Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

In this exclusive interview, Bo Hines, Executive Director for the President’s Council on Digital Assets, shares the White House’s bold plan to make America the Bitcoin superpower. Hines discusses dismantling Operation Choke Point 2.0, launching the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and advancing pro-Bitcoin legislation.Hear how the administration is setting a global precedent for financial innovation, freedom, and Bitcoin accumulation while reshaping U.S. policy at the highest levels.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction and Guests00:18 – Major Bitcoin and Digital Asset Victories01:47 – Day in the Life at the White House03:52 – Bo Hines’ Bitcoin Origin Story05:36 – Bitcoin as Digital Gold and National Strategy08:08 – Update on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) Audit09:42 – Creative Strategies for Bitcoin Accumulation10:42 – Balancing Financial Privacy and Security11:54 – Legislative Goals and Roadmap Ahead13:23 – Closing ThoughtsSponsored by iTrustCapital - itrustcapital.com🟠 Use code "VegasPump30" for 30% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference! Join us May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV for the world's largest Bitcoin event featuring Michael Saylor, David Sacks, Bo Hines, Ross Ulbricht and many more!🎟️👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BoHines #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinMagazine #BTC #Markets #PublicPolicy #USA #SoundMoney #Trump2025 #Interview #BitcoinNews #BreakingNews

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin’s role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity. He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economic reporting alongside gold. Watch as Lutnick shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping U.S. economic policy.Recorded 4/23/25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House by Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva🟠 Use code "VegasPump30" for 30% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference!Join us May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV for the world's largest Bitcoin event featuring Michael Saylor, David Sacks, Bo Hines, Ross Ulbricht and many more!🎟️👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025Sponsored by iTrustCapital - itrustcapital.com

Episode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI.Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:18 - What is AGI? Fast Takeoffs & Paperclip Problems06:45 - AI Acceleration, Recursive Self-Improvement & Singularity Risks11:30 - China vs. U.S.: The AI Arms Race and Strategic Instability17:40 - AI-Generated Code and the End of Human-Centric R&D22:15 - Economic Shockwaves & Market Volatility in the Age of AI28:05 - Why Policymakers Aren’t Ready for What’s Coming33:00 - Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers & Energy Strategy36:20 - Bitcoin as Unconfiscatable Capital in an AI-Driven Economy39:00 - The Role of Bitcoin’s Network in Defending Truth42:05 - Can Bitcoin Anchor New Political & Economic Paradigms?⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin thinkers at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.🎟️ Get your ticket at → https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/Follow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg#Bitcoin #AI2027 #PostAGI #DigitalGold #ArtificialIntelligence #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine #JeffBooth #NickBostrom #Geopolitics #AGI #CryptoPolicy #TechPolicy #FutureOfMoney

MMA legend and Grand Slam Champion Cris Cyborg joins The Culture Bit to share her powerful journey from professional fighting to Bitcoin advocacy. She discusses why she began buying Bitcoin in 2018, how inflation in Brazil shaped her views, and why she believes Bitcoin is critical for athletes and families alike. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation ahead of her appearance at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas.⭐ MEET CRIS CYBORG at the world's largest Bitcoin conference, May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV! ⭐Get 10% OFF your Bitcoin 2025 tickets with code "BMVIDEO10": https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025

America is $34 trillion in debt—but a radical new idea called BitBonds could change everything. Backed by Bitcoin and pitched to U.S. Senators by Andrew Hohns, this $2 trillion refinancing plan could transform federal finance and put Bitcoin at the heart of U.S. monetary strategy.In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos breaks down how BitBonds work, what they means for investors, and why the government may adopt Bitcoin faster than anyone expects. PLUS, we go backstage with Alex McShane, former Director of Programming at the Bitcoin Conference, at Bitcoin MENA 2024 for his take on sovereign and institutional Bitcoin adoption trends.Watch Bitcoin Magazine's exclusive interview with Andrew Hohns for more: https://youtu.be/KdcCTesi808Connect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg3💥 SIGN UP FOR THE BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD FROM FOLD & TAKE YOUR SAT STACKING TO THE NEXT LEVEL W/ 2% BACK IN BTC 👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazineChapters:0:00 – America’s $34 Trillion Debt Problem0:40 – Introducing BitBonds: Bitcoin-Backed Treasury Innovation2:00 – BitBonds Explained: How They Work3:00 – Who Wins? Treasury vs. Investor Incentives4:00 – Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and U.S. Policy Shift5:30 – Can Institutions Custody Bitcoin Responsibly?6:45 – Why Corporate Bitcoin Adoption is Still Nascent7:40 – The Bigger Vision: Bitcoin as Financial Infrastructure---------⭐ Join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference, May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV! Get 10% OFF your Bitcoin 2025 tickets with code "BMVIDEO10": https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #BitcoinNews #FinancialNews #BitBonds #BitcoinMagazine #SoundMoney #FX #BondMarket #FixedIncome #USA #Bessent

