Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Macro analyst Craig Tindale joins Natalie Brunell to break down the "hard bifurcation" — the widening gap between our financial system and the physical world it depends on. From Elon Musk's warning of an imminent electricity shortage to the trillion-dollar AI buildout hitting a wall of copper, transformers, and power, this is a sharp look at why you can't print real-world commodities.

We discuss:

• The paper ledger vs. the material ledger — and why it matters
• Why US defense relies on foreign supply chains
• How China quietly took balance sheet control of Western miners
• The energy and copper crunch slowing the AI boom

Follow Craig: https://x.com/ctindale | https://ctindale.substack.com/

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Strategy is hosting a retail investor Q&A virtually on May 20 at 5pm ET. Submit your questions for Michael Saylor and Phong Le: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RJjpzBkEmjKw
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Strategy wipes $1.5 billion in debt off its books, moves to pay semi-monthly dividends for STRC
• Strive becomes the first stock in U.S. history to pay daily dividends
• New Fed Chair calls Bitcoin "the new gold" for anyone under 40
• Senator Lummis makes the most powerful case for Bitcoin ever heard in the Senate

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my simple guide to Bitcoin and broken money, "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Strategy to Repurchase $1.5 Billion of Convertible Bonds Using Cash or BTC Sales
• Strategy to Retire $1.5 Billion in Convertible Notes, May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Buyback
• S&P Global: Strategy Inc Assigned 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating; Outlook Stable
• Strive's SATA to Become First U.S.-Listed Security to Pay Daily Cash Dividends
• Strive Shares Jump on 'Daily Dividend Company' Strategy as Firm Goes Debt-Free
• Treasury Yields Hit a 12-Month High; Bitcoin Still Stuck Below Its 200-Day Average
• Bond Traders See Tipping Point Toward a New Era of Higher Yields
• Treasuries Lead Global Bond Yields Higher on Inflation Angst
• G-7 to Discuss Bond Selloff Sending Yields to Multi-Decade Highs
• Mounting Inflation Pressures Deepen Global Bond Slide
• Senate Confirms Bitcoin-Friendly Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
• Senate Confirms Warsh to Lead Fed as Trump Tests Its Autonomy
• Kevin Warsh Wins Senate Confirmation as the Next Fed Chair
• Kevin Warsh Comes Into the Fed Facing a Big Family Fight Over Cutting Interest Rates
• Senate Confirms Trump's Federal Reserve Chair Pick Kevin Warsh
• "If You're Under 40, Bitcoin Is Your New Gold" — Kevin Warsh
• Everything Kevin Warsh Thinks About Bitcoin
• River: "The Most Pro-Bitcoin Fed in History"
• Senate Banking Committee Advances Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill
• CLARITY Act Clears U.S. Senate Committee on Its Way to a Final Test in Congress
• Crypto Industry Cheers CLARITY Act Progress as Ethics Questions Linger

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Is Bitcoin's price actually predictable? Physicist Giovanni Santostasi, Director of the Scientific Bitcoin Institute, joins Natalie Brunell to argue that Bitcoin's 15-year trajectory isn't random — it follows a Power Law, the same pattern behind earthquakes, cities, and galaxies.

Giovanni breaks down the formula, what makes Bitcoin's "fingerprint" unique, and what would have to happen for the model to break.

If he's right, $1M & $10M Bitcoin isn't a prediction...it's a calculation.

Follow Giovanni on X: https://x.com/Giovann35084111

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join Natalie and Chris Kline, Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, for a live conversation on how you can create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve inside a tax-advantaged retirement account. Reserve your spot today https://streamyard.com/watch/xRTAvysyCPiX
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Strategy says it's willing to sell Bitcoin — and it might be the smartest move they've ever made
• How one credit rating upgrade could unlock $23.6 trillion in institutional demand for STRC
• John Bollinger just went fully invested in Bitcoin for the first time in months
• Is Bitcoin setting up for a short squeeze?

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Strategy Q1 2026 Financial Results
• Michael Saylor's Strategy Signals Potential Bitcoin Sale to Fund Dividends, Obligations
• Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Breaks From "Never Sell" Approach
• Strategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Tells Earnings Call
• S&P Global: Strategy Inc Assigned 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating; Outlook Stable
• JPMorgan Says Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Could Reach $30 Billion This Year
• Michael Saylor on X: BTC Capital Gains Funds STRC Dividends
• Michael Saylor on X: Buy More BTC Than You Sell
• Michael Saylor Interview Clarifying Strategy's Bitcoin Strategy
• Sam Callahan on X: Second-Order Effects of Convert Retirement
• Josh Mandell on X: The Tax Optionality Angle
• Strategy Retail Investor Webinar Q&A
• Bitcoin Tests Bollinger Bands Breakout as Creator Flips Bullish on BTC
• John Bollinger on X: Tactica Program Now Fully Invested in Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Hits Longest Negative Funding Streak This Decade
• Bitcoin's Negative Funding Rates Set 10-Year Record
• Why "Negative" Funding Is Actually a Bullish Signal for Bitcoin
• Bitcoin's $81K Rally Comes Amid 66-Day Negative Funding Streak: Here's Why
• CryptoRand on X: Bitcoin Drawdown Recovery Stats

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Upcoming Events:

• Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

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James Sexton is the world's most famous divorce attorney — 26 years, thousands of cases, and clients ranging from billionaires to celebrities. His verdict? Money isn't what breaks marriages. It's disconnection. James and Natalie discuss:

• Why 71% of marriages fail, and why money is a symptom, not the cause
• What billionaire divorces reveal about wealth & happiness
• How Bitcoin and crypto are dealt with in divorce proceedings (you won't believe one of his stories)
• The truth about prenups, financial compatibility, and why "enough" is the only number that matters
• The free daily practice James says could save more marriages

Follow James Sexton on X https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshow

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

James Sexton is the world's most famous divorce attorney — 26 years, thousands of cases, and clients ranging from billionaires to celebrities. His verdict? Money isn't what breaks marriages. It's disconnection. James and Natalie discuss:

• Why 71% of marriages fail, and why money is a symptom, not the cause
• What billionaire divorces reveal about wealth & happiness
• How Bitcoin and crypto are dealt with in divorce proceedings (you won't believe one of his stories)
• The truth about prenups, financial compatibility, and why "enough" is the only number that matters
• The free daily practice James says could save more marriages

Follow James Sexton on X https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshow

