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Is your citizenship a rug pull waiting to happen? We sit down with legal expert Jennifer Harding Marlin (@jh_marlin) to discuss why relying on a single fiat passport is a massive single point of failure. We explore the harsh truth for Americans facing restrictive FATCA banking regulations and why entrepreneurs are forced to renounce US citizenship just to protect their stack and keep their businesses alive.Jennifer breaks down the citizenship by investment industry for those looking to opt out of the system completely. We navigate the maze of golden visa programs available right now to determine where you should plant your flag. From the lightning-fast El Salvador Freedom Visa to traditional Caribbean options we compare the best citadels. She highlights the ability to pay for a new nationality directly in Bitcoin for those looking to exit the fiat banking rails entirely.We also get into the operational security of securing your freedom. You will learn the difference between applying for a temporary digital nomad visa and securing a permanent high-security biometric passport that guarantees global mobility. Jennifer explains how to navigate the bureaucracy of background checks and apostille services to ensure you actually get approved. Subscribe to the channel to build your sovereign portfolio and drop a comment if you would move countries for better money laws-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Jennifer Harding:X: https://x.com/jh_marlin YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferHardingMarlincitizen Web: https://jhmarlin.com/ Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00  Intro 02:26  How to become a citizenship lawyer in Caribbean 06:50  Best second passport for weak passport holders 09:44  Why American entrepreneurs renounce citizenship FATCA banking 13:15  New citizenship by investment programs 2025 Sao Tome 17:30  El Salvador Freedom Visa processing time vs St Kitts citizenship 22:10  Cheapest vs most expensive citizenship by investment 2025 28:40  Is foreign income tax-free in El Salvador for US expats 33:14  Paraguay vs El Salvador residency requirements for digital nomads 36:50  Can you get citizenship by investment with a criminal recordLive From Bitcoin Beach

Is Bitcoin actually helping anyone, or is it just another Wall Street game with better branding? In this conversation, Mike Peterson sits down with Jeremy Almond (@jeremyalmond) to argue that the answer shows up in Bitcoin circular economies, where people earn, spend, and save in Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and where financial inclusion can look like a kid getting access to school, tools, and a first job.Jeremy shares the personal story that brought him here, shaped by the 2008 financial crisis, Occupy Wall Street, and a family tragedy that turned “money problems” into a life-changing emergency. It is the kind of Main Street vs Wall Street moment that forces a choice, either accept the system as it is or build toward something that gives people more economic agency.Then Jeremy breaks down what Paystand is doing, and why the company keeps Bitcoin in the background. He explains how Bitcoin adoption can happen through business-friendly rails, payment solutions, corporate cards, and payroll, so companies get speed and lower costs without needing a boardroom debate about Bitcoin first.The conversation also goes deep on Paystand.org and corporate philanthropy that tries to avoid the usual traps. The focus is economic empowerment, not dependency, and the goal is to fund and support grassroots leaders who are building circular Bitcoin economies that can stand on their own.Finally, Mike and Jeremy zoom in on what actually scales, Hope House, Bitcoin education, fellowships, and the tough balance between moving fast and protecting communities from bad actors. If you want the clearest case for how Bitcoin can change outcomes in the economy people live in every day, this episode makes the argument without pretending it is easy.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Jeremy Almond:X: https://x.com/jeremyalmond YT: https://www.youtube.com/@redefinedpodcast YT: https://www.youtube.com/@PayStand Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00  Intro03:42 - How did the 2008 financial crisis spark Jeremy’s Bitcoin journey?07:48 - What is Paystand’s "Trojan Horse" strategy for Bitcoin adoption?12:42 - How do corporate cards introduce companies to Bitcoin? What role does Bitwage play?16:29 - How a payments company became a top 20 Bitcoin miner20:16 - Why are circular economies the "purest" form of Bitcoin?23:51 - How does Hope House use Bitcoin mining for education?26:33 - Why send tech employees to indigenous communities? How do fellowships change corporate culture?30:34 - How do you scale grassroots Bitcoin movements without breaking them?34:29 - Why does traditional foreign aid fail? How does Bitcoin fix the incentive structure?39:16 - What is Paystand.org? How can you volunteer for circular economy projects?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Knut Svanholm, a prominent Bitcoiner and author, shares his recent experience in El Salvador after a dinner with President Bukele. He discusses Bukele's surprising alignment with Bitcoin ideals and highlights the potential for circular Bitcoin economies. Knut critiques capital gains taxes as a punishment for those seeking sound money and shares insights on Bitcoin adoption in places like Madeira and Prague. He proposes that the path to financial freedom lies in accumulating Bitcoin and emphasizes the importance of community tools like Vexel for peer-to-peer transactions.

