Coin Stories
Natalie Brunell
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.
Copyright 2025 | Talking Bitcoin
Copyright 2025 | Talking Bitcoin
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Feb 6, 2024 • 11min
News Block: Powell Says U.S. on 'Unsustainable Path,' Investors Sound Alarm on CRE, EIA Declares Bitcoin Mining an "Emergency," Pro-Bitcoin President Nayib Bukele Re-Elected in El Salvador
Nayib Bukele, Pro-Bitcoin President of El Salvador, re-elected in a landslide victory. Topics include Powell's concerns about US national debt and currency debasement, risks in commercial real estate, concerns over energy usage in Bitcoin mining, and positive impact of Bitcoin mining and re-election of pro-Bitcoin president in El Salvador.
Feb 1, 2024 • 55min
Morgen Rochard: Financial and Estate Planning with Bitcoin for Singles, Couples and Families
Guest Morgen Rochard discusses long-term planning with Bitcoin, planning for different life stages, allocating Bitcoin in investment portfolios, self-custodying Bitcoin, setting up trusts for Bitcoin protection, and challenges of getting couples interested in Bitcoin.
Jan 30, 2024 • 11min
News Block: Bitcoin Price Recovers as GBTC Outflows Slow, Halving Impact on Bitcoin Mining Profits, 2024 Fiscal Deficit Could Exceed $2 Trillion, Yellen Admits Prices Not Coming Back Down
This podcast discusses the slowing of GBTC outflows, the impact of the halving on mining profitability, the growing fiscal deficit, Secretary Yellen's admission about prices, and the role of the Federal Reserve in rising prices.
Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 24min
Preston Pysh on Economic Outlook, Asset Tokenization, and Why Bitcoin is the Great Reset
Preston Pysh, an investor and entrepreneur, discusses the potential of Bitcoin as the 'great reset' and its impact on the economy. They analyze Jamie Dimon's comments on Bitcoin and the tokenization of real-world assets. The speakers explore portfolio allocation strategies and the importance of embracing change with Bitcoin for a better future.
Jan 24, 2024 • 11min
News Block: GBTC ETF Outflows Hit Bitcoin Price, President Trump Says No to a U.S. CBDC, Jamie Dimon Calls Bitcoin a "Pet Rock," Milei Urges Davos Elite to Embrace Freedom
Bitcoin's price decline, outflows from grayscale's GBTC ETF, Tether's profits on Bitcoin. Concerns with CBDCs, criticisms of Bitcoin. Addressing misconceptions about Bitcoin and critiquing Davos conference.
Jan 16, 2024 • 10min
News Block: Billions in Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading Volume, Why Bitcoin's Price Fell, BlackRock & Fidelity Lead Race, Vanguard Restricts Clients from Bitcoin
Trading volume of billions of dollars in spot Bitcoin ETFs, BlackRock and Fidelity leading the ETF race, SEC's X account hack, Vanguard restricting clients from Bitcoin, Bitcoin price falling, and Vanguard's philosophical stance against Bitcoin
Jan 15, 2024 • 37min
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce: Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Crypto Regulation & Evaluating Digital Assets
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses the approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC's hacked Twitter account, and why the SEC took issue with in-kind redemptions. They also explore crypto regulation, evaluating digital assets, and the biggest misconception about the SEC.
Jan 11, 2024 • 58min
Lyn Alden on her Macro and Bitcoin 2024 Forecast: Could the Consensus Be Wrong?
Investment strategist Lyn Alden discusses her 2024 macro outlook for equities, bonds, gold, and Bitcoin. They explore the impact of global economic deceleration and the consensus about a Bitcoin bull run. The discussion also includes the influence of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the Bitcoin halving, and the necessity for privacy tools on Bitcoin.
Jan 9, 2024 • 11min
News Block: Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers Jockey to Win Investors, Financial Advisors Want Bitcoin, Billionaire Says 2024 is Bitcoin's "Most Important Year," Running Bitcoin Challenge
This podcast covers the competition among Bitcoin ETF issuers and the impact on financial advisors, the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the SEC, and the predicted impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024 including significant investment flows and mainstream adoption.
Jan 8, 2024 • 60min
Eric Balchunas & James Seyffart: The Race for a Winning Spot Bitcoin ETF
Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg ETF analyst, and James Seyffart, Bloomberg Intelligence research analyst, discuss the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs by the SEC, the competition in the market, and the creation/redemption process. They explore the differences between owning Bitcoin and owning a Spot Bitcoin ETF. The podcast also covers the progress of spot Bitcoin ETF applications, the government's role in custodian selection, the involvement of JP Morgan in Bitcoin ETFs, and the impact of BlackRock and Fidelity on the space.
