Episode #91 - ๐บ๐ธ Genius Act + Big Beautiful Bill = Covert CBDC | This Week In Bitcoin, Macro & GeoPolitics | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 91
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Hey-Hey, Bitcoin Wealth Builders!
Itโs Fridayโand that means itโs time to decode this week's shifts in Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and geopolitics.
Itโs 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, itโs clear: banks can now issue stablecoins backed by $3.5T in Fed deposits with on-chain yield. Itโs the closest weโve seen to a covert U.S. CBDC, likely to be led by JPMorgan Chase. I break down what this means for Bitcoinโs role as the last monetary escape hatch.ย Meanwhile, the IMF sparked controversy by claiming El Salvador isnโt building Bitcoin reservesโjust as Trump reportedly added $2B in Bitcoin to Trump Mediaโs 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 Trumpโs 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 Fedโs new HQโanother 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 distrustโeven within Trumpโs baseโand 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 whoโs really profiting from global instability.
Finally, I also dropped a new blog exploring how religion is being weaponized to distract from the real storyโwar profiteering. As uncomfortable truths emerge, old conspiracies like โJews 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 shiftingโand 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.