DiscoverBitcoin Hard TalkEpisode #91 - ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91
Episode #91 - ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91

Episode #91 - ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91

Update: 2025-07-25
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Hey-Hey, Bitcoin Wealth Builders!


Itโ€™s Fridayโ€”and that means itโ€™s time to decode this week's shifts in Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and geopolitics.


Itโ€™s time for Episode 91 of BitcoinHardTalk.


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This Week in Bitcoin, Crypto & CBDCs


The Genius Act has now officially passed, and after reviewing the fine print, itโ€™s clear: banks can now issue stablecoins backed by $3.5T in Fed deposits with on-chain yield. Itโ€™s the closest weโ€™ve seen to a covert U.S. CBDC, likely to be led by JPMorgan Chase. I break down what this means for Bitcoinโ€™s role as the last monetary escape hatch.ย Meanwhile, the IMF sparked controversy by claiming El Salvador isnโ€™t building Bitcoin reservesโ€”just as Trump reportedly added $2B in Bitcoin to Trump Mediaโ€™s balance sheet. And finally, an analysis showed that 74% of Bitcoin is now held by long-term holders, hitting a 15-year high and signaling deep conviction.


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This Week in Macro


Markets recalibrated as Trumpโ€™s trade tariffs are expected to hit closer to 25%, on average not the 10% currently floated. Trump also made headlines with a dramatic visit to Jerome Powell at the Fedโ€™s new HQโ€”another symbolic power move in his campaign to dominate U.S. monetary policy.ย I also created a new blog to explore the latest in the Proof-of-Weapons network war economy: how the Israel Stock Exchange is reacting to the Gaza crisis, and how global boycott and divestment efforts are now shaping capital flows.


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This Week in Geopolitics


The Epstein list remains sealed, fueling growing distrustโ€”even within Trumpโ€™s baseโ€”and deepening the fracture lines in US politics. But beyond the domestic drama, I take a closer look at the escalating arms economy: from Ukraine to the looming flashpoint between China and Taiwan, the proof-of-weapons network is thriving, with new arms deals and ballooning budgets revealing whoโ€™s really profiting from global instability.


Finally, I also dropped a new blog exploring how religion is being weaponized to distract from the real storyโ€”war profiteering. As uncomfortable truths emerge, old conspiracies like โ€œJews rule the worldโ€ are being recycled to deflect attention. In this episode, I follow the money with cold, hard data to expose how wealth and power are actually shiftingโ€”and why the facts dismantle the fiction.




Disclaimer:


This episode of Bitcoin HardTalk features in-depth analysis and opinions from Simon Dixon on topics across Bitcoin, Macroeconomics, and Geopolitics. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this video should be considered financial, investment, legal, tax, or political advice. Viewers should not treat any opinion expressed by Simon as a specific inducement to make a particular investment or follow a particular strategy, but only as an expression of his personal opinion at the time of recording. Bitcoin and other digital assets are volatile, high-risk instruments. Always perform your own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional before making any financial decisions. Please note: This disclaimer was written with the assistance of AI.

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Episode #91 - ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91

Episode #91 - ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91

Simon Dixon