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I hope people can opt out of “Apple intelligence”.

Question:

Do you use a #bitcoin widget on your iphone?

I’d like to add one here. But the Stocks app doesn’t really show me what I want to see. So maybe there are other options out there?

#btc #asknostr

People don’t see what we’re dealing with behind the scenes.

As a chairman of the United Bitcoin companies the Netherlands (VBNL) a lot is happening. In the last few months we had serious issues with the bank that facilitates most on/off ramping for exchanges in the Netherlands.

In January a large part of the bitcoin exchanges received a cost increase from €499,- to €4999,- per month for their bank account. In April they received a letter that the companies had until 10th of June to move their funds and operation to another bank. The bank accounts were going to be closed down.

The issue is that many exchanges have built extensive API’s for smooth on/off ramping with this bank. So this was a move that caused a lot of stress for many people. Communication with the bank was impossible. So every individual company took them to court. Only one case was actually brought into the court room and the company won. The other companies received a message they could hold their bank account.

The insane cost increase is still there and creeping further through the list of bitcoin companies.

We’re now looking at a way to reduce the cost, because for small companies it means bankruptcy.

This we do as companies together. And VBNL has been doing this for over a decade now.

For now it’s a bank, and on 10th of September we’re facing an even larger cost issue. The Dutch central bank. We won the court case with 11 exchanges but off course they appealed and now we’ll be standing at the Supreme Court. The central bank has burdened the exchanges with millions of regulatory oversight cost that were not lawful. A win during this court case would not only drop the cost for the exchanges between 2020-2024 but most likely also impact future cost under MICAR and the Authority of financial Markets. We’re currently looking at a €5.6 million cost from just AFM for the ongoing regulatory oversight for MICAR in 2025. Wish us luck.

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#ai #jobsearch #jobs #hr

GN 🌙 PV 🫂

Hang in there. Your family and friends will think you’re a genius soon, but only for a little while. 😉

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Today marks a significant milestone as I announce my retirement. Over a decade ago, I embarked on an adventure with #Bitcoin ATMs, a journey that began with its fair share of challenges. My experience as an operator was fraught with difficulties, dealing with manufacturers who failed to meet expectations in delivery, stability, and features. This led me to join the team at generalbytes.com, which at the time was a small but ambitious group. Our goal was clear: to establish the company as the premier Bitcoin ATM platform by providing the best features at the most competitive prices.

Through dedication and innovation, we have expanded globally, boasting over 11,000 installed machines, claiming more than 30 percent of the market share, and growing our team to over 60 employees. Today, GENERAL BYTES stands as the leading #BitcoinATM manufacturer in the industry.

As I transition into retirement, I look forward to cherishing moments with family and friends, embracing a period of relaxation that has been long overdue—save for a memorable week spent in California in the mid-2000s. The adjustment to a slower pace of life will be new to me, but it's a change I welcome with open arms and a hint of humor.

The plan for my immediate future involves indulging in the vast array of entertainment that Netflix has to offer. Once I've explored the depths of its library, I'll turn my attention to seeking new ventures that will contribute to the enhancement and fortification of Bitcoin.

I am always on the lookout for fresh challenges and innovative ideas, so feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments—I thrive on engaging with creative minds.

Below, I've shared some charts that illustrate the remarkable growth of GENERAL BYTES. Reflecting on these achievements fills me with a sense of pride, and I am grateful to have been a part of this extraordinary journey.

The mission I set out to accomplish has been fulfilled, and I step back with a sense of completion and anticipation for what the future holds.

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You wake up and see #Bitcoin at $250'000

What are you doing?

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