Originally recorded as a live X Space and now available as a podcast episode: SALT CEO Hunter Albright joins Bitcoin Magazine’s Mark Mason and host Isaiah Austin to dissect Europe’s accelerating Bitcoin adoption. From MiCA’s regulatory tailwind to nation-state strategic reserves and the surge in BTC-backed lending, this discussion cuts through the noise on where real momentum is building.

Europe is outpacing Asia and the US in institutional Bitcoin integration, with small businesses quietly converting revenue to BTC for fast liquidity—no banks required. As digital IDs roll out in the UK, Bitcoin emerges as the clean opt-out for true financial sovereignty. Hunter breaks down SALT’s collateralized lending: no credit checks, Shield protection against liquidation, and borrowing against BTC as the smarter path to wealth acceleration. Europe’s HODL-lend-treasury hybrid is quietly shaping up as the blueprint for the next bull cycle.

In this episode of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the conversation turns to the accelerating game theory of institutional adoption—why major banks, asset managers, and policymakers now find it strategically necessary to engage with Bitcoin. From JP Morgan’s acceptance of bitcoin as collateral to shifting credit dynamics and liquidity constraints, the panel unpacks how traditional finance is being pulled, not pushed, into digital monetary infrastructure.But with adoption comes risk. As bitcoin transitions from a counter-institutional asset to a core financial instrument, questions of governance, regulatory capture, and monetary independence take center stage. Is Bitcoin’s integration into Wall Street a validation of its inevitability—or a test of its principles? This episode examines both the bullish structural forces and the subtle dangers behind Bitcoin’s institutional era.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Bessent Tweets & Bitcoin Headlines: Institutions Have Arrived01:20 - Samourai Wallet Sentencing10:00 – JP Morgan Accepts Bitcoin as Collateral - Implications15:00 – Bitcoin as Global Collateral20:00 – The Overton Window Shift in Finance27:00 – Institutional Accumulation and Market Dynamics34:00 – Market Structure and the Role of ETFs40:00 – The Changing Face of Bitcoin Ownership47:00 – Risks of Institutional Capture52:00 – Bitcoin as a Tool for Freedom58:00 – The BPI Mission

#Bitcoin #InstitutionalAdoption #WallStreet #JPmorgan #CorporateFinance #BitcoinPolicyHour #BTC #DigitalAssets #BitcoinCollateral #FinancialInnovation #MacroFinance #BitcoinStrategy #CFOInsights #TreasuryManagement #MonetaryPolicy #GlobalFinance #BitcoinRegulation #CryptoMarkets #LiquidityCrisis #gametheory DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Germany’s Bitcoin transformation is underway. In this episode of Bitcoin for Corporations host Pierre Rochard sits down with Garry Krugljakow, CEO of the German fintech-turned-Bitcoin-treasury company aifinyo. Together, they unpack how a publicly listed firm in Europe’s largest economy is pioneering a new corporate model merging technology, sound money, and balance-sheet strategy. With Germany’s favorable tax structure, deep capital markets, and a growing Bitcoin-savvy population, aifinyo’s pivot signals the beginning of a continental shift toward a Bitcoin-based financial future.

As traditional finance converges with digital hard money, this conversation reveals how Europe’s business landscape could evolve over the next decade — from fintech innovation to full corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Strategy (MSTR) just reported Q3 earnings, and this episode breaks down the most important developments shaping the future of the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury company. Host Pierre Rochard and producer Spencer Nichols dive into the numbers, the updated capital strategy, and how the “BTC Refinery Model” is redefining corporate balance sheets in the Bitcoin era.

We explore why MSTR raised the STRC dividend to 10.5% at the same time the Federal Reserve is cutting rates, and what this counter-cyclical move signals about Strategy’s ambitions. The discussion also clarifies the difference between leverage and amplification—a point many investors still misunderstand—and why preferred equity has become the cornerstone of Saylor’s approach to harnessing bitcoin’s volatility for equity holders rather than fighting it. And finally, they discuss the B- credit rating conferred to Strategy by S&P, and what this means for the future of bitcoin-backed credit instruments.

In episode 19 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.

From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin’s security to how the conflict between stablecoins and traditional banking might change the future of money — the BPI team analyzes the shifting political economy of Bitcoin.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Quantum & Satoshi’s Coins

00:31 – Welcome to Bitcoin Policy Hour

01:20 – DeFi Leak Derails D.C. Negotiations

04:15 – Capitol Hill Fallout: Self-Custody, Code, and Crypto Regulation

13:21 – Fed ‘Skinny Accounts’: Stablecoin Access to Central Banking

27:47 – Narrow Banking Debate: Could Stablecoins Replace Banks?

