Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories

In this conversation with Michael Mo, founder and CEO of KULR Technology Group, we discuss:

• His journey in the tech industry
• The challenges of taking a company public
• KULR technology is currenly on Mars!
• The strategic decision to adopt Bitcoin as a core part of KULR's corporate strategy and the importance of maximizing shareholder value
• The role of BTC yield

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Guest Bio: Michael Mo is the CEO and Founder of KULR Technology Group, trying to build a world-leading energy management platform accelerating the electrification economy. He earned his Master's in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara. Follow Michael on X at https://x.com/michaelmokulr

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a free *Whale Pass* to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell
• 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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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

In this episode with Casa co-founder and CSO of Casa we discuss:

• Bitcoin address "poisoning" aimed at stealing your assets!
• Recent hacks, scams and threats in crypto ecosystem
• How did ByBit exchange get hacked for $1.4 billion?
• How to protect yourself with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie
• Kidnapping and ransom concerns
• Making your identity more private online
• Sign up for our free security webinar on 3/6/25: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kp2bk2OeT4ubn8YYswXM9A#/registration

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Guest Bio: Jameson Lopp is co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, a platform that helps users secure their Bitcoin and other digital assets using multiple keys. Prior to joining Casa, the cypherpunk, software engineer, writer, and Bitcoin security expert was at BitGo. Jameson first became involved in Bitcoin around 2012. Follow Jameson on X at https://x.com/lopp

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell
• 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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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

In this episode with Metaplanet Founder & CEO Simon Gerovich we discuss:

• The origin story of Metaplanet, the #1 public stock in 2024
• Why Metaplanet adopted the Bitcoin Standard (Michael Saylor helped!)
• Why more companies haven't adopted Bitcoin (yet)
• What makes Simon nervous about Bitcoin
• $1 Million/Bitcoin Price Target

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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Guest Bio: Bio: Simon Gerovich has been an active investor in the digital asset ecosystem since 2014. He was a co-founder and Chairman of Red Planet Hotels, a regional hotel company focused on Asia's value hotel sector. As President of Metaplanet, Simon is responsible for spearheading the company's new Bitcoin investment strategy, guiding its overall direction, raising capital, and managing investor relations. He graduated from Harvard University with an AB in Applied Mathematics. Follow Simon on X at https://x.com/gerovich

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

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

• Bitcoin Rebounds After Bull Market Correction
• President Trump Posts About U.S. Crypto Reserve
• BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio
• Bybit Hit by One of Crypto's Largest Hacks

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Alex Thorn's Tweet on Bitcoin Price Drawdowns
• On-chain Metric Showing Short-term Holder Selling
• Checkmate Highlights Short-term Holder Selling
• Nick Neuman's Tweet on Strategic Crypto Reserve
• MacroScope's Tweet on Institutional Mentality
• BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Its Model Portfolio
• BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to Model Portfolio
• President Trump's Post on Crypto Strategic Reserve
• Anthony Pompliano's Tweet on Crypto Strategic Reserve
• Brian Armstrong Prefers Bitcoin in Strategic Reserve
• David Sacks' Tweet on Crypto Strategic Reserve
• White House Announces Crypto Summit on March 7
• Nick Neuman's Tweet Thread on Bybit Hack
• North Korea's Lazarus Group Attributed to Hack
• Bybit Hit By One of the Largest Hacks in Crypto History

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

In this episode with Larry Lepard we discuss:

• Getting his X account hacked and recent social engineering schemes
• His cinema-worthy moment standig up in front of centrals bankers at HBS
• How money printing destroyed the fabric of America
• His new book, The Big Print and how many more 'prints' our nation can survive
• Why most people are wrong about politics on both sides
• The future of Bitcoin as sound money

Buy The Big Print: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWKLX9J7?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzameri07b-20&creativeASIN=B0DWKLX9J7&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3Q6CKLCXBKGSV&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d_asin

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Guest Bio: Larry Lepard is the author of the new book, The Big Print. He founded Equity Management Associates in 2006. EMA is an equity investment management firm investing in growing private and public companies around the world. The competitive CrossFit Masters Athlete and former pilot earned his MBA from Harvard and BA in economics from Colgate. Follow Larry on X https://twitter.com/lawrencelepard

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

In this episode featuring Eva Vlaardingerbroek, we discuss the following topics:

