Lyn Alden: At THIS Point, Bitcoin Will Threaten Government Deficit Spending

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Jun 26, 2025

Lyn Alden, a top-tier investment strategist and bestselling author of "Broken Money," joins Pascal Hügli for a captivating discussion on the intersection of central banking and Bitcoin. They dissect how central banks have historically financed wars and the implications of their policies on economic cycles. Alden explores the potential for Bitcoin to challenge fiat currencies, the obstacles to its adoption, and the evolving role of government debt in this shifting landscape. Will Bitcoin disrupt traditional systems? Tune in for thought-provoking insights!

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INSIGHT

Education Reveals Deeper Mastery

Educating others forces you to master all details of a subject.
Lyn Alden was inspired to write her book by the importance of money's speed in history.

INSIGHT

Tech Shifted Monetary Power

Telegraph and subsequent technologies boosted power of centralized nation-state monetary ledgers.
This gave enormous control but also introduced long-term monetary problems.

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Central Banks Fund Sovereigns

Central banks exist mainly to fund sovereign governments through flexible monetary measures.
Officially denied, but funding the sovereign is a top, hidden central bank function.

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In this conversation, Lyn Alden and Pascal Hügli delve into the intricate relationship between central banking, war making, fiat currency, and Bitcoin. They explore how central banks have historically financed sovereign activities, the implications of monetary policy on economic cycles, and the potential future of Bitcoin as a rival to traditional fiat systems. The discussion also touches on the challenges of Bitcoin adoption, the role of government debt, and the evolving landscape of monetary policy, including the rise of CBDCs and MMT. At what point will Bitcoin be big enough to challenge government financing? Pascal and Lyn tackle this very question!

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:16 The Role of Central Banks in Sovereign Financing
02:49 Insights from Writing: Lessons Learned
05:44 The Evolution of Money and Technology
09:01 Central Banking: Purpose and Consequences
11:39 The Impact of Central Banks on Economic Cycles
14:49 The Relationship Between Central Banks and War
17:38 The Connection Between Fiat Currency and War Financing
20:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Impact on Sovereignty
23:55 The Role of Bitcoin in Modern Monetary Systems
26:49 The Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption
29:39 The Future of Fiat and Bitcoin Coexistence
32:54 The Endgame of Fiat Currency
35:59 The Role of Government Debt in the Economy
39:00 The Future of Bonds and Treasuries
41:59 The Implications of Treasury Buybacks
44:34 The Late Stage of the Fiat System
47:55 The Role of CBDCs and MMT in the Future
50:44 The Interplay Between Bitcoin and Fiat Systems
53:36 The Future of Monetary Policy and Financial Systems

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