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What happens when Bitcoin meets real estate, alternative assets, and personal freedom? In this episode, Will Lehr breaks down how he went from helping clients invest in gold and silver IRAs to building a self-directed IRA platform that lets people hold Bitcoin, real estate, and more, all outside the traditional financial system.We talk about the mechanics of setting up a self-directed IRA, what makes the IRA LLC model different, and how to stay within IRS rules when it comes to physical gold, silver, and cold storage for Bitcoin. Will also explains why tools like the Unchained IRA are changing how people think about retirement planning.Then we shift to life in Surf City El Salvador, where Will is now developing land with like-minded Bitcoiners who care about sovereignty, sustainability, and long-term vision. If you're interested in real estate in Surf City, this conversation covers what kind of properties are still available, what's already sold out, and how demand is shifting fast.Whether you're holding metal, sats, or land, this episode is for anyone rethinking how to build a life and a portfolio that actually reflects your values. Hit subscribe, and drop a comment: Would you ever use your IRA to buy land in El Salvador?-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Will Lehrhttps://clubcocal.com/ https://unboundassets.com/ https://x.com/thewilliamlehr https://x.com/ClubCocal https://x.com/UnboundAssets Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: bitcoinbeach.comBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 What makes El Salvador feel like a 24/7 Bitcoin conference?02:15 How did Will get started with self-directed IRAs and Bitcoin?04:45 What is a self-directed IRA and how does it work?07:35 How to hold Bitcoin, gold, or silver in your IRA legally10:52 What's the risk of storing gold and silver at home in an IRA?13:21 Why are Bitcoiners moving to Surf City El Salvador?19:45 What makes real estate in Surf City such a strong long-term play?26:46 How is Will's land development attracting liberty-minded investors?33:45 How does his Bitcoin community support locals and nonprofits?39:16 Who's moving to El Salvador and what are they building?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comGwart joins us to talk about the collapse of crypto's "public goods" era and why the revenue meta is taking over. We dive deep into the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs failed, the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, and how builders are finally focusing on sustainable businesses instead of token hacking.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Pump.fun crossed hundreds of millions in revenue• Fat protocol thesis originated 2016-2017• iPhone example: $1,000 vs theoretical $10,000• Uniswap has fee switch but hasn't turned it on• Thread guy has 5% Bitcoin portfolio allocation• Bitcoin could 10x in next five yearsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:59 Bitcoin vs Crypto06:08 What does Gwart "believe" in?08:33 Revenue Meta & Fat Protocol Thesis13:36 Interpreting the Fat Protocol Thesis19:25 Analogies to Linux, etc27:18 Is the DAO dead?31:27 Devs37:35 Creators of the Revenue delusion40:46 Are stonks the new tokens?45:01 Solana maxi50:22 Real World Assets ;P53:10 Minting new BTC maxis-

A $95 billion paper Bitcoin attack is unfolding behind the scenes—and almost no one sees it coming. Larry Lepard, Matthew Kratter, and Anil Patel break down how this could shake the entire crypto market and what smart Bitcoiners need to do now.FOLLOW TODAY'S PANELISTS:https://x.com/JimCriderTXhttps://x.com/Bquittemhttps://x.com/djvaleriebloveFOLLOW BTC SESSIONS on X/Nostr: x.com/BTCsessionsbtcsessions@getalby.comBOOK private one-on-one sessions with BITCOIN MENTOR! Learn self custody, hardware, multisig, lightning, privacy, running a node, and plenty more - all from a team of top notch educators that I've personally vetted.https://bitcoinmentor.io/—------------------------------SHOW SPONSORS:BITCOIN WELL - BUY BITCOINhttps://qrco.de/bfiDC6COINKITE/COLDCARD (5% discount):https://qrco.de/bfiDBVAQUA WALLEThttps://qrco.de/bfiD8gNUNCHUK HONEYBADGER INHERITANCEhttps://qrco.de/bfiDARHODLHODL NO KYC P2P EXCHANGEhttps://hodlhodl.com/join/BTCSESSIONDEBIFI LOANShttps://qrco.de/bfiDCpCRYPTOCLOAKShttps://qrco.de/bg5Dvo#btc #bitcoin #crypto

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell interviews Ric Edelman, renowned Registered Independent Advisor and founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals. Edelman recently went viral with his bold new white paper advocating for up to 40% crypto allocation in investment portfolios. They discuss Bitcoin adoption, the future of digital assets, and why Edelman believes financial advisors need to get serious about Bitcoin. You can read his white paper here https://dacfp.com/whitepaper-0625/  Follow Ric on X at https://x.com/ricedelman   In this episode, you'll learn: Why most financial advisors avoid recommending Bitcoin How much Bitcoin should be in your portfolio If it's too late to invest in Bitcoin Bitcoin vs. stablecoins, altcoins, and traditional bonds  Will Bitcoin reach $500K by 2030? Upcoming crypto regulation and investor implications  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Checking if you're eligible will not impact your credit score. If you're eligible and choose to proceed, a hard credit inquiry will be conducted that can impact your credit score. Eligibility does not guarantee approval. 10% back at golf courses is available until 9/30/2025 on up to $250 in spend per month, then 1% for the remainder of that month. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Deep dive into the Nakamoto Project's survey of 3,500 Americans reveals surprising demographics about Bitcoin ownership, political leanings, and moral foundations of crypto holders vs non-holders.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comColin and Charlie dive deep into the Nakamoto Project's groundbreaking survey revealing what the average American really thinks about Bitcoin. From surprising ownership demographics to political shifts and moral foundations, this data challenges everything you think you know about who owns Bitcoin and why.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• 48 million Americans own Bitcoin (18.6% surveyed)• 11 million hold their own keys (4.21%)• Hispanic/Latino ownership leads at 24.2%• 58.8% keep Bitcoin on exchanges• Political shift right since 2024• 4 in 5 support gold-to-Bitcoin conversionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:14 Highlights05:12 Who holds Bitcoin?08:35 How do people hold Bitcoin?12:02 Ethnicity of Bitcoin holders16:32 Politics20:38 Changes in ownership from 202422:22 Sentiment27:26 Moral Foundations39:00 Crypto Reserve43:12 Policy-

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump's Massive Spending Bill Signed Trump Pressures Powell to Cut Rates BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Drives More Revenue Than its S&P 500 Fund Strategy Becomes Eligible for S&P 500 Inclusion ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Trump's Big Bill Puts U.S. on a Perilous Fiscal Path Trump Calls for Powell to “Resign Immediately”  Director Pulte Urges Congress to Investigate Powell Pulte Criticizes Powell for Not Cutting Interest Rates Luke Gromen Tweets on the U.S. Fiscal Situation President Trump's “Fiscal Dominance” Play  Trump Says Cutting Rates Will Save on Costs Bessent Says He Will Issue on the Short End  Ray Dalio's Tweet on the Impact of the Spending Bill Deutsche Bank to Launch Digital Asset Custody Services  BlackRock's IBIT Drives More Revenue Than S&P 500 Fund Eric Balchunas Highlights BlackRock's IBIT Revenues Troy Cross Shares Nakamoto Project's Survey Results  MARA Now Holds More Than 50,000 Bitcoin  Strategy to Join Wall Street Elite After $14 Billion Windfall Strategy Becomes Eligible for S&P 500 Inclusion  Ric Edelman Recommends 10% to 40% Crypto Allocation ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Why are corporations turning to Bitcoin as a strategic asset—and how will Bitcoin treasury companies reshape the financial system over the next 20 years?In episode 7 of the Bitcoin for Corporations, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Jesse Myers, Bitcoin Strategy Advisor at UTXO Management (a sister company of Bitcoin Magazine), to break down the emerging playbook behind Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, MetaPlanet, and Smarter Web. From intelligent leverage to the rise of perpetual preferreds, Jesse shares why these firms may soon rival sovereigns in BTC holdings—and why institutional capital is now pouring in.Whether you're a corporate CFO, a macro investor, or a Bitcoiner curious about the next big shift in capital markets, this deep-dive unpacks how Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure is being built in real time.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.

