Cypherpunk’d

Cypherpunk’d

By cypherpunkdNewsTechnologyTech News
Download on the App Store

Cypherpunk’d episodes

  • Debanked: How 1 in 10 Americans Lose Banking Access and Why Bitcoin Matters | Jorge Jraissati

    Millions are discovering their bank accounts can vanish with no warning, no explanation, no recourse. In this Cypherpunk’d interview, Jorge Jraissati (@JraissatiJorge), President of @Econ_Inclusion, breaks down debanking, the Bank Secrecy Act, FATF’s tipping off rules, and the real world cost of financial surveillance. We cover what is happening, why it matters, and practical steps to protect financial freedom and inclusion.

    What you will learn:

    • What debanking is and how businesses and individuals get cut off from financial services
    • Why banks often cannot tell you why accounts are closed
    • The role of the Bank Secrecy Act and FATF recommendations in financial surveillance
    • The scale and cost of AML compliance and why results lag
    • How Bitcoin and open networks can serve as financial resiliency tools
    • Policy fixes that add transparency, due process, and objective standards

    Key terms for search:

    debanking, financial surveillance, Bank Secrecy Act, FATF, AML, account closure, financial inclusion, Bitcoin, crypto policy, Reason magazine, due process, transparency in banking, compliance costs

    Connect:

    Guest X: @JraissatiJorge
    Org: @Econ_Inclusion

    Subscribe to Cypherpunk’d for weekly conversations on money history, crypto’s future, and digital liberty.

    1 hr 25 min
  • Good vs Evil, Bitcoin, and Fighting for America’s Future | Michael Thompson

    In this explosive episode of Cypherpunk’d, Florida House District 77 candidate Michael Thompson opens up about the fight for freedom, the dangers of censorship, and why he believes politics today is no longer left vs right — it’s good vs evil.

    Thompson, former Lee County GOP chair and real estate innovator, dives into:

    * The war on free speech and political persecution across the world

    * Why Bitcoin and blockchain matter for financial freedom and election integrity
    * Real stories of corruption in the U.S., Germany, Brazil, and beyond
    * The personal cost of speaking out and why he refuses to stay silent
    * How grassroots conservatism and crypto adoption could change Florida forever

    He doesn’t just talk about it — he’s building it. From tokenizing real estate to fighting Big Pharma, Thompson is bringing innovation and conviction to the political frontlines.

    🔥 Subscribe for more interviews at the intersection of Bitcoin, politics, and freedom.

    1 hr 29 min
  • Leaving the Fiat Cult, Bitcoin's Endgame, and the Viral Meme That Changed Everything | Knut Svanholm

    In this episode of Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with the legendary Knut Svanholm–Bitcoin philosopher, former sea captain, and the mind behind the iconic "Everything Divided by 21 Million" meme.

    We explore the unbelievable, almost accidental origin story of how a single sentence he couldn't be bothered to proofread became a global Bitcoin anthem, tattooed on bodies and championed by figures like Michael Saylor.

    Knut reveals his journey from captaining tall ships and fronting a viral grunge rock band on The Pirate Bay to becoming a leading voice for Bitcoin sovereignty.

    He shares his controversial view that Bitcoin isn't a cult but rather an escape from the "fiat cult" that requires blind belief.

    We also get the inside story on why he was blocked by crypto pioneer Andreas Antonopoulos.

    Join us as we discuss absolute scarcity, digital liberty, and what happens to a philosopher when his mission is finally accomplished.

    KnutSvanholm #Bitcoin #Cypherpunkt #Crypto #Web3 #DigitalLiberty #AndreasAntonopoulos #MichaelSaylor
    39 min
  • Why Our Fiat System Causes Violence & The Debt Spiral Destroying America | CJ Konstantinos

    CJ Konstantinos, 10-year Bitcoin veteran and founder of People's Reserve, breaks down how broken money creates social violence and why Bitcoin is humanity's only escape from the $37 trillion debt spiral destroying America.

    CJK connects the dots between a broken monetary system and the social decay and violence we're witnessing today, including the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He explains his core thesis of Bitcoin as "engineered money"—a technological upgrade to gold—and how it serves as a "truth machine" in a world of lies. He also shares his personal story of losing millions by selling 100 BTC for a house and how his company, Peoples' Reserve, is building the tools for a new financial system where that never has to happen again.

    In this explosive conversation, CJ explains:

    • Why the difference between "money" and "currency" determines social stability
    • How the Federal Reserve's impossible position leads to inevitable economic collapse
    • Why Bitcoin is "engineered money" - superior to gold and all previous forms of money
    • The shocking truth about inflation data manipulation and GDP lies
    • How People's Reserve lets you borrow against Bitcoin without liquidation risk
    • Why a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could save America from financial ruin
    • The biblical principles behind sound money and honest weights

    CJ also shares his controversial takes on 9/11, the spiritual warfare behind current events, and why he believes truth-seeking leads to both Bitcoin and Christianity.