• European free speech faces serious new threats
• Expressing dissenting opinions can lead to arrests and legal problems
• Collectivism can trample individual freedoms for the 'greater good'
• Bitcoin challenges government attempts to censor and control
• Bitcoin helps counter corruption and systemic inflation
• Government-driven inflation reduces purchasing power significantly
• Financial struggles hinder women's choices; economic empowerment helps families
• Feminism can respect traditional family roles' importance

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Guest Bio: Eva Vlaardingerbroek is a Dutch political and cultural commentator and legal philosopher. After receiving her master's with honors from Leiden University in 2019, she became known for her outspoken views in Dutch politics, earning the nickname "shield maiden of the far right." Her stance on the Dutch farmers' protests and her remarks on the "great replacement" during a speech at CPAC Hungary drew significant attention. Recently, she surpassed one million followers on X: https://x.com/EvaVlaar

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

In this episode with Dr. Ron Paul, we discuss:

• Government waste and fraud
• How some elected officials are worth $50 million on a $200,000 salary
• Does the U.S. have all the gold it claims to?
• Auditing the Fed, Fort Knox and all government agencies
• Bitcoin and cryptocurrency
• The U.S. dollar's reserve currency status
• Why Ron has optimism about the future

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Coin Stories is powered by Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

----

VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell

Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell

Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected]

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

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

• 2025: The Year of the Bitcoin Treasury Company?
• A closer look at instutional adoption of Bitcoin based on recent 13F filings
• Czech Central Banker tweets about Bitcoin vs crypto
• Fold goes public
• and much more!

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Join my mailing list and subscribe to our free newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Saylor's Big Bet on Bitcoin Is Inspiring Copycat CEOs
• Strategy is Best-Performing Stock in Last 12 Months
• Eric Yakes' Report on the State of the Bitcoin Ecosystem
• Strive CEO: "2025 Will Be The Year of the Bitcoin Treasury Company"
• 3 Sources Confirm that Gamestop is Considering BTC Investment
• Eric Semler Launches the "Zombie Zone"
• Semler Identifies Zoom as Potential Bitcoin Treasury CompanyFounder and CEO of Zoom Follows Joe Burnett
• Vivek Ramaswamy's Tweet on Bitcoin Corporate Adoption
• Czech Central Bank Governor Wants to Buy Bitcoin
• Czech Central Bank Governor Tweets on Bitcoin
• Czech Central Bank Proposal For Adopting Bitcoin
• Sam Callahan's Thread on Institutional Adoption
• Bitcoin Financial Services Company, Fold, Goes Public
• Join the Fold Credit Card Waitlist Here
• Fidelity Digital Assets & Voltage Publish Lightning Report
• Fidelity Digital Assets: Lightning Strengthens Bitcoin

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In this episode with Brian Estes, we discuss:

• The BitBonds White Paper
• Could U.S. pay off its debt with Bitcoin?
• Price models show Bitcoin is undervalued
• What did Brian spend 50 bitcoin on??

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Guest Bio: Brian Estes is the CIO of Off the Chain Capital, a General Partner investor of Polychain, and executive producer of the movie, "God Bless Bitcoin." Follow Brian on X and read his two-page white paper on US Treasury BitBonds at https://x.com/brianestes32

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Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

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Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

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

• Will Tether have to sell its Bitcoin?
• VanEck: Bitcoin reserve bills at state level could spark $23B in demand
• Government ppending surges 15% year-over-year
• Where more than 60% of government spending is going
• A16z's Brian Quintenz to be nominated for CFTC Chair

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• Tether May Have to Sell Its Bitcoin Holdings
• Tether's Q4 2024 Attestation Report
• Tether Made $13 Billion in Profits in 2024
• Tether Announces Bitcoin Stacking Strategy
• Paolo Ardoino's Tweet on "Salty" JPM Analysts
• Bitcoin Chart Highlighting State Reserve Bills
• VanEck's Sigel Estimates Impact of State Adoption
• State-level Bitcoin Reserves Could Drive $23B in Bitcoin
• January CPI Inflation Comes in Hotter Than Expected
• The Era of Fiscal Dominance: Full Steam Ahead
• The Federal Spending Boom Rolls On
• Fiscal Deficit Is On Track To Top Last Fiscal Year
• Dalio: Cut Fiscal Deficit or Face 'Economic Heart Attack
• GAO Sends Warning in Report on U.S. Fiscal Health
• Trump Plans to Nominate a16z's Quintenz as CFTC Chairr
• Brian Quintenz Responds to Trump's Nomination

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• Genius (NYSE $GNS) is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/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/
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• 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
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• 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
• Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK

Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters

Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell

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Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES

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DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.