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Connect with Onramp // Onramp TerminalMatthew Pines on X // Bitcoin Policy Institute // BPI Policy SummitOnramp Trade: Enter "TLT" during sign-up for Onramp Trade and receive 50% off account fees and zero cost trading through September.The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.00:00 - Introduction to Matthew Pines04:02 - US-Saudi Investment Forum Overview08:09 - Geopolitical Implications of US Foreign Policy18:44 - Monetary Reordering and Dollar Dominance26:55 - Central Banks and Federal Debt Dynamics32:50 - Bitcoin's Role in the Global Monetary System41:59 - The Role of Capital in Strategic Competition44:30 - Covert Operations and Financial Markets46:26 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and National Security48:40 - The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Discussion49:22 - Tipping Points in Bitcoin Policy56:31 - The Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Policy59:26 - Balancing Bitcoin Acquisition and Dollar Confidence01:02:22 - Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Bitcoin Acquisition01:06:55 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Disruption01:10:08 - The Overton Window Shift for Bitcoin01:13:54 - Disruptive Advanced Technologies01:16:00 - The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy01:18:59 - BPI's Role in Bitcoin Advocacy01:22:52 - The Future of Bitcoin and Decentralization01:24:37 - Outro and DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.
Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen of the Bitcoin Policy institute tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin's trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act's bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony. As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin's role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could reshape decentralized finance and regulatory frameworks.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Setting the Stage02:00 - The Legal Battle Over Samourai Wallet15:30 - Implications for Bitcoin Software Developers21:10 - The Genius Act and Stablecoin Legislation29:00 - Potential Impact on US Dollar Hegemony35:45 - Bitcoin's Strategic Role in Financial Policy42:00 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin thinkers at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.Get 21% off with code "BTCPOLICYHOUR"
Episode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI.Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin's monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:18 - What is AGI? Fast Takeoffs & Paperclip Problems06:45 - AI Acceleration, Recursive Self-Improvement & Singularity Risks11:30 - China vs. U.S.: The AI Arms Race and Strategic Instability17:40 - AI-Generated Code and the End of Human-Centric R&D22:15 - Economic Shockwaves & Market Volatility in the Age of AI28:05 - Why Policymakers Aren't Ready for What's Coming33:00 - Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers & Energy Strategy36:20 - Bitcoin as Unconfiscatable Capital in an AI-Driven Economy39:00 - The Role of Bitcoin's Network in Defending Truth42:05 - Can Bitcoin Anchor New Political & Economic Paradigms?⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin thinkers at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.
Episode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:10 - Geo-economic Forces & the Dollar Network06:00 - Triffin's Dilemma Explained10:50 - Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge20:00 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategy & National Security28:10 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) & Budget Neutrality43:00 - Global Fallout & Bitcoin's Geopolitical RoleJoin leading policymakers, Bitcoin industry leaders and the builders creating the future of Bitcoin in America at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.Visit https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/ to get your ticket and learn more about the premiere Bitcoin policy event in the world.READ: A “Global Economic Reordering:” US-China Competition and Bitcoin as a Tool of US Statecraft, by Matthew Pines: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/a-global-economic-reordering-us-china-competition-and-bitcoin-as-tool-of-us-statecraftFollow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorgRead more about "The Bitcoin Policy Hour" in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-magazine-bitcoin-policy-institute-launch-the-bitcoin-policy-hour-to-explore-global-finance-policy-and-monetary-trends#BTC #Gold #Currency #FX #Markets #PoliticalEconomy #Geopolitics #China #USA #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine
**Get a free month of the podcast on patreon, plus access bonus content click here: https://www.patreon.com/ThatUFOPodcast/redeem/42028 ** I am joined by Dan to discuss the latest breaking from Skywatcher as their 2nd episode has dropped with some incredible images and footage, we discuss: Jake Barber & Matthew Pines on Reality Check Did they deliver on their promise? 9 different 'Class' of UFOs being recorded Video of Tic Tac & Jellyfish objects Whats missing so far? Online reaction And much, much more Links: Skywatcher part 2 - https://skywatcher.ai/ Bob Lazar - https://projectgravitaur.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter 00:13 Breaking News Breakdown 00:51 Sky Watcher Part Two Overview 03:39 Methods of Contacting UAPs 05:17 Skepticism and Expectations 07:25 Reality Check and Listener Feedback 30:46 Sky Watcher Part Two Video Analysis 49:37 Arrow Report Insights 51:15 Gary Nolan's Involvement 55:23 Skepticism and Data Analysis 01:03:37 Jellyfish Phenomenon 01:13:59 Sky Watcher and Public Engagement Email over your questions to ufouapam@gmail.com Get in touch with the show: Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, YouTube & Instagram: "That UFO Podcast" YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast Email: UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All podcast links & associated links: Linktr.ee/ufouapam ThatUFOPodcast.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and leave a review of the show Enjoy folks, Andy
Join the Bitcoin Policy Institute for a deep dive on the Mar-a-Lago Accord, wargaming the implications of a potential new monetary order when it comes to Bitcoin, stablecoins, tariffs and geopolitical alliances.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit and the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations and domestic political strategy.Chapters:00:22 Introduction to the Bitcoin Policy Hour01:00 Discussion on Tariffs and Trump Administration05:08 US-China Trade Relations09:00 Impact on Treasury Yields and US Debt23:14 Stablecoins and Global Dollar Demand28:44 Stablecoins and Treasury Market Dynamics29:59 Long-Term Value of the Dollar and Debt Management36:11 Recession Fears and Bitcoin Market Analysis40:53 Bitcoin's Role in Global Economic Reordering45:10 Strategic Moves and Bitcoin Adoption55:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorgJoin leading policymakers, Bitcoin industry leaders and the builders creating the future of Bitcoin in America at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.Visit https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/ to get your ticket and learn more about the premiere Bitcoin policy event in the world.
In this exclusive interview, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive Director Matt Pines reveals groundbreaking details about a potential U.S. Bitcoin strategy, the political shift happening in Washington, and why Bitcoin could be America's biggest strategic advantage.Host: Frank Corva, Bitcoin Magazine Political CorrespondentGuest: Matthew Pines, Bitcoin Policy Institute Executive DirectorRecorded March 6, 2025 | ~6 hours before Trump officially signed the strategic Bitcoin reserve executive order.See the E.O. signing: https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1897804800307208442Learn more about the upcoming "Bitcoin for America" event by BPI: https://www.btcforamerica.org/
Neutrinos are elusive particles that pass through everything, including you, without a trace. But why should we care? Neutrinos could be key to understanding the universe and, intriguingly, UFOs. Tom DeLonge, known for music and UFO research, has speculated that advanced civilizations might use neutrinos for communication and so have countless others. Join us to blend science with speculation and see where neutrinos lead in cosmic mysteries.LINKS to sites and podcast clips used in this video. PLEASE dont copyright strike me! If you want me to take your clip out just LMK!!Links to clipsWhat's a neutrino? | All Things Neutrino https://neutrinos.fnal.gov/whats-a-neutrino/AJ talks to Tom DeLonge (Blink 182, Boxcar Racer, and Angels and Airwaves) about a career making arthttps://youtu.be/38nhvAA_ZKQ?si=K7unT73CEkun-X9EUFO Physics & Disclosure Under Trump (ft. Matthew Pines)https://youtu.be/LpLFWdsIU7M?si=K8g2O2emb09VWIw-MooX - @MissSpookyMooJon Majerowski Everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ufosonthelevelX- @jonmajerowskiPodcast - https://anchor.fm/ufosonthelevelYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/UFOsOnTheLevelContact me here - jonmajerowski@protonmail.com #UFOTWITTER Subscribe for more enlightening conversations on history, philosophy, and the secrets of the past! Don't forget to like, comment, and share if you found this dive into ancient wisdom illuminating.FAIR USE NOTICE: This video MAY contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. UFOs On The Level distributes this material for the purpose of news reporting, educational research, comment, and criticism, constituting Fair Use under 17 U.S.C § 107. and is not intended to infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. No profit is derived from the use of this material beyond what is permitted by YouTube's monetization policies. If you are the copyright owner and believe this use does not qualify as fair use, please contact me directly to resolve any concerns.
