BitcoinHardTalk Episode 78

Dollar Liberation Day: Exposing the US Treasury’s Collapse
Host: Simon Dixon

Simon Dixon takes you inside the real meaning behind Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest speech. This is not about saving the economy. It is a blueprint for extracting wealth from the middle class, collapsing small business, and launching a new corporate-controlled financial system.

In this episode, Simon explains why the Tariff War is theater, how Wall Street is quietly capturing Bitcoin, why stablecoins and tokenized assets are designed to trap you, and why self-custody of Bitcoin has never been more urgent.

The financial reset is already underway. Sovereignty is not optional. It is survival.

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The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of Simon Dixon and are based on his personal interpretation of public information, including statements by Scott Bessent, the US Treasury, the IMF, and other institutions discussed. Nothing in this episode constitutes investment, tax, legal, or financial advice. This content is for informational purposes only. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making any financial decisions. Bitcoin and digital assets carry risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Host: Simon Dixon

Episode Length: 3 hours 51 minutes

Bitcoin might be flat this week — but the rest of the world is anything but. In BitcoinHardTalk Episode 77, Simon Dixon cuts through the noise and delivers a full-spectrum analysis of what’s really happening behind the dollar’s engineered collapse. This isn’t about short-term price action. It’s about global strategy, multipolar power shifts, and the AI-driven technocratic systems already being built around us.

From Trump’s 54% tariffs to the weaponization of debt markets and the reordering of the Middle East, Simon lays out a chilling but vital roadmap. He warns that unless you’re watching the capital flows, decentralizing your life, and getting out of fiat dependency — you’ll get wrecked. The episode closes with a powerful breakdown of survival strategies, followed by a raw and unfiltered Q&A from the live X Space.

Intro: Why this episode isn’t about Bitcoin price, but about global economic survival.

Trump’s Strategic Demolition: The real reason behind the 54% tariffs and who they’re designed to crush.

U.S. Debt Crisis: With $10 trillion to refinance and no buyers, is this the dollar’s final chapter?

Technocratic Playbook: AI-first, people-last — the economic model behind tariff exemptions and controlled collapse.

Middle East Realignment: How Gaza peace talks and Israel’s reconstruction mark the rise of China’s regional influence.

Who’s Funding Trump?: The three power brokers you’re not voting for — Musk, Mellon, and Adelson.

The Solution: Simon’s six-part strategy to escape fiat traps, reskill fast, and decentralize everything before it’s too late.

X Space Q&A: Live audience questions on Bitcoin custody, global capital flows, and what the average person can actually do now.

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Trump Tariff, Trade & Bitcoin Wars
Hosted by Simon Dixon

3 hours 29 minutes

In Episode 76 of BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon unpacks the full geopolitical and financial strategy behind Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs and the global stablecoin war. This isn’t just about trade. It’s about control—of capital, narratives, and your wallet.

Simon explores how the US is building a surveillance-enabled stablecoin system under the illusion of patriotism, while the EU clamps down with CBDC authoritarianism. From Elon’s AI empire and ETF-backed Bitcoin, to the proof-of-weapons network pivoting out of Gaza into Europe and the Asia-Pacific—this episode exposes the new monetary warfare shaping the future.

If you want to understand how Bitcoin fits into the collapse of the fiat Ponzi and why the Middle East is becoming the next global economic hub, you need to hear this episode. Now more than ever, opting out isn’t just an investment—it’s a necessity.

Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and the $5 trillion market shock

The rise of the US stablecoin standard vs. EU’s CBDC crackdown

BlackRock, Elon Musk, and the Mellon family’s geopolitical hedge

Bitcoin’s role in resisting AI-powered monetary control

The end of Israel’s war strategy and the GCC’s rise in the Middle East

Geopolitical fallout from October 7th and Gaza’s strategic failure

The Proof-of-Weapons Network’s pivot to financial warfare

Why global capital is repositioning around BRICS and the Gulf

The real reason governments are quietly accumulating Bitcoin

How AI, identity, and surveillance will enforce compliance

Why proof-of-work remains the final defense against technocracy

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This podcast episode was generated with the assistance of AI and is based on Simon Dixon’s live presentation in BitcoinHardTalk Episode 76. The content includes Simon’s analysis of Trump’s trade reset, stablecoin infrastructure, and shifting global power dynamics in the wake of October 7th.

The material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or political advice. Bitcoin and other digital assets carry inherent risks. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

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Date of Release: 21st March 2025
Duration: 4:08:30
Host: Simon Dixon

In Episode 75 of BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon delivers one of the most comprehensive breakdowns of global financial power in the digital age—tracing the arc from the JFK assassination to today's geopolitical chessboard and the rise of Bitcoin as a weapon of peaceful resistance.

