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"Running It Hot": The Big Beautiful Bill Debt Playbook Explained | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 10
The U.S. government is running it hot — and Bitcoin may be the only exit.In episode 10 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team — Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen — break down what just happened with the Big Beautiful Bill and why it matters for Bitcoin, inflation, and America’s fiscal future.They dive into the last-minute push to pass pro-Bitcoin tax reform (including the de minimis exemption and mining tax fixes), explain why it failed, and assess the rising importance of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) as the next key battleground.The episode also explores deep tensions within the Republican coalition, how Bitcoin fits into U.S. national security priorities, and what the growing demand for stablecoins reveals about where the monetary system is headed.🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 – The U.S. Is Running It Hot: Fiscal Dominance Explained01:00 – Behind the Scenes at the Bitcoin Policy Summit05:00 – Strategic Bitcoin Reserve & Leaked “Accumulation Plan”08:00 – Why the Big Beautiful Bill Matters for Bitcoin12:30 – What Killed the De Minimis Tax Fix?17:00 – Mining Tax Reform & Wash Sale Loopholes21:00 – Why the Crypto Lobby Failed in DC26:00 – GOP Factions, Elon vs. Trump, and Bitcoin’s Role31:30 – The Real Bitcoin Priorities: BRCA and Privacy36:00 – What’s Next: Senate Market Structure Bill & Regulatory Outlook41:00 – Final Thoughts: Bitcoin, Inflation & the Next Political Chapter#BitcoinPolicyHour #BigBeautifulBill #FiscalDominance #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinLegislation #CryptoTax #DeMinimis #BRCA #BitcoinRegulation #FiscalDominance #DigitalAssets #BitcoinSummit #Stablecoins #BitcoinAndCongress #BitcoinMining #CryptoLobby #BitcoinReserve #SatoshiVision #BitcoinBackstage #BitcoinNews #MatthewPines #ZackShapiro

TRACE MAYER: The New Monetary Order and the Fall of Fiat | Bitcoin Backstage
In this explosive episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Trace Mayer—early Bitcoin investor, creator of Proof of Keys, and one of the earliest Bitcoin bloggers—returns to the spotlight to dissect the past, present, and future of Bitcoin. Interviewed live at the Bitcoin Conference by Isabella Santos, Mayer drops hard truths about central banking, strategic reserves, proof of keys, and the global monetary shift already underway.From dissecting the fractional reserve system to revealing what really happened during the Blocksize Wars, Mayer also explains why Bitcoin is outperforming gold, how the U.S. might use BTC as a reserve asset, and what’s holding back its evolution as a medium of exchange. This is Bitcoin history, macro insight, and monetary rebellion all in one.💥 SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉 https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine💥 DON’T SELL YOUR BITCOIN — BORROW AGAINST IT WITH SALT LENDING 💥👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-SALT-LendingConnect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg3Connect with Trace Mayer on X: https://x.com/TraceMayerChapters:00:00 - Intro: Proof of Keys & Bank Run Origin Story01:30 - Bitcoin's Rise Since the $1 Era03:10 - Bitcoin as Financial Nuclear Reactor04:30 - Gold Market Manipulation & Central Bank Shenanigans06:00 - China's Secret Gold Strategy07:00 - Gold vs. Bitcoin: Global Monetary Contenders12:30 - The Blocksize Wars: Explained from the Inside15:00 - How Roger Ver and Greg Maxwell Clashed17:30 - Trace on Governance, Tribalism & Testing Innovation25:00 - U.S. Custodying BTC: Armory & The Marshals Story28:00 - Bitcoin's Role in a New Monetary Order29:30 - Hard Take: Innovation vs. Ossification30:30 - Closing Thoughts with Trace Mayer#BitcoinBackstage #TraceMayer #ProofOfKeys #BitcoinReserve #MonetaryPolicy #GoldVsBitcoin #BitcoinConference2025 #BitcoinTreasury #DigitalGold #BitcoinNetworkEffects #IsabellaSantos #BTCInnovation #CryptoRegulation #BitcoinGovernance

$2 Trillion to $10 Trillion: How BTC Will Re-Architect Political Power | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 9
What happens when Bitcoin grows from $2 trillion to $10 trillion? In this special edition of Bitcoin Policy Hour recorded in Washington, DC, BPI Exec. Director Matthew Pines and Head of Policy Zack Shapiro break down how Bitcoin's exponential monetization is forcing a re-architecture of political and economic power in real time.They dive into:- Why policymakers are finally paying attention to Bitcoin- How AI, quantum computing, and global instability intersect with BTC policy- What a $10T Bitcoin means for U.S. national security and global influence- The legislative battlefield ahead (Clarity Act, market structure bills, non-custodial dev protections)- How BPI is building the next generation of Bitcoin policy leaders in D.C.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: From the Bitcoin Policy Summit in DC04:00 - Why Bitcoin touches every policy domain06:00 - National security and dual-use tech with Patrick Witt09:00 - Government’s evolving view on Bitcoin10:30 - Balancing privacy, surveillance & freedom12:00 - Private intel conversations on Bitcoin geopolitics15:45 - What’s next for BPI in 202516:50 - Stablecoins, Clarity Act, and legislative strategy18:30 - Strategic outlook: quantum, AI & China22:00 - Lightning, AGI, and machine-to-machine payments25:20 - Preparing for a $5–10T Bitcoin market28:00 - Bitcoin’s monetization: who leads and why it matters🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg#BitcoinPolicy #BitcoinMonetization #BTC10Trillion #CryptoRegulation #NationalSecurity #DigitalAssets #QuantumBitcoin #BitcoinAndAI #BitcoinFuture #ClarityAct #BitcoinStrategy #WashingtonDC #BitcoinPolicyHour #BPI #BitcoinPolicyInstitute

