Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories

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

• Spot Bitcoin ETFs see billions of dollars in trading volume in first week
• BlackRock, Fidelity take the lead in the ETF race for liquidity
• SEC's X account hacked due to no two-factor authentication?
• Larry Fink calls Bitcoin an instrument to store wealth
• Vanguard restricts clients from accessing Bitcoin ETFs
• If spot Bitcoin ETFs are trading, why is the Bitcoin price falling?

References mentioned in the episode:

• SEC's Approval Document of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
• $4.6 Billion in Trading Volume on Day One for ETFs
• Bloomberg Analyst Impressed With ETFs First Day
• Updated Table of ETF Inflows After Two Trading Days
• Gary Gensler Tweets That SEC's X Account was Hacked
• US Senators Call for Investigation into SEC X Hack
• FBI Investigating Fake SEC Bitcoin Social Media Post
• Vanguard Issues Statement on Restricting Access to Bitcoin
• Fidelity Advertises Bitcoin ETF on Its Homepage
• Coin Stories Interview with SEC Commissioner Peirce

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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.

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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 episode with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce we discuss:

• The approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs
• SEC's hacked X account ahead of the ETF approval
• Why the SEC took issue with in-kind redemptions
• Crypto regulation and how Bitcoin is different
• Are current securities laws sufficient or do we need a new framework for evaluating digital assets?
• What is the biggest misconception about the SEC?

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Bio: Hester M. Peirce was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and was sworn in on January 11, 2018. Prior to joining the SEC, Commissioner Peirce conducted research on the regulation of financial markets at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. She was a Senior Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, where she advised Ranking Member Richard Shelby and other members of the Committee on securities issues. Commissioner Peirce served as counsel to SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins. She also worked as a Staff Attorney in the SEC's Division of Investment Management. Commissioner Peirce was an associate at Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering (now WilmerHale) and clerked for Judge Roger Andewelt on the Court of Federal Claims. Follow Commissioner Peirce on X: https://twitter.com/HesterPeirce

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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.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

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

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

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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 episode with investment strategist Lyn Alden we discuss:

• Her 2024 macro outlook for equities, bonds, gold and Bitcoin
• What happened to the consensus about a 'hard landing' for the economy?
• Could consensus about a Bitcoin bull run be wrong?
• Global economic deceleration
• Impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs and the Bitcoin halving
• The need for privacy tools on Bitcoin

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Lyn has been performing investment research for nearly 20 years in various public and private capacities, and founded Lyn Alden Investment Strategy in 2016. She's an advisor with Ego Death Capital, a firm investing in entrepreneurs founded by Jeff Booth, Nico Lechuga and Andi Pitt. She is the author of the book, "Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better." Lyn is also on the board at Swan Bitcoin. She has a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a Master's in engineering management. Lyn went from intern to lead engineer at an aviation facility before retiring with financial independence at 33. Her goal is to provide institutional-level research in plain English, to benefit institutional and retail investors. Visit www.lynalden.com and follow Lyn on X at @LynAldenContact.

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• Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
• Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference
• Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the Coldcard wallet: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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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

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 the major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance:

• ETF Issuers are Dropping Fees in Anticipation of Approvals
• How Liquidity Will Determine Bitcoin ETF Winner
• Bitwise Survey Shows Financial Advisors Want Bitcoin Exposure
• Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Says Bitcoin Will Go Mainstream in 2024
• 15th Anniversary of Hal Finney's Legendary Bitcoin Tweet

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Issuers Rush to Submit Revised Forms for ETF Approval
• Bitcoin Issuers Clear Major Hurdle in Bid to Get ETF ListedBloomberg Analyst's Table of Updated ETF Fees
• VanEck Pledges to Donate ETF Profits to Bitcoin Devs
• BlackRock Expects SEC Approval By Wednesday
• Bitwise's 2024 Financial Advisor Survey
• Coinshare's Report Shows Report Inflows to ETP Products
• Standard Chartered Predicts $50-$100 Billion of Inflows into ETFs
• Erik Vorhees Tweet On ETF Trojan Horse
• Hal Finney's Legendary "Running Bitcoin" Tweet
• Coin Stories Running Bitcoin Challenge Team

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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

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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 Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart we discuss:

• Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals by the SEC
• How with the Spot Bitcoin ETFs compete?
• Will one Spot Bitcoin ETF take majority of market share?
• How does the creation/redemption process work?
• Why did SEC want cash vs. in-kind redemptions?
• Is Spot Bitcoin ETF the same as owning Bitcoin?

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Eric Balchunas is an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence focused on exchange-traded funds, writes research for Bloomberg Terminal, and is one of the creators and hosts of the Bloomberg TV series "Bloomberg ETF IQ" and the podcast "Trillions." He's also the author of "The Institutional ETF Toolbox" & "The Bogle Effect." Eric has a Bachelor's degree in journalism and environmental economics from Rutgers University. Follow Eric on X/Twitter at https://x.com/EricBalchunas

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James Seyffart is a research analyst within Bloomberg Intelligence (Bloomberg LP's Research Department), focusing on the broader asset management industry with specialized expertise in the coverage of ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Hedge Funds. And he has experience researching cryptocurrencies and digital assets. He has a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from The College Of New Jersey (TCNJ). Follow James on X/Twitter at https://x.com/jseyff

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
• Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference
• Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the Coldcard wallet: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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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

