Coin Stories

*COIN STORIES PODCAST* Natalie Brunell is joined by Frank Corva, journalist and political correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine, for a brief conversation on Bitcoins intersection with politics. Frank shares insights from his reporting and what to expect at the upcoming Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas where the global Bitcoin community will once again unite to advance the mission of sound money and financial sovereignty.

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*Bitcoin Conference 2025 Las Vegas Highlights*

• The worlds largest annual Bitcoin gathering returns, taking over Las Vegas
• Uniting builders, educators, investors, and advocates from around the globe
• Driving forward the movement for sound money and financial freedom
• An epicenter for announcements, innovation, and the future of Bitcoin

*4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch* powered by MARA

• Our biggest and most impactful event yet5x the size of our 2022 launch
• Featuring women-led panels, powerful networking, and inspiring conversations
• Open to all women in Bitcoin from pioneering CEOs to first-time attendees
• Celebrating and empowering the vital role of women in shaping Bitcoins future Bitcoin is for everyone and this is your invitation to be part of history.

*USE CODE HODL for 10% off* Watch the full episode now and get a front-row look at whats ahead for Bitcoin 2025! https://b.tc/conference

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Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more at https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Natalies Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/
• 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
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card:https://www.gemini.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join Americas most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Natalie Brunell is joined by actor and comedian T.J. Miller in this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Coin Stories to discuss Bitcoin. T.J. isnt afraid to challenge the mainstream Hollywood consensus, which continues to overlook the most important digital asset and monetary network in the world.

Known for his roles in "Silicon Valley," "Deadpool," and a string of blockbuster comedies, T.J. brings his unique perspective on the intersection of Bitcoin and the entertainment industry (or rather, the lack thereof).

Topics discussed include:

• How he came to learn about Bitcoin
• Being married to a Bitcoin maxi
• T.J.s friendship with the Winklevoss twins, Michael Saylor, and other prominent Bitcoiners
• Why other celebrities havent adopted Bitcoin
• The hurdle of dedicating 50+ hours to learn about Bitcoin
• How broken money/fiat has impacted Hollywood and filmmaking]

Guest Bio: T.J. Miller is an American actor and comedian, known for his roles in the HBO series "Silicon Valley" and the Marvel films "Deadpool" and "X-Men: Apocalypse". He has also gained attention for his interest in and investment in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. And he's one of the featured speakers at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas in May. Follow T.J. on X athttps://x.com/nottjmiller and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teenagemillionaire/

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Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com

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Natalies Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/
• 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
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card:https://www.gemini.com/natalie
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025
• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join Americas most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Foreign Investors Are Selling U.S. Assets
• Is Global Monetary Reset Underway?
• Gold Surges, Bitcoin Shows Resilience
• Trump Pressures Powell to Rate Cuts
• Powell: Fed to Loosen Crypto Rules for Banks

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Treasury Secretary Bessent: Its Main Streets turn.
• Mirans Comments on U.S. Dollar Reserve Status
• Apollo: Total Foreign Holdings of U.S. Assets
• Foreign Investors Sellers of U.S. Equities
• Foreign Investors Sellers of U.S. Corporate Bonds
• FMS Investors to Cut More U.S. Stock Exposure
• Gold Funds On Pace for Record Flows in 2025
• Bitwise: Bitcoins Remarkable Resilience
• June Fed Rate Cut Probability from FedWatch
• President Trump Calls for Fed Rate Cuts
• Fed Signal Loosening of Bank Rules Around Bitcoin
• Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin Trading Within 12 Months
• Binance Acting as an Advisor to Governments on Crypto Policy

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Natalie Brunell is joined by Lyn Alden for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping the global financial system and the future of money. Lyn breaks down the complexities of the US dollar’s reserve currency status, its role in persistent trade deficits, and the economic toll on America’s working class. The discussion spans monetary history, policy tradeoffs, the future of manufacturing, and the potential of Bitcoin as a neutral reserve asset in a volatile world.

Topics include:

• The global demand created by dollar reserve status
• How trade deficits are tied to an overvalued dollar
• The link between financialization and the decline of the working class
• The shift from gold to fiat and its long-term effects
• Why tariffs may not fix structural economic issues
• Capital outflows and their rare occurrence in the U.S.
• The case for a multipolar currency world 
• Challenges in the real estate market
• The role of automation in reshoring jobs
• Rising value of skilled blue-collar labor
• Bitcoin as a potential neutral reserve asset
• Predictions for market volatility and Bitcoin’s future

Arguably, no one explains these concepts better than Lyn Alden. Her analysis is among the best and is sure to give you that “aha” moment, unlocking key pieces of the complex monetary puzzle, and why an alternative, such as Bitcoin, is so important. Guest Bio: Lyn Alden is a brilliant macroeconomist, investment strategist and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. Follow Lyn on X https://x.com/LynAldenContact and subscribe to her phenomenal newsletter https://www.lynalden.com

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Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/
• 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
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie 
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025  
• 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 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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In this episode featuring John Deaton, trial attorney, U.S. Marine veteran, and challenger to Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 Senate race, John shares his personal journey of resilience and why he believes Bitcoin is the path to prosperity that will help revive the American Dream.

Topics discussed include:

• Deaton’s upbringing: growing up on welfare with self-limiting beliefs
• Why Bitcoin is 'ideaological' and personal
• The fight for economic justice
• Closing the wealth gap
• The race against Elizabeth Warren and what went wrong
• Bitcoin’s role in the future of America

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Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories

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Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com 

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie 
• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/
• 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
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie 
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• Earn 2% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the Gemini credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
• Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025  
• 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 
• Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto   

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS

• Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
• Cash App $CoinStories

#money #Bitcoin #investing