Stablecoins: practical lifeline and geopolitical tool

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In episode #98 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Cedric Youngelman joins to discuss all things Bitcoin, from the current state of BTC to self-custody to political influence and beyond!

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00:00 - Recap  

01:01 - Guest Introduction  

01:26 - The Current State of Bitcoin  

04:29 - Market Sentiment and Future Outlook  

07:30 - Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange  

10:30 - The Role of Stablecoins in the Ecosystem  

13:18 - Self-Custody and the Future of Bitcoin  

29:36 - The Case Against Stablecoins  

30:29 - The Future of Digital Currency and Banking  

31:26 - Tether and Its Implications  

32:24 - Stablecoins in Latin America  

33:19 - The Connection Between Digital IDs and Stablecoins  

34:29 - The Future of Currency: Bitcoin vs. CBDCs  

35:13 - Navigating the Noise of Modern Politics  

36:33 - The Role of Trump in Bitcoin's Future  

41:26 - Ross Ulbricht: A Political Prisoner?  

51:34 - Silk Road and the Ethics of Freedom  

57:18 - Critical Thinking in a Misinformed World  

59:41 - Cultural Reflections and Media Influence  

01:02:44 - The Role of Media Personalities  

01:05:12 - Concerns About AI and Technology  

01:07:02 - Foundational Principles for the Next Generation  

01:09:56 - Bitcoin as Ethical Money  

01:13:04 - Wealth Transfer and Generational Responsibility  

01:17:06 - Raising Independent Thinkers  

01:18:43 - Unpopular Opinions in the Bitcoin Community  

01:27:35 - Outro

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