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Natalie Smolenski is an anthropologist, software executive, editor of the Satoshi Papers, and one of the most original thinkers in the Bitcoin space. We explore America's national identity crisis, the bank-state relationship that funds war and destroys purchasing power, and why individual financial sovereignty is the only meaningful response to systems that can't be voted away. Topics include: Why you can't vote your way out of the bank-state nexus — and what you can do instead The erosion of free speech, privacy, and individual rights in the digital age How the financialization of everything destroyed community, care, and trust The rise of counter-elites and what it means for ordinary Americans Why Bitcoin self-custody is the most powerful political act available today ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/  Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin Pulls Back from $78k as Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets UAE Threatens to Diversify from the Dollar to Chinese Yuan in Wartime Oil Deals Paulson Warns of a "Vicious" U.S. Debt Crisis Strategy's STRC Hits $1 Billion in Single-Day Volume and Proposes Bi-Monthly Dividends Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF as Wall Street Race Heats Up ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  —- References mentioned in the episode: Bitcoin Climbs to Two-Month High Amid Middle East Deal Optimism Fox Business: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline for Iranian People Bitcoin's War Rally Is Forcing a Rethink Beyond "Digital Gold" Luke Gromen's Tweet on WSJ Scoop on UAE and Dollar Swap Lines The IMF Just Repriced the Macro Backdrop for Bitcoin with a Global Debt Warning Henry Paulson Suggests US Make a Break-Glass Treasuries Plan Strategy's STRC Sees Record Breaking Trading Day Strategy's STRC $1.1 Billion Volume: Saylor's Bitcoin Buying Engine STRC.live Tracker Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends on its Popular STRC Preferred Stock Why Michael Saylor's Strategy Decided to Make STRC's Dividend Bi-Monthly Strategy Corporate Announcement on STRC Dividend Payments Michael Saylor "Think Even Bigger" Post Tether Adds $70 Million in Bitcoin to Reserves, Holdings Above 97,000 BTC Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Reaches $100M in First Week, Marking the Bank's Strongest Launch Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF That Invests in Other Bitcoin ETFs Nate Geraci on Goldman's Bitcoin Premium Income ETF BlackRock's IBIT: Nearly $100 Billion Bitcoin Giant Nomura Study Says 65% of Institutional Investors See Crypto as a Vital Portfolio Diversifier ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com  ---- 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

Bitcoin OG, investor and anlyst Simon Dixon predicted Trump's return to the White House, the Iran War, and the dollar's collapse as primary reserve asset — all by doing one thing: following the money. In this episode, he reveals where it actually goes and what it means for you. We discuss: Why the American empire is being dismantled on purpose and who benefits The financial industrial complex that sits above presidents, governments, and you How the entire global economy is a Ponzi scheme approaching its endgame Why self-custody Bitcoin is your only real exit from the system How Simon lost his father and his Bitcoin on the same day — and what it taught him about the "spiritual energy" of money Follow Simon Dixon on X https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/  Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Peace Talks Collapse, Trump Orders Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Iran Is Accepting Bitcoin for Oil Passage — What That Means for the Monetary System The New York Times Claims to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto  Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Smashes Every Debut Record in the Firm's History Strategy's $STRC Hits More Than $500M in Single-Day Volume ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  —- References mentioned in the episode: Trump Says US to Sever Key Iran Lifeline With Blockade of Strait US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement After Marathon Talks Iran's Sanctions-Busting Crypto Ambitions Grow on Toll Payments Trump Announces U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls Oil Futures Up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz Bitcoin Rebound Faces Oil Shock Inflation Test Despite Ceasefire Relief  Bitcoin Magazine: Iran is Accepting Bitcoin for Transit Toll Payments Jack Mallers' Tweet on Iran Turning to Bitcoin Payments President Trump Truth Social Blockade Announcement Dated Brent Oil Price Surges Above $140, Highest Since 2008 Dated Brent Oil Price Jumps to Highest Level on Record The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto — NYT John Carreyrou John Carreyrou's thread on the NYT Satoshi investigation Adam Back's response: "I'm not Satoshi" Michael Saylor: "Stylometry is interesting, but not proof" Dominic Frisby's thread on why Adam Back can't be Satoshi Eric Weiss: "Adam Back isn't Satoshi, but Bitcoin is better because of him" Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Draws $34M on Day One Morgan Stanley Debuts Bitcoin ETF as Price Slump Rattles Holders Bitcoin News: Morgan Stanley Just Launched Its Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin Magazine: Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg on MSBT's record-breaking debut STRC Live Tracker — Real-time Price, Volume & ATM Activity Phong Le: STRC has more liquidity as a % of market cap than every Mag 7 stock Michael Saylor: "One penny of volatility. $526M of liquidity. Closed at par." Michael Saylor: "Think Bigger." Coin Stories — Natalie Brunell's interview with Strategy CEO Phong Le ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com  ---- 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

