

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This Casascius Bar Move Proves Bitcoin's Future is Brighter Than Ever

This Casascius Bar Move Proves Bitcoin's Future is Brighter Than Ever

Picture this — you are holding a bit of history in your hands, a tangible relic of an ongoing digital revolution. Now, picture that same relic, but it’s worth more than $10 million. That’s exactly the predicament “John Galt,” a BitcoinTalk user, experienced with his Casascius bar. You’re carrying around...

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Casascius Bar: 100 BTC Moved After 13 Years! What's Next?

Casascius Bar: 100 BTC Moved After 13 Years! What's Next?

Introduction to Casascius Gold Bar HoldersThe story of the Casascius bar is a much richer tale than just physical Bitcoin. It’s a wonderful confluence of foresight, patience, and the evolving relationship between physical assets and digital currency. Recently, news broke that someone finally moved 100 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Casascius...

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Casascius Bar Redemption A Loss For Crypto History Or Smart Move?

Casascius Bar Redemption A Loss For Crypto History Or Smart Move?

The upcoming redemption of a Casascius bar holding 100 BTC has everyone in the crypto world chattering. It was the responsible act of financial prudence, or the unfortunate deletion of one of the last visible remnants of Bitcoin’s origins. I think it's a little of both, and the story highlights...

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BAY Miner: Is This the Crypto Revolution for Everyone?

BAY Miner: Is This the Crypto Revolution for Everyone?

Okay, let's be real. We know crypto can be intimidating, like a secret handshake club, ya know? Jargon and confusing terminology can be intimidating. Between blockchain being new, shiny, and complicated, the fear of losing your shirt doesn’t help set the stage for a level-headed experience either. I get it....

Snorter's 219% APY is Crypto's Wildest Party, But Will It Last?

Snorter's 219% APY is Crypto's Wildest Party, But Will It Last?

So, Snorter.Man, does it know how to throw one heck of a presale. $1.6 million raised? A 219% APY? That’s not just a party—that’s an underground crypto rave. You read the news stories, you listen to the rumors… Next thing you know, you’re imagining yourself enjoying metaverse mojitos on your...

5 Reasons Mobile Bitcoin Mining is Your 2025 Passive Income Party

5 Reasons Mobile Bitcoin Mining is Your 2025 Passive Income Party

Okay, let's be real. The 9-to-5 grind is so last decade. You’re too smart, too well-connected, and you’re worth more than getting by. You've seen the headlines about Bitcoin millionaires, and maybe you've felt that pang of FOMO. The thought of installing an elaborate factory-grade mining rig in your home...

Mobile Bitcoin Mining 2025: Hype or Hope? A Pragmatic Look

Mobile Bitcoin Mining 2025: Hype or Hope? A Pragmatic Look

Mobile Bitcoin mining. The buzzword-y phrase by itself is enough to make you picture printing money from your smartphone while sipping a foamy latte. Sounds amazing, right? Wait—before you download that app. So let’s take a step back and inject a little reality into the discussion about those Lamborghini fantasies....

Snorter's Staking: A Sober Look at 219% APY and Real-World Risks

Snorter's Staking: A Sober Look at 219% APY and Real-World Risks

219% APY. Let that number sink in. First, the shiny It’s shiny, it’s alluring, and it screams opportunity. In the crypto world, as the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Or at the minimum, it warrants a second look. Meet snorter, the meme...

3 Reasons Solana ETFs Are About to EXPLODE (And Make You Rich!)

3 Reasons Solana ETFs Are About to EXPLODE (And Make You Rich!)

Let's cut the crap. You're here because you want to make money, and I'm here to tell you how. Forget slow and steady – we're talking about a potential rocket ship: Solana ETFs.These aren't your grandma's blue-chip stocks. We’re leaping full into the crypto wild west, but with a parachute...

Solana ETF Hype? 5 Crucial Risks Investors Are Ignoring

Solana ETF Hype? 5 Crucial Risks Investors Are Ignoring

Well, fine, the Solana ETF train really is leaving the station, and everyone’s rushing to the boarding gate to try to secure a boarding pass. I get it. The Bitcoin ETFs have done spectacularly well. On the other hand, Ethereum ETFs continue to make slow but sure gains and the...

KULR's Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move Or Risky Gamble For Crypto Dominance?

KULR's Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move Or Risky Gamble For Crypto Dominance?

KULR has been awarded to supply advanced thermal management solutions for space exploration. Now, is it indeed on the cusp of becoming a Bitcoin mining superpower? Or, in a world leaning toward monopoly, are they just overreaching in a field filled with elephants? They just launched in Paraguay with hundreds...