The Café Bitcoin Podcast

A Friday hang that took an unplanned turn. Tomer Strolight, Brandon Quittem, Suze and Dirty Coin director Alana joined Brady and Swan Private's Alec and Matt, and then an anonymous 40-year veteran of the IMF and central banks came up from the audience. The conversation ran from a viral Meta AI privacy story to whether the institutions building financial surveillance understand what they are building, with the answer coming from someone who sat inside them. Tomer argued against the doom with coal and nuclear as case studies; Brandon brought Kevin Kelly's idea that every technology wants something. Two shows left.

OCEAN's newly elected chairman Bob Burnett joined Tom French and Callum Wheeler of RenewaBlox for a mining show that survived a mid-stream crash. Burnett laid out his taxonomy of hashrate, rabbits, wild horses and captive elephants, and set the target: a third of the network self-powered. Asked whether mining stabilizes the grid, he said the industry overstates its impact, and put numbers on why. RenewaBlox brought Scottish hydro sites stranded by the network operator, a 150-kilowatt export cap leaving power on the table, and a distillery sand battery that could be an ASIC instead. Four days left in the campaign.

No booked interview, so Brady picked on Brandon Quittem for two essays, one of them still unpublished. Bitcoin as Apache asks why a people with no leader held off three empires for centuries, and why 100 head of cattle finished what armies couldn't. Brandon named the Bitcoin risk plainly and then declined to claim we are there. Then the fungi: how the mycelium essay was written in one night in 2018, why Dan Held's edit got it published, and what a brainless underground network that talks across species has to do with money. Suze on stage, Star Trek in the footnotes.

No guest, no interview, and one of the better shows of the campaign. Brady opened the floor to listener Bitcoin questions and the room went deep on Lightning, settlement layers and where liquidity actually comes from. Suze reported from the closed UK debanking inquiry with the detail that says everything: Bitcoin Policy UK goes by BP UK because naming Bitcoin makes banking harder. Cory dismantled Bitcoin price models, with $8.5 billion still trapped in GBTC at six times the cost of competing products. Brady closed on four coins across three civilizations, and why sound money makes a long time horizon possible.

Larry Lepard returned for a third time, and this conversation went where the first two did not: the plumbing. His argument is that the bond market, not the Fed, is now calling the shots, and that yield curve control is the only remaining exit. The average rate on all outstanding US debt now sits below every yield on the curve, so each rollover compounds the problem. Sovereign yields are rising worldwide. Isaiah Douglass pressed him on midterms, Brady on the pensions and insurers required to hold this paper, and Lepard closed on why he considers himself an optimist.

A two-person show that turned into one of the best conversations of the campaign. The Core Lightning fire drill told responsibly, and the bigger story inside it: AI-generated vulnerability reports found the bugs before attackers did, two days after Lyn Alden described exactly that era on this show. Quantum demos with the caveats attached, Jackson Hole through the debt lens, and Suze Ward dismantling the UK's new stablecoin mandate while lawful Bitcoin purchases stay blocked. Then the Flock camera segment: AI surveillance networks rising tenfold in a year, and why Bitcoin remains the hopeful half of the story.

Lyn Alden joined for the full hour and delivered on every front. On the Treasury story she was calm where the headlines were not: the bond market was orderly, the buybacks are a super soft form of yield curve control, and Bessent is giving long yields the Streisand effect. She partially disagreed with Druckenmiller, argued the realistic endgame is financial repression rather than discipline, answered the bull question with market structure instead of a price target, reframed stablecoins as offshore banking in a smartphone, and closed on AI security and her science fiction novel, The Stolguard Incident.

Bitcoin pushed into the high $70,000s and stayed there, and the room dug into why: a spot-driven move rather than a leveraged one, $1.92 billion of ETF inflows, and a Treasury signalling it may use roughly $950 billion of its own cash to buy back long bonds. Cory Klippsten then answered Nic Carter's essay declaring Bitcoin maximalism dead, rejecting the label and replacing it with a narrower claim about digital monetary scarcity. That opened a genuine disagreement over dollar tokens built on Bitcoin rails, plus Suze Violet Ward on why UK regulators still cannot tell Bitcoin from everything else.

A Friday hang on a week Bitcoin ran 23%, and the mood in the room is the story as much as the tape. Cory calls the return of the shitposting the real signal that the bear market broke. Adam Livingston makes a game-theoretic case for sovereign accumulation and argues for owning the denominator rather than chasing multiples into an AI boom, while Brandon Quittem lays out the K-shaped recovery and what happens when institutions face the failure of fiat money and the arrival of AI at the same time. Then the show turns to Palantir: Cointelegraph's Robert Baggs brings anonymous MoD engineers who say the question of who owns Britain's data is almost irrelevant next to who can read it, and the mosaic effect explains why. Suze reframes it as a question of leverage rather than ownership. Guy Swann closes it out by demonstrating the alternative he is actually building, peer-to-peer and self-hosted, and argues the reason to be hopeful is that AI has finally made running your own tools realistic.

