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

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

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

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

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

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

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin 2025 drew 30,000+ to Vegas, marking peak BTC enthusiasm Trump Media raised $2.3 B to build a corporate Bitcoin treasury GameStop bought 4,710 BTC (~$513 million), signaling its crypto pivot Tether holds 100 000+ BTC and aims to be the world’s largest miner Lummis says U.S. Bitcoin holdings audit is classified NYC could introduce BitBonds House introduces the CLARITY Act after VP Vance’s crypto advocacy Pakistan unveils a national Bitcoin reserve and mining plan ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Pierre Rochard’s Tweet on Bitcoin 2025 Trump Media Group Raises Billions to Buy Bitcoin GameStop Announces Bitcoin Purchases  Strive Asset Management Raises $750 Million Saylor Quote on GameStop in CNBC Article  Tether CEO: “We Will Be the Largest Bitcoin Miner” Strategy Acquires an Additional 4,020 Bitcoin  Major Findings from UTXO and Bitwise Report  VP Vance Calls for Digital Assets Legislation  Rep. French Hill Introduces New Market Structure Bill David Sacks Asked About Strategic Bitcoin Reserve  NYC Mayor Proposes to Issue BitBonds River Report on Bitcoin Adoption in 2025 Pakistan to Form Strategic Bitcoin Reserve  Nigel Farage Promises UK Strategic Bitcoin Reserve ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell is joined by Peter Schiff, economist and gold advocate, for a fiery and wide-ranging conversation ahead of their live stage appearance at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. Schiff doesn’t hold back, calling Bitcoin a “meme coin,” criticizing Trump’s economic policies, and warning that America is on the brink of economic collapse fueled by debt, inflation, and political dysfunction. Topics iinclude: Why Schiff is still anti-Bitcoin despite holding his own “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” Gold vs. Bitcoin: trust, counterparty risk, and final settlement Schiff’s take on the "Big Beautiful Bill" and why it guarantees higher deficits The myth of “growing out of the debt” and what needs to happen instead Foreign central banks ditching dollars for gold and what it means for the dollar’s reserve status How Schiff would fix the U.S. economy (but why it won’t happen) Guest Bio: Peter Schiff is the Founder, CEO and Global Strategist of Euro Pacific Capital and host of The Peter Schiff Show. He is an economic forecaster and investment advisor influenced by the free-market Austrian School of economics. His book, "The Real Crash: America’s Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country," warns that the 2008 crisis was just the prelude to a larger sovereign debt crisis in the United States that may lead to a collapse of the US dollar. Follow Peter on X at https://x.com/PeterSchiff.  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://b.tc/conference  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin hits $112K, outperforming stocks and bonds as mainstream attention grows. U.S. plans to ease bank rules to boost Treasury demand through capital relief. Senate advances bipartisan stablecoin bill to unlock new buyers for U.S. debt. Bitcoin rally still looks early as search interest and halving returns lag past cycles. Government shifts from deficit cuts to inflating debt away via nominal GDP growth. ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Bitcoin Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The new orange Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References in this week's episode: Bloomberg Article on Bitcoin’s Outperformance  Fidelity’s Recent Report on the Halving Cycle Google Search Interest for “Bitcoin” Still Depressed Lyn Alden’s Tweet on SLR Rule Change News  Bessent Hints at Easing Bank Capital Rules  CFRB Estimates New House Bill Adds $3.3 Trillion Tether’s Q1 2025 Attestation Report  Sacks: Stablecoin Bill Could Unlock Trillions  WSJ: Major Banks May Issue Joint Stablecoin Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill Bessent Interview on Stablecoins Bessent Interview on SLR Rules Bessent Interview on Boosting Growth  Elon Musk’s Tweet on DOGE and Productivity ---- Upcoming events: Bitcoin 2025 is THIS WEEK in Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! 2026 Conference passes will be available this week so get your early bird tickets and use code HODL for a discount: https://b.tc/conference  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell is joined by renowned economist and monetary scholar Judy Shelton, former advisor to President Trump and outspoken advocate for sound money. Judy shares her deep insights on the Federal Reserve, gold-backed monetary policy, and the future of economic stability in the U.S. and abroad. She also reflects on her controversial Fed nomination, the collapse of Bretton Woods, and her views on Bitcoin as a potential reserve asset. Topics discussed include: Why Judy Shelton believes the Fed is unaccountable and whether it can be reformed The case for returning to sound money principles  Her proposal for gold-backed U.S. Treasury bonds How marking gold to market could address national debt The collapse of the Bretton Woods system and lessons from it Currency manipulation, trade imbalances, and tariffs The rise of Bitcoin and how it compares to gold Why her Fed nomination was blocked and what it revealed The future of the dollar as a global reserve currency How alternative currencies like Bitcoin could restore market integrity ---- This interview provides a powerful look at fixing or replacing today’s broken monetary system. Guest Bio: Judy Shelton is a former economic advisor to President Trump, and a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and the author of "Good as Gold: How to Unleash the Power of Sound Money." She is known for her advocacy for a return to the gold standard, and for her criticisms of the Federal Reserve. President Trump nominated Shelton to the Fed in 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in business administration, with an emphasis on finance and international economics, from the University of Utah. Follow Judy on X at https://x.com/judyshel  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025    Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Institutions Double Down on Bitcoin Amid Market Volatility Major Funds Rotate Out—But Long-Term Players Step In U.S. Credit Outlook Turns Negative as Debt Surges Gold Demand Rises, But Bitcoin Steals the Spotlight Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Goes Global—and Markets Respond I've joined the board of directors at $SMLR! ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Increases BTC Position Brown University Bought $4.9 Million Worth of Bitcoin  Reuters: Institutional Investors Juggle Bitcoin ETF Positions State of Wisconsin Pension Fund Sells Its Bitcoin ETF Position Moody’s Downgrades United States Credit Rating Year-to-Date Fiscal Deficit Tops $1 Trillion  Moody’s Downgrades U.S. “Aaa” Rating Bank of America Survey on Deficit Expectations COMEX Gold Delivery Notices Spike in May  JP Morgan: Bitcoin Has More Upside than Gold Brazil Bitcoin Treasury Company Acquires Bitcoin  Next Technology Holding Buys 5,000 Bitcoin Coinbase Global Set to Join S&P 500 Index Bitwise’s Rasmussen Estimates Coinbase Flows Coin Stories Interview with Jack Mallers Semler Scientific Appoints Natalie Brunell to its BOD ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL:  https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