"Ultimately we determined that the only true solution–TRUE solution–to a wrench attack is insurance." In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, for a conversation on the future of Bitcoin insurance, self-custody security, and wrench attack protection. They dive deep into how AnchorWatch is revolutionizing Bitcoin custody through its insured multi-sig Trident Vault, using MiniScript to blend cryptographic guarantees with traditional Lloyd's of London insurance. Becca shares AnchorWatch's journey from startup to becoming the only retail-accessible Lloyd's crypto coverholder and explains how their solution solves critical pain points for Bitcoiners—including inheritance, estate planning, and fraud prevention. You'll learn: • Why AnchorWatch created a Bitcoin-native insurance layer • How their recovery layer ensures foolproof inheritance for families • Why ransomware and wrench attacks are rising—and how AnchorWatch defends against them • The difference between K&R insurance and standard Bitcoin loss coverage • AnchorWatch's future plans for Bitcoin-denominated policies and Bitcoin-backed yield • How their infrastructure could power future Bitcoin mortgage collateralization • The surprising problem with most Bitcoiners' “treasure map” inheritance plans FOLLOW BECCA: https://x.com/BeccaAmilee https://www.anchorwatch.com/ THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

How do we move global trade onto a Bitcoin standard? $ BTC 108,991 Block height 903,959 Today's guest on the show is Hubertus Hofkirchner who joins me to talk about the FOSS Bitcoin company he is building in order to help bitcoin become a medium of exchange. What problems do we currently face in the fiat system and how does a bitcoin bill of exchange fix this? How do we introduce the theory of elasticity into bitcoin in order to explode frictionless global trade? What other insights does Hubertus bring to the table after a career in banking and technolgy? A huge thank you to @HubertusVIE for coming on the show, find out more about Bitcredit here; https://www.bit.cr/home ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pods via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m Shills and Mench's: CONFERENCES 2025; BALTIC HONEY BADGER 9th - 10th AUGUST - RIGA. https://baltichoneybadger.com/ USE CODE BITTEN -10% BTC HELSINKI 15TH - 16TH AUGUST 2025 https://btchel.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% PAY WITH FLASH. Accept Bitcoin on your website or platform with no-code and low-code integrations. https://paywithflash.com/ BUBBL - Curate your Podcast listening. https://bubbl.fm?via=Bitten Never miss another life-changing Bitcoin story! AURA by Bubbl.fm monitors thousands of podcasts 24/7 to find every conversation about Bitcoin adoption, investment strategies, and real-world success stories—delivering only the moments that matter. Set your topics (Bitcoin for families, inflation hedging, self-custody, Lightning Network, regulatory updates) and let AURA surface insights from Bitcoiners and experts you haven't even discovered yet. You'll find shows like Once Bitten, with our branded search portal, full transcripts, with easy to clip and share tools. Transform 10,000 hours of Bitcoin content into 10 minutes of relevant insights. RELAI - STACK SATS - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io - USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount. PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

“The right to transact actually precedes all other rights. I hope the Bitcoin community engages in what I think is actually the most important fight that we could possibly wage, is to get inserted into the Bill of Rights of freedom to transact.” In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Kent Halliburton, co-founder of Sazmining, for an eye-opening conversation on Bitcoin mining, KYC-free sats, the future of Bitcoin policy, and why wild sats are the ultimate form of financial freedom. Kent shares his orange-pill journey from rooftop solar to building a mining-as-a-service company that empowers everyday Bitcoiners to mine real, untouched, surveillance-free Bitcoin—without the noise, hassle, or KYC. We dive deep into:

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Casey Rodarmor discusses Bitcoin politics, ordinals/runes development, stablecoins, and his wild new project adding Chinese numerology and divination features to Bitcoin ordinals protocol.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCasey Rodarmor, creator of Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes protocols, joins us to talk about his frustration with Bitcoin politics, why he thinks Bitcoiners are becoming too cozy with politicians, the future of ordinals and runes adoption, his thoughts on stablecoins, and his fascinating new project to integrate Chinese numerology and divination systems into Bitcoin through SAT-based fortune telling.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Bitcoin currently trading at $110,000• Runes has built-in 4-year hype cycle for names• One-letter rune names unlock in final phase• Casey blames lack of creativity for runes adoption• Stablecoins expand dollar demand globally• Chinese numerology integration planned for ordinalsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:55 Tired of Ordinals & Runes?03:25 Bitcoin is feeling weird06:41 Politicians10:02 Arch Network10:34 Bitcoin & politics12:02 Stablecoins14:02 Hell Money Podcast15:20 Numerology22:04 Vaporware?23:35 Interesting stuff right now-