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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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 Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• The "Bitcoin Company": Mallers announces a Tether-led merger of Strike, Twenty One, and Elektron Energy
• Tether's flywheel: $1B in Q1 profit fueling mining, lending, and the merger
• CLARITY momentum: Stablecoin yield compromise clears the path for a May markup
• PTJ picks Bitcoin: Calls it "unequivocally the best inflation hedge there is"
• The bigger picture: Builders, lawmakers, and macro legends moving in the same direction

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Tether Proposes Merger Plans at Twenty One Capital to Accelerate its Strategic Direction
• Jack Mallers' Announcement On Stage at Bitcoin 2026
• Twenty One Capital Surges After Majority Holder Tether Proposes 3-Way Merger
• Twenty One Capital Shares Rise as Tether Pushes Merger with Strike, Elektron
• Tether Posts Over $1 Billion Q1 Profit as Reserve Buffer Reaches Record $8.2 Billion
• Canaan and Tether Partner on Modular Bitcoin Mining Hardware
• Faryar Shirzad on X: CLARITY Act Final Rewards Text Compromise
• Alex Thorn on X: CLARITY Act Tillis/Alsobrooks Compromise Text Released
• Senator Cynthia Lummis on Marking Up the CLARITY Act in May
• Coinbase Says Deal Reached on CLARITY Act Stablecoin Yield
• U.S. Senator Holding Cards on CLARITY Act Says It's Ready to Get to Hearing
• Crypto Industry Backs CLARITY Act Compromise, Pushes Senate Banking for Markup
• Paul Tudor Jones Says Bitcoin Is 'Unequivocally the Best Inflation Hedge'
• Paul Tudor Jones Comments on Bitcoin in New Interview
• Paul Tudor Jones Full Interview with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Upcoming Events:

• Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

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Luana Lopes Lara is the world's youngest self-made female billionaire and co-founder of Kalshi, the prediction market that sued the U.S. government and won.

Natalie Brunell sits down with Luana to trace her journey from a rigorous ballet school in Brazil to MIT, then to a trading desk at Citadel, and into a multi-year battle with the CFTC that ended in a federal lawsuit. After 65 lawyers told her the idea was impossible, Kalshi sued the U.S. government — and won one month before the 2024 election.

We get into:

• What prediction markets are, and how Kalshi's data is being used as a forecasting tool
• What it's like being named the world's youngest self-made woman billionaire - all before she's 30
• The four-year regulatory fight with the CFTC and the decision to sue to U.S. government
• How Kalshi screens for insider trading — and where the stock market doesn't
• Why nearly 30% of Kalshi's users are women, well above most trading platforms
• Her first Bitcoin: a $100 giveaway from the MIT Bitcoin Club
• A Federal Reserve paper found Kalshi's markets outperformed economists at forecasting macro trends
• Her case for why the American Dream is still alive

Follow Luana Lopes Lara on X: https://x.com/luanalopeslara and follow Kalshi at https://x.com/Kalshi

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by lead sponsor Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, Natalie reports in from Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas with the most important story of the week coming not from Wall Street, but from Washington, D.C.:

• A Four-Star Admiral Tells Congress the U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node
• Adm. Samuel Paparo Calls Bitcoin a "Peer-to-Peer, Zero-Trust Transfer of Value"
• The U.S. Military Is Conducting Operational Tests to Secure Networks Using the Bitcoin Protocol
• Why Bitcoin Is No Longer Just an Asset — It's Critical Infrastructure

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• U.S. Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Sees Crypto as Power Projection vs. China
• Admiral Paparo confirms the U.S. military is running a Bitcoin node
• Admiral Paparo's Senate testimony on Bitcoin (full clip)
• Press Release: Indo-Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a Tool for U.S. "Power Projection" in Senate Testimony

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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=
• Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Natalie Smolenski is an anthropologist, software executive, editor of the Satoshi Papers, and one of the most original thinkers in the Bitcoin space. We explore America's national identity crisis, the bank-state relationship that funds war and destroys purchasing power, and why individual financial sovereignty is the only meaningful response to systems that can't be voted away.

Topics include:

• Why you can't vote your way out of the bank-state nexus — and what you can do instead
• The erosion of free speech, privacy, and individual rights in the digital age
• How the financialization of everything destroyed community, care, and trust
• The rise of counter-elites and what it means for ordinary Americans
• Why Bitcoin self-custody is the most powerful political act available today

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• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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• 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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

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• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Bitcoin Pulls Back from $78k as Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets
• UAE Threatens to Diversify from the Dollar to Chinese Yuan in Wartime Oil Deals
• Paulson Warns of a "Vicious" U.S. Debt Crisis
• Strategy's STRC Hits $1 Billion in Single-Day Volume and Proposes Bi-Monthly Dividends
• Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF as Wall Street Race Heats Up

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Bitcoin Climbs to Two-Month High Amid Middle East Deal Optimism
• Fox Business: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline for Iranian People
• Bitcoin's War Rally Is Forcing a Rethink Beyond "Digital Gold"
• Luke Gromen's Tweet on WSJ Scoop on UAE and Dollar Swap Lines
• The IMF Just Repriced the Macro Backdrop for Bitcoin with a Global Debt Warning
• Henry Paulson Suggests US Make a Break-Glass Treasuries Plan
• Strategy's STRC Sees Record Breaking Trading Day
• Strategy's STRC $1.1 Billion Volume: Saylor's Bitcoin Buying Engine
• STRC.live Tracker
• Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends on its Popular STRC Preferred Stock
• Why Michael Saylor's Strategy Decided to Make STRC's Dividend Bi-Monthly
• Strategy Corporate Announcement on STRC Dividend Payments
• Michael Saylor "Think Even Bigger" Post
• Tether Adds $70 Million in Bitcoin to Reserves, Holdings Above 97,000 BTC
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Reaches $100M in First Week, Marking the Bank's Strongest Launch
• Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF That Invests in Other Bitcoin ETFs
• Nate Geraci on Goldman's Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
• BlackRock's IBIT: Nearly $100 Billion Bitcoin Giant
• Nomura Study Says 65% of Institutional Investors See Crypto as a Vital Portfolio Diversifier

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Bitcoin OG, investor and anlyst Simon Dixon predicted Trump's return to the White House, the Iran War, and the dollar's collapse as primary reserve asset — all by doing one thing: following the money. In this episode, he reveals where it actually goes and what it means for you.

