In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, host Isabella Santos breaks down the boldest idea yet for U.S. Bitcoin accumulation: converting revalued gold certificates into a strategic Bitcoin reserve—without raising the national debt.

Featuring exclusive clips from Senator Cynthia Lummis and Bo Hines, this episode dives into the White House's evolving Bitcoin policy, the implications of budget-neutral stacking, and what it all means for you.Then, Isabella goes backstage with Brian Harrington of Fold to explore how Americans can build their own "digital Fort Knox" by stacking sats daily with Bitcoin rewards. As the U.S. inches toward sovereign Bitcoin adoption, individuals don’t have to wait.Chapters00:20 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Trump’s SBR law01:00 – Lummis proposes gold revaluation to buy Bitcoin01:45 – Explaining the $42/oz gold loophole03:00 – Bo Hines: “You want as much as you can possibly accumulate”04:00 – Why this is the new space race04:45 – Why you shouldn’t wait for Congress05:15 – Meet Fold: stacking sats with your everyday spending06:00 – Brian Harrington on building your own SBR07:10 – Fold rewards vs. credit card points08:00 – Cold storage, Lightning withdrawals, and user autonomy08:45 – Fold’s vision for Bitcoin financial services💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#Bitcoin #BTC #StrategicReserve #BitcoinBackstage #CynthiaLummis #BoHines #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinVsDollar

In this premiere episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard, CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, explains how Bitcoin is transforming modern corporate finance.Coming off the heels of the landmark Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 event co-hosted by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), this episode delivers a masterclass on why Bitcoin is being adopted by leading firms around the globe—from Japan’s Metaplanet to America's fastest-growing Bitcoin treasuries.We explore the corporate Bitcoin flywheel, examine the MSTR strategy, and analyze global adoption trends including sovereign wealth funds and newly public firms like 21, Strive, and Nakamoto.Whether you're a CFO, institutional allocator, or strategist, this show is your front-row seat to the future of finance.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: The Speculative Attack Thesis

01:00 – Meet Your Host: Pierre Rochard

02:45 – Challenges Facing CFOs Today

05:00 – Bitcoin as a Balance Sheet Solution

09:30 – Bitcoin’s Monetary Policy & Technical Reliability

17:00 – Structuring Financial Products Around Bitcoin

24:00 – Bitcoin vs. Gold, Real Estate & Global Assets

28:00 – Corporate Demand is Outpacing Bitcoin’s Supply

29:30 – Strategy’s Convertible Bond Model

39:00 – The Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Flywheel

42:00 – Global Case Studies: Metaplanet, Blockchain Group, 21, Strive, Nakamoto

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In Episode 6 The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team unpacks the emerging “Riyadh Accord,” a sweeping geopolitical realignment where the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations are bundling AI, Bitcoin, and techno-industrial leverage into a new framework of global influence.As Blackwell chips begin to replace F-35s as diplomatic bargaining tools, and sovereign wealth funds quietly accumulate Bitcoin, Riyadh is fast becoming the epicenter of digital energy, intelligence infrastructure, and monetary power. The conversation explores how U.S. foreign policy is shifting from military entanglements toward high-tech trade agreements and capital co-investments — with AI and Bitcoin at the core.PLUS, they explore the recent slew of BTC treasury companies amping up activity and how they fit into the picture of jurisdictional and memetic arbitrage.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:45 - What Is the “Riyadh Accord”?07:30 - Blackwell Chips Replace F-35s in Middle East Bargains13:30 - AGI Infrastructure: Will the AI Run Happen in Riyadh?17:00 - A New Multipolar World Centered on Energy and Compute21:00 - Samourai Wallet, Legal Overreach, and Bitcoin’s Core Ethos26:30 - Policy Hypocrisy: Bitcoin Freedom vs. Surveillance State31:00 - AI Feudalism and the Fight for Decentralized Money36:00 - The Open Source AI vs. Corporate Subscription Future41:00 - Bearer Assets: Bitcoin, GPUs, and Energy as Sovereign Tools46:00 - Global Reflexivity and Bitcoin Treasury Companies51:00 - Metaplanet, Nakamoto, and the Meme Wrapped in Arbitrage56:00 - Bitcoin’s Geopolitical Moment: What Comes Next?01:01:00 - Closing Thoughts: Bitcoin Banks, Policy Risks, and Meme Economics⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin industry leaders at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.🎟️ Get 21% off with code "BTCPOLICYHOUR" → https://www.btcpolicysummit.org/📡 Follow the Bitcoin Policy Institute on X: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg----------------🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025----------------#RiyadhAccord #Bitcoin #AI #Geopolitics #BitcoinPolicy #BlackwellChips #BitcoinTreasury #SovereignWealth #SamouraiWallet #DecentralizedAI #MattPines #BitcoinStrategy #MiddleEast #BitcoinAdoption #OpenSourceFinance

Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen of the Bitcoin Policy institute tackle three pivotal issues shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in episode 5 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour. They explore the rapid expansion of stablecoins into the energy and commodity sectors, the legal showdown over Samourai Wallet and its implications for Bitcoin software developers, and the GENIUS Act’s bid to redefine stablecoin regulation and US dollar hegemony.

As these dynamics unfold, Bitcoin’s role in the evolving financial landscape faces critical tests. Tune in for a compelling analysis of how these developments could reshape decentralized finance and regulatory frameworks.

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Setting the Stage

02:00 - The Legal Battle Over Samourai Wallet

15:30 - Implications for Bitcoin Software Developers

21:10 - The Genius Act and Stablecoin Legislation

29:00 - Potential Impact on US Dollar Hegemony

35:45 - Bitcoin's Strategic Role in Financial Policy

42:00 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, delivers a landmark keynote at Bitcoin for Corporations 2025. In “The Case for Corporate Bitcoin Adoption,” Saylor makes the argument that Bitcoin is not just an asset—but the Apex capital strategy for companies seeking long-term growth, durability, and relevance in the AI age.

With data-backed comparisons against the Magnificent Seven, sovereign bonds, and gold, Saylor lays out why corporate treasuries are structurally failing—and how Bitcoin offers a way out. Whether you're a CFO, CEO, or institutional investor, this talk will challenge your assumptions about capital allocation and the future of digital money.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

02:15 - Why Corporations Should Consider Bitcoin

04:10 - The Magnificent Seven vs. Everyone Else

06:30 - Zombie Companies and the Collapse of Public Equity

09:10 - The Exclusionary Nature of Capital Markets

12:00 - Volatility, Liquidity, and the Illusion of Safety

16:00 - Why AI Is Not a Sufficient Strategy

25:15 - Capital vs. Currency

35:25 - The $26 Billion Result of Saylor’s Strategy

38:00 - Why the Capital Markets Reward Courage

40:20 - How Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Beat the Market

49:15 - Saylor’s Pitch to Microsoft’s Board

59:30 - The Bitcoin Merger That Any Company Can Do

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From Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, Business Reporter Juan Galt sits down with Roy Sheinfeld, co-founder of Breeze, to discuss the evolving architecture of Bitcoin's Lightning Network and how Breeze is working to make Bitcoin more usable as a medium of exchange. Roy explains Breeze’s unique SDK architecture, the role of Lightning Service Providers (LSPs), and the technical trade-offs of custodial vs. non-custodial systems.

