Russell Ward

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@JAN3com @Excellion @pete_rizzo_ When was this #grok?

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

What’s going on with first class today @AvantiWestCoast ? Just boarded the train to London Euston, and First Class is no different to Standard!! Having paid £354 for this! Solid uncomfortable seats with nothing resembling ‘First Class’

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@AlanJLSmith Gotta be in the appendices of the Labour manifesto, right ?

[GBC News @GBCNewsroom]

Donald Trump Jr has visited the Rock, attending meetings at Hassans law firm.

The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, he is also the Executive Vice-President of the Trump Organisation.

Mr Trump did not answer GBC questions as to the reason for his visit.

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@GBCNewsroom Crypto investment ? Real estate development…where?

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@SimpleFrameAi @scottmelker 👊

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@SimpleFrameAi @scottmelker …the point was more the similarities of a lack of productive use of capital, whilst asset / corporate value increases exponentially in-spite of this

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@DSBatten Powerful

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@scottmelker Unfortunately many today subscribe to the instant gratification / everything yesterday school of thought…when #BTC =

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

Great episode @JayW132 - love the story of @brulobeer and the authenticity of James Brown...About to order a mixed case of IPA. Even better with the #Bitcoin angle.

The need for more either pure-play #Bitcoin companies or those wanting to diversify or just invest to get it on the balance sheet particularly chimed for me...I've done the latter. The adoption phase is barely out the starting blocks for #Bitcoin so we're 'still early' as they say.

Think the Crowdcube idea is great, will be taking a look - We're actually looking to launch a new Beta org soon ourselves - https://t.co/06QsVrbvyT - as an early test of the concept of a Bitcoin-native investment platform - similar to Crowdcube, Seedrs, and the likes, but bringing together investors, builders, and experts, with a Bitcoin community focus. Check us out - would be great to hear or discuss thoughts.

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

Feels like the UK is in need of the PRTI equivalent…in fact, surprised why it’s not already here…then again, regulation maybe?! Ever something that was considered ⁦@GongParabolic⁩ ? https://t.co/31wSzJtjW4

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

Gibraltar Airport. Don’t recall seeing anything in the U.K.!
#Gibraltar #Progressive #Innovation #Adoption ⁦@BlockFundr_io⁩

[Bitcoin Archive @BitcoinArchive]

‘WHATS THE PROBLEM’
By Joe Bryan @satmojoe

A simple explanation of why life is getting harder for everybody, and what to do about it.

[Joe ₿ryan @satmojoe]

@bitcoinarchive Let’s help everyone connect the dots 🧡

Please share it with those you care about

https://t.co/vT4ofH4dRP

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

Thought provoking article -

First off, I’d say #Bitcoin is still nascent, it’s certainly still “early”.

Secondly, people - the majority who sit outside of the realms of being classified as a ‘Bitcoiner’ - need to be able to trust in Bitcoin, and whether ‘Bitcoiners’ like it or not, that trust is currently built by mainstream institutions.

So, thirdly - this ‘institutional adoption’ feels like a necessary next step.

But, fourthly - adoption can’t stop at the institutions, and needs to flow-down to the consumer and daily retail user

So finally - for that to happen needs innovation and builders of #Bitcoin layer 2 and layer 3 solutions.

#Innovation #Bitcoin @BlockFundr_io

https://t.co/TaaKztTJiV

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

Interesting summary on #Bitcoin regulation and how it’s evolving. There’s other reasons of course for the sluggish Bitcoin, Crypto, and DeFi, innovation progress in the U.K. - but can’t help but feel some of the hesitation from U.K. Bitcoin builders and entrepreneurs is down to the approach being taken to regulation - just look at both the U.S. and Gibraltar. I’m not sure ‘slow and steady’ wins the race when it comes to tech and innovation…it’s kind of a contradiction in terms.

I still struggle to see why UK Gov won’t just take and apply the pre-baked and proven principled approach of Gibraltar - surely that would be a progressive move.
@GibFinance

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@DanielPriestley Maybe a copy of @LawrenceLepard book The Big Print might help ?
In all seriousness @garyseconomics , have a read.

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@Johnnyproudlove

[Russell Ward @rtjward]

@Thesecretinves2 Don’t you just love the world we live in today…oh wait….Great collection of Sunday morning thoughts.