MAX KEISER: $850K In Play - It's Time to UNF**K The Money | Bitcoin Backstage
Bitcoin iconoclast and prophet Max Keiser joins Isabella Santos at Bitcoin 2025 to discuss his mission to spread Bitcoin nationhood across Latin America—starting with El Salvador and now Panama.He breaks down the dual strategy of top-down political coordination and bottom-up grassroots revolution, and outlines the game theory that compels sovereigns to adopt Bitcoin. Keiser warns of a looming corporate credit bubble in Bitcoin treasury strategy and explains why Japan’s 10-year bond yield is the domino to watch. He ends with a fiery call to embrace Bitcoin as a spiritual force to unfuck money—literally our “last chance.”💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazineChapters:00:00 - El Salvador to Panama03:00 - The Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption06:00 - The Corporate Treasury Risk08:00 - Bitcoin and Debt Blowup12:00 - Bond Market Collapse Path14:00 - $850K Bitcoin Thesis15:30 - Decentralization vs. Corporate Control19:00 - Fear vs. Love20:00 - The Bitcoin Singularity22:00 - Bitcoin’s Final Boss: Fear23:00 - God, Bitcoin & Humanity#BitcoinNation #MaxKeiser #Bitcoin2025 #PanamaBitcoin #ElSalvadorBitcoin #BitcoinGameTheory #BitcoinTreasury #GlobalReset #BitcoinSpirituality #BitcoinInvestment #BitcoinBackstage #IsabellaSantos

Alex Thorn: The "Great Filter" Coming for BTC Treasury Companies | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 6
In episode 6 of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Pierre Rochard sits down with Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, for a wide-ranging and high-signal discussion on the emerging wave of Bitcoin treasury strategy companies.Thorn breaks down the mechanics of Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) success, the role of financial engineering, and how Michael Saylor created a model that's difficult—if not impossible—for others to replicate. He introduces the concept of a "great filter" facing the next generation of Bitcoin-focused public companies: only a few will pass through it.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!Chapters:00:00 – Pierre Rochard & Alex Thorn at the BPI Summit01:45 – From MicroStrategy to MetaPlanet: Bitcoin treasury strategies emerge04:10 – Shareholder value, buybacks, and Bitcoin: shifting capital allocation06:00 – Why miners are becoming treasury companies09:00 – Financial engineering behind Sailor’s success11:00 – Can others replicate MicroStrategy’s playbook?12:30 – The coming saturation of corporate Bitcoin strategies14:00 – Why Bitcoin is unlike any commodity15:30 – IPO window and reverse mergers for crypto firms16:15 – Where we are in the 2025 Bitcoin market cycle17:30 – Why long-term holders are anchoring this cycle21:15 – Final thoughts: retail is still sleeping on Bitcoin🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Alex Thorn on X: https://x.com/intangiblecoins🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre#Bitcoin #AlexThorn #BitcoinforCorporations #Markets #Investing #PierreRochard #Saylor #BitcoinTreasury #MicroStrategy #btcetf #GalaxyDigital #MSTR #CryptoFinance #corporatebitcoin DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Wartime Bitcoin: Navigating an Age of Global Conflict | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 8
As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn—and Bitcoin is in the middle of it. In episode 8 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI's Exec. Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen break down the strategic implications of Middle East conflict, AI-driven warfare, and Bitcoin’s emergence as a neutral asset in an unstable world.
From Palantir’s battlefield AI to the future of U.S. involvement and regime change, this is the episode for anyone trying to understand how monetary policy and military power intersect in 2025.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Framing the Israel-Iran Conflict
05:45 - Israel’s Precision Strikes Explained
10:10 - Trump’s Role and Red Lines
14:30 - Iran’s Nuclear Program in Focus
18:50 - AI-Powered War & Palantir Systems
24:40 - Drones, Kill Chains & Strategic Surprise
29:00 - How China and Taiwan Fit In
34:15 - Does Bitcoin Actually Reduce War?
39:00 - The Sovereign Stack: AI, Energy, Bitcoin
44:20 - Global Conflict, Global Bargaining
49:00 - Final Thoughts & Future Scenarios
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Insurance Insider: "Inevitable" That BTC Becomes a Fiduciary Duty | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 5
On Episode 5 of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Pierre Rochard is joined by Garrett Johnston of Marsh to explore how Bitcoin can radically transform the insurance industry. From the trillions in insurance float to the fiduciary risks of ignoring Bitcoin, this episode uncovers the hidden forces shaping treasury strategy, litigation risk, and D&O coverage in the age of BTC.Garrett breaks down the disconnect between Bitcoin-native firms and traditional insurance carriers, and explains why a failure to adopt Bitcoin may soon be seen as a breach of fiduciary duty. Essential viewing for corporate leaders, CFOs, risk managers, and Bitcoin-aligned executives.Chapters:00:00:00 Fiduciary Duty & Bitcoin 00:04:30 Garrett’s Insurance Journey 00:09:00 Bitcoin’s Disconnect with Insurance 00:13:30 Institutional Misunderstanding of BTC 00:18:00 Insurance Float & Melting Ice Cubes 00:22:30 Litigation and Inflation Risks 00:27:00 Bitcoin's Role in Corporate Risk 00:31:30 Misconceptions about BTC & FTX 00:36:00 MicroStrategy’s Legal Landscape00:40:30 Future of Governance & Communication 🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Garrett Johnston on X: https://x.com/garrettoj🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by LEDN, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!#BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinTreasury #BTC #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinInsurance #BitcoinStrategy #PierreRochard #GarrettJohnston #Strategy #MSTR #DNOInsurance #Legal #Insurance #BitcoinAdoption #bitcoinmagazine DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Exclusive: Michael Saylor Backstage Interview at the Bitcoin Conference
Backstage at Bitcoin 2025, Isabella Santos sits down with Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor for a riveting discussion on Bitcoin’s exponential adoption, sovereign strategies, and the next phase of digital finance.
Saylor breaks down Strategy's groundbreaking 42-42 Capital Plan, his thoughts on Bitcoin as a “truth virus,” and why Satoshi remains his most influential mentor. From geopolitical monetary shifts to Bitcoin-backed credit markets, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about the future of money.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:26 – Bitcoin goes nation-state
05:00 – Bitcoin as viral truth
06:10 – Bitcoin’s anti-fragile nature
07:30 – Fold
07:45 – What is the 42/42 plan?
10:15 – Digital capital explained
12:20 – Global bond market strategy
14:55 – Institutional capital flows
15:45 – Investor constraints
18:00 – Proof of reserves critique
19:20 – Why Bitcoin is global
20:25 – Saylor’s hottest BTC take
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Will The U.S. 'ACTUALLY' Buy Bitcoin for the SBR? | Bitcoin Backstage feat. Brian Harrington
In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, host Isabella Santos breaks down the boldest idea yet for U.S. Bitcoin accumulation: converting revalued gold certificates into a strategic Bitcoin reserve—without raising the national debt.
Featuring exclusive clips from Senator Cynthia Lummis and Bo Hines, this episode dives into the White House's evolving Bitcoin policy, the implications of budget-neutral stacking, and what it all means for you.Then, Isabella goes backstage with Brian Harrington of Fold to explore how Americans can build their own "digital Fort Knox" by stacking sats daily with Bitcoin rewards. As the U.S. inches toward sovereign Bitcoin adoption, individuals don’t have to wait.Chapters00:20 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Trump’s SBR law01:00 – Lummis proposes gold revaluation to buy Bitcoin01:45 – Explaining the $42/oz gold loophole03:00 – Bo Hines: “You want as much as you can possibly accumulate”04:00 – Why this is the new space race04:45 – Why you shouldn’t wait for Congress05:15 – Meet Fold: stacking sats with your everyday spending06:00 – Brian Harrington on building your own SBR07:10 – Fold rewards vs. credit card points08:00 – Cold storage, Lightning withdrawals, and user autonomy08:45 – Fold’s vision for Bitcoin financial services💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#Bitcoin #BTC #StrategicReserve #BitcoinBackstage #CynthiaLummis #BoHines #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinVsDollar

