Natalie Brunell is joined by Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, to discuss how they’re building secure custody and insurance solutions for Bitcoin. Topics discussed include: The risks of holding Bitcoin Technical aspects of Bitcoin custody (beginner-friendly) Inheritance planning How AnchorWatch combines technology with traditional insurance to protect your Bitcoin for the long term ---- Guest Bio: Becca Rubenfeld is the COO and Co-founder of AnchorWatch, providing regulated property an...
Apr 10, 2025•44 min•Season 4Ep. 366
In this episode with Anthony Pompliano "Pomp", we discuss: Why Pomp sees tariffs as a positive, especially long term for working class Americans The problem of two Americas: the ultra wealthy and those struggling to get by Is Trump executing the tariffs the right way? Pomp forecasts all-time highs in stocks and Bitcoin later in 2025 Can we have high tariffs, re-shore manufacturing AND be global reserve currency? Natalie expresses doubt on this theory ---- Guest Bio: Anthony Pompliano is the Foun...
Apr 08, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 364
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Global Markets Tank as Trade War Escalates Are Tariffs a Positive or Negative Thing for U.S. Economy and Working Class? Secretary Bessent Predicts “Grand Economic Reordering" Macro Update on Stocks, Gold, Bitcoin Fidelity Unveils No-Fee Bitcoin IRA ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bi...
Apr 07, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 364
Natalie Brunell is joined by prominent analyst Luke Gromen to share a critical macro update on the U.S. economy, the debt spiral, and what it means for gold and Bitcoin. He explains why the current path is unsustainable—and how investors can prepare. Topics covered include: - Why cutting government spending could crash the economy The dangerous “order of operations” policymakers are ignoring How gold, and eventually Bitcoin, could replace U.S. Treasuries as reserve assets Why Wall Street is in d...
Apr 03, 2025•49 min•Season 4Ep. 363
Natalie Brunell is joined by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to discuss the future of Bitcoin and digital assets, from passing landmark legislation to establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. They explore how recent policy shifts, including The BITCOIN Act and stablecoin regulations could reshape the U.S. financial system—reducing debt, securing monetary freedom, and reinforcing dollar dominance. ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is...
Apr 01, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 362
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump Family Launches Bitcoin Mining Venture with Hut8 NYDIG Acquires Crusoe's Bitcoin Mining Operation Congress Fast-Tracking Stablecoin Bills to Enforce Dollar Dominance GameStop Finds the Bitcoin Cheat Code BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intr...
Mar 31, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 361
In this Coin Stories episode, Natalie Brunell is joined by Eric Yakes to discuss: His company's 150-page research report, "The Bitcoin Ecosystem 2024 Annual Report": https://epochvc.io/pdf/Epoch-Bitcoin-Ecosystem-Report-2024.pdf Bullish momentum for Bitcoin What would happen if the top 10 public companies invested in Bitcoin Why Bitcoin will compete with gold in the reserves of nation states Institutional and retail adoption Will Bitcoin be papered over through fractional reserve banking? Bitcoi...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 360
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: SEC Confirms Bitcoin Mining is Not a Security Transaction OCC to End Reputation Risk Exams Amid Backlash Survey Shows 85% of Institutional Investors Increased BTC Allocation Bo Hines: “We [U.S. government] want as much BTC as we can get.” ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonu...
Mar 24, 2025•8 min•Season 4Ep. 359
Natalie Brunell sits down with Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management, to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin adoption at the corporate and institutional level. They cover: How wealth advisors’ views on Bitcoin have shifted post-election Why fewer than half of advisors can’t discuss Bitcoin with clients yet Institutions realizing they are short Bitcoin with zero allocation Why Bitwise doesn’t see BlackRock as a competitor The growing role of stablecoins and why they’re a government p...
