In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Norma Chu, Founder & CEO of DDC Enterprise, sharing her journey from building DayDayCook into a global food brand to adding Bitcoin to her company’s treasury.

In this episode: 

• Building DayDayCook & early influencer success
• Taking a company public
• DDC’s Bitcoin treasury strategy
• Bitcoin adoption in China & beyond
• Fixing the broken money (and food) system

Follow Norma on X: https://x.com/cookingnorma 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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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:

• Markets rally as Powell signals rate cuts are coming...days later Bitcoin flash crashes
• Are Bitcoin whales to blame for recent selloff or market manipulation on Wall Street?
• Trump may have the chance to reshape Fed board – is Fed becoming too politicized?
• U.S. government takes 10% equity stake in Intel
• Unpacking the economic reordering taking place globally
• SoFi launches Bitcoin product for global payments

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---- References mentioned in the episode:

• Wall Street Gets the Rally Signal From Powell
• SEC Chair Attends Wyoming Blockchain Symposium 
• Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole Symposium Speech
• Crypto Industry Takes Over Jackson Hole
• Crypto Industry Hosts Rival Gathering in Jackson Hole
• Christopher Waller’s Comments from Crypto Symposium
• Fed’s Lisa Cook Says She Will Not Be Bullied by Trump
• Trump Says He Will Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook 
• FT: Investors Warn of “Era of Fiscal Dominance”
• Powell Indicates that the Fed May Restart Rate Cuts
• Stock and Bond Market Rally After Powell’s Speech
• David Marcus’s Tweet on Sofi and Lightspark Partnership
• Pulte’s Tweet Asking For Dr. Lisa Cook’s Resignation 
• Pulte’s Tweet Announcing Evidence of Cook’s Fraud
• Donald Trump’s Post on Federal Board of Directors
• Fed’s Cook Says She Won’t Be Bullied Into Resigning
• US Takes Nearly 10% Intel Stake, Clinching Deal
• President Trump, Intel Agree to 10% U.S. Stake 
• SoFi Announces Partnership with Lightspark 
• CFTC Launches Next Phase of “Crypto Sprint”
• Dan Tapiero’s Tweet on Morgan Stanely Survey
• The Pentagon Invests In Rare Earth Miner

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• 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= 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by investor Preston Pysh to discuss:

• Bearish sentiment and panic hitting Bitcoin market and price
• Why people are upset about MSTR guidance change
• What is a preferred stock and why do companies issue them
• The REAL Ponzi scheme in this market
• Warning signs in Bitcoin treasury companies
• Why people are so against Bitcoin

Follow Preston on X https://x.com/prestonpysh 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• 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 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Shirish Jajodia, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Strategy. In this episode:

• How investor relations is evolving in the digital asset era 
• What investors really care about when evaluating Bitcoin companies
• The challenges and opportunities of managing a Bitcoin treasury
• Does MSTR move Bitcoin's price when it buys?
• Why fair value accounting matters for corporate Bitcoin adoption
• Shirish Jajodia’s outlook on Bitcoin-backed credit products and corporate treasuries

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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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 hits $124K before a sharp pullback — what triggered it

• Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comments spark confusion on U.S. Bitcoin reserve

• Norway’s $1.8T wealth fund ramps up Bitcoin exposure

• Fed rate cut pressure builds, a potential tailwind for Bitcoin

• Block unveils first American-made, modular Bitcoin mining rig

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---- References mentioned in the episode:

• Bessent Says Government Not Buying Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Touches New All-Time High Above $124,000
• Arkham Intelligence’s Estimation of Government Holdings
• Bessent Suggests Government Bitcoin Buys Possible
• Scott Bessent’s Tweet on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
• Market Giving 85% Probability of September Rate Cut
• Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Increases Bitcoin Exposure 
• Fed to Sunset Bank Supervision Program Around Crypto
• Caitlin Long’s Tweet on End of Fed Supervision Program
• Saylor’s Tweet on End of Fed Supervision Program
• Fed Shutters Its Crypto Bank Supervision Program
• Crypto Exchange Bullish Enjoys Blowout in NYSE Debut
• Bullish Shares Surge 150% in NYSE Debut
• Nakamoto & KindlyMD Close Merger to Start BTC Treasury Co. 
• Gemini Announces Lead Bookrunners for IPO
• Gemini Filings Show Plans to Launch on the NASDAQ 
• Bank of America Survey on Investor Bitcoin Exposure
• Steve Barbour’s Thread Reviewing Block’s Proto Rig
• Hashrate Index’s Review on Block’s New Proto Rig
• Bitcoin Magazine’s Review on Block’s New Proto Rig 
• Block Unveils New Proto Rig and Proto Fleet
• Strategy Acquires an Additional 430 Bitcoin

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My upcoming events:

• 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= 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell talks with Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital and one of the most prominent long-time voices in Bitcoin and crypto investing. Mike shares how he first got into Bitcoin in 2013, why he believes it could hit $1 million, and what he’s learned from Galaxy’s journey, including its IPO and large-scale BTC transactions. He opens up about his crypto portfolio (what % Bitcoin), any past investment regrets, and how Bitcoin is merging with traditional finance. Plus, insights on Michael Saylor, crypto communities, and what’s ahead for the digital asset space.

