Is Bitcoin A Store of Value?


Posted originally on Oct 12, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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QUESTION: How can you say that Bitcoin is not a store of wealth? Nobody agrees with you.

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ANSWER: Bitcoin is no more a store of wealth than copper or anything else. I have said from the outset that it is a trading vehicle. It will rise and fall like everything else. A store of wealth is one where, if you put $1,000 into it, you can get $1,000 back. Everything rises and falls with the value of your house, as well as salaries and wages.

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All the hype that Bitcoin is the saviour of the world, will replace the dollar, and circumvent central banks, was all great sales propaganda. The government in criminal cases has confiscated crypto accounts. The U.S. Dept. of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil forfeiture complaint in the District of Columbia relating to over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency tied to fraud schemes and money laundering. There was over $2.8 million in crypto + other assets seized from a wallet in connection with ransomware operations (Zepplin ransomware) by the DOJ. There are cases and a growing legal practice around cryptocurrency accounts being seized, or at least compelled to be disclosed, in divorce proceedings. It’s complex, but courts are increasingly treating crypto like other financial assets when dividing property. Here’s a breakdown of how this works, the challenges, and what seizure/turnover looks like in practice.

Under U.S. law, if you carry more than $10,000 in “currency or other monetary instruments” into or out of the country, you must report it to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). The relevant form is the FinCEN Form 105 (Currency and Monetary Instruments Report). “Monetary instruments” are defined broadly to include items such as paper money, coins, traveler’s checks, bearer instruments, etc. Granted, U.S. law does not clearly define cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, etc.) as “currency or monetary instruments” in the same way. Some commentators argue that the $10,000 border‐reporting rule does not currently cover crypto because of this definitional ambiguity. However, U.S. regulators have proposed including crypto in border declarations, but as of now, no final rule has been enacted.

I had flown to Bermuda to buy some ancient coins in an auction. I paid by check, threw them in my briefcase, and you had to go through customs there in Bermuda. The agent opened my briefcase and saw the purchases I had made that had the prices on them, and said I didn’t declare them so that he could confiscate them. I argued that they were not listed in the guidelines, and under his definition, my clothes could be confiscated as well. He backed off, but every time for the next 30 years, when I returned to the United States, they looked at the screen, and the smile and friendly demeanor vanished. Then came the words, “Let me see the briefcase.”

You can argue that Bitcoin is not in the code for now. But if the agent wants to make a name for themselves, they will confiscate your account. You’ll go to court to argue for its return, and if you get an honest federal judge (good luck on that), maybe you’ll win.

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The European Union has been working on regulatory frameworks (for example, via the Travel Rule / Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR)) that would require crypto‐asset service providers (CASPs) to share originator & beneficiary information when crypto is transferred across borders. But these rules apply to regulated crypto service providers, not necessarily individuals crossing a border carrying crypto in wallets. The requirement is more about the transmission of assets via institutions.

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However, as on MONDAY, travelers in and out of the EU must disclose all their accounts. I would bet that they will include crypto. I have been warning that as Europe moves closer to war with Russia (they assume Trump will be forced to defend the EU at American expense as always), they are pushing for iron-clad capital controls.  They are going for the cancellation of all physical cash, will then convert all accounts to their digital CBDC, and you will NOT be allowed to take money out of the EU. What starts this will is step one.

Bitcoin is no more a store of value than anything else because everything rises and falls.

Yet, promoting that propaganda has ensured it moves into a world where it,

too, becomes an asset subject to reporting and confiscation.

David Ellison Purchases The Free Press for $150 Million, Appoints Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News


Posted originally on CTH on October 6, 2025 | Sundance 

This is exactly as expected.  Larry Ellison now controls TikTok while his son David Ellison now controls Paramount/Skydance which is CBS.  To solidify the objective of TikTok, new algorithms will be implemented, while to solidify the objective of CBS, Bari Weiss is hired as Editor-in-Chief of news. [Paramount Announcement]

The Trump administration assisted both the purchase of TikTok by Larry Ellison, and the acquisition of Paramount by David Ellison.  CBS settled with President Trump for $16 million.  Paramount then purchases/acquires Bari Weiss online site The Free Press and moves Weiss to editor of CBS news, while President Trump triggers a tariff against Hollywood production movies not made in the USA.

L Ellison (Oracle, TikTok), Musk (X, SpaceX), Thiel (Palantir), Sacks (Crypto), Karp (Palantir) and D Ellison (CBS) are all well positioned to fundamentally change the way information is processed for public consumption.  CNN (Disney) is likely to be the final piece of the puzzle to be assembled.

