The "What is Money?" Show How Bitcoin Can Save Your Business w/ Stephen Cole
Jul 22, 2025
Joining is Stephen Cole, Co-founder and CEO of Castle, a leader in Bitcoin treasury solutions for businesses. Stephen discusses his journey from Silicon Valley to the world of Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of automation in integrating Bitcoin into corporate finance. He delves into the psychological resilience required for investing amidst market volatility and outlines how Castle can empower small to medium-sized businesses financially. The conversation also highlights Bitcoin's potential to disrupt traditional finance and its significance as a treasury asset.
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PayPal and WikiLeaks Experience
- Stephen Cole worked at PayPal during the order to block WikiLeaks accounts, a moment that shifted his perspective on journalistic freedom.
- This experience sparked his interest in financial sovereignty and eventually in Bitcoin.
Block Size’s Centralization Risk
- Increasing Bitcoin's block size risks centralization and undermines its decentralization ethos.
- Smaller nodes might be edged out, harming the network's resilience and inclusivity.
Bitcoiner's Full Commitment
- Stephen Cole transitioned fully to Bitcoin by investing retirement savings and acquisition proceeds.
- His deep conviction grew from understanding Austrian economics and Bitcoin’s promise to separate money from the state.
