What Bitcoin Did Is the Fed Losing Control? W/ Matthew Mezinskis
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May 21, 2025 
Matthew Mezinskis, a macroeconomic researcher and host of the Crypto Voices podcast, dives deep into the world of fractional reserve banking and its systemic risks. He discusses the historical context of banking practices and the instabilities that central banking introduces to the financial system. The conversation also highlights Bitcoin as a pathway to financial sovereignty, examining its role amidst the growing instability of the dollar system. Matthew critiques traditional asset management, advocating for Bitcoin's innovative potential in today's economy.
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Fractional Reserve Banking Reality
- Fractional reserve banking is basically normal banking, not inherently dangerous or illegal historically.
- Bitcoin uniquely allows full reserve holding through self-custody without needing banks or insurance.
Secure Bitcoin Self-Custody Advice
- Use Bitcoin multi-sig keys spread across jurisdictions for secure self-custody.
- This method avoids exchange risks and allows Bitcoin to be fully reserved and secure.
US Debt Ownership Shift Insight
- Foreign holdings of US debt have declined, increasing reliance on American investors.
- This trend pressures bond prices and may force Fed to support bond prices by printing money.