We discuss:

• Why the American empire is being dismantled on purpose and who benefits
• The financial industrial complex that sits above presidents, governments, and you
• How the entire global economy is a Ponzi scheme approaching its endgame
• Why self-custody Bitcoin is your only real exit from the system
• How Simon lost his father and his Bitcoin on the same day — and what it taught him about the "spiritual energy" of money

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• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Peace Talks Collapse, Trump Orders Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
• Iran Is Accepting Bitcoin for Oil Passage — What That Means for the Monetary System
• The New York Times Claims to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Smashes Every Debut Record in the Firm's History
• Strategy's $STRC Hits More Than $500M in Single-Day Volume

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Trump Says US to Sever Key Iran Lifeline With Blockade of Strait
• US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement After Marathon Talks
• Iran's Sanctions-Busting Crypto Ambitions Grow on Toll Payments
• Trump Announces U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
• Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls
• Oil Futures Up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz
• Bitcoin Rebound Faces Oil Shock Inflation Test Despite Ceasefire Relief
• Bitcoin Magazine: Iran is Accepting Bitcoin for Transit Toll Payments
• Jack Mallers' Tweet on Iran Turning to Bitcoin Payments
• President Trump Truth Social Blockade Announcement
• Dated Brent Oil Price Surges Above $140, Highest Since 2008
• Dated Brent Oil Price Jumps to Highest Level on Record
• The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto — NYT John Carreyrou
• John Carreyrou's thread on the NYT Satoshi investigation
• Adam Back's response: "I'm not Satoshi"
• Michael Saylor: "Stylometry is interesting, but not proof"
• Dominic Frisby's thread on why Adam Back can't be Satoshi
• Eric Weiss: "Adam Back isn't Satoshi, but Bitcoin is better because of him"
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Draws $34M on Day One
• Morgan Stanley Debuts Bitcoin ETF as Price Slump Rattles Holders
• Bitcoin News: Morgan Stanley Just Launched Its Bitcoin ETF
• Bitcoin Magazine: Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg on MSBT's record-breaking debut
• STRC Live Tracker — Real-time Price, Volume & ATM Activity
• Phong Le: STRC has more liquidity as a % of market cap than every Mag 7 stock
• Michael Saylor: "One penny of volatility. $526M of liquidity. Closed at par."
• Michael Saylor: "Think Bigger."
• Coin Stories — Natalie Brunell's interview with Strategy CEO Phong Le

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Matyáš Kuchař is the co-founder of BTC Prague (Europe's largest Bitcoin-only conference) and he joins Natalie with a frank assessment of where Europe stands on Bitcoin: over-regulated, energy-stressed, and falling behind.

But Czech Republic is a surprising bright spot, with a Bitcoin-friendly central bank governor, a thriving Bitcoin community, and a conference drawing 8,000 attendees and speakers like Michael Saylor, Jeff Booth, and Jack Cruz. We discuss:

• How MiCA regulation killed Bitcoin payments at over 1,000 restaurants and shops overnight
• The Czech National Bank governor who understands Bitcoin, and what that means for Europe
• What makes BTC Prague different from other Bitcoin conferences
• Why a bear market is actually the best time to attend a Bitcoin conference
• Get your tickets to the conference using code HODL at www.btcprague.com

Follow Matyáš Kuchar on X https://x.com/Matyas44Cook

**This interview can be viewed with Czech language subtitles on YouTube and Rumble.

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• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Strategy CEO Phong Le returns to Coin Stories for a deep dive on STRC — the perpetual preferred stock he says is fixing the yield gap in America.

In this episode, Phong breaks down exactly how Stretch works in plain English, why he just bought $250K worth himself, and what makes this the fastest-growing financial product launch in history. In this episode:

• The "yield gap" no one talks about: half of America earns near-zero on savings while the wealthy collect 2–3%
• STRC hit $5 billion in 7 months — growing faster than the iPhone and the gold ETF did
• 11.5% yield, tax-deferred, paid monthly — and you can buy it on Robinhood like a stock
• Bitcoin crashed nearly 50% and STRC barely flinched — here's why that changes everything

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline to Bomb Iran - What It Means for Bitcoin
• Google Says Bitcoin Could Be Cracked in 9 Minutes, But Should You Panic?
• Miners and Treasury Companies Panic Sell
• Charles Schwab Set to Open Bitcoin Trading to 46 Million Clients
• Michael Saylor Signals Another Major Buy With "Back to Work" Post

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Google Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Earlier Than Expected
• The Protocol: Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Sooner, Says Google
• What Does 'Cracking' Bitcoin in 9 Minutes by Quantum Computers Actually Mean
• Bitcoin's Key Initiatives Aimed at Quantum-Proofing the World's Largest Blockchain
• Google: Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies against Quantum Vulnerabilities
• Caltech: Useful Quantum Computers Could Be Built with ~10,000 Qubits
• Neha Narula's Blog Post on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing
• Michael Saylor's Tweet on Bitcoin's Biggest Risk
• Brian Armstrong's Tweet on Prioritizing Quantum Resistance
• Neha Narula's Tweet on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing
• Jonas Schnelli's Tweet on the Risks of Rushing Bitcoin's Quantum Fix
• Brian Roemmele's Tweet on Google and Bitcoin
• Checkmate's Tweet on Quantum Readiness vs. Panic
• The Bitcoin Treasury Boom Is Unwinding as Some Companies Sell
• Riot Platforms Sells $290M Worth of Bitcoin
• Bitfarms Targets Zero Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet as It Pivots to AI
• Metaplanet Adds 5,075 Bitcoin, Bringing Total Holdings to 40,177 BTC
• Charles Schwab Opens Waitlist for Direct BTC Trading
• Schwab Plans Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading Launch in First Half of 2026
• SoFi Is Launching a 24/7 Banking Hub That Blends Traditional Cash With Crypto
• SoFi Launches Big Business Banking to Power Fiat and Crypto Banking

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what's actually going on with Bitcoin — this episode is for you.

James Seyffart is one of the most respected ETF analysts on Wall Street. He tracks the data behind who's buying Bitcoin, who's selling, and where the big money is really going. His insights cut through the noise. If you want to understand what's actually happening in the ETF markets right now - including gold, Bitcoin, tech stocks and electrical infrastucture - this is the conversation to watch.

