Peter McCormack hosts holiday podcast on Bitcoin human-interest stories
Host Peter McCormack features holiday-themed Bitcoin stories, highlighting community impact and adoption around the world.
On December 25, 2018, podcaster Peter McCormack of the 'What Bitcoin Did' show released a special holiday episode highlighting human-interest stories in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The episode covered examples of peer-to-peer BTC adoption in Venezuela, charitable initiatives conducted by the Bitcoin community, and real-world use cases in Southeast Asia where small merchants accepted BTC for everyday transactions.
McCormack interviewed guests including Venezuelan remittance entrepreneurs, Lightning Network developers, and educational leaders from crypto-focused nonprofits. The discussion also touched on lessons learned from exchange outages, security best practices, and the importance of self-custody during the ongoing 'Bitcoin winter.'
The episode was widely shared on social media platforms, reaching thousands of listeners and reinforcing both the practical applications and cultural significance of Bitcoin during the 2018 holiday season.