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell interviews Bill Miller IV, CIO of Miller Value Partners, about why he's bullish on Bitcoin. What you'll learn: Why Bitcoin is undervalued and underappreciated, especially by TradFi How corporate Bitcoin treasuries are reshaping finance Insights on overlooked investment opportunities Are we in a recession? The future of Bitcoin-backed securities and stablecoins ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Checking if you're eligible will not impact your credit score. If you're eligible and choose to proceed, a hard credit inquiry will be conducted that can impact your credit score. Eligibility does not guarantee approval. 10% back at golf courses is available until 9/30/2025 on up to $250 in spend per month, then 1% for the remainder of that month. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Mentor Sessions Ep.018: Keith Dicker on Bond Market Chaos, Geopolitical Risks, and BitcoinIs the global economy teetering on the edge? You're not alone in wondering. In this explosive Mentor Sessions episode, we sit down with Keith Dicker, President and Founder of Ice Cap Asset Management and co-host of Canada's top economic podcast, The Loonie Hour. Keith delivers a jaw-dropping bond market analysis, revealing why it's a ticking time bomb ready to blow. He dives into how geopolitical risks could rattle markets worldwide and why Bitcoin remains eerily calm amid the storm. From skyrocketing deficits to currency chaos, Keith's insights are a wake-up call for Bitcoiners. Don't miss his take on where Bitcoin could head next—watch now!Key Topics:• Bond Market Analysis: Why it's riskier than ever• Geopolitical Risks: Tensions driving market instability• Currency Dynamics: US dollar strength and global fallout• Bitcoin: Its role in a volatile worldChapters:• 00:00 - IntroductionA teaser on global chaos and Keith Dicker's expertise sets the stage.• 00:32 - Keith Dicker's BackgroundIntroducing Keith from Ice Cap Asset Management and The Loonie Hour.• 01:11 - Bond Market OverviewYield curve inversions and capital flows signal trouble ahead.• 03:53 - Historical Bond TrendsFrom the 60s to 80s, how rising rates crushed markets.• 05:12 - Low Rates and QE ImpactDecades of low rates fueled debt and distorted markets.• 10:04 - Current Bond Market RisksWhy today's upside is 4% and downside is -40%.• 13:26 - Government Deficits ExplodeInterest expenses rival healthcare spending—unsustainable debt looms.• 16:16 - Tail Risks and Credit EventsLiquidity crises and contagion threats emerge.• 19:55 - Geopolitical Tensions RiseMilitary spending and war risks shake the globe.• 25:23 - Currency Crises and US DollarWhy the dollar thrives as others falter.• 41:23 - Bitcoin's Role and OutlookKeith on Bitcoin's stability and future in turbulent times.About Keith Dicker:• Website: icecapassetmanagement.com• Podcast: The Loonie Hour: https://thelooniehour.ca/ • Twitter: @IceCapGlobalFREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-moneyBOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.ioSubscribe to Mentor Sessions: Don't miss out! Follow Us on X.com:• BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions• Nathan: @theBTCmentor• Gary: @GaryLeeNYCPrevious Episode: Check out Derek Gaunt on mastering negotiations: https://youtu.be/ASYrUSsia1g Support the Channel: Smash the like button, share with your Bitcoin crew, and subscribe for more!#Bitcoin #BondMarket #GeopoliticalRisks #KeithDicker #LoonieHour #MentorSessions #BitcoinPodcast #Economy #Finance #Investing #BitcoinPodcast #BitcoinEducation #Podcast #Crypto #Cryptocurrency

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: CBO projects $3.3 trillion deficit spike from Trump's new spending bill Bitcoin and the American Dream of home ownership: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac ordered to recognize Bitcoin in mortgage approvals Trump pushes for Fed rate cuts and continues to criticize Powell Bitcoin seen as a release valve for inflation and asset bubbles Billionaire regrets not buying Bitcoin sooner Strategy, Metaplanet and other corporations stack more Bitcoin ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back on everday purchases! Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus when you spend $3000. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Trump's Tax & Spending Bill Passes Key Senate Vote What's Inside Trump's One Big Beautiful Spending Bill?  CBO Estimates Spending Bill Will Add $3.3 Trillion to Deficit CRFB's Estimates of the Senate's New Spending Bill  Trump Would “Love” If Fed Chairman Jerome Powell Resigned  S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Hit New All-Time Highs  Mark Moss's Tweet On Bitcoin Absorbing the Inflation Nearly Half of U.S. Households Unable to Afford $250K Home Bitcoin Policy Institute Article on Bitcoin-backed MortgagesDirector Bill Pulte's Order to Consider Bitcoin an Eligible Asset FHFA Directs Fannie and Freddie to Explore Cryptocurrencies Gemini Launches Tokenized Shares, Starting with MSTR  Philippe Laffont's Interview on CNBC on Bitcoin  Metaplanet Surpasses Tesla, Now Holds 12,345 BTC Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Stacks $50 Million Worth of BTC Semler Scientific Announces a New Entity, CardioVanta Anthony Pompliano Launches New Bitcoin Treasury Company Strategy Stacks Another 4,980 Bitcoin for $532 million ---- Natalie's upcoming events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this episode, I chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it's caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • George Bodine on X: https://x.com/Jethroe111 ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs  ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro  01:16 - The Most Interesting Bitcoiner  03:00 - From Fighter Jets to Fine Art  04:40 - Trailer Parks, Childhood, and Grit  07:18 - The Top Gun Years  09:27 - Stories About Tom Cruise and Life Lessons from Top Gun  11:50 - Post-Navy Hustles: Cab Driving and Cop Life  16:06 - Reinvention and Resilience  18:26 - Art, Creativity, and Mining Behind the Canvas  22:19 - Living the Bitcoin Life 26:14 - Advice to Plebs Still Grinding  29:52 - What If You Were a Young, Free Bitcoiner?  35:01 - Facing Fear and Surviving Tough Times  41:18 - Shark Encounter While Scuba Diving  43:40 - Bowhunting Elk and the Challenge of Nature  45:39 - Roman History, Plebs, and Humility  48:53 - Freedom, Kindness, and a Life Well-Lived  53:50 - Envy, Wealth, and the Bitcoin Divide  55:49 - Father's Day Reflections and Family  01:01:04 - Leaving a Legacy and Having Enough  01:06:18 - Final Reflections: Honor, Kindness, and Purpose  DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors.  I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

For this week's Bitcoin Season 2 Writer's Room, a news roundup that includes some terrible advice from the gigachad himself, and why bitcoin may soon count as an asset when you apply for a mortgage. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Charlie and Colin break down Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Prague keynote where he tells people to leverage it all for bitcoin - including borrowing from family members (what could go wrong?). Plus, the FHFA's directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize crypto as legitimate assets for mortgages, a new Bitcoin stablecoin launch, and the weird on-chain "clocking in" game that's creating the only regular fees on Bitcoin right now.NOTES:• Bitcoin trading at $107,000-$108,000• Michael Saylor's BTC Prague Keynote: Debt for BTC• FHFA order for recognition of crypto as an asset for mortgages• Transaction fees only 2 sats per byte • Tether market cap at $157 billion• Crypto market cap over $3 trillion total• Bitcoin market cap over $2 trillion• People clocking in 30+ days straightTimestamps:00:00 Start02:10 Saylor says leverage = good11:37 Bill Putle BTC as loan backing20:18 Stablecoins on BTC29:16 Make sure you clock in!-