Matyáš Kuchař is the co-founder of BTC Prague (Europe's largest Bitcoin-only conference) and he joins Natalie with a frank assessment of where Europe stands on Bitcoin: over-regulated, energy-stressed, and falling behind. But Czech Republic is a surprising bright spot, with a Bitcoin-friendly central bank governor, a thriving Bitcoin community, and a conference drawing 8,000 attendees and speakers like Michael Saylor, Jeff Booth, and Jack Cruz. We discuss: How MiCA regulation killed Bitcoin payments at over 1,000 restaurants and shops overnight  The Czech National Bank governor who understands Bitcoin, and what that means for Europe What makes BTC Prague different from other Bitcoin conferences Why a bear market is actually the best time to attend a Bitcoin conference Get your tickets to the conference using code HODL at www.btcprague.com  Follow Matyáš Kuchar on X https://x.com/Matyas44Cook  **This interview can be viewed with Czech language subtitles on YouTube and Rumble.  ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Strategy CEO Phong Le returns to Coin Stories for a deep dive on STRC — the perpetual preferred stock he says is fixing the yield gap in America. In this episode, Phong breaks down exactly how Stretch works in plain English, why he just bought $250K worth himself, and what makes this the fastest-growing financial product launch in history. In this episode: The "yield gap" no one talks about: half of America earns near-zero on savings while the wealthy collect 2–3% STRC hit $5 billion in 7 months — growing faster than the iPhone and the gold ETF did 11.5% yield, tax-deferred, paid monthly — and you can buy it on Robinhood like a stock Bitcoin crashed nearly 50% and STRC barely flinched — here's why that changes everything ----- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline to Bomb Iran - What It Means for Bitcoin Google Says Bitcoin Could Be Cracked in 9 Minutes, But Should You Panic? Miners and Treasury Companies Panic Sell Charles Schwab Set to Open Bitcoin Trading to 46 Million Clients Michael Saylor Signals Another Major Buy With "Back to Work" Post ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  ---- References mentioned in the episode: Google Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Earlier Than Expected The Protocol: Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Sooner, Says Google What Does 'Cracking' Bitcoin in 9 Minutes by Quantum Computers Actually Mean Bitcoin's Key Initiatives Aimed at Quantum-Proofing the World's Largest Blockchain Google: Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies against Quantum Vulnerabilities Caltech: Useful Quantum Computers Could Be Built with ~10,000 Qubits Neha Narula's Blog Post on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing Michael Saylor's Tweet on Bitcoin's Biggest Risk Brian Armstrong's Tweet on Prioritizing Quantum Resistance Neha Narula's Tweet on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing Jonas Schnelli's Tweet on the Risks of Rushing Bitcoin's Quantum Fix Brian Roemmele's Tweet on Google and Bitcoin Checkmate's Tweet on Quantum Readiness vs. Panic The Bitcoin Treasury Boom Is Unwinding as Some Companies Sell Riot Platforms Sells $290M Worth of Bitcoin Bitfarms Targets Zero Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet as It Pivots to AI Metaplanet Adds 5,075 Bitcoin, Bringing Total Holdings to 40,177 BTC Charles Schwab Opens Waitlist for Direct BTC Trading Schwab Plans Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading Launch in First Half of 2026 SoFi Is Launching a 24/7 Banking Hub That Blends Traditional Cash With Crypto SoFi Launches Big Business Banking to Power Fiat and Crypto Banking  ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com  ---- 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