• Everyday Bitcoin ETF holders didn't panic — even when prices crashed hard
• One of America's biggest banks just made a major Bitcoin move
• Will Bitcoin ETFs eventually surpass gold?
• A quiet rule change just made it easier for institutions to buy Bitcoin
• Smart money is leaving tech — here's where it's going instead
• The private credit market is flashing warning signs most people are missing

Follow James at https://x.com/jseyff

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Macro investor and former hedge fund CIO Jordi Visser returns to Coin Stories for a wide-ranging conversation with Natalie Brunell on the forces reshaping markets, money, and the future of work.

• Is the geopolitical chaos part of a real strategy — or are we watching improvisation in real time?
• Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and rare earths — why energy control is the most important chess move nobody is talking about
• "Software stocks may never be investable again"
• The institutional floodgates are opening — Jordi's framework for when money managers have no choice but to buy Bitcoin
• The one geopolitical scenario that could set the global economy back decades — and how to protect yourself

"We are not the top of the food chain anymore. A superintelligent being stronger and smarter than any human will be here in five years."

Follow Jordi Visser at: https://x.com/jvisserlabs

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

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• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Morgan Stanley Files Cheapest Bitcoin ETF — Undercutting BlackRock
• Congress Chose Stablecoins Over Bitcoin. Here's What That Means.
• Tether Hires Big Four Auditor — The FUD May Finally Be Over
• Fannie Mae Now Accepts Bitcoin. You Can Buy a House Without Selling

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Thread on PARITY Act Draft and Coinbase De Minimis Lobbying
• Statement on Revised PARITY Act Discussion Draft
• Thread on Bitcoin Mining Double Taxation in New Draft
• Capitol Hill De Minimis Briefing Recap
• Crypto Frustration Boils Over as Stablecoin Fight Stalls Bill
• Coinbase Again Rejects Clarity Act
• Alex Thorn's Tweet on Parity Act Dynamics
• No One Is 100% Happy With the Stablecoin Yield Agreement
• Crypto Czar David Sacks Leaves Post for Broader White House Tech Role
• WH Crypto Czar Sacks Transfers to Presidential Advisory Committee Role
• President Trump Calls Bitcoin "Very Powerful" in New Speech
• MARA Holdings Sells $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Fund Debt Buyback
• MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 Billion to Fund Convertible Note Repurchase
• Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Companies and Selling Their BTC
• Morgan Stanley Sets Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee at 0.14%, Undercutting Every Rival
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Launch Likely Imminent
• Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin ETF Race With Market-Leading Low Fee
• Eric Balchunas's Tweet on Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF
• Tether Hires Big Four Auditor for First Full Reserves Audit
• Tether Hires KPMG for USDT Audit, Brings in PwC for U.S. Expansion
• Tether Taps KPMG for First Financial Audit
• Tether Signs Big Four Firm to Complete First Full Audit
• Coinbase and Fannie Mae Bring Crypto-Backed Mortgages to Homebuyers
• Fannie Mae to Accept Crypto-Backed Mortgages for the First Time

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Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas is just weeks away, and BTC Inc's Lana Miles is pulling back the curtain on what's coming. From a brand new Deal Day event to a very special 5th anniversary Women of Bitcoin bash honoring U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, this year is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Get discounted tickets using code HODL!

We discuss:

• AI conversations, emerging voices
• Why down markets are actually the best time to attend a Bitcoin conference
• How the conference has launched careers — including Natalie's!
• Special changes for the 5th anniversary WOB event!

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• 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=
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What happens when you give 130 employees a $30,000 bonus... and they forget they got it? That's exactly what pushed Mike Coffey, CEO of BlueCotton, to do something radical: pay employees in Bitcoin.

Mike runs a 130-person custom apparel company in Bowling Green, Kentucky — and he's quietly turning his small business into a Bitcoin case study. In this episode, we dig into why he made the switch, how it's impacting his employees' financial futures, what it's done for his bottom line, and why Bitcoin is the only bonus people actually remember.

If you're a business owner wondering whether Bitcoin is right for your company — this is the episode that will change your mind.

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• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block -- powered exclusively by Ledn -- we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Gold Price Slides as Bitcoin Holds Around $70,000
• Morgan Stanley Continues to Lean into Bitcoin
• Strategy Announces New $42B ATM
• SEC/CFTC Provide More Regulatory Clarity on Crypto
• Market Structure Bill - CLARITY Act - Progressing

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Morgan Stanley Sets MSBT Ticker and $1M Seed Capital for Bitcoin ETF
• Morgan Stanley Exec Says Crypto ETF Adoption "Very Early" Among Advisors
• Morgan Stanley Advances Bitcoin ETF Filing via Amended S-1
• Strategy's Phong Le on the Potential of Morgan Stanley's MSBT
• Coinbase & EY-Parthenon: 2026 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Survey
• SEC/CFTC Interpretation of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets
• SEC/CFTC Releases Joint Crypto Guidance on Securities Classification
• U.S. SEC Issues First-Ever Definitions for What Crypto Assets Are Securities
• Senate Banking Committee Eyes April Vote on Crypto Market Structure Bill
• Lawmakers Reach Breakthrough Agreement in Principle on Stablecoin Yield
• Crypto Clarity Act May Be Cleared to Move After Senators Agree on Stablecoin Yield
• Key U.S. Senator on Crypto Market Structure Bill: "We Think We've Got It"

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell sits down with James Check -- one of Bitcoin's most respected on-chain analysts -- to decode what the data actually says about market cycles, investor psychology, and where we are right now.

We discuss:

• Read the market, not the noise — How on-chain data reveals what investors are really doing
• Cycle signals decoded — Key indicators at tops, bottoms, and trend reversals
• Who's actually buying? — Real capital flow dynamics and myths busted
• Why timing the bottom is a trap — Strategic frameworks for navigating market extremes
• Quantum computing & Bitcoin — The real threat timeline and what the network is doing

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Bitcoin currently outperforms gold, S&P 500 amid Iran War
• Tremors in private credit sector
• Strategy deploys billions into Bitcoin with STRC - what's happening?