Natalie Brunell sits down with Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor to break down the "12 Day War" with Iran, whether the thread of WWIII has been averted, and the latest developments from the conflict in the Middle East. Col. Macgregor offers his expert analysis on escalating tensions, potential U.S. involvement, the risks of a broader regional conflict, and what these events could mean for global stability. Don't miss this deep dive into Middle East geopolitics, military strategy, and the economic consequences brewing involving the U.S. dollar, gold and Bitcoin. Follow Col. Macgregor on X at https://x.com/dougamacgregor ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Trigger warning, Cognitive Dissonance Guaranteed. $ BTC 107,507 Block Height 903,046 Today's guests on the show are fellow Bitcoin Podcaster Keyvan and Devani and author John Hamer who join me to go down many different rabbit holes. Why did John start delving into all of the 'history' we had been told and where has this led him? What is cognitive dissonance and why are 2 British guys discussing how Winston Churchill was not a hero, but a warmonger. How did the Zionist movement gather steam and what does it mean to be a zionist? What is Hanlon's razor and how are we psyopped into believing everything is just downstream of incompetence and not malice? A huge thank you to John and Keyvan for coming on the show. Follow Keyvan's pod here: https://www.youtube.com/c/keyvandavani Find John's books here. https://falsificationofhistory.co.uk/shop/ ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pods via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m Shills and Mench's: CONFERENCES 2025; BALTIC HONEY BADGER 9th - 10th AUGUST - RIGA. https://baltichoneybadger.com/ USE CODE BITTEN -10% BTC HELSINKI 15TH - 16TH AUGUST 2025 https://btchel.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% PAY WITH FLASH. Accept Bitcoin on your website or platform with no-code and low-code integrations. https://paywithflash.com/ BUBBL - Curate your Podcast listening. https://bubbl.fm?via=Bitten Never miss another life-changing Bitcoin story! AURA by Bubbl.fm monitors thousands of podcasts 24/7 to find every conversation about Bitcoin adoption, investment strategies, and real-world success stories—delivering only the moments that matter. Set your topics (Bitcoin for families, inflation hedging, self-custody, Lightning Network, regulatory updates) and let AURA surface insights from Bitcoiners and experts you haven't even discovered yet. You'll find shows like Once Bitten, with our branded search portal, full transcripts, with easy to clip and share tools. Transform 10,000 hours of Bitcoin content into 10 minutes of relevant insights. RELAI - STACK SATS - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io - USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount. PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

What's it really like moving to El Salvador? In this episode, Gaelle Wizenberg shares her story of starting over in Berlin, El Salvador, a small town with a growing Bitcoin circular economy and one of the few places in the world where living on Bitcoin is actually possible. From community building to starting a boutique wellness hotel, Gaelle breaks down the practical, emotional, and financial realities of creating a life from scratch abroad.We get into the challenges and rewards of real estate in El Salvador, how expats are investing in regenerative farming and helping grow small local economies, and what digital sovereignty looks like when applied to daily decisions. Gaelle shares why she left the US, how she built a business that runs on decentralized finance, and why she believes real opportunity comes from embracing simplicity and slowing down.This episode speaks directly to those thinking about relocating, building something new, or stepping away from high-friction systems. If you're curious about the expat experience, building a life aligned with Bitcoin values, or finding clarity outside the noise, you'll find this conversation grounding and useful.Like what you hear? Tap subscribe, share with someone thinking of making a move, and tell us your biggest fear or hope about living abroad in the comments.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Gaelle Wizenberghttps://www.instagram.com/rabbithole.berlin/ https://www.instagram.com/gaellewizenberg/ Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: bitcoinbeach.comBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Why does feeling at home matter when moving abroad?01:51 What's behind the recent wave of Bitcoiners leaving El Salvador?02:43 How did growing up on a boat shape Gaelle's global mindset?07:55 How she launched a software company in the toy industry13:12 What makes starting a business in the US so frustrating now?19:08 Why she chose Berlin, El Salvador after leaving Florida25:00 How she renovated a local home and built a wellness retreat36:02 What expats need to know before moving to El Salvador49:32 Can you actually live fully on Bitcoin in Berlin, El Salvador?52:38 Why financial literacy is more critical than just Bitcoin knowledgeLive From Bitcoin Beach

Este episodio conversamos con Adrian Naranjo, Bitcoiner y entusiasta de las tecnologías de la información, sobre un evento en Ecuador donde puedes aprender sobre Bitcoin y otras tecnologías innovadoras.La forma más fácil y segura de comprar Bitcoin en Ecuador:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bitcoin.com.ec⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Compra tarjetas regalo con Bitcoin en Bitrefill: https://www.bitrefill.com/invite/iytw5sswCompra tu LEDGER AQUI: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.ledger.com/?r=4a67f8edc2af⁠⁠⁠⁠Contacto: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@jlandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/bitcoinycriptos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Escúchanos en Fountain y apoyarnos con algunos sats : ⚡️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fountain.fm/show/XYcV41nUHGGmXAf19NK7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recursos mencionados en este podcast:https://593tech.com/Libros recomendados sobre Bitcoin. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El pequeño libro de Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diplomado en Bitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this special episode of Swan Signal Live, the team bids a heartfelt farewell to longtime host Steven Lubka as he steps away from his regular role. Steven reflects on nearly five transformative years at Swan, building Swan Private and helping onboard thousands of high-net-worth individuals into Bitcoin. Emotions run high as the crew reminisces on shared experiences and growth.The discussion then dives into major Bitcoin developments:Bitcoin in Mortgages: The FHFA is reportedly guiding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize Bitcoin as an asset in mortgage underwriting — a shift that could help Bitcoiners qualify more easily without having to sell their holdings.Texas Bitcoin Treasury: Texas becomes the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, allocating $10M in a move widely seen as symbolic but historic.Bitcoin Treasury Companies: The hosts dissect the growing trend of public companies accumulating Bitcoin on their balance sheets, discussing the implications for decentralization, nationalization risks, regulatory arbitrage, and Bitcoin's long-term monetization.ECB's Capital Control Signals: A concerning ECB statement hints at encouraging — or even mandating — retail savings be redirected into government-prioritized capital markets.Institutional Adoption: Billionaire hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont's recent CNBC confession that he regrets not buying Bitcoin sparks a broader conversation about how major allocators are waking up late — but surely — to Bitcoin's potential.Notable Quote:“This is what it looks like when the world really wakes up to Bitcoin” — Steven Lubka Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

Bitcoin continues its historic streak—43 consecutive days closing above $100,000. The Swan Signal crew dives into what this milestone means, including comparisons to Joe DiMaggio's legendary hitting streak and the waning attention from normies, despite Bitcoin reaching all-time highs.Steven shares insight on why emerging markets and Bitcoin have outperformed, citing Lynn Alden's early calls. Meanwhile, John highlights how the broader TradFi world is just starting to wake up to Bitcoin's disruptive potential—despite cringe moments like Brian Armstrong pitching Bitcoin as a “new” idea or Wall Street macro types clumsily suggesting gold/oil-backed stablecoins from geopolitical rivals.Other key points:Bitcoin treasury plays are seeing early-stage momentum, with large speculative capital still sitting on the sidelines.The Genius Act, recently passed, lays the regulatory groundwork for stablecoins—some say this could bolster dollar dominance while indirectly boosting Bitcoin.Stablecoin growth is explained as a stepping stone to Bitcoin, not a competitor.Discussion on whether the classic 4-year Bitcoin cycle is dead, with some leaning toward a slower, more mature “Saylor Cycle” structure.Notable Quotes:“Listen to Bitcoiners. If you just get your 40 hours per week in, you'll know the answer to all questions in life.”“There's boredom above $100K… and retail is nowhere to be found.” Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

Zach Pardey, CEO and co-founder of Bold, a Bitcoin-focused banking platform, discusses Zach's journey into the Bitcoin space, the societal issues stemming from fiat systems, and how Bitcoin can serve as a solution. The conversation delves into the integration of Bitcoin with traditional banking, the unique offerings of Bold, including Bitcoin rewards and self-custody options, and the emerging trend of Bitcoin treasury companies. Zach emphasizes the importance of self-custody and the need for financial education in the Bitcoin space.Takeaways

