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Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, dives into the rapidly changing institutional landscape for Bitcoin. He highlights how wealth advisors are now shifting from mere education to active implementation of Bitcoin strategies. Hougan points out that many institutions realize they're missing out on Bitcoin allocations and sees significant growth potential for Bitcoin ETFs in the coming years. Additionally, he discusses the rising importance of stablecoins and regulatory factors that could catalyze Bitcoin's bull run.

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Gold Sets a New All-time High of $3K as Global Uncertainty Surges Bitcoin Securities Market is Booming as Institutional BTC Adoption Accelerates EU Planning to Seize Citizens’ Savings Threatening Individual Property Rights Trader Predicts $84K Bitcoin Price to the Dollar—Now He’s Calling for $444K ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank: www.gemini.com/natalie ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com  ---- References mentioned in the episode:  Economic Policy Uncertainty Index Spikes  Gold Surpasses $3,000/oz for First Time in History Gold is Best-performing Asset Class of the 21st Century BlackRock’s Mitchnick’s Thoughts on Recent BTC Price Action BlackRock’s Report on Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Uncertainty Tuur Demeester’s Chart on Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio MGX Invests in Binance in Landmark Investment  Spain’s Second-Largest Bank to Offer Bitcoin Strategy Announces $21 Billion Preferred Stock Offering REX Launches New Bitcoin-backed Convertible Debt ETF BMAX Gives Retail Investors Exposure to Bitcoin Converts Bitwise Launches Bitcoin Corporations ETF  Bitwise Launches ETF of Firms Holding >1,000 BTC Rumble Buys Another $17 million Bitcoin  EU to “Mobilize” €10T of Citizens’ Savings  EU Announces Savings and Investment Union  EU Speech on Savings and Investment Union EU President von der Leyen’s Press Remarks Josh Mandell’s March 14th $84K Price Prediction  Bitcoin Closes at Exactly $84,000 on March 14th A Thread Explaining Josh Mandell’s Price Prediction ---- Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join Natalie Brunell for her 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this conversation with Bloomberg's James Seyffart, we discuss: The historic performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs ETF inflows and outflows ETF liquidity race -- is BlackRock's IBIT king? High performing ETFs Institutional adoption of Bitcoin ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Coin Stories is also powered by: Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this conversation with James Lavish, an investor and macro expert, they delve into Bitcoin's price volatility and the suspicion of market manipulation. James highlights how hedge funds are increasingly investing in Bitcoin, suggesting it could enhance traditional portfolios significantly. They discuss the importance of integrating Bitcoin into investment strategies as institutions begin adopting it as a major asset class. The potential for Bitcoin to act as a liquid store of value amid economic challenges is also explored, making a case for its role in the evolving financial landscape.

There's a buzz surrounding asset prices crashing and rising recession fears, prompting speculation on financial strategies. The U.S. government has made headlines by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve, sparking conversations about its market implications. Experts, including David Sacks, weigh in on why Bitcoin holds a special place in today's economy. Furthermore, while the government won't liquidate its Bitcoin, there are hints it might sell off altcoins, raising questions about future crypto regulations.

In this conversation with Michael Mo, founder and CEO of KULR Technology Group, we discuss: His journey in the tech industry The challenges of taking a company public KULR technology is currenly on Mars! The strategic decision to adopt Bitcoin as a core part of KULR's corporate strategy and the importance of maximizing shareholder value The role of BTC yield ---- Guest Bio: Michael Mo is the CEO and Founder of KULR Technology Group, trying to build a world-leading energy management platform accelerating the electrification economy. He earned his Master's in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara. Follow Michael on X at https://x.com/michaelmokulr  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a free *Whale Pass* to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links:  Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this episode with Casa co-founder and CSO of Casa we discuss: Bitcoin address "poisoning" aimed at stealing your assets! Recent hacks, scams and threats in crypto ecosystem How did ByBit exchange get hacked for $1.4 billion? How to protect yourself with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  Kidnapping and ransom concerns Making your identity more private online Sign up for our free security webinar on 3/6/25: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kp2bk2OeT4ubn8YYswXM9A#/registration   ---- Guest Bio: Jameson Lopp is co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, a platform that helps users secure their Bitcoin and other digital assets using multiple keys. Prior to joining Casa, the cypherpunk, software engineer, writer, and Bitcoin security expert was at BitGo. Jameson first became involved in Bitcoin around 2012. Follow Jameson on X at https://x.com/lopp  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links:  Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing   

In this episode with Metaplanet Founder & CEO Simon Gerovich we discuss: The origin story of Metaplanet, the #1 public stock in 2024 Why Metaplanet adopted the Bitcoin Standard (Michael Saylor helped!) Why more companies haven't adopted Bitcoin (yet) What makes Simon nervous about Bitcoin $1 Million/Bitcoin Price Target  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links:  Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell ---- Guest Bio: Bio: Simon Gerovich has been an active investor in the digital asset ecosystem since 2014. He was a co-founder and Chairman of Red Planet Hotels, a regional hotel company focused on Asia’s value hotel sector. As President of Metaplanet, Simon is responsible for spearheading the company's new Bitcoin investment strategy, guiding its overall direction, raising capital, and managing investor relations. He graduated from Harvard University with an AB in Applied Mathematics. Follow Simon on X at https://x.com/gerovich  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

This week, Bitcoin sees a significant rebound after a recent market correction. Political influence comes into play with President Trump's remarks on the U.S. crypto reserve. Meanwhile, BlackRock adds a Bitcoin ETF to its model portfolio, signaling institutional interest. The shocking hack of Bybit raises alarms, linked to the notorious Lazarus Group. Experts stress the importance of Bitcoin security, emphasizing true hardware solutions for protecting assets in an increasingly risky digital landscape.

Larry Lepard, author of "The Big Print" and founder of Equity Management Associates, dives deep into the pitfalls of central banking. He shares his gripping account of challenging bankers at Harvard and emphasizes how excessive money printing erodes American values. The discussion highlights misconceptions about politics, the urgent need for financial literacy, and the future of Bitcoin as a solution to corruption. Lepard also critiques the Federal Reserve’s policies while advocating for more equitable monetary practices.