Parker Lewis joins Brady, Cory and Suze the morning after Bitcoin ran roughly 12% to $72,000. The move is the hook, but the conversation is about what produced it: the Treasury announced a $4 billion long-bond buyback and the 10-year yield ended up higher than before the intervention, which Parker reads as evidence the Treasury cannot influence the long end and only the Fed can. From there, Hank Paulson's "break the glass" warning, why he thinks the 2008-and-2020 printing playbook has at most two uses left, and what "regime change" means for a generation of investors conditioned to the Fed put. In the second half he takes on the two strongest objections to spending Bitcoin, Gresham's law and capital gains tax, and reframes both as a saving question rather than a spending one. Plus the ribeye index and the methodology behind it, and Suze's challenge on whether ETFs and custodians are quietly recentralizing access to a decentralized protocol.

Ryan MacLeod, who posts as The Nuclear Bitcoiner, joins Brady, Brandon Quittem, Suze, and Tomer Strolight from inside Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, where he has worked for almost eleven years. The heart of the episode is a paper he will present at a nuclear industry conference in October, proposing Bitcoin mining as a "transitional offtaker" for small modular reactors in remote regions. The argument answers a real financing problem: a reactor sized for present demand constrains a community's growth, while one sized for future demand sits idle for years. Mining buys the otherwise-wasted output and then recedes as regional demand matures, a framing Ryan builds directly on Brandon Quittem's Pioneer Species essay. Along the way, how modular these reactors actually are, the five designs that recently achieved first criticality, the northern Canadian communities still burning shipped-in diesel, and Tomer Strolight's challenge on whether AI data centers outbidding miners for power is a threat or just the next stage of the same story.

John Haar returns to Café Bitcoin for his first appearance since leaving Swan for Blockware, joining Brady, Suze, Roxana, and Frank Corva on the 55th anniversary of the Nixon Shock. The core argument: gold's own physical constraints, not just political convenience, are what let its convertibility be severed in 1971 and never restored. From there the show moves through confiscation history, a sharp critique of Modern Monetary Theory anchored to a 2022 Larry Summers admission on inflation measurement, Frank Corva's on-the-ground account of MMT advocacy in documentary form, and a five-point breakdown of why Bitcoin mining's explosive 2021-2025 hashrate growth is colliding with the AI buildout's competition for capital, chips, and power. Cory calls in from Istanbul to weigh in on the dollar's reserve-currency position and the AI investment bubble.

Swan cofounder and CTO Yan Pritzker joins Brady to walk through his new essay on Bitcoin fork history, from the 2010 forum post where Satoshi told Jeff Garzik a block size patch would fork him off the network, through the block size wars, Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, and Craig Wright's courtroom defeat. Suze adds firsthand reporting from the Wright trial. The heart of the episode is practical: with a hard fork scheduled for September 1, Yan explains replay attacks and why the safest action for almost everyone is to do absolutely nothing, and never type a seed phrase into anything.

A last-minute booking becomes one of the campaign's best conversations. Roxana Nasoi of Logos tours the Museum of Civil Liberties, a record of eroded freedoms kept where it can't be quietly edited, launched almost exactly fifty-five years after Nixon closed the gold window. Suze connects it to her reporting: surveillance that stays invisible until it isn't, and anti-money-laundering rules that miss the laundering. Then the conversation turns practical: mesh networks, mixnets, home servers, local AI, and a weekend-built chess app with no memory. Brandon Quittem closes with survey data on who adopts freedom technology before it's necessary, and who arrives next.

A debanking masterclass and a surprise guest. Suze, director and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK, takes the room inside the UK Parliament's inquiry into banks blocking lawful Bitcoin businesses, with numbers that stagger: 40% of payments to exchanges blocked or delayed. Then Nick Neuman, CEO of Casa, pops in with a view from inside the Coldcard response, why multisig wallets held up, and whether Bitcoin keeps its value if it all ends up inside ETFs. Plus the block size wars as a lesson in who really governs Bitcoin, the positive case for self-custody, and Suze's reporting from Lebanon to Liechtenstein.

Greg Foss returns to Café Bitcoin after time away from Twitter, and the conversation runs straight at the credit markets. He walks through his credit default swap framing of Bitcoin, explains why he treats it as insurance rather than a risk asset, and argues the 10-year Treasury matters more than anything the Fed administers. The room digs into widening credit spreads across AI infrastructure, Bitcoin mining versus AI data centers, what the ETFs did and did not change, and pensions slowly moving in. Foss closes on something unexpected: he does not want the U.S. dollar to fail, and believes a Bitcoin reserve would make it stronger.

Larry Lepard returns with Greg Foss and Dr. Jeff Ross for the most macro-heavy hour of the campaign. Lepard makes the case that Japan is the seminal event of the year, that a swap line is money printing regardless of what it is called, and that the incoming Fed chair will be forced into dovishness by arithmetic rather than conviction. He is candid that he has been early before. Foss argues credit markets are always the first warning and raises a structural objection to how Bitcoin treasury companies describe their preferred shares. Cory opens on why narrative always follows price.