0xBunzy discusses how Bitcoin's limitations drive innovation in developer tools and censorship-resistant art storage.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, @0xBunzy, Bitcoin developer and creator of foundational tools, joins us to talk about Laser Eyes, the open source wallet connection library that's become essential infrastructure; Beat Blocks, an inscription tool for putting music on Bitcoin's blockchain; and why Bitcoin's constraints spark the most creative innovations in art and developer tooling.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Opus codec compresses 40% smaller than MP3• Multiple major apps now use Laser Eyes• npm installs track Bitcoin dev growth• Beat Blocks uses recursive inscriptions• P5 library enables high-quality visuals• Bitcoin friction creates better artTimestamps:00:00 Start01:11 How does Bunzy explain his job?02:49 Laser Eyes06:39 Modulat wallet construction08:39 Beat Blocks14:24 Browser UI experience16:41 Art on Bitcoin as culture20:32 Wrap up-

This week, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Walton, Ben Werkman, and Tim Kotzman of MSTR True North to explore how forward-thinking companies are embracing Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries and revolutionizing Investor Relations in the digital age. True North is a "supergroup investment club charting the edge of the new financial frontier." Together, they discuss why adding Bitcoin to a corporate balance sheet is becoming a strategic move, how Bitcoin is reshaping financial transparency, and what the future holds for corporate communication with investors. MSTR True North founder Jeff Walton's background is in reinsurance. Follow Jeff on X at https://x.com/PunterJeff Ben Werkman is the CIO of Swan. Follow Ben on X at https://x.com/BenWerkman Tim Kotzman is an investor and host of The Bitcoin Treasuries Podcast. Follow Tim on X at https://x.com/TimKotzman  --- Who is True North? A decentralized collective of investors, analysts, and capital structure nerds exploring the outer edges of Bitcoin, $MSTR, collateralized finance and macro econ. From balance sheets to basis trades, we follow and emit signal with conviction—and a healthy disregard for conventional wisdom. Learn more at https://www.mstrtruenorth.com/about/.  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Mentor Sessions Ep.017: Derek Gaunt on How Bitcoiners can Master Negotiations with the Black Swan Group TacticsIn this Mentor Sessions episode, Derek Gaunt, a 20-year hostage negotiator and Black Swan Group expert, joins us to reveal how His and Chris Voss's proven tactics can transform your Bitcoin deals and daily life. Learn to navigate high-stakes negotiations, defuse tense conversations, and unlock powerful communication tools like mirrors, labels, and dynamic silence. From saving $16 million in a lawsuit to deciding on dinner, Derek's insights are a game-changer for Bitcoiners aiming win more. Don't miss this chance to boost your leadership, communication, and negotiating skills—hit play now!Key Topics: • Applying hostage negotiation to everyday interactions • Black Swan Group communication strategies • Tactical empathy for better Bitcoin deals • Why curiosity is your secret weapon in negotiationsChapters: • 00:00:00 - IntroductionDerek Gaunt sets the stage, debunking "win-win" and sharing his Black Swan Group expertise.• 00:00:28 - Why Negotiation Matters for BitcoinersHow Derek Gaunt and Chris Voss's skills tripled income and why Bitcoiners need them.• 00:02:27 - Derek's Hostage Negotiation BackgroundDerek shares his 20-year journey and the founding of the Black Swan Group with Chris Voss.• 00:04:41 - The Power of Tactical EmpathyWhy understanding your counterpart's worldview is key to negotiations.• 00:06:18 - High-Stakes Negotiation SuccessHow Derek's coaching saved a client $16 million in a lawsuit using Black Swan tactics.• 00:10:43 - Defusing Defenses in ConversationsUsing tactical empathy to lower defenses and enable open discussions.• 00:12:25 - Letting the Other Side Go FirstWhy curiosity and listening first unlock better outcomes.• 00:21:44 - Key Negotiation Tools: Labels, Mirrors, SilenceDerek explains how to use labels, mirrors, and dynamic silence.• 00:39:47 - Handling Difficult PersonalitiesStrategies to address counterproductive behavior respectfully in deals.• 00:43:50 - When to Walk Away from a DealDerek on spotting integrity issues and walking away from risky partnerships.• 00:46:45 - Are Hostage Negotiations the Hardest?Why Black Swan skills apply universally, from Bitcoin buys to everyday disputes.• 00:54:00 - Overcoming Objections with CuriosityHow to uncover hidden motivations in price objections using labels.• 01:06:51 - Structuring a Winning ConversationDerek's framework for Bitcoin negotiations: accusations audit, summary, proof of life.• 01:11:47 - Derek's Bitcoin Journey & Where to Find HimDerek's take on Bitcoin and how to connect with his work at Black Swan Group.About Derek Gaunt: • Book: Ego, Authority, Failure (available on Amazon and Audible)• Website: blackswanltd.com• LinkedIn: Derek Gaunt• Instagram: @derekmgaunt• Email: info@blackswanltd.com FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.io Subscribe to Mentor Sessions: Don't miss out!Follow Us:• BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions• Nathan: @theBTCmentor• Gary: @GaryLeeNYCPrevious Episode: Check out MADEX on fiat's war on art and Alberta's Bitcoin future: https://youtu.be/E93GGv5EIQs Support the Channel: Smash the like button, share with your Bitcoin crew, and subscribe for more! #Bitcoin #Negotiation #DerekGaunt #BlackSwanGroup #ChrisVoss #HostageNegotiation #TacticalEmpathy #BitcoinPodcast #CommunicationSkills #MentorSessions #BitcoinEducation #Leadership #Podcast #Crypto #Cryptocurrency

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin Price Tumbles Amid Iran-Israel War Escalation Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill Trump Slams Fed for Not Cutting Rates Texas Signs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill into Law $SMLR Plans To Buy 105,000 Bitcoins Strategy Stacks More BTC as Saylor Predicts $21 Million Bitcoin Price Can Bitcoin Defund Wars?  Read the full, free weekly newsletter at thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- References mentioned in the episode: President Trump's Post on “Successful Bombing” of Iran Iran's Foreign Prime Minister: “U.S. Crossed the Line” Iran Claims “No Nuclear Contamination from U.S. Bombings”  Iran's Parliament Officially Approves Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Bloomberg: “How Iran Could Wreak Havoc on Global Oil Trade” Fed's Jerome Powell Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged  Waller: A Fed Cut Could Come as Soon as July  Trump Pressures “Too Late Powell” to Cut in Post Trump Post Directed at Jerome Powell to Cut Rates Bessent Interview on Stablecoins and Dollar Supremacy  David Sacks Interview on GENIUS Act Passing Senate  Trump's Comments on the GENIUS Act Passing Senate Trump Urges House to Send Him the GENIUS Act ASAP Texas Signs Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill into Law Coin Stories Interview with Eric Semler and Renae Cormier  Smarter Web Company Raises 21 Million Shares  Semler Scientific Hires Bitcoin Veteran and Announces Plans DayDayCook Raises More Than $500 Million to Buy Bitcoin Alex Gladstein's Article on Fiat and Forever Wars ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

