
Coin Stories
Learn about the future of money and how Bitcoin proposes a solution to the problems in our monetary system. Why is wealth concentration growing? Will the U.S. dollar always be the world reserve currency? Is Bitcoin the "internet of money?" Journalist and educator Natalie Brunell shares one-on-one interviews with thought leaders. Whether you're eager to start learning about Bitcoin, or already follow the world of cryptocurrency and its pioneers, this show has something for you to HODL. Join us every week and connect with us at info@talkingbitcoin.com.
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Latest episodes

Jul 2, 2024 • 47min
Amy Nixon: Real Estate + Rental Market Outlook and Why Investors Are Turning to Bitcoin
Amy Nixon, a Dallas-based housing analyst, discusses the real estate market, recession fears, renting vs. owning, and the growing interest in Bitcoin as an investment. She explores the challenges of housing affordability for younger generations and compares the potential benefits of Bitcoin to traditional real estate investments, emphasizing economic empowerment and caution against risky leveraging.

Jun 28, 2024 • 32min
Oday Kamal: Bitcoin in the Middle East & North Africa and Building Around Legacy Central Banks
Oday Kamal, founder of Zawda, discusses Lebanon's currency crisis, moving to Egypt, bitcoin for the Middle East and North Africa, self-custody importance, and getting licenses from legacy central banks. He shares insights on the Lebanese banking crisis, challenges in Egypt, adopting bitcoin, startup pivots, regulatory landscape in the Middle East, and transforming a startup through networking and mentorship.

Jun 27, 2024 • 11min
News Block: Who is Selling Bitcoin, Billionaire Michael Dell Signals Bitcoin Interest, WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Freed
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange's freedom, supported by a Bitcoin donor, is highlighted. Billionaire Michael Dell's potential Bitcoin interest and the German government's Bitcoin sale are discussed, along with market triggers and stability at $60,000 in the Bitcoin market.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 4min
Joe Carlasare: Bitcoin's Price Action, Its Role in Legacy Financial System and Bullish vs Bearish Macro
Joe Carlasare, Bitcoin expert, discusses Bitcoin's role in the financial system, stablecoins, and hyperinflation. Topics include Bitcoin possession in court, bullish vs bearish price action, self-custody protection, and potential government regulations. The conversation also explores the debt crisis, bond market end game, and the impact of Bitcoin on the upcoming presidential campaign.

Jun 21, 2024 • 41min
The Bitcoin Way: Setting Up Bitcoin Securely with 1-on-1 Help, and Finding Purpose Post-Crisis
Tony Yazbeck shares his heartbreaking origin story of financial loss in Lebanon, promoting 1-on-1 support for setting up Bitcoin securely. They discuss the importance of peer-to-peer tech, self-custody wallets, broken systems, and the transformative power of Bitcoin.

Jun 20, 2024 • 12min
News Block: Why is Bitcoin's Price Sideways? SEC Closes Investigation into ETH, Anti-Tether Campaign Hits Times Square, Fed's Treasury Holdings to Double by 2034
This podcast delves into the potential manipulation of Bitcoin's price by hedge funds through a basis trade strategy, SEC closing its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, an anti-Tether campaign hitting Times Square, and the prediction of Fed's Treasury holdings doubling by 2034. It also covers the impact of shorts in Bitcoin futures, hedge fund arbitrage trades, and stablecoins' role in US debt sales.

Jun 18, 2024 • 44min
David Bailey: Trump's Bitcoin Campaign
David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc., delves into Trump's interest in Bitcoin, its politicization, and the evolution of GBTC to ETF. He emphasizes the bipartisan support needed for Bitcoin and its potential impact on global markets, advocating for grassroots activism.

Jun 14, 2024 • 1h 20min
Bitcoin and Macro Hangout 2: Preston Pysh, James Lavish, Susie Reilly & Surprise Guest
In this new episode with Preston Pysh, James Lavish and Dr. Susie Reilly, we discuss: Why Bitcoin's price hasn't reached $100k What is the Bitcoin basis trade and is it suppressing the price? Trump endorsing Bitcoin ahead of the election Global M2 money supply on the rise U.S. Senators urging the Fed to cut rates Bitcoin Power Law Bitcoin miners capitulating post-halving Dieting using ChatGPT Personal updates from everyone ---- Guests & Links: Preston Pysh is an entrepreneuer, investor, podcast host and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. Check out his show: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com and follow him on X: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh James Lavish is an investor, macro expert, hedge-fund veteran, and Managing Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. Subscribe to his newsletter: https://www.jameslavish.com/newsletter and follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jameslavish Dr. Susie Reilly, DDS is a retired dentist and Bitcoin enthusiast. She and her husband divested of their businesses and home to buy more Bitcoin. Check out our talk on Coin Stories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okdkdz1iWDM and follow her on X: https://twitter.com/SusieBdds Special thank you to macro analyst Luke Gromen, whose analysis we discuss: https://fftt-llc.com ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com. ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links: Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27th! Join me for my 3rd Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off your conference passes using the code HODL: https://b.tc/conference. Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://shorturl.at/jmW29 promo code Natalie Never wait or pay high fees for making Bitcoin payments. Use Speed Lightning Wallet to instantly send and receive Bitcoin: https://speedbtcwallet.onelink.me/cGph/coinstories Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://shorturl.at/apsLU 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/partners/natalie-brunell 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 Don’t waste hundreds of dollars per month on fiat health insurance. Join me at CrowdHealth, a large community of Bitcoiners passionate about health who crowdfund each other’s care: www.crowdhealth.com/natalie Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://shorturl.at/gvxS3 ---- 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

Jun 13, 2024 • 10min
News Block: U.S. Senators Urge Fed to Cut Rates, Trump Wants Bitcoin “Made in the USA,” Another Company Adopts Bitcoin Strategy
Topics covered in the podcast include Trump's push for US-based Bitcoin mining, US senators urging Fed rate cuts, and companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies. The episode dives into the complex world of global finance and the evolving role of cryptocurrency.

Jun 11, 2024 • 42min
Dom Bei: Every Pension Fund, Union and Worker Will Adopt Bitcoin (So Will Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Dominic Bei, Founder of Proof of Workforce Foundation, discusses the adoption of Bitcoin by pension funds and unions, highlighting its benefits for workers. The podcast explores the potential of Bitcoin in providing financial stability, addressing pension fund challenges, and empowering individuals through wealth accumulation. It also mentions Arnold Schwarzenegger's interest in Bitcoin.