This week Natalie Brunell is joined by Matyáš Kuchař, Co-Founder of BTC Prague, the largest Bitcoin Conference in Europe, for a wide-ranging discussion on European Bitcoin adoption and Bitcoin events.  Guest Bio: Matyáš Kuchar is a co-founder of prominent Bitcoin conferences: BTC Prague and Chaincamp. He's spent the last several years dedicated to Bitcoin education, authoring articles, fostering local Bitcoin communities, and expanding business networks. Follow Matyáš on X at https://x.com/matyas44cook Secure your tickets for BTC Prague at https://btcprague.com/ and get to hear prominent speakers like Michael Saylor in person.  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025    Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

This week Natalie Brunell is joined by Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and founder of Twenty One Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at the future of Bitcoin lending, capital markets, and corporate treasuries. Jack shares his vision for Twenty One Capital and the launch of Strike’s industry-leading Bitcoin-backed lending product. Topics include: Strike’s Bitcoin-backed lending product: borrow cash without selling your Bitcoin (50% LTV, no rehypothecation) Jack’s mission to reduce interest rates and help the Bitcoin loan market mature Twenty One Capital: a Bitcoin-native firm going public to bring blue-chip credibility to the space How transparency and strong leadership can set new standards in Bitcoin financial services Supporting and educating companies on Bitcoin treasury strategy Why the U.S. dollar is weakening and how Bitcoin is emerging as a neutral, global reserve asset And much more! ---- Guest Bio: Jack Mallers is co-founder and CEO of Twenty One Capital, a Bitcoin-native financial firm started in 2025 aimed at institutional adoption and treasury innovation. He's also the founder and CEO of Strike, a Bitcoin payments company leveraging the Lightning Network to enable instant, low-fee transactions. Follow Jack on X at https://x.com/jackmallers  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025    Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto  

