We catch up on the latest Bitcoin news and talk about Jason Lowery's video from the Bitcoin meetup in Massachusetts. Then Max DeMarco, aka "Plebmusic", joins us to talk about his films "The Silent Bitcoin Revolution in Africa" and "How Bitcoin Changed an Entire Nation". Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www.swanbitco...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 257
We're joined by Steven Lubka, John Haar, Terrance Yang and Sam Callahan for another edition of Swan Private Macro Friday! We discuss the latest CPI report, the SEC charging Gemini and Genesis with selling unregistered securities, how bitcoin is unstoppable (even if there is no internet) and more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sam Callahan Twitter: https://twitter.com/samcallah John Haar Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_at_swan Terrance Yang T...
Jan 13, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 256
Swan Private Managing Director and former Wall St Portfolio Manger, John Haar join us to talk about his latest article, "Why a Fixed Supply Money Does Not Lead to Economic Catastrophe". We dive into how Bitcoin will change the way credit is used, how an elastic money supply is not needed to drive economic growth and a roundtable discussion around the article with Tone Vays, Greg Foss, Dr.Jeff and Joe Carlasare. Connect with John: Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_at_swan "Why a Fixed Supply Mone...
Jan 12, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 255
The Café Bitcoin crew and friends breakdown the latest Bitcoin news and discuss Yuval Noah Harari's comments regarding "taxing ideas" with Christine Lagarde, Coinbase layoffs, the rumor that Elon is releasing a digital Twitter token and more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/ Hello and welcom...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 254
We're joined by Rob Hamilton and Becca Rubenfeld to talk about how their company Anchorwatch is revolutionizing insurance on Bitcoin and digital commodities in cold storage, serving businesses, HNWs and individual customers. We got in-depth on how the company was founded, what makes it different from traditional custody set ups and more. We also catch up on the latest Bitcoin news with Tone Vays and Dr.Jeff and talk about the DCG drama. Join the Café Bitcoin Telegram: T.Me/CafeBitcoinClub Connec...
Jan 10, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 253
Stephan Livera and Tomer Strolight join us for this edition of "Bitcoin Beginner Q&A", we answer questions from the audience and our telegram on some of the most important questions in Bitcoin. We also discuss Peter Zeihan's comments on the Joe Rogan Podcast, and breakdown why he is incorrect about Bitcoin and what makes a good money. Join us in the Café Bitcoin Telegram: T.ME/CafeBitcoinClub Connect with Café Bitcoin Host and Guests: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk T...
Jan 09, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 252
Swan Private Team members and Lead Research Analyst, Sam Callahan, Steven Lubka and Terrance Yang join Greg Foss, Dr.Jeff, Joe Carlasare for an exciting edition of "Swan Private Macro Friday" we discuss the latest in global macro, bitcoin news, how we see the economic recession playing out and more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sam Callahan Twitter: https://twitter.com/samcallah Terrance Yang Twitter: https://twitter.com/TYonClubhouse Steven ...
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 251
Fran Finney, wife of bitcoin legend Hal Finney joins us to talk about Hal's Life, her work with Asher Garfinkel in fighting ALS with the "Running Bitcoin Challenge". Fran and Asher go in-depth on what Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is, how bitcoin has changed their lives and more. We also cover the bitcoin news at the beginning of the show and talk about the mining incentives with a fixed supply unit such as Bitcoin. Guest Information: Fran Finney: https:...
Jan 05, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 250
Tone Vays, Joe Carlasare, Greg Foss, Sam Callahan and the Café Bitcoin Crew break down the latest Bitcoin news! We breakdown the Winklevoss' open letter the DCG / Genesis and GBTC drama, Core Scientific mining, SBF asks judges to keep his bail guarantors secret and how Dr.Jordan Peterson is on Connect with Alex: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https...
Jan 04, 2023•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 249
Happy Bitcoin Genesis Day! And Happy New Year Café Bitcoiners! We kick this new year off talking about the anniversary of the Genesis Block, chancellor on the brink of second bailout, Satoshi Nakmoto and more! We share our final thoughts on 2022 and discuss what we're most looking forward to in 2023 and what we anticipate the Bitcoin price and adoption to look like this year. We are joined by Tomer Strolight, Tone Vays, Dr.Jeff and many more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: htt...
