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The government keeps getting robbed of its own Bitcoin and a new bill wants to fix that. The BPI team breaks down the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA): what it would do for Treasury custody standards, why it has Democratic co-sponsors, and why they're bullish it could pass the House. They also cover the wave of digital-asset departures shaking up DC, from Hester Peirce to Paul Grewal. They also cover Kimi K3, China's open-source push, and the data center fight.

Is China's open-source AI strategy a values shift or a game-theoretic bluff? On this episode of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the BPI team argues it's the latter and explains what happens when Chinese chips catch up to Nvidia. They dig into the Dean Ball vs. David Sacks debate over regulating Chinese models, "FINRA for AI," and the commoditization of intelligence. Plus: the first hearing on the American Reserve Modernization Act and the future of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

A bi-weekly news show informing you on the latest in Bitcoin, privacy and open source tech hosted by Ungovernables, Max and Q. AOBFreedom.Tech launch reminderKeyOS v1.3 now publicly availableNEWSIndia orders GitHub to take down BitChat's source code; Internet Freedom Foundation calls it unconstitutional - TFTC: India BitChat GitHub takedown, I4C, IFF / CoinDeskFourth Circuit says border agents can hand-search your phone with zero suspicion, as a man is prosecuted for a duress-wipe - EFF: Fourth Circuit says border agents can search your phone by hand, no suspicion required / TechCrunch: US accuses American of wiping his phone with a duress password at the borderSenate Democrats kill the CLARITY Act before recess; the developer safe harbor (Section 604) stalls with it - TFTC: CLARITY Act rejected, Bitcoin ownership surpasses goldState Department launches a "Freedom Tech" program with BPI, Palantir, and Anduril as founding partners - Bitcoin Magazine: State Department tech program with BitcoinBlock open-sources Buzz: a Nostr-native, keypair-identity workspace for humans and AI agents - LINKBIP-110 approaches its mandatory signaling window with support under 1%, and enforcing nodes staring at a minority fork - TFTC: BIP-110 enters mandatory signaling window below 1% hashrateRELEASESBitcoin core / protocolbtcd v0.26.2 - 2026-07-25Security-hardening for the Go full node: stricter PSBT/input parsing, Schnorr and WIF validation, rejection of malformed bech32, tighter inbound admission.Hardware / signingKeystone 3 v3.0.0 - 2026-07-21Major firmware across all variants of the airgapped open-source signer: reworked passcode/recovery flow, stronger validation, upgraded security policies. Reproducible with published checksums.Trezor Suite v26.7.2 - 2026-07-22Firmware security updates plus a lower 0.2 sat/vB minimum fee and cancel-pending-transaction support.Nunchuk 2.7.1 - 2026-07-16Collaborative-custody multisig wallet. 2.7.0 (07-15) added self-custodial USDT on Liquid and Trezor Bluetooth support; 2.7.1 is bug fixes on top. On-lens for multisig self-custody.Bitkey App 2026.11.0 - 2026-07-14Block's consumer hardware wallet. Release highlights its Emergency Access (recovery/inheritance) path; full notes hosted off-repo at bitkey.world/releases.LightningCore Lightning v26.06.6 - 2026-07-22Patch release (26.06.3-5 pulled over broken PyPI publishing). Now rejects channels reusing an existing funding outpoint, closing a channel-security edge case.LNDg v1.11.0 - 2026-07-26Self-hosted LND dashboard: peer-offline reporting, auto re-index on data migration, historic failed-HTLC data via API. Update logging config on upgrade.Zeus v13.1.3 - 2026-07-21Point release / version bump on the 13.1 line for the self-custodial Lightning wallet.LNbits v1.5.6 - 2026-07-15Minor patch on 1.5.5 (payments extension-field refactor and fixes) for the self-hosted Lightning accounts system.Lightning Labs Wavelength - 2026-07-21A toolkit for adding self-custodial bitcoin (and stablecoin) payments to any application, designed to create the best developer experience for humans and agents.EcashCashu TS v5.0.0-rc.5 - 2026-07-23RC for the major v5 of the reference TS Cashu library: NUT-18 payment requests (PaymentRequestBuilder), mint-preference support, hardened P2PK validation, integer fee math. Foundational for ecash wallets.Nutshell 0.20.3 - 2026-07-22Reference mint/wallet: Pay-to-Blinded-Key (lock ecash to a receiver without revealing their pubkey to the mint), a Spark L2 backend, and a false-UNPAID melt-race fix. DB migration, back up first.Fedimint v0.12.0-beta.0 - 2026-07-23Beta pre-release of the federated ecash / community-custody protocol. Flagged unstable, no upgrade guarantee. "In the pipeline," not production. (Admin UI: Fedimint UI v0.7.4, adds arm64 image.)On-chain privacy / coinjoinWasabi Wallet v2.8.1 - 2026-07-22Now receives to Taproot addresses by default (a real "state of the network" adoption nudge, four-plus years post-activation), adds Linux AppImage, on top of 2.8.0's serverless P2P filter sync.Ashigaru Desktop v1.1.2 - 2026-07-25Whirlpool coinjoin QoL: live Tor/Electrum status, one-click connect, faster startup, self-clearing coordinator banner.JoinMarket-NG 0.34.2 - 2026-07-20Actively-maintained modern fork of JoinMarket: safe expired-fidelity-bond handling, correct frozen-UTXO reporting, multi-wallet RPC routing.Bitcoin Safe 2.1.1 - 2026-07-20Multisig/single-sig desktop wallet: UI fixes and improved Debian build reproducibility.P2P / no-KYCBisq 1.10.4 - 2026-07-24Mandatory security update for the decentralized no-KYC exchange (audit findings): signed DAO block providers, stricter blind-vote/dispute validation, re-enabled BSQ swaps. Required to keep trading.Bull Bitcoin 6.12.4 - 2026-07-24Bug-fix for the no-account self-custodial app (iOS startup-lockup fix). The feature release was 6.12.2 (UTXO/coin-control, Coldcard NFC, BitBox02 Nova BLE, sub-1 sat/vB).Vexl v1.45.1 - 2026-07-21Point release of the contacts-based no-KYC P2P trading app (small fixes).Peach Bitcoin 0.69.0 (381) - 2026-07-23Latest build of the no-KYC P2P Bitcoin marketplace (rolling 0.69.0 build increments 379/380/381 across the fortnight). Verify the build-tag slug before publishing (parentheses in the tag).Self-hosting / infraBTCPay Server v2.4.1 - 2026-07-23Self-hosted no-KYC payment processor: BIP-329 label import, editable invoice comments, refund-email triggers, RTL UI, restored Boltcard payments.Start9 StartOS v0.4.0 - 2026-07-24Major: a complete ground-up rewrite of StartOS, out of public beta after six years, billed as the "correct architecture for sovereign computing." Note: the only upgrade path is a fresh install (no in-place migration). One of the biggest self-hosting stories of the fortnight.Liquid GDK release_0.77.7 - 2026-07-20Blockstream's wallet SDK: libwally + Tor bumps, macOS/iOS cross-compile, single-sig gap-limit fee fix.Privacy stack / PayjoinPayjoin Dev Kit payjoin-cli 1.0.0-rc.1 - 2026-07-23RC for the reference Payjoin CLI, synced to payjoin 1.0.0-rc.6. Signals the v1.0 Payjoin stack nearing release (breaks common-input-ownership heuristics on-chain).NostrAmber v6.3.0 - 2026-07-20Android Nostr remote signer (keeps your nsec off client apps): grouped/collapsible multi-request approvals, a log-disabling privacy mode, built-in Tor, NIP-65 relay prefetch.Wallets (self-custody)BlueWallet 8.0.1 - 2026-07-21Major v8 line: iOS 26 UI refresh, BC-UR v2 airgap scanning (OneKey/Keystone), Unchained multisig cosigner import, 19 new languages, crypto-js replaced with @noble. Broad user base. Confirm the exact tag slug before publishing.Cake Wallet 6.3.2 - 2026-07-24Non-custodial BTC/Monero wallet: home-screen recent history, better OpenAlias/ENS/Unstoppable alias resolution, faster Zcash sync.EDUCATIONWhat Is a UTXO, and Why Does It Matter for Bitcoin Privacy? - 2026-07-25Community explainer thread on Stacker News. The useful part is the top response, which walks through how receive-and-spend patterns fingerprint you and where coinjoin actually helps. Good raw material for a plain-English UTXO segment, which pairs with the Wasabi and Ashigaru releases and gives newer listeners the vocabulary before the coinjoin talk.Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #415 - 2026-07-24Two items worth surfacing. Fabian Jahr's draft BIP459 proposes full aggregation of BIP340 schnorr signatures using DahLIAS, combining multiple signatures into a single 64-byte aggregate, with cross-input signature aggregation as a downstream possibility. And libsecp256k1 #1765 adds an optional BIP352 silent-payments module supporting receiver scanning from only the scan secret and spend pubkey, so the spend private key stays offline. 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https://rhr.tv/stream Court Sets Hearing for Bitcoin Policy Institute Intervention in Noah Doe Abandoned Coins Case https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/2077864781894050294 Bitcoin Policy Institute Q2 2026 Quarterly Report: AI Influence Ops, CLARITY Protections, and Satoshi Scholars https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/q2-2026-quarterly-report Bitcoin Battlefield: Live 3D Visualization Turning BTC Order Flow into a War https://bitcoin-battlefield.pages.dev/ AnchorWatch Launches Multi-Institution Custody with CoinCorner, BitGo, and Lloyd's Insurance https://x.com/rob1ham/status/2077005052510662958 ZEUS Lightning Economics Report: The Bridge Between Bitcoin's Two Identities https://zeusln.com/lightning-economics Left Debanks Right, Right Debanks Left https://x.com/ODELLXYZ/status/2077916269991383426 Burma | More Than 100 Bank Accounts Frozen The military junta in Burma froze the bank accounts of more than 100 companies, including firms involved in car imports, fuel, agriculture, gemstones, and import-export companies. Business owners and individuals were also summoned for questioning to Nay Pyi Taw, the capital, where the military junta is headquartered. FinancialFreedomReport.org Cove Wallet v1.3.0: Passkey Cloud Backup, Progressive Scanner, and Onboarding Improvements https://github.com/bitcoinppl/cove/releases/tag/v1.3.0 JoinMarket-NG 0.34.0: Fee Quantization Defaults, Automatic CoinJoin History Import, and Security Hardening https://github.com/joinmarket-ng/joinmarket-ng/releases/tag/0.34.0 OpenClaw v2026.7.1: Major Control UI Overhaul, Onboarding, and Expanded Model Support https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.7.1 Nunchuk Android 2.7.1: Self-Custodial USDT on Liquid and Trezor Bluetooth Support https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/android.2.7.1 Ashigaru 1.1.1 https://github.com/linkinparkrulz/ashigaru-desktop/releases/tag/v1.1.1 Truth Social to Sell Faster Access to Trump's Market-Moving Posts via Truth API https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/07/16/truth-social-will-sell-investors-faster-access-trumps-market-moving-posts/ White House Teleprompter Operator Made Over $100K Betting on Trump's Speeches https://abcnews.com/US/white-house-teleprompter-operator-made-100k-betting-trumps/story?id=134764573 29 Countries Sign Agreement to Establish World AI Cooperation Organization https://www.reuters.com/world/china/twenty-nine-countries-sign-agreement-establish-global-ai-cooperation-body-2026-07-16/ Federal Reserve Announces Leadership of Five Task Forces to Advance Monetary Policy https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20260709a.htm AI 2040: Plan A – Delay Superintelligence Until 2040 with Full Research Transparency https://ai-2040.com/ DoorDash Opens CLI for AI Agents to Order Food Directly https://x.com/andyfang/status/2077516962515599799 .ME Registry Temporarily Suspends telegram.org Domain Over Sanctions, Then Restores It https://x.com/domainme/status/2077077395777994942 3:33 - The show must go on 11:03 - Dashboard and air filters 16:08 - Noah Doe 20:43 - BPI quarterly report 37:03 - Bitcoin battlefield 38:43 - AnchorWatch 42:13 - LN economics 56:28 - HRF Story of the Week 1:01:43 - Software updates 1:08:23 - Trump insider trading 1:13:33 - Fed task forces 1:14:53 - AI 2040 1:15:53 - DoorDash CLI 1:18:08 - Telegram .ME suspension Shoutout to our sponsors: Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