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References mentioned in the episode:

• CoinDesk: BTC Sold Off First When the U.S.-Iran War Began. Two Weeks Later, It's Outperforming Nearly Everything
• CoinDesk: BTC Set for Best Week Since Sep. as Correlation with Tech Stocks Weakens
• River: BTC Has Outperformed Stocks & Gold in Every Geopolitical Crisis Since 2020
• Fortune: Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Stocks Since Beginning of Iran Conflict
• Stanley Druckenmiller's Recent Comments on Bitcoin as a Store of Value
• Joe Consorti's Tweet on Bitcoin Outperformance Since Iran Strikes
• Strategy: Strategy Acquires 17,994 BTC and Now Holds 738,731 BTC
• CoinDesk: Strategy's STRC Preferred Series Gets $50 Million Investment from Strive OranjeBTC's Tweet Explaining it
• Decision to Allocate to Stretch (STRC)
• CoinDesk: The Math Behind Strategy's Path to 1 Million Bitcoin by the End of 2026 STRC Live: Real-Time STRC Tradin
• Data and Bitcoin Purchase Estimates
• Strategy's Dashboard with Information Concerning STRC
• Phong Le's Tweet on STRC Trading Volume and Price Stability
• Phong Le's Tweet on STRC Reaching Escape Velocity
• Michael Saylor's Tweet on STRC Being the Most Liquid Preferred Equity
• Michael Saylor's Tweet Hinting at Another Big Bitcoin Purchase
• Strategy's Tweet Comparing Digital Credit and Private Credit
• Joe Consorti's Tweet on Strategy's Estimated BTC Purchases Through STRC
• Fortune: The $265B Private Credit Meltdown — How Wall Street's Hottest Investment Craze Turned Into a Panic
• Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley Limits Redemptions on Private Credit Fund
• Bloomberg: Private Credit Fears, War Darken Outlook for U.S. Financial Stocks Bloomberg: JPMorgan Restricts Privat
• Credit Lending After Markdowns
• CNBC: JPMorgan Reins in Lending to Private Credit Firms After Marking Down Software Loans

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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, joins Coin Stories to discuss Bitcoin, AI disruption, and what comes next in the crypto cycle. We discuss:

• Why Bitcoin is a "liquidity alarm" for global markets
• How AI job disruption could trigger the next financial crisis
• Why central banks may need to print more than during COVID
• Whether institutions are changing Bitcoin's market dynamics
• Why Arthur Hayes says wait for money printing before buying

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=

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• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Iran War oil crisis? Gas and jet fuel prices soar
• Kraken wins historic Fed master account
• Trump demands Congress to pass CLARITY Act, blames banks
• $46M in U.S. Government Bitcoin stolen and recovered thanks to pseudonymous investigator
• NEW: A foreign central bank is buying Bitcoin

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Reuters: Kuwait Cuts Oil Production as Precaution Amid Iran Tensions
• Bloomberg: Why the Iran War Is Prompting Force Majeure Declarations
• Commercial and Supply Chain Implications of the Gulf Conflict
• Trump Proposes Increased Defense Budget to $1.5 Trillion
• CRFB: $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Would Add $5.8 Trillion to Debt
• President Trump's Truth Social Post on GENIUS Act, CLARITY Act
• Bitcoin Magazine: Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Invest in Bitcoin
• Reuters: Kazakhstan Central Bank to Invest Up to $350M in Crypto Assets
• White House: President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America
• White House: Unveils President Trump's Cyber Strategy for America
• Jason Lowery's Tweet on BTC as Emerging Security Priority in the U.S.
• FBI Director Kash Patel's Announcement of John Daghita Arrest
• ZachXBT Responds to Arrest Stemming from His Investigation
• ZachXBT: Investigation Thread on $46M Government Bitcoin Theft
• Bitcoin Magazine: U.S. Crypto Contractor Arrested for Theft of Seized Assets
• CoinDesk: Son of U.S. Government Contractor Accused of Stealing Millions
• Pierre Rochard: Commentary on SBR Audit and Contractor Accountability
• Pierre Rochard's Commentary on BTC Stolen from Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
• WSJ: Kraken Becomes First Crypto Firm to Be Granted Fed Master Account
• CoinDesk: Kraken's Surprise Fed Win May Usher in More Crypto Firms
• Kraken Blog: Federal Reserve Master Account Announcement
• Bank Policy Institute: Statement on Kraken Master Account
• The Block: Bank Groups Concerned About Kraken Master Account

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Is Bitcoin just "number go up?" Or is it something far bigger? Natalie Brunell sits down with Africa Bitcoin Corporation Executive Chairman Stafford Masie explore why Bitcoin adoption in Africa looks radically different than in the West.

While many investors focus on price volatility, Africans are using Bitcoin as money ... as a lifeline against debasement, capital controls, and broken banking systems. We discuss:

• Why Bitcoin is money in Africa, not just "store of value"
• 1 Bitcoin = 5 African jobs
• Stablecoins vs Bitcoin adoption
• Lowering capital costs with Bitcoin
• The human yield flywheel

Follow Stafford Masie on X https://x.com/staffordmasie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Did one firm's Bitcoin dump tank the entire market? The Jane Street story everyone's talking about
• Block bets the house on AI and cuts jobs to prove it — what Jack Dorsey knows that you don't
• The biggest banks in the world are going all-in on Bitcoin...here's what they're planning
• Iran conflict escalates and what it has to do with Bitcoin

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Morgan Stanley Announces Full-Stack Bitcoin Offering
• Citi Plans to Launch Institutional Bitcoin Custody
• STRC Added to Three Corporate Balance Sheets
• Strategy Raises STRC Dividend to 11.5%
• Matt Hougan: Crypto May Be Structurally Mispriced
• Jane Street Sued by Terraform Labs Bankruptcy Administrator
• Jane Street Allegedly Suppressing Bitcoin Price
• Alex Kruger: No Consistent 10 a.m. Bitcoin Dump in Market Data
• Ari Paul: Large Firms Do Not Suppress Price Structurally
• Jane Street Faces $560M Manipulation Case from India's SEBI
• DOJ Investigation Reported Into Jane Street Trading Activities
• US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran; Khamenei Killed
• Iran Retaliates with Missile and Drone Strikes on US Bases
• Strait of Hormuz: 20% of World Oil Supply at Risk
• Chainalysis: Iran's Crypto Ecosystem Reached $7.8B in 2025
• 15 Million Iranians Have Crypto Exposure Amid 50% Inflation
• Jack Dorsey Announces Block to Cut 40% of Staff
• Jack Dorsey's X Post on Company Layoffs Due to AI
• Greg Cipolaro: Bitcoin in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs illegal — but will the $130B already collected ever be refunded?
• GDP slowing, inflation rising, and the CBO's new deficit numbers are grim
• Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund bought the Bitcoin dip while Goldman's CEO admitted he got it wrong
• Ledn closes the first-ever investment-grade Bitcoin-backed deal on Wall Street — zero losses through the crash