If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what's actually going on with Bitcoin — this episode is for you. James Seyffart is one of the most respected ETF analysts on Wall Street. He tracks the data behind who's buying Bitcoin, who's selling, and where the big money is really going. His insights cut through the noise. If you want to understand what's actually happening in the ETF markets right now - including gold, Bitcoin, tech stocks and electrical infrastucture - this is the conversation to watch. Everyday Bitcoin ETF holders didn't panic — even when prices crashed hard One of America's biggest banks just made a major Bitcoin move Will Bitcoin ETFs eventually surpass gold? A quiet rule change just made it easier for institutions to buy Bitcoin Smart money is leaving tech — here's where it's going instead The private credit market is flashing warning signs most people are missing Follow James at https://x.com/jseyff  ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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  

Macro investor and former hedge fund CIO Jordi Visser returns to Coin Stories for a wide-ranging conversation with Natalie Brunell on the forces reshaping markets, money, and the future of work. Is the geopolitical chaos part of a real strategy — or are we watching improvisation in real time? Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and rare earths — why energy control is the most important chess move nobody is talking about "Software stocks may never be investable again"  The institutional floodgates are opening — Jordi's framework for when money managers have no choice but to buy Bitcoin The one geopolitical scenario that could set the global economy back decades — and how to protect yourself "We are not the top of the food chain anymore. A superintelligent being stronger and smarter than any human will be here in five years." Follow Jordi Visser at: https://x.com/jvisserlabs ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Morgan Stanley Files Cheapest Bitcoin ETF — Undercutting BlackRock  Congress Chose Stablecoins Over Bitcoin. Here's What That Means. Tether Hires Big Four Auditor — The FUD May Finally Be Over Fannie Mae Now Accepts Bitcoin. You Can Buy a House Without Selling ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  —- References mentioned in the episode: Thread on PARITY Act Draft and Coinbase De Minimis Lobbying Statement on Revised PARITY Act Discussion Draft Thread on Bitcoin Mining Double Taxation in New Draft Capitol Hill De Minimis Briefing Recap Crypto Frustration Boils Over as Stablecoin Fight Stalls Bill Coinbase Again Rejects Clarity Act Alex Thorn's Tweet on Parity Act Dynamics  No One Is 100% Happy With the Stablecoin Yield Agreement Crypto Czar David Sacks Leaves Post for Broader White House Tech Role WH Crypto Czar Sacks Transfers to Presidential Advisory Committee Role President Trump Calls Bitcoin "Very Powerful" in New Speech MARA Holdings Sells $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Fund Debt Buyback MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 Billion to Fund Convertible Note Repurchase Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Companies and Selling Their BTC Morgan Stanley Sets Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee at 0.14%, Undercutting Every Rival Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Launch Likely Imminent Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin ETF Race With Market-Leading Low Fee Eric Balchunas's Tweet on Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Tether Hires Big Four Auditor for First Full Reserves Audit Tether Hires KPMG for USDT Audit, Brings in PwC for U.S. Expansion Tether Taps KPMG for First Financial Audit Tether Signs Big Four Firm to Complete First Full Audit Coinbase and Fannie Mae Bring Crypto-Backed Mortgages to Homebuyers Fannie Mae to Accept Crypto-Backed Mortgages for the First Time ---- ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com  ---- 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

Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas is just weeks away, and BTC Inc's Lana Miles is pulling back the curtain on what's coming. From a brand new Deal Day event to a very special 5th anniversary Women of Bitcoin bash honoring U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, this year is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. Get discounted tickets using code HODL! We discuss: AI conversations, emerging voices Why down markets are actually the best time to attend a Bitcoin conference How the conference has launched careers — including Natalie's! Special changes for the 5th anniversary WOB event! ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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  