【本集為 EP348 的 AI 中文翻譯版，原始訪談為全英語，我們透過 AI 將音軌翻譯成中文，方便習慣中文的聽眾收聽。在轉譯過程中，部分語音的語速與發音可能略有機器感，還請多多包涵。】 比特幣現在不只是投資商品，它已經開始成為國家的戰略儲備資產！ 過去大家談比特幣，可能多半想到價格、ETF、交易所、挖礦、幣圈牛熊市。可是近幾年，在美國國會、華府智庫、甚至各國央行與政府部門，比特幣已經開始被放進更高層次的政策討論裡：包括金融主權、外匯儲備、國家安全、能源基礎建設，以及面對地緣政治風險時的資產韌性。今天我們會從美國比特幣政策、台灣外匯存底、地緣政治風險、穩定幣、比特幣挖礦，一路談到台灣在下一階段數位資產政策中的位置。 歡迎今天的兩位來賓：BPI 董事總經理 Conner Brown、BPI 研究員、Bridger 創辦人暨執行長 Jacob Langenkamp 【寶博朋友說千萬粉絲專屬社群頻道 Discord 開張啦

Dans cet épisode de "Comment j'ai réussi?", Stéphane Pedrazzi reçoit Benoît Dubertret, fondateur de Nexdot et directeur de recherche au CNRS. Spécialiste des boîtes quantiques, il nous fait découvrir comment ces matériaux révolutionnaires, à l'échelle nanométrique, ouvrent la voie à des applications industrielles concrètes et durables.Après avoir brillé pendant six ans aux États-Unis, au MIT, à Princeton et à l'université Rockefeller, Benoît Dubertret a choisi de revenir en France, porté par la conviction de contribuer au rayonnement de son pays. Il nous confie les raisons de ce choix, entre attrait pour l'équilibre de vie à la française et volonté de s'engager pour l'avenir de la recherche et de l'innovation tricolores.Il commence par nous expliquer, avec des mots simples, ce que sont ces fameuses boîtes quantiques. Composées de semi-conducteurs à l'échelle nanométrique, elles possèdent des propriétés uniques d'interaction avec la lumière, permettant d'absorber, de transformer ou d'émettre des photons. C'est grâce à ces caractéristiques que les boîtes quantiques ont déjà révolutionné certains secteurs, comme l'éclairage avec les LED bleues, récompensées par le prix Nobel de physique en 2014.Aujourd'hui, les boîtes quantiques sont également au cœur de l'innovation dans l'industrie des télévisions. L'invité nous révèle que les téléviseurs QLED de Samsung, désormais largement répandus, contiennent ces matériaux qui permettent d'obtenir des couleurs bien plus riches et éclatantes.Mais les applications des boîtes quantiques ne s'arrêtent pas là. Chez Nextdot, lui et son équipe ont développé un vernis transparent, à base de ces matériaux, qui permet de protéger les parfums de la dégradation causée par les rayons UV. Alors que les parfumeurs utilisent traditionnellement des molécules chimiques potentiellement néfastes, ce filtre UV naturel offre une solution plus écologique et efficace pour préserver la qualité des parfums.Malgré les bénéfices évidents, il déplore que l'industrie du parfum peine encore à s'emparer de cette innovation. Les changements de process et d'étiquetage qu'elle implique freinent son adoption, mais Benoît reste confiant dans la capacité de cette solution à s'imposer à terme.L'autre application phare développée par Nextdot concerne les cellules photovoltaïques. En ajoutant une couche de boîtes quantiques au dos des panneaux solaires, l'entreprise parvient à améliorer leur rendement énergétique de 2% - un bond considérable qui se traduit par des gains de plus de 80 millions d'euros par an pour un seul de leurs clients, une entreprise américaine pionnière dans la fabrication de panneaux hors de Chine.Benoît Dubertret souligne l'importance du soutien de la BPI et des fonds européens pour permettre à Nextdot de franchir le cap de l'industrialisation, un défi de taille pour les start-ups issues de la recherche. Il évoque également les défis liés au coût de l'électricité en Europe, qui pénalise l'industrie chimique, et plaide pour une meilleure allocation de l'électricité décarbonée au profit de secteurs stratégiques.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