Bitcoin: The Corporate Finance Revolution w/ Pierre Rochard | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 1
In this premiere episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard, CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, explains how Bitcoin is transforming modern corporate finance.Coming off the heels of the landmark Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 event co-hosted by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), this episode delivers a masterclass on why Bitcoin is being adopted by leading firms around the globe—from Japan’s Metaplanet to America's fastest-growing Bitcoin treasuries.We explore the corporate Bitcoin flywheel, examine the MSTR strategy, and analyze global adoption trends including sovereign wealth funds and newly public firms like 21, Strive, and Nakamoto.Whether you're a CFO, institutional allocator, or strategist, this show is your front-row seat to the future of finance.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: The Speculative Attack Thesis
01:00 – Meet Your Host: Pierre Rochard
02:45 – Challenges Facing CFOs Today
05:00 – Bitcoin as a Balance Sheet Solution
09:30 – Bitcoin’s Monetary Policy & Technical Reliability
17:00 – Structuring Financial Products Around Bitcoin
24:00 – Bitcoin vs. Gold, Real Estate & Global Assets
28:00 – Corporate Demand is Outpacing Bitcoin’s Supply
29:30 – Strategy’s Convertible Bond Model
39:00 – The Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Flywheel
42:00 – Global Case Studies: Metaplanet, Blockchain Group, 21, Strive, Nakamoto
45:30 – What’s Next: Guests, Metrics, and the Road AheadFollow Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreFollow Bitcoin for Corporations on X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsFollow Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring top executives, policymakers, and fund managers reshaping balance sheets with Bitcoin.🔗 Learn more at: https://b.tc/corporations🟠 JOIN US for the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium at Bitcoin 2025 May 27th in Las Vegas, NV!👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025Read more about "The Bitcoin for Corporations Show" in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-magazine-launches-the-bitcoin-for-corporations-show-hosted-by-pierre-rochard-ceo-of-the-bitcoin-bond-company#BitcoinForCorporations #CorporateFinance #PierreRochard #BitcoinTreasury #MicroStrategy #Metaplanet #BitcoinETF #ConvertibleBonds #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinVolatility #BitcoinCapitalMarkets #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinStrategy #CFOInsights #MSTR #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinShow #CryptoFinance

The Riyadh Accord, Bitcoin Treasury Arbitrage & Tech Feudalism | The Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 6
In Episode 6 The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team unpacks the emerging “Riyadh Accord,” a sweeping geopolitical realignment where the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations are bundling AI, Bitcoin, and techno-industrial leverage into a new framework of global influence.As Blackwell chips begin to replace F-35s as diplomatic bargaining tools, and sovereign wealth funds quietly accumulate Bitcoin, Riyadh is fast becoming the epicenter of digital energy, intelligence infrastructure, and monetary power. The conversation explores how U.S. foreign policy is shifting from military entanglements toward high-tech trade agreements and capital co-investments — with AI and Bitcoin at the core.PLUS, they explore the recent slew of BTC treasury companies amping up activity and how they fit into the picture of jurisdictional and memetic arbitrage.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:45 - What Is the “Riyadh Accord”?07:30 - Blackwell Chips Replace F-35s in Middle East Bargains13:30 - AGI Infrastructure: Will the AI Run Happen in Riyadh?17:00 - A New Multipolar World Centered on Energy and Compute21:00 - Samourai Wallet, Legal Overreach, and Bitcoin’s Core Ethos26:30 - Policy Hypocrisy: Bitcoin Freedom vs. Surveillance State31:00 - AI Feudalism and the Fight for Decentralized Money36:00 - The Open Source AI vs. Corporate Subscription Future41:00 - Bearer Assets: Bitcoin, GPUs, and Energy as Sovereign Tools46:00 - Global Reflexivity and Bitcoin Treasury Companies51:00 - Metaplanet, Nakamoto, and the Meme Wrapped in Arbitrage56:00 - Bitcoin’s Geopolitical Moment: What Comes Next?01:01:00 - Closing Thoughts: Bitcoin Banks, Policy Risks, and Meme Economics⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin industry leaders at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.🎟️ Get 21% off with code "BTCPOLICYHOUR" → https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/📡 Follow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg----------------🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025----------------#RiyadhAccord #Bitcoin #AI #Geopolitics #BitcoinPolicy #BlackwellChips #BitcoinTreasury #SovereignWealth #SamouraiWallet #DecentralizedAI #MattPines #BitcoinStrategy #MiddleEast #BitcoinAdoption #OpenSourceFinance