Note this Space was sadly rugged before we could wrap up. After a fortnight dominated by the Coldcard failure, the room deliberately turns forward. Suz makes the episode's sharpest argument, that she no longer tells people to buy Bitcoin but to study it, since understanding is the only thing that survives a drawdown. Jeff Ross returns from two years away to lay out Bitcoin as energy money, a thesis reaching back through Buckminster Fuller and Henry Ford, and to reject the claim that abundance makes money obsolete. Cory argues cryptography is the single genuine asymmetry available to individuals. Brandon Quittem closes on empathy, force versus free markets, and touching grass.

Suze brings her Forbes reporting on Telegram's privacy claims and asks why Bitcoiners never point don't-trust-verify at their own companies and personalities, which becomes the episode's spine. American HODL and Odell's admissions about hero worship get examined, with Cory drawing a line between those who claim technical authority and those who never did. Brandon Quittem then reads the Fourth Turning: wealth inequality as signpost, a Cold War 2.0 climax rather than total war, horseshoe theory on populism, and an unusually candid retraction of his own 2030 timeline. He closes on why doomscrolling makes you ineffective.

Guy Swan joins to argue that the Bitcoin community is drawing the wrong conclusions from the Coldcard failure, and that the lesson "trust the biggest company" ignores every prior collapse. He wants heuristics that work forward rather than in hindsight. Swan CTO Yan Pritzker makes the case that every company handling user funds now needs an agentic security pipeline, since non-deterministic scans mean one audit proves nothing. Alongside: James O'Beirne's on-chain tripwires measuring attacker capability, a red team past 300 repos, an active phishing wave, and Suz on a breached government ownership register.

Day 15 opens with the first genuinely good news of the Coldcard fallout: dice-generated seeds are verified safe, cross-checked by Portland HODL, James O'Beirne, Block and Rob Hamilton, whose red team is now sweeping ecosystem repos with frontier models. Cory maps a five-point custody spectrum from solo self-custody to multi-institutional. Swan's Alec and Jason report from a weekend of client rescues, and both land on the same gap: people held coins in setups they could not operate. Zach Herbert of Foundation argues self-custody is not dead. Boltz shutting down under automated attack frames the wider moment.

Day 10 opens with a complete timeline of the Coldcard entropy failure: a MicroPython fallback from 2018, a March 2021 library migration that silently bound seed generation to it, a public warning that year dismissed as FUD, and a weekend that widened the affected list to MK2 through the Q. Cory places the roughly 1,300 Bitcoin lost against the far larger toll of centralized custodians, and explains why Swan Vault runs Blockstream Jade. Joe Nakamoto reports from Europe, where exposure looks lighter. The room converges on open source and open-weight models as security requirements rather than preferences.

The full day of Café Bitcoin's emergency Coldcard coverage. A firmware flaw present since March 2021 caused affected devices to silently skip their hardware random number generator, leaving seeds crackable in hours. Roughly 594 Bitcoin was drained from about 500 wallets. Wicked, Zach Herbert of Foundation, Joe Carlasare, Anchor Watch and Swan engineers work through which setups are exposed, why dice rolls and passphrases saved people, and why multisig built from affected devices is also at risk. Swan CTO Yan Pritzker then explains the bug in plain terms and makes the case that open source is now a security requirement.

Swan's Phillip Alexander and Brandon Quittem host Day 8 of 50 Days for Freedom: Telegram's auth key ID and the Russian server question; getting debanked for the word Bitcoin, from Wise to Bitcoin Policy UK; Michelle Weekley on Bitcoin ATM bans, shared Claude links indexed by Google, and AI agents with access to your email; and Brandon Quittem on shrinking drawdowns and the retail wave that hasn't arrived.

Day 7 of 50 Days for Freedom turned into an energy episode. Daniel Batten brought Cambridge's updated figure of 59.4% clean energy for Bitcoin mining, hydro leading, plus Sweden's grid calling on miners 11,000 times last year and an Ethiopian dam that earned over $100M from surplus power nobody else could use. Callum Wheeler of Renew Blocks laid out Britain's £1.5B curtailment bill and a near-blackout that reached Parliament through whistleblowers. Susie Violet Ward recounted 13 months of chasing a BBC correction. Brady and Philip hosted while Cory was away, closing on the best first resource to hand someone.

Lawrence Lepard joined Cafe Bitcoin for a macro-heavy hour: the yen carry trade, a US 10-year approaching the Fed's 5% red line, and Hank Paulson floating a break-the-glass program. His verdict on Kevin Warsh is that the hawkishness is theater and a September cut is coming. Cory tracked the AI credit crack, blown-out Nvidia CDS and Oracle at 6x leverage, into a broader argument about US monopoly capitalism versus China's cutthroat model. Frank Corva pushed back on calling any of it capitalism, then brought adoption reporting from Kibera, India, and Indonesia. A bearish Wall Street guest got a live rebuttal.