This week, Trump re-emerges at the Digital Assets Summit, making waves in the crypto space, while the SEC attempts to define its territory on stablecoins. Meanwhile, the Fed holds rates steady—but Jerome Powell’s comments hint at darker economic realities ahead.

Simon takes it several layers deeper: uncovering the true architecture of the “Proof-of-Weapons Network”—a powerful web of military, financial, and intelligence alliances that has governed fiat dominance for decades. He connects these structures to a newly revealed JFK file drop, the Gaza invasion, and America’s growing dependency on war to maintain monetary supremacy. And at the core of it all? Bitcoin, as the open-source antidote to global tyranny.

This Week in Bitcoin, Crypto & CBDCs:

🇺🇸🇪🇺 Comparing the likely US Stablecoin Standard with the EU Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) standard, and why they both need Bitcoin Strategic Reserves.

This Week in Macro:

🌍 A full breakdown of how the fiat currency “Proof-of-Weapons” network is structured—plus key insights into the Fed’s latest moves and what they signal for the global economy.

This Week in Geopolitics:

🇺🇸🇮🇱🇵🇸🇪🇺 The JFK file drop decoded—an in-depth look at how JFK’s assassination was tied to preserving the Proof-of-Weapons network, and how those same power structures are fueling today’s global conflicts in the Middle East and Europe.

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This podcast was generated with the assistance of AI and is based on content presented by Simon Dixon in BitcoinHardTalk Episode 75. This episode covered Simon’s analysis of Bitcoin adoption, macroeconomic policy shifts, and the geopolitical power structures tied to the JFK assassination and modern warfare economies.

The views expressed in this episode reflect the analysis shared by Simon Dixon but are not financial, legal, or political advice. Bitcoin and digital assets are volatile and high-risk. Always do your own research and consult with licensed professionals before making investment decisions.

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🎙️ BitcoinHardTalk Ep. 74: Energy, Sovereign Wealth & the Bitcoin Arms Race

Host: Simon Dixon
Episode Length: 3 hours 4 minutes

The Bitcoin arms race has officially begun. In this episode of BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon breaks down how Abu Dhabi’s $2 billion investment in Binance signals a major shift in global financial power—and how sovereign wealth funds are now using Bitcoin as a strategic energy investment.

As the petrodollar and eurodollar systems weaken, the US Federal Reserve fights to maintain control, and geopolitical tensions escalate, Bitcoin is emerging as the ultimate hedge. We cover the economic warfare shaping global markets and the role of Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized finance in the new financial order.

Bitcoin, energy, geopolitics, and financial control are colliding. If you want to understand how it all ties together and why Bitcoin is becoming the most critical asset of our time, don’t miss this episode.

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Host: Simon Dixon
Episode Length: 3 hours 22 minutes 52 seconds
Release Date: 7th March 2025

This week on BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon dissects the growing divide between US Bitcoin adoption and the EU's war-driven financial strategy.

The United States has officially announced a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, signaling a shift toward proof-of-work money. Meanwhile, the European Union is pouring €800 billion into its war economy, doubling down on fiat Proof-of-Weapons spending as Germany offloads its Bitcoin holdings.

At the same time, Trump’s new executive orders and David Sacks’ crypto reserve strategy are raising concerns about asset-stripping taxpayer funds into the hands of venture capitalists. Is this a true Bitcoin hedge against the Fed, or just another pre-mined coin extraction scheme?

In geopolitics, Zelensky’s White House visit turned into a humiliation ritual, marking the moment the Ukraine proxy war was handed over to the EU. With the US shifting focus to the Middle East, tensions are escalating between Israel, Iran, and Palestine, setting the stage for a new geopolitical power struggle.

With Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs transforming global finance, Simon breaks down how these moves will impact markets, central banks, and financial sovereignty in 2025.

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Host: Simon Dixon
Episode Length: 2 hours 57 minutes 45 seconds
Release Date: 28th February 2025

Episode Summary

This week on BitcoinHardTalk, we dissect the biggest global developments shaping Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and geopolitics. Bitcoin just experienced its most significant four-day crash since the FTX collapse, sending shockwaves through leveraged investors. Meanwhile, the release of the Epstein Files has exposed deeper truths about the fiat currency Proof-of-Weapons network—something I’ve warned about for years.

At the same time, a major escalation in the Democratic Republic of Congo is unfolding, yet it remains largely ignored by mainstream media. What’s happening in the Congo is directly connected to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine/Russia and Palestine/Israel. The global chessboard is shifting—understanding these events is critical for navigating what comes next.

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BitcoinHardTalk Episode 71 – The 2025 New World Order Meeting

Host: Simon Dixon
Episode Length: 3 hours 14 minutes 4 seconds
Date of release: 21st February 2025

In this critical episode of BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon breaks down one of the most important geopolitical and macroeconomic discussions of our time—the 2025 New World Order Meeting featuring Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). This high-stakes meeting in Saudi Arabia will shape the future of global trade, energy, and financial sovereignty.

