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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Matyáš Kuchař: Europe's Most Bitcoin-Friendly Country Just Changed Everything
<p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> 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 dif...
Phong Le: Why STRC is the Fastest-Growing Financial Product in History
<p>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.</p> <p>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:</p> 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 m...
News Block: Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran, Google Says Bitcoin Can Be Cracked in 9 Minutes, More Companies Selling Bitcoin
<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> 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 <p >----</p> <p >The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 bi...
James Seyffart: What Every Bitcoin & Gold Investor Needs to Know Right Now
<p > If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what's actually going on with Bitcoin — this episode is for you.</p> <p > 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.</p> Everyday Bitcoin ETF holders didn't panic — even when prices crashed hard...
Jordi Visser: The Macro Case for Bitcoin Has Never Been Stronger
<p > 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.</p> 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 c...
News Block: Rich Boomer Money Coming, Bitcoin Mortgages, and the Tax Fight That Should Have Every Bitcoiner Furious
<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> 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 <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 were the first to offer proof of res...
Lana Miles: Inside the World's Biggest Bitcoin Conference - What to Expect at Bitcoin 2026
<p>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!</p> <p>We discuss:</p> 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! <p>...
Mike Coffey: How One Small Business Owner Used Bitcoin to Transform His Company
<p > 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.</p> <p > 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.</p> <p > If you're a business owner wondering wh...
News Block: Gold Slides as Bitcoin Holds, Morgan Stanley Files for BTC ETF, Washington Redefining Crypto Rulebook
<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> 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 <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 were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Le...
Checkmatey (James Check): Bitcoin Investor Behavior and On-Chain Analysis 101
<p > 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.</p> <p > We discuss:</p> 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 tim...