https://rhr.tv/stream Bitcoin Crowdfunding for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Supplies https://x.com/pakovm/status/2070254848814288935 Strike Now Authorized Under MiCA Across All 27 EU Countries https://x.com/jackmallers/status/2072353197650518196 Bark Wallet Solves Offchain State Backups with Encrypted Snapshots https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2072386304642286029 Blink Wallet Introduces Non-Custodial Accounts https://blink.sv/blog/non-custodial-accounts-in-blink-wallet Calvin Kim Receives OpenSats Long-Term Support Grant https://opensats.org/blog/calvin-kim-receives-lts-grant OpenSats Developer Spotlight: Egge (Coco) https://opensats.org/blog/developer-spotlight-egge-coco OpenSats Developer Spotlight: Rajarshi Maitra https://opensats.org/blog/developer-spotlight-rajarshi-maitra OpenSats Grant Map https://opensats.org/map BitGo CEO Announces ~15% Workforce Reduction for Strategic Focus https://x.com/mikebelshe/status/2070240967479996463 Strategy Announces Digital Credit Capital Framework https://www.strategy.com/press/strategy-announces-digital-credit-capital-framework_06-29-2026 Cambodia Launches Smart Policing Initiative in Phnom Penh Cambodia's Ministry of Interior formally launched a China-backed “Smart Police” initiative in the capital city of Phnom Penh. The new policing system will connect 487 cameras equipped with AI-powered identity and vehicle tracking and send all video feeds into a new centralized command center. To support the rollout, Chinese-backed regional security partners are providing financial and technical support for the project and have pledged to expand the camera grid in the future. Cambodian officials say the project will protect residents and tourists. But in a country where dissent is overtly and systematically punished, these new AI-powered systems can easily double as a surveillance machine capable of identifying anyone who criticizes the ruling party. FinancialFreedomReport.org Ashigaru Terminal v1.0.0 Released: Whirlpool Coinjoin Client Built from Sparrow https://ashigaru.rs/news/release-terminal-v1-0-0/ COLDCARD 5.5.1 and 1.4.1Q Firmware: BIP-322 Proof of Reserves, WIF Store, and Secure Notes Upgrades https://blog.coinkite.com/coldcard-5.5.1-1.4.1q-release/ Wasabi Wallet v2.8.0 Release https://github.com/WalletWasabi/WalletWasabi/releases/tag/v2.8.0 Noah v0.1.3 Release https://github.com/smolcars/noah/releases/tag/v0.1.3 New Checkout Method for in Person BTCPay Stores https://x.com/MrKukks/status/2072677988026421484 Bitcoin Core secp256k1 Pull Request #1884 https://github.com/bitcoin-core/secp256k1/pull/1884 Tails 7.9.1 Release https://tails.net/news/version_7.9.1/ Open Standard Introduces Open USD https://joinopenstandard.com/blog/introducing-open-usd The Secret History of Polymarket – Part 1: DARPA, Thiel, and Prediction Market Origins https://unlimitedhangout.com/2026/06/investigative-series/the-secret-history-of-polymarket-part-1/ Claude Code Accused of Hiding China Proxy Fingerprints Inside System Prompts https://www.internationalcyberdigest.com/claude-code-accused-of-hiding-china-proxy-fingerprints-inside-system-prompts/ Foreign Influence Campaign Against American AI – Part II: Singham Ground Game https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/foreign-influence-campaign-against-american-ai-part-ii-singham-ground-game AI Drones Rapidly Restoring Degraded Land in Brazil (MORFO) https://x.com/alex_verem/status/2072001777487196662 Home Mining Playbook: https://www.tftc.io/home-mining-energy-playbook 3:33 - Sweaty rip 6:38 - Dashboard 9:28 - Venezuela relief 14:28 - Strike EU 16:13 - Bark 18:43 - Blink 23:23 - Open USD 27:13 - OpenSats 31:03 - BitGo layoffs 32:28 - Strategy update 33:58 - HRF Story of the Week 38:43 - Boosts 44:18 - Software updates 47:58 - Secret history of Polymarket 53:18 - BPI foreign AI 59:38 - MORFO Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Strike https://strike.me/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ Salt of the Earth https://drinksote.com/rhr Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/marty Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

比特幣現在不只是投資商品，它已經開始成為國家的戰略儲備資產！ 過去大家談比特幣，可能多半想到價格、ETF、交易所、挖礦、幣圈牛熊市。可是近幾年，在美國國會、華府智庫、甚至各國央行與政府部門，比特幣已經開始被放進更高層次的政策討論裡：包括金融主權、外匯儲備、國家安全、能源基礎建設，以及面對地緣政治風險時的資產韌性。今天我們會從美國比特幣政策、台灣外匯存底、地緣政治風險、穩定幣、比特幣挖礦，一路談到台灣在下一階段數位資產政策中的位置。 歡迎今天的兩位來賓：BPI 董事總經理 Conner Brown、BPI** **研究員、Bridger創辦人暨執行長 Jacob Langenkamp - - - - - -- - - - - - 【寶博朋友說千萬粉絲專屬社群頻道 Discord 開張啦

Et si l'urgence climatique se jouait aussi dans les coulisses, là où on bricole un prototype, où on se trompe, et où on recommence ?Pour ce nouvel épisode d'Open Startup enregistré en public au BOPE coworking de Bordeaux, en partenariat avec Team for the Planet, j'ai réuni deux entrepreneurs qui font de la transition écologique un terrain de jeu très concret.

Rep. Nick Begich, R-Alaska, reached Congress by an unusual route: founding software companies and holding Bitcoin since 2013. BPI's David Zell sat down with him at PubKey to talk about how a builder's instincts shape the way he legislates, his bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the U.S., and the policy questions AI is raising faster than Washington can answer.The conversation covers everything from Begich's 440 coins on Mt. Gox to the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA). They dive into the ~93-year cycle of global reserve currencies, the "untethering" of money from scarcity, and Begich's belief that AI's hardest problem is the "disintermediation of purpose" rather than unemployment. They close on UBI, Alaska's Permanent Fund as a model of citizen ownership, and what's next for the budget and healthcare.Guest: Rep. Nick Begich, R-AlaskaHost: David Zell, Bitcoin Policy InstituteRecorded at PubKey DCCHAPTERS:0:00 Intro: A Founder Comes to Congress1:21 From Baylor to Ford to Building a Software Company5:17 Finding Bitcoin in 2013 & Surviving Mt. Gox6:44 The Founder's Mindset vs. the Zero-Sum Worldview13:56 ARMA: The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve19:25 The "Untethering Event": Scarcity, Inflation & the Debt Spiral25:58 AI's Promise, Peril & the "Disintermediation of Purpose"31:59 Open-Source AI, China & Catastrophic Misuse Risk39:14 Drawing the Regulatory Line & the "Bitcoin of AI"42:25 UBI vs. Alaska's Permanent Fund: "Universal Basic Investment"49:43 What's Next: The Budget, Healthcare & Quantum#Bitcoin #BitcoinPolicy #ARMA #NickBegich #AIPolicy #DigitalAssets #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BPI #Crypto #MonetaryPolicyDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

I was on a panel with veteran geologist Brent Cook earlier in the week and something he said rather struck me.“It's shaping up to be a brutal summer for mining companies.”Brent CookLooking at the chart below, it's hard to disagree.The Gold Miners Bullish Percent Index has fallen to zero.Not 5 or 10, but zero. That's lower in the in the crash of 2008 and during the Covid panic. It has only ever reached this level during the darkest days of the great gold bear market of 2011-16, and even then only twice.This chart measures the percentage of gold mining stocks that are on Point & Figure buy signals. If every stock is on a buy signal, the reading is 100. If none are, the reading is zero.A reading of zero does not mean prices cannot fall further, only that not a single stock in the index is in a technical uptrend.Readings like this only occur at moments of extreme pessimism. But what makes today's reading so unusual is the backdrop.In 2008, everything was crashing. In 2013 and 2015, gold itself was in a vicious bear market. During the Covid panic everything was crashing. Today, gold's above $4,000; silver's above $60.The fundamentals for higher prices - central bank buying, irretrievable government spending and, in the case of silver, industrial demand - remain. Yet the mining shares are in the swanny.And these are monthly charts. Such extremes take time to develop. Daily and weekly indicators can hit zero fairly easily. Monthly indicators rarely do.This is an extraordinary breadth washout. Why is it happening?Inflation (in the true meaning of the word)When gold and silver went bananas late last year and early this, mining companies took advantage of the frenzy, as they always do, to raise capital. Bucket loads were raised.Typically in Canada there is a four-month hold after a capital raise. It means that capital raised in January, for example, only came free trading last month and capital raised in February is only coming free trading now.Somebody has to buy all that paper, and, if they don't, prices fall until somebody does buy it.Add that to the broader decline in the underlying metals prices, especially gold and silver, and you can see why junior mining is having such a rough time of it, and why Brent thinks things are going to get brutal.Too much paper.Not enough people to buy it.The sector simply needs time to digest all that paper. Another leg higher in gold and silver would increase buying, but for now money is flowing in the opposite direction.Such extremes can prove excellent buying opportunities - though if you bought the 2013 dip you had a wait on your hands - but we have all this paper to get through.Many miners are terrible businesses, years from any cashflow. Costs, especially energy, have risen. Dilution is relentless.The bear case is that mining stocks are warning us that gold and silver are headed lower.On the other hand, the economics of mining have changed with gold and silver this high. Producers should make a lot of money. They will need to replenish lost ounces. The value of deposits has changed. Previously uneconomic mines start to look viable. The value of genuine new discoveries is immense.The bull case is that miners are pricing a disaster that doesn't come. Gold and silver stabilise, the financing overhang eventually clears and the sector re-rates sharply higher. We are near capitulation.With a BPI reading of zero, one thing is certain: the sector is not over-owned.Given that June typically sees the low for the year in gold and silver, I favour the bull case. But the summer is always weak. We might have a while to wait if my ongoing thesis that gold and silver range trade for a year proves true.This is not 2011-16.It's a mid-cycle correction.The question is not so much whether the sector is hated or not. The chart tells us it is. The question is how much longer investors can stay this pessimistic if gold remains above $4,000 and silver above $60.Lifetime subscription prices go up tomorrow and other mattersTurning to other matters, here is this week's commentary in case you missed it:And a reminder that you have one more day to buy a Lifetime Subscription before prices go up. The current price is £550 until tomorrow. It then rises to £650 before being permanently withdrawn on 30 June.If you've been considering Lifetime Membership, this is your last chance.Two NBs* If you are looking to upgrade and have trouble with payments, please drop me a line (either reply to this email or message me). I need to cancel your membership, issue a refund and then you need to resubscribe.* Despite what the sign-up process says, this is a genuine one-off payment for lifetime access. I manually convert memberships myself.Any problems, please message me on Substack or reply to this email.Thank you.Finally I appeared on the Before. During. After podcast with Sam Carrington this week. Good chat about comedy and real life.Until next time,DominicIf you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