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin Corporate Adoption is Accelerating: Learn more about Nakamoto Holdings and Strive Asset Management Announcements Strategy & Metaplanet Stack More Bitcoin New Hampshire Establishes First State Bitcoin Reserve, Arizona follows GENIUS Act Fails to Pass - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's Reaction Warren Buffett Fears Currency Debasement ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: David Bailey Launching New Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Asset Management Launches New Treasury Company Bernstein’s Research on Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Strategy  Metaplanet Acquires Another 1,241 Bitcoin for $124 Million Strategy Acquires Another 13,390 Bitcoin for $1.34 Billion  Armstrong Considered Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Years Ago Coinbase’s Latest SEC Filings Show Bitcoin Accumulation Coinbase Acquires Deribit for $2.9 Billion in Record Deal Coinbase Unveils 24/7 Bitcoin Futures Trading  New Hampshire Passes First State Bitcoin Reserve Law Arizona Becomes Second State to Enact Bitcoin Reserve Bill OCC’s New Interpretive Letter Gives Green Light for Banks OCC Video States Banks Now Allowed to Service Crypto Secretary Bessent Testifies that U.S. Should Lead in Digital Assets  U.S. Senate Votes to Halt the GENIUS Act Stablecoin Bill Senator Elizabeth Warren Blames Trump for Corruption  Secretary Bessent’s Tweet in Response to GENIUS Act Halt Treasury Secretary Lambasts Senate for Blocking Stablecoin Bill U.S. Treasury’s Digital Money Stablecoin Presentation  U.S. Government on Pace for a $2 Trillion Annual Deficit Global Debt Reaches Record $324 Trillion in Q1 2025 Warren Buffett Clip on How U.S. Fiscal Policy Scares Him Samara Asset Group’s Bitcoin Consumer Price Index ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell is joined by Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy ($MSTR) and arguably the most prominent Bitcoin advocate, for a compelling discussion on corporate Bitcoin adoption. Topics discussed include: Why Zombie corporations are embracing Bitcoin The promise of Bitcoin for all corporations and business Market uncertainty, macro headwinds, and why Bitcoin is the solution How to remain calm during market chaos Innovative financial instruments and the latest Strategy product offerings, $STRF and $STRK What has surprised Saylor most about the U.S. warming to Bitcoin How average wage-earner can 100x their money Why Bitcoin’s price isn’t closer to $200k Michael’s latest price prediction The “secret of Bitcoin” And much more. This insightful conversation offers a comprehensive look at why Bitcoin is emerging as a strategic imperative for corporations and a cornerstone of the future financial system. As a bonus, Saylor shares personal advice that could prove to be life-changing. ---- Guest Bio: Michael J. Saylor is an American entrepreneur and Executive Chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a business intelligence firm he co-founded in 1989. A graduate of MIT, Saylor is renowned for transforming his company into the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with holdings exceeding 500,000 BTC as of 2025. ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie   Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie   Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025    Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories  

In this episode of Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell featuring Col. Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel, military strategist, and frequent geopolitical commentator, for a timely conversation on the heels of the Trump administration’s 100-Day celebration. He is also the CEO of  ⁨@OurCountryOurChoice⁩ . In classic form, Col. Macgregor delivers bold, contrarian takes on U.S. foreign policy, global conflict and the financial future of America, and he doesn’t hesitate to criticize both sides of the isle. Topics discussed include: His latest critique of tariffs, global trade policy, and the long-term impact of the U.S.–China trade war America’s weakening economic and geopolitical leverage in ending military escalations The contrast between a “Golden Age” and the need for fiscal discipline including budget cuts and reduced sovereign interest payments Whether it’s time to acknowledge Social Security as beyond repair and what alternatives might look like Tribalism in American politics Bitcoin ultimately replacing fiat currency “because there is no where else to go” The consequences of a financialized economy And much more! Col. Macgregor analyzes some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation today, issues that are complex and difficult to confront. His perspective is contrarian yet strikingly bipartisan, offering a rare lens through which to examine America’s future. --- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin’s Dominating the Conversation in 2025 Bitcoin Emerges as the Only Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Cambridge’s New Report: 50% of Bitcoin Mining Now Powered by Renewables ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis on the Pomp Podcast  Michael Morrell’s Article on Bitcoin’s Use in Illicit Finance Bitcoin Mag’s Interview with Commerce Secretary Lutnick Morgan Stanley Plans to Offer Crypto Trading through E*Trade Charles Schwab CEO Speaks on the Firm’s Bitcoin Plans Larry Fink on Bitcoin Article Getting 600,000 Hits from 2023 Goldman Sachs Head of Digital Assets Interview at Token49 BlackRock CIO on Institutions Focusing on Bitcoin, Not Crypto Eric Trump Says that Crypto Will Leave Banks in the Dust Bitcoin Dominance Hits Highest Level in Four Years Forbes: Why BTC May Be the Only Institutional Asset Large Derivatives Platform Two Prime Moves to Bitcoin Only  Vitalik Buterin Praises Bitcoin’s Simplicity Metaplanet Establishes U.S. Subsidiary in FloridaStrategy Announces New Fundraising Plan in Q1 Earnings  Strategy’s Q1 2025 Earnings Call  Fold Becomes First Company to Ring NASDAQ Opening Bell Brown University Reveals Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings 2025 Cambridge Digital Mining Industry Report Batten’s Thread of Findings from Cambridge Mining Report Bitdeer and Coin Stories Documentary on Bitcoin Mining ---- Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell is joined by Preston Pysh for a wide-ranging conversation on the shifting macroeconomic landscape, the fragility of the global financial system, and why Bitcoin stands out as the long-term solution. The discussion explores trade dynamics, central bank interventions, and how Bitcoin fits into the coming monetary transformation. Topics include: The U.S.'s struggle to onshore manufacturing and reduce dependence on China Why the U.S. may be bluffing in global trade negotiations The precarious state of the dollar and implications for global markets Gold’s potential revaluation vs Bitcoin’s superior trust model Central banks’ power to manipulate liquidity and market pricing The surprising resilience of Bitcoin despite fiat market volatility Home equity tapping and the temporary resilience of consumers The unprecedented breakdown of the bond market and rising yields  Jack Mallers' launch of Twenty One Capital and the rise of Bitcoin financial services Why Bitcoin-focused companies could become the banks of the future The accelerating contractions of the fiat system and Bitcoin’s role as the escape valve Long-term strategies for building wealth through Bitcoin DCA strategy ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