Day 5 of 50 Days for Freedom centered on Suz's report that the UK scrapped its £1.8B digital ID scheme after a 2.9M-signature petition, and her warning that killing a brand name does not kill the architecture, since GOV.UK One Login already spans 122 services. The panel traced the same road in the US through Real ID and age verification, then turned hopeful: Cory's race to avoid the war and ten million US Bitcoiners, Brady's Fourth Turning case for freedom tech that math makes un-co-optable. Closing segments covered education resources, Swan's product edge over Coinbase, and Bitcoin as the natural rail for agentic commerce.

Cory Klippsten hosts Day 4 of 50 Days for Freedom: Bitcoin Season director Mike Nicoll on taking Bitcoin into the NBA with the Compton Magic, Klutch Sports, and the Cleveland Cavaliers; India bans BitChat and proves the point of freedom tech; an English court decides whether it can order payment in 7.8 Bitcoin; a 25-year credit veteran rebuilds the valuation of Strategy's STRC from first principles; and Mike Novogratz says Bitcoin runs on trust, which is exactly backwards. Don't trust, verify.

Day 3 of 50 Days for Freedom, and the Battle of the Bears begins. Cory unveils the campaign poster and the math behind it: fifty days, fifty basis points, one mission. Wicked opens with the case for saving in Bitcoin instead of trading it, Satoshi's Bride shares a Bitcoin origin story involving a seared-tuna tip, and Dana calls in quietly from her bridal shop life in Kona, Hawaii. Scott issues a friendly challenge to the Bitcoin-only companies: collaborate on keeping supply in self-custody, not just in ETFs and treasuries. C Hoddle brings the answer in miniature: Bitcoin treasure hunts seeding circular economies from Buena Vista, Colorado to the Midwest Bitcoin Summit in Columbus. The room dissects the new nine-company Consortium funding Bitcoin developers (starting with quantum) with healthy skepticism, Cory delivers a nuanced defense of path-dependent exchanges and a not-so-nuanced history of how Wall Street took over Silicon Valley, and Susie Violet Ward recalls covering the Craig Wright trial. Cory reads Part 3 of The Battle for Monetary Independence, "Independence Must Be Won," and closes with a challenge: if you have a mic and an audience, curation is your responsibility. Start at swan.com/canon. Ninety minutes, and the price never came up.

Day 2 of 50 Days for Freedom. Cory hosts from a bench in Hyde Park, London, after Day 1 pulled 2,800+ listens and a peak of 465 concurrent in the room. Susie Violet Ward (journalist and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK) breaks down FATF's new fraud roadmap: how an unelected body's Travel Rule is being extended to Bitcoin under a national security banner, and why identity-linked data honeypots are the real risk. Cory pushes back in real time on the France kidnapping narrative, a live lesson in signal versus noise and why Bitcoiners should verify before they amplify. Fernando Nikolic (Perception) joins to talk narrative engineering, data as a moat, and why no two companies are applying AI the same way, which leads into a look at Swan's own agent stack, including Cygnet. Cory reads Part 2 of his new essay The Battle for Monetary Independence, "The Work That Wins": bull markets get the glory, bear markets do the work. Plus self-hosting and media preservation with Tatum, memory-holed journalism, a Grayscale Worldcoin ETF sighting, and the legend of the eaten shoe.

Cafe Bitcoin is back. On day one of Swan's 50 Days for Bitcoin campaign, Cory Klippsten relaunches the daily show that began on Clubhouse in 2020 and helped shape a generation of Bitcoin education. He opens with the campaign's rallying cry: Swan has cut its buy fee in half to 50 basis points for all 50 days, running from July 21 through September 8, with daily Spaces, collaborations, and a renewed push to get every listener into self-custody. Cory also introduces his new essay, "The Battle for Monetary Independence" (swan.com/battle), built around his grandfather Philip Klippsten's WWII journal from the USS Yorktown, and reads a passage connecting the founders' fight for political independence to our generation's unfinished work: monetary independence. The conversation ranges from the rise of age verification laws, VPN bans, and chat control across the US, UK, and EU, to why stablecoins have turned much of the industry into "dollar merchants," to why self-custody is the real answer to the encroachment on financial freedom. Longtime community members including Terrance, Humble, Tao, Yellow, Bobby Burnett, and Cortek join to reminisce about the Clubhouse era, ask whether Pacific Bitcoin returns, and set the tone for the next 50 days: education first, adoption first, no Bitcoiner-on-Bitcoiner infighting, and memes. Lots of memes.

In this episode of Swan Signal Live, hosts Brady Swenson and John Harr discuss various Bitcoin-related topics with guests Steven Lubka and Isaiah Douglas from Swan Bitcoin. The crew talks MicroStrategy's plan to raise $42 billion to buy more Bitcoin, the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin's price, and the Florida CFO's push for a state Bitcoin reserve. They also compare MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase's and discuss Goldman Sachs' research on gold and its relevance to Bitcoin.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, hosts Brady and John discuss the potential for institutional adoption of Bitcoin, including pension funds and endowments. They analyze recent bullish statements from billionaires and a former Fed governor's criticism of the Fed's inconsistent inflation policies. The hosts also explore the differences between holding real Bitcoin versus ETFs or CBDCs, emphasizing Bitcoin's decentralization and limited supply. Finally, they highlight the Tuttle Twins' educational Bitcoin content and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's unique properties compared to other digital currencies.

