Rob Wallace | Bitcoin News Ex-Wall Street Hedge Fund Manager Reveals His 2026 Bitcoin and AI Playbook | Matt McDonagh
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Nov 12, 2025 
Matt McDonagh, a former Wall Street investor and AI entrepreneur, delves into Bitcoin's evolving role in personal sovereignty and the clash between centralization and decentralization. He discusses the economic implications of fiat printing, the rise of decentralized AI, and why Bitcoin is a beacon for individual control. McDonagh also shares his insights on future investment strategies, the psychological profile of Bitcoin holders, and the innovative potential of AI in wealth redistribution and personal intelligence.
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Centralization Versus Decentralization
- Centralization concentrates power and convenience but enables elites to capture monetary gains at others' expense.
- Decentralization returns control to individuals and supports sovereignty through tools like Bitcoin and decentralized AI.
OFAC Case Sparked Sovereignty Realization
- Matt described cold-calling a friend from Iraq who couldn't send money due to OFAC, which exposed censorship in finance.
- That moment helped convert him to valuing censorship-resistant money like Bitcoin.
Borrow Against Bitcoin, Don’t Sell
- Use Bitcoin-backed loans to access purchasing power instead of selling your holdings.
- Maintain title to your Bitcoin by repaying loans to keep upside exposure.