I was on a panel with veteran geologist Brent Cook earlier in the week and something he said rather struck me.“It's shaping up to be a brutal summer for mining companies.”Brent CookLooking at the chart below, it's hard to disagree.The Gold Miners Bullish Percent Index has fallen to zero.Not 5 or 10, but zero. That's lower in the in the crash of 2008 and during the Covid panic. It has only ever reached this level during the darkest days of the great gold bear market of 2011-16, and even then only twice.This chart measures the percentage of gold mining stocks that are on Point & Figure buy signals. If every stock is on a buy signal, the reading is 100. If none are, the reading is zero.A reading of zero does not mean prices cannot fall further, only that not a single stock in the index is in a technical uptrend.Readings like this only occur at moments of extreme pessimism. But what makes today's reading so unusual is the backdrop.In 2008, everything was crashing. In 2013 and 2015, gold itself was in a vicious bear market. During the Covid panic everything was crashing. Today, gold's above $4,000; silver's above $60.The fundamentals for higher prices - central bank buying, irretrievable government spending and, in the case of silver, industrial demand - remain. Yet the mining shares are in the swanny.And these are monthly charts. Such extremes take time to develop. Daily and weekly indicators can hit zero fairly easily. Monthly indicators rarely do.This is an extraordinary breadth washout. Why is it happening?Inflation (in the true meaning of the word)When gold and silver went bananas late last year and early this, mining companies took advantage of the frenzy, as they always do, to raise capital. Bucket loads were raised.Typically in Canada there is a four-month hold after a capital raise. It means that capital raised in January, for example, only came free trading last month and capital raised in February is only coming free trading now.Somebody has to buy all that paper, and, if they don't, prices fall until somebody does buy it.Add that to the broader decline in the underlying metals prices, especially gold and silver, and you can see why junior mining is having such a rough time of it, and why Brent thinks things are going to get brutal.Too much paper.Not enough people to buy it.The sector simply needs time to digest all that paper. Another leg higher in gold and silver would increase buying, but for now money is flowing in the opposite direction.Such extremes can prove excellent buying opportunities - though if you bought the 2013 dip you had a wait on your hands - but we have all this paper to get through.Many miners are terrible businesses, years from any cashflow. Costs, especially energy, have risen. Dilution is relentless.The bear case is that mining stocks are warning us that gold and silver are headed lower.On the other hand, the economics of mining have changed with gold and silver this high. Producers should make a lot of money. They will need to replenish lost ounces. The value of deposits has changed. Previously uneconomic mines start to look viable. The value of genuine new discoveries is immense.The bull case is that miners are pricing a disaster that doesn't come. Gold and silver stabilise, the financing overhang eventually clears and the sector re-rates sharply higher. We are near capitulation.With a BPI reading of zero, one thing is certain: the sector is not over-owned.Given that June typically sees the low for the year in gold and silver, I favour the bull case. But the summer is always weak. We might have a while to wait if my ongoing thesis that gold and silver range trade for a year proves true.This is not 2011-16.It's a mid-cycle correction.The question is not so much whether the sector is hated or not. The chart tells us it is. The question is how much longer investors can stay this pessimistic if gold remains above $4,000 and silver above $60.Lifetime subscription prices go up tomorrow and other mattersTurning to other matters, here is this week's commentary in case you missed it:And a reminder that you have one more day to buy a Lifetime Subscription before prices go up. The current price is £550 until tomorrow. It then rises to £650 before being permanently withdrawn on 30 June.If you've been considering Lifetime Membership, this is your last chance.Two NBs* If you are looking to upgrade and have trouble with payments, please drop me a line (either reply to this email or message me). I need to cancel your membership, issue a refund and then you need to resubscribe.* Despite what the sign-up process says, this is a genuine one-off payment for lifetime access. I manually convert memberships myself.Any problems, please message me on Substack or reply to this email.Thank you.Finally I appeared on the Before. During. After podcast with Sam Carrington this week. Good chat about comedy and real life.Until next time,DominicIf you live in a third world country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound will be further devalued, as will the euro and dollar. The bullion dealer I use and recommend is The Pure Gold Company. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

Den 1. juni avholdt Bitcoinpolitisk institutt Norge (BPI) årsmøte for sine medlemmer og det hele ble avsluttet med en live innspilling med medgrunnleggeren av handelsplattformen "Bare Bitcoin", Torkel Rogstad.Vi snakker om de nye EU-direktivene som for alvor trer i kraft fra 1.juli og hvordan dette påvirker både de norske aktørene og deg som forbruker.Er det konstruktivt og nødvendig å inkorporere stadige strengere krav? Hva betyr dette for konkurranse? Meld deg inn i BPI og bli med å påvirke utforming av fornuftig politikk og regulering av verdens hardeste asset, bitcoin.God lytting!Følg oss på X: @torkelrogstad, @bpinorge Nettside: bpinorge.noTakk til deg hvis du deler denne podcasten med venner og familie.Og tusen takk hvis du støtter EN OG TYVE TANKER dersom du liker innholdet i denne podcasten og ønsker å gi meg rom til å skape mer.Andreas@walletofsatoshi.comTidevann@bb.no

Pope Leo has likened AI to the Tower of Babel, and the Chinese government is funding the push against AI data centers in the US. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! For our top story today, Pope Leo's latest encyclical – in which Leo likens AI to a modern, cyber Tower of Babel – gives us the Catholic Church's official stance on AI. For interviews, Lygos Finance CEO Jay Patel touches on Strategy's latest balance sheet clean up, and Sam Lyman of the Bitcoin Policy Institute joins us to talk about BPI's new research on how China and other foreign actors are leveraging the media and dark money networks to astroturf opposition against AI data centers in the US. For other news, we break down TeraWulf's plans for a 1 GW AI data center in Kentucky and Strategy's repurchase of $1.5 billion in convertible notes and its latest BTC purchase. Check out our latest report, “What's a Megawatt Worth?” where we quantify the trillion dollar opportunity for bitcoin miners venturing into the AI sector. Download here: https://megawattreport.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates for all of our shows and content: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com

Dans cet épisode, je reçois Stéphanie Hospital, fondatrice et CEO de OneRagTime, pour une discussion autour de la construction d'un fonds de capital précoce de zéro, sans track record, sans équipe et contre l'avis des institutions.Nous avons parlé :De la distinction entre être propriétaire ou locataire de son travail, et pourquoi cette formulation a été le déclencheur de sa décision de quitter Orange pour entreprendreDu moment précis où le patron des fonds de fonds de la BPI lui a dit de rester chez Orange, et comment Jean-Marie Messier, la même semaine, a dit l'inverse et l'a convaincue de se lancerDu conseil reçu de John Borswick, fondateur de BetaWorks, qui l'a forcée à arrêter de pitcher et à simplement commencer à investir — ce qui a changé la trajectoire de OneRagTimeDe sa thèse assumée contre les grands fonds en amorçage : pourquoi un fonds de 100 à 200 millions d'euros ne peut structurellement pas bien performer en Europe sur du capital précoceDes chiffres qu'elle publie ouvertement — 26% de TRI brut, 22% net, neuf sorties depuis 2017 — alors que la grande majorité des fonds refusent toute transparence sur leur performanceDu rôle de l'IA générative dans l'organisation interne de OneRagTime : comment l'automatisation des tâches de production leur a permis de multiplier par dix le temps passé avec les entrepreneursDe l'importance du bien-être physique et mental comme condition non négociable pour bien décider — et pourquoi elle préfère accompagner des entrepreneurs qui sont aussi des athlètes ou des musiciensUne conversation directe, sans langue de bois, sur ce que ça coûte vraiment de construire un fonds depuis zéro et sur la philosophie d'investissement qui a permis à OneRagTime de se classer dans le premier décile des fonds européens.Recommandation de Stéphanie : "Vivre 1000 ans", de Laurent Alexandre & Alexandre Tsicopoulos https://www.buchetchastel.fr/catalogue/vivre-1000-ans/Liens utiles:Stéphanie Hospital : https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniehospital/OneRagTime: https://www.oneragtime.com/Finscale est aussi disponible sur YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@finscale.***************************Finscale est bien plus qu'un podcast. Cet épisode est produit et animé par Solenne Niedercorn, fondatrice de Finscale.

Your easy weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. Become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Superfan of the podcast for free – and enjoy the exclusive weekly Lock-in bonus section!This week... Steve is back from the Great Escape music showcase festival and joins Stuart to discuss: How many songs have Steve and Stu listened to on Spotify since 2008, according to its latest nostalgia-baiting feature?BANGARANGA! Eurovision was this weekend and Steve watched it for the first time in a decade. We get his thoughts – plus find out who the most successful post-Eurovision artists are.Last week we were speculating about whether the UK's planned crackdown on ticket-touting would go ahead. And the answer is… no (but also yes)…British labels body the BPI has some advice for the UK government about how to handle AI-music licensing. But will it listen?Those cartoon KPop Demon Hunters are going on a global tour… we just don't know when, where, who, or how yet…The full lineup for the World Cup final half-time show has been announced. Madonna! Shakira! BTS! And… The Muppets?You may not have heard but Steve has announced that he's reluctantly leaving the podcast... he explains why (it's not because him and Stu have had a huge diva-ish artistic differences fall-out... or is it? (No, it's not.))And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠, Steve and Stu prop themselves at the bar – and Steve's definitely getting the first round in this time – as they discuss this week's bonus material: More on Eurovision; and the reluctance of TV to make music-oriented showsSteve reports more on what he saw and heard at The Great Escape in Brighton – and the challenge of getting good conflicting conversations on stage at conferencesHalf-time live performances at football matches: do the artists get paid a fortune (or not at all?)===================================As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠See you next week!Steve and Stuart======TPOM online: http://tpom.uk/Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠Follow Steve on X - @steve_lamacqFollow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠joe@musically.com

Impossible de parler d'IA sans évoquer ce qu'elle fait à notre humanité. Pour Marie Dollé, la blessure est profonde. Mais pas irrémédiable. Elle pourrait même nous rendre plus humain.Encore un outil de notre création qui menace de nous remplacer, mais cette fois y compris dans ce qui nous semblait intouchable : notre créativité. Après Copernic, Darwin et Freud, l'intelligence artificielle serait notre 4e "blessure narcissique". Non. Nous ne détenons plus le monopole de l'intelligence et peut-être même de la création, pas plus que nous ne sommes le centre du monde... - Quelle singularité reste-t-il à l'humain si l'iA peut produire n'importe quoi ?- L'iA peut-elle faire naître de nouveaux moyens d'expression ?- Qu'en est-il de la création artistique ?- Les LLM ont-ils modélisé la connaissance ou le langage ?- Comment définir cette quatrième blessure narcissique ?Marie Dollé observe, analyse et décrypte les tendances technologiques et iA dans notre société, notamment dans sa newsletter "In Bed with Tech", et travaille à la BPI.CHAPITRES :00:00 Qu'est-ce qui fait qu'on reste humain face à l'iA ?01:05 L'iA est-elle vraiment créative : le point de vue de Marie02:49 Les LLM sont comme une archive collective04:35 Apparition de l'appareil photo ou de l'iA : même débat ?06:04 Avec l'iA les gens sont paumés et ont peur : voilà pourquoi.07:37 L'iA c'est une blessure narcissique pour l'humain.

The New York Times just published a major investigation claiming Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto and the hosts of Bitcoin Policy Hour think that's a problem. Ken Egan, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explain why Bitcoin was specifically designed so the founder's identity doesn't matter, and why unmasking Satoshi could do more harm than good. The conversation also covers the Iran conflict and the creative U.S. reverse blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the truth behind viral claims about crypto being used for toll payments, BPI's new stablecoin policy paper on dollarization, and Anthropic's Mythos model, an AI so powerful they refuse to release it to the public. Click here to get 10% off bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=YT10

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EPISODE QUOTES "Anyone can install a heat pump, but if you don't understand how houses work, you're gambling with comfort."   "Our intake process is a pre-screen. We want customers who already want the heat pump." "Electrify everything is cute. Electrify efficiently is the job."   In this episode of the Building HVAC Science Podcast, Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser talk with Larry Waters and Alex Sloan of Electrify My Home, a Bay Area contractor focused on efficient home electrification. Larry walks through his 43-year path in the trade, from early technical training and commercial HVAC work to residential, where he kept running into the same puzzle: systems that "worked" but didn't deliver comfort. A turning point came through BPI training and the building-science lens, which shifted his work from fixing equipment to fixing houses, and eventually led him to launch an electrification-only company when retirement plans and COVID reshuffled the deck.   Alex shares his own route, coming from incentive programs and building-science work, then meeting Larry as a homeowner customer, and later joining to help build business development and operations. Together, they describe an accidental but very real "visionary and integrator" pairing (EOS style), and how that partnership shaped a business model that prescreens customers: detailed online intake, a virtual assessment first, and an onsite visit only after budget alignment. Their goal is to spend time with people who already want the solution, not those who need convincing.   They dig into what "electrify efficiently" means in practice: load calculations on every job, job-type checklists, and designing around modulation, not just peak capacity. They also get candid about challenges, especially California utility pricing, old, leaky homes, and tricky heat pump water heater installations with space and wiring constraints. A standout concept is the "Watt diet," which plans electrification so homeowners can often avoid panel upgrades by using smarter equipment choices, circuit sharing, and load management. The episode closes with a clear takeaway from both guests: installing heat pumps without understanding houses, envelopes, and electrical realities is a recipe for disappointment. They also tease a future follow-up episode focused entirely on the history of electrification in the U.S. Regarding the National Home Performance Conference: New Contractor Discount - $825 - HVACSCIENCE Unique URL for your Show: http://nhpc26.org/building-hvac-sci Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexjsloan/ Larry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-waters-31677b19/ Their company website: https://electrifymyhome.com/ Electrify Academy course calendar:https://emhlearn.com/calendar/?mcat=4# Electrify My Home YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@electrifymyhome      This episode was recorded in February 2026.

In this episode of the PRovoke Media Agency Leaders podcast series, Maja Pawinska Sims is joined in person in London by Andrew Bleeker, founder and CEO of Bully Pulpit International (BPI) and the award-winning US-based corporate and public affairs agency's newest senior joiner, former Ketchum leader Jo-Ann Robertson, now BPI's president of Europe and Transatlantic growth leader. The trio's lively chat ranges from the agency's roots and Bleeker's background as President Obama's digital campaign guru, through to its ambitions in the UK and Europe. 

In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as Sean Payton spoke today at the annual NFL meetings. We hear from Sean and his thoughts on the Jaylen Waddle trade, what he does well, and how Waddle had glowing recommendations from other people that have been around him. Do we believe Sean when he says JK Dobbins was a priority over all others in free agency? How did the Broncos face the criticism of a slow free agency? How do the guys feel about Sean saying Jonah Ellis could move positions and take snaps at ILB this season? Today's "Three Count" includes Zach's first hand observation of Nathan MacKinnon from last night, the 49ers avoiding playing the Broncos in Mexico City this season, and HBO announcing the Seahawks as the 2026 team featured on Hard Knocks. We react to ESPN's BPI which predicts the Nuggets as the 6th best team in the NBA and gives them a 20% chance of making the Western Conference Finals. 

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil take a deep dive into the Broncos as Sean Payton spoke today at the annual NFL meetings. We hear from Sean and his thoughts on the Jaylen Waddle trade, what he does well, and how Waddle had glowing recommendations from other people that have been around him. How will the Broncos utilize Waddle's talents? Do we believe Sean when he says JK Dobbins was a priority over all others in free agency? How did the Broncos face the criticism of a slow free agency? How do we feel about Sean Payton saying the Broncos are not just "running it back" but still improving the team? Could we see Jonah Ellis change positions to get snaps at ILB? We react to ESPN's BPI which predicts the Nuggets as the 6th best team in the NBA and gives them a 20% chance of making the Western Conference Finals. We wrap up the show DenverSports.com's Aniello Piro joining the show to discuss an update on Cale Makar after he didn't return to the game in the third period last night. 