Mar 19, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 358
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Gold Sets a New All-time High of $3K as Global Uncertainty Surges Bitcoin Securities Market is Booming as Institutional BTC Adoption Accelerates EU Planning to Seize Citizens’ Savings Threatening Individual Property Rights Trader Predicts $84K Bitcoin Price to the Dollar—Now He’s Calling for $444K ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini ...
Mar 18, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 357
In this conversation with Bloomberg's James Seyffart, we discuss: The historic performance of spot Bitcoin ETFs ETF inflows and outflows ETF liquidity race -- is BlackRock's IBIT king? High performing ETFs Institutional adoption of Bitcoin ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass t...
Mar 13, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 356
In this episode with macro expert James Lavish, we discuss: Bitcoin's recent price volatility: is BTC being suppressed or manipulated? Evidence of hedge funds "piling" into Bitcoin How a small allocation to Bitcoin will turbocharge the 60/40 portfolio ---- Guest Bio: Bio: 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: www.x.com/jameslavish...
Mar 11, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 355
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: Asset Prices Are Crashing, Recession Fears Loom: Is it a Plan to Bring Down 10 YR? The U.S. Government Establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Government Won't Sell Bitcoin But May Sell Altcoins Crypto Czar David Sacks Explains Why Bitcoin is Special ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product Lin...
Mar 10, 2025•9 min•Season 4Ep. 354
In this conversation with Michael Mo, founder and CEO of KULR Technology Group, we discuss: His journey in the tech industry The challenges of taking a company public KULR technology is currenly on Mars! The strategic decision to adopt Bitcoin as a core part of KULR's corporate strategy and the importance of maximizing shareholder value The role of BTC yield ---- Guest Bio: Michael Mo is the CEO and Founder of KULR Technology Group, trying to build a world-leading energy management platform acce...
Mar 07, 2025•34 min•Season 4Ep. 353
In this episode with Casa co-founder and CSO of Casa we discuss: Bitcoin address "poisoning" aimed at stealing your assets! Recent hacks, scams and threats in crypto ecosystem How did ByBit exchange get hacked for $1.4 billion? How to protect yourself with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie Kidnapping and ransom concerns Making your identity more private online Sign up for our free security webinar on 3/6/25: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kp2bk2OeT4ubn8YYswXM9A#/registration ---- Gu...
Mar 05, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 352
In this episode with Metaplanet Founder & CEO Simon Gerovich we discuss: The origin story of Metaplanet, the #1 public stock in 2024 Why Metaplanet adopted the Bitcoin Standard (Michael Saylor helped!) Why more companies haven't adopted Bitcoin (yet) What makes Simon nervous about Bitcoin $1 Million/Bitcoin Price Target ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of...
Mar 04, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 351
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: Bitcoin Rebounds After Bull Market Correction President Trump Posts About U.S. Crypto Reserve BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio Bybit Hit by One of Crypto’s Largest Hacks ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inher...
Mar 03, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 350
In this episode with Larry Lepard we discuss: Getting his X account hacked and recent social engineering schemes His cinema-worthy moment standig up in front of centrals bankers at HBS How money printing destroyed the fabric of America His new book, The Big Print and how many more 'prints' our nation can survive Why most people are wrong about politics on both sides The future of Bitcoin as sound money Buy The Big Print: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWKLX9J7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzameri07b-20&crea...
Feb 27, 2025•45 min•Season 4Ep. 349
In this episode featuring Eva Vlaardingerbroek, we discuss the following topics: European free speech faces serious new threats Expressing dissenting opinions can lead to arrests and legal problems Collectivism can trample individual freedoms for the ‘greater good’ Bitcoin challenges government attempts to censor and control Bitcoin helps counter corruption and systemic inflation Government-driven inflation reduces purchasing power significantly Financial struggles hinder women’s choices; econom...
Feb 25, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 348
In this episode with Dr. Ron Paul, we discuss: Government waste and fraud How some elected officials are worth $50 million on a $200,000 salary Does the U.S. have all the gold it claims to? Auditing the Fed, Fort Knox and all government agencies Bitcoin and cryptocurrency The U.S. dollar's reserve currency status Why Ron has optimism about the future ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and accelerat...