Topics discussed:

• The key drivers of Bitcoin adoption and price
• What Galaxy Digital is and how it evolved
• The clash between Bitcoin and broader crypto narratives
• Novogratz’s Bitcoin forecast and portfolio breakdown

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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. My followers get 0.25% off their first loan. Learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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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:

• Gold Market Spooked by Tariff Threat
• Fed Eyes Gold Revaluation
• Harvard’s Big Bitcoin Bet
• Pro-Bitcoin Stephen Miran Nominated for Fed Board 

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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 get 0.25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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---- References mentioned in the episode:

• White House to Clarify Gold Ruling After Chaos
• Gold Hit by Surprise U.S. Tariffs
• Global Gold Market Hit With Surprise Tariffs
• White House to Clarify Gold Tariffs
• Federal Reserve Note on Gold Revaluation
• Trump Executive Order Allows Bitcoin in 401(k)s
• Trump Signs Order to Stop Unfair Banking Practices
• Harvard University Reveals Spot Bitcoin ETF Position
• Stephen Miran Nominated to Fed Board of Governors
• Trump Nominates Miran to Fed Board of Governors
• Stephen Miran’s Pro-Bitcoin Comment I 
• Stephen Miran’s Pro-Bitcoin Comment II

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Natalie's upcoming speaking events:

• Come listen to Michael Saylor speak in NYC on September 17th at The Bitcoin Treasuries (Un)Conference! Use code HODL for discounted passes - only a few tickets left!! https://lu.ma/z176rgsb 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    
• 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= 

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Tom Lee, co-founder and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors and Chairman of BitMine, to discuss his bullish outlook on Bitcoin, the S&P 500, and the U.S. economy. Tom explains why skepticism is healthy for markets, whether government debt is a major risk, and how potential Federal Reserve rate cuts could impact investors. 

Topics

• Why Tom Lee remains bullish on Bitcoin and the S&P 500 in Q3 and Q4
• How government debt and Fed policies could shape markets
• Which companies are leading the way with Bitcoin treasuries
• Why Michael Saylor is "changing the reality of the stock market"
• Why stablecoins are the "ChatGPT" moment for crypto
• Why he says Ethereum and Bitcoin are "friends"
• Tom’s reaction to Trump’s “Bitcoin is the new oil” statement

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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. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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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:

• White House digital assets report declares support for self-custody, compares Bitcoin to the internet and railroad
• Strategy announces record $10 billion profit, smashing Wall Street expectations
• Bo Hines hints at government buying Bitcoin
• President Trump fires labor statistics boss
• Is recession bullish for Bitcoin?

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References mentioned in the episode:

• White House’s Digital Assets Working Group Report 
• Casa CEO Nick Neuman’s Tweet on WH Report
• WH Compares Bitcoin to Railroads and the Internet
• White House Lays Out Roadmap for Digital Assets
• Bo Hines Addresses Questions on Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
• JPMorgan to Enable Crypto Purchases Through Coinbase
• Transcript of SEC Chairman Atkins’ Speech 
• SEC Chairman Atkins Debuts “Project Crypto”
• SEC Allows In-Kind Creation/Redemption for Bitcoin ETFs
• SEC Chair Publicly Supports the Right to Self Custody
• Brian Armstrong’s Tweet About Coinbase’s Bitcoin Purchase
• Coinbase’s Q2 2025 Earnings Major Takeaways 
• Strategy’s Q2 2025 Earnings Presentation 
• Strategy Smashes Wall Street’s Earnings Estimates 
• Strategy Announces New $4.2 Billion Stretch Offering
• Saylor Calls Stretch Strategy’s “iPhone Moment”
• Lyn Alden’s Tweet on Stretch’s (STRC) Potential 
• Metaplanet Announces Preferred Share Issuance 
• Metaplanet Announces Two Classes of Perpetual Preferreds
• Fed Governor Exit Could Accelerate Trump’s Selection
• President Trump Fires Labor Statistics Chief 
• Largest Two-Month BLS Jobs Revision Since 2020
• Luke Gromen’s Tweet on Trump Firing BLS Chief
• Market Giving >80% Probability of September Rate Cut
• Turkish President Fires Statistics Boss After Record Inflation

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• 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= 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell talks with Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO of Chief Strategist of QI Research and former Fed advisor, breaking down what's really going on with the U.S. economy. Topics discussed:

• The "silent recession" crushing the Middle Class
• Why people earning $150k feel poor
• The truth about recent economy data points, tariff impacts and inflation
• Fiscal dominance vs monetary policy
• What will happen if the Fed lowers interest rates in September? 
• Has Danielle changed her perspective on Bitcoin?

Danielle is the author of "FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve Is Bad for America." Subscribe to QI Research: https://quillintelligence.com. Follow Danielle DiMartino Booth on X at https://x.com/DiMartinoBooth 

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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. 10% back at golf courses is available until 9/30/2025 on up to $250 in spend per month. 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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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. Learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• 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 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ 
• 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  
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto     

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