The main event: Mike Nicoll, director of Bitcoin Season, on going from USC Film School and Netflix's At All Costs to documenting the first Bitcoin-only deals with an NBA franchise and Klutch Sports — "come for the sexy basketball world, stay for the financial revolution." 100,000 views in the first week, free on YouTube, and Swan will buy the pizza and beer for your watch party. King closes with a credit-desk teardown of Strategy's STRC: why coupon-divided-by-price is the wrong math, what an 85 price actually implies, and why the Bitcoin price — not the coupon — is what brings Stretch back to par. Cory adds the house view: these are institutional products; keep 80%+ of your exposure in real on-chain Bitcoin you control. Homework: Vijay Boyapati's The Bullish Case for Bitcoin and Stephan Livera episode 71. And Dom's legendary full-gear, no-warm-up swish gets the retelling it deserves.

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Cafe Bitcoin returns for 50 Days for Bitcoin — Day 1 of 50.

Cory Klippsten reboots the daily Cafe Bitcoin show to kick off Swan's 50 Days for Bitcoin campaign: 50 basis point buy fees for 50 days (July 21 to September 8), daily weekday Spaces at 10:00 AM ET, and a return to the education-first roots that built the Bitcoin community on Clubhouse in 2020-2021.

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In this episode of Swan Signal Live, hosts Brady Swenson and John Harr discuss various Bitcoin-related topics with guests Steven Lubka and Isaiah Douglas from Swan Bitcoin. The crew talks MicroStrategy's plan to raise $42 billion to buy more Bitcoin, the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin's price, and the Florida CFO's push for a state Bitcoin reserve. They also compare MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase's and discuss Goldman Sachs' research on gold and its relevance to Bitcoin.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, hosts Brady and John discuss the potential for institutional adoption of Bitcoin, including pension funds and endowments. They analyze recent bullish statements from billionaires and a former Fed governor's criticism of the Fed's inconsistent inflation policies. The hosts also explore the differences between holding real Bitcoin versus ETFs or CBDCs, emphasizing Bitcoin's decentralization and limited supply. Finally, they highlight the Tuttle Twins' educational Bitcoin content and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's unique properties compared to other digital currencies.

In this comprehensive episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Brady Swenson and co-host John Haar engage with Maya Parbhoe, an entrepreneur and pro-Bitcoin candidate in Suriname's presidential race. Maya shares her rich entrepreneurial family background, educational journey, and solutions for economic hardships. The discussion pivots around Suriname's corruption, financial inefficiencies, and reliance on foreign currencies. They explore the transformative potential of Bitcoin to decentralize finance, enhance transparency, and improve governance. Topics include separating money from the state, privatization plans, challenges in raising Bitcoin awareness, and leveraging natural and technological resources. The episode also highlights the need for a regulatory framework for an open internet and the dire personal risks faced due to corruption. The ultimate vision is a diversified and modern economy driven by Bitcoin and sustainable energy, setting a model for national development.

00:00 Welcome to Cafe Bitcoin

00:37 Introducing Maya Parbo

02:05 Maya's Background and Journey

09:43 Challenges in Suriname

13:35 Bitcoin as a Solution

16:43 Vision for Suriname's Future

19:44 Economic and Monetary Policies

27:22 Privatization and Transformation

30:37 Financial Institutions and Global Inequality

32:12 Suriname's Payment Infrastructure Challenges

33:53 Integrating Bitcoin in Suriname

38:27 Maya's Vision for Suriname's Future

40:11 Energy and Economic Diversification

52:17 Challenges and Risks in Suriname

01:00:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this Cafe Bitcoin podcast, Brady, Terrence, John, and Alec discuss Bitcoin’s market activity and broader adoption signals. They highlight Microsoft's potential Bitcoin investment vote among shareholders, scheduled for December 10, and note that Microsoft’s board is recommending a "no" vote but believe this signifies growing mainstream interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. They also discuss Pennsylvania's recent bipartisan bill promoting Bitcoin rights, including tax protections and support for self-custody, which they see as a positive regulatory move. Additional topics include the rising yields in U.S. Treasury bonds, recent inflationary policies, and their potential to drive further interest in Bitcoin as a hedge. The crew also mentions the recent positive comments about Bitcoin from Paul Tudor Jones, who sees Bitcoin as a valuable inflation hedge in light of increasing fiscal and monetary uncertainties.

In this episode of Café Bitcoin, the crew discusses Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, specifically its tendency to dip back toward $58,000, referred to as a "magnet." The conversation highlights dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a viable long-term approach and touches on macroeconomic factors, including central banks' policies that affect Bitcoin. They also emphasize the resilience of the Bitcoin market despite volatility, combining humor with insightful trading strategies and market analysis.

In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Tuur Demeester joins the crew to dive into a key discussion surrounding the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest paper criticizing Bitcoin. Tuur breaks down the aggressive nature of the report, which accuses Bitcoin of fostering wealth inequality and undermining economic productivity. The crew highlights the report’s misleading arguments, comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies and noting that fiat, not Bitcoin, is what actually contributes to wealth disparity. They also explore how the ECB's stance could signal the intensifying battle between traditional financial systems and Bitcoin adoption, urging listeners to remain engaged in Bitcoin education.