Bitcoinizing the Dollar: The GENIUS Act & Samourai Wallet | The Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 5
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 Stage
02:00 - The Legal Battle Over Samourai Wallet
15:30 - Implications for Bitcoin Software Developers
21:10 - The Genius Act and Stablecoin Legislation
29:00 - Potential Impact on US Dollar Hegemony
35:45 - Bitcoin's Strategic Role in Financial Policy
42:00 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Michael Saylor Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 Keynote Speech
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, delivers a landmark keynote at Bitcoin for Corporations 2025. In “The Case for Corporate Bitcoin Adoption,” Saylor makes the argument that Bitcoin is not just an asset—but the Apex capital strategy for companies seeking long-term growth, durability, and relevance in the AI age.
With data-backed comparisons against the Magnificent Seven, sovereign bonds, and gold, Saylor lays out why corporate treasuries are structurally failing—and how Bitcoin offers a way out. Whether you're a CFO, CEO, or institutional investor, this talk will challenge your assumptions about capital allocation and the future of digital money.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - Why Corporations Should Consider Bitcoin
04:10 - The Magnificent Seven vs. Everyone Else
06:30 - Zombie Companies and the Collapse of Public Equity
09:10 - The Exclusionary Nature of Capital Markets
12:00 - Volatility, Liquidity, and the Illusion of Safety
16:00 - Why AI Is Not a Sufficient Strategy
25:15 - Capital vs. Currency
35:25 - The $26 Billion Result of Saylor’s Strategy
38:00 - Why the Capital Markets Reward Courage
40:20 - How Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Beat the Market
49:15 - Saylor’s Pitch to Microsoft’s Board
59:30 - The Bitcoin Merger That Any Company Can Do
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Self-Custody, Lightning UX & the Future of Bitcoin Payments w/ Roy Sheinfeld | The Juan Galt Show
From Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, Business Reporter Juan Galt sits down with Roy Sheinfeld, co-founder of Breeze, to discuss the evolving architecture of Bitcoin's Lightning Network and how Breeze is working to make Bitcoin more usable as a medium of exchange. Roy explains Breeze’s unique SDK architecture, the role of Lightning Service Providers (LSPs), and the technical trade-offs of custodial vs. non-custodial systems.
The conversation dives deep into the mechanics of self-custody, key management, watchtowers, and the controversial use of stablecoins like USDT on Lightning via Taproot Assets. Roy also shares what’s coming next for Breeze—including support for Bolt 12, BIP 353, Nostr Wallet Connect, and WASM.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro and Bitcoin News Roundup
05:40 – What is Breeze? Company Mission and Evolution
08:00 – Solving Lightning’s UX: Breeze SDK Explained
12:00 – Key Management, External Signers, and Custody Models
15:00 – Native Lightning vs. Liquid-Based Payments
18:00 – Lightning Service Providers and UX Challenges
21:00 – Is Breeze Custodial? The Liquid Trust Model Debate
26:00 – Defining “Self-Custody”: Terminology Controversies
30:00 – Phoenix, Watchtowers & Trust Assumptions in Lightning
34:00 – Unilateral Exit as a Bitcoin Layer 2 Filter
39:00 – Bolt 12 and BIP 353 Support Incoming
42:00 – Building for Nostr: Wallet Connect and Zaps
44:00 – Taproot Assets & Stablecoins on Lightning
47:00 – Regulatory Risks and the USDT Lightning Takeover Concern
49:00 – What's Next for Breeze: Mr. Breeze, WASM, and Multi-Network Support
Recorded 04/05/2025
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Is the Trade War Bitcoin's NEXT Big Price Catalyst? | Bitcoin Backstage feat Prince Philip of Serbia
Global finance is fracturing—and Bitcoin may be the escape hatch. In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos unpacks how rising tariffs, a weakening yuan, and collapsing trust in fiat currencies are converging into a perfect storm. With global debt soaring and the U.S. weaponizing trade policy, Bitcoin is being re-evaluated not just as a risk asset—but as monetary salvation.
Then, we go backstage with Prince Philip of Serbia at Bitcoin MENA 2024 for a rare conversation on monarchy, property rights, and why the collapse of hard money preceded the rise of globalism.
Chapters:
00:00 – Trade War Fallout: Why Tariffs Are Shaking Bitcoin
01:00 – The Gold Rush and Treasury Unloading
01:30 – Are Tariffs Deflationary or Inflationary?
02:05 – The Debt Spiral and Fiat Money Trap
03:10 – Ray Dalio Warns of Monetary Breakdown
04:00 – Why Governments Prefer Devaluation Over Austerity
05:10 – Backstage with Prince Philip of Serbia
07:30 – Post-War Fiat Collapse and Rise of Globalism
08:15 – Yugoslavia, the Dinar, and the Gold Standard Legacy
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EXCLUSIVE: Bo Hines - Making America The "Global Bitcoin Superpower"
In this exclusive interview, Bo Hines, Executive Director for the President’s Council on Digital Assets, shares the White House’s bold plan to make America the Bitcoin superpower. Hines discusses dismantling Operation Choke Point 2.0, launching the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and advancing pro-Bitcoin legislation.
Hear how the administration is setting a global precedent for financial innovation, freedom, and Bitcoin accumulation while reshaping U.S. policy at the highest levels.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction and Guests
00:18 – Major Bitcoin and Digital Asset Victories
01:47 – Day in the Life at the White House
03:52 – Bo Hines’ Bitcoin Origin Story
05:36 – Bitcoin as Digital Gold and National Strategy
08:08 – Update on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) Audit
09:42 – Creative Strategies for Bitcoin Accumulation
10:42 – Balancing Financial Privacy and Security
11:54 – Legislative Goals and Roadmap Ahead
13:23 – Closing Thoughts
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EXCLUSIVE: Howard Lutnick on America's Bitcoin Strategy, Trump's First 100 Days
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin’s role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity.
He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economic reporting alongside gold. Watch as Lutnick shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping U.S. economic policy.
Recorded 4/23/25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House by Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva
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Post-AGI Economics in the Age of Bitcoin | The Bitcoin Policy Hour
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 - INTRO
01:18 - What is AGI? Fast Takeoffs & Paperclip Problems
06:45 - AI Acceleration, Recursive Self-Improvement & Singularity Risks
11:30 - China vs. U.S.: The AI Arms Race and Strategic Instability
17:40 - AI-Generated Code and the End of Human-Centric R&D
22:15 - Economic Shockwaves & Market Volatility in the Age of AI
28:05 - Why Policymakers Aren’t Ready for What’s Coming
33:00 - Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers & Energy Strategy
36:20 - Bitcoin as Unconfiscatable Capital in an AI-Driven Economy
39:00 - The Role of Bitcoin’s Network in Defending Truth
42:05 - Can Bitcoin Anchor New Political & Economic Paradigms?
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MMA Champion Cris Cyborg: Fighting Inflation with Bitcoin | The Culture Bit
MMA legend and Grand Slam Champion Cris Cyborg joins The Culture Bit to share her powerful journey from professional fighting to Bitcoin advocacy. She discusses why she began buying Bitcoin in 2018, how inflation in Brazil shaped her views, and why she believes Bitcoin is critical for athletes and families alike. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation ahead of her appearance at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas.⭐ MEET CRIS CYBORG at the world's largest Bitcoin conference, May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV! ⭐Get 10% OFF your Bitcoin 2025 tickets with code "BMVIDEO10": https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025

