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.

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.

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.

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  

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.

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.

President Biden's veto of Bitcoin banking bill, BlackRock's rise as largest Bitcoin fund, and how small Bitcoin allocations boost portfolio returns discussed. Bitcoin's role in diversifying portfolios, reducing risks, and enhancing returns highlighted.

Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro for Fidelity, discusses why TradFi will embrace Bitcoin, the evolution of the 60/40 paradigm, Bitcoin as 'exponential gold', potential macro asset dominance of Bitcoin, market reactions to presidential election cycles, financial repression, and fiscal dominance. Timmer explores the impacts of fiscal dominance, monetary stimulus, and Bitcoin's future in the economic landscape.

Topics include Trump's interest in Bitcoin, Argentina's collaboration with El Salvador, Cathie Wood and Art Laffer meeting with El Salvador's president, Semler Scientific buying Bitcoin, and Marathon partnering with Kenya for Bitcoin mining projects.

Des Dickerson, Co-Founder of THNDR Games, discusses integrating Bitcoin in gaming and the 'Play to Win' model, educating women about finance through mobile games, and the potential of Bitcoin in the gaming industry. They also explore Bitcoin adoption, institutional investors, and balancing wedding costs with investments.