Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Learn about the future of money and how Bitcoin proposes a solution to the problems in our monetary system. Why is wealth concentration growing? Will the U.S. dollar always be the world reserve currency? Is Bitcoin the "internet of money?" Journalist and educator Natalie Brunell shares one-on-one interviews with thought leaders. Whether you're eager to start learning about Bitcoin, or already follow the world of cryptocurrency and its pioneers, this show has something for you to HODL. Join us every week and connect with us at info@talkingbitcoin.com. Copyright 2026 | Talking Bitcoin
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Arthur Hayes: Where Bitcoin Goes Next
<p>Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of Maelstrom, joins Coin Stories to discuss Bitcoin, AI disruption, and what comes next in the crypto cycle. We discuss:</p> Why Bitcoin is a "liquidity alarm" for global markets How AI job disruption could trigger the next financial crisis Why central banks may need to print more than during COVID Whether institutions are changing Bitcoin's market dynamics Why Arthur Hayes says wait for money printing before buying <p>Follow Arthur Hayes on X https://x.com/CryptoHayes </p> <p>----</p> <p>Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a...
News Block: Oil Shocks From Iran War, Stolen Bitcoin, and Kraken's Historic Win
<p >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:</p> Iran War oil crisis? Gas and jet fuel prices soar Kraken wins historic Fed master account Trump demands Congress to pass CLARITY Act, blames banks $46M in U.S. Government Bitcoin stolen and recovered thanks to pseudonymous investigator NEW: A foreign central bank is buying Bitcoin <p >------------------------------------</p> <p >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 we...
Stafford Masie: Why the Rest of the World Gets Bitcoin Wrong
<p>Is Bitcoin just "number go up?" Or is it something far bigger? Natalie Brunell sits down with Africa Bitcoin Corporation Executive Chairman Stafford Masie explore why Bitcoin adoption in Africa looks radically different than in the West.</p> <p>While many investors focus on price volatility, Africans are using Bitcoin as money ... as a lifeline against debasement, capital controls, and broken banking systems. We discuss:</p> Why Bitcoin is money in Africa, not just "store of value" 1 Bitcoin = 5 African jobs Stablecoins vs Bitcoin adoption Lowering capital costs with Bitcoin The human yield flywheel <p>Follow Stafford Masie on X...
News Block: Did Jane Street Crash Bitcoin? Block's AI-Fueled Jobs Cut, Banks Announce Major BTC Plans, Iran Conflict Heats Up
<p >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:</p> Did one firm's Bitcoin dump tank the entire market? The Jane Street story everyone's talking about Block bets the house on AI and cuts jobs to prove it — what Jack Dorsey knows that you don't The biggest banks in the world are going all-in on Bitcoin...here's what they're planning Iran conflict escalates and what it has to do with Bitcoin <p>---</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Le...
News Block: Bitcoin Slides Under $65K, $130B in Tariffs Struck Down, Ledn's Historic Bitcoin Bond Deal
<p >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:</p> Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs illegal — but will the $130B already collected ever be refunded? GDP slowing, inflation rising, and the CBO's new deficit numbers are grim Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund bought the Bitcoin dip while Goldman's CEO admitted he got it wrong Ledn closes the first-ever investment-grade Bitcoin-backed deal on Wall Street — zero losses through the crash <p >---</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global...
Michael Saylor: Why Bitcoin Stalled at $126K, The Quantum Debate, and What Every Critic Gets Wrong
<p>Michael Saylor answered every single question I threw at him — including the ones most people are afraid to ask. Nearly 2 hours. Nothing off limits.</p> <p>Topics include:</p> Why Michael Saylor says critics fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin Are people actively rooting for him to fail — and how he deals with it Why Bitcoin didn't break past $126K and what he thinks really happened His honest take on price suppression — is it real? Why Bitcoin's upside volatility is shrinking and what that signals Is quantum computing an actual threat to the network? His reaction to Bitcoin being mentioned in the Epstei...
Chris Kline: Running Out of Time - Bitcoin and the Fight to Retire With Dignity
<p>Natalie Brunell sits down with BitcoinIRA Co-Founder Chris Kline to discuss:</p> The staggering reality of America's retirement shortfall and why it's worse than most people think The surprising demographics putting bitcoin in their retirement accounts — it's not just young tech bros Chris breaks down where the market is headed and what needs to happen for bitcoin to hit a new all-time high The wake-up call: why treating your retirement savings casually is the biggest financial risk you're taking <p>Sign up for your BitcoinIRA and get up to $1000 for your account: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie </p> <p>...
Lyn Alden: Gradual vs. Big Print, the Missing Retail Wave, and Bitcoin's Next Catalyst
<p > Macro analyst Lyn Alden returns to Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to break down the state of Bitcoin and what comes next. We dive into:</p> Is the Bitcoin bottom in or is more pain ahead? Why Lyn expects a gradual money print, not a "big" or "nuclear" print Where is retail? Why everyday investors haven't shown up this last Bitcoin cycle Capitulation and nerves — what Lyn has to say about sentiment The catalysts that could spark Bitcoin's next major run Why Lyn is no longer as bullish on gold & precious metals as she was in recent years <p>...
News Block: Bitcoin to $40k? AI Agents Get Wallets, Unrealized Gains Taxes & Ledn Makes History
<p >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:</p> Is the Bitcoin bottom in — or is more downside ahead? The threat of AI deflation — and what it means for Bitcoin Lightning Labs takes first steps to make Bitcoin the native currency of AI agents The Netherlands passes 36% unrealized gains tax Ledn's Bitcoin-backed bond trust earns investment-grade rating <p>----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and th...
Andrew Hohns: How Bitcoin Changes Real Estate Forever
<p>Bitcoin is no longer just a savings technology. It's collateral for the real economy. Andrew Hohns, Founder & CEO of Newmarket Capital and Battery Finance, explains how his firm structured one of the first Bitcoin-backed real estate loans, why credit markets desperately need Bitcoin, and how BTC could reshape mortgages, commercial buildings, and even small-business lending. We discuss:</p> Why Bitcoin is pristine collateral for credit instruments The first Bitcoin-backed apartment building Bitcoin mortgages vs traditional financing Will institutions change or be changed by Bitcoin <p>----</p> <p>Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction...