Entrepreneur and presidential candidate Maya Parbo discusses her plans to combat systemic corruption in Suriname by leveraging Bitcoin for financial transparency and decentralization. The episode explores her vision for sustainable energy, economic diversification, and an open internet to foster a fair and prosperous nation.

In this Cafe Bitcoin podcast, Brady, Terrence, John, and Alec discuss Bitcoin’s market activity and broader adoption signals. They highlight Microsoft's potential Bitcoin investment vote among shareholders, scheduled for December 10, and note that Microsoft’s board is recommending a "no" vote but believe this signifies growing mainstream interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. They also discuss Pennsylvania's recent bipartisan bill promoting Bitcoin rights, including tax protections and support for self-custody, which they see as a positive regulatory move. Additional topics include the rising yields in U.S. Treasury bonds, recent inflationary policies, and their potential to drive further interest in Bitcoin as a hedge. The crew also mentions the recent positive comments about Bitcoin from Paul Tudor Jones, who sees Bitcoin as a valuable inflation hedge in light of increasing fiscal and monetary uncertainties.

In this episode of Café Bitcoin, the crew discusses Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, specifically its tendency to dip back toward $58,000, referred to as a "magnet." The conversation highlights dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a viable long-term approach and touches on macroeconomic factors, including central banks' policies that affect Bitcoin. They also emphasize the resilience of the Bitcoin market despite volatility, combining humor with insightful trading strategies and market analysis.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Tuur Demeester joins the crew to dive into a key discussion surrounding the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest paper criticizing Bitcoin. Tuur breaks down the aggressive nature of the report, which accuses Bitcoin of fostering wealth inequality and undermining economic productivity. The crew highlights the report’s misleading arguments, comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies and noting that fiat, not Bitcoin, is what actually contributes to wealth disparity. They also explore how the ECB's stance could signal the intensifying battle between traditional financial systems and Bitcoin adoption, urging listeners to remain engaged in Bitcoin education.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, the crew discusses the failed launch of a Trump-branded token, which aimed to raise $300 million but only sold $18 million before crashing in value. We highlight the importance of distinguishing Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies and note the political pandering often associated with crypto projects. The conversation shifts to global Bitcoin adoption, focusing on smaller countries like El Salvador and Suriname, which are exploring Bitcoin as a national currency. We also discuss MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy, led by Michael Saylor, and its role in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin. Finally, we touch on how pro athletes and influential figures are gradually becoming more involved with Bitcoin.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Brady Swenson shares his personal fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of health tracking and accountability. The conversation then shifts to Bitcoin's price movements and the role of MicroStrategy in Bitcoin investing. The hosts discuss the risks and rewards of holding MicroStrategy stock compared to directly holding Bitcoin. They also delve into self-custody and inheritance planning, stressing the significance of securing Bitcoin for long-term wealth. The episode concludes with anticipation for LA Bitcoin Week and reflections on Bitcoin’s adoption and future potential in both the markets and regulatory landscapes.

John Haar and the Macro Friday crew talk macro with appearances from Cory Klippsten and Greg Foss.

Bitcoin core dev Rearden joins us to discuss the HBO Satoshi documentary, some choice Satoshi quotes, and other aspects of the history of Bitcoin.

Tomer Strolight joins us to discuss his life before Bitcoin, the ideas behind and impact of The Legendary Treasure of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin as generational wealth, and much more.

Blackrock Bitcoin report, fate of the USD, and much more.

Greg Foss joins us to discuss his experience with mental health challenges, his outlook for Bitcoin, and some finance education

Learn about what's happening at Swan, where we're headed, and Cory's thoughts on the industry and Bitcoin broadly.

The Café Crew discuss the FOMC meeting and the 50 bps rate decrease, Bhutan stacking sats, the Saifedean vs Saylor Bitcoin lending and yield debate, and Presidential politics.

Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible and AI Unchained joins us to discuss AI tech and Bitcoin.

Brady, John, and Terrence discuss gold, broad money vs base money, inflation vs deflation, transition from fiat to Bitcoin, Trump's shitcoin project, Harry Potter, and more.

Café Bitcoin is back with a new host. Brady Swenson, cofounder of Swan, and creator of the Citizen Bitcoin and Swan Signal Live podcasts, is taking the reins. This episode features a chat with Lyn Alden and panelists John Haar and Steven Lubka.

We're joined by Dante Cook, John Haar, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the major IT outage linked to a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions globally, how the price of Bitcoin was up 4%, and the importance of decentralization.

We're joined by Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, an arch-bitcoin and crypto skeptic, has "all of a sudden changed his tune," and Mark Cuban's long post about how Bitcoin can become the global currency.

We discuss the rise in Bitcoin's price, reaching $65,000, and the positive market trends. We also discuss the significant trial involving Craig Wright, who claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The hosts discussed the outcome of the trial, where the High Court of England and Wales found Craig Wright guilty of fabricating evidence and lying about being Satoshi Nakamoto.