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KeywordsBitcoin, Bitcoiner, demographics, political orientation, moral foundations, self-custody, cryptocurrency, ownership, sentiment, Nakamoto ProjectSummaryIn this conversation, Rob Warren and Troy discuss the findings of a recent study on Bitcoin ownership, exploring who identifies as a Bitcoiner, the demographics of Bitcoin owners, and the political and moral orientations of this community. They delve into the implications of these findings for the future of Bitcoin, the impact of sentiment on ownership, and the role of self-custody in the growing Bitcoin ecosystem.TakeawaysThe demographics of Bitcoin ownership show a significant skew towards younger males.Political orientation does not strongly correlate with Bitcoin ownership.Bitcoiners exhibit a unique moral profile distinct from traditional political ideologies.Knowledge, trust, and perceived morality are key factors in Bitcoin ownership.The majority of Bitcoin owners are not vocal on social media, representing a silent majority.Self-custody of Bitcoin is on the rise, with millions holding their own keys.The sentiment towards Bitcoin is polarized, especially among non-owners and women.Crypto has both benefited and harmed Bitcoin's reputation.The political landscape is influencing Bitcoin ownership trends.The future of Bitcoin may see a growing acceptance across diverse political ideologies.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Philosophy02:02 Understanding Bitcoin Ownership04:31 Demographics of Bitcoin Owners06:44 Political Orientation and Bitcoin09:16 Moral Foundations of Bitcoin Owners11:28 The Silent Majority of Bitcoiners13:53 The Role of Skin in the Game16:26 Public Sentiment Towards Bitcoin18:50 Self-Custody and Bitcoin Ownership23:25 Understanding Bitcoin Ownership and Attitudes25:36 The Evolution of Bitcoin Sentiment28:04 Political Polarization and Bitcoin31:32 The Intersection of Bitcoin and Crypto42:21 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Community

In this episode of The Halving Report, host Brad Mines dives into the latest on Bitcoin's price action and market sentiment, while spotlighting the critical role of education—especially for the next generation of Bitcoiners. Brad also delivers a clear, step-by-step tutorial on how to make an on-chain Bitcoin purchase using Bitcoin Well, a trusted Bitcoin-only, non-custodial exchange based in Canada. Plus, he recaps trending Bitcoin news from Twitter/X, explores growing institutional adoption, and breaks down why now might be the time to stack sats.

Bitcoin treasury strategies are all the rage, but are they actually sustainable?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Colin and Charlie talk about the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies and their financial engineering strategies. They break down Strategy's convertible debt playbook, examine why these companies trade at premiums to their Bitcoin holdings, and debate whether this trend is sustainable or an elaborate house of cards waiting to collapse.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• MicroStrategy holds 592,100 Bitcoin• Q1 2025 revenue: $111 million • Convertible notes have 0-1% interest rates• Bitcoin needs to drop way low for liquidation• Preferred shares pay 8-10% dividends• Annual obligations: $10-20 billionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:59 Strategy (formerly micro)10:42 Types of companies15:13 Preferred stock24:57 Closed end fund dynamics-

  In this episode, Natalie Brunell sits down with Eric Semler and Renae Cormier of Semler Scientific, a Bitcoin treasury company that develops innovative technologies to detect and prevent chronic diseases. Topics discussed: Semler Scientific's mission and future, and the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. How Eric learned from Michael Saylor and Strategy mNAV premiums How Semler Scientific balances healthcare innovations and its Bitcoin strategy Semler Scientific's QuantaFlo product and how its medical business can buffer against any Bitcoin bear market Semler Scientific's aggressive Bitcoin adoption and accumulation plan Guest Bio: Semler Scientific Chairman Eric Semler is the founder of TCS Capital Management and has extensive experience as an investor and entrepreneur across various industries. Renae Cormier is the Chief Financial Officer of Semler Scientific, with a deep background in finance, investing, and accounting. Before joining Semler in 2022, she was a partner at Aravt Global and previously worked at PwC. Natalie Brunell was recently appointed to Semler Scientific's Board of Directors. ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing  

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Jeremy discusses his Miami Bitcoin office, building a staking platform directly into Bitcoin client, redesigning Bitcoin script entirely, CTV endorsement process, and why Bitcoin should make users feel dramatically more free on the day they start using it.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comJeremy Rubin joins us to talk about his secretive Miami Bitcoin office building Polybeam bridge and a Bitcoin staking platform, his controversial ideas for redesigning Bitcoin script entirely using RISC-V instead of the current "crappy programming language," his CTV endorsement process and why CAT proposals fell short, plus his theory on optimal soft fork activation timing to avoid holidays and summer vacations.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Building Bitcoin staking platform into core client• Polybeam bridge connects Bitcoin to StarkNet• CTV endorsement process received few submissions• Recommends 10 megabytes memory for new script• Early November best time for soft fork activation• In-person work more effective than remoteTimestamps:00:00 Start01:39 Working from home03:10 Jeremy's secret project04:17 Polybeam05:28 Char & Bitcoin staking07:11 Staking within the client09:58 Whiteboarding at OP_NEXT11:47 64 byte transactions28:49 Drama & Kanye30:52 CTV36:54 Softfork activation (the human version)45:21 Best day of life-

