CRYPTO BETRAYAL!! Did Coinbase Stab Bitcoin in the Back?

Coinbase just told Washington that Bitcoin doesn’t need a tax exemption because “nobody uses Bitcoin for transactions.” Meanwhile, they quietly lobbied for exemptions on stablecoins and staking rewards, both of which directly benefit their bottom line. Today we break down the CLARITY Act, what Coinbase allegedly did to SABOTAGE Bitcoin’s de minimis exemption, and why it matters for every Bitcoin holder.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – The hidden Coinbase problem
01:00 – Bitcoin vs Ethereum tax treatment
02:08 – Why Bitcoin mining gets double taxed
03:00 – The de minimis exemption explained
04:09 – Coinbase incentives vs Bitcoin usage
05:23 – War, النفط, and macro pressure building
06:53 – Bond market stress and Fed dilemma
08:49 – Bitcoin holds while markets سقوط
10:03 – Lightning payments go mainstream
11:35 – Wall Street enters with Bitcoin ETFs
13:46 – Adoption accelerates without permission
14:34 – Macro chaos strengthens Bitcoin case
16:11 – Why self-custody and timing matter

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