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Governments worldwide are quietly preparing for a Bitcoin-based future. With the U.S. considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve and other nations sending emissaries to Abu Dhabi to discuss BTC policy, Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset – it has become a global financial priority.In this episode of The Culture Bit, Matthew Pines (Bitcoin Policy Institute) & Nico Moran (Simply Bitcoin) join Host Allen Helm to break down how Bitcoin is transforming geopolitics, why major governments are positioning BTC as a national security asset, and how the rise of a sovereign Bitcoin wealth fund could shift the global economic landscape forever.#Bitcoin #Geopolitics #NationStateBitcoin #BTCReserve #BitcoinPolicy #BitcoinSovereignty #BitcoinStandard #Bitcoin2025 #BitcoinStrategy #CryptoPolitics
Cryptocurrency has woven its way into the tapestry of geopolitical tensions, the evolving landscape of national security and the future of strategic policy making In this engaging episode, Eitan Danon, Content Marketing Manager at Chainalysis, talks about China, Russia and all things national security with Matthew Pines, Director, Security Advisory at SentinelOne, as they demystify the global tensions and cybersecurity implications. The conversation covers the intersection of Bitcoin and AI, the strategic implications for U.S.-China relations, and the evolving cyber landscape, including cyber deterrence and private sector responsibilities. With insights into national reserves, the role of stablecoin, and even discussions on UAPs and non-human intelligence, this episode has never ending twists landing on global power dynamics and emerging technologies shaping the future. Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Matt's journey through startups, government contracts and entrance into Bitcoin 4 | Exploring Bitcoin, AI, and geopolitics with the new Trump administration 7 | China's global influence through techno authoritarianism 11 | China's strategy for alternative financial systems and global influence 15 | Global financial interdependence and sanctions in geopolitical conflicts 22 | Cybersecurity challenges and strategic deterrence against China 27 | Factoring in Bitcoin in geopolitical strategy and National Security discussions 33 | Strategic implications of potential Bitcoin reserve and global stablecoin usage 41 | Expectation Value: Matt's book decrypting AI, and espionage activity in a novel world 43 | UAPs, non-human intelligence, and geopolitical implications for 2025 Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: SentinelOne: World-Leading Cybersecurity. Powered by AI Article: A “Global Economic Reordering:” US-China Competition and Bitcoin as Tool of US Statecraft Article: Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin Book: Expectation Value Blog: 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview: $2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July Blog: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized Blog: Sui Foundation and Chainalysis Collaborate to Enhance On-Chain Compliance YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Speakers on today's episode Eitan Danon **Host** (Content Marketing Manager, Chainalysis) Matthew Pines (Director, Security Advisory, SentinelOne) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.
It's no longer appropriate to dismiss reports of non-human intelligence as wacky tales from slack-jawed hillbillies. At the very least, stay informed. Watch an interview with National Intelligence consultant Matthew Pines and listen to this episode of SUILI. As our guest Jay Hunter puts it, "In five years, alien existence will be common knowledge, so you can get on the train now or hang out at the station with everyone else." Episode Links: Matthew Pines Interview
National security consultant Matthew Pines joins The Good Trouble Show to discuss a wide variety of topics, including Bitcoin, China, the war in Ukraine, whether Putin is bluffing about nuclear war, whether the government could have a UAP / UFO crash retrieval program and more.Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at PinnacleOne, SentinelOne's Strategic Advisory Group, where he leads analysis of geopolitics, emerging technology, and cyber threats. He was previously Director of Security Intelligence at the Krebs Stamos Group. He holds a M.Sc. in Philosophy and Public Policy from the London School of Economics and a B.A. in Physics and Philosophy from Johns Hopkins UniversityThe Good Trouble Show: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShow Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShow Instagram: @goodtroubleshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-with-matt-ford--5808897/support.
Matthew Pines is the director of intelligence for SentinelOne Strategic Advisory Group and is a veteran of the national security world. Matthew is also the author of several papers on cryptocurrencies and their implications for national security, including a recent one titled, *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin,* and he joins David on Macro Musings to talk about these linkages. Specifically, David and Matthew also discuss the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal, the problems with our current network approach to national security, how digital currency can enhance dollar dominance worldwide, and much more. Transcript for this week's episode. Matthew's Twitter: @matthew_pines Matthew's Bitcoin Policy Institute profile David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server! Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch! Related Links: *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin* by Matthew Pines *National Security in the Digital Age: Bitcoin as a Tool for Modern Statecraft* by authors Matthew Pines, Ben Kincaid, Robert Malka, James McGinniss, Lee Bratcher, Pierre Rochard, Lindsey Daley, Gabriel Royal, Thomas Wood, Ian Gaines, and Kyle Schneps *Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order* by Paul Tucker Timestamps: (00:00:00) – Intro (00:01:35) – Matthew's Journey into the National Security Space (00:07:56) – Evaluating the Current Level of Defense Expenditures (00:12:17) – An Executive Summary of *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin* (00:16:11) – Problems with Our Current Network Approach to National Security (00:26:24) – The Intersection of Monetary Policy and National Security (00:29:55) – How Can Digital Currency Enhance Dollar Dominance Across the Globe? (00:38:32) – Breaking Down the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal and Its Implications (00:48:13) – The National Defense Authorization Act and the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act: Basics and Implications (00:57:29) – Outro
“What if Bitcoin were to monetize to reach some parity with gold in the next five, 10, 15 years… How should the United States make decisions now to maximize its advantage relative to its adversaries if that scenario were to pass?”On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Matthew Pines. We explore the potential future of Bitcoin, particularly its possible parity with gold, and discusses the strategic decisions the United States should consider to maximize its economic advantage in a world where Bitcoin gains prominence. We also discuss whether World War 3 is going to happen, what it would look like, national security, UAPs, and more.SHOW NOTESFollow Matt on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines*****THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for...> bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.> EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it'll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF.> Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks.*****If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | HIGHLIGHTER | EVERYWHERE ELSEFollow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)
SAN NEWS: http://www.SAN.com/Harloff to listen and subscribe. Are there other countries already advancing past the US in reverse engineering recovered technology? Matthew Pines seems to suggest just that on an episode of The Mr. Obnoxious podcast.Is disclosure already happening now because of this and are the private companies trying to get ahead of it? Kristian Harloff discusses. #uap #ufo #ufonews #uapnews #alien #governement #NHI ROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on unwanted subscriptions. Go to http://www.rocketmoney.com/DTE FACTOR: Head to http://www.FACTORMEALS.com/DTE50 and use code dte50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. #uap #ufo #alien #aliens #nhi #news #disclosure
Patrick discusses Mystery Man Matthew Pines and his return to the UFO topic in a brand new interview on the Mr Obnoxious Podcast. But we also found an old interview only a few have seen (400 Views) that sheds more light on Matthew Pines and his thoughts on the UFO phenomenon.
Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we explore UAPs, simulation theory, remote viewing, and human consciousness. We discuss the potential implications of knowing that aliens are real and what this could mean for humanity - exploring the nature of reality and challenging our understanding of existence, as we discuss the intersection of advanced phenomena and human perception.
Matthew Pines, the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne, spoke recently about the UAP Disclosure Act being resubmitted for the NDAA, and the “major things” that are coming this summer to support it, including Lue Elizondo's book, two documentaries with new people backing David Grusch's claims, and “someone everyone would recognize.” You can find show notes and references at our website, VeryExcitingTime.com, or support us at patreon.com/VeryExcitingTime.
**Part 2 of 2** I am joined by Director of Intelligence at Sentinel One & National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Matthew Pines, to discuss; His interest in the UFO topic His comments on recent podcast "...major things happening" Elections & UFO's Lue Elizondo book leak Rumoured documentaries coming What he believes we are encountering Listener questions and much more Get in touch with the show; Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, YouTube & Instagram: "That UFO Podcast" YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast Email: UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All podcast links & associated links; Linktr.ee/ufouapam ThatUFOPodcast.com Linktr.ee/TheZignal Don't forget to subscribe, like and leave a review of the show Enjoy folks, Andy
Patrick is back for part 2 to discuss the mysterious figure by the name of Matthew Pines and several comments Matthew made recently in a podcast about Lue Elizondo's upcoming Documentary.