Can Bitcoin help solve America’s debt crisis? Andrew Hohns, CEO of Newmarket Capital, joins us to break down his groundbreaking BitBonds proposal—a $2 trillion plan to modernize U.S. Treasury issuance by integrating Bitcoin into fixed income markets. We explore the mechanics, macroeconomic impact, and long-term implications for institutional investors, sovereign finance, and Bitcoin adoption.Secure your spot at Bitcoin 2025 and join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference May 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV!Use code "BMVIDEO10" for 10% off your ticket: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#Bitcoin #BitBonds #FixedIncome #USDebtCrisis #DigitalAssets #MacroFinance #TreasuryBonds #CryptoPolicy #NewmarketCapital #BitcoinAdoption #MonetaryPolicy #AndrewHohns #BitcoinForAmerica #BTC

Episode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what this could mean for global capital flows and international relations.Chapters:00:00 - INTRO01:10 - Geo-economic Forces & the Dollar Network06:00 - Triffin's Dilemma Explained10:50 - Gold as a Geopolitical Hedge20:00 - U.S. Bitcoin Strategy & National Security28:10 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) & Budget Neutrality43:00 - Global Fallout & Bitcoin's Geopolitical RoleJoin leading policymakers, Bitcoin industry leaders and the builders creating the future of Bitcoin in America at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.Visit https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/ to get your ticket and learn more about the premiere Bitcoin policy event in the world.READ: A “Global Economic Reordering:” US-China Competition and Bitcoin as a Tool of US Statecraft, by Matthew Pines: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/a-global-economic-reordering-us-china-competition-and-bitcoin-as-tool-of-us-statecraftFollow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorgRead more about "The Bitcoin Policy Hour" in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-magazine-bitcoin-policy-institute-launch-the-bitcoin-policy-hour-to-explore-global-finance-policy-and-monetary-trends#BTC #Gold #Currency #FX #Markets #PoliticalEconomy #Geopolitics #China #USA #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine

Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative Neha Nerula sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Technical Editor Shinobi at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 to discuss the history of the school's digital currency research program as well as what challenges (and opportunities) exist for Bitcoin research within academia.Connect with Neha on X: https://x.com/neha?lang=enLearn more about the Digital Currency Initiative and MIT Media Lab: https://dci.mit.edu/Connect with Shinobi on: https://x.com/brian_trollzRecorded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology during the 2025 MIT Bitcoin ExpoLearn more about the Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techSecure your spot at Bitcoin 2025 and join us at the world's largest Bitcoin conference! Use code "BMVIDEO10" for 10% off your ticket: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#BTC #BitcoinNews #mitbitcoinexpo #computerscience #academia #scalingbitcoin #code #BitcoinMagazine

Nik Bhatia, an adjunct professor at USC and author of "Bitcoin Age," discusses Bitcoin's imminent disruption of the $300 trillion real estate market. He argues that Bitcoin transcends being mere 'digital gold,' emerging as a revolutionary form of permanent money. The conversation explores how this cryptocurrency can redefine wealth storage and act as a complementary asset to equities. Bhatia also highlights potential shifts in labor valuation using Bitcoin and shares his passion for integrating cryptocurrency education into academic curricula.

Mark Moss, host of the Mark Moss Show and VC at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, shares his unique insights on wealth creation through Bitcoin. He discusses the need to shift financial mindsets, especially for the current generation facing economic challenges. Mark dives into the risks and strategies of Bitcoin borrowing and lending, emphasizing safer, long-term investments over traditional assets. He also predicts Bitcoin's future in transforming economic models and stresses the importance of community and positivity in the crypto space.