The conversation dives deep into the mechanics of self-custody, key management, watchtowers, and the controversial use of stablecoins like USDT on Lightning via Taproot Assets. Roy also shares what’s coming next for Breeze—including support for Bolt 12, BIP 353, Nostr Wallet Connect, and WASM.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro and Bitcoin News Roundup

05:40 – What is Breeze? Company Mission and Evolution

08:00 – Solving Lightning’s UX: Breeze SDK Explained

12:00 – Key Management, External Signers, and Custody Models

15:00 – Native Lightning vs. Liquid-Based Payments

18:00 – Lightning Service Providers and UX Challenges

21:00 – Is Breeze Custodial? The Liquid Trust Model Debate

26:00 – Defining “Self-Custody”: Terminology Controversies

30:00 – Phoenix, Watchtowers & Trust Assumptions in Lightning

34:00 – Unilateral Exit as a Bitcoin Layer 2 Filter

39:00 – Bolt 12 and BIP 353 Support Incoming

42:00 – Building for Nostr: Wallet Connect and Zaps

44:00 – Taproot Assets & Stablecoins on Lightning

47:00 – Regulatory Risks and the USDT Lightning Takeover Concern

49:00 – What's Next for Breeze: Mr. Breeze, WASM, and Multi-Network Support

Recorded 04/05/2025

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Global finance is fracturing—and Bitcoin may be the escape hatch. In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos unpacks how rising tariffs, a weakening yuan, and collapsing trust in fiat currencies are converging into a perfect storm. With global debt soaring and the U.S. weaponizing trade policy, Bitcoin is being re-evaluated not just as a risk asset—but as monetary salvation.

Then, we go backstage with Prince Philip of Serbia at Bitcoin MENA 2024 for a rare conversation on monarchy, property rights, and why the collapse of hard money preceded the rise of globalism.

Chapters:

00:00 – Trade War Fallout: Why Tariffs Are Shaking Bitcoin

01:00 – The Gold Rush and Treasury Unloading

01:30 – Are Tariffs Deflationary or Inflationary?

02:05 – The Debt Spiral and Fiat Money Trap

03:10 – Ray Dalio Warns of Monetary Breakdown

04:00 – Why Governments Prefer Devaluation Over Austerity

05:10 – Backstage with Prince Philip of Serbia

07:30 – Post-War Fiat Collapse and Rise of Globalism

08:15 – Yugoslavia, the Dinar, and the Gold Standard Legacy

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In this exclusive interview, Bo Hines, Executive Director for the President’s Council on Digital Assets, shares the White House’s bold plan to make America the Bitcoin superpower. Hines discusses dismantling Operation Choke Point 2.0, launching the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and advancing pro-Bitcoin legislation.

Hear how the administration is setting a global precedent for financial innovation, freedom, and Bitcoin accumulation while reshaping U.S. policy at the highest levels.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction and Guests

00:18 – Major Bitcoin and Digital Asset Victories

01:47 – Day in the Life at the White House

03:52 – Bo Hines’ Bitcoin Origin Story

05:36 – Bitcoin as Digital Gold and National Strategy

08:08 – Update on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) Audit

09:42 – Creative Strategies for Bitcoin Accumulation

10:42 – Balancing Financial Privacy and Security

11:54 – Legislative Goals and Roadmap Ahead

13:23 – Closing Thoughts

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin’s role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity.

He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economic reporting alongside gold. Watch as Lutnick shares behind-the-scenes insights into how Bitcoin is reshaping U.S. economic policy.

Recorded 4/23/25 in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House by Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva

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Episode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI.

Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disruption, and geopolitical escalation—and argue why Bitcoin’s monetary properties could make it the most important freedom-preserving infrastructure of the post-AI era.

Chapters:

00:00 - INTRO

01:18 - What is AGI? Fast Takeoffs & Paperclip Problems

06:45 - AI Acceleration, Recursive Self-Improvement & Singularity Risks

11:30 - China vs. U.S.: The AI Arms Race and Strategic Instability

17:40 - AI-Generated Code and the End of Human-Centric R&D

22:15 - Economic Shockwaves & Market Volatility in the Age of AI

28:05 - Why Policymakers Aren’t Ready for What’s Coming

33:00 - Bitcoin Mining, AI Data Centers & Energy Strategy

36:20 - Bitcoin as Unconfiscatable Capital in an AI-Driven Economy

39:00 - The Role of Bitcoin’s Network in Defending Truth

42:05 - Can Bitcoin Anchor New Political & Economic Paradigms?

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