Jan 03, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 248
We wrap up the Café Bitcoin 2022 with an end of the year special with some of the best minds in bitcoin! Cory Klippsten, Dr.Jeff, Sam Callahan, Pubby, Anders and many more. We talk about the moments and people that most inspired us in 2022 and discuss some of the things we're most looking forward to in 2023! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bi...
Dec 30, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 247
On todays episode of Café Bitcoin we're joined by Nico from Simply Bitcoin and others to talk about the latest bitcoin news! We are also joined by Olu and Jeremey from "Satoshi's Journal" to talk about the projects they're working on, how they're building the educational tool in Nigeria at Bitcoiner Village and more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with th...
Dec 29, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 246
Surprise Guest Host, Nico from Simply Bitcoin joins us today to talk about, "Fix the Money, Fix the World"! We're joined by Dr.Jeff, Tomer Strolight, Jason Brett and more to talk about the how they see the first quarter of next year will look like, thoughts on regulation and Bitcoin adoption. We also discuss Michael Saylor recent Macrostrategy Bitcoin purchase and other bitcoin news. Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today...
Dec 28, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 245
We cover the latest bitcoin news and discuss the block rewards, mining incentives in the future with Mr.Hodl, Neil Jacobs and many others. We are then joined by Matej from Status who discusses with us his product and how theyre making it easy to earn sats back on your purchases! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www....
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 244
Terrance Yang from the Swan team joins us as our special host to discuss the new social media app "Nostr". We also discuss the holiday weekend and some of the best bitcoin moments from 2022. We then discuss the latest bitcoin news and what separates Bitcoin from real estate and other assets. Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App:...
Dec 26, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 243
We're joined by BTC Sessions to talk about his upcoming "Why Are We Bullish" Christmas Special! Airing today, December 23rd at 5pmEST, you'll hear from many of the most prolific bitcoiners in the space discussing what they were most bullish about for 2022 and what they look most forward to in 2023. We also have a macro update from Dr.Jeff and speak with the Swan Private Macro team, John Haar, Steven Lubka, Sam Callahan and Terrance Yang! Happy Holidays everyone!! Guest Info: BTC Sessions Twitter...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 242
We cover the latest bitcoin news and discuss the purposed "Omnibus Bill". We also have Edward from Bitcoin Day join us to talk about his upcoming conference in Naples, Flordia and more! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/ Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitc...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 241
We're joined by Joe Burnett, Lead Analyst and Mitchell Askew from the Blockware team to discuss the 2023 economic forecast for bitcoin, global macro and more. We're also joined by Dr.Jeff to talk for a Q&A and cover the latest Bitcoin news! Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/ Hello and welc...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 240
Matt McClintock and Paul Tarantino join us for this in-depth conversation on how to save your wealth in bitcoin and ensure that it can be passed down for generations to come. We discuss the importance of having a Bitcoin trust, the best ways to get that set up, inheritance plan for your loved ones and solutions to store your bitcoin. We also discuss the latest macro trends with Dr.Jeff and the latest bill from congress. Guest Info: Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulSTarantino Matt's Twitte...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 239
Alex Gladstein joins Sam Callahan for this special recording on Swan Bitcoin Spaces. They discuss Alex's experience at "The African Bitcoin Conference", his recent piece around the IMF and World Bank and how Bitcoin continues to be used as a tool for freedom around the world. Guest Info: Sam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gladstein Alex's Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk "Check Your Financial Privilege": https://www.amazon.com/Check-Your-Financial-Privilege-Gladstein/dp/B09V2NM9VJ Swan ...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 238
We're joined by Stephan Livera and Tomer Strolight for this edition of Bitcoin Beginner Q&A where we dive into some of the most important questions around bitcoin, talk about the best ways to store your bitcoin, some of the best educational resources such as, apps, articles, books and more. Link to Bitcoin Canon: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/ Guest Information: Stephan Livera Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephanlivera Stephan's Podcast: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/livera/ Tomer Stroligh...
