The Bitcoin Way Podcast Bitcoiners Are Falling for a CBDC Trap! | Bitcoin Banter
Nov 1, 2025
Discussion heats up around Tether's policy similarities with CBDCs and the importance of Bitcoin self-custody. The Bank of Canada's bleak outlook on living standards raises eyebrows, and market concentration risks are highlighted. They explore the implications of central bank policies on economic stability and the lure of crypto alternatives. A dive into privacy threats from AI and robot technology sparks debate. Plus, Elon Musk's confidence in Bitcoin raises questions about market manipulation and long-term resilience.
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Stablecoins Mirror CBDC Control
- Tether and many stablecoins act like de facto CBDCs because they enforce compliance and can freeze wallets.
- Tony warns this creates a surveillance-by-proxy system that can strip financial freedom as adoption grows.
Self-Custody Bitcoin To Avoid Control
- Do hold Bitcoin in full self-custody to avoid permissioned money controlled by humans.
- Tony and Michael stress math-based, energy-secured money prevents human seizure or censorship.
Crisis Narratives Drive Stablecoin Adoption
- Economic stress and policy shifts create narratives pushing people toward stablecoins as alternatives to banks.
- Michael cautions that narrative becomes a tool to increase monetary control when people are fearful.