BitBonds: The $2 TRILLION Plan to Fix America's Debt Crisis | Bitcoin Backstage feat. Alex McShane
America is $34 trillion in debt—but a radical new idea called BitBonds could change everything. Backed by Bitcoin and pitched to U.S. Senators by Andrew Hohns, this $2 trillion refinancing plan could transform federal finance and put Bitcoin at the heart of U.S. monetary strategy.
In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos breaks down how BitBonds work, what they means for investors, and why the government may adopt Bitcoin faster than anyone expects. PLUS, we go backstage with Alex McShane, former Director of Programming at the Bitcoin Conference, at Bitcoin MENA 2024 for his take on sovereign and institutional Bitcoin adoption trends.
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Chapters:
0:00 – America’s $34 Trillion Debt Problem
0:40 – Introducing BitBonds: Bitcoin-Backed Treasury Innovation
2:00 – BitBonds Explained: How They Work
3:00 – Who Wins? Treasury vs. Investor Incentives
4:00 – Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Policy Shift
5:30 – Can Institutions Custody Bitcoin Responsibly?
6:45 – Why Corporate Bitcoin Adoption is Still Nascent
7:40 – The Bigger Vision: Bitcoin as Financial Infrastructure
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How BitBonds Will Revolutionize Fixed Income Markets w/ Newmarket Capital CEO Andrew Hohns
Can Bitcoin help solve America’s debt crisis? Andrew Hohns, CEO of Newmarket Capital, joins us to break down his groundbreaking BitBonds proposal—a $2 trillion plan to modernize U.S. Treasury issuance by integrating Bitcoin into fixed income markets. We explore the mechanics, macroeconomic impact, and long-term implications for institutional investors, sovereign finance, and Bitcoin adoption.
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Bitcoin vs. Gold: The U.S. Strategic Pivot Explained | The Bitcoin Policy Hour
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

The MIT Digital Currency Initiative and the Future of Bitcoin Research w/ Neha Nerula | MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025
Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative Neha Nerula sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Technical Editor Shinobi at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 to discuss the history of the school's digital currency research program as well as what challenges (and opportunities) exist for Bitcoin research within academia.Connect with Neha on X: https://x.com/neha?lang=enLearn more about the Digital Currency Initiative and MIT Media Lab: https://dci.mit.edu/Connect with Shinobi on: https://x.com/brian_trollzRecorded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2025 MIT Bitcoin Expo
Learn more about the Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techSecure your spot at Bitcoin 2025 and join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference! Use code "BMVIDEO10" for 10% off your ticket: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #BitcoinNews #mitbitcoinexpo #computerscience #academia #scalingbitcoin #code #BitcoinMagazine

Why Bitcoin Will DISRUPT The $300T Real Estate Market | The Culture Bit feat. Nik Bhatia
Nik Bhatia—adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at USC and author of the new book "Bitcoin Age"—joins "The Culture Bit" guest Host Frank Corva to explore how Bitcoin is poised to disrupt traditional wealth storage systems like real estate, cash, and bonds. Bhatia, a USC professor and former bond trader, breaks down why Bitcoin isn’t just “digital gold,” but a revolutionary form of permanent money that challenges the foundations of how humanity stores and transfers wealth across generations.
Learn why Bitcoin can complement productive capital (like equities), potentially demonetize real estate, and become a core pillar in the new financial order. If you're interested in macroeconomics, Bitcoin, or the future of money, this episode is a must-watch.
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CHAPTERS:
[00:00:00] – INTRO
[00:02:20] – Real Estate, Scarcity, and Bitcoin's Monetary Role
[00:08:10] – Equity vs Bitcoin: Production vs Savings
[00:14:00] – Denominating Time and Labor in Bitcoin
[00:17:00] – The Bitcoin Age Begins in 2016
[00:27:00] – Why I Had to Write Bitcoin Age
[00:43:00] – Studying Satoshi and the Birth of Bitcoin
[00:50:00] – Teaching Bitcoin: From Zero Knowledge to Mastery
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Mark Moss: The Money Mindset for Creating Wealth With Bitcoin
The immutable Mark Moss joins the Bitcoin Conference X Spaces to discuss his approach to money, wealth creation and capital allocation.
Tune in for a deep dive on how Bitcoin, and the correct approach to equity, cashflow, debt and income can supercharge your sat stacking and improve your life.
Connect with Mark Moss on X: https://x.com/1MarkMoss
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Recorded Thursday April 3, 2025 on X Spaces

Wargaming the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Tariffs, Bitcoin and Stablecoins w/ the Bitcoin Policy Institute
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 Hour
01:00 Discussion on Tariffs and Trump Administration
05:08 US-China Trade Relations
09:00 Impact on Treasury Yields and US Debt
23:14 Stablecoins and Global Dollar Demand
28:44 Stablecoins and Treasury Market Dynamics
29:59 Long-Term Value of the Dollar and Debt Management
36:11 Recession Fears and Bitcoin Market Analysis
40:53 Bitcoin's Role in Global Economic Reordering
45:10 Strategic Moves and Bitcoin Adoption
55:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Follow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg
Join 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.

