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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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