**Part 1 of 2** I am joined by Director of Intelligence at Sentinel One & National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Matthew Pines, to discuss; His interest in the UFO topic His comments on recent podcast "...major things happening" Elections & UFO's Lue Elizondo book leak Rumoured documentaries coming What he believes we are encountering Listener questions and much more Get in touch with the show; Twitter: @UFOUAPAM Facebook, YouTube & Instagram: "That UFO Podcast" YouTube: YouTube.com/c/ThatUFOPodcast Email: UFOUAPAM@gmail.com All podcast links & associated links; Linktr.ee/ufouapam ThatUFOPodcast.com Linktr.ee/TheZignal Don't forget to subscribe, like and leave a review of the show Enjoy folks, Andy
Matthew Pines rejoins the podcast to talk about the virtue of Bitcoin as a part of U.S. national security policy. Come for the philosophical discussion on Bitcoin and the role of the U.S. dollar – stay for Matt's updates on aliens at the end.--Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro (03:00) - Bitcoin(12:55) – Philosophical considerations(27:05) – Rails / assets(40:37) – China's ability to exploit vulnerabilities(50:30) – Aliens--Referenced in the Show:--Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapCI Site: cognitive.investmentsSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Matthew Pines who is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute made claims on what will be going on in the next few months with the UFO transparency. There is also a claim that a big wig will be confirming David Grusch's claims from last year. He talks about the Schumer-Rounds bill and that the senate does not trust AARO. Luna says a new hearing is DEFINITELY happening. We discuss this and more on today's UAP Tuesday with Kristian and Pavel. #uap #ufo #ufonews #uapnews OUR SPONSORS: ROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on unwanted subscriptions. Start saving today by going to http://www.rocketmoney.com/DTE THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BETTERHELP: Visit http://www.BetterHelp.com/DTE today to get 10% off your first month.
Patrick is joined by Clint Weldon from Nightshift Youtube channel to discuss a mysterious figure by the name of Matthew Pines and several comments Matthew made recently in a podcast. We''ll discuss who Matthew is and we also discuss a connection we may have found to David Grusch as the source for his information.
“There are, essentially, massive gaps, and there actually isn't a dominant world system; there are essentially fractures that have already taken place…and so it's very hard for the mental models of those leaders and executives to reckon with the fact that that world is broken and it's not coming back.”— Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview, we discuss geopolitical flashpoints of destabilisation, global nuclear-threat game theory, the implications of extraterrestrial technology, and the nation-state Bitcoin race.- - - -This episode's sponsors:IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger- State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26-----WBD844 - Show Notes----- If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contribute Make a tip: Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2S QR Codes: Bitcoin If you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank you Subscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer| TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and family Subscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium|YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview, we discuss geopolitical flashpoints of destabilisation, global nuclear-threat game theory, the implications of extraterrestrial technology, and the nation-state Bitcoin race. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-war-games This episode's sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably. Swan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Casa - Take control of your digital wealth CheatCode - Sydney, Australia Oct 25–26
Scarce Assets: a biweekly podcast presented by Onramp which delves into the emergent role of Bitcoin in finance professionals' strategies and outlooks. Hosted by CFP, Andy Edstrom, and former hedge fund manager, Jesse Myers, Scarce Assets provides invaluable insights for wealth managers aiming to outperform their peers in the decades ahead. Finance professionals everywhere know about stocks and bonds, but the macroeconomic outlook requires that serious investors pay close attention to another category: Scarce Assets. 0:00 - Introduction to Matthew Pines 4:26 - A message from Onramp 5:09 - Global competition for scarce assets 16:00 - The changing world order thesis 31:02 - Digital threats & cybernetic security 41:47 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 43:14 - Software, ransomware, & enterprise evolution 57:15 - Techno-authoritarianism vs decentralization 1:03:24 - Bitcoin's role in national security 1:13:20 - Bitcoin development & centralization risks 1:21:07 - Final thoughts on a transformative decade 1:23:48 - Outro Matthew Pines: https://x.com/matthew_pines https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/matthew-pines Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin (BPI): https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/great-power-network-competition-bitcoin Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/onramp-media/
Marty sits down with Matthew Pines to discuss how America is falling behind in the new multi polar world. Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_pines Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ 0:00 - Intro0:50 - Bitcoin in politics5:09 - Pitching Bitcoin to policy makers12:14 - River & Unchained13:30 - BRICS24:52 - Is US govt asleep at the wheel?37:26 - Current system isn't as permanent as it appears46:04 - Gradually, Then Suddenly & Zaprite47:41 - Private sector finding a way out57:48 - Expecting the big moment tomorrow1:03:45 - AI1:15:58 - US needs long term plans1:29:58 - State/non state power is shifting1:51:14 - Bitcoin is out best strategic option1:56:19 - WWIII Shoutout to our sponsors: River Unchained Zaprite Gradually, Then Suddenly TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel Clips YT Channel Website Twitter Instagram Follow Marty Bent: Twitter Newsletter Podcast
In this episode, Joe sits down with Matthew Pines, Director of Security Advisory at Sentinel One National Security Fellow. Live at the 2nd Annual Bitcoin Policy Summit hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Matt delivers his geopolitical analysis, discusses how American companies are working directly with eastern countries, the US-China cold war that is brewing on the tech, trade, and currency fronts, and how complacency with BTC policy will severely set the United States back on the global stage. Follow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X (@)btcpolicyorg Follow Matt Pines on X (@)matthew_pines The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus Bitcoin when you buy. Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL's research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice. Block Height 838636 #TheBitcoinLayer Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #JoeConsorti #BitcoinPolicySummit #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #GeopoliticalAnalysis #AmericanCompanies #EasternCountries #USChinaColdWar #TechTradeCurrency #BTCpolicy #GlobalCompetitiveness #SentinelOne #NationalSecurity #BitcoinRegulation #BitcoinInsights #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #Technology #GlobalEconomy #BitcoinSecurity #USForeignPolicy #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #RiverBitcoin #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macroSubscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise
Buckle your seatbelts – this episode is going to take you on a ride. Matt Pines rejoins the show to discuss “the defining challenge of our generation” – the cyber conflict between China and the U.S. From there, they explore the global implications associated with the fragmentation of society due to digitalization and how it might impact currency, trade, and the future of war. And because it's Matt they close by discussing aliens. Of course --Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:48) – China v. US cyber conflict(21:28) – Kinetic threshold(37:48) – Bladerunner 2024 (50:48) – Bitcoin/Hunger Games(57:33) – Aliens --CI Site: cognitive.investmentsJacob Site: jacobshapiro.comJacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShapSubscribe to the Newsletter: bit.ly/weekly-sitrep--Cognitive Investments is an investment advisory firm, founded in 2019 that provides clients with a nuanced array of financial planning, investment advisory and wealth management services. We aim to grow both our clients' material wealth (i.e. their existing financial assets) and their human wealth (i.e. their ability to make good strategic decisions for their business, family, and career).--Disclaimer: Cognitive Investments LLC (“Cognitive Investments”) is a registered investment advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Cognitive Investments and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure.The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice and it should not be relied on as such. It should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell a security. It does not take into account any investor's particular investment objectives, strategies, tax status or investment horizon. You should consult your attorney or tax advisorThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
From the Bitcoin Magazine Archives | Recorded 7/26/2023 Join Hosts Spencer Nichols and Christian Keroles for a conversation with Reed College Philosophy Professor Troy Cross on the nature of epistemology, truth, and the knowledge crisis. We discuss the constraints on obtaining knowledge of the world, how beliefs are formed based on that knowledge, and how our society's ability to collectively makes sense of the word is fundamentally built on inter-personal trust. What might be the role of Bitcoin, a trust-minimized distributed time-stamping protocol, in restoring sensemaking in Western society? Also featuring Matthew Pines and Jamie King. -Spencer Nichols (https://x.com/DeSpencer_?s=20)-Christian Keroles ( https://x.com/ck_SNARKs?s=20)-Troy Cross (https://x.com/thetrocro?s=20)-Matthew Pines (https://x.com/matthew_pines?s=20)-Jamie King (https://x.com/jamie_jk?s=20) __________________ Enter the Bitcoin Halving Challenge! Visit https://www.bitcoinhalving.com/#challenge to place your guess for the price of bitcoin at the halving for the chance to win 1 BTC in prizes! Powered by Nitrobetting (https://nitrobetting.eu/) X (formerly Twitter)Spencer Nichols (@DeSpencer_) on X #Bitcoin and Sustainability | Marketing @BitcoinMagazine | @Tulane Alum X (formerly Twitter)ck (@ck_SNARKs) on X Bitcoin is Freedom. X (formerly Twitter)Troy Cross (@thetrocro) on X Philosopher. Environmentalist. Bitcoiner. X (formerly Twitter)Matthew Pines (@matthew_pines) on X Director, Security Advisory @SentinelOne | National Security Fellow @btcpolicyorg | physics & philosophy @ JHU, public policy @ LSE | geopol/tech/cyber/#Bitcoin X (formerly Twitter)Jamie King (@jamie_jk) on X Currently working on TRUST (https://t.co/nBBxY43Ngd). Previously: THIS MACHINE GREENS (https://t.co/wmyQXmnDJR), SCHISM (https://t.co/nH8vJDIZdW), STEAL THIS FILM.