60 congressional staffers packed a room to hear why Bitcoin should be tax-free for everyday purchases. BPI joined a major Hill briefing on de minimis with Coinbase, Block, and River, drawing bipartisan interest from tax staffers who've never dealt with crypto lobbyists before. The team also unpacks the CoinCenter litigation setback, a quick win against Kentucky's self-custody threat, and why the stablecoin yield fight might need to wait. Ken Egan gives a geopolitical read on US-Iran tensions.

Join me for Episode 11 of The Composter for a conversation on Financing the Future of Compost with Jorge Montezuma from the Compost Capital Network and Wanu Organics and Paula Luu, managing director of Biocycle. We cover practical steps to make your facility investment-ready and what lenders are really looking for. Let's grow this industry together.Jorge Montezuma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlmontezuma/Wanu Organics (

Bill Nelson is a chief research officer and chief economist at the Bank Policy Institute. In Bill's 10th appearance on the show he discusses his infamous email list, the ratchet effect from QE, his congressional testimony, the BPI's Bank Treasurers Survey, how he thinks the Fed should shrink the balance sheet, whether the Fed is profitable, and much more.   Watch the full length video on our new YouTube Channel! Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Recorded on March 3rd, 2026 Subscribe to David's Substack: Macroeconomic Policy Nexus Follow David Beckworth on X: @DavidBeckworth Follow the show on X: @Macro_Musings Check out our Macro Musings merch! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - Quantitative Easing Ratchet Effect 00:16:31 - Bill's Congressional Testimony 00:31:12 - BPI's Bank Treasurers Survey 00:37:37 - How To Shrink the Balance Sheet 00:48:44 - The Fed's Profits 00:54:50 - Outro

"Technology should enhance the story without intruding on the landscape." Notable Moments [00:01:23] How immersive storytelling helps museums and visitor centers [00:03:36] Approaching historic sites without overpowering artifacts [00:07:22] Why media creates emotional connections for visitors [00:11:37] How interpretive signs enhance experiences along trails [00:13:58] Using technology like QR codes to expand storytelling [00:19:02] Extending ranger knowledge through media and audio [00:26:13] Helping parks refresh outdated exhibits with phased plans [00:29:35] Advice for park leaders about engaging future generations Jody Maberry welcomes guest Tim Steinouer, executive producer for BPI, a multimedia company that specializes in immersive environments for museums, attractions, and visitor centers. Tim shares how thoughtful storytelling, media, and interpretive design can enhance visitor experiences without overpowering the natural or historic elements that make parks special. Tim shares how BPI helps modernize exhibits, use technology carefully along trails, and capture the voices of park rangers to extend interpretation beyond the visitor center. This is the kind of creative thinking that is important for park leaders to consider. How are you helping future generations discover, experience, and connect with parks? Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim Steinouer BostonProductions.com Tim Steinouer  Resources Park Leaders About Park Leaders The Park Leaders  

Marty sits down with David Zell, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the Coinbase de minimis lobbying controversy, the battle to make Bitcoin tax reform a legislative priority, and why engaging the national security community may be Bitcoin's most durable long-term protection. David on X: https://x.com/DavidZell_ BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Contact a representative: https://btcismoney.xyz/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ OPNEXT https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Alex Thorn delivers a deep monologue about the state of institutional adoption of cryptos and blockchains. He discusses the tension between the banks' and brokerages' efforts to add crypto connectivity while their trade groups (BPI, ABA, ICBA) simultaneously oppose crypto institutional adoption and regulatory and legislative actions on multiple fronts. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about oil and commodity markets, equities, and (crucially) what the market reaction to UAP disclosure by the U.S. government may be. Participants, along with Galaxy, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement.For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on November 10, 2025, available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sec.gov⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

durée : 01:48:21 - Soft Power - par : Frédéric Martel - Fondée en 2012, la Banque Publique d'Investissement (BPI) est devenue l'un des rouages clé de l'innovation française. Quatorze ans après ses débuts, le travail de l'organisme est autant salué par les uns que ciblé par les autres. Soft Power reçoit son directeur, Nicolas Dufourcq. - réalisation : Peire Legras, Alexandra Malka - invités : Nicolas Dufourcq Directeur général de Bpifrance; Pierre-Olivier Costa Président du Mucem.; Charlotte Casiraghi Ecrivaine, présidente et co-fondatrice des Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco

The US launches strikes on Iran and the global power balance is shifting fast. Ken Egan breaks down the geopolitics, from the BRICS setback to what happens when Trump meets Xi in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the White House is taking sides against the banks on the GENIUS Act as the stablecoin yield fight heats up ahead of midterms. Plus, BPI drops a groundbreaking study where they tested 36 AI models across 9,000+ conversations, and Bitcoin was chosen nearly 50% of the time without ever being mentioned in the prompts. Luke Danielian walks through the findings and Zack Shapiro explains why machine-to-machine commerce is about to reshape financial regulation. Check out the BPI Study here: https://www.moneyforai.org/

The Last Trade: James Camp, co-founder of APFX, joins the crew to break down the multi-trillion dollar AI agent economy, why Bitcoin and stablecoins aren't in competition, and why the next bull market has nothing to do with retail investors.---

Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I'm Alex Johnson, joined in this episode by two guests, Steve Boms (Executive Director at FDATA) and Dan Murphy (Founder of Sunset Park Advisors; formerly CFPB). We're talking about Canada, and why a country that has spent the better part of a decade moving at a pace I have occasionally made fun of in the newsletter is now arguably ahead of the U.S. on open banking regulation. Dan and Steve walk through how Canada deliberately corrected what other countries got wrong, and how timing and learning play a role, too. Canada watched the BPI lawsuit play out in the U.S. They saw the gap between banks' stated preferences and revealed preferences once implementation became real. They built voluminous, specific legislation partly because they learned what happens when you leave room for interpretation. The conversation explores the global policy learning ecosystem, the cultural conservatism baked into Canadian financial services (Steve calls it "conservatism with the lowercase c"), and how a Big Five oligopoly holding 90% of consumer deposits accidentally created conditions for comprehensive reform when external pressure finally arrived. Highlights include: Steve's argument that write access might actually solve liability problems by creating traceable ledgers of who changed what and when Dan's observation about the Amazon Perplexity lawsuit and how it echoes every open banking access fight  The distinction between domestic competition policy and international competitiveness policy, and why they usually point in opposite directions This episode is brought to you by Plaid.  Most lenders see the value of cash flow data. The hard part is getting started—and knowing what to do with it once you have it. Plaid makes it easy to access real-time cash flow and behavioral insights in seconds, through a familiar experience borrowers already trust. No heavy lift. No added friction. Learn more at www.plaid.com/ftt Sign up for Alex's Fintech Takes newsletter for the latest insightful analysis on fintech trends, along with a heaping pile of pop culture references and copious footnotes. Every Monday and Thursday: https://workweek.com/brand/fintech-takes/ And for more exclusive insider content, don't forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenboms/ Follow Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljmurphy01/ Follow Alex Johnson:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgfH47QEwbQmkQlz1V9rQA/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson X: https://www.twitter.com/AlexH_Johnson

What happens when your brand no longer fits your business? Rebranding isn't just a logo refresh—it's a business decision.In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast I interviewed Jim Heininger. Jim Heininger is the Rebrand Man. He leads the efforts of The Rebranding Experts, which he founded in 2017, after 30 years of business and brand strategy experience for P&G, McDonald's, Anheuser-Busch, and others. Rebranding Experts was purposefully designed to be the only agency with the comprehensive services necessary to rebrand organizations. It starts from a fundamentally different viewpoint than traditional branding firms that see rebranding as a marketing strategy. His team believes rebranding should be a strategic growth accelerator, creating a forward-facing organization ready to grasp new opportunities. It's a jetpack to your success.Jim has designed the methodology used by the firm and merged the many disciplines necessary for successful rebranding, including research, brand strategy and planning, creative naming, design/identity, corporate and leadership communications, change management, employee engagement, and internal marketing, customer experience design and marketing/public relations.Jim coaches CEOs through the rebranding process, aligning their executive team, and helping to execute complete name changes and new customer promises. In the last two years, he has led rebranding efforts for Bravanti (formally BPI group), 1Concier (formally T-Y Group, Riegel Linen, Harbor Linen), BlueCross Blue Shield, and ReUp. He regularly speaks at national conferences and is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com on the topic of rebranding.Is your brand working as hard as you are?Check this out!Show Links:Rebranding Experts Website: https://www.rebrandingexperts.com/Jim Heininger on LinekdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheiningerBook a call with Michelle: https://go.appointmentcore.com/book/IcFD4cGJoin our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners!The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

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Welcome to Season 4 episode 5 of the Composter. In this episode you get to meet Ryan Green from Happy Trash Can Curbside Composting in Bozeman, Montana. His experience working with the City of Bozeman, navigating public-private partnerships, and processing certified compostable products gives all of us a clearer view of what's possible when collaboration actually works. There's plenty to be skepitical about when it comes to both composting bio plastics and the way municipalities have been outcompeting experienced, private composters with big grants and public money. But that doesn't have to be the way. Join Ryan to learn from the experiences that Happy Trash Can Curbside Composting has had getting contracts with the city, using bioplastics in his compost system and figuring out how to grow in a changing industry. Check out Happy Compost (