In this episode, we delved into the world of self-custody and the importance of securing your Bitcoin.

Sam Callahan, Alex Stanczyk, Tomer Strolight, Joe Carlasare, Zack Sharpio, and many others join us to talk about the tragic news over the weekend with the assassination attempt of former President Trump. We talk about how the markets have reacted, thoughts on Trump attending the Bitcoin conference next week, and other bitcoin news.

We're joined by Dante Cook, John Haar, Dr. Jeff Ross, and many others for an in-depth conversation about the upcoming political cycle and its potential impact on the economy. The conversation touched on the recent Bitcoin price fluctuations and the factors influencing them, such as market sentiment and liquidity. The panelists also delved into the role of the Federal Reserve and the potential influence of political figures on monetary policy decisions. Overall, the discussion highlighted the importance of understanding the interplay between government policies, economic indicators, and market dynamics in shaping the future trajectory of Bitcoin and other assets.

We're joined by Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, Stephan Livera, and many others for a conversation about the massive news about Trump speaking at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, the Santa-Monica Pier being lit up with the "Bitcoin" logo, thanks to "Proof of Workforce," and how maintaining a monetary standard affects generations, housing markets, and overall quality of life.

We discuss how Germany continues to sell Bitcoin, what impact that has on the market, and discuss Dom Bei and others from "Proof of Workforce" talking before City Council yesterday about the positive implications Bitcoin can have on a city, and how Santa Monica is now opening up a local Bitcoin office!

We're joined by Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, Mickey Koss and many others to talk about the "Top 5 benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging," and how the gains are in the "waiting, not the selling and buying." We also talk about how the Republican Party is on the offensive for Bitcoin, and more.

Discover insights on the potential $90 trillion wealth transfer from boomers to millennials over the next 20 years and how this could impact the adoption of Bitcoin among younger generations. Learn about the energy production in the US and its implications for Bitcoin mining, as well as the upcoming Pleb Party in Nashville.

John Haar, Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, Sam Callahan, Stephan Livera, Terrence Yang, Terence Michael, and guests talk about the legendary bitcoin only crashes video, bitcoin's historical price on 4th of July, Bill Miller III 2 investment thesis of Bitcoin and Amazon, Peter McCormack's legal win against Craig Wright, Country of Suriname, and Macro Voices podcast talking about all investments but bitcoin, and wrapped up with Gladstein's piece about following the money of the petrodollar system.

We talk with John Haar, Tomer Strolight, and Sam Callahan about What's behind Bitcoin's recent price action? We dive into Sam's detailed article, talk about the upcoming election, and more.

We're joined by Bob Burnett for an in-depth conversation about all things Bitcoin Mining!

We're joined by Tomer Strolight, and Aleks Svetski for an in-depth conversation about the new book from Svetski, "The Bushido of Bitcoin" We talk about how his is a book about virtue, excellence, culture and behaviour, which asks the harder questions: What becomes of those who rise to the top, in the new socio-economic paradigm? Will they become? It’s not enough to just say “Bitcoin Fixes This.” We must do something about it.

Join John Haar, Tomer Strolight, Bruce Fenton, Dr. Jeff Ross, and more as they reflect on the recent presidential debate, share insights on Bitcoin news, and dive into macroeconomic trends. From dissecting the debate dynamics to exploring Tom Lee's optimistic outlook for Bitcoin, this episode offers a blend of informative analysis and casual conversation. Tune in for a candid and insightful discussion on politics, Bitcoin, and the global economic landscape. Don't miss this laid-back yet informative episode at Cafe Bitcoin!

Join us in this episode as we dive into the latest developments in the world of Bitcoin mining. From CleanSpark's acquisition of Grid to the rise of High-Performance Computing (HPC) in the industry, Sam Callahan, Anthony Power, and more discuss the shifting landscape of Bitcoin mining companies. Discover how the demand for reliable power is reshaping the energy sector and how miners are adapting to the changing market dynamics.

In this podcast episode, we had a lively discussion with guest, Matt Golliher about the importance of financial advisors understanding, and embracing Bitcoin. Matt highlighted the cognitive dissonance that can arise when considering Bitcoin, and how it is essential for financial advisors to start learning about Bitcoin now rather than later. The conversation delved into the analogy of the internet disrupting legacy media and how Bitcoin is poised to disrupt traditional finance in a similar manner.

Dante Cook, P, and many others join us to talk about the breaking news of Julian Assange accepting a plea deal with the U.S. and heading back to Australia, being freed from prison after a 12-year legal battle. Then, George Mekhail joins us to talk about parenting with his new book, "I Am Not Your Bruh: 21 Keys to Sound Parenting."

Join us in this engaging podcast episode where we discuss the long-awaited repayments to Mt. Gox creditors and the potential implications for the market. We also delve into the selling pressure from the German government and Canadian pension funds, shedding light on the global economic landscape and the role of Bitcoin in financial systems.