Join us as Mark Moss sits down with Matthew Pines, Director of Intelligence @KrebsStamos and National Security Fellow @btcpolicyorg, to dissect the complex battlefield of the technological war between China and the US. In this insightful conversation, they explore topics ranging from geopolitical power dynamics, cybersecurity threats, the rise of artificial intelligence, to the potential disruption of global commodities markets due to Russian sanctions.Matthew further elucidates the critical roles of supply chains and networks in this techno-industrial war and the implications of a shift towards commodity-based currencies in the East. Delving into the possibility of a BRICS global currency and its potential impact on the dominance of the US dollar, this interview provides a unique perspective on the international security and global finance dynamics.The discussion also touches upon the escalating "chip war" and its ramifications on the global economy, including its potential effects on the tech industry worldwide and how it might influence alliances or global trading relationships. Matthew provides his expert opinion on national security measures that could potentially be implemented to mitigate the impacts of these technological tensions and rising commodity prices.Finally, the conversation leads into the role of national security in ensuring the stability of global systemically important banks (GSIBs), the theories surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the national security implications tied to it. Don't miss out on this informative deep-dive into the current state of global security as it intersects with the world of tech, finance, and geopolitics. Check out Matt Pines on Twitter: @matthew_pinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crypto's demise seems to have been exaggerated, a bit like Mark Twain's. After the collapse of FTX, multiple coin failures and the arrest of various coinigarchs at airports, Neil and Jonathan talk to bitcoin expert Matthew Pines about the digital, bankless currencies strange ability to shrug off these disasters and what the future may hodl. Presented by Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins.With Matthew Pines.Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.In association with Briefcase.News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at Bitcoin Policy Institute. Chester Ney is IT Director for environmental consulting firm ALL4. In this interview, we discuss the disruptive impact of AI technology on various industries, the potential risks it poses and the geopolitical implications of AI development. We also talk about the use of AI in cybersecurity and its potential use as a tool to communicate with non-human intelligence. - - - - ChatGPT, the AI chatbot built on top of OpenAI's developing large language models (LLMs), was launched in November 2022. It was a realisation of a theoretical advancement that some had imagined would forever remain elusively out of reach. The software was debatedly the most explicit illustration of Arthur C Clarke's famous quote that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” The response to the launch went inevitably viral. However, the awe and wonder were quickly replaced by concerns about the real-world impacts. In terms of coding, ChatGPT could automate and improve on numerous human-based coding tasks. With the upcoming release of the GPT-5 LLM, and competitor products, there is the potential that human software developers could be replaced entirely. And this is just the impact on coding. In reality, AI is and will increasingly have massively disruptive impacts on all jobs. Job roles in the future may still have the same titles, but the day-to-day tasks involved in their fulfilment are likely to be radically different. AI will enable a tighter feedback loop between ideation, testing, and generation, such that development cycles will see rapid acceleration with huge resultant gains in productivity. Jobs may shift towards designing products and user interfaces. Plus, there will be new jobs involved in curating and securing AI systems. The jury is out on whether AI may not pose a world-ending risk. It is more probable that AI will lead to problematic socioeconomic and cybersecurity issues. It will undoubtedly increase volatility in the labour market, and, improve tools for malign actors in the digital space. Nevertheless, it is hard to predict the impact of the expected advance of AI systems becoming capable of self-improvement. This could lead to a utopian takeoff or an existential crisis. Then there are the known unknowns: it is inevitable that AI will enable civilisation to do incredible things in the future and at increasingly rapid speed. This will then lead to the unknown unknowns: the unimaginable impacts of the race towards a singularity. What will the impact be on society? Will AI intersect with a disclosure of non-human intelligence? Will AI enable us to communicate with such entities? Will AI fundamentally change what it is to be human? Sleep well!!! - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-economic-impact-of-ai This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats
“The worst case scenario is short timelines, fast takeoff, meaning very soon we're going to hit some non-linear inflection point and it's going to be…game over.”— Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at Bitcoin Policy Institute. Chester Ney is IT Director for environmental consulting firm ALL4. In this interview, we discuss the disruptive impact of AI technology on various industries, the potential risks it poses and the geopolitical implications of AI development. We also talk about the use of AI in cybersecurity and its potential use as a tool to communicate with non-human intelligence.- - - - ChatGPT, the AI chatbot built on top of OpenAI's developing large language models (LLMs), was launched in November 2022. It was a realisation of a theoretical advancement that some had imagined would forever remain elusively out of reach. The software was debatedly the most explicit illustration of Arthur C Clarke's famous quote that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” The response to the launch went inevitably viral. However, the awe and wonder were quickly replaced by concerns about the real-world impacts. In terms of coding, ChatGPT could automate and improve on numerous human-based coding tasks. With the upcoming release of the GPT-5 LLM, and competitor products, there is the potential that human software developers could be replaced entirely. And this is just the impact on coding. In reality, AI is and will increasingly have massively disruptive impacts on all jobs.Job roles in the future may still have the same titles, but the day-to-day tasks involved in their fulfilment are likely to be radically different. AI will enable a tighter feedback loop between ideation, testing, and generation, such that development cycles will see rapid acceleration with huge resultant gains in productivity. Jobs may shift towards designing products and user interfaces. Plus, there will be new jobs involved in curating and securing AI systems.The jury is out on whether AI may not pose a world-ending risk. It is more probable that AI will lead to problematic socioeconomic and cybersecurity issues. It will undoubtedly increase volatility in the labour market, and, improve tools for malign actors in the digital space. Nevertheless, it is hard to predict the impact of the expected advance of AI systems becoming capable of self-improvement. This could lead to a utopian takeoff or an existential crisis.Then there are the known unknowns: it is inevitable that AI will enable civilisation to do incredible things in the future and at increasingly rapid speed. This will then lead to the unknown unknowns: the unimaginable impacts of the race towards a singularity. What will the impact be on society? Will AI intersect with a disclosure of non-human intelligence? Will AI enable us to communicate with such entities? Will AI fundamentally change what it is to be human? Sleep well!!!- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack sats-----WBD728 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
Join us as Mark Moss sits down with Matthew Pines, Director of Intelligence @KrebsStamos and National Security Fellow @btcpolicyorg, to dissect the complex battlefield of the technological war between China and the US. In this insightful conversation, they explore topics ranging from geopolitical power dynamics, cybersecurity threats, the rise of artificial intelligence, to the potential disruption of global commodities markets due to Russian sanctions. Matthew further elucidates the critical roles of supply chains and networks in this techno-industrial war and the implications of a shift towards commodity-based currencies in the East. Delving into the possibility of a BRICS global currency and its potential impact on the dominance of the US dollar, this interview provides a unique perspective on the international security and global finance dynamics. The discussion also touches upon the escalating "chip war" and its ramifications on the global economy, including its potential effects on the tech industry worldwide and how it might influence alliances or global trading relationships. Matthew provides his expert opinion on national security measures that could potentially be implemented to mitigate the impacts of these technological tensions and rising commodity prices. Finally, the conversation leads into the role of national security in ensuring the stability of global systemically important banks (GSIBs), the theories surrounding the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, and the national security implications tied to it. Don't miss out on this informative deep-dive into the current state of global security as it intersects with the world of tech, finance, and geopolitics. Check out Matt Pines on Twitter: @matthew_pinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at the Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss the growing sense that the US government may imminently disclose the existence of craft of non-human origin and that it actually possesses intact and partially intact examples of such craft. - - - - On July 26th, next Wednesday, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), a new term government agencies use for UFOs. Many believe that this change in nomenclature and the hearing is part of a process aimed at preparing the public for disclosure that the existence of non-human technology is real and that US government agencies and corporations may have retrieved craft of non-human origin. Until recently, UAPs/UFOs were considered a fringe topic. Those in political circles and mainstream media organisations would publicly avoid the subject: it was officially ridiculed, and those who engaged in it risked career suicide. Now, it has suddenly become acceptable to seriously discuss the matter. On Monday (17th July), the White House itself stated UAPs are a "real issue" having "an impact" on the United States Air Force. What changed? Matthew Pines take us through the mechanisms of government bureaucracy in terms of official secrets: who gets clearances and the ‘need to know'. Matthew then takes us through the recent extraordinary whistleblower claims of a government coverup in relation to UAPs, why some within the government now feel enabled and compelled to come forward with extraordinary claims, and an effort to silence them. It's not hyperbolic to state that if such claims are publicly substantiated, it will be the biggest event in human history. It is telling that esteemed people who have close knowledge of this subject matter, including prominent politicians, high-ranking officials and qualified professionals, give credence to the UAP phenomenon. We wait with bated breath to see if these extraordinary claims are backed with extraordinary evidence. This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Ledn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlers Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence
“The Senate thinks there's something fishy going on; either they're being mislead to think there's a secret crash retrieval alien reverse engineering program – or there is a secret crash retrieval reverse engineering program…either way this is concerning.”— Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at the Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss the growing sense that the US government may imminently disclose the existence of craft of non-human origin and that it actually possesses intact and partially intact examples of such craft. - - - - On July 26th, next Wednesday, the Republican-led House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), a new term government agencies use for UFOs. Many believe that this change in nomenclature and the hearing is part of a process aimed at preparing the public for disclosure that the existence of non-human technology is real and that US government agencies and corporations may have retrieved craft of non-human origin. Until recently, UAPs/UFOs were considered a fringe topic. Those in political circles and mainstream media organisations would publicly avoid the subject: it was officially ridiculed, and those who engaged in it risked career suicide. Now, it has suddenly become acceptable to seriously discuss the matter. On Monday (17th July), the White House itself stated UAPs are a "real issue" having "an impact" on the United States Air Force. What changed?Matthew Pines take us through the mechanisms of government bureaucracy in terms of official secrets: who gets clearances and the ‘need to know'. Matthew then takes us through the recent extraordinary whistleblower claims of a government coverup in relation to UAPs, why some within the government now feel enabled and compelled to come forward with extraordinary claims, and an effort to silence them. It's not hyperbolic to state that if such claims are publicly substantiated, it will be the biggest event in human history. It is telling that esteemed people who have close knowledge of this subject matter, including prominent politicians, high-ranking officials and qualified professionals, give credence to the UAP phenomenon. We wait with bated breath to see if these extraordinary claims are backed with extraordinary evidence. - - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Ledn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence-----TMS001 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
Grab a front-row seat as we cross the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and global regulations with our esteemed guest, Matthew Pines, Director for Security Intelligence at the Krebs demo. We'll navigate the precarious waters of the AI arms race, scrutinize the potential of AI to both automate cyberattacks and detect network anomalies, and explore the thriving criminal market of ransomware-as-a-service. From countries leveraging lax legal frameworks to the emergence of a global regulatory regime around generative AI, Matthew brings us deep insights into the shifting dynamics of cybersecurity.A notable highlight of our conversation is the exploration of the geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Has the looming potential fallout of a Taiwan event got you anxious? Or perhaps the social engineering possibilities through apps like TikTok have piqued your curiosity? We shed light on these aspects along with the proposed Restrict Act by Senator Mark Warner and the concept of US-China decoupling. We also track how key figures like Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, and Bill Gates are playing their part in stabilizing the US-China relationship.Buckle up, because we are taking a surprising turn into the realm of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs). If you've ever wondered about the national security implications of UAPs or how blockchain technology fits into this context, we're right there with you. We make a case for greater transparency, investigation, and even the role of Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset to boost US global economic power. From AI's geoeconomic implications to the strategic competition with China, this episode is a thrilling rollercoaster that bridges the known and the unknown. Join us as we take a deep dive into these fascinating topics and expand your world view in the process.ANTICIPATE STOCK MARKET CRASHES, CORRECTIONS, AND BEAR MARKETS WITH AWARD WINNING RESEARCH. Sign up for The Lead-Lag Report at www.leadlagreport.com and use promo code PODCAST30 for 2 weeks free and 30% off.Nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. The content in this program is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any information or other material as investment, financial, tax, or other advice. The views expressed by the participants are solely their own. A participant may have taken or recommended any investment position discussed, but may close such position or alter its recommendation at any time without notice. Nothing contained in this program constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or other financial instruments in any jurisdiction. Please consult your own investment or financial advisor for advice related to all investment decisions.The Canadian Money RoadmapDiscover strategies to save, invest, and grow your money effectively.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFoodies unite…with HowUdish!It's social media with a secret sauce: FOOD! The world's first network for food enthusiasts. HowUdish connects foodies across the world!Share kitchen tips and recipe hacks. Discover hidden gem food joints and street food. Find foodies like you, connect, chat and organize meet-ups!HowUdish makes it simple to connect through food anywhere in the world.So, how do YOU dish? Download HowUdish on the Apple App Store today:
Tune in for another episode of Cosmic Bitcoin and take a trip down the UFO rabbit hole. Host Spencer Nichols interviews geopolitical and cybersecurity consultant Matthew Pines to unpack recent UFO leaks from David Grusch. Covering everything from the nature of public discourse and covert government operations to the potential physics underpinning UFOs, Matt offers a framework to understand everything that's come to light, and that which hasn't. Produced by: Chris Alaimo Lower your time preference and lock-in your BITCOIN 2024 Nashville conference tickets today! Use the code BMLIVE for a 10% Discount! https://b.tc/conference/2024 Use promocode: BMLIVE for 10% off everything in our store THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: River Bitcoin 2024 Nashville Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Magazine Pro Bitcoin Amsterdam
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Sam Callahan sat down with Matthew Pines @matthew_pines and Natalie Smolenski @NSmolenski to discuss Bitcoin and the growing surveillance state, the current status of China-US relations, and why the battle for control over networks will be a key story in the coming decade. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:53 Introducing Natalie and Matt 00:02:19 Bitcoin Conference 2023 Recap 00:07:53 Emerging Presidential Candidates Speaking about Bitcoin 00:14:10 The Restrict Act and the Amplification of Digital Surveillance 00:20:20 Central Bank Digital Currencies 00:27:13 Why America Shouldn't Allow CBDC's 00:32:55 Bridging the Relationship between America and China 00:41:18 How Bitcoin Can Help Play a Role in Minimizing Trust Between Nation-States 00:48:17 Why is having a Centralized Mega-Bank a Threat to National Security? 00:58:00 How to Connect with Natalie and Matt 01:00:38 “Swan Signal” OutroConnect with Swan Bitcoin:
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - IntroHow Matthew Pines became familiar with Bitcoin.Was the balance of payments between net producers and net consumers a reason why we have so many global issues?How often do companies Matthew consults with, bring up Bitcoin?What is the impact China is going to have from a geopolitical standpoint?How does Japan's interest rates underpin the rates around the world?How geopolitical decision are extremely complex and not made with just a monetary lens.What caused the dollar to change course in November?Why the US Treasury and FED may need private stable coin issuers instead of CBDCs.What is Matthew's take on the BIS and their proclamations against Bitcoin?How do we address Elected Officials to affect change?Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESMatthew Pines on Twitter.BPI Bitcoin Lobbying.KSG Consulting.Matthew's Book: Expectation Value.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSHave peace of mind knowing River holds Bitcoin in multi-sig cold storage with 100% full reserves.Easily diversify beyond stocks and bonds, and build wealth through streamlined CRE investing with EquityMultiple.Let an expert do your taxes from start to finish so you can relax with TurboTax.Have Commonwealth Private's Private Bankers take the time to understand your goals and tailor solutions that create less for you to do and more for you to enjoy.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Get the professional support you need to prepare for your future career with UBC Sauder School of Business.Make connections, gain knowledge, and uplift your governance CV by becoming a member of the AICD today.Get yourself a Blockstream Jade -- An all-in-one, bitcoin-only hardware wallet that makes protecting your bitcoin so easy. Use the coupon code Fundamentals to get 10% off.Set, track, and manage your financial goals as your life evolves with Scotia Smart Investor.