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Safest Ways to Store Bitcoin (2021 Guide): Cold vs. Hot, Multisig, Backups & Inheritance Safest Ways to Store Bitcoin (2021 Guide) Cold wallets, multisig, seed security, and a simple inheritance plan you can implement today. Key takeaways Cold > Hot: Keep long-term BTC offline on a hardware wallet or air-gapped device; use hot/mobile wallets only for spending. Backups matter most: Secure your seed phrase on paper or, better, a steel plate. Store copies in separate locations. Passphrase & PIN: Add a BIP39 passphrase and strong PIN; never type seeds on a PC/phone. Practice restores: Test recovery on a spare device before moving large amounts. Plan for heirs: Create a simple, sealed inheritance note with clear steps and locations. Contents C...
Apple & Mastercard Announce Move Expanding Digital Payments Apple & Mastercard Announce Move Expanding Digital Payments What the announcement could mean for consumers, merchants, and the future of wallets and contactless payments. Tokenization, contactless, and wallet-first checkout continue to reshape retail payments. Key takeaways Wallet-first: Expect deeper wallet integration for faster, more secure checkout online and in-store. Merchant impact: Terminal compatibility, tokenization, and approval rates matter more than ever. Consumer upside: Convenience, fewer card number exposures, and clearer rewards tracking. Contents What the Announcement Signals What Merchants Should Watch What It Means for Consumers ...
Tesla Invests in Bitcoin: Why It Mattered and What Changed Next Tesla Invests in Bitcoin: Why It Mattered and What Changed Next A quick, practical breakdown of Tesla’s BTC allocation—market impact, treasury lessons, and investor takeaways. Tesla’s BTC allocation became a watershed moment for corporate crypto treasuries. Key takeaways Signal to institutions: A Fortune 500 buying BTC legitimized corporate exploration of digital assets. Volatility management: Position sizing, treasury policy, and custody controls matter more than headlines. Accounting & audit: Firms need clear policies for impairment testing, disclosure, and key-management. Contents Why Tesla’s Move Was a Big Deal Market Impact & Corporate Imitation ...