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 Fran Finney, the widow of Hal Finney, we discuss:

• The early days of Bitcoin
• The claims that Hal Finney is Satoshi Nakamoto and how that has impacted the Finney family
• Hal Finney's character and origin story
• Running Bitcoin Challenge
• How to cope with the loss of a loved one

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Fran Finney is the widow of the legendary Hal Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction. After Hal died of ALS in 2014 Fran says she's dedicated the rest of her life to making him proud. The graduate of Caltech, Occidental College and USC graduate is leading The Running Bitcoin Challenge -- combining Hal's loves of running and Bitcoin -- raising funds and awareness to help defeat ALS. The challenge is to run, walk, roll or hike the equivalent of a half marathon (all at once or throughout the year) in 2024. Follow Fran on X at https://x.com/franfinney. Join the Running Bitcoin Challenge at: https://t.co/BwXaetsG1z

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.

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Natalie's Promotional Links:

• Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
• Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference
• Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the Coldcard wallet: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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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

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 presented by Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR), we cover the major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance:

• Bitcoin's Dominant Performance in 2023 Setting Up For Intense Bull Run
• MicroStrategy Stacks an Additional 14,620 BTC
• Stone Ridge's Ross Stevens Pens Viral Investor Letter on Bitcoin Strategy Success
• ETF Issuers Name JPMorgan and Jane Street as Partners
• Competition Between ETF Issuers is Heating Up

References mentioned in the episode:

• Bitcoin Had Third-highest Risk-adjusted Returns
• Microstrategy Adds More Bitcoin to its Treasury
• Resource Showing All Companies that Hold Bitcoin
• 2023 Stone Ridge Annual Investor Letter
• US Companies Sit on Nearly $6 Trillion in Cash
• Reuters Reports that SEC Could Approve ETF This Week
• ETF Issuers Begin to Name Authorized Participants
• Fidelity Announces Lowest Sponsor Fee for ETF Yet
• River Report on the Tradeoffs Between Spot and ETFs
• Gabor Gurbacs Tweet on Potential ETF Impact

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.

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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 latest episode with independent investigative journalist Whitney Webb, we discuss:

• The need to build and protect tools of financial freedom
• Bitcoin and Wall Street/Government Adoption
• Artificial Intelligence and Open-Source vs. Closed-Source Technology
• Cyber attacks and simulations
• Her latest investigation into the crypto and CDBC world

Follow Whitney's work at: https://unlimitedhangout.com

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Whitney Webb is a writer, podcaster and researcher at Unlimited Hangout, mostly covering intelligence, tech, surveillance and civil liberties. She is also the author of the new book, "One Nation Under Blackmail." Follow Whitney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_whitneywebb

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• Buy Bitcoin, Secure it Through Multisig Collaborative Custody, Start a Bitcoin IRA or Take Out a Bitcoin Loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
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• This is the best new Bitcoin book to help you effectively orange pill your friends and family. Bitcoin Evangelism by Brian De Mint: https://amzn.to/3GkvStO

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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

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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.

Yan Pritzker is the CTO and cofounder of Swan Bitcoin, and author of "Inventing Bitcoin: The Technology Behind the First Truly Scarce and Decentralized Money Explained." He has spent 20+ years as a software developer and entrepreneur focusing on tech startups. In 2019 he sold Reverb.com to Etsy for $275m.

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Follow Yan on X/Twitter at https://twitter.com/skwp

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• Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference
• CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie
• Coinkite is your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions, including the cold card wallet. Get 5% off using my link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Buy Bitcoin, Secure it Through Multisig Collaborative Custody, Start a Bitcoin IRA or Take Out a Bitcoin Loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
• The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin:https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell
• This is the best new Bitcoin book to help you effectively orange pill your friends and family. Bitcoin Evangelism by Brian De Mint: https://amzn.to/3GkvStO
• If you're looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. For $20 off use code HODL: https://eatcampogrande.com/HODL

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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.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

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.

Aleksandar Svetski returns to the show to discuss his latest work:

• Why Bitcoin is energy and energy is the currency of the universe
• Strong money vs weak money...strong people vs weak people
• Bitcoin as a tool to reward excellence
• "Power only corrupts the weak."
• Why bad people rise to the top
• Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence
• Bitcoin FUD lightning round

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Aleksandar is the Author of the best selling "UnCommunist Manifesto" and up-coming the "Bushido of Bitcoin". In 2018, he founded the #1 Bitcoin Times Collectible-Publication, and the world's first Bitcoin-only savings app: Amber. He's currently building open source Bitcoin & AI tools with the Spirit of Satoshi project.

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Links:

• Bitcointimes.io
• SpiritOfSatoshi.ai
• Svetski.info
• Twitter.com/SvetskiWrites

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Promotional Links:

• Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at https://b.tc/conference
• CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie
• Coinkite is your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions, including the cold card wallet. Get 5% off using my link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Buy Bitcoin, Secure it Through Multisig Collaborative Custody, Start a Bitcoin IRA or Take Out a Bitcoin Loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie
• The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin:https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell
• This is the best new Bitcoin book to help you effectively orange pill your friends and family. Bitcoin Evangelism by Brian De Mint: https://amzn.to/3GkvStO
• If you're looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. For $20 off use code HODL: https://eatcampogrande.com/HODL

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

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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.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE

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

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

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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.