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs in 6–3 Ruling
• Supreme Court Opinion: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
• Bessent Says Tariff Revenue to Be "Virtually Unchanged" in 2026
• What Happens to Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
• Trump Increases Global Tariff from 10% to 15% After Ruling
• Trump Increases Global Tariff to 15%, Invoking Section 122
• Trump Lost on Tariffs, But American Trade Will Never Be the Same
• Brad Setser's X Thread on Trump's Tariffs and Court Ruling
• U.S. GDP Rose at Slower-Than-Forecast Pace of 1.4% Last Quarter
• U.S. Economic Growth Slows Sharply in the Fourth Quarter
• US PCE Inflation Rises Above Expectations in December
• CBO Boosts U.S. Deficit Forecast by $1.4 Trillion on Trump Policies
• CBO Projects U.S. Debt Will Reach New Record by 2030
• CBO: The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036
• WSJ: Why the Federal Deficit Is Set to Balloon
• U.S. Budget Hole Set to Deepen Under New CBO Projections
• Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Increases Bitcoin ETF Position in Q4
• Goldman Sachs CEO, Long a Skeptic, Says He Owns BTC
• Ledn Closes First-Ever Investment-Grade Rated BTC-Backed ABS
• Ledn Sells $188 Million in Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in ABS Market First

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Michael Saylor answered every single question I threw at him — including the ones most people are afraid to ask. Nearly 2 hours. Nothing off limits.

Topics include:

• Why Michael Saylor says critics fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin
• Are people actively rooting for him to fail — and how he deals with it
• Why Bitcoin didn't break past $126K and what he thinks really happened
• His honest take on price suppression — is it real?
• Why Bitcoin's upside volatility is shrinking and what that signals
• Is quantum computing an actual threat to the network?
• His reaction to Bitcoin being mentioned in the Epstein files
• The strongest argument against Bitcoin — in his own words
• Why retail investors sat out the last bull market and what it means for the next one

Michael Saylor is Founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy. Follow him on X at: https://x.com/saylor

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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=
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell sits down with BitcoinIRA Co-Founder Chris Kline to discuss:

• The staggering reality of America's retirement shortfall and why it's worse than most people think
• The surprising demographics putting bitcoin in their retirement accounts — it's not just young tech bros
• Chris breaks down where the market is headed and what needs to happen for bitcoin to hit a new all-time high
• The wake-up call: why treating your retirement savings casually is the biggest financial risk you're taking

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• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Macro analyst Lyn Alden returns to Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to break down the state of Bitcoin and what comes next. We dive into:

• Is the Bitcoin bottom in or is more pain ahead?
• Why Lyn expects a gradual money print, not a "big" or "nuclear" print
• Where is retail? Why everyday investors haven't shown up this last Bitcoin cycle
• Capitulation and nerves — what Lyn has to say about sentiment
• The catalysts that could spark Bitcoin's next major run
• Why Lyn is no longer as bullish on gold & precious metals as she was in recent years

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• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Is the Bitcoin bottom in — or is more downside ahead?
• The threat of AI deflation — and what it means for Bitcoin
• Lightning Labs takes first steps to make Bitcoin the native currency of AI agents
• The Netherlands passes 36% unrealized gains tax
• Ledn's Bitcoin-backed bond trust earns investment-grade rating

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Lightning Labs Official Announcement on AI Agent Tools
• Lightning Labs Releases AI Agent Tools for BTC Payments
• Jason Lowery on AI Agents and Bitcoin Cyber Sovereignty
• Lyn Alden on AI and Productivity at Bitcoin Investor Week
• Dutch Lawmakers Advance 36% Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
• Dutch Government Proposes New Exit Tax on Citizens
• How the Dutch Government's Unrealized Tax Policy Would Work
• Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Facing Stress Test After Selloff
• S&P Global: Preliminary Ratings on Ledn Issuer Trust
• Ledn Gets Investment-Grade Rating for BTC-backed Loan Trust
• BlockFills Reportedly Halts Withdrawals, Restricts Trading
• BlockFills Announcement Halting Withdrawals and Trading
• Strategy Announces BTC Security Program to Address Quantum
• Earnings Clip: Strategy Launches Bitcoin Security Program

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Bitcoin is no longer just a savings technology. It's collateral for the real economy. Andrew Hohns, Founder & CEO of Newmarket Capital and Battery Finance, explains how his firm structured one of the first Bitcoin-backed real estate loans, why credit markets desperately need Bitcoin, and how BTC could reshape mortgages, commercial buildings, and even small-business lending. We discuss:

• Why Bitcoin is pristine collateral for credit instruments
• The first Bitcoin-backed apartment building
• Bitcoin mortgages vs traditional financing
• Will institutions change or be changed by Bitcoin

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• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

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• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Is Bitcoin about to face a deeper downturn before the next great bull market? Chart analyst Kevin Wadsworth, co-founder of Northstar & Badcharts, joins Natalie Brunell to break down the signals he sees across Bitcoin, gold, equities, and the bond market. Topics include:

• Could Bitcoin drop to $40K? Kevin forecasts bottom for asset in Q3 or Q4...
• Why Bitcoin is losing to gold this cycle
• What a "capital rotation event" really means - Repeating 1930, 1970, 2002 markets
• M2, money velocity, inflation dynamics
• When will the next bull run for Bitcoin start?

Follow Kevin on X: https://x.com/NorthstarCharts

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Bitcoin's violent selloff: Is the Bottom In? Analysts are split.
• What caused the Bitcoin crash?
• Epstein files mention Bitcoin 1,000 times: did he influence the protocol?

