In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. discuss Sam Bankman Fried’s sentencing, what FTX taught us about counterparty risk, the fallacy of government bailouts and why they don’t apply to Bitcoin, and why everyone should self-custody. Additionally, the hosts challenge the perspective that early Bitcoin holders are "lucky," instead emphasizing the role of speculation and risk assessment in their success. They also touch on why it’s impossible for institutions to change Bitcoin’s rules and manipulate supply. Lastly, the episode revisits how bitcoin continues to outperform traditional assets like real estate and gold, and Jack shares his belief in Bitcoin's potential to replace existing currencies.

EP. 15: There Are No Bailouts in Bitcoin

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Welcome to the Money Matters podcast, brought to you by Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, Bill Mallers Jr., and Brooke Mallers. In this episode, Bill looks at the performance of precious metals, real estate, and the stock market, and how their gains share a common factor: they are all priced in dollars. The hosts also discuss the approval of the Ethereum ETF and the early history of Ethereum. Jack shares his theory on why banks benefit from and are incentivized to lobby for more crypto ETF approvals, particularly after the successful launch of the Bitcoin ETF, the best-performing ETF debut ever. Additionally, they talk about Bitcoin in the U.S. presidential election, Trump's pro-Bitcoin stance, and hope for Ross Ulbricht. Finally, Jack and Dylan address viewer questions, including how to get on the zero fiat lifestyle, and the story behind the Bitcoin car, a historic moment for the Bitcoin community.

EP. 23: Do Banks Run the Government


 This week, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. share a look into the Mallers' history as Brooke Mallers, also known as @Bitcoinmom, joins the discussion. The hosts reminisce about the early days of their Bitcoin journey, including Jack's numerous rejections from Bitcoin companies and his initial ideas for Strike. Furthermore, Bill breaks down the latest market trends, while Jack shares insights on Bitcoin’s reaction to the Public’s Bank of China news.


EP. 22: Meet the Mallers: Early Bitcoin Days and Strike's Origins

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Bill Mallers Jr. stands firm in his bullish stance on Bitcoin, drawing insights from gold's price movement, markets pricing in inflation, and Bitcoin's emergence in the presidential election, as he accurately predicted. He also breaks down the three types of bitcoin holders and what it reveals about Bitcoin’s trajectory. This week, Bill, Jack Mallers and Dylan Lieteau also discuss why they’re optimistic about a pro-Bitcoin government (Bitcoin is an alarm bell, and it can’t be ignored), Bitcoin’s significance in the election and why it has the potential to be one of the catalysts for this bull run.
Lastly, a very happy mother’s day to @BitcoinMom!

EP. 21: The Presidential Election Will Drive Bitcoin’s Bull Run

: In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Bill Mallers Jr. looks at the performance of bitcoin in comparison to gold and real estate, emphasizing its position as the leading store of value. This week, Bill, Jack Mallers and Dylan Lieteau also break down the recent Federal Reserve meeting, the decision against rate cuts, and takeaways from Bitcoin’s and the market’s reaction. Additionally, they discuss ongoing challenges with the political landscape, the role of global debt and inflation in broadening the wealth gap, and why bitcoin should be seen as a “life hack.” Lastly, the trio offer advice on how to talk to your parents about Bitcoin.

EP.20: Bitcoin called bullshit on the Fed

In this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Jack Mallers, Dylan Lieteau, and Bill Mallers Jr. discuss the recent arrest of Samourai Wallet’s founders and the consequential decision by Phoenix Wallet to halt its services for U.S. customers. Additionally, they explore the broader implications around privacy, self-custody, and overreaching regulation and how the evolving political landscape will shape the future of Bitcoin. The episode concludes with our weekly “Dollar Bill” segment where Bill Mallers Jr. shares his take on the markets and Bitcoin's trajectory: get long, get paid!

EP. 15: There Are No Bailouts in Bitcoin

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