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"One immediate lesson many drew from this event was a reconsideration of the risk of fiat liabilities in an environment where trust is lacking (including the trust not to violate territorial integrity and Westphalian sovereignty). This event reinforced the nature of fiat money as a system of centrally maintained ledger entries denominating a unit of account corresponding to a sovereign authority's sphere of power. As such, the use of such a liability as a medium of exchange (or store of value) is contingent on the political assent of that sovereign authority." – Matthew Pines Today we finish Matthew Pines excellent piece breaking down the domains of geopolitical and monetary contest across the major political forces in the world. In Part 2 we lay out the potential outcomes and shifts likely to take place, where the greatest opportunities and risk may lie for certain blocs of state actors, and how Bitcoin is likely to fit into this new, global, monetary disorder. This is a great one for a foundation on the movements of the geopolitical world. Mentioned in the guy's take was my recent show with John Vallis on the banking crisis: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sdikMa9kJ0d8yJF4cCxA4?si=c35f279d350d4baa Matthew's Nostr Pubkey: npub128tlrdek6x2clft0zylg9gnes736ef8sumfr0750cd5uc9sgchqqkffadp Guy's Nostr Pubkey: npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsors: • Gets sats back every time you dump fiat at a store, to pay your bills, everything in your fiat life pays you sats with the Fold Debit Card and FoldApp. 20,000 FREE SATS! at (https://bitcoinaudible.com/fold) • The Swan IRA is live! Follow the link to find out how to get your tax free retirement funds, securely allocated to Bitcoin! The best place to onboard a true Bitcoiner - Stack sats automatically, withdraw automatically, and learn or get help from the best team of Bitcoiners out there with Swan Bitcoin. (https://swanbitcoin.com/guy) • Dive into the Bitcoin only wallet, the cypherpunk calculator, with the NEW Coldcard Q1! A company that has built secure Bitcoin products for nearly a decade. Code BITCOINAUDIBLE gets 9% off the ColdCard! (https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) ------------------------------- "If you don't know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn." — Ayn Rand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"One immediate lesson many drew from this event was a reconsideration of the risk of fiat liabilities in an environment where trust is lacking (including the trust not to violate territorial integrity and Westphalian sovereignty). This event reinforced the nature of fiat money as a system of centrally maintained ledger entries denominating a unit of account corresponding to a sovereign authority's sphere of power. As such, the use of such a liability as a medium of exchange (or store of value) is contingent on the political assent of that sovereign authority." – Matthew Pines Today we finish Matthew Pines excellent piece breaking down the domains of geopolitical and monetary contest across the major political forces in the world. In Part 2 we lay out the potential outcomes and shifts likely to take place, where the greatest opportunities and risk may lie for certain blocs of state actors, and how Bitcoin is likely to fit into this new, global, monetary disorder. This is a great one for a foundation on the movements of the geopolitical world. Mentioned in the guy's take was my recent show with John Vallis on the banking crisis: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sdikMa9kJ0d8yJF4cCxA4?si=c35f279d350d4baa Matthew's Nostr Pubkey: npub128tlrdek6x2clft0zylg9gnes736ef8sumfr0750cd5uc9sgchqqkffadp Guy's Nostr Pubkey: npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsors: • Gets sats back every time you dump fiat at a store, to pay your bills, everything in your fiat life pays you sats with the Fold Debit Card and FoldApp. 20,000 FREE SATS! at (https://bitcoinaudible.com/fold) • The Swan IRA is live! Follow the link to find out how to get your tax free retirement funds, securely allocated to Bitcoin! The best place to onboard a true Bitcoiner - Stack sats automatically, withdraw automatically, and learn or get help from the best team of Bitcoiners out there with Swan Bitcoin. (https://swanbitcoin.com/guy) • Dive into the Bitcoin only wallet, the cypherpunk calculator, with the NEW Coldcard Q1! A company that has built secure Bitcoin products for nearly a decade. Code BITCOINAUDIBLE gets 9% off the ColdCard! (https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) ------------------------------- "If you don't know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn." — Ayn Rand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
"The 20th century was the first where technology enabled forms of violent state competition, as well as peaceful globalization, across the full scale of the Earth. Moreover, the same technology made possible the organization of massive state systems to project power and maintain integrated, centralized control over large, diverse populations and cultures." - Matthew Pines Bitcoin Audible is officially 5 years old today! And what a time to be celebrating an anniversary for the show than with a banking crisis and an incredible piece by Matthew Pines on the unraveling of the global monetary and political order and how and where Bitcoin is likely to play its most important role. Don't miss this incredible piece with part 1 today, and the conclusion in tomorrow's episode. Matthew's Nostr Pubkey: npub128tlrdek6x2clft0zylg9gnes736ef8sumfr0750cd5uc9sgchqqkffadp Guy's Nostr Pubkey: npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsors: • Gets sats back every time you dump fiat at a store, to pay your bills, everything in your fiat life pays you sats with the Fold Debit Card and FoldApp. 20,000 FREE SATS! at (https://bitcoinaudible.com/fold) • The Swan IRA is live! Follow the link to find out how to get your tax free retirement funds, securely allocated to Bitcoin! The best place to onboard a true Bitcoiner - Stack sats automatically, withdraw automatically, and learn or get help from the best team of Bitcoiners out there with Swan Bitcoin. (https://swanbitcoin.com/guy) • Dive into the Bitcoin only wallet, the cypherpunk calculator, with the NEW Coldcard Q1! A company that has built secure Bitcoin products for nearly a decade. Code BITCOINAUDIBLE gets 9% off the ColdCard! (https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) ------------------------------- "Man has only one tool to fight error: reason." – Mises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The 20th century was the first where technology enabled forms of violent state competition, as well as peaceful globalization, across the full scale of the Earth. Moreover, the same technology made possible the organization of massive state systems to project power and maintain integrated, centralized control over large, diverse populations and cultures." - Matthew Pines Bitcoin Audible is officially 5 years old today! And what a time to be celebrating an anniversary for the show than with a banking crisis and an incredible piece by Matthew Pines on the unraveling of the global monetary and political order and how and where Bitcoin is likely to play its most important role. Don't miss this incredible piece with part 1 today, and the conclusion in tomorrow's episode. Matthew's Nostr Pubkey: npub128tlrdek6x2clft0zylg9gnes736ef8sumfr0750cd5uc9sgchqqkffadp Guy's Nostr Pubkey: npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev Don't forget to check out our amazing sponsors: • Gets sats back every time you dump fiat at a store, to pay your bills, everything in your fiat life pays you sats with the Fold Debit Card and FoldApp. 20,000 FREE SATS! at (https://bitcoinaudible.com/fold) • The Swan IRA is live! Follow the link to find out how to get your tax free retirement funds, securely allocated to Bitcoin! The best place to onboard a true Bitcoiner - Stack sats automatically, withdraw automatically, and learn or get help from the best team of Bitcoiners out there with Swan Bitcoin. (https://swanbitcoin.com/guy) • Dive into the Bitcoin only wallet, the cypherpunk calculator, with the NEW Coldcard Q1! A company that has built secure Bitcoin products for nearly a decade. Code BITCOINAUDIBLE gets 9% off the ColdCard! (https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard) ------------------------------- "Man has only one tool to fight error: reason." – Mises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinaudible/message
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Matthew Pines is a Managing Consultant at the Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss the rapidly changing geopolitical order as China competes with the US for dominance, and how Bitcoin may become one of a number of alternative global reserve assets to US debt. - - - - There are moments when the world pivots when events change the course of world affairs. The Russian invasion of Ukraine was one such event. More to the point, it was the western sanctions imposed on Russia that will come to be seen as a paradigm shift. It was when the world went from working in an open Eurodollar system to a closed system involving alternative forms of money. In the face of increasingly fraught geopolitics and a loss of faith in the US dollar, certain countries are seeking to diversify the reserve assets they hold. This will create problems for the USD-UST system, at the same time the US is facing significant headwinds: dealing with huge structural debt, ‘reshoring, restocking and rewiring', and countering China's rise. What was once a theory is now turning into reality: China is on the cusp of being able to compete with the US, principally within the Asian geopolitical sphere. To this end, China has a strategic imperative to secure reliable commodity and energy sources, and will likely move towards a proto-petroyuan system, and coerce other countries and entities to follow. In this context, Bitcoin is emerging as a viable alternative to fiat currencies and gold as a global reserve asset. It is a unique form of money: a digital commodity with global fungibility, limited counterparty risk, and large liquidity. But critically it is a politically neutral asset, an increasingly attractive attribute for countries seeking to hedge their exposure to increasing geopolitical risk. In the US, the rise of Bitcoin companies, along with the Biden administration's Executive Order on Digital Assets and positive statements by officials, suggests the US could accept Bitcoin's gradual adoption and monetization. From a national security perspective, key decision-makers may realize that allowing Bitcoin to serve as a new global reserve would disproportionately benefit the US.
