

State of Bitcoin with Brandon Keys
Green Candle Investments
I bring viewers easy-to-digest information about investing, both in traditional equities and in Bitcoin. Tune in every Monday for new Macro Insights podcasts and Friday for new State of Bitcoin podcasts, offering deep dives into current developments, emerging trends, and expert analyses. Stay connected with us on Twitter and Instagram @GreenCandleit for real-time updates, and engage with host, Brandon, at @bkeys1010 on Twitter. Don't miss out – share, subscribe, and actively participate in the conversation! Spread the word about our podcast!
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Oct 21, 2022 • 55min
Bitcoin Mining Hashrate at ATH w/ Ben Gagnon - State of Bitcoin Ep. 45
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by the Chief Mining Officer of Bitfarms Ben Gagnon! We go over all things surrounding Bitfarms and Bitcoin mining with hashrate continually climbing and the price staying relatively stagnant. Ben is wealth of knowledge and shows it here in this episode so tune in!
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Oct 14, 2022 • 1h 2min
Google Accepts Bitcoin, What’s Stopping You? with BTC Van City - State of Bitcoin Ep. 44
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BING BONG. In this episode the founder/organizer of BTC Van City @BTCVanCity in Vancouver, Canada! We talk about his desire to start a meetup when there are a few others in Vancouver, his orange pill story, the collective nature of Bitcoiners, and how the Bitcoin community is helping BTC Van City get some serious traction! Then we get into 6 current event stories:
- Google Accepts Bitcoin (and crypto) for Cloud Services
- BNY Melon, America’s oldest bank, offers Bitcoin Custody
- Former Fed Chair Bernanke wins Nobel Prize for introducing QE (aka money printing)
- PayPal charges censorship fee
- Bitcoin Mining Hashrate hits ATH:
- Is Bitcoin Decoupling?:
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Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 18min
The Group Chat with CBP and the Woke Antidote (Road Game) - State of Bitcoin Ep. 43
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BING BONG. In this episode the chat gets back together to discuss the macro and current state of Bitcoin. We all have different backgrounds, but talk on the daily so check out the chemistry and our views on what the hell is going on right now.
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Sep 30, 2022 • 1h 5min
"Crypto" CEOs Downfall with Dee - State of Bitcoin Ep. 42
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by Dee (@HODLDee on Twitter)! Dee is a Support Specialist at Coinkite has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to holding your own private keys. We go over Dee, his time in Bitcoin, and more! Then we dive into 6 current event stories including:
- Alex Mashinsky resigns as CEO from Celsius Networks
- Interpol issues Red Notice to arrest LUNA founder Do Kwon
- Strike raises $80 million funding round - Bukele going at Global Banks
- Bank of England to go through seemingly endless QE to buy UK bonds
- Crypto Mining Data Center Compute North files for bankruptcy
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Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 4min
Bukele up for Re-Election & El Salvador is thriving with Jaime Garcia - State of Bitcoin Ep. 41
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by Jaime Garcia (@JamieWGarcia on Twitter) who is a Canadian with roots to El Salvador. Jamie is one of the most well-versed Bitcoiners when it comes to everything El Salvador and has written multiple articles for Bitcoin Magazine on the topic. We get into Jamie's roots, his Bitcoin story, how he began writing for Bitcoin Magazine, and his overall thoughts on El Salvador since making Bitcoin legal tender. Then we dive into everything surrounding El Salvador and the potential for President Bukele's re-election.
