This week’s episode dives deep into the tectonic shifts in Bitcoin’s institutional landscape, highlighting Vanguard’s rise over BlackRock and the awakening of long-dormant Satoshi-era coins. We unpack the strategic moves by major banks and treasury companies amid volatile markets and regulatory pressures. Privacy innovations, governance debates, and adoption stories from El Salvador to Texas illustrate Bitcoin’s ongoing fight for user sovereignty in a tightening global surveillance environment. Finally, we explore the cultural and philosophical undercurrents shaping Bitcoin’s future as it navigates the crossroads of technology, finance, and freedom. Featuring content from .