33:12 – Cuomo’s Crypto Play & New York’s BitLicense Experiment

39:48 – Trump Pardons CZ: Political Conflicts and Binance’s Global Reach

46:00 – Quantum Computing, National Security & Bitcoin Encryption Risks

53:56 – Closing Thoughts: Bitcoin Policy Institute Updates & Next Week’s Outlook

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Méliuz ($CASH3) — a leading Brazilian e-commerce platform with 42+ million users — has transformed itself and become the country's first bitcoin treasury company. In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Méliuz Chairman Israel Salmen and Director of Bitcoin Strategy Mason Foard to break down how they took a zombie company and turned it into a growing bitcoin-backed business.

They explore Méliuz's market crash and its subsequent re-invention inspired by Strategy (MSTR), and how the regulatory and financial backdrop of the Brazilian market (high inflation and high interest rates) presents unique opportunities and challenges for corporate bitcoin adoption.

Chapters:
00:00 – From IPO to Bitcoin: The Méliuz Origin Story
01:30 – Méliuz's Core Business Explained
04:43 – Market Collapse to BTC Treasury Transformation
10:34 – Mason Foard: Méliuz Director of BTC Strategy
15:45 – Brazil’s Macro Landscape: Challenges & Opportunities
22:05 – Derivative Strategies & Capital Efficiency
29:06 – Brazil's Crypto Regulation and Tax Policy
32:59 – Fintech + Bitcoin: Integrating Treasury and Digital Banking
39:12 – Risk Management & Long-Term Bitcoin Strategy Outlook
40:44 – Closing Thoughts

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#Bitcoin #Meliuz #BitcoinForCorporations #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #BTC #BrazilBitcoin #BitcoinStrategy #MSTR #Inflation #HedgeAgainstInflation #BitcoinStock #CryptoMarkets #BalanceSheet #PierreRochard #Hyperbitcoinization #FiatDebasement #EmergingMarkets #CASH3 #Fintech #Ecommerce #BitcoinEducation

Isabella Santos sits down with Ian Carroll to unpack Bitcoin as a tool for sovereignty and privacy in a world of corporate power and surveillance. Ian traces his path from GameStop to crypto to a Bitcoin-first mindset, and explains why the 21M cap, culture, and consensus matter. They discuss KYC/CBDCs, institutional capture risks, stablecoins, and whether we’ll separate money and state in our lifetimes. ⭐⚔️ SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #ad Connect with Ian Carroll on X: https://x.com/iancarrollshowConnect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg30:00 Bitcoin creates sovereignty & freedom—why it matters0:34 “How has Bitcoin changed how you think about money?” (GameStop → crypto → Bitcoin-first)2:12 Who owns everything? BlackRock/Vanguard, voting rights & corporate power5:27 Could institutions capture Bitcoin? Price, sentiment & code governance concerns6:39 Biggest long-term threat: influence over the 21M cap & media narratives8:38 Hard cap, consensus, and KYC/CBDC privacy risks10:39 How to fight back: speech, media, and “exit” by buying Bitcoin12:56 Thoughts on stablecoins: multipolar world, free markets vs regulation15:09 Will we separate money and state in our lifetime? Tech, culture, and optimism17:16 Is money the root of all evil? The “ease” trap & human nature20:54 Would a Bitcoin standard erase corruption? Auditability, dark money & realistic change22:30 Give citizens Bitcoin literacy—learn, change, separate money & state (closing)#Bitcoin #BitcoinBackstage #IsabellaSantos #IanCarroll #Sovereignty #Privacy #21M #KYC #CBDC #FreedomTech #Auditability #DarkMoney #Corruption #Stablecoins #FreeMarkets #FreeSpeech #DigitalSovereignty #SeparationOfMoneyAndState #BitcoinCulture #SoundMoney #OpenSource #Education #OptOut #Build

In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard is joined by Khing Oei, Founder and CEO of Treasury, to unpack one of the most important macro theses in modern finance: how Bitcoin is evolving beyond "digital gold" to become the capital base layer of the global economy — and why that shift could disrupt credit markets at their core.