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Check out Jamie's latest article on Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/should-bitcoiners-support-bukele
Jamie's profile on Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/jaime-garcia
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Sep 16, 2022 • 1h 2min
King Shitcoin Ethereum Merge & Trudeau attacks Bitcoin with CODL Storage - State of Bitcoin Ep. 40
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by the founder of CODL Storage, who is selling steel punch plates for your private keys. We met at Bit Block Boom and we talk about his experience in Bitcoin and how he found Bitcoin, his mission behind CODL Storage, a preview of his products, and much more! Then we take a dive into these 6 current event stories surrounding Bitcoin and the greater macro economy:
- mETH (Ethereum) merge
- Canada’s PM Trudeau attacks Bitcoin
- CPI at 8.3%
- White House suggests Bitcoin Mining Standards to battle Climate Change
- Bitcoin Hashrate at ATH
- Nigeria to create economic zone for Bitcoin and Crypto
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Sep 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
Russia to use Bitcoin for Trade & Saylor Sued with Pierre Corbin - State of Bitcoin Ep. 39
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by Pierre Corbin, who becomes the first recurring guest outside of the chat! Pierre directed The Great Reset and the Rise of Bitcoin and is now working on a second film called A Bitcoin Documentary: The Fight for the US Dollar. We get into updates in his life, the reception for the Great Reset film, film festivals, Bitcoin conferences, networking with Bitcoiners and more! Then we take a dive into these 6 current event stories surrounding Bitcoin and the greater macro economy:
- Bank of Russia approves use of Bitcoin (& shitcoins) for international trade
- Human Rights Foundation donates $325k for Bitcoin Core Devs
- Michael Saylor being charged with tax evasion
- Bitcoin Beach receives $200 million for infrastructure
- El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender 1 year ago
- 200 Businesses in Guatemala Accept Bitcoin
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Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 10min
Countries Attempting to Regulate Bitcoin with Tone Vays - State of Bitcoin Ep. 38
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by Tone Vays (@ToneVays on Twitter) who is a former Wall Street Quant with a background in Financial Engineering, turned Bitcoiner. He is the founder of the Financial Summit, Unconfiscatable Bitcoin Conference, and the Understanding Bitcoin Conference. We get into Tone's background, the gap between traditional finance and Bitcoiners, the growing amount of in person conferences, and his take on China banning Bitcoin mining.
Then we take a dive into these 6 current event stories surrounding Bitcoin and the greater macro economy:
- Iran approves regulation for use of Bitcoin and shitcoins for international trade
- Singapore planning legislation to decrease purchases of Bitcoin and crypto
- NYDIG announces Lightning Accelerator Project:
- Bitcoin Depot is going public on Nasdaq:
- El Salvador Volcano Bitcoin Bonds delayed
- Eurozone Inflation hits 9.1%:
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Follow all of the conferences here:
https://twitter.com/FinSummit
https://twitter.com/Unconfiscatable
https://twitter.com/UnderstandBit
Check out Tone's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/c/tonevays
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Aug 26, 2022 • 1h 18min
Bitcoiners Rally Around Hodlonaut with Nico from Simply Bitcoin - State of Bitcoin Ep. 37
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BING BONG. In this episode I am joined by Nico (@BITVOLT7 on Twitter) who is the host of Simply Bitcoin TV, hosts ASIC Bitcoin miners, and the host of the Bitvolt podcast. We get into Nico's Bitcoin story, the idea and mission behind Simply Bitcoin, his life experiences and much more! Then we take a dive into these 6 current event stories surrounding Bitcoin and the greater macro economy:
- Bitcoiners Rally around Hodlonaut
- FED Jackson Hole meeting this Friday
- President Biden freezes student loans for four more months
- BitBoy Crypto Sues Atozy as bear market toxicity continues
- Samsung Securities files for Bitcoin and Crypto Exchange
- Bit Block Boom in Austin, is Austin the most Bitcoin friendly city in US?
Follow Nico @BITBOLT7 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BITVOLT7
Follow Simply Bitcoin and check out their show: https://twitter.com/SimplyBitcoinTV
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Aug 19, 2022 • 1h 18min
Inflating Inflation with Mike Hobart - State of Bitcoin Ep. 36
In this episode I am joined by Mike Hobart (@theemikehobart on Twitter) who works in Communications for the Great American Mining Company, is a contributor to Bitcoin Magazine, and much more! We get into Mike's role at GAMC, his Bitcoin story, how Bitcoin has changed Mike, and much more! Then we get into 6 current event stories around Bitcoin and the greater space:
- $430 Billion Inflation Reduction Act Signed by President
- Bankrupt Celsius given clearance for Bitcoin mining operation
- Tornado Cash developer arrested
- Latin America’s Largest Investment Bank launches Bitcoin & Crypto exchange
- Houston Texans accept Bitcoin as Payment for Suite
- Ethereum Merge inches closer, or does it?
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