Michael McKee, Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent, dives into the December jobs report, highlighting a resilient labor market and its implications for the economy. Former US Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat reflects on Jimmy Carter’s significant environmental and humanitarian legacy amid political strife. John Haar, Managing Director at Swan Bitcoin, shares insights on the crypto landscape, discussing potential nation-state and corporate adoption trends for 2025, revealing the complex interplay of innovation and regulation.

Bitcoin experts John Haar and Tomer Strolight discuss the political shift around Bitcoin and US legislation. Topics include US legislation classifying not re-using Bitcoin addresses as 'mixing,' the impact of the Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin privacy concerns, balancing security and liberty, optimism surrounding Bitcoin, traditional vs. Bitcoin investments, Bitcoin price thresholds, and excitement for the Pacific Bitcoin Conference.

Discussion on the Fed's money printing, SEC targeting Ethereum, global macro developments. Analyzing parallels between 2008 crisis and today. Critique of Greenpeace's anti-Bitcoin stance. Shift in financial institutions towards Bitcoin. Latin America's inflation, debt, Bitcoin adoption. Bitcoin ETF inflows, market dynamics, legal implications. Investment contracts in Bitcoin lending.

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Sam sits down with John Haar and Dr. Jeff Ross to discuss all things macro. They touch on whether or not this could be the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, delve deep into the current state of the housing market, explore inflation vs deflationary pressures, and discuss gold and Bitcoin’s value proposition.Connect with Sam, John, and Dr Ross:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahJohn Haar: https://twitter.com/john_at_swanDr. Jeff Ross: https://twitter.com/VailshireCapTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:02 Introducing Dr.Jeff and John Haar00:01:51 Dichotomy between Bitcoin Price and Bitcoin Interest00:05:57 What would you say to Elizabeth Warren and Jamie Dimon wanting to “Close Crypto”00:11:14 "HODL Rate" & When will the “Long Term Holders” Sell?00:16:02 What is causing the latest Economic Rally00:29:02 “Bank-Term Funding Program”00:36:58 Nation-State Adoption in Bitcoin00:43:37 What Happens if the Bitcoin ETF Doesn’t Get Approved00:54:20 What Keeps Dr.Jeff and John “Bullish on Bitcoin?”01:03:31 How to Connect with Dr.Jeff and John Haar01:04:22 “Swan Signal Live” Outro"Welcome to Bitcoin"A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome Connect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   

In this podcast, Sam Callahan, John Haar, Cory Klippsten, and others discuss topics such as the CPI report, Blockstream's lightning service, the SBF trial updates, Bitcoin merchant adoption, Lightning payments, the impact of banks and Lightning disruption, cracks in the global financial market, privacy and coin control in Bitcoin, concerns about civil disobedience, Bitcoin's privacy advances and innovation, the war on inflation, the influence of BlackRock, Fidelity's Bitcoin first revisited, David Marcus's journey, the recent auction tail implications, bond yields and stock market impact.