Feb 21, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: 2025: The Year of the Bitcoin Treasury Company? A closer look at instutional adoption of Bitcoin based on recent 13F filings Czech Central Banker tweets about Bitcoin vs crypto Fold goes public and much more! ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative cus...
Feb 20, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 346
In this episode with Brian Estes, we discuss: The BitBonds White Paper Could U.S. pay off its debt with Bitcoin? Price models show Bitcoin is undervalued What did Brian spend 50 bitcoin on?? ---- Guest Bio: Brian Estes is the CIO of Off the Chain Capital, a General Partner investor of Polychain, and executive producer of the movie, "God Bless Bitcoin." Follow Brian on X and read his two-page white paper on US Treasury BitBonds at https://x.com/brianestes32 ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius ...
Feb 18, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 345
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: Will Tether have to sell its Bitcoin? VanEck: Bitcoin reserve bills at state level could spark $23B in demand Government ppending surges 15% year-over-year Where more than 60% of government spending is going A16z’s Brian Quintenz to be nominated for CFTC Chair ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentione...
Feb 14, 2025•9 min•Season 4Ep. 344
In this episode with attorney Paula Pendley, we discuss: - Legal concerns in Bitcoin Nuisance lawsuits filed against Bitcoin miners Bitcoin value proposition for the mainstream audience ---- Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- G...
Feb 13, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 343
In this conversation, Col. Douglas MacGregor provides a critical analysis of the Trump administration's performance, particularly in domestic and foreign policy. We cover: Pervasive corruption within the government The inefficacy of institutions like USAID Challenges facing the Department of Defense The need for significant budget cuts, especially in defense spending Potential for economic collapse also explores the potential The importance of gold and Bitcoin as safe havens, and the implication...
Feb 11, 2025•43 min•Season 4Ep. 342
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: Trump Signs Order to Create U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund David Sacks: “Stablecoins Could Lower Long-term Rates” Czech Republic Ends Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin FDIC to Update Crypto Banking Guidelines and more! ---- Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- Natalie’s Promotional Links: Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (...
Feb 07, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 341
In this episode with Commercial Litigator Joe Carlasare, we discuss: Why there are two economic realities at the same time in America Wealth gap widening and the strain on young people Trump's Executive Order on Crypto and SBR Stablecoins and demand for U.S. Debt Bitcoin for the average person Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI powered, education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more at https://ww...
Feb 06, 2025•54 min•Season 4Ep. 340
In this episode with analyst Sam Callahan we discuss: Will DOGE be effective in cutting government spending to shrink debt? Are we headed toward a deflationary crash or an inflationary crash? Fiscal policy vs monetary policy and what fiscal dominance really means Is the U.S. in a fiscal crisis? Why the haves are thriving and the have-nots are struggling Can we cut entitlement spending? Trump's proposal to cut income taxes Growing our way out of debt and how Bitcoin can be a tool to tackle nation...
Feb 03, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 339
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: A New Era for Stablecoins: Tether Is Coming to Bitcoin Fed’s Powell: “Banks Can Serve Crypto Customers” MicroStrategy to Launch New Perpetual Preferred Stock ($STRK) ---- Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: USD-Denominated Stablecoin Total Volume Lightning Labs Announces Tether Inte...
Jan 31, 2025•10 min•Season 4Ep. 338
In this episode with Strike CEO Jack Mallers, we discuss: Corporate lobbying threatening a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Should the U.S. embrace a reserve of digital assets? Jack's viral comments about $XRP and Ripple The future of regulation in crypto DeepSeek AI and current market volatility ---- Bio: Jack Mallers is the founder and CEO of Strike, a global Bitcoin financial services app allowing users to buy, sell or send Bitcoin over the Lightning Network. Follow Jack on X and watch his emer...
Jan 29, 2025•48 min•Season 4Ep. 337