Does ESPN's Basketball Power Index actually believe in the West Virginia Mountaineers this season? Today, we are breaking down the latest ESPN BPI rankings and what they mean for WVU men's basketball as we head deeper into the 2025-26 season. From jaw-dropping win probabilities to a projected 20-11 finish, the analytics are painting a wild picture for the first year under Head Coach Ross Hodge. We look at the toughest games remaining on the schedule, including massive matchups against Kansas, Houston, and Arizona. In this video, we cover:

"Inspect your marketing the way you'd inspect a home—run diagnostics, don't guess." – Aaron Husak "Attitude is way more important than aptitude. One bad apple really can infect the whole company." – Aaron Husak In this episode of the Building HVAC Science podcast, Eric and Bill sit down with long-time friend and contractor-turned-marketing pro, Aaron Husak. Aaron traces his winding path from solar in the mid-2000s to building performance and BPI training, and then to founding Balanced Comfort in Fresno, CA. What started as a small HERS and energy-audit firm bootstrapped its way into insulation, HVAC, and weatherization, eventually landing on the Inc. 5000 list four times and scaling from $1.3M to over $12M in just a few years. Along the way, Aaron learned the complex realities of rapid growth: hiring quickly, depending on rebate programs, uncovering serious gaps in back-office accounting and HR, and navigating California's legal landscape. Things got especially rough when PG&E abruptly pulled a weatherization program that made up half of their revenue, right as Aaron was also dealing with the personal loss of both his parents. A rescue buyer ultimately acquired the company in early 2025, giving Aaron a hard-earned exit. From that experience, Aaron pulls out lessons for contractors who want to grow without blowing themselves up. He emphasizes perseverance, but also warns that good field tech screening doesn't automatically translate into good screening for accountants, HR, and support staff. He talks about the cost of keeping the wrong people too long, the importance of outside eyes on your books and compliance, and why attitude beats aptitude when building a healthy culture. He also calls out how easy it is to underestimate the impact of programs, receivables, and legal exposure—especially in states where "it doesn't matter if you're right, you still have to pay the attorney." Today, Aaron has pivoted into his next chapter with Sequoia GEO, a marketing firm focused on contractors and local service businesses, with a special emphasis on AI and "GEO" (Generative Engine Optimization). He explains why your Google Business Profile is the low-hanging fruit almost everyone neglects, how AI tools and devices like Plaud can turn field conversations into high-value website content, and why AI "likes structure" (bullets, lists, and real stories). The episode closes with practical advice: inspect your marketing like you would inspect a home, use affordable diagnostic tools to see what's really happening online, stay transparent with customers about recording and privacy, and treat expensive mistakes as lessons that tighten your processes for the future. Aaron's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahusak Aaron's Company: www.SequioaGEO.com Aaron's Blog: https://www.sequoiageo.com/blog/categories/google-business-profile   This episode was recorded in November 2025.  

C dans l'air l'invité du 11 décembre 2025 avec Nicolas Dufourcq, directeur général de Bpifrance, auteur de "La Dette sociale de la France", aux éditions Odile Jacob.La dette..."Tout le monde en connaît l'existence (...)  Il s'agit d'un crédit à la consommation, et non d'un investissement dans le futur de la France ou dans sa défense contre des ennemis. Elle paie les factures mensuelles de millions de nos concitoyens", écrit Nicolas Duforucq. Dans  "La Dette sociale de la France", le directeur général de la Banque publique d'investissement (BPI), décrit notre société vieillissante, et les défis qu'elle doit relever pour surmonter ses peurs. Il revient aussi sur 50 ans de hausse de la dette. Alors que nous fêtons les 80 ans de la Sécurité sociale, il relate comment le pays en est arrivé là, et quelles mesures il faudrait prendre, selon lui, pour sauver notre système social, et protéger les générations futures. Nicolas Dufourcq reviendra également avec nous sur l'adoption mardi du budget de la Sécu. Un ouf de soulagement pour le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu, mais quelles conséquences pour les milieux économiques ? Et sur la dette ?

C dans l'air l'invité du 11 décembre 2025 avec Nicolas Dufourcq, directeur général de Bpifrance, auteur de "La Dette sociale de la France", aux éditions Odile Jacob.La dette..."Tout le monde en connaît l'existence (...) Il s'agit d'un crédit à la consommation, et non d'un investissement dans le futur de la France ou dans sa défense contre des ennemis. Elle paie les factures mensuelles de millions de nos concitoyens", écrit Nicolas Duforucq. Dans "La Dette sociale de la France", le directeur général de la Banque publique d'investissement (BPI), décrit notre société vieillissante, et les défis qu'elle doit relever pour surmonter ses peurs. Il revient aussi sur 50 ans de hausse de la dette. Alors que nous fêtons les 80 ans de la Sécurité sociale, il relate comment le pays en est arrivé là, et quelles mesures il faudrait prendre, selon lui, pour sauver notre système social, et protéger les générations futures. Nicolas Dufourcq reviendra également avec nous sur l'adoption mardi du budget de la Sécu. Un ouf de soulagement pour le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu, mais quelles conséquences pour les milieux économiques ? Et sur la dette ?

Exploring Sustainable Packaging Materials with Tim NotterIn this episode of The Packology Podcast, host Brandon Frank sits down with Tim Notter, VP of Materials and Business Development at Innovative Plastics, to explore the future of sustainable packaging materials. Tim brings decades of industry experience to the conversation, diving deep into cutting-edge materials like eco-shell, inno-pulp, poly-earth-lean, PHA, and PLA that are reshaping the packaging landscape.From bio-based calcium carbonate derived from eggshells to compostable resins and landfill-degradable polyethylene, Tim explains how these innovative materials are solving real-world packaging challenges. He also reveals the honest truth about cost barriers, the impact of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, and what it will take for these materials to achieve mainstream adoption in the next 5-10 years.In this episode, we'll talk about:Why eco-shell (eggshell-derived bio calcium carbonate) can reduce plastic usage by 30-50% while maintaining recyclabilityHow inno-pulp, a wood pulp and PLA blend, offers BPI-certified compostable packaging solutionsThe differences between PHA and PLA bioplastics and their respective market readinessWhy cost remains the #1 barrier to adoption—with sustainable materials running 3-4x more expensive than conventional optionsHow EPR legislation in five states (California, Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, and Maine) could change the economics of sustainable packagingThe surprising benefits of adding calcium carbonate to packaging: heat deflection, UV protection, and improved stiffnessPoly-earth-lean's unique position as a recyclable, bio-based, landfill-degradable polyethyleneTim's roadmap for brands wanting to transition to sustainable packaging solutionsWhy PLA has a stronger near-term future than PHA due to existing infrastructure and production capacityTim Notter is the VP of Materials and Business Development for Innovative Plastics, a custom thermoformer with locations in New York, Nashville, and Phoenix. With decades of experience in the packaging industry, Tim specializes in sourcing and commercializing new sustainable materials, educating customers on recyclable and compostable options, and helping brands navigate the evolving landscape of EPR legislation and sustainable packaging requirements.For more information and to explore other episodes, go to https://packologyconsulting.com/podcast-1Follow Pacific Packaging on social media!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pacific-packaging-components-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PPCPackaging/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ppcpackaging/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.ppcpackaging.com/

Discover the shocking truth about why 99% of HVAC systems may be oversized and how insulation contractors hold the key to fixing comfort and efficiency problems. On this episode of the R-Value Podcast, IDI expert Ken Allison interviews Brynn Cooksey. Known as the "Air Doctor," Brynn is the owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and an industry heavyweight who has trained over 10,000 technicians. Recognized as one of ESCO Institute's Top 25 Most Influential Instructors and a Certified Master Trainer by IREC, he combines 15 years of utility experience with substantial building science expertise to reduce customer utility bills by 50% or more. Many HVAC contractors fall into the trap of "box swapping," replacing old units with equipment of the same size without considering the home's actual needs. Brynn shares a startling statistic from a Michigan study where nearly every furnace inspected was grossly oversized, leading to comfort issues, premature equipment failure, and high energy bills. The conversation highlights why performing a proper Manual J load calculation is critical and how tight building envelopes fundamentally change heating and cooling requirements. Beyond temperature control, the discussion explores the vital connection between insulation, air sealing, and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Brynn explains his company's non-negotiable policy of testing IAQ on every single job and how using data from diagnostic tools—like blower doors and air monitors—builds unshakeable trust with homeowners. Listen in to learn how insulation professionals can partner with HVAC contractors to offer total home solutions that improve health, efficiency, and profitability. Inside this episode: 00:06:06 – The growing importance and market demand for BPI certifications. 00:14:41 – A shocking study reveals 99% of furnaces and 33% of AC units are oversized. 00:16:04 – How oversized equipment leads to "short cycling" and catastrophic mechanical failure. 00:25:04 – Why guessing air leakage is impossible and the necessity of using a blower door. 00:36:00 – Implementing a mandatory policy to test Indoor Air Quality on every service call. 00:46:45 – The "secret sauce" to closing sales: involving the customer in diagnostic testing.