“It's not being looked at properly as a realistic scenario that, say, by 2030 you could have several countries that have meaningful holdings of bitcoin as part of this geo-economic arrangement, and this is a way for them to hedge.”— Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is a Managing Consultant at the Krebs Stamos Group and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss the rapidly changing geopolitical order as China competes with the US for dominance, and how Bitcoin may become one of a number of alternative global reserve assets to US debt. - - - - There are moments when the world pivots when events change the course of world affairs. The Russian invasion of Ukraine was one such event. More to the point, it was the western sanctions imposed on Russia that will come to be seen as a paradigm shift. It was when the world went from working in an open Eurodollar system to a closed system involving alternative forms of money.In the face of increasingly fraught geopolitics and a loss of faith in the US dollar, certain countries are seeking to diversify the reserve assets they hold. This will create problems for the USD-UST system, at the same time the US is facing significant headwinds: dealing with huge structural debt, ‘reshoring, restocking and rewiring', and countering China's rise. What was once a theory is now turning into reality: China is on the cusp of being able to compete with the US, principally within the Asian geopolitical sphere. To this end, China has a strategic imperative to secure reliable commodity and energy sources, and will likely move towards a proto-petroyuan system, and coerce other countries and entities to follow. In this context, Bitcoin is emerging as a viable alternative to fiat currencies and gold as a global reserve asset. It is a unique form of money: a digital commodity with global fungibility, limited counterparty risk, and large liquidity. But critically it is a politically neutral asset, an increasingly attractive attribute for countries seeking to hedge their exposure to increasing geopolitical risk. In the US, the rise of Bitcoin companies, along with the Biden administration's Executive Order on Digital Assets and positive statements by officials, suggests the US could accept Bitcoin's gradual adoption and monetization. From a national security perspective, key decision-makers may realize that allowing Bitcoin to serve as a new global reserve would disproportionately benefit the US.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyLedn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereFidelity - Careers in cryptoLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultBCB Group - Global digital financial Services-----WBD602 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
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What's going on in the Global Monetary System w/ Matthew Pines In Todays Episode of The Bitcoin Magazine Podcast we are joined by Matthew Pines from the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Talking about the Global Monetary System and the Fundamental Economy of the Internet Surveillance and the monetary System. Listen to the full episode for more! Lower your time preference and lock-in your BITCOIN 2023 conference tickets today! https://b.tc/conference/2023
Bitcoin Policy Institute w/ Matthew Pines In this week's episode of Bitcoin Bottom Line, hosts Steven McClurg and C.J. Wilson are joined by guest Matthew Pines, a managing consultant at Krebs Stamos and National Security fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Wilson begins by asking Matthew, “What is the discovery path to Bitcoin?” To that, Pines describes the increase in “tangible action taking place across various government agencies.” McClurg asks from the perspective of Bitcoin; “which countries do we see as a potential threat to bitcoin being a global digital currency? Which countries are really embracing it more,... where does the U.S. fall on the spectrum of support?” Pines responds that “The United States is a remarkably pro-bitcoin place, and while the policy action and social media hostility tends to get a lot of attention… if you kind of look at where the conversation was 2 or 3 years ago and compare it with today, the trend has been uniformly positive”. Wilson then asks about Europe, and “if there is more room to improve Bitcoin policy there,” to that Matthew explains “one thing that makes it unique is it is an economic union but not a political union… the euro is a new thing, it has only been around for like 30 years, not that much longer than bitcoin has been around, so they have a lot of vested political interest in the success of the Euro.” He adds, “They have a much more acute sense of currency as a political unifying entity, and anything that could come in and chip away at that is going to be inherently regarded suspiciously.” Wilson asks about Matthew's work with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, which is as he describes, “got together to put out more rigorous, thoughtful, fact based research analysis on bitcoin specific related policy issues to help inform the conversation and also to provide resources… to help inform policy decisions” McClurg furthers this thread by asking about the narrative that has been attributed to bitcoin's energy consumption, and “what they (BPI) are doing to combat that narrative” Pines explains “you can rebut it with arguments but you ultimately need data, to look at what is happening on the ground… and investigate the claim empirically…” he goes on to say, “Bitcoin mining companies investing millions of dollars in operations in states around the country with job creation and tangible impacts across the grid, that is a more enduring story that is by definition not refutable.” Listen to the full episode for more!
Matthew Pines is a Managing Consultant at the Krebs Stamos Group, a company that specializes in helping other companies navigate today's rapidly changing information security world. He has also written an in-depth report for the Bitcoin Policy Institute which we discuss. In today's episode of the Somi Arian Podcast, Matthew and I dive into some profound and complex questions around bitcoin and macroeconomic shifts, including the United Kingdom opening up to Crypto assets. This was probably one of my favourite conversations on this podcast so far, and I hope you'll enjoy it too!
In recent months there has been a flurry of activity in the government related to cryptoassets, how to regulate them, and what their implications for national security will be. Though it's common to endorse a simplistic narrative in which Bitcoin and the government are flatly opposed to each other, the truth is more nuanced. We've invited Matthew Pines to the Futurati Podcast to talk to us about these issues. Matthew is a Managing Consultant at the Krebs Stamos Group, a cybersecurity and geopolitical risk advisory firm. He has over ten years of experience helping the government and private sector firms address pressing security and resilience challenges. As a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, he applies rigorous analytical methodologies to help policy-makers understand the implications of Bitcoin as an emerging technology for the benefit of the nation. He holds a master's degree in Philosophy and Public Policy (with Distinction) from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a bachelor's degree in Physics and Philosophy (with Honors) from Johns Hopkins University. If you enjoy this interview please subscribe to the podcast and share it with your friends, and don't forget to check out our website, futuratipodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Swan Signal Live Matthew Pines, National Defense Fellow at The Bitcoin Policy Institute and David Zell, Executive Director at The Bitcoin Policy Institute joins us to talk about increased Bitcoin adoption at the government level, how they are helping educate policymakers on this new technology, and what steps we can all take to help ensure a bright orange future.Timestamps:0:00 - Stack at SwanBitcoin.Com.4:00 - What Is the Bitcoin Policy Institute?10:00 - Writing the BPI white paper.19:00 - Are policy makers coming around on Bitcoin?25:00 - Is Bitcoin Bipartisan?31:00 - Does America need Bitcoin?36:44- States supporting Bitcoin Mining.46:15 - Risks of CBDCs.55:20 - Final thoughts.1:01:22 - Twitter Spaces Q&A!Connect with Matthew Pines:https://twitter.com/@Matthew_PinesConnect with David Zell:https://twitter.com/DavidZell_Connect with Brady Swenson:https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoinSwan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/ytCheck out the best place for Bitcoin education, Swan Bitcoin's "Bitcoin Canon". Compiling all of the greatest articles, news sources, videos and more from your favorite bitcoiners! https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/Find out more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute here: https://www.btcpolicy.orgConnect with Swan on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoinTelegram: https://t.me/swansignalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swan...Swan Signal Live and Swan Lounge are a production of Swan Bitcoin, the best way to accumulate Bitcoin through automatic recurring buys at https://swanbitcoin.com.Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swanbitcoin.com/privateGet your free ebook or audiobook copy of "Inventing Bitcoin" here: https://swanbitcoin.com/freebookWe also have the book available en español, y puede descargar su copia en https://swanbitcoin.com/librogratisGet your free ebook copy of "21 Lessons" here:https://swanbitcoin.com/21lessonsJoin our Swan Force, our referral program, and get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swanbitcoin.com/enlist#Bitcoin #SwanBitcoin #Finance #BitcoinNews
Today's guest is US National Security expert and Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow, Matthew Pines. We cover: What is the Bitcoin Policy Institute? Why is Matthew focused on Bitcoin? Can Bitcoin support US economic growth and energy innovation? Stability of USD reserve status Freezing gold versus Bitcoin transactions Why is Bitcoin better for the US than gold or a bancor? How effective are sanctions and would any efficacy be compromised by Bitcoin? What kind of conflict would Bitcoin reduce versus possibly augment? Did we just witness Bitcoin democratize the financing of war? Bitcoin and US energy independence https://twitter.com/matthew_pines https://www.btcpolicy.org/