What if the real trap is not working hard, it is spending your best years building someone else’s empire with money you do not even trust?Mike Peterson sits down with Efrat Fenigson (@efenigson) during Bitcoin Historico for a blunt conversation about the fiat system, corporate life, and why “growth for growth’s sake” eventually stops making sense. Efrat explains how years of being great at driving revenue for other people pushed her toward a bigger question: who is this all really for?Before Bitcoin, Efrat Fenigson was deep in the tech world, first as a developer in Australia, then rising to executive roles in Israel. She talks about being a woman in tech on male-dominated teams, the early career reality behind the kinds of paths people imagine when they search video game designer job opportunities, and the moment she realized the work was not the same as purpose.Then things get personal. Efrat shares what happened when she spoke out during Covid, how backlash followed, and why free speech became a line she would not cross, even if it cost her socially and professionally. This is the part of the story where “play it safe” stops being advice and starts being a warning.Bitcoin enters through one sharp question that changed everything, “can they touch it?” Efrat Fenigson describes why self-custody, sound money, and censorship resistance felt like freedom tech, not just finance. It is also where her drive for financial independence turns into something broader, a freedom movement mindset built around sovereignty and personal responsibility.Finally, they zoom out to Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador, including Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte and what a real circular economy looks like when it is not just theory. Efrat and Mike Peterson talk about merchants accepting Bitcoin, why even small savings windows can change how people plan their lives, and why on-the-ground reality matters more than headlines.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about X: https://x.com/efenigson YT: https://www.youtube.com/@EfratFenigson Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00:00 - Intro: Observing the reality of Bitcoin in El Salvador 00:08:13 - How do you become a global CMO in Israel? 00:09:43 - How can single motherhood and divorce debt push someone to pursue financial independence and retire early? 00:13:58 - Why do high earners quit corporate jobs? 00:17:51 - What happens when you speak out during Covid? 00:21:11 - How did Efrat Fenigson get into Bitcoin?  00:21:47 - Can the government seize Bitcoin? What does ‘can they touch it’ mean for self-custody and censorship resistance?  00:34:52 - Is Bitcoin still being used in El Salvador? What is Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte really like for visitors?  00:41:20 - Why do merchants accept Bitcoin in El Salvador? Does Bitcoin adoption actually help small businesses save money?  00:42:13 - Why is Bitcoin called freedom tech? How does sound money connect to a freedom movement and personal sovereignty? Live From Bitcoin Beach

Isabella Santos, founder of BTC Isla, shares her journey in creating a thriving Bitcoin circular economy on Isla Mujeres. She confronts the uncomfortable question of Bitcoin's adoption and explains how her Bitcoin café and gym turned a Twitter idea into reality. Isabella recounts her extreme experiment of living solely on Bitcoin for 21 days while earning and spending sats from physical jobs. She highlights the need for real businesses to gain community trust and warns about centralization issues within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

In this lively discussion, Giacomo Zucco, a Bitcoin educator and entrepreneur, teams up with Jethro Toro, a podcast host promoting local Bitcoin events, and Mike Peterson, the mastermind behind Bitcoin Beach. They share their exciting experiences during Bitcoin Month in El Salvador, including a surreal dinner with President Bukele where Bitcoin and circular economies took center stage. They delve into grassroots initiatives like Bitcoin Beach, plans for 14 new projects, and the vibrant atmosphere of the festivals, showcasing why El Salvador remains a beacon for Bitcoin enthusiasts.

In a compelling discussion, Jeff Booth, an entrepreneur and author, shares his experience advising El Salvador's President Bukele on Bitcoin adoption. He reveals Bukele's remarkable understanding of Bitcoin and his metaphor of 'rat and cheese' regarding IMF loans. Jeff also highlights the significant changes in San Salvador, including reduced crime and increased tourism. He critiques the tension between local fiat preferences and Bitcoin ideals while stressing the importance of self-custody for Salvadorans to truly benefit from Bitcoin in the long term.