In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Dylan Leclair, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet. What you'll learn: Why Metaplanet transitioned away from hotels to a Bitcoin-first strategy   Tax advantages for Bitcoin equities based in Japan Why Metaplanet has been issuing strike warrants Metaplanet's 555 Million Plan How Michael Saylor is "fixing" the capital markets What are Strategy's $STRF, $STRK, and $STRD instruments? Why Dylan is bullish on $SMLR and other corporate Bitcoin treasuries ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Mentor Sessions Ep.016: Fiat's War on Art - How Bitcoin Can Ignite a Creative RevolutionHas fiat money turned art into a soulless scam? In this explosive episode of Mentor Sessions, Bitcoin artist MADEX reveals how centralized control has crushed creativity—from the Sistine Chapel to a banana taped to a wall—and why Bitcoin could spark a rebellion of authenticity and freedom. We dive into the dark truth of fiat's impact on art, the game-changing role of AI in creativity, and the urgent need to spend Bitcoin to build a decentralized future. Plus, MADEX shares his bold vision for an independent Alberta that could rival Dubai. Ready to rethink art, money, and power? Hit play now!Key Topics:• How fiat degrades art into a money-laundering machine• AI's double-edged sword in the creative world• Why spending Bitcoin is a revolutionary act• Alberta's potential as a Bitcoin-powered havenChapters:• 00:00:00 - IntroductionMeet MADEX as he sets the stage: fiat's chokehold on art and Bitcoin's promise of freedom.• 00:01:45 - Fiat's Degradation of ArtMADEX exposes how fiat's cost-cutting obsession strips art of soul and vision.• 00:05:27 - Centralization in the Art WorldThe dirty secret: million-dollar art sales as a fiat-fueled scam.• 00:08:35 - AI's Impact on CreativityAI's pros and cons—democratizing art or flooding it with garbage?• 00:12:52 - Bitcoin and Authentic ArtHow Bitcoin can restore value and originality to the creative process.• 00:18:59 - The Power of Spending BitcoinMADEX explains why every Bitcoin transaction is a vote for a better world.• 00:22:19 - Bitcoin in the Art SpaceMADEX's mission to signal quality and draw creators to Bitcoin.• 00:28:10 - Building a Bitcoin EconomySpending Bitcoin as an investment in a decentralized future.• 00:32:32 - Bitcoin's Reception in Art CirclesOvercoming misconceptions and showing artists Bitcoin's practical edge.• 00:37:42 - Escaping Fiat MindsetsThe lingering fiat obedience holding Bitcoiners back—and how to break free.• 00:47:11 - The Radical Choice of BitcoinWhy Bitcoin's untouchable nature shifts power back to the individual.• 00:48:37 - Alberta's Bitcoin FutureMADEX's dream of an independent Alberta thriving on Bitcoin and resources.• 01:06:52 - Upcoming Projects & EventsFrom BTC Prague to fiat galleries, where to catch MADEX next.About MADEX:• Website: madex.art • Twitter: @SpaceBullFREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.ioFITSCRIPT is built by Bitcoiners for high performing men who want sovereignty over their health. Visit https://qrco.de/bfzjmaSubscribe to Mentor Sessions, Don't miss out!Follow Us: • BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions • Nathan: @theBTCmentor • Gary: @GaryLeeNYCPrevious Episode: Loved this? Check out Knut Svanholm on Bitcoin philosophy and freedom: https://youtu.be/6KJBx63UkBESupport the Channel: Smash the like button, share with your Bitcoin crew, and subscribe for more! #Bitcoin #Art #Freedom #Decentralization #MentorSessions #BitcoinArt #IndependentAlberta #CreativeRevolution #SoundMoney #Alberta #Objectivism #BitcoinEducation #MADEX #Libertarian #SelfCustody #MentorSessions #Freedom #Podcast #Crypto #Cryptocurrency

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: U.S. Stablecoin Momentum Heats Up Could Amazon and Walmart Issue Stablecoins? Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin Could Become World Reserve Currency Paul Tudor Jones Recommends Bitcoin for Inflation Protection Inflation of Steak Prices Has Soared - Bitcoin Could Have Protected Your Purchasing Power SEC Chair: “Right to Self-Custody is a Foundational American Value.”  ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Block to Launch Bitcoin Payments on Square Shopify to Launch Stablecoin Payments with Coinbase Steak n' Shake COO Comments on Bitcoin Success President Trump Addresses Coinbase Summit Bessent Predicts Stablecoin Market Cap to Exceed $2 Trillion Amazon & Walmart Considering Stablecoin Implementations Senate Votes to Move Forward with the GENIUS Act  Senate to Hold Final Vote on GENIUS Act on Tuesday  Parker Lewis's Tweet on Local Steak Inflation  TFTC Launches Bitcoin Web Browser Extension  Bank of America Chart on Disruptive Technologies  Bitcoin Network Successfully Mines 900,000th Block  SEC Clears Trump Media to Buy Bitcoin for Treasury Brian Armstrong: Bitcoin Could be Reserve Currency  SEC Chair's Comments on Right to Self-Custody BTC Paul Tudor Jones' Interview on BloombergTV ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

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Charlie and Colin demolish every popular Bitcoin price model - stock-to-flow, rainbow charts, power law, and Metcalfe's law. Why they're all wrong and what might actually work this cycle.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin break down every major Bitcoin price prediction model and explain why they're all fundamentally flawed. From Plan B's broken stock-to-flow to Giovanni's power law obsession, rainbow charts, and Metcalfe's law - we expose the problems with each approach and introduce Charlie's new "institutional structured bid corridor" theory for this cycle.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Stock-to-flow predicted $1M by 2025 - failed• Rainbow chart undefeated since 2013• Power law predicts $100K by 2028 latest • Metcalfe's law broken by ETF adoption• Hyper-bitcoinization chart shows $100B BTC• Institutional money creating price channelsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:34 Price Models02:09 Stock to Flow10:48 Rainbow Chart14:59 Arch Network15:31 Power Law21:40 Metcalfe's Law28:03 Hyperbitcoinization Model30:47 Institutional Structure Bid Corridor Model-

Are you new to or looking to upgrade a self-custody protocol? $ BTC 104,825 Block Height 901,083 Today's guest on the show is Robert Segers, who joins me to discuss how he established Bitsaga to assist those in need of a Bitcoin Self-custody protocol. Why does Rob believe the best part of the service that bitsaga offers is 'peace of mind?' What tools does Rob recommend and, more importantly, what does he not recommend? Find out if this is a service for you by following Rob on Twitter @Bitsagarob and learn more about his services here: https://bitsaga.be/ A huge thank you to Rob for all his continued efforts to educate people about Bitcoin! ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pods via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m ----- CONFERENCES 2025; BTC PRAGUE 19TH - 21ST JUNE 2025 https://btcprague.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% BALTIC HONEY BADGER 9th - 10th AUGUST - RIGA. https://baltichoneybadger.com/ USE CODE BITTEN -10% BTC HELSINKI 15TH - 16TH AUGUST 2025 https://btchel.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% -------- PAY WITH FLASH: Accept Bitcoin on your website or platform with no-code and low-code integrations. https://paywithflash.com/ RELAI - STACK SATS - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io - USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount. PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

Nick from Gamma explains how Bitcoin ordinals differ from traditional NFTs and introduces Signals - a platform solving the broken price discovery process that forces users to jump through ridiculous hoops just to buy digital collectibles.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNick, co-founder of Gamma, joins us to talk about the broken NFT market discovery process and how their new platform Signals fixes the ridiculous whitelist system. We dive into Bitcoin ordinals vs traditional NFTs, why inscriptions are superior to off-chain storage, and how auction-style price discovery creates fairer markets for creators and collectors.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Tens of thousands of Bitcoin nodes store inscriptions• 2021 marked peak NFT hype cycle craze• Most NFT data stored on centralized servers• Signals uses auction clearing price model• Bitcoin inscriptions permanently on-chain• Traditional NFTs just track ownershipTimestamps00:00 Start00:49 Inscribing Vegas conference02:47 NFT market currently05:45 Market participants11:44 Why are Ordinals & Inscriptions interesting?20:36 Arch Network21:08 Price discovery (it's harder than it looks)29:09 Signals Art39:54 Blockspace40:43 Is a market equilibrium possible?45:05 Wrap up47:53 Invite code #BS2-