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Bitcoin Experiences a Violent Correction
• One of Bitcoin's Largest Single-Day Drawdowns
• Bitcoin Suffers Historic Daily Drawdown
• Jeff Park's Post-Mortem of Bitcoin Sell-off
• Jeff Park's Working Theory on BTC Correction
• Dan Tapiero's Summary of Market Conditions
• Parker White's Analysis of Bitcoin Drawdown
• Saifedean's Tweet on Bitcoin and Epstein Files
• Joe Wiesenthal's Op-ed on Bitcoin Bear Market
• X Post on Paper Bitcoin Derivatives Market
• Charles Edwards's Post on Bottom Indicators
• Charlie Bilello's Chart of Bitcoin Drawdowns
• Bruce Fenton's Post on Epstein's Bitcoin Activity
• Epstein Files Reveal Links to Bitcoin Development
• Francis Pouliot's Thoughts on BTC in Epstein Files
• Epstein Used JPMorgan Chase to Launder Money

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• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell and former Federal Reserve insider Danielle DiMartino Booth break down the escalating battle between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the explosion in gold prices, and why Bitcoin is still trading like a "risk-on" asset instead of digital gold. We discuss:

• Why the Fed–White House showdown could change monetary policy
• Will Powell be a "shadow Fed Chair" beside Kevin Warsh?
• Was gold's rally a bubble or the start of a new era
• Why Danielle calls Bitcoin the ultimate gauge of risk appetite
• The labor-market crisis facing young Americans
• Returning to a gold standard?

Danielle is CEO and Chief Strategy is QI Research: https://quillintelligence.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Bitcoin crashes below $75K as everything sells off
• Gold and silver face sharp reversal -- what flipped the narrative
• Fed holds rates, then Kevin Warsh nomination shocks markets
• "Hawkish" branding vs reality: the Fed always intervenes
• AI agents independently choose Bitcoin and Lightning payments

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Gold and Silver Plunge After Sharp Rallies
• Silver Has Largest Single-Day Drop in History
• Kevin Warsh Nominated for Fed Chairman
• Kevin Warsh's Past Hawkish Commentary
• President Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh
• Michael Saylor's Tweet on Kevin Warsh
• Druckenmiller: Warsh Not a Permanent Hawk
• Elizabeth Stark's Tweet on Lightning & AI Agents
• Marty Bent's Tweet on AI Agents and Bitcoin
• Moltbook Thread on 50,000-Sat Bug Bounty
• AI Agents Create Their Own Lightning Wallets
• Tweet on Implications of AI-BTC Convergence
• Timeline of Events of Moltbook AI Agents & Bitcoin
• Preston Pysh's Tweet on Moltbook Developments
• Tether Launches New U.S.-Compliant Stablecoin
• Tether Announces the Launch of USAT
• Fidelity Plans to Launch New Stablecoin
• Fidelity to Launch Stablecoin in Coming Weeks
• Binance Announces New $1B BTC Insurance Fund
• Binance Pledges $1 Billion Fund to Bitcoin
• BlackRock Files to List Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
• BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin Fund Offerings
• WSJ: Crypto CEO Who's Become Enemy of Wall St.
• White House Summons Banks and Crypto Companies

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• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
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Natalie Brunell is joined by Larry Lepard, author of The Big Print, and Bob Burnett, founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, talking gold's outperformance relative to Bitcoin, signs the "Big Print" could be imminent and much more. We discuss:

• The "boomer case" for Bitcoin
• Gold vs Bitcoin and why Bitcoin ultimately wins
• The coming "big print" and what triggers it
• Are all boomers wealthy? Social Security, debt, and the political third rail
• Why real estate hasn't made people richer, just less poor

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

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• 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
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In a special episode of Coin Stories shot in Naples, FL, Natalie Brunell sits down with health and wellness thought leader Dr. Sean Baker to discuss:

• How food became engineered to keep us craving and overeating
• The additives and preservatives hiding in plain sight, and why some are restricted overseas in places like Europe
• The new "reverse food pyramid" push and what it's really saying about nutrition guidance
• Why the incentives in food and medicine often reward treating symptoms, not fixing root causes
• What "eat real food" actually means in real life (and what most people get wrong)
• The Bitcoin connection: how better incentives and long-term thinking could change everything
• The concerns surrounding trendy drugs like Ozempic and other GLP-1s

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Shutdown fears are back -- Bitcoin & stocks are feeling the pressure
• Gold and silver just hit fresh all-time highs as Davos screamed "uncertainty"
• Ray Dalio's warning goes mainstream: print money or face a debt crisis
• Japan's bond stress could spill into U.S. Treasuries and push global rates higher
• Who's likely to be next Fed Chair? We explain.
• Bitcoin reenters the spotlight, plus rapid-fire: UBS crypto, debanking lawsuit drama, and BitGo's IPO moment

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Treasury Rate Check Boosts Yen, Weakens Dollar
• Speculation Mounts: Japan to Buy Yen with U.S. Help?
• Ray Dalio Warns of Breakdown in the Monetary Order
• Dollars' Shrinking Role in Global FX Reserves
• Institutions are Reducing Dollar FX Exposure
• Ken Griffin: Japan Bond Market is "Explicit Warning"
• French Central Bank Governor Dismisses Bitcoin
• Coinbase CEO Spars With Central Bank Governor
• BlackRock CIO's Fed Chair Nomination Odds Skyrocket
• BlackRock CIO's Bid for Fed Chair Gaining Traction
• Rick Rieder's Comments on Bitcoin Allocation
• U.S. Market Structure Bill Faces Weeks of Delay
• BitGo IPO's on the New York Stock Exchange
• UBS Plans to Offer Crypto Trading to Clients
• PwC Survey on Bitcoin's Institutional Adoption
• Trump Sues JPMorgan Chase for Debanking

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Upcoming Events:

• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
• 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=

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Macro analyst and investor Cem Karsan joins Coin Stories to explain why the U.S. dollar remains America's greatest source of power, how decades of Fed policy fueled inequality and populism, and where Bitcoin, gold, and hard assets fit into a fractured global system. We discuss:

• Why the U.S. dollar is more powerful than the military
• How the Federal Reserve reshaped wealth, markets, and politics
• Populism, protectionism, and rising internal conflict
• Bitcoin, gold, and the future of reserve assets - W
• hat individuals can do to protect themselves in a volatile world

Follow Cem Karsan on X at https://x.com/jam_croissant

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT, joins Natalie Brunell to break down the accelerating breakdown of the post-1971 dollar reserve system, and what it means for Bitcoin, gold, global trade, and geopolitical stability. Topics:

• Why Japan may be closest to a sovereign debt crisis as yields spike to historic levels
• How gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries in global reserves
• Is the U.S. selling gold that's making its way to China?!
• Capital rotation away from risk assets and into gold
• Why Bitcoin still trades like high-beta tech, for now
• Why Luke sold his Bitcoin and isn't buying back (yet)

Follow Luke Gromen on X at https://x.com/LukeGromen & subscribe to https://fftt-treerings.com

