🧠 How the 1% Think

Happy Friday, In A Nutshell this week:

• 🧠 How the 1% Think

• 🇬🇧 Britain’s Businesses Bank on Bitcoin

• ⚖️ FCA Bows to US Pressure

• 🇻🇳 Compliance or Face Confiscation

• 🌊 From Hydro to Hashrate

• 🔊 More Speakers Announced for Bitcoin | A Competitive Advantage

• …and much more

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 🚀⏰ Today’s news should be a ~5.24-minute read (841 words).

🧠 Quote Of The Week

"A truly intelligent person welcomes new ideas, for new ideas can add to the synergy of other accumulated ideas."

— Robert Kiyosaki

🧠 How the 1% Think

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, shares his simple rule that helped reshape how millions think about money. Assets puts money in your pocket, while a liability takes it out.

Robert uncovers the harsh truths of why “savers are losers,” why a property that drains cashflow isn’t really an asset, and how the wealthy use good debt to buy real ones.

Kiyosaki also touches on Gresham’s Law, Buckminster Fuller’s idea of “integrity”. This is why he holds gold, silver, and Bitcoin, due to being a strong believer in sound money.

Initially buying Bitcoin at just $6k, he now holds a sizeable stash revealed today...

The episode is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify

🇬🇧 Britain’s Businesses Bank on Bitcoin

UK firms are increasingly treating Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, helped by new accounting clarity and regulatory comfort that are boosting confidence in its use as a long-term store of value.

Instead of holding cash that loses value to inflation, some businesses are shifting part of their reserves into Bitcoin. For others, it’s a way to show they’re forward-thinking and, in some cases, to appeal to investors seeking exposure to this growing asset.

It’s still early days and risks remain, from price swings to accounting challenges and pushback from stakeholders. But more UK companies are starting to see Bitcoin are far more than just a speculative bet, instead as a competitive advantage.

Jordan has written a piece for the UK’s largest platform for accounting professionals, distributed to over 100,000 members and reaches across 75% of firms outside the top 20.

⚖️ FCA Bows to US Pressure

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed relaxing regulations on Bitcoin firms, letting them bypass some of the rigorous rules that apply to traditional financial businesses.

The rules under review include: requirements to act with integrity, show skill, care, diligence, treat customers fairly, and consider their interests. 

This plan is designed to make the UK more globally competitive in the sector, and follows the recent announcement that the UK will cooperate with the US on the best approach towards digital assets. Vowing to roll back regulatory curbs under President Donald Trump.

Feedback on the consultation is open until 12 November, with final rules expected in 2026.

🇻🇳 Compliance or Face Confiscation

Vietnam is moving to close 86 million bank accounts unless holders comply with a new law requiring fingerprint or facial scans.

The official aim is fraud prevention and modernisation, but in practice, it’s about increasing surveillance and control. People overseas or with old accounts risk losing access, and in some cases, their funds could even be seized if they don’t comply.

Bitcoin offers a clear alternative: peer-to-peer money you control yourself, secured by private keys, without needing permission or biometric approval.

This shows how quickly centralised institutions can tighten their grip on what you thought was your money, and Bitcoin remains one of the few ways to opt out.

🌊 From Hydro to Hashrate

Laos plans to use money from Bitcoin mining to help cover the country’s rising debt levels, following a decade long dam-building spree. The country is betting on cheap hydropower to attract miners and position itself as a regional hub.

The government is working on licences, power rates near hydropower plants, and fees linked to electricity use.

There is concern over droughts limiting the power supply and the regulatory setup, which is still unclear.

Laos is continuing the trend of showing how countries with surplus energy can turn to Bitcoin mining as a new source of revenue and a way to stabilise their local economy.

🔊 More Speakers Announced for Bitcoin | A Competitive Advantage

We’ve dropped two more heavy-hitting speakers for Bitcoin | A Competitive Advantage on Friday, 21st November, Derby:

• Dr. Fahim Hussain — Director at Northern Health

• Alan Smith — Founder and CEO of Capital Partners

From business leaders to independent thinkers, if you're taking action or ready to start, this conference is for you.

🎟️ Grab your ticket whilst you can!

🔥 What else have you missed?

1. B Hodl, a new UK Bitcoin company, announce intention to float on the Aquis Exchange.

2. Tether are building on the Bitcoin Lightning Network

3. Santander launch Bitcoin services in Germany.

4. Thailand freeze 3 million bank accounts overnight, strengthening the case for Bitcoin.

5. Shell now accepts Bitcoin for payments in South Africa.

6. PayPal is adding Bitcoin to its peer-to-peer payment network.

7. Kevin Durant learns the lesson of “Not your keys, not your coins!”

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