☀️ Hello Tribe Vibers!
This week we caught up with Emma Apatu, founder of the Dream Grad Academy. Emma has a background in healthcare and is a firm believer that fixing our money will fix our heath. She wrote a recent article for Bitcoin Magazine about exactly this topic.
We also review Erin Malone’s recently released book for Bitcoin newbies, and explore why you may be running a foul of US regulations if you are a frying pan 😉
Editorial Note
Welcome to another exciting week in Bitcoin! Coming up:
👩🎓 Bitcoin 101: 5 Steps to Becoming a Bitcoiner
🗞News: The latest Bitcoin News
👩💼Women in Business: Where the action is happening
💰Investors: The hottest startup in Bitcoin this week
🐣Moms: Tips on how to teach your kids about Bitcoin
🎧 & 🎥Vibe of the Week: Our content recommendations
🎓 5 Steps to Becoming a Bitcoiner:
📈 Trending Topics in the New
1. Are You a Frying Pan? You May be a Money Transmitter.
The Scoop🕵️♂️: When the desire to control bitcoin leads to the absurd. In the whimsically titled article "Are You A Frying Pan? You May Be A Money Transmitter," the author L0la L33tz humorously critiques the expanding definition of money transmitters, particularly highlighting the recent controversial moves against Samourai Wallet by the Department of Justice. The piece illustrates the absurdity of financial surveillance and regulatory overreach, presenting a satirical yet insightful examination of the current regulatory landscape.
Why you should care🚨: This piece is a crucial alert 🚨. It questions the consequences of aggressive regulatory actions on our privacy and autonomy. It’s vital for anyone engaged in the digital economy to understand how such regulatory moves could affect not just tech innovators but also everyday users who prioritise privacy in their financial activities.
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2. Bitcoin and Public Health: Addressing the Debt Money Crises
The Scoop🕵️♂️: In a recent article for Bitcoin Magazine, Emma Apatu explores the link between public health and monetary systems, spotlighting her experiences at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Ghana. Apatu highlights how the flawed foundations of fiat money—marked by debt, corruption, and opacity—adversely impact public health. She emphasies the urgency of reevaluating our monetary base, advocating for Bitcoin as a robust alternative that promises a healthier socioeconomic framework 🌍💸.
Why you should care🚨: Why should this matter to you? Because the health of our economy directly influences our personal and communal well-being. Bitcoin, with its transparent, decentralised nature, offers a solution to the economic disparities caused by traditional financial systems. It's not just about digital innovation; it's about fostering a society where public health can genuinely thrive. Embracing Bitcoin could lead to a reduction in stress and economic inequity, making it a critical consideration for anyone interested in the future of public health and economic stability 🚀🌐.
📚 Read the full article in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-public-health-addressing-the-debt-money-crises-
💼 Women in Business
A new book for Bitcoin newbies (and frankly, those of us who need to brush up on our Bitcoin studies) has just dropped, and we love it!
1) About the Book: "Introduction to Bitcoin: Hope for a Better World" by Erin Malone provides an accessible introduction of Bitcoin for beginners. Malone breaks down the core principles, the mechanics of mining, and the innovative Lightning Network that allows for rapid, low-cost transactions. She presents Bitcoin not just as digital money but as a potential catalyst for financial change, highlighting its ability to disrupt traditional financial systems and promote greater transparency and inclusivity.
2) Who is this book for? Tailored for novices and those intimidated by Bitcoin's complexity, this book demystifies the technicalities in a clear, understandable language. It's ideal for anyone looking to understand the broader implications of Bitcoin, particularly its role in offering financial autonomy in economically unstable and restrictive regions. Erin Malone’s guide is a must-read for educators, students, and professionals eager to understand Bitcoin’s foundational concepts and its transformative potential in the digital economy.
📚 Get your copy here: amzn.to/4dmnmtx
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💡 Investor Vibes
Our new Investor crush podcast “Build with Bitcoin” recently hosted Grant Gilliam of Ten31.vc.
Grant, the co-founder of Ten31, introduces the investment platform which is dedicated to nurturing companies within the Bitcoin ecosystem. With a rich background in investing, Ten31 offers financial support and partnership opportunities, particularly targeting Bitcoin-first companies and those integrating Bitcoin into their business models.
📺 Watch the full episode here:
🚀 Founders
Open Sats just received $21m in funding from Jack Dorsey.
About Open Sats:
”OpenSats is a 501(c)(3) public charity that aims to support and maintain a sustainable ecosystem of funding for free and open-source projects and contributors, especially bitcoin-related projects and projects that help bitcoin flourish.
We believe that free and open-source software is essential to the future of the internet and the world. It allows people to collaborate and share knowledge, without being locked into proprietary software or hardware. This is particularly important for bitcoin, which is a sound and electronic money that relies on the open-source development community to maintain and improve its software.”
✨ If you are a founder, now might be a good time to apply for funding! ✨
👩👧👦 Bitcoin for Kids
Every little girl wants to be Barbie. But what about “Bitcoin Barbie”?
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🎧 & 🎥 Vibe of the Week
Must-Listen Podcast: 🎧 This week we caught up with Emma Apatu, founder of Dream Girl Academy.
We talked about:
✅ How Bitcoin can fix the problems in the healthcare industry
✅ Women in Bitcoin
✅ Emma's upcoming bitcoin course for women at Dream Grad Academy
✅ Emma's work as a Bitcoin Mentor, the Bitcoin Coalition of Canada and Bitcoin is Better
About Emma: Emma is an educator 📘, researcher 🔬, and author ✍️ who holds a strong passion for Bitcoin 💰 and its potential to improve socioeconomic outcomes. She is the founder of Dream Grad Academy, an educational platform and consultancy that encourages Bitcoin education and experiences to help individuals thrive in the digital era 💻.
She actively participates in various Bitcoin initiatives. Emma mentors at Bitcoin Mentor and provides advisory services at Bitcoin is Better. Additionally, she is part of the Education & Public Engagement Committee at the Bitcoin Coalition of Canada 🇨🇦.
Aside from her Bitcoin advocacy, Emma also serves as a part-time faculty member at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact 🏫.
Follow Emma here:
www.dreamgradacademy.com
www.bitcoinmentor.io
https://bitcoincoalition.ca
www.bitcoinisbetter.org
Social media links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-apatu-2a209321
X: https://x.com/dreamgrdacademy
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