What Bitcoin Did ORANGE PILLING WALL STREET W/ Jack Mallers
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May 30, 2025 
Jack Mallers, Founder and CEO of Strike, discusses the decline of the dollar's reserve status and its implications on global finance. He emphasizes how Bitcoin can be a solution for Wall Street, supported by companies like MicroStrategy paving the way. The conversation highlights innovative Bitcoin treasury strategies, the importance of proof-of-reserves, and emerging financial instruments that prioritize transparency. Mallers also explores the risks and rewards of Bitcoin lending, showcasing how individuals can leverage their assets in a responsible manner.
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Post-WWII Dollar System Failing
- The post-WWII monetary order centered on the US dollar as the reserve currency is failing.
- Persistent deficits and exported dollars have created unsustainable debt slavery and economic imbalance.
From Gold to Petrodollar Backing
- The dollar shifted from gold-backed to petrodollar backed by US military support ensuring global oil trade in dollars.
- This system compelled other nations to hold dollars, tying global economics to US policies and military power.
China Funds US Deficits
- US deficits must be funded by lending from abroad, chiefly China, who reinvests surplus dollars into US assets.
- This underpins US financial markets but also creates dependencies and overdemand on foreign capital.