What happens when you give 130 employees a $30,000 bonus... and they forget they got it? That's exactly what pushed Mike Coffey, CEO of BlueCotton, to do something radical: pay employees in Bitcoin. Mike runs a 130-person custom apparel company in Bowling Green, Kentucky — and he's quietly turning his small business into a Bitcoin case study. In this episode, we dig into why he made the switch, how it's impacting his employees' financial futures, what it's done for his bottom line, and why Bitcoin is the only bonus people actually remember. If you're a business owner wondering whether Bitcoin is right for your company — this is the episode that will change your mind. ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/    Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block -- powered exclusively by Ledn -- we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Gold Price Slides as Bitcoin Holds Around $70,000 Morgan Stanley Continues to Lean into Bitcoin Strategy Announces New $42B ATM SEC/CFTC Provide More Regulatory Clarity on Crypto Market Structure Bill - CLARITY Act - Progressing ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  —- References mentioned in the episode: Morgan Stanley Sets MSBT Ticker and $1M Seed Capital for Bitcoin ETF Morgan Stanley Exec Says Crypto ETF Adoption "Very Early" Among Advisors  Morgan Stanley Advances Bitcoin ETF Filing via Amended S-1 Strategy's Phong Le on the Potential of Morgan Stanley's MSBT  Coinbase & EY-Parthenon: 2026 Institutional Investor Digital Assets Survey  SEC/CFTC Interpretation of Federal Securities Laws to Crypto Assets  SEC/CFTC Releases Joint Crypto Guidance on Securities Classification  U.S. SEC Issues First-Ever Definitions for What Crypto Assets Are Securities  Senate Banking Committee Eyes April Vote on Crypto Market Structure Bill   Lawmakers Reach Breakthrough Agreement in Principle on Stablecoin Yield   Crypto Clarity Act May Be Cleared to Move After Senators Agree on Stablecoin Yield   Key U.S. Senator on Crypto Market Structure Bill: "We Think We've Got It"   ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com  ---- 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

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell sits down with James Check -- one of Bitcoin's most respected on-chain analysts -- to decode what the data actually says about market cycles, investor psychology, and where we are right now. We discuss: Read the market, not the noise — How on-chain data reveals what investors are really doing Cycle signals decoded — Key indicators at tops, bottoms, and trend reversals Who's actually buying? — Real capital flow dynamics and myths busted Why timing the bottom is a trap — Strategic frameworks for navigating market extremes Quantum computing & Bitcoin — The real threat timeline and what the network is doing ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  --- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie  ---- Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   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  With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie  Natalie's Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/  Extra Services to Consider: 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   Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  ---- 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    

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Bitcoin currently outperforms gold, S&P 500 amid Iran War Tremors in private credit sector Strategy deploys billions into Bitcoin with STRC - what's happening? ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  —- References mentioned in the episode: CoinDesk: BTC Sold Off First When the U.S.-Iran War Began. Two Weeks Later, It's Outperforming Nearly Everything CoinDesk: BTC Set for Best Week Since Sep. as Correlation with Tech Stocks Weakens River: BTC Has Outperformed Stocks & Gold in Every Geopolitical Crisis Since 2020  Fortune: Bitcoin Outperforms Gold and Stocks Since Beginning of Iran Conflict Stanley Druckenmiller's Recent Comments on Bitcoin as a Store of Value Joe Consorti's Tweet on Bitcoin Outperformance Since Iran Strikes Strategy: Strategy Acquires 17,994 BTC and Now Holds 738,731 BTC CoinDesk: Strategy's STRC Preferred Series Gets $50 Million Investment from Strive OranjeBTC's Tweet Explaining it Decision to Allocate to Stretch (STRC) CoinDesk: The Math Behind Strategy's Path to 1 Million Bitcoin by the End of 2026 STRC Live: Real-Time STRC Tradin Data and Bitcoin Purchase Estimates Strategy's Dashboard with Information Concerning STRC Phong Le's Tweet on STRC Trading Volume and Price Stability  Phong Le's Tweet on STRC Reaching Escape Velocity Michael Saylor's Tweet on STRC Being the Most Liquid Preferred Equity Michael Saylor's Tweet Hinting at Another Big Bitcoin Purchase Strategy's Tweet Comparing Digital Credit and Private Credit Joe Consorti's Tweet on Strategy's Estimated BTC Purchases Through STRC Fortune: The $265B Private Credit Meltdown — How Wall Street's Hottest Investment Craze Turned Into a Panic Bloomberg: Morgan Stanley Limits Redemptions on Private Credit Fund Bloomberg: Private Credit Fears, War Darken Outlook for U.S. Financial Stocks Bloomberg: JPMorgan Restricts Privat Credit Lending After Markdowns CNBC: JPMorgan Reins in Lending to Private Credit Firms After Marking Down Software Loans  ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Join us for the 5th annual Women of Bitcoin Bash and get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague! Michael Saylor is returning for the 4th year and it will be my first time at this conference! Tickets: https://btcprague.com Code HODL for 10% off. ---- 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