We're joined by Dante Cook, John Haar, and Sam Callahan for an in-depth conversation about Mike Dell, the Chairman, and CEO of "Dell Computers" retweeting Saylor, and posting about Bitcoin being "digital scarcity." We also talk about the bitcoin price drop, and other Bitcoin news.

Dante Cook hosts today show with guest Andrew Bailey, Author of the new book, "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin," and Steven Lubka for an in-depth conversation about how the role of Bitcoin in promoting liberty and the potential impact on state power. They discussed the historical context of resistance movements and how Bitcoin fits into the current dialogue on liberty and authoritarianism.

Join us on Cafe Bitcoin for an exciting episode where we dive into the world of Bitcoin with filmmaker Bevan. Discover the behind-the-scenes of his latest series, "21 Voices," featuring thought-provoking interviews with Bitcoin experts. From discussions on environmental impact to humanitarian aspects, Bevan's work sheds light on the diverse perspectives within the Bitcoin community. Learn how Bevan's passion for educating and engaging viewers has led to captivating content that goes beyond the typical Bitcoin hype. Tune in for insights, discussions, and a glimpse into the future of Bitcoin content creation. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode!

We're joined by Dante Cook, P, Dom Bei, Terrence Yang, and many others to talk about the latest Bitcoin price dip to $64k, the FTX clawbacks, and we dive into Michael Saylor's "21 rules of Bitcoin" from BTC Prague.

Join the conversation with Sam Callahan, Tomer Strolight, and many more as they discuss the importance of reliability and consistency in a world of constant change, and explore how Bitcoin's steadfast principles set it apart in the evolving financial landscape.

Join us in this episode of Cafe Bitcoin as we dive into a range of topics, from the impact of Bitcoin on the world of sports to the insights shared by a congressman after reading "The Bitcoin Standard." We also discuss the intriguing documentary "The Spoils," which explores the intersection of basketball and Bitcoin. Additionally, we analyze Larry Fink's perspective on the global debt crisis and the potential solutions. Tune in for engaging discussions, dad jokes, and valuable insights on the future of finance and beyond. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode!

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, we dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin mining with Marathon, the largest publicly traded miner in the industry. Join us as we explore the innovative tools and technologies developed by Marathon, including Slipstream, a game-changing solution for optimizing block space and revenue streams on the Bitcoin network.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, the spotlight shines on former President Donald Trump's recent meeting with key players in the Bitcoin mining industry. Join the hosts as they dissect Trump's statements and explore the potential implications for the future of Bitcoin in the political landscape.

The latest podcast episode delved into various topics, including the integration of AI into Apple's operating system, the impact of Bitcoin mining on energy consumption, and the development of renewable energy sources. The hosts discussed the misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin mining and energy usage, highlighting how Bitcoin mining can actually help utilize excess energy and contribute to economic growth. They also touched on the importance of nuclear energy and the potential for Bitcoin mining to support infrastructure development in regions like Africa. Overall, the episode emphasized the intersection of Bitcoin mining, energy consumption, and economic development, showcasing the multifaceted impact of Bitcoin in various industries.

In this episode, join the lively discussion as the hosts dive into the exciting news of Swan sponsoring the Tucker Carlson live tour, a significant move in the world of Bitcoin adoption. Discover the behind-the-scenes details of this sponsorship and the impact it will have on spreading Bitcoin education to a wider audience.

In this podcast episode, we delved into various discussions surrounding the influence of algorithms on our digital lives and the concept of free will. The conversation touched on the impact of black box algorithms on our choices and the need for individuals to have more control over the algorithms they interact with. There was also a discussion about the importance of maintaining a balance between digital and real-world experiences to avoid excessive reliance on technology.

The latest episode of Cafe Bitcoin was filled with engaging discussions, including recent events in the financial world, such as the SEC's actions and the impact of interest rate cuts by central banks. They also touched on the significance of the T1 clearing system and the controversy surrounding certain stock trades. The conversation also veered towards political figures like Bukele and Tucker Carlson, highlighting their perspectives on societal issues and progress. Overall, the episode provided a diverse range of viewpoints and thought-provoking insights on current affairs and the evolving landscape of finance.

Join us for an insightful episode where we dive into the world of Bitcoin with Michael Saylor on the Graham Stephan show. Discover how Bitcoin is making waves in the financial world and how it's impacting industries beyond just mining. Learn about the latest developments in the Bitcoin space and how it's becoming a key player in the realm of AI and high-performance computing. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that sheds light on the future of Bitcoin and its potential to revolutionize the way we think about investments and technology.

In this episode of CafeBitcoin, we had the pleasure of hosting Jeremy from Cloaked Wireless to discuss their innovative eSIM product. Jeremy shared insights into the challenges of running a telecom business and the importance of privacy in the digital age. Cloaked Wireless offers a solution to SIM swap attacks, allowing users to have secure and private connectivity. The company provides the option to use a second SIM for enhanced security and privacy, with the convenience of using it indefinitely. Additionally, Jeremy highlighted the ease of transitioning to Cloaked Wireless from traditional providers and the seamless integration with iPhones. The discussion also touched on the simplicity of setting up the service and the benefits of dual SIM functionality. Overall, the episode provided valuable information on the importance of privacy and security in the wireless industry.

