Issue #69 - The fun has only just begun
2023 was a success and 2024 is stacking another layer on top in El Salvador
Hola 👋
[My normal AI Image generator let me down this week, so here is a Phoenix Rising, which feels appropriate for the beginning of the year.]
Welcome to 2024! We hope you had a great year and live into and make the most of 2024. We think it’s going to be a fun ride.
Many people achieved a lot in 2023, especially Bukele in El Salvador. Watch his video for an interesting summary.
We will start talking about the Halving Party in April along with surrounding events.
Remember to book time to visit Berlin on your trip.
Thank you for reading. Have a great week.
Nicki & James
Week 73 - 2024 from Berlin El Salvador:
Insider secrets to 2024 for Bitcoin Berlin?
Watch the video here.
2023 El Salvador Summary
Bukele shared a 19min video that covers what has been achieved in 2023.
A checklist of projects that help to the life of people in El Salvador. Education, infrastructure, security, tourism and more.
El Salvador is on track to be a great nation.
https://x.com/nayibbukele/status/1741283732349239480
Argentina Allows Bitcoin Contracts
This is an interesting event we have seen with Guatemala and Argentina, where any foreign currency can be used in the country.
The change in the currency law that allows people to trade how they like. Effectively allowing bitcoin to used as a currency, legally. Removing it from other tax brackets like Capital Gains tax.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-contracts-settled-bitcoin
ARK Invest Kathy Wood Sells Down BTC Positions
I haven’t seen news on why Kathy has done this, but personally I would attribute it to positioning before any Bitcoin ETF’s are approved.
I read into this as a positive sign that she is confidant about what is going to happen in January.
https://twitter.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/1741568748430020780
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EVENTS
Santa Ana Meetup
Monthly Meetup Santa Ana (Spanish first)
WHEN: Mon, Jan 8, 2023 6:00 PM
WHERE: Laughing Stock Coffee
BOOK: Turn up.
Berlin Monday Meetup
Weekly Meetup Berlin (Spanish first)
WHEN: Mon, Jan 8, 2023 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Bitcoin Center
BOOK: Turn up.
Bitcoin Casual Meetup
Weekly Meetup San Salvador
WHEN: Tue, Jan 9, 2023 6:00-10:00 PM
WHERE: Honolulu
BOOK: Turn up.
Bitcoin Farmers Market
Bitcoin Farmers Market in El Zonte
WHEN: Sun, Jan 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: El Zonte
WEBSITE: Twitter.com/btcfarmersmrkt
Berlin Monday Meetup
Weekly Meetup Berlin (Spanish first)
WHEN: Mon, Jan 15, 2023 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Bitcoin Center
BOOK: Turn up.
Bitcoin Casual Meetup
Weekly Meetup San Salvador
WHEN: Tue, Jan 16, 2023 6:00-10:00 PM
WHERE: Honolulu
BOOK: Turn up.
My First Bitcoin
Monthly Meetup San Salvador
WHEN: Thur, Jan 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
WHERE: TBC
WEBSITE: Twitter.com
Bitcoin Beach #22
Monthly Meetup El Zonte
WHEN: Fri, Jan 26, 2023 5:00 PM
WHERE: Palo Verde Hotel
BOOK: EventBrite.com
Bitcoin Farmers Market
Bitcoin Farmers Market in El Zonte
WHEN: Sun, Jan 28, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WHERE: El Zonte
WEBSITE: Twitter.com/btcfarmersmrkt
Self Custody Your Bitcoin, or They Can Take It
SeedSinger is a great hardware wallet that does 2 things really well
Forces you to backup keys in a more secure way.
Offers plausible deniability through standard hardware.
Watch Week 57 of our live show for more information.
Watch our “How To Video” to use a SeedSigner to create a wallet.
MOVING TO EL SALVADOR?
All the tips you need to start quickly from $47.
Our eBook shares all the information and things to and not to do when moving to El Salvador.
We also offer one-on-one video calls so you can ask more personal questions.
We moved to El Salvador the first Bitcoin country in the world from New Zealand. We are excited to be building a life here and sharing our journey.