Books I'm Reading
I finished this one this week. It’s a remarkable story of perseverance, endurance, and grit.
This was the first material I’d read on King Philips’ War, which was absolutely brutal in its effect on the population of New England in the 17th century.
In terms of percentages, it was more deadly than every subsequent war the future United States would fight. Roughly 10% of New England’s military-age males were slain, and between 40-60% of the native population (including non-combatants) were killed.
Podcast I'm Listening To
Dan Houser is responsible for the narratives in some of the most influential video games in history, including Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption (1 and 2), and others.
Lex serves up yet another great interview here.
On Bitcoin
This week, the Czech National Bank announced they started a portfolio of digital assets. The purchase was made outside of its existing international reserves. They published one part of their lengthy report entitled “Analysis of possible investment in other asset classes: Part I: Digital assets” which you can read here.
The Czech National Bank has purchased digital assets for the first time in its history. 🌐
— Česká národní banka (@CNB_cz) November 13, 2025
Through this USD 1 million investment, the CNB has created a test portfolio of digital assets based on blockchain. 🔗 In addition to bitcoin, the portfolio will include a test investment… pic.twitter.com/H6qj9HJHRw
Tweets I'm Reading
I talk about this because I care. I have poured blood, sweat and tears into Bitcoin over the last 8 years. If Bitcoin is to survive and thrive the next decade, we need to have difficult conversations on the Quantum threat now. It was a pleasure exploring this on The Investors…
— Charles Edwards (@caprioleio) November 16, 2025
I’ve listened to this Keller sermon multiple times now, and there are 4–5 moments that take my breath away. It’s one of the clearest, richest expressions of the gospel I’ve heard.https://t.co/GTG4voBJNd
— Jason Kovacs (@jasonkovacs) November 15, 2025
Grant Cardone & Michael Saylor 10X Money Talks – YouTube https://t.co/yyFlIIcPyW
— Tim Kotzman (@TimKotzman) November 16, 2025
CRO of @Strive, @PunterJeff's Full Bitcoin Amsterdam Panel.
— True North Clips (@Truenorthclips) November 14, 2025
"I came for number go up, and I'm staying to take over the debt market." pic.twitter.com/JLzPG1WEzX
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