Big news today that most people are missing: PNC Bank just became the first major U.S. bank to let their private banking clients buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin directly through their banking platform. This is HUGE. Not because it changes Bitcoin, but because it shows how mainstream this is becoming. Here's what this means for beginners: - Banks are finally treating crypto as a legitimate asset - More regulation = more safety (less Wild West) - But also: banks charge fees, and you don't truly "own" crypto on their platform It's great for awareness. But if you really want to learn crypto the RIGHT way, you need to understand self-custody, wallets, and security. Not just clicking "buy" on your bank's app.

I've noticed something about people who succeed in crypto vs. those who don't. It's not intelligence. It's not luck. It's not even money. It's mindset. Poor mindset: - "I'll figure it out myself for free" (wastes months, makes expensive mistakes) - Devalues expertise and education - Sees investment as "spending" Rich mindset: - "What's the ROI on learning this properly?" - Values time and expertise - Sees investment as leverage In crypto, your mindset determines: - Whether you take security seriously or lose everything - Whether you learn from others' mistakes or repeat them - Whether you take action or stay stuck researching forever - Whether you see opportunities or make excuses You're doomed to lose if you have a poor mindset and refuse to change it. But there is good news! Mindset is a choice. You can shift it right now. Success in crypto isn't about being the smartest. It's about thinking like someone who's already successful. Your mindset is your edge. Don't waste it.

This is the start of something truly amazing. A community truly built on passion and the love of helping others succeed! A lot of educators and community builders love to make smoke and mirrors content and extract as much value from their community for their own benefit… not me… My goal is to make EVERY SINGLE PERSON in this community confident in crypto to whatever standard they hold for themselves. You want to buy BTC and just save? Let’s do it. You want to learn DeFi to earn passively? Let’s do it. You want to trade for income? Let’s do it. You want to start an empire in crypto? LETS DO IT! If one thing is true, it’s that I will do everything in my power to help each and every person in this group succeed. I take this obligation VERY seriously. But before you get too excited, you will never reach your full potential if you don’t work hard. Success requires effort. And even if I pull every string in the world, if you aren’t trying your best, it will never work. My only ask of you is that you TRY. Like… actually TRY. Do the courses, learn the content, watch the lives, ask questions, be active. THIS is how you succeed. Enough chatter, Let’s Grow! - Tanner T.