Bitcoin’s role in the retreat of the fiat system, the power struggle between BRICS and the U.S., and the battle for energy dominance is more relevant than ever. Simon explores why Bitcoin adoption is accelerating, why governments are trying to control it, and why self-custody is essential in this new financial order.

Tune in to hear how these macroeconomic shifts will impact Bitcoin, global markets, and who will emerge as the winners and losers in the coming financial reset.

How Argentina’s President Javier Milei got caught in a $4 billion meme coin rug pull instead of advancing Bitcoin adoption.

Why the SEC’s retreat in its case against Coinbase is a redirection, not a victory.

How BlackRock, JPMorgan, and banking elites are trying to centralize Bitcoin through ETFs and institutional custody.

Why self-custody and Lightning Network adoption are more important than ever to resist financial gatekeeping.

Why Trump, Putin, and MBS are meeting to discuss a restructured global order.

How this meeting will decide who controls oil, trade routes, and rare earth minerals.

Why Europe is the biggest loser in this shift as it remains economically tied to U.S. policies.

How a new BRICS reserve currency backed by commodities could challenge the U.S. dollar.

How Saudi Arabia is negotiating between BRICS and the U.S. for energy and economic dominance.

Why Russia is pushing for energy normalization with Europe in exchange for sanctions relief.

How China’s exclusion from the Saudi summit signals a major shift in global alliances.

What a two-state solution for Palestine means for Middle East geopolitics.

Why Bitcoin remains the only neutral, decentralized financial asset in the world.

How a Bitcoin strategic reserve could provide the U.S. an alternative to fiat collapse.

How the Gulf nations could use Bitcoin mining to convert energy into digital reserves.

Why Europe must embrace Bitcoin or risk being left behind.

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Podcast Show Notes – BitcoinHardTalk Episode 70

BitcoinHardTalk Episode 70: Bitcoin, Geopolitics & USAID’s Dirty Money

🎙️ Host: Simon Dixon
📅 Episode Release Date: 14th February 2025
⏳ Episode Length: 2:50:33

The global financial empire is collapsing in real time. The United States is retreating from global dominance, BRICS is rising, Saudi Arabia is brokering peace, and the fiat system is imploding under unsustainable debt.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin is becoming the reserve asset of choice for corporations, hedge funds, and even U.S. state governments. But as Bitcoin adoption accelerates, Wall Street is flooding in—pushing ETFs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets to control the next phase of the financial system.

This episode of BitcoinHardTalk dives deep into:

The transition is happening now. Will you front-run the collapse, or will you wake up too late?

✅ This Week in Bitcoin – Bitcoin is no longer an outsider asset. Public companies, hedge funds, and even U.S. states are allocating BTC. Meanwhile, Wall Street is pushing ETFs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets to maintain control over digital finance.

✅ This Week in Macro – The U.S. economy is in freefall. With a $2.1 trillion budget deficit and $14 trillion in debt to refinance, America is deliberately weakening the dollar as BRICS nations hoard gold and Bitcoin.

✅ This Week in Geopolitics – The Trump-Putin axis emerges as Saudi Arabia brokers peace in Ukraine and Palestine. Meanwhile, the deep state is moving toward AI-controlled financial systems, using stablecoins and digital governance to replace traditional monetary policy.

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Host: Simon Dixon – Bitcoin OG, Angel Investor, and CEO & Co-Founder of Bnk To The Future. Simon has invested in over 100 Bitcoin companies, including Bitstamp, Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, Robinhood, BitPay, Blockchain.io, and more.

Episode Length: 🕒 3:27:58
Episode Title: 🇬🇱🇵🇸🇵🇦 Why Greenland, Gaza & Panama Need Bitcoin Reserves 

The U.S. is escalating its economic warfare, targeting key regions for resource control and financial influence. But why is Greenland suddenly in play? Why is Panama under pressure? And why did Trump bomb Somalia? 

As the world shifts toward de-dollarization, nations are being forced to pick sides. Will Bitcoin become the ultimate neutral reserve asset, or will governments tighten their grip on financial control?

🔹 Greenland’s resource war – Why the U.S. suddenly wants control over its oil and rare earth minerals
🔹 Gaza’s economic struggles – Could Bitcoin-backed reserves free the region from IMF dependency?
🔹 Panama’s trade war – How the U.S. and China are fighting over one of the world’s most strategic trade routes
🔹 Trump’s economic war – What his latest policies mean for global finance and Bitcoin adoption
🔹 Somalia’s bombing – Was it really about terrorism, or is there another agenda behind U.S. intervention?
🔹 The Bitcoin alternative – Why more countries are looking at Bitcoin reserves as a hedge against economic manipulation

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