In episode #85 of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Twenty One Capital: A New Bitcoin Treasury Company Enters the Arena Will Twenty One Be a "Bitcoin Bank?" Strategy ($MSTR) Continues To Buy Bitcoin Fed Withdraws Some Anti-Bitcoin Guidance for Banks (But Critics Say It's Not Enough) Wall Street is Taking Notice of Bitcoin’s Resilience   ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card lets you earn Bitcoin on everything you buy: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Semler Scientific Buys $10 Million Worth of Bitcoin Metaplanet Now Holds 5,000 Bitcoin Metaplanet Buys 330 Additional Bitcoin  Strategy Buys Another $555 Million Worth of Bitcoin Leaked Slides from Twenty One’s Pitch Deck Leaked Slide from Twenty One’s Pitch Deck Thread Explaining Twenty One’s Business Model Paolo Ardoino’s Tweet On Twenty One  Cantor Fitzgerald Announcement of Twenty One FT: Twenty One Capital Launches Sam Callahan’s Post on Corporate Cash Paul Atkins Signals Sharp Shift in SEC Policy SEC Chair Atkins’ Comments on Digital Assets The Fed Removes Guidance on Crypto-assets Fed Retracts Guidance Discouraging Banks Fed Statement on Removing Previous Guidance Survey on Americans Giving Up On Savings Senator Cynthia Lummis’ Tweet on Fed Actions Fed Defies Trump and Keeps Anti-Crypto Guidance Bloomberg: Bitcoin Acting Like a Safe Haven Stock, Bond, and Dollar Correlation is Spiking  Citigroup’s Market Update on Bitcoin’s ResilienceBernstein’s Market Memo on Bitcoin’s Outperformance ---- Upcoming events: Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

*COIN STORIES PODCAST* Natalie Brunell is joined by Frank Corva, journalist and political correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine, for a brief conversation on Bitcoin’s intersection with politics. Frank shares insights from his reporting and what to expect at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas where the global Bitcoin community will once again unite to advance the mission of sound money and financial sovereignty. ---- *Bitcoin Conference 2025 – Las Vegas Highlights* The world’s largest annual Bitcoin gathering returns, taking over Las Vegas Uniting builders, educators, investors, and advocates from around the globe Driving forward the movement for sound money and financial freedom   An epicenter for announcements, innovation, and the future of Bitcoin *4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch* powered by MARA Our biggest and most impactful event yet—5x the size of our 2022 launch Featuring women-led panels, powerful networking, and inspiring conversations Open to all women in Bitcoin from pioneering CEOs to first-time attendees Celebrating and empowering the vital role of women in shaping Bitcoin’s future Bitcoin is for everyone and this is your invitation to be part of history. *USE CODE HODL for 10% off* Watch the full episode now and get a front-row look at what’s ahead for Bitcoin 2025! https://b.tc/conference  ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more at https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing