Natalie is joined by journalist, speaker, and activist Efrat Fenigson, host of "You Are The Voice." Efrat shares her incredible journey from a high-profile global CMO to an outspoken independent voice standing for autonomy, truth, and freedom. We discuss:

• How the pandemic awakened her to government overreach
• A journey of self-love, overcoming loss and finding power from within
• Why Bitcoin restores sovereignty
• The emotional and spiritual side of freedom
• The dangers of victim mentality and reliance on institutions
• War, peace and global polarization
• We live in a rigged system, but there is hope...

Follow Efrat Fenigson on X https://x.com/efenigson

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Vanguard Ends Ban on Bitcoin ETFs
• Bank of America Recommends Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation
• Larry Fink: "Sovereign Wealth Funds Are Buying the Dip"
• CFTC Greenlights Spot Trading on Regulated Exchanges
• Strategy Creates USD Reserve

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Former Vanguard CEO's Bitcoin Comments
• Vanguard's Current View on Bitcoin
• Vanguard Will Allow Bitcoin ETFs on its Platform
• Bank of America Gives Greenlight to Advisors
• Larry Fink's Comments on Personal Bitcoin Views
• Larry Fink's Comments on Sovereign Funds
• Fink: Sovereign Wealth Funds Have Been Buyers
• Bank of America Expands Crypto Access to Clients
• Fidelity CEO Abigail Johnson's Comments on Bitcoin
• CFTC Allows Spot Trading on Regulated Exchanges
• NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Talks Bitcoin
• ProCap Financial Closes Transaction
• Twenty One Capital Closes Transaction
• Strategy Creates a $1.4B USD Reserve

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• Join us at Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada this February 23-26. Use code HODL for discounted passes: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

A fascinating episode featuring Beau & Christine Turner of Abundant Mines, who turned a devastating $500K mining scam into one of the most transparent and educational Bitcoin mining operations in the U.S.

Discover how mining works, how beginners get started, tax advantages, energy myths, and why decentralizing pools and hardware matters. We discuss:

• Why Beau and Christine Turner left real estate investing to build a successful Bitcoin mining company
• Generating cash flow and unique tax advantages for Bitcoin mining
• Mining pool centralization, Ocean pool participation, real-world decentralization
• Using stranded energy, supporting local Oregon communities, growing food with waste heat
• 36 questions to ask before you get into Bitcoin mining https://44134802.hs-sites.com/abundant-mines-36-questions

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell and "The Macro AI Nexus" author Jordi Visser break down the major forces shaping our global financial future. Jordi recently went viral for his "Bitcoin IPO Moment" newsletter, comparing today's selling and ETF inflows to a classic IPO unlock event. We discuss:

• Bitcoin's bearish price action
• Is capitalism a failed experiment? Are we headed toward socialism in response?
• How AI alters the velocity of money
• Changes in the labor market
• What the Fourth Turning means for younger generations
• Demographic wealth transfer coming to Bitcoin

Follow Jordi Visser on X https://x.com/jvisserlabs

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR) is a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI, with operations spanning four continents. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Tether Buying More Gold Than Every Central Bank
• S&P Downgrades USDT Stablecoin Rating
• Elon Musk Makes New Comments on Bitcoin
• Regulators Tweak Banking Rules to Create Treasury Demand
• Texas Becomes First U.S. State to Buy Bitcoin

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Tether Stablecoin Stability Rating Downgraded
• Tether: The New Gold Whale
• Tether CEO's Response to S&P Global Rating
• Former Citi Research Lead's Tether Response
• Tether CEO's Response to Tether FUD
• S&P Downgrades Tether's Assets to Lowest Grade
• S&P Global's Stablecoin Stability Report on USDT
• U.S. Regulators Relax Key Capital Rule for Banks
• Stephen Miran's Speech on Capital Rule Easing
• Luke Gromen's Tweet on Capital Rule Easing
• Texas Becomes First State to Buy Bitcoin
• Table of JPMorgan's IBIT-Linked Structured Notes
• JPMorgan Offers New IBIT-Linked Structured Note
• Park's Tweet in Response to IBIT Options Increase
• Nasdaq ISE Seeks to Boost Capacity for IBIT Options
• BlackRock's Mutual Fund Increases IBIT Exposure
• Nasdaq ISE Files to Lift Options Cap for IBIT
• Elon Musk's Tweet on Bitcoin and Energy
• Elon Musk's Interview that Mentions Bitcoin
• IBIT Becomes BlackRock's Most Profitable ETF

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• Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

EMJ Capital founder Eric Jackson joins Natalie Brunell to discuss "100-bagger" investing (finding companies that can 100x), his $OPEN thesis, using AI to identify massive opportunities, the housing crisis, and his long-term Bitcoin outlook — including why he believes BTC can reach $50 million. We discuss:

• Why Eric is "just as bullish as Michael Saylor" on Bitcoin
• How he finds potential 100x stocks
• The Opendoor ($OPEN) thesis and the future of housing/prop-tech
• Using AI models to outperform during volatility
• Empowerment, retail investors, and building generational wealth
• Filming viral social videos outside Drake's home

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin MENA and 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Bitcoin Crashes 30%: What Sparked the Drawdown?
• MSCI Considers Excluding Bitcoin Treasuries From Indices; Strategy's Michael Saylor Responds
• Is Quantum a Threat to Bitcoin?
• JPMorgan Chase Accused of Enabling Epstein's Sex-Trafficking Ring
• Rep. Davidson Introduces New Bitcoin Bill
• OCC Gives Banks the Green Light to Hold Bitcoin
• BIS Moves to Ease Harsh Crypto Rules
• Pubkey D.C. Opens and Welcomes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Bitwise's Table of Bull Market Corrections
• $2 Billion More in Leveraged Liquidations
• Bitcoin Drawdowns From All-Time Highs
• Bitcoin: Worst Month Since Crypto Winter
• Jan van Eck's Comments on CNBC
• Ray Dalio Comments on CNBC
• Nic Carter's Paper on Quantum
• Lyn Alden's Monetary Matters Interview
• Jamie Dimon's Critique of Bitcoin
• Senator Wyden's Epstein Memorandum
• Ron Wyden's Thread on Epstein Scandal
• JPMorgan Research on MSCI Exclusion
• Michael Saylor's MSCI Index Response
• OCC Confirms Banks Can Hold Bitcoin
• MSCI Announcement on MSTR Exclusion
• FT: Global Crypto Rules Need Reworking
• Bitwise CIO on Banking Rule Changes
• The Bitcoin for America Act Gets Introduced
• Scott Bessent Seen at Pubkey Grand Opening

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• • Bitcoin MENA and Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL: https://b.tc/conference

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Natalie Brunell is joined by Arnaud Bertrand, a French entrepreneur and geopolitical analyst who founded HouseTrip (which he sold to TripAdvisor in 2015) and Me & Qi. Arnaud is also a writer and commentator on China, a country he is passionate about and lived in for 8 years. We discuss:

• How a multipolar world is replacing U.S. unipolar dominance
• Why rare earths and energy give China significant leverage
• The challenges of re-industrializing America
• Europe's energy crisis
• The future of the dollar, gold and Bitcoin
• AI, productivity, inequality and how ordinary people can protect themselves

Check out Arnaud's Substack: https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR) is a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI, with operations spanning four continents. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this episode with Robbie Mitchnick, Global Head of Digital Assets for BlackRock, we discuss:

• How BlackRock's $IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF became a historic success (and smashed gold's ETF record)
• Whether spot Bitcoin ETF flows are really being driven by retail investors or institutions
• Bitcoin has libertarian/cypherpunk roots: should we be concerned that large institutions are now involved
• The biggest misconceptions about Bitcoin Robbie hears from investors and skeptics
• How much Bitcoin BlackRock recommends in a diversified portfolio

Learn more: https://www.blackrock.com/sg/en/insights

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai
• Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Investor, entrepreneur, and IREN board member Mike Alfred sits down with Natalie Brunell for a deep-dive into Bitcoin, AI, equities markets, retail investing, and the future of the global financial system.

Mike breaks down why he believes Bitcoin is the most important asset in human history, why AI is only in the first inning, and how he approaches asymmetric investing, long-duration conviction, and risk management. We discuss:

• Why Mike believes Bitcoin is the most de-risked large-scale asset ever
• AI's 20-year growth cycle & its overlap with Bitcoin
• How Bitcoin miners evolved into AI power companies
• Treasury companies, NAV myths & structural risks
• Global liquidity cycles & Bitcoin price catalysts
• The 5 picks Mike would make when investing $1 million today

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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