Simply Bitcoin LEAKED CONVERSATION: US SECRET Bitcoin Plan EXPOSED?! | EP 1350
Oct 9, 2025
Alex Svetsky, an entrepreneur and the mind behind Satlantis, dives into a fascinating leaked conversation about a potential U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He discusses the implications of the U.S. Treasury's claimed $17B Bitcoin holdings and the importance of political access for Bitcoin's future. Alex reveals his strategic pivot of Satlantis to enhance real-world experiences through Bitcoin-paid events. He emphasizes using Nostr for seamless social interactions at events and argues for creating mainstream apps that integrate Bitcoin, rather than just focusing on blockchain.
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Treasury Dinner Revelation
- Scott Bessent told CleanSpark's CEO in a private dinner the U.S. holds about $17 billion in Bitcoin and plans not to sell.
- The CEO publicly shared this conversation, creating industry buzz and political relevance.
Power Of Having A Seat At The Table
- Being “in the room” in Washington matters for policy outcomes and industry breathing room.
- Political engagement by Bitcoin donors helped stop actions like Operation Choke Point 2.0 and eased regulatory pressure.
Bitcoin Changes States, Not Eliminates Them
- Politics will persist even under Bitcoin; the state may transform but not vanish.
- Bitcoin will make the economic dimension of states more honest, improving accountability regardless of state form.