Aujourd'hui, j'ai le plaisir immense de retrouver à mon micro quelqu'un que vous aviez adoré : Nicolas Dufourcq, directeur général de Bpifrance.J'ai eu le plaisir de réinviter pour la seconde fois Nicolas Dufourcq, et c'est suffisamment rare pour être souligné… mais vous allez comprendre pourquoi.La 1ère fois, son message sur la destruction de la peur avait bouleversé des milliers d'auditeurs. L'une d'entre vous m'a même écrit qu'elle avait changé de vie après cet épisode. Alors quand Nicolas a publié son nouveau livre, La dette sociale de la France, j'ai su qu'il fallait absolument poursuivre la conversation.Dans cet échange, Nicolas revient sur ce sujet brûlant, mais surtout, on parle de risque, d'audace, de motivation, de lucidité et d'espoir.Il explique pourquoi la peur ralentit tout, pourquoi les Français doutent autant, et comment retrouver un élan collectif.Il raconte aussi, avec une franchise rare, ses propres peurs, ses choix, son énergie, et sa manière très personnelle de tenir dans la durée.C'est une conversation dense, utile, profonde, où l'on parle autant d'économie que de psychisme, d'engagement et de liberté.Je vous invite vraiment à écouter jusqu'au bout… et à remercier Nicolas directement sur ses réseaux : il se livre beaucoup plus qu'on ne l'imagine.Bonne écoute ✨Chapitrage00:00 – Introduction02:27 – Pourquoi la France a peur : le diagnostic de Nicolas Dufourcq05:10 – Comment dominer la peur et reprendre de la vitesse08:30 – La dette sociale : 50 ans d'accumulation expliqués simplement12:40 – Pourquoi notre système de retraites est devenu intenable16:50 – “Les Français n'aiment plus travailler ?” Le débat sans filtre20:55 – Le travail, le loisir et la nouvelle psychologie française23:30 – Comment garder espoir dans un pays en crise permanente26:15 – Hyperactivité, choix, énergie : la méthode personnelle de Dufourcq31:10 – Intelligence artificielle et démocratie : ce qui lui fait peur33:05 – La décision folle d'accepter la BPI : les coulisses35:50 – Ce dont il est le plus fier depuis 14 ans37:40 – Fatigue, discipline, récupération : son système pour durer38:50 – Le livre qui a changé sa vision de la vie42:00 – Peut-on vraiment visualiser le futur d'une organisation ?43:33 – Le message final : “Les 6 prochaines années vont tout changer”Notes et références de l'épisode

✨ Ce dimanche, je partage avec vous un extrait avec Nicolas Dufourcq, directeur général de la BPI. Il y raconte comment, en 1945, l'espérance de vie était de 65 ans… exactement l'âge fixé pour la retraite. Un rappel saisissant qui permet de comprendre l'évolution, et les dérives, de notre modèle social. Une perspective historique passionnante et terriblement actuelle. La suite dès lundi matin !Vous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Bitcoin payment revolution is here and it's changing how the world moves money. In this episode of Pushing the Limits, Lisa Tamati sits down with Dr. Simon Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Lightning Pay NZ, a pioneering Kiwi startup making Bitcoin payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible through the Lightning Network. Simon shares his insights on the evolving world of Bitcoin, from the future of payment systems and scaling, to mining energy debates, New Zealand's crypto tax rules, and how Bitcoin is reshaping the global financial system. Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran, a business owner, or just curious about digital money, this deep dive covers the technology, economics, and policy behind the next generation of payments. What You'll Learn: Bitcoin Payment Systems & Scaling: How Lightning Pay uses the Lightning Network to enable instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions and solve Bitcoin's base layer limitations  Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies: Why Bitcoin's decentralisation, fixed supply, and proof-of-work make it unique in the crypto ecosystem. Bitcoin Mining & Energy Use: The real story behind mining energy - renewables, stranded power, and how Bitcoin can drive green innovation. Mining Centralisation: Why the network remains decentralised despite large mining pools and how geographic shifts (e.g., post-China) enhance security. The Future of Payments: How Lightning Pay is helping New Zealand merchants accept Bitcoin seamlessly with instant fiat conversions and zero volatility risk. Bitcoin & Taxes in NZ: Simon explains how the IRD treats Bitcoin profits, GST rules, and what compliance means for individuals and businesses. Bitcoin Policy Institute: Why sound Bitcoin policy matters and how organisations like BPI are shaping global conversations on regulation and innovation. Simon Collins Bio: Dr. Simon Collins, PhD, is the Co-Founder and CRO of Lightning Pay, a New Zealand-based company building scalable Bitcoin payment infrastructure on the Lightning Network. Co-founded with Rob Clarkson and Brandon Bucher, Lightning Pay is revolutionising how Kiwis use Bitcoin for real-world payments. Simon is also a Bitcoin researcher and advocate, contributing to organisations like Satoshi Action and the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and frequently shares insights on X about Bitcoin's role in the global economy. Catch up on the episode with Brandon Bucher here: Building the Future of Bitcoin Payments  Resources & Links: Lightning Pay NZ Website  Simon Collins on X Bitcoin Policy Institute IRD Crypto Guidance  

Quotes by Brantley: "Most moisture problems are a three-way dance—envelope, mechanicals, and the occupants."   "Skim the light, don't blast it. The right flashlight technique makes the invisible visible."   "If you only understand one piece of the system, you're solving 1/3 of the problem."   Indoor environmental specialist Brantley May joins the show to unpack how he investigates moisture, mold, and air-quality problems through building forensics. Starting as a mold remediator in his family business, Brantley shifted to assessment work and now runs national investigations that pinpoint root causes—from envelope leaks and interstitial space connections to mechanical design and operation issues. He explains the value of "flashlight technique" (skimming light across surfaces to reveal early hyaline mold) and why good eyes, a light, and critical thinking are still the most important tools in the bag.   Brantley walks through his toolkit—manometers, blower doors, pressure pans, thermal imagers, moisture meters, anemometers/flow hoods, data loggers, and even a backup sling psychrometer—plus his new favorite screening instrument, the InstaScope, which provides real-time readings on particulates, mold/pollen, bacteria/virus, VOCs, and CO₂. Investigations culminate in a report and protocols for the envelope, mechanicals, and remediation, often requiring tight coordination across multiple trades. He stresses pre-drywall inspections, "red-pen" continuous air/thermal barrier checks, and long-term monitoring to verify theories—especially on complex modern designs where vented attics and interstitial spaces end up unintentionally connected.   A major theme: cross-disciplinary literacy. Most condensation/humidity problems stem from three interacting factors—envelope failure, mechanical failure, and occupant behavior—so HVAC pros must understand building science, and envelope pros must understand HVAC. Brantley shares how training (BPI, IICRC), mentorship, microscopy work (McCrone/Ochsner), and relentless curiosity shaped his practice. Watch for him at industry events (HVACR School Symposium, Build Show)—maybe even submitting a short BryX talk next time.   Brantley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brantley-may-b3988283/   His company: EnviroHealth.co   His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brantley.iaq/   McRone Institute: https://mccroneinstitute.org/   Instascope: https://www.instascopeair.com/   Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification: https://iicrc.org/   Building Performance Institute: https://www.bpi.org/   Building Science Summer Camp:  https://buildingscience.com/events/twenty-fifth-annual-westford-symposium-building-science   National Home Performance Conference: https://building-performance.org/events/national/     This episode was recorded in October 2025.  

Marty sits down with Connor Brown to discuss his work as a Bitcoin policy advisor on Capitol Hill, the strategic Bitcoin reserve legislation, America's race to lead in Bitcoin, and how sound money can offer a middle path between political extremism. Conner on Twitter: https://x.com/BitcoinConner BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/donate STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/TFTCBitkey20 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Obscura https://obscura.net/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

In episode 19 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week's discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin's security to how the conflict between stablecoins and traditional banking might change the future of money — the BPI team analyzes the shifting political economy of Bitcoin.

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Marty sits down with Yael, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, AI, and energy policy, the importance of negative rights versus positive rights in legislation, the problems with the Bank Secrecy Act, and practical policy priorities for protecting Bitcoin users and developers. Yaël Ossowski on Twitter: https://x.com/YaelOss Yaël's Website: https://yael.ca/ BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/