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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A crypto user known as John Galt, a pseudonym on BitcoinTalk, recently moved 100 Bitcoin (BTC) from a physical Casascius bar to a hardware wallet. Galt bought the Casascius bar in 2012 when BTC was still priced below $100. The bar was valued at over $10 million on May 13,...
So, Robinhood’s really getting in on the ETH staking craze. Big surprise, right? They're all about making crypto easy. “Easy” isn’t the same as “smart,” is it? Let's unpack this, shall we? I'm not here to shill or bash, just to give you the straight goods from someone who's seen...
Overview of the Best Crypto Trading AppsIntroduction to Top PicksCrypto trading may seem overwhelming to newcomers, but crypto trading is extremely accessible with no barriers to entry. Choosing the best crypto trading app for you is the first step to realizing all that crypto and blockchain technology has to offer....
Let's be real. Crypto doesn’t have to be like explaining TikTok dances to your great aunt Mildred. Overwhelming, right? Well, what if I told you that the future of finance is as easy as shopping for groceries online. Imagine if your grandma, God love her, could truly understand this crypto...
HIVE Digital is a new player making waves in the Bitcoin mining scene, and for good reason. The company has wisely positioned itself for growth in Paraguay. Given hydro-powered data centers, Compute North is a big player in scaling up Bitcoin mining. This expansion in combination has doubled HIVE’s hashrate...
Let's be brutally honest: diving into crypto is like walking into a casino where the house always seems to win. Before downloading any app promising you the moon, understand this: you could lose everything. That said, if you're prepared to risk what you can afford to lose, let's talk about...
Let’s face it, the crypto world is not an easy place to approach with a positive attitude. Far too many remain on the sidelines because of regulatory uncertainty and environmental worries. The risk of an occasional rug pull puts them off. Other times, a really great narrative just breaks out....
As we wade through the fight against cryptocurrency theft, one name consistently rises to the surface— Puran Crypto Recovery (PCR). They’re able to successfully recover millions in lost or stolen digital assets thanks to their cutting-edge technology and highly trained personnel. Looking back, PCR was originally launched in 2012. Since...
2025 Guide to Crypto Scams: How to Avoid Fraud and Recover Lost AssetsAt the same time that cryptocurrencies boom, so too does cryptoscamming. As we find ourselves in 2025, scams have evolved into the most complex versions we’ve seen. These typically include counterfeit trading/investment platforms that guarantee unrealistic returns, sometimes...