The Future of Corporate Bitcoin Adoption | MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025
Corporate finance meets Bitcoin strategy in a panel featuring. Dylan LeClair, Eric Semler, Paul Giordano, Brian Abely and Jeff Walton.
The group discusses emerging trends in corporate Bitcoin adoption, their thoughts on various capital strategies, and their outlook on publicly-traded companies continuing to buy bitcoin.
Learn more about the MIT Bitcoin Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-tech
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Recorded 4/5/2025 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Strategy CEO Phong Le: MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 Keynote Speech
Strategy (formerly "MicroStrategy") President and CEO Phong Le delivers keynote remarks at the 2025 MIT Bitcoin Expo, discussing the current state of corporate Bitcoin adoption.Learn more about the MIT Bitcoin Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techRecorded 4/5/2025 at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFollow the MIT Bitcoin Club on X: https://x.com/MITBitcoinClub#BTC #BitcoinNews #MIT #Bitcoin #BitcoinMagazine #MSTR #Strategy #Investing #Markets

Gen Z's Bitcoin Bet and the Largest Wealth Transfer in History | Bitcoin Backstage w/ Dylan LeClair
On this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos mines deep on the looming $84 TRILLION inheritance the Boomer generation is set to bequeath to younger generations. With rising adoption amongst younger generations, could Gen Z be about to make a generational Bitcoin bet?
It turns out that the largest wealth transfer in history may ALSO be the catalyst that kickstarts Bitcoin's rise as ultimate monetary asset.Follow Isa backstage for an interview Gen Z's very own and Metaplanet's Head of Bitcoin Strategy Dylan LeClair, at Bitcoin Amsterdam to get his thoughts on Bitcoin's total addressable market and when he expects a Bitcoin economy could truly take root.
Follow along to learn why the coming flood of boomer inheritance could be the key to financial sovereignty for Generation Z.
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Bull Bitcoin: The Non-Custodial Exchange Building a Bitcoin-Only Future | The Juan Galt Show
In this episode of "The Juan Galt Show" on Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, we dive into the unique philosophy and infrastructure behind BullBitcoin.com—a Bitcoin-only, non-custodial exchange that’s redefining what it means to buy, sell, and live on Bitcoin.
Juan Galt speaks with Theo Mogenet from Bull Bitcoin about how the exchange differs from typical fiat on-ramps and why it rejects altcoins, custodianship, and outsourced tech. From building every component in-house to fiercely protecting user privacy, Bull Bitcoin brings a cypherpunk ethos to its European expansion, especially in regulation-heavy markets like France.
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The Bill Miller IV Interview: Bitcoin as the Global Denominator of Capital | The Culture Bit
Bill Miller IV, CIO of Miller Value Partners, joins The Culture Bit to lay out markets-first case for Bitcoin as the world’s ultimate denominator of capital.He explains why Bitcoin is more than digital gold: it's a response to engineered outcomes, financial entropy, and institutional inertia. He hits hard on why MicroStrategy’s strategy matters, why more corporations will follow, and why the time for fence-sitting is over.Bill draws from over a decade of investing experience in the space to explain how Bitcoin solves fundamental failures in fiat monetary systems—not with hype, but with game theory, governance, and first-principle design.Connect with Bill Miller IV on X: https://x.com/billfourConnect with Host Allen Helm on X: https://x.com/AllenHODLMEET BILL MILLER IV at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, NV May 27-29! 💥Use code "BMPOD10" for 10% off tickets and join us at the world's biggest Bitcoin conference 👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #Bitcoin2025 #BitcoinMagazine #BillMillerIV #Investing #MSTR #Bitcoin #SoundMoney #Markets #Capital #Bitcoin2025 #Tech #ValueInvesting #digitalgold #cryptocurrency #cryptonews

The Future of Mining Will be Gamified w/ Hashrate Hackers
In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, we dive deep into the intersection of Bitcoin mining, Ordinals, and gamified digital ownership with the creators of Hashrate Hackers, an innovative on-chain mining project built on the Bitcoin network.
We explore how this new model is democratizing access to Bitcoin mining rewards through the power of Ordinals. Backed by Blockware, one of the largest Bitcoin mining infrastructure providers, Hashrate Hackers combines mining with a gamified rewards system, allowing holders to earn real Bitcoin monthly.
Listen to the original recording on X: https://x.com/i/spaces/1ypKdZyOvnaJW
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Dr. Shawn Baker: "Make America Healthy Again" and Ending Fiat Food Corruption | The Culture Bit
In this episode of The Culture Bit, Dr. Shawn Baker joins to talk about the connection between food, health, and broken incentives. As a former trauma surgeon and longtime carnivore advocate, Baker shares his perspective on the failures of modern nutrition science, government dietary guidelines, and the role fiat economics plays in shaping public health.
Chapters:
0:00 – The Broken Science Behind Modern Nutrition
6:15 – From Surgeon to Carnivore: Baker’s Origin Story
17:50 – Food, Pharma, and the Incentive to Keep You Sick
22:30 – Make America Healthy Again: Real Solutions
37:30 – No Villains, Just Incentives: How to Win
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FROSTR Explained: A Gamechanger for NOSTR Identity Management | The Juan Galt Show
What happens when you lose your private key on Nostr? In this episode of the Juan Galt Show, we sit down with developers Topher Scott and Austin from Pleb Lab to talk about FROSTR—a new protocol that uses Bitcoin-style multi-sig cryptography (FROST) to secure your identity on Nostr.
From the philosophy of owning your digital identity to the real-world problems of key loss, key rotation, and safe authentication, this episode goes deep on how Fostr works, what makes it different, and why it’s a crucial step forward for decentralized social media and Bitcoiners alike.
Read more on Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/no-password-reset-how-frostr-saves-your-nostr-identity
Connect with Juan Galt on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsrwtdqwltr2dps7dpatpfas5c3k07jwqvdt2pm3sdnj7uj2x8v0tqznatus
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Saifedean Ammous: The Fiat Endgame, Strategic Reserves and Stablecoins | The Culture Bit
Economist and author of classic Bitcoin books "The Bitcoin Standard" and "Principles of Economics" Saifedean Ammous joins host Allen Helm on The Culture Bit to discuss his outlook on Bitcoin's monetary dominance and how he views stablecoins in the context of the adapting fiat currency complex.Saifedean also shares his perspective on the U.S.’s strategic reserve plan and if he believes the government accumulating is a sound plan, or just an instance of political theater.🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#BTC #BitcoinNews #SaifedeanAmmous #BitcoinMagazine #Gold #Tether #Bonds #Markets #Investing #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Bitcoin2025