Are you curious about the latest developments in the world of Bitcoin? In this episode, we dive into the impact of pensions adopting Bitcoin, the potential for institutional investment, and the unique perspectives shared by experts in the field. Join us as we discuss the implications of Bitcoin adoption by pension funds, the importance of diversification, and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as an inflation hedge.

We're joined by Sam Callahan, Dr. Jeff, John Haar, and many others to talk about how Bitcoin continues to win in the political arena, The University of Texas initiative aiming on raising $5 million in Bitcoin for the University’s endowment, with the University committed to holding the BTC for at least five years, and other bitcoin news!

We're joined by John Haar, Dom Bei, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the political shift from the Biden administration about Bitcoin, how Bitcoin continues to "win," how US legislation has been drafted to classify *not re-using Bitcoin addresses* as “mixing," and more.

We're joined by P, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about Donald Trump went to the Libertarian Convention in Washington over the weekend saying, “I will ensure that the future of crypto and the future of Bitcoin will be made in the USA… I will SUPPORT the right to self-custody," and “if you vote for me, I will commute the sentence of Ross Ulbritch on Day 1.” We also talk about Michael Saylor recent episode on "What Bitcoin Did," and other Bitcoin news.

We're joined by John Haar, Dom Bei, Terrence Yang, and many others to talk about the approval of the ETH ETF, how congress voted in favor to never ban a CBDC in America, and more Bitcoin news!

We're joined by Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, and many others for an in-depth conversation about the "FIT21" bill. "The crypto industry recorded its biggest-ever U.S. policy win on Wednesday when the House of Representatives approved a wide-reaching bill to establish regulations for digital assets markets, recording a 279-136 vote that saw Democrats crossing party lines to support it."

We’re joined by Tomer Strolight, John Haar, and many others to talk about the 14-year anniversary of “Bitcoin Pizza Day,” how Bitcoin is becoming a major issue amongst political parties, and Founder Klaus Schwab stepping down from his role at the WEF. We also talk with Evan “Captain Sidd,” about his “Ride of Passage” Sovereignty Tours and how he is teaching people about Bitcoin, freedom, and entrepreneurship.

We're joined by Dante Cook, P, and many others to talk about Bitcoin surging to $70k, and recap some of the biggest "bear-failures" from this cycle. We also talk with Paul Giordano, Vice President Of Digital Asset Management at Marathon about the mission for “The road to 50EH/s starts now” initiative, life after the halving, and more.

We're joined by Sam Callahan, CEO & Co-Founder of Satoshi Action Fund, Dennis Porter, and many other for an in-depth conversation on how the Satoshi Action Fund is playing a role in helping spread pro-Bitcoin policy and law in America. We also talk about Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein stepping down, and the new writings from the Judge on the COPA v Wright case.

We talk with John Haar, Dante Cook, Dom Bei, and many others about the sweeping ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill becoming law in Oklahoma.The new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining. We also talk about the latest inflation numbers, CME rumored to launch spot bitcoin trading, and other Bitcoin news.

We're joined by Tomer Strolight, Dom Bei and many others to talk about the exciting news of Wisconsins Pension Fund adding Bitcoin. We talk about them appearing on the "Nakamoto Portfolio Gauntlet" with Dom Bei and others a few months back, how this is the "zero to one" moment for pensions, and other Bitcoin news. We also talk with DJ Valerie about the upcoming "Bitcoin for Peace" event happening on May 25th! (Information and link below)

We're joined by Bob Burnett, P, Tomer Strolight, Dom Bei, and many others for an in-depth conversation about the importance of decentralizing mining pools, how the halving as effected miners, and "wild horse" sites. We also talk about why bitcoin is a money that doesn't require trust, the GME short squeeze, and more.

We're joined by Dante Cook and many others to talk about Bitcoin rallying back to over $63k, how Gamestop is surging again off of a tweet from "Roaring Kitty," and talk about "intrinsic value." We also talk about other Bitcoin headlines from the weekend, and more!

We're joined by Sam Callahan, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the latest Bitcoin news, and for another edition of "Swan Private Macro Friday."

We're joined by John Haar, Tomer Strolight, and many others for an in-depth conversation about how Bitcoin is entering the political scene with Donald Trump being asked about it at a speech, the repeal of the bill to allow financial firms to custody bitcoin, and Joe Biden's thoughts on the economy. We also talk about the differences between "bitcoin," and "crypto," and talk about more bitcoin news.

We’re joined by Rapha Zagury for an in-depth conversation about Swan Managed Mining which provides clients with fully segregated and dedicated mining operations, catering to their unique requirements, opportunities, and strategic advantages.

We're joined by P and many others to talk with Erin Malone, Author of the new book, "Intro to Bitcoin: Hope For A Better World." We talk to her about how the book helps combat various FUD about Bitcoin, introduces them to the lightning network, and helps educate people in a simple way about bitcoin. We also talk about some of the other events happening in Bitcoin with Chris Alaimo, Dom Bei, and Terrence Yang.