Your daily lion’s-eye view of the bitcoin world — original takes, not recycled press releases. Posted 13 July 2026 from the wilderness.
Today’s Stories
1. Bitcoin Holds Drops Below 63$K as Trump Resumes Iran Strikes While Oil Jumps 4.5%
New products promising smoother rides show the demand for sane bitcoin exposure. Volatility is the price of admission — but good tools let you stack without losing sleep.
Read the source at Bitcoin.com News →
2. Cambridge Report Reveals Ethereum’s Energy Consumption Dropped 99.98% Post-Merge
Regulation is finally finding its shape. Custodia’s six-year fight against the Fed is a watershed — clearer rules cut risk for honest builders and make it safer for everyday South Africans to learn and hold bitcoin without the scam fog. Long overdue.
Read the source at Bitcoin.com News →
3. Cape Town Expands Crypto Fraud Fight as Police Seize Luxury Cars With Fake Plates
Regulation is finally finding its shape. When crypto cases reach the highest court, the legal ground gets firmer for everyone. That’s what makes it safer for ordinary South Africans to learn and hold bitcoin. Long overdue.
Read the source at Bitcoin.com News →
4. The US Government Owes $39 Trillion. Here’s Why That’s Bitcoin’s Best Argument Yet
Congress may be running out of road. The CLARITY Act is the last real shot at a clear rulebook before the next election cycle — and clear rules are what let honest bitcoiners build without fear.
Read the source at Bitcoin.com News →
5. Combating Illicit Flows: Thailand Implements Strict New Checks on High-Volume Stablecoin Trades
Another reminder that not every token is bitcoin. When projects implode, only self-custodied BTC in your own wallet is truly yours. The wilderness rule: don’t trust, verify — and hold your own keys.
Read the source at Bitcoin.com News →
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Bitcoin Wilderness — hard money for the Garden Route and beyond. Not financial advice; do your own research.