What if a US dollar collapse is not doom talk from the fringe, but simply the logical end of the fiat currency game we are already playing. In this episode, Mike Peterson sits down with investor and author Larry Lepard inside El Salvador’s National Palace to unpack the thesis behind The Big Print book and why Larry believes the next massive round of money printing is not a question of if, only when. From the setting to the stakes, this is a conversation about what happens to real people when a reserve currency reaches the edge of the map. Larry Lepard walks through his journey from pure gold bug to running a fund that owns both gold stocks and Bitcoin, and why he still respects gold while expecting Bitcoin to crush it in performance. He and Mike Peterson explore what sound money really means in a world of relentless monetary debasement, why he sees fiat currency as the true enemy, and why he thinks “cash on the sidelines” is a dangerous illusion. If you have ever argued Bitcoin versus gold with friends, this gives you a deeper, more nuanced view from someone who lives on both sides of that trade.From there, the episode dives into macro reality. Larry explains the US debt doom loop, the trapped position of the Federal Reserve, and why the next Big Print could push us closer to a visible US dollar collapse. He talks about the balance sheet, interest expense, QE under different names, and why he thinks fiat currency has no real bottom once confidence breaks. This is not framed as chart guessing. It is framed as a very direct question about where you want your savings when politicians decide that printing is safer than telling the truth.The setting in El Salvador is not a backdrop. Mike Peterson and Lawrence Lepard talk about President Bukele, Bitcoin as legal tender, and what it means for a small country to defy the IMF and move toward a Bitcoin strategy while the United States digs deeper into fiat. They reflect on safety, investment, and whether “Bitcoin Country” was a PR stunt or an early glimpse of a world where sound money policy starts outside traditional power centers. If you are curious about how one nation is already testing ideas while the rest of the world still debates online, this part of the conversation hits hard.Finally, Larry pushes into a future that sounds crazy until you sit with it. He sketches a timeline where Bitcoin trades at 5 million dollars a coin, Michael Saylor runs for president on a sound money and nuclear disarmament platform, and the United States has to confront a real choice between honest money and the old fiat game. It is provocative, it is uncomfortable, and it is exactly the kind of thought experiment that forces you to ask what you actually believe about Bitcoin, the dollar, and the world your family will live in. If this episode moves something in you, subscribe, share it with someone who still trusts the system by default, and let us know in the comments where you stand after hearing it.-Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Larry Lepard:X: https://x.com/lawrencelepard Web: https://ema2.com/ Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 How does Lawrence Lepard imagine a Michael Saylor 2032 presidency and a Bitcoin sound money standard01:35 Why are Mike Peterson and Lawrence Lepard recording this Bitcoin conversation inside El Salvador’s National Palace02:29 Why does Larry believe “the big print is imminent” and fiat currency is at the end of the road05:03 How did Lawrence Lepard go from gold bug to running a fund that owns both gold stocks and Bitcoin09:02 Is the clasLive From Bitcoin Beach

Dr. Jack Kruse explains why he believes El Salvador is the most asymmetric opportunity of our lifetime and why so many serious Bitcoiners are leaving the United States for El Salvador.Drawing on stories like buying a New York City corner in 1890 or the Louisiana Purchase for $12 million, he shows how rare it is to find a moment where land, leadership, and money all line up in your favor. Jack argues that El Salvador under President Bukele feels more like the “fourteenth colony” of real American freedom. He calls out safety myths, describes what life on the ground actually feels like, and gives a direct challenge to listeners who keep delaying action.If you care about where Bitcoin culture is truly taking root, this conversation will push you to rethink where you live and how you plan your future.Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Inspd0gKEsConnect and Learn more about Dr. Jack Kruse:Website: https://jackkruse.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjackkruse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjackkruse Check out his book at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J21IRR6/allbooksSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.comLive From Bitcoin Beach

Coming from the “empire of bureaucracy”, Lina Seiche has seen what happens when regulation stifles innovation. In El Salvador, she’s found the opposite, a government removing red tape, empowering entrepreneurs, and even teaching children about financial education from an early age.She explains why this freedom to build, innovate, and educate is shaping a generation that understands money differently not through taxes and rules, but through choice and knowledge.It’s a glimpse into a country rewriting what financial literacy looks like.Watch the FULL EPISODE here: https://youtu.be/nT8HmPfqS0cConnect and Learn more about Lina SeicheThe Little Hodler: https://thelittlehodler.comLina on X: https://twitter.com/LinaSeicheSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: @BitcoinBeachIG: @bitcoinbeach_svTikTok: @livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: bitcoinbeach.comLive From Bitcoin Beach