Tribe Vibe - The Sovereign Edition

Aug 28, 2025

Hello Tribe Vibers!

Our reality is often steered by systems we didn’t build, and rules we didn’t write. But thankfully more of us are pondering: What does it truly mean to own my time, my energy, my wealth? Sovereignty is something deeply personal. The freedom to align your life with your values. This week we highlight threats to your sovereignty from Google and Stripe, and talk to Chantel Lillycrop of The Bitcoin Well who shares practical steps that you can take to be a sovereign individual.

Hold the line 🧡

Editorial Note

Welcome to another exciting week in Bitcoin! Coming up🎓:

🎓 Bitcoin 101: Your weekly resource to learn about Bitcoin
🗞 News: Trending News in Bitcoin
👩‍💼 Women in Bitcoin: Where the Bitcoin “Femergy” is happening
📆 Events: Bitcoin events online and across the globe
🎧 & 🎥Vibe of the Week: Our content recommendations
🕵 Conspiracy Corner: Some of our favourite conspiracies

🎓 Bitcoin 101: What you need to know, by Konrad Fitzpatrick at The Bitcoin Well

An excellent primer from Konrad Fitzpatrick of The Bitcoin Well HERE.

📈 Trending News

1. The De-banking of Journalist and Podcaster Efrat Fenigson

The Scoop🕵️‍♂️: Efrat Fenigson, independent journalist/blogger, has once again been de-platformed. Despite Efrat’s attempts at independent publishing she’s facing repeated restrictions across multiple services including Stripe and Telegram.

Why You Should Care🚨:
Financial censorship is spreading, free speech is a at risk and tomorrow it could be you.
What does this mean for bitcoin?✨:
Unlike Stripe, PayPal, or banks, Bitcoin transactions can’t be blocked. You will be able to support journalists like Efrat on Zaprite with fiat or bitcoin, coming soon!

If you want to learn how to de-bank yourself, listen to our podcast with Chantel Lillycrop of The Bitcoin Well below, and sign up for an account HERE.

2. Google Play Store Bans Wallets That Don't Have Banking License

The Scoop🕵️‍♂️: Google has joined the censorship game with a recent policy change requiring government licenses for cryptocurrency wallets on the Google Play Store. This move, which affects 15 jurisdictions including the United States and the European Union, mandates that wallet developers must obtain either a federal or regional license, such as FinCEN registration in the U.S. or a MiCA license in the EU.
Why You Should Care🚨:
By imposing strict licensing requirements, Google is effectively centralizing access to bitcoin services. Not good.
What does this mean for bitcoin?✨:
While the policy poses challenges, it also presents opportunities for developers to innovate within the new regulatory framework. Projects that prioritize user privacy and open-source development can expect increased adoption as we see a shift away from centralized gatekeepers.

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💼 Women in Bitcoin

The BitGive Foundation, founded in 2013 by Connie Gallippi – the first female founder in cryptocurrency – is the world’s first Bitcoin nonprofit, pioneering digital philanthropy with its groundbreaking GiveTrack™ platform. By bringing unprecedented transparency to charitable giving, BitGive empowers donors to see exactly how their contributions are used, while partnering with nonprofits worldwide to deliver faster, more secure, and more impactful aid. Connie’s trailblazing leadership not only redefined philanthropy in the blockchain era but also opened doors for greater diversity and inclusion in the crypto space. Check out BitGive Foundation here.