Coffee and a Mike Martin Armstrong #1201
Aug 27, 2025
Martin Armstrong, an internationally recognized economist and founder of Armstrong Economics, shares his insights on a range of pressing global issues. He critiques Bitcoin's viability in the current economic landscape and argues that neocon agendas are pushing Europe towards conflict. Armstrong boldly suggests that Putin should consider drastic measures in the face of geopolitical tension. He also discusses the potential end of NATO and the implications of rising government debt amidst ongoing wars, emphasizing the historical precedents shaping today’s crises.
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Bitcoin Is Misunderstood And Co-Opted
- Martin Armstrong argues Bitcoin is misunderstood and treated like a cult by its adherents.
- He claims Bitcoin was co-opted as a money-laundering tool and is not a genuine anti-central-bank solution.
CBDCs Enable Capital Controls
- Armstrong says CBDCs let governments control capital and cancel currencies to capture taxes.
- He expects Europe to push CBDCs fast and restrict cash to enforce capital controls.
Don’t Promote Gold Without Political Reform
- Armstrong warns returning to a gold standard requires major political change and removal of current incentives.
- He advises understanding political realities before advocating monetary-system overhauls.