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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. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Trump tariff announcement on 8 EU nations over Greenland sale spark market turmoil: gold hits new ATH while Bitcoin wobbles
• CLARITY Act stalls: Coinbase pulls support as banks lobby to kneecap stablecoin competition
• Bessent demands thorough Fed overhaul
• Trump-Dimon feud escalates with lawsuit threat

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Truth Social Post on New European Tariffs
• BofA CEO on Potential Loss of Bank Deposits
• Coinbase Pulls Support for CLARITY Act Bill
• Senate Committee Markup Gets Postponed
• Bank Lobbying on Market Structure Bill Intensifies
• Brian Armstrong's Tweet on the CLARITY Act
• Paul Grewal's Tweet on the CLARITY Act
• Coin Center's Views on the CLARITY Act
• Senator Scott Postpones CLARITY Act Markup
• Thread on the Main Topics of CLARITY Act Debate
• Peter Van Valkenburgh's Tweet on the CLARITY Act
• Peter Van Valkenburgh's Response to Criticism
• Miles Suter's Tweet on the CLARITY Act
• Polymarket Odds on Who Will Be Next Fed Chair
• Brian Armstrong Pushes Back on Reporting
• Joint Statement from Former Fed Chairs
• Trump's Post on Plans to Sue JPMorgan Chase
• Dartmouth College Discloses IBIT Allocation
• Steak n' Shake Buys $10 Million Worth of BTC
• Steak n' Shake Tweet on BTC Purchase
• Dartmouth College Article from December

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Upcoming Events:

• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
• 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=

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Natalie Brunell and Tracy Shuchart (NinjaTrader Live and Hilltower Resource Advisors) expose the truth behind the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and how it was never really about oil. Topics include:

• How China, Russia, and Iran quietly took control of Venezuela's resources
• Did the Pentagon advise moving in on Venezuela?
• Why gold is being hoarded by central banks
• Why the petrodollar narrative is misunderstood
• How Bitcoin is being used by sanctioned governments
• Why AI and data centers are creating a massive commodity super-cycle
• Why owning hard assets is critical, including Bitcoin

Tracy Shuchart "The Venezuelan Oil Narrative is PURE THEATRE" https://renegaderesources.pro/p/the-venezuelan-oil-narative-is-pure

Follow Tracy Shuchart on X at https://x.com/chigrl

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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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. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Natalie Brunell is joined by Joe Carlasare, commercial litigator, long-time Bitcoiner, and macro analyst, for a discussion on the economy running hot in 2026 and why Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle may be over. Topics:

• Why Bitcoin's 4-year cycle is breaking down
• Why OG selling at $100K changed the price action
• Gold vs Bitcoin and capital rotation
• Why political instability is the real systemic risk
• Predictions for 2026

Follow Joe Carlasare on X at https://x.com/JoeCarlasare

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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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. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

----

Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

Extra Services to Consider:

• 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
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Trump proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest rates
• Trump targets Wall Street firms buying single-family homes
• Government plan to buy a large amount of mortgage bonds to push mortgage rates down
• Defense budget could jump to $1.5 trillion
• MSCI keeps Bitcoin-holding companies in its indexes (for now)
• Morgan Stanley moves into Bitcoin: ETF, trading and wallet plans

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Trump Bans Institutional Investors from Housing
• Trump Announcement on Institutional Housing Ban
• Trump's Ban on Corporate Homebuying Blindsides Wall St.
• Trump Proposes to Raise Defense Spending by $500B
• Trump Instructs $200B of Mortgage Bond Buying
• Lyn Alden's Tweet In Response to Defense Spending
• Trump's Defense Spending Plan Could Raise Deficit
• Trump Restricts Defense Companies from Stock Buybacks
• Trump's Announcement on Defense Sector Restrictions
• Trump Instructs Freddie and Fannie to Buy Bonds
• Trump's $200B MBS Order Asserts Power Over Market
• Erik Vorhees's Tweet on Credit Card Interest Cap
• Trump's Announcement on Credit Card Interest Cap
• Ackman: Trump's Credit Card Cap is a "Mistake"
• MSCI Decides Not to Exclude DATs from Indexes
• MSCI's Announcement on Bitcoin Treasury Companies
• Nate Geraci's Tweet on Morgan Stanley ETF
• Matt Hougan's Tweet on Morgan Stanley ETF
• Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Crypto Wallet
• Morgan Stanley Files to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF

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Natalie Brunell sits down with her #1 guest, retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, to unpack an uncomfortable reality: America's national security depends on supply chains tied to China. Decades of money printing and financialization helped create billionaires and politically connected elites while hollowing out the industrial base we'd need in a real crisis. Topics:

• Is GOLD the new reserve currency instead of the U.S. Dollar?
• How reliant the U.S. military and defense industry is on China
• The reason the U.S. went into Venezuela
• Why Macgregor sold his bitcoin and thinks he'll be able to buy back at lower prices
• The "financial armageddon" he believes is coming—and what breaks first

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, for a deep conversation about why what we call "capitalism" has never truly existed. We discuss:

• The truth behind rising prices & declining quality
• Myths of the free market and deflation
• How Bitcoin could reshape economic incentives
• The difference between capitalism and crony capitalism
• The impact of government regulation: does it really protect us?
• Why monopolies are incompatible with a truly free market

Watch our first masterclass on inflation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQIGuCyOHQ

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• 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
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

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=
• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Venezuelan leader Maduro captured, SDNY charges unsealed
• Trump says U.S. will "run Venezuela"
• Is this about oil, the petrodollar, or rare earth minerals?
• Pentagon responding to three adversaries converging in Venezuela
• The myth of New York mayor Mamdani's "warm" collectivism
• Bitcoin Turns 17

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Stone Ridge 2025 Investor Letter
• Tracey Shuchart's Newsletter on Venezuela
• Sightbringer's X Post on Venezuela
• Kobeissi Letter's Post on Venezuela Oil
• Chinese Officials Visit Maduro in Venezuela
• Nicolás Maduro's Unsealed Indictment
• Statement from Trump on Maduro's Capture
• Cem Karsan's Tweet on Venezuela News
• Venezuela Inflation Rate Soars Above 500%
• Trump Says U.S. Oil Companies Will Benefit
• SEC Commissioner Crenshaw Departs Agency
• Zohran Mamdani's Comments on Collectivism
• Reaction to Mamdani's Inauguration Speech
• Metaplanet Buys $451 Million Worth of BTC
• Strategy Acquires Another 1,229 BTC

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