1723.HK: The MicroStrategy of Hong Kong w/ CEO John Riggins
John Riggins, CEO of HK Asia Holdings Limited (1723.HK), joins Bitcoin for Corporations on Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces to discuss bringing Bitcoin treasury strategies to the Hong Kong market, and the trajectory of corporate adoption in the region.
The conversation covers Hong Kong’s emerging role as a Bitcoin-forward jurisdiction, corporate adoption trends across Asia, and the vision behind 1723’s pivot into a Bitcoin-native public company.
With direct insight into boardroom sentiment, regulatory clarity, and Asia's accelerating Bitcoin interest, this is a front-row seat to Bitcoin's next corporate frontier.
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Is GameStop's CEO Hinting at a Bitcoin Strategy? | Bitcoin Backstage feat. Simon Gerovich
Recently, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has been making cryptic moves that many think could signal the company's potential embrace of Bitcoin.
Is this likely, and if GameStop takes on a Bitcoin strategy, what could a Bitcoin strategy mean for the original meme stock itself?
Bitcoin Backstage Host Isabella Santos explores the above AND goes backstage with Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich to talk about how a Bitcoin strategy supercharged his company's balance sheet.
Let us know: Do you think GameStop could use a similar strategy? 👇
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Viewers should consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.

The Arrival of StratumV2 and the Future of Bitcoin Mining Pools w/ Alejandro de la Torre
In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine X spaces, Host and Business Reporter Juan Galt is joined by Demand Pool CEO Alejandro de la Torre to discuss the arrival of StratumV2 and how his company plans to push back against centralization at the mining pool level.
The pair also discusses Demand's recent investment from Bitcoin-native VC firm Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), as well as the current state of mining centralization risks and solutions.
Read the full story in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/dmnd-to-launch-first-stratum-v2-bitcoin-mining-pool-and-closes-venture-capital-investment
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USDT on Bitcoin: Taproot Assets and Lightning Network Revolutionizing Stablecoin Payments
Discover the philosophical and technical rationale behind "Bitcoinizing the dollar," how Lightning Network's architecture enables seamless asset conversion without trusted intermediaries, and the emergence of Bitcoin yield through liquidity provision. The speakers explain how this integration benefits both hardcore Bitcoiners and mainstream users by creating a smoother on-ramp to hyperbitcoinization while generating new economic incentives for network participation.
Speakers: Ryan Gentry, Jesse Shrader, Darius.lnfi, Umi Miyahara, Elizabeth Stark
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How Will America's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve ACTUALLY Work? | PubKey x Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva joins Casa CEO Nick Neuman at PubKey NYC to discuss "Digital Fort Knox" and how the U.S. might protect its strategic reserve.From investment strategy to different custody methods and how the government might advocate for changes to the Bitcoin protocol -- Frank and Nick cover the bases and answer questions for live audience.Recorded 3/13/2025 at PubKey NYC | https://pubkey.bar/🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#BTC #BitcoinNews #Markets #StrategicReserve #SoundMoney #Investing #Politics #USA #BitcoinMagazine

Lawrence Lepard: Inflation Outlook, Coming Bitcoin "Monetary Reset"? | The Culture Bit
Lawrence Lepard, Author of "The Big Print" and Managing Partner of Equity Management Associates, joins The Culture Bit host Allen Helm to talk inflation, nation-state adoption and how to markets may be finally paying the price for irresponsible monetary and fiscal policy.Learn more about Lawrence's work, "The Big Print", and connect with him on X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#BTC #bitcoinnews #markets #marketnews #soundmoney #bitcoinmagazine #inflation #government #debt #bitcoinprice

Why Texas is the Next Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Candidate feat. Pierre Rochard | The Culture Bit
Is Texas in line to be the next government entity to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve?Pierre Rochard, former Head of Research at Riot Platforms, joins Host Allen Helm on The Culture Bit to share why he believes Texas, and the Republican Party at-large, will follow in Trump's footsteps over the next 6 months.Recorded Tuesday March 4, 2025🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#BTC #BitcoinMining #StrategicReserve #BitcoinMagazine #TrumpBitcoin #BitcoinNews #CryptoNews #TheBitcoinConference #Bitcoin2025

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Geopolitical Impacts and "Bitcoin for America" w/ Matthew Pines
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/🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news#Finance #Markets #Geopolitics #Macroeconomics #InstitutionalInvesting #BreakingNews #Investing #DigitalGold #FederalReserve #GameTheory #Bitcoin #BitcoinReserve #BTC #BitcoinNews #BitcoinMarkets #BTCPrice #Crypto #CryptoNews