In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Katie Ananina aka "Katie the Russian" on X—CMO of CitizenX and founder of Plan B Passport—about why having a “Plan B” passport isn't just a travel trick but a true safety net when geopolitics shift. What you'll learn about: Katie's entrepreneurial roots in Russia after the USSR's collapse How “Plan B Passports” give you a backup plan when borders change Why second-citizenship by investment is becoming more popular   The basics of "flag theory" and why diversifying your citizenship matters Key geopolitical trends to watch before picking a passport Broken immigration systems and the rise of microstates The future of flexible citizenship models ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing  

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Musk and Trump at odds over a $3 trillion spending bill and its deficit impact Semler Scientific, Metaplanet and Strategy all added millions in BTC to their treasuries Strategy upsizes $STRD offering U.K. proposes lifting its retail ban on Bitcoin ETFs South Korea's new president supports Bitcoin JPMorgan will let clients use Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral and include Bitcoin in net-worth calculations and more! ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Sign up today with our referral link to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Elon Musk's Tweet on Fiscal Spending Bill  Lyn Alden's Keynote Presentation from Bitcoin 2025 Semler Scientific Announces New Bitcoin Buy Metaplanet's 555 Million Plan Presentation Deck Strategy's Stride $STRD Perpetual Preferred Stock Strategy Buys Another 1,045 Bitcoin  Strategy Raises $1 Billion in Stride Offering Strategy's Stride Offering Filing FCA Lifts Ban on Spot Bitcoin ETFs for the UK FCA Proposes to Lift Ban on Bitcoin Derivative Products California Bill Prevents State from Selling Idle Bitcoin Eric Peterson's Tweet on New California Bill  Pro-Bitcoin President Wins Election in South Korea  South Korea Ranks Number Two for Trading Volume Circle Enjoys Wildly Successful IPO in First Day of Trading Gemini Files Confidential S-1 to Go Public via IPO JPMorgan to Include Bitcoin in Net Worth Calculations ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Crypto kidnappings & "wrench attacks" are surging globally. Charlie & Colin break down real cases, from Ledger CEO torture to NYC penthouse hostage drama, plus essential security tips to protect yourself from physical Bitcoin theft.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin dive deep into the dark side of crypto wealth - the rising amount of physical attacks, kidnappings, and torture targeting Bitcoin holders. From the Ledger co-founder's mutilation in France to wild NYC penthouse hostage situations involving crack cocaine and air fryers, they explore real cases and share Jameson Lopp's security wisdom.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Ledger co-founder kidnapped 2 days, fingers cut• American tourist lost $125K in London scam• Italian held 17 days, $28M crypto extorted• 90+ officers in French rescue operation• Attacks started with Hal Finney in 2014• Most incidents happen in Europe/AsiaTimestamps:00:00 Start01:08 What is a wrench attack?05:33 Jameson Lopp08:19 3 Types of attacks09:34 Kidnapping (Ledger Case)12:19 Kidnapping (French Father Case)13:03 Attempted Abduction (France Daughter of CEO)14:59 Arch Network15:31 Wrench Attack Tracker19:10 Hostage (American Tourist London)22:08 Different custody setups24:34 Hostage (Kentucky Crypto King)30:58 Best practices-

How did a 200 year old empire perform economic trade with spoons and gold dust? $ BTC 104,000 Block Height 900,041 Today's guest on the show is Stefan Briggs who joins me to talk about how helping out a friend clear an attic led him down an incredible rabbit hole of sound money and bitcoin. Who were the Asante empire and what were they using to perform economic trade for 200 years? Why did Stefan feel a need to write up an article about his discovery and what parallels does he draw between bitcoin and gold dust? How did Stefan fall into the Bitcoin Rabbit hole and why did he quit his corporate career? Huge thank you to Stefan for stepping up and contributing to Bitcoin education! Read Stefan's article here; https://substack.com/home/post/p-160442189 Follow Stefan on Twitter - @Stefbriggs NOSTR - npub1kpqg9trvk4uqypn548gzaz02667dtz0s9ughmd8v05ung2d4c4dsw706vx ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS - https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Support the pods via @fountain_app -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n The Once Bitten YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Princey21m Shills and Mench's: CONFERENCES 2025; BTC PRAGUE 19TH - 21ST JUNE 2025 https://btcprague.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% BTC HELSINKI 15TH - 16TH AUGUST 2025 https://btchel.com/ USE CODE BITTEN - 10% PAY WITH FLASH. Accept Bitcoin on your website or platform with no-code and low-code integrations. https://paywithflash.com/ RELAI - STACK SATS - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - SELF CUSTODY YOUR BITCOIN - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40 SWAN BITCOIN - www.swan.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io - USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount. PLEBEIAN MARKET - BUY AND SELL STUFF FOR SATS; https://plebeian.market/ @PlebeianMarket

Vortex returns to discuss Bitcoin's future, soft fork upgrades like CTV, the dangers of cult personalities, and why Bitcoin development must continue despite political resistance in this technical deep dive.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comVortex joins us to talk about Bitcoin's unfinished evolution, the critical need for soft fork upgrades like CTV and check sig from stack, parallels between Roger Ver and Michael Saylor's influence, lessons from the block size war, and why technical development can't stop despite growing political resistance within the Bitcoin community.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Bitcoin at $110,000 feels eerily casual in 2025• CTV has $500k+ bug bounty with no exploits found• Only 3-5% of global population has used Bitcoin• Next cycle could see $2M+ Bitcoin price target• ETFs defined this cycle; governments next• Lightning needs upgrades for high-fee environmentsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:20 The RETURN of Vortex03:47 Blocksize War vs Now08:41 Roger Ver & Micheal Saylor14:56 Why not big blocks?19:38 UASF (user activated soft fork)20:47 CTV + CSFS24:49 Current state of Bitcoin31:50 Protecting your psyche-

Natalie Brunell is joined by Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, for a deep-dive conversation on sound money, Bitcoin's future, and his upcoming book, The Gold Standard. Topics discussed include: An inside look at The Gold Standard and whether Saifedean believes a gold-backed framework may reemerge Wealth concentration under fiat vs Bitcoin The rise of corporate Bitcoin treasuries and the broader institutionalization of Bitcoin Why we don't need inflationary money Is Bitcoin infinitely divisible? Why Saifedean thinks we're approaching a Bitcoin cycle top right now Saif's reaction to selling over 1 million copies of The Bitcoin Standard and its impact on the ecosystem Guest Bio: @saifedean is an economist and professor of economics at the Lebanese American University. He is the author of The Bitcoin Standard, which has become a seminal work on Bitcoin's role in monetary history, and now The Gold Standard, exploring the case for a return to gold-backed money. Follow Saif on X at https://x.com/saifedean  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

The Bitcoin Conference returned to Las Vegas bigger than ever, drawing over 30,000 Bitcoiners and showcasing political heavyweights championing crypto's future. Vice President JD Vance outlined the administration's bold crypto agenda, emphasizing Bitcoin's role as a bulwark against financial tyranny, inflation, and elite control. David Sacks updated progress on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while Eric and Don Jr. Trump discussed their family's deep dive into Bitcoin, predicting record highs. Plus, embattled NYC Mayor Eric Adams pitched "bit bonds," hoping to restore the city as a crypto hub. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBreakdownBW Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/thebreakdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownBW