I had no idea what I was doing the first time I bought Bitcoin. I mean that genuinely. I bought it, hoped the price would go up, and called it a strategy. That was it. That was the whole thesis. When someone asked me what the use case was, I had nothing. I changed the
Despite the fact politicians and central bankers are stubbornly spell-bound by outdated ideas of Keynesian economics, the reality is, markets (like the weather), can’t be controlled. All we can do is take the gains (and nice days) when they show up, and hang on tight when they don’t. Last week was a reminder how, as
Not a week goes buy where I don’t hear of the difficulties associated with buying digital assets like Bitcoin, from regulated institutions – all in the name of safety, they gate keep, ticket clip, dilute, surveil, ration, throttle, censor, inflate, tax, sequester, audit, and potentially even confiscate wealth that belongs to the people. The last
Last week, a seemingly routine visit to my local dentist, Dr Hau, after chipping a tooth, turned out to be unexpectedly insightful. He recognised me from my podcast, and our conversation shifted from dental repairs to the idea of using a gold filling for my tooth. As the gloved fingers of the dental assistant gently
Is Bitcoin Creating a Political Revolution? The question of whether Bitcoin is fueling a political revolution is something I've been chewing on for a while. According to a 2024 study by Fidelity, 47% of institutional investors now consider digital assets like Bitcoin an important part of their portfolios. Yes, large fund managers, family offices, and
Could This Be A Turning Point? Sometimes the future doesn’t tap politely. It knocks, and while the instinct is to keep the door bolted, at some stage we need to do better. That’s what’s happening right now in New Zealand, as John Alcock aims to facilitate the country's first property sale powered entirely by Bitcoin.
Originally published in the Herald 29/06/25, by Darcy Ungaro If Not Property, Then What? Remember when a property was just a home? There was a time when a house wasn’t an “asset” but simply shelter for families. Fast forward, and now property is the investment of choice for most Kiwis, myself included, as a way
Two Ways to Wealth for Everyday Investors A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in Las Vegas, not for the slots or the shows, but to hear Michael Saylor—the guy who turned MicroStrategy from a respectable $1.6 billion company in 2020 into a $75 billion Bitcoin juggernaut—talk to over 30,000 fans about wealth. His
It Shouldn't Be A Secret, But It Is The primary cause behind rising costs, AND positive investment returns, is often the most overlooked aspect of personal finance. It shouldn't be a secret, but it is. The answer's too complicated for some, too simplistic for others, and too contrarian for all. Going forward, ignorance comes with
The world is changing Trade wars, tariffs, and a new way of thinking about money are all hitting at once. If you’re an everyday investor, this is about your wealth, your future, and how to play the game when old rules are being followed. Trade’s Getting Messy, and It’s Not Just Talk Since Trump took