    Connect with CJ:

    Twitter: @CJKonstantinos
    People's Reserve: @PeoplesReserve

    1 hr 34 min
  • How We Build 7-Figure Bitcoin Mining Operations For Our Partners (Full Breakdown)

    Ever wonder how you can get into the profitable world of Bitcoin mining without the operational headaches? In this special episode, we flip the script. Matty and John Michael Drew of Curated Mining sit down with artist Tony Torres to give a complete masterclass on their white-glove Bitcoin mining partnership model.

    We break down exactly how we partner with investors to build, manage, and scale profitable Bitcoin mining operations through custom LLCs. Learn about the huge information asymmetry in the mining industry and how our decade of experience helps our partners leapfrog costly mistakes. From securing the best hardware and cheapest power to navigating tax benefits and geopolitical risk, this is the definitive guide for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio into this explosive new asset class.

    BitcoinMining #PassiveIncome #Investing #Bitcoin #Crypto #WealthBuilding
    1 hr 4 min
  • Suitcases of Cash, Mt. Gox Collapse & How Bitcoin Survived the Wild West Days | Michael Moro

    Michael Moro, former CEO of Genesis Trading and current Chief Strategy Officer at INX, takes us inside Bitcoin's early institutional days when anarchists showed up with suitcases full of cash and nobody trusted regulated brokers. From witnessing Bitcoin's rise from $100 to $1,300 in 2013, to surviving the Mt. Gox collapse that nearly killed crypto, Michael shares untold stories from the trenches of building the first institutional Bitcoin trading desk.

    In this raw conversation, we explore:

    • The Wild West era when cypherpunks refused KYC and brought briefcases of money
    • How Mt. Gox losing 850,000 Bitcoin almost ended everything
    • Why the 2014-2015 crypto winter was harder than any crash
    • The rise and fall of institutional crypto lending
    • How tokenized securities and RWAs will transform traditional finance
    • The dramatic shift from anti-crypto to pro-crypto regulation under the new administration

    Michael breaks down the evolution from Silk Road days to Wall Street adoption, revealing why Bitcoin's resilience after every "death" convinced early builders this technology was unstoppable. A must-watch for anyone wanting to understand how we got from basement anarchists to BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs.

    52 min
  • Why Hyperinflation Makes Bitcoin Inevitable | Reilly Combs on Financial Privilege & Global Adoption

    In this episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Reilly Combs, Executive Bitcoin Advisor at Bitcoin Well Infinity, to talk about:

    * Growing up with friends from Venezuela and witnessing currency collapse firsthand

    * Why Alex Gladstein’s call to check your financial privilege hits hard in the U.S. and G7 nations
    * The difference between swiping Apple Pay in America and surviving hyperinflation in South America
    * How Bitcoin is the easiest *orange pill* for people who’ve lost savings multiple times
    * Why non-custodial, relationship-driven adoption matters for high net worth individuals, family offices, and everyday people alike

    From Culver Military Academy to startup trenches to Bitcoin OTC desks, Reilly's story is a bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized future.

    If you care about freedom, sovereignty, and the next wave of Bitcoin adoption — this conversation will hit you where it counts.

    🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on money, crypto, and Web3’s fight for privacy & freedom.

    Bitcoin #Cypherpunk #Hyperinflation #FinancialFreedom
    42 min
  • Freedom Convoy's BJ Dichter: AI's Woke Agenda, Captured Media & The Global Culture War

    Welcome back to Cypherpunk'd! In this explosive episode, we sit down with B.J. Dichter—author of "Honking for Freedom," journalist, and former spokesman for Canada's Freedom Convoy.

    B.J. dives deep into the weaponization of financial systems, the urgent need for a separation of money and state, and how his experience on the front lines of the Freedom Convoy revealed the dark underbelly of government power.

    We explore the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, dissecting the political biases of models like Grok, Gemini, and ChatGPT. B.J. shares his provocative theory that alternative media has become just as captured and unreliable as the mainstream press, and we debate the influence of figures like Joe Rogan and the philosophical threat of postmodernism.

    Finally, we tackle the geopolitical powder keg: from the truth behind the Afghanistan withdrawal to the rise of the Red-Green alliance and the silent start of World War III. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

    🔗 Find B.J. Dichter here:

    Book - Honking for Freedom

    X (Twitter): @BJdichter

    ⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 - Intro: Who is B.J. Dichter?