Oei shares his expertise in credit markets and distressed asset investing, breaking down why Bitcoin treasury companies exist while gold treasury companies never emerged, and how equity issuance, regulatory arbitrage, and balance sheet engineering are accelerating institutional Bitcoin adoption. The conversation explores how securitized Bitcoin products and corporate treasury structures could unlock a massive wave of demand — creating a reflexive feedback loop that transforms balance sheets, yield curves, and global capital flows.

You’ll also learn how Europe’s regulatory landscape and tax treatment are shaping the next phase of Bitcoin-backed credit, why companies like MicroStrategy pioneered this model, and how future corporate issuers could become engines of structural demand far larger than ETFs or retail investors.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Bitcoin vs. Gold – The Treasury Debate

00:55 – Treasury: Going Public in Amsterdam

01:23 – From Goldman Sachs to Bitcoin: Khing Oei

03:04 – Why Bitcoin Treasury Companies Exist — And Gold Never Will

07:45 – Scaling the Bitcoin Treasury Model: Balance Sheet Engineering Explained

14:12 – Preferred Shares, Perpetuals, and the Rise of Bitcoin-Backed Credit

21:38 – Equity vs. Debt: Strategic Capital Structure on a Bitcoin Standard

28:04 – Investor Appetite and Yield Dynamics in Bitcoin-Backed Instruments

34:52 – Building a Bitcoin Ecosystem: Media, Events, and Network Effects

41:10 – Corporate Treasuries: Driving Reflexive Demand

48:03 – The Path to Institutional Maturity: From Treasury Strategy to Financial Products

54:45 – Macro Shifts: European Pension Funds and Fixed Income Culture

1:02:00 – Regulatory Arbitrage in Europe?

1:04:03 – Europe’s Fiscal Health and Bond Yields: Macro Forces Fueling the Bitcoin Era

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

In this exclusive Bitcoin Conference interview, legendary entrepreneur and real estate mogul Grant Cardone shares his bold new investment thesis: merging institutional real estate with Bitcoin.

Cardone breaks down his powerful formula for wealth — get it, keep it, multiply it — and explains why he’s using cash-flowing property to dollar-cost average into Bitcoin without needing to "buy" it outright. He also discusses how renters are effectively buying Bitcoin for his investors, why most people misunderstand wealth creation, and how his model will onboard millions of people into Bitcoin without them ever realizing it.

From critiques of the middle-class mindset to his hottest takes on Bitcoin adoption and Michael Saylor’s approach, this is one of Cardone’s most candid conversations ever.

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Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Formula for Money & Attention02:31 – Renters Buying Bitcoin: Dollar-Cost Averaging Strategy04:25 – The Wealth Creation Myth vs. Reality06:19 – Printing Money & Why the Rich Still Get Richer08:04 – How to Get, Keep, and Multiply Money10:34 – Advice for the Middle Class11:22 – Real Estate vs. Bitcoin: Cash Flow vs. Store of Value13:53 – Cardone’s Bitcoin Sales Pitch16:25 – Cardone’s Hottest Take: Onboarding People Who Don’t Care About Bitcoin17:36 – Michael Saylor’s Criticism and Cardone’s Response

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In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Alexandre Laizet, Board Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Capital B, to unpack one of the most important – and most misunderstood – forces shaping Bitcoin’s future: reflexive demand.

Laizet explains why a self-reinforcing feedback loop is emerging in the Bitcoin market, where corporate demand drives price, rising price drives further adoption, credit worthiness and financial development, and the cycle accelerates. With just a handful of Bitcoin treasury companies already absorbing more BTC than miners produce, he argues that the next phase of Bitcoin’s bull market will be defined not by retail speculation, but by structural corporate demand.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Demand Dynamics & Treasury Outperformance

01:44 – Alexandre’s Bitcoin Journey

05:20 – Corporate Adoption vs Individual Sovereignty

10:33 – ECB Skepticism & European Rollout

14:46 – Positioning Capital B & Bitcoin-Denominated Convertibles

19:18 – Why There is Hope for Europe

25:21 – Managing Risk, Leverage, and Cash Buffers

34:12 – Media Strategy & Educating Shareholders

39:34 – Long-Term Execution vs Short-Term Noise

46:21 – Defining a "Bitcoin Treasury Company"

51:22 – Credit Markets Built on Bitcoin

59:00 – Catalysts: Treasury Demand Crushing Miner Supply

01:07:01 – Closing Thoughts

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.