Episode 1098 of Bitcoin And . . . is LIVE!

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Australia Court Ruling Could Redefine Bitcoin as Money
A judge ruled that Bitcoin may be considered money rather than property, possibly leading to $640M in tax refunds. If upheld on appeal, this could shift global legal precedent.
Franklin’s Payroll Yield Scheme is Peak DeFi Madness
Franklin’s plan to lend out payroll funds for DeFi yield is called out as reckless and likely illegal. The episode compares it to BlockFi-era nonsense and warns workers to speak up.
Coinbase Faces Biometrics Lawsuit in Illinois
Coinbase is being sued under BIPA for collecting facial biometrics without consent. With over 10,000 arbitration demands and up to $60M in potential damages, the lawsuit exposes a huge compliance failure.
Steak 'n Shake Accepts Bitcoin at All Locations
The chain now accepts Bitcoin via Lightning at all 500+ locations. David explores why this matters for BTC adoption, marketing, and why even small sats-on-balance-sheets experiments are vital.
Bitcoin Treasury Moves & Saylor Lawsuit
Abraj Restaurants in Bahrain becomes the first Middle East public firm to adopt a BTC treasury. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy and Saylor face a class-action lawsuit over alleged misleading profit projections.