    3:15 - AI Wars: Grok vs. Gemini & The Problem with "Truth"

    9:40 - Is Critical Thinking Dead? The Postmodern Threat

    15:20 - The Joe Rogan Effect: Hero or Problematic Platform?

    22:00 - SHOCKING CLAIM: Alternative Media is Captured

    31:10 - Geopolitics: The Truth About Afghanistan & U.S. Retrenchment

    45:05 - World War III Has Already Begun: The Global Culture War

    58:10 - The Real Threat to The West Nobody is Talking About

    ✅ Subscribe to Cypherpunk'd for more content on crypto, freedom, and human rights!

    FreedomConvoy #BJDichter #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaBias #JoeRogan #Geopolitics #Postmodernism #Bitcoin
    2 hr 31 min
  • Former UBS Executive Reveals Why He Went ALL IN on Bitcoin | Paul Tarantino's $104M Company Story

    Paul Tarantino, CEO of ByteFederal, shares his incredible journey from traditional finance executive to Bitcoin evangelist. After years at UBS and a 140-year-old trust company, Paul became the "water cooler Bitcoin preacher" - until compliance came calling.

    In this revealing conversation, Paul explains:

    • Why he told clients he was "irresponsibly long Bitcoin"
    • How his clients' Bitcoin positions grew from 1% to 30% of portfolios
    • The compliance confrontation that ended his TradFi career
    • How ByteFederal went from friends & family money to $104M in sales
    • Why "people get Bitcoin at the price they deserve"
    • The simple truth: "All you have to do is click buy"

    Paul breaks down the inflation crisis, why the 60/40 portfolio is dead, and how Bitcoin offers the only escape from monetary debasement. He shares stories of clients turning $30/day into over $1 million and explains why this is the first time in history retail beat Wall Street to a top-performing asset.

    ByteFederal operates 1,400+ Bitcoin ATMs across 42 states and is building the future of Bitcoin adoption with their "Go Bank Yourself" mission.

    1 hr 18 min
  • Why Quai Is Built For The Future | AI, GPUs, MEV Elimination & The End of Fiat | Ep 6 of 6

    Ever wondered what REALLY goes on behind the scenes in the crypto world with exchanges and market makers? In this eye-opening final episode of our series on Qui Network, we sit down with Dr. K, CTO and co-founder, to expose the shocking realities of exchange listings, the "unethical" incentives driving them, and the insane costs projects face.

    But it's not all bad news! Dr. K also shares Quai Network's ambitious roadmap to reach a BILLION users in just 18 months and their revolutionary vision for a truly decentralized, censorship-resistant "moral" money system. We delve into their adoption strategies, including targeting hyperinflation-stricken regions like Argentina and Nigeria, and innovative solutions like the Kipper tipping system on X (formerly Twitter) designed to empower content creators.

    Hear the unfiltered truth about:

    - The "shit show" state of crypto exchange participation.
    - Extractive practices and misaligned incentives in exchange deals (FDV explained).
    - The controversy surrounding market maker loan call structures.
    - Qui Network's unique approach to exchange listings and market makers.
    - Their ambitious goal of onboarding a billion users.
    - Strategies for adoption in countries facing hyperinflation.
    - The Kipper Chrome extension and its potential to disrupt social media monetization.
    - Building a decentralized, censorship-resistant financial system.
    - The powerful mission to separate money from the state.

    Don't miss this deep dive into the underbelly of crypto and the groundbreaking solutions Qui Network is building.

    Subscribe for more insider perspectives on the future of crypto!

    57 min

About Cypherpunk’d

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age.

More shows like Cypherpunk’d

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast by Marty Bent

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

770 Listeners

Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast by Tom Luongo

Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast

327 Listeners

Coffee and a Mike by Michael Farris

Coffee and a Mike

374 Listeners

Shaun Newman Podcast by Shaun Newman

Shaun Newman Podcast

42 Listeners

What Bitcoin Did by Danny Knowles

What Bitcoin Did

277 Listeners

BTC Sessions by Ben Perrin

BTC Sessions

37 Listeners

The Bitcoin Matrix by Cedric Youngelman

The Bitcoin Matrix

76 Listeners

Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories by Natalie Brunell

Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories

441 Listeners

Kingpilled by Home of The ASTROLABE

Kingpilled

29 Listeners

The Path Forward by LTC Steven Murray

The Path Forward

55 Listeners

Kontrarian Korner by Ben Kelleran

Kontrarian Korner

18 Listeners

Natural Resource Stocks by Natural Resource Stocks

Natural Resource Stocks

0 Listeners

Christian White by Christian White

Christian White

9 Listeners

The Competent Investor by Tom Bodrovics

The Competent Investor

20 Listeners