In this episode of the Fed Watch podcast, CK and I had the privilege to chat with Matthew Pines from the Bitcoin Policy Institute. He recently wrote the fantastic and comprehensive Bitcoin essay for policymakers and the general public, Bitcoin and US National Security: An Assessment of Bitcoin as a Strategic Opportunity for the United States. Our conversation focused on a summary of the essay, digging deeper into quality vs quantity adoption, stablecoins, ways nations view CBDCs differently, and we end with talking about the Federal Reserve and their predicament right now over rate hikes with an inverted yield curve. Fed Watch is a podcast for people interested in central bank current events and how Bitcoin will integrate or replace aspects of the aging financial system. To understand how bitcoin will become global money, we must first understand what's happening now. Report Summary We started out by discussing who was Matt's target audience and did that affect the structure of the paper. I was curious because it is very comprehensive, covering bitcoin's technical mechanics, recent monetary history, and then ways bitcoin could be used to the strategic advantage of the United States. Matthew Pines responded that he anchored the structure of the paper around Biden's recent executive order. As people are taking a closer look at these topics, and as they are writing reports themselves in response to that order, Matt wanted to give them an analytical primer and a summary of how bitcoin can address the concerns specifically of the administration about national security. Bitcoin Adoption Next, we get into some specifics from the report. He mentions that 16% of US adults own bitcoin/cryptocurrency. However, this is an overall figure and doesn't speak to the quality of that adoption. For instance, it could be a lot of gamblers buying scam tokens on Coinbase. I wondered if he had insight on adoption by the politically powerful, i.e. business leaders, government officials, influencers, millionaires and billionaires. In essence, I asked Matt to speculate based on his unique knowledge set. Matt has a great line, “the power of selective high-value orange pilling can't be overstated.” He says that is kind of what we all want, but it can turn out badly. He also warns against concentrating too much on politicians. In other words, let bitcoin's incentives do the work. Staying on the policy front for one more question, we ask if adoption is closing the window for possible devastatingly bad policy decisions. If 16% of the public own bitcoin now, how much will that be in 1 or 2 years? If 50% of people own bitcoin, and most of the politically influential class own bitcoin, does that make it nearly impossible to get bad policy? Once again, asking him to speculate on this question. Matt's answer is very constructive. He points out that the window of policy is moving in a positive direction, citing Senator Lummis' recent work. He makes the distinction between the legislative and executive branches and says each have a different relationship to policy. The lawmakers are obvious, but an average employee of the executive branch could perpetuate misunderstanding because they are in a rush to write a brief or complete a report. Stablecoins and Europe Now, we get into the CBDC discussion, focusing on Europe first. Matt claims that the European Union is inherently threatened by USD stablecoins and Bitcoin, because it is the monetary union that underpins the political union. Therefore, it is naturally more drawn to CBDC solutions. He also agrees that the Federal Reserve is unlike the European Central Bank in terms of its pursuit of a CBDC. Basically, the Fed has a great grasp on the issues and forces at play in a CBDC. They are much more friendly to USD stablecoins than a CBDC already, even though they might not know all the strategic advantages that Matthew has outlined in his report. One of Pines' great points from his report, that he brings up at this point, is the ability for the Fed to regulate USD stablecoins and force them to be buyers of US Treasury Securities. This could add more demand for Treasuries and even give the Fed a new policy tool. Federal Reserve is Trapped In the last part of the interview, we have time to quickly cover the Federal Reserve's predicament. They have made a massive move to hawkishness, and after only one tiny hike, the yield curve is already inverting signaling recession. I asked Matt what he thought of this development, and what his take on the Fed's options are at this point. Matt goes on the expertly describe the situation in which the Fed finds itself as an “irreducibly complex system”. The Fed has to poke this complex system increasingly harder each time and wait to see what breaks. Matt says if we want to see where we are headed we should look to Japan, because they are 5 -10 years ahead of the rest of the world in these monetary experiments like QE and yield curve control. That does it for this week. Thanks to the watchers and listeners. If you enjoy this content please SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW on iTunes, and SHARE!
Matthew Pines is a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss modelling complex systems, current US national security priorities, and how Bitcoin can help maintain US hegemony. - - - - We live in unprecedented times. An emergent battle for hegemonic power is occurring during a period of unparalleled advances in technology that politicians are struggling to comprehend. What was previously deemed to be settled global economic and geopolitical strategy is now in flux. Up may be down. The unthinkable suddenly thinkable. This is the environment in which Bitcoin, revolutionary money, is going through its puberty stage. It is to be expected that incumbent US (and other western) power structures are nervous about such an immature innovation, particularly in uncertain times. Yet, as counterintuitive as it may seem to them, Bitcoin offers significant strategic advantages for the US. For Bitcoiners, the issue is not that a case needs to be made, but rather how that case should be presented and conveyed to politicians and bureaucrats. So far the message has been conveyed through grassroots advocacy: orange pilling individuals. But how do you orange pill the world's major power centre? Bitcoiners are disrupters and predominantly work outside of the sphere of government. Bitcoin itself seeks to challenge the status quo. However, the government needs to hear the message in a language they understand, via channels they can trust. This is the gap Matthew Pines is seeking to fill. And “Bitcoin and U.S. National Security” is the report that aims to orange pill the US government.
“A legit Central Bank, with a material amount of capital moving into Bitcoin, it was entirely a theoretical proposition. I think what's happened in the past two weeks has made that now plausible… you could see it in the next year or two – that is kind of a game-changer.”— Matthew PinesMatthew Pines is a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute specializing in national security. In this interview, we discuss modelling complex systems, current US national security priorities, and how Bitcoin can help maintain US hegemony. - - - - We live in unprecedented times. An emergent battle for hegemonic power is occurring during a period of unparalleled advances in technology that politicians are struggling to comprehend. What was previously deemed to be settled global economic and geopolitical strategy is now in flux. Up may be down. The unthinkable suddenly thinkable.This is the environment in which Bitcoin, revolutionary money, is going through its puberty stage. It is to be expected that incumbent US (and other western) power structures are nervous about such an immature innovation, particularly in uncertain times. Yet, as counterintuitive as it may seem to them, Bitcoin offers significant strategic advantages for the US. For Bitcoiners, the issue is not that a case needs to be made, but rather how that case should be presented and conveyed to politicians and bureaucrats. So far the message has been conveyed through grassroots advocacy: orange pilling individuals. But how do you orange pill the world's major power centre? Bitcoiners are disrupters and predominantly work outside of the sphere of government. Bitcoin itself seeks to challenge the status quo. However, the government needs to hear the message in a language they understand, via channels they can trust. This is the gap Matthew Pines is seeking to fill. And “Bitcoin and U.S. National Security” is the report that aims to orange pill the US government.This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyBlockFi - The future of Bitcoin financial servicesSportsbet.io - Online sportsbook & casino that accepts BitcoinCasa - The leading provider of Bitcoin multisig key security.Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletCompass Mining - Bitcoin mining & hostingLVL - Bank on BitcoinBCB Group - Global digital financial Services-----WBD477 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.
With the media and the Biden Administration in an uproar about the potential for Bitcoin, Crypto, or digital assets to be used to avoid sanctions, I brought on Matthew Pines to discuss why he disagrees with this narrative. Matthew is a national security expert and a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute where he wrote a recent report on why he believes Bitcoin is ill-suited as a tool to help Russia avoid Western Sanctions.Thank you as always and I will see you on the other side!--------------------------------Be sure to join the "Smart People Shit" telegram for a more in-depth discussion on what's going on in the world of bitcoin and receive exciting content that is exclusive to the followers in the Telegram.Telegram: Http://t.me/smartpeopleshit--------------------------------Guest: Matthew Pines- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthew_pines- Website: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Host: Dennis Porter- Twitter: https://twitter.com/dennis_porter_?s=21- Articles: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/dennis-porter- Website: SmartPeopleShit.com--------------------------------SHOW SPONSOR:Thank you to Okcoin for sponsoring the show. Head over to go.okcoin.com/smart to get some free Bitcoin when you sign up for their service. BITCOIN 2022 PROMO:Make sure to snag your ticket for Bitcoin 2022 before the next price increase. You can use code “SMART” for 10% off your ticket.Go to b.tc/conference/registration to buy your ticket now!--------------------------------As a side note, this podcast is not financial advice. Any opinions expressed by the Host and the Guest are strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should be viewed as such. This is the first of many episodes and we're aware we have a lot of room to grow. Feedback is appreciated and we will do our best to evolve with our listeners. Thank you for your support!
In a Nutshell: Matthew Pines says trying to speculate and reason about the future evolution of geopolitics and state relations in the absence of Bitcoin is extremely difficult. "In fact, it's probably one of the things that stresses all world leaders out and economists and hedge funds. Everyone's trying to predict how the global system is going to evolve so trying to answer the question of how the global system's going to evolve WITH Bitcoin imposes an additional complexity," he said. Yet, this difficulty doesn't stop us from trying or from gaming out different possible scenarios. In today's show, Matthew Pines and I discuss the current state of geopolitics among Russia, Ukraine, China, and the US, and the potential role that Bitcoin, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies, and US treasuries might play in shaping the denouement. And we zoom out as well and discuss whether widespread Bitcoin adoption can act as a deterrent to war in general and why Bitcoin might reduce certain incentives to initiate war but not all of them. Guest: Matthew Pines, Management Consultant, Fellow - National Security, International Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.
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