Bitcoin FUD, Taxes, the Strait, Societal Trends, & the 4th Turning (Weekly Recap)
In this solo episode, I share insights on cultural issues, Bitcoin FUD, corruption in our tax system, geopolitical game theory, Saylor's buying spree, price action, and nationwide economic
Social Media Angst, the Truth About Income Tax: Insights from an IRS Whistleblower, and Updates from LaunchTeam 🚨
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Part 1:
After a hiatus from social media, I realized it was a double-edged sword. The negativity was heavy, and I found myself
Hello all,
On Friday I got news that I am to be transferred to a new institution. I will no longer be an inmate at FPC Morgantown. I am a little disappointed because this is a nice place (for a prison) and my wife can visit easily. For security reasons they do not tell you where you are going but I am hopeful that it won't be too far from home. I was told to be ready to "pack out" on Monday or Tuesday - it is very likely I will be leaving on Wednesday - so I spent the weekend getting ready to leave. It is amazing how much stuff you accrue in such a short period of time, it has been nearly 6 months since I arrived here. I expect they will call me down to "R&D" (receiving and discharge) where they will inspect my belongings to make sure there is no contraband and I am not taking anything unauthorized and pack them away in a box or two that they will ship to my new institution.
As for "shipping" me, it is very likely that I will be flown out to the central transit prison hub in Oklahoma before I am then flown onward to wherever they are putting me. Yes, Con-air is a real thing. Needless to say going through transit (Oklahoma) is a real nightmare. You can be stuck there from 1 day to several weeks, you're around all kinds of prisoners of all different security levels. No one looks forward to Oklahoma - myself included. There is the slightest possibility of avoiding the transit nightmare. On Friday after I got word I submitted a formal request (a "cop out" in BOP lingo) to the CMC (case manager coordinator) here at the institution. I requested that they allow me to perform what is called a 'transfer furlough' which means instead of the BOP spending upwards of $10,000 to fly me across the country several times my wife can come pick me up and drop me off at my new location at my own cost. Transfer furloughs are rare of course, but the CMC didn't reject it outright, he promised to take it up the chain of command and let me know. So while I am not expecting it, there is the slightest glimmer of possibility that they allow it. Considering that I have had no incident reports, that i self surrendered, that I had no issue on pre-trial supervision for nearly 2 years, etc, all makes a compelling case that I can be trusted to self transfer. So here is to hoping for the best.
I will let you know where I will be once I know where I will be.
All the best,
Keonne
The title of the talk is “Code is Free Speech: Ending the War on Bitcoin.”
I interviewed American entrepreneur, @keonne, weeks before he went to jail for writing code to strengthen the Bitcoin protocol. His innovative tech provided privacy features for Bitcoiners worldwide. The DOJ shut it down.
Keonne and his partner Bill are still in jail, despite zero evidence of wrongdoing.
Keonne’s wife, @leamuirleyn, is speaking at the conference on another panel.
Make it make sense.
BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel & Acting AG Todd Blanche will speak at Bitcoin 2026 next week 🇺🇸
Their panel will be called "Code is Free Speech: Ending the War on Bitcoin" ⚔️💬
No. This is a false statement. Stablecoins are undeniably and categorically NOT the best form of money.
Bitcoin is the best form of money. It’s permissionless, decentralized, and has a fixed supply so it maintains its value over space and time. It’s backed by real measurable energy, captured and stored forever on an immutable blockchain with redundancy across tens of thousands of machines all over the world.
Stablecoins, in stark contrast, are pegged to legacy currencies—typically the dollar, which is the worst, most corrupt money ever created in history. Fiat has no supply limit, so the centralized operator constantly inflates the circulating supply, which deteriorates the purchasing power of each unit over time. There is clear, factual, and undeniable evidence of this fact.
Stablecoins also allow for extreme surveillance by their issuers and partners. Every transaction is trackable and traceable.
So not only do stablecoins threaten privacy, they are also backed by corrupt, inflatable currency owned and controlled by a central source.
Brian, learn more about money.
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Bitcoin FUD, Taxes, the Strait, Societal Trends, & the 4th Turning (Weekly Recap)
In this solo episode, I share insights on cultural issues, Bitcoin FUD, corruption in our tax system, geopolitical game theory, Saylor's buying spree, price action, and nationwide economic pain—offering my visceral and authentic reaction to recent events happening across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Enjoy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Lab Network and Personal Reflections
01:45 Cultural Frustrations and Economic Turmoil
03:13 Debunking Bitcoin Myths: Professor Jiang's Claims
08:04 The Reality of the Current Economy
12:01 Questioning the Federal Income Tax System
15:06 Iran's Proposal for Bitcoin in Trade
19:27 Bitcoin as a Safe Haven Asset
21:49 Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Strategy
23:52 Bitcoin Price Predictions and Market Dynamics
24:34 Upcoming Events in the Bitcoin Community
29:14 Closing Thoughts and Call for Collaboration
New interview from @jtevelow. In this episode, @josephbanister exposes corruption in the IRS, calling into question the need to file federal income tax returns.
Exposing Corruption in the IRS: The Hidden Truth About Income Tax (Exclusive Interview) 🚨
Joseph R. Banister shares his journey from IRS special agent to whistleblower, revealing the complexities and alleged fraud within the federal income tax system. This explosive episode
Exposing Corruption in the IRS: The Hidden Truth About Income Tax (Exclusive Interview) 🚨
Joseph R. Banister shares his journey from IRS special agent to whistleblower, revealing the complexities and alleged fraud within the federal income tax system. This explosive episode explores constitutional law, the legality of income tax, and practical advice for citizens questioning the system. Enjoy.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current Status
01:55 Journey into the IRS and Initial Discoveries
07:36 The Bitter Pill: Confronting the IRS
12:58 Defining Income and Its Implications
16:50 Moral Obligations and Resignation from the IRS
20:12 Legal Battles and Indictments
23:42 Reflections on the IRS and Current Awareness
26:15 The IRS Experience: A Personal Journey
27:34 The Second Investigation: Unraveling the IRS Tactics
29:29 The 1040A Scam: IRS Deception Uncovered
31:04 Current Economic Struggles: The American Reality
32:58 Navigating IRS Pressure: Advice for Citizens
34:41 Empowerment Through Knowledge: Overcoming Fear
35:38 The Call for Change: Rethinking Taxation
44:28 A Vision for the Future: Tax Reform Ideas
With all the grifting going on in today's society, I felt it was time to publish this article.
It's time for the Producers to stand up. Winning at life doesn't have to be a bad thing. And it's not a zero-sum game.
For over a year, I’ve been writing about the game-theory incentive structure engineered into the Bitcoin protocol. Iran’s recent push to require toll payments in Bitcoin for passage through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most critical chokepoints in global energy trade (responsible for roughly 20% of the world’s oil flow) is a powerful example of these dynamics playing out in real time.
When access to traditional financial rails is constrained through sanctions, surveillance, or political leverage, participants naturally gravitate toward systems that cannot be censored or controlled. Bitcoin sits at the center of that shift.
Iran’s demand illustrates how, under pressure, actors will increasingly choose a neutral, permissionless settlement layer over politically dependent alternatives.
Moments like this validate Bitcoin’s design. But they also accelerate its trajectory. Step by step, the flawless design of the Bitcoin protocol pushes it toward becoming the global reserve asset and the foundational monetary layer of the digital age.
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