David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Bari and The Free Press to Paramount and CBS News. Bari is a proven champion of independent, principled journalism, and I am confident her entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision will invigorate CBS News. This move is part of Paramount’s bigger vision to modernize content and the way it connects – directly and passionately – to audiences around the world.” (LINK)

(VIA NEW YORK TIMES) –  […] In a move that is expected to shake up the broadcast news landscape, CBS’s owner, Paramount, said on Monday that it was buying The Free Press, an upstart digital news site founded just four years ago, and appointing Ms. Weiss, one of its founders, as the editor in chief of CBS News.

The purchase price was roughly $150 million in cash and Paramount stock, according to two people familiar with the terms who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The total amount will be paid out over time, and it may fluctuate depending on the price of Paramount’s stock.

The acquisition puts one of the country’s most traditional news institutions — the former home of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite — under the editorial guidance of a journalist who rose to fame in part by critiquing old-line media institutions that she deemed timid and untrustworthyMs. Weiss is also a stalwart champion of Israel, and her site frequently lambastes the perceived excesses of the so-called woke left.

Ms. Weiss, 41, has never run a TV network, and in her role will have influence over hundreds of producers, anchors and reporters around the world. She will report to David Ellison, Paramount’s chief executive, and work alongside Tom Cibrowski, the president of CBS News. (read more)

We are entering an entirely new era in information delivery.

The Left Can’t Beat Us With Their Ideas, So They Turn to Violence


Posted originally on Rumble By Charlie Kirk show on: October, 02, 2025

Exposing the Democrats Illegal Immigrant Healthcare Scam: What They’re Not Telling You


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REP. JOHN MOOLENAAR (R): The CCP Sold Itself As A “Benign Developing Nation.” America Bought It. Corporations Saw Cheap Labor And A Massive Market. But Under Xi, The Mask Is Off


Posted originally on Rumble on By Bannon’s War Room on: October, 02, 2025

Moroccan Youth Protests – Gen Z 212


Posted originally on Oct 2, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Anti-government protests always begin with the younger generations. Morocco is the latest nation to face a massive youth uprising with nearly a week of ongoing protests against reckless government spending. The government allocated $15.8 billion to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup or roughly 16% of GDP.

Unemployment is at 13%, with youth unemployment, per usual, notably higher than the national average. This is the seed of the anger that sprouted the uprising. Youth unemployment among those 15-24 is estimated to be 36.7%, while nearly half of young adults in urban areas cannot find employment. Unemployment among college graduates stands at around 19%. One-third, mostly women, are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The youth are enraged at their current predicament and blame government corruption and mismanagement.

“Gen Z 212” is the name for these decentralized protests occurring throughout the nation. The youth demand reform, especially in healthcare services and education. “The right to health, education and a dignified life is not an empty slogan but a serious demand,” the organizers of the Gen Z 212 protest movement wrote in a statement published on Discord.

The government allocated $9.6 billion to upgrade the high-speed rail line that will feature new connections between major cities. An additional $1.3 billion was set aside to improve roads and highways in host cities. Hotels and lodging will see a $3.2 billion expansion for World Cup tourism. The stadium alone will cost $3 billion, with costs likely to rise. The youth believes this funding should be reallocated to the people.

Morocco’s economy seems to be growing at a steady pace, rising 5.5% in Q2. Inflation has fallen to 2% as well. The nation’s economic status does not matter to Gen Z, who make up around 25% of Morocco’s population. They cannot find work and have nothing to lose. Hundreds have been arrested, and the civil unrest is amplifying as the protests continue.

Canada Joins UK With Up to Life in Prison for Hate Speech


Posted originally on Oct 2, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

In Canadian criminal law, “hate crimes” are not a single stand-alone offence, but rather ordinary criminal offences (like assault, mischief, or threats) that are motivated by bias, prejudice, or hatred.

Some are specific indictable offences in the Criminal Code:

  • Advocating genocide – s. 318:
    • It is an indictable offence to advocate or promote genocide against an identifiable group (based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.).
    • Punishable by up to life imprisonment.
  • Public incitement of hatred – s. 319(1):
    • Willfully promoting hatred against an identifiable group in a public place where it’s likely to cause a breach of the peace.
    • Can be prosecuted as an indictable offence (max 2 years imprisonment) or by summary conviction.
  • Willful promotion of hatred – s. 319(2):
    • Communicating statements (other than in private conversation) that willfully promote hatred against an identifiable group.
    • Indictable (max 2 years) or summary.
    • Requires Attorney General’s consent to prosecute.

Other ordinary crimes with hate motivation (like assault, uttering threats, mischief) can be charged as usual, but hate motivation is an aggravating factor in sentencing under s. 718.2(a)(i).


Keep in mind this is just SPEECH – you do not have to hurt anyone!


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Well, I guess Shakespeare is lucky not to be alive today.  His famous line may be life in prison in Canada.

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Europe Starting the Pre-War Controls


Posted originally on Oct 1, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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In Germany, warmongers are talking about declaring a “military tension case” using the false flags they have created with drones. This is the step before the State of Defense, which carries the most severe restrictions. This is a precursor to the total capital controls I have warned about. This will include the limits on freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and travel. COVID was just a trial run.

Of course. This is a complex and highly regulated area of German law, rooted in the country’s historical experiences. The restrictions allowed on population liberty and financial controls depend entirely on the specific legal state of emergency declared.

It’s crucial to understand that Germany, as a Rechtsstaat (a state based on law and justice), has strict constitutional safeguards. Any government action must have a specific legal basis in the Grundgesetz (Basic Law, Germany’s constitution).

The German constitution provides for several escalating states of crisis:

  1. State of Tension (Spannungsfall): A preliminary stage when a military conflict is imminent.
  2. State of Defence (Verteidigungsfall): A formal declaration that the country is under armed attack.
  3. State of Internal Emergency (Innerer Notstand): For dealing with grave threats to public safety and order within the country.

The most severe restrictions are only permissible under a State of Defence.

In Austria, the term “tension case” (more precisely: voltage state) in the military law 2001 (§ 2) is defined as a condition in which there is an immediate danger to the security of Austria or its allies, and preparation measures are required for defense. The “defense case” (defense state) occurs when an armed attack takes place or is imminent.

EU vs Russia

Week of October 22nd

We warned that this was the week that the computer was projecting for the shift. It is targeting, especially, the week of October 22nd, which could signal the start of serious restrictions ahead of war. NATO is also contemplating cutting off Russia’s access to the Baltics.

Putin has to realize now that any PEACE with Ukraine is a joke. Europe wants Russian blood, and they have been sacrificing Ukrainians using their ethnic hatred of Russians to reduce Russia as much as possible so that NATO can conquer Russia. Zelensky is the perfect stooge who will sacrifice Ukrainian lives for a pocket full of silver.

Electronic Tattoos – the Forewarned Mark of the Beast


Posted originally on Sep 30, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Bill Gates believes that electronic tattoos will soon replace smartphone technology. This is not a dystopian fable but an active plan set in motion by Chaotic Moon that was acquired by Accenture. Nanocapacitors that conduct electricity will be integrated into the body through these electronic or biometric tattoos and are activated by simple vital signs.

Marketing focuses on convenience and futuristic technology. Smart watches would be obsolete as the tattoo tracks body temperature, steps, heart rate, potential health issues, and more. Body gestures would have the power to unlock doors, turn on lights, and connect to the internet. One could browse the web without the need for screens or batteries. Annual visits to the doctor would be obsolete as the device would notify the doctor if something was wrong.

The markings can also be used for wireless identification. Border security is the new guise for collecting biometric data, and governments are actively researching tattoo recognition technology to track citizens.

The Washington Post covered the topic back in 2016 when development began. “What would the world be like if we had displays that could adhere to our bodies and even show our emotions or level of stress or unease? In addition to not having to carry a device with us at all times, they might enhance the way we interact with those around us or add a whole new dimension to how we communicate,” Takao Someya of the University of Tokyo stated. Researchers were seeking ways for the marking to last longer. At the time, they found a way for the tattoo to last for over a day, but now, the technology is permanent.

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Chaotic Moon began the prototype for “biowearables” in 2015. CEO Ben Lamm admitted that the technology was initially developed for use on military members. “This is not something that can be easily removed like a Fitbit. It can be underneath a flack jacket, directly on the skin to be collecting this data and being reported back,” Lamm said of military applications. “We get to do a lot of cool stuff at Chaotic Moon but with this we think there’s military applications for it, health applications for it and there are all kinds of opportunities around it,” Lamm said.

“At the end of the day, there’s all sorts of firms out there like cell phone companies and drug companies and medical device companies that work through those processes,” Lamm told TechCrunch in 2015. “For us, we’re trying to start a conversation around ‘hey you’ve already had these types of data collection components on your body.’ A lot of times they are big, they are bulky and they can be limiting. Now we’re looking at changing and evolving with these other types of conductive ink.”

The ”human circuit board” has other uses and has rapidly developed in the past decade. Bill Gates began supporting the project with his endless funds. “Smartphones have been our digital lifelines…but their reign is nearing its end. Electronic tattoos are the next leap in personal tech,” Gates declared.

These devices are intended to replace the current financial system. Credit and debit cards will be stored on the device. I am not one to preach the concept of Revelations, but there is a clear connection to the ancient prophecy.

Revelation 13:16-17 states, “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”