Dec 19, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 237
We're joined by Greg Foss, Lawrence Lepard, James Lavish, Dr.Jeff Ross and Preston Pysh for this edition of "MacroStrategy"! We discuss the latest FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried fiasco, how many exchanges and counter parties were running fractional reserve Ponzi schemes in the crypto space and differences between Bitcoin and Crypto. We also discuss the debt burden that the Fed is currently dealing with and the math behind why it has turned into a debt spiral. Guests Twitter's: Greg Foss: https://twitter...
Dec 15, 2022•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 236
Lead Analyst at Swan Bitcoin, Sam Callahan joins us to talk about his recent detailed report on how, in many ways, this crypto contagion began is now reaching a crescendo with GBTC, Genesis and Digital Currency Group (link below). We also discuss the latest purposed bill from Elizabeth Warren and other Senators and touch on Sam Bankman-Fried and the hearings that went on yesterday. Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sam Callahan Twitter: https://tw...
Dec 14, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 235
We cover the breaking news from last night on how Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas for criminal fraud and money laundering. We breakdown the news, speculate on what may happen going forward and discuss the differences between crypto and Bitcoin. We also talk about the importances of holding your own keys and taking your bitcoin off exchanges. We then follow up the day with a Bitcoin beginner Q&A. Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk ...
Dec 13, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 234
We cover the latest Bitcoin news with the Café Bitcoin crew, Greg Foss, Tone Vays, Tomer Strolight and more! Then we dive into the KYC vs Non KYC debate! We're then joined by Julian from Apollosats.com to talk about how they're review products you love while earning Bitcoin. Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Sign up for Swan Private today: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/ "Buy, Learn and Earn" with the Swan Bitcoin Mobile App: https://www.swan...
Dec 12, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 233
BTC Sessions joins us for a conversation about his latest tutorial, "Start 9 Embassy: Bitcoin Node and Personal Server", on his Youtube Chanel, "BTC Sessions". We discuss the importance of protecting your data, securing your privacy and how Start 9 and BTC Sessions are making it easier for you to learn about these methods of data storage. We're then joined by Steven Lubka, Sam Callahan, John Haar and Terrance Yang to discuss how credit creation is not a form of growth. They walk through the hist...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 232
We talk with the Café Bitcoin Crew, Wicked, TC, Ant and more about the best tips and tactics to ensure you have a pleasant experience when diving into Bitcoin home mining. We talk about what machines you should look for, how to best maintain them and weighing the opportunity cost vs buying bitcoin spot. We then welcome on Juan from Light Sats to talk about how his company is making it easier for you to orange pill your friends and family. Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to ...
Dec 08, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 231
We're joined by John Ely from Bold Bitcoin to discuss how their making it easier for you to use bitcoin day to day! Bold Bitcoin is a credit card that allow you to spend dollars from a line of credit on your bitcoin, hold your own keys and earn bitcoin when you spend. We also discuss the latest Bitcoin news with the Café Bitcoin crew and more! Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy and learn about Bitcoin. We’re excited to announce we ar...
Dec 07, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 230
We're joined by Matej, CEO of Tweetoshi, a new app that is integrating the Twitter platform with Bitcoin! Get paid sats just by tweeting, you can earn sats and send sats via commenting or liking posts. Then withdraw it to your wallet! Before they join us, we discuss the latest bitcoin news with Tone Vays, American Hodl, Brady Swenson, Tomer Strolight and more! We discuss the importance of removing your bitcoin from exchanges and the bitcoin news from Africa. Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 229
We're joined by Natalie Smolenski of the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Sam Callahan, Lead Analyst at Swan Bitcoin to discuss the issues with instituting Central Bank Digital Currencies and what makes Bitcoin different. We also talk about how modern monetary theory is extremely flawed, how the government intends to implement cbdc's via universal basic income laws and why a bitcoin standard is the best path forward to freedom from money controlled by the state. Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin...
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 228