Grant Cardone: U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Impacts, Real Estate + BTC Investing | The Culture Bit
$5 billion AUM Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone joins Allen Helm on The Culture Bit to discuss his journey from sales to building a real estate empire, why he distrusts the dollar, and his Bitcoin-backed real estate fund. He shares insights on wealth-building, cash flow strategies, and why Bitcoin is now a core part of his investment thesis. Whether you're in real estate, investing, or Bitcoin, this conversation is a must-watch.🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news💬 Comment below: Where do YOU think Bitcoin is headed next?#GrantCardone #Bitcoin #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #PassiveIncome #Investing #CashFlow #BitcoinRealEstate #BTCPrice #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinETF #BlackRockBitcoin #BitcoinStrategicReserve

Anthony Scaramucci 2025 Bitcoin Market Outlook: Tariffs, Trump, Strategic Reserves | The Culture Bit
In this exclusive interview, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, sits down with Allen Helm on The Culture Bit to discuss the future of Bitcoin, institutional adoption, the U.S. economic landscape, and how BlackRock, Fidelity, and sovereign wealth funds are driving massive Bitcoin accumulation.🔹 Where is Bitcoin headed in 2025?🔹 How will tariffs, inflation, and monetary policy impact BTC?🔹 Will the U.S. adopt a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?🔹 What do major Wall Street players really think about Bitcoin?🔹 Trump's policies & their impact on Bitcoin regulation🎟 JOIN US at Bitcoin 2025!🛒 Use code BM10 for 10% off your ticket: us.b.tc/discount/BM10🔔 SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to stay up to date on the latest Bitcoin news💬 Comment below: Where do YOU think Bitcoin is headed next?#Bitcoin #AnthonyScaramucci #TheCultureBit #Bitcoin2025 #BTC #SkyBridgeCapital #CryptoRegulation #MacroMarkets #BTCPrice #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinETF #BlackRockBitcoin #BitcoinStrategicReserve

Bitcoin's Layer 2 Dominance: Why There Is No Second Best | The Culture Bit w/ Janusz
In this episode of "The Culture Bit", Host Allen Helm sits down with Janusz from Bitcoin Layers to demystify the world of Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solutions.This in-depth conversation covers the trust models of different approaches from Lightning Network to rollups, exploring how each solution makes different trade-offs between security, scalability, and usability. Janusz explains why rollups are generating so much excitement in the Bitcoin ecosystem and how they inherit security properties from Bitcoin's base layer.Whether you're interested in technical details of rollups or just want to understand how Bitcoin can become more accessible for everyday use cases, this episode provides valuable context on the future of Bitcoin scaling.Read more from Janusz at Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/bitcoin-layer2-sidechainsLower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2025 conference tickets today!!! Use promo code BM10 for 10% off your tickets: http://b.tc/conference/2025#BitcoinMaximalist #EthereumVsBitcoin #BitcoinLayer2 #BitcoinRollups #BitcoinScaling #BitcoinVsAltcoins #BitcoinDominance #BitcoinL2 #BitcoinScaling #LightningNetwork #BitcoinRollups #BitcoinSmartContracts #BitcoinDevelopment

"The Big Print" and The Origin of the Federal Reserve | Bitcoin Backstage w/ Lawrence Lepard
On this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos looks at the origins of the Federal Reserve and goes backstage at Bitcoin 2024 for an exclusive interview with Lawrence Lepard, General Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund.Lawrence discusses his new book "The Big Print" and breaks down the fundamentals of the Federal Reserve system, the trade-offs between gold, bitcoin and fiat currency, and his outlook on when the world will move to a Bitcoin standard.Lower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2025 conference tickets today!!! Use promo code BM10 for 10% off your tickets!Click Here: http://b.tc/conference/2025#Bitcoin #FederalReserve #SoundMoney #Crypto #Inflation #Finance #Banking #Wealth #BitcoinBackstage #Bitcoin2024 #CryptoInvesting #Money #Fiat #Gold #Hyperinflation #CentralBank #JekyllIsland #LawrenceLepard

Will The U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund Invest In Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Backstage w/ Anthony Scaramucci
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish America's first-ever Sovereign Wealth Fund, potentially creating a multi-trillion dollar investment powerhouse. With Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and known Bitcoin advocate, leading the charge as Commerce Secretary, a Bitcoin bull could be laying the groundwork for America to invest in Bitcoin.Plus, Host Isabella Santos goes backstage at Bitcoin MENA 2024 to talk about trends in sovereign and corporate Bitcoin adoption with Anthony Scaramucci.Host: Isabella SantosGuest: Anthony ScaramucciLower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2025 conference tickets today!!! Use promo code BM10 for 10% off your tickets!Click Here: http://b.tc/conference/2025#Bitcoin #TrumpBitcoin #SovereignWealthFund #Crypto #USBitcoin #DigitalAssets #BitcoinReserve #CryptoPolicy #Finance #Investment #HowardLutnick #WealthFund #CantorFitzgerald #Cryptocurrency #FinancialPolicy #BitcoinStrategy #USPolicy #DigitalCurrency #CryptoNews #GlobalFinance

Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption Is Already Happening | The Culture Bit w/ Matthew Pines & Nico Moran
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

US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Update w/ Senator Cynthia Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming's Bitcoin champion, sits down with The Culture Bit's Allen Helm to discuss the transformative changes in US crypto policy since Bitcoin 2024. Lummis speaks to the strategic Bitcoin reserve proposal, and the shocking revelations about government-led debanking of crypto businesses and political figures in Operation Chokepoint 2.0Host: Allen HelmGuest: Senator Cynthia LummisRecorded: Feb 12, 2025Lower your time preference and lock-in your Bitcoin 2025 conference tickets today! Use promo code BM10 for 10% off 👉 http://b.tc/conference/2025#Bitcoin #CryptoCurrency #SenatorLummis #BitcoinPolicy #USEconomy #DigitalAssets #CryptoRegulation #BitcoinReserve #TrumpBitcoin #BitcoinNews #CryptoNews #BlockchainTechnology #BitcoinAdoption #CryptoCapital #FinancialInnovation #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinMining #USBitcoin #CryptoPolicy #BitcoinFuture