Bitcoin ETF launch success, record inflows, acquiring Bitcoin, regulators' comments, negative ECB perception, banks not offering Bitcoin, pricing the ETFs, gold ETF outflows, Bitcoin ETF portfolio rebalancing, integration of Bitcoin into traditional finance

On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcherTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:35 Introducing “Lee Bratcher”00:02:37 “Texas Blockchain Council”00:04:04 Politicians Understanding Bitcoin00:06:25 Making Texas a Safe-Haven for Bitcoin00:10:10 How Bitcoin Can Help maintain Grid Stability with “ERCOT”00:12:58 “ERCOT” Members Understanding Bitcoin00:14:55 Does Hash-Rate Stoppages to Maintain “ERCOT’s” Grid Concern You?00:18:10 Curtailment and Energy Usage00:19:40 EIA Emergency Mandatory Survey for Bitcoin Miners00:24:20 Key-Findings on How Various Demographics Feel About Bitcoin00:26:44 How to Speak to a Politician about Bitcoin00:30:16 How Bitcoin Adoption is Growing Among Various Nations00:33:25 Debating the “Bitcoin Is Only Used by Criminals” Narrative00:37:48 Combating False Narratives about Bitcoin00:40:12 Future Outlook for the “Texas Blockchain Council”00:43:19 How to Connect with Lee00:44:10 “Swan Signal Live” OutroConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   

Discussion on Swan Mining's bold initiative and the upcoming halving's impact on Bitcoin mining industry. Topics include sourcing energy for ASIC machines, risks of centralization, decentralizing hash rate with Ocean pool and Stratum V2, and the convergence of financial institutions with Bitcoin mining.

Discussion on ETFs, upcoming halving, risks with centralized custodians, similarities between modern monetary issues and historical crises, Bitcoin's impact on the economy, halving's effect on price, potential role in market crashes, and the evolution of financial institutions in the Bitcoin ecosystem

The podcast delves into the challenges of spreading Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption with insights from Samson Mow and André Loja. Topics include Madeira's financial status, global Bitcoin mining influence, stablecoin adoption, and bullish indicators for Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on Bitcoin ETFs, institutional accumulation, and the Free Madeira Project, showcasing the diverse applications of Bitcoin in countries like Venezuela.

Andi Pitt, a Bitcoin venture capitalist, discusses investing in Bitcoin companies, the growth of Bitcoin's layer 2 and layer 3 solutions, the impact of Bitcoin ETF, tokenized economies, finding the right investor at Ego Death Capital, using Bitcoin as a benchmark, opportunities in building Bitcoin startups, Bitcoin's convergence with emerging technologies.

CEO at Marathon Digital, Fred Thiel, discusses Bitcoin supply halving, Marathon's position in mining, new Bitcoin ETFs, accounting rules, energy efficiency, decentralization, and factors driving Bitcoin's price growth over the next 12 months.

Alex Epstein, an expert in the energy industry, discusses the impact of Bitcoin mining on the energy sector. They challenge the narrative that Bitcoin is bad for the environment and highlight the benefits of nuclear energy. The podcast explores the intersection of Bitcoin mining and the energy industry, emphasizing its potential in stabilizing the grid. Alex Epstein's work and contact information are also shared.

Brady returns to sit down with Sam and Preston as they break down all the important developments in Q4 and look at ahead at what to expect in Bitcoin and the broader financial markets in the New Year.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:03:05 Introducing Preston and Sam00:03:55 “Proof of Keys" Day00:07:37 Importance of Self-Custody00:13:19 “Bitcoin, Not ETF”00:16:05 Risks of Centralized Bitcoin00:21:42 Can Bitcoin’s Price be Suppressed?00:25:50 “HODL” Rate & Banking the Unbanked00:28:54 Sam Bankman-Fried Political Donations00:32:30 Sen. Elizabeth Warren “Crypto Crackdown”00:38:30 FinCEN Rule Change00:46:34 U.S. $34 Trillion Debt00:52:21 Unit of Account & Dollar Debasement00:58:40 Michael Saylor & MicroStrategy01:12:42 2024 Predictions!01:16:58 “Swan Signal” OutroFinCEN:https://egodeath.capital/blog/fincen-may-be-violating-your-rights-bitcoinConnect with Brady, Preston, and Sam:Brady Swenson: https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoinSam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahPreston Pysh: https://twitter.com/PrestonPyshConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.   

CSO of the Human Rights Foundation, Alex Gladstein, discusses Argentina's bitcoin adoption, Africa's power generation gap, stablecoin popularity, Bitcoin mining in Africa, contrasting crypto regulations in Hong Kong and the United States, and the global impact of Bitcoin in promoting human rights.