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  • Cem Karsan: Why the U.S. Dollar's Power Matters More Than Gold or Bitcoin

    Cem Karsan: Why the U.S. Dollar's Power Matters More Than Gold or Bitcoin
    Jan 22 2026

    Macro analyst and investor Cem Karsan joins Coin Stories to explain why the U.S. dollar remains America's greatest source of power, how decades of Fed policy fueled inequality and populism, and where Bitcoin, gold, and hard assets fit into a fractured global system. We discuss:

    • Why the U.S. dollar is more powerful than the military
    • How the Federal Reserve reshaped wealth, markets, and politics
    • Populism, protectionism, and rising internal conflict
    • Bitcoin, gold, and the future of reserve assets - W
    • hat individuals can do to protect themselves in a volatile world

    Follow Cem Karsan on X at https://x.com/jam_croissant

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    • 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=
    • Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

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

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    1 h et 14 min
  • Luke Gromen: Dollar System is Breaking and Markets Aren't Ready

    Luke Gromen: Dollar System is Breaking and Markets Aren't Ready
    Jan 20 2026
    Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT, joins Natalie Brunell to break down the accelerating breakdown of the post-1971 dollar reserve system, and what it means for Bitcoin, gold, global trade, and geopolitical stability. Topics: Why Japan may be closest to a sovereign debt crisis as yields spike to historic levelsHow gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries in global reserves Is the U.S. selling gold that's making its way to China?!Capital rotation away from risk assets and into goldWhy Bitcoin still trades like high-beta tech, for nowWhy Luke sold his Bitcoin and isn't buying back (yet) Follow Luke Gromen on X at https://x.com/LukeGromen & subscribe to https://fftt-treerings.com ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at 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 ---- 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 ---- 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= Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 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
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    1 h et 22 min
  • News Block: Tariffs & Turmoil - Gold Surges Amid Greenland Standoff, CLARITY Act Stalls, Fed Power Struggle

    News Block: Tariffs & Turmoil - Gold Surges Amid Greenland Standoff, CLARITY Act Stalls, Fed Power Struggle
    Jan 19 2026
    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 tariff announcement on 8 EU nations over Greenland sale spark market turmoil: gold hits new ATH while Bitcoin wobbles CLARITY Act stalls: Coinbase pulls support as banks lobby to kneecap stablecoin competition Bessent demands thorough Fed overhaul Trump-Dimon feud escalates with lawsuit threat ---- 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: Truth Social Post on New European TariffsBofA CEO on Potential Loss of Bank Deposits Coinbase Pulls Support for CLARITY Act Bill Senate Committee Markup Gets Postponed Bank Lobbying on Market Structure Bill Intensifies Brian Armstrong's Tweet on the CLARITY ActPaul Grewal's Tweet on the CLARITY Act Coin Center's Views on the CLARITY Act Senator Scott Postpones CLARITY Act MarkupThread on the Main Topics of CLARITY Act Debate Peter Van Valkenburgh's Tweet on the CLARITY Act Peter Van Valkenburgh's Response to CriticismMiles Suter's Tweet on the CLARITY Act Polymarket Odds on Who Will Be Next Fed ChairBrian Armstrong Pushes Back on Reporting Joint Statement from Former Fed ChairsTrump's Post on Plans to Sue JPMorgan Chase Dartmouth College Discloses IBIT Allocation Steak n' Shake Buys $10 Million Worth of BTC Steak n' Shake Tweet on BTC Purchase Dartmouth College Article from December ---- Upcoming Events: Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 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= ---- 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
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    12 min
  • Tracy Shuchart: The Real Energy War - Venezuela "Oil Theater," AI's Power Grab, Surging Debt, and Why Bitcoin & Hard Assets Outperform

    Tracy Shuchart: The Real Energy War - Venezuela "Oil Theater," AI's Power Grab, Surging Debt, and Why Bitcoin & Hard Assets Outperform
    Jan 15 2026
    Natalie Brunell and Tracy Shuchart (NinjaTrader Live and Hilltower Resource Advisors) expose the truth behind the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and how it was never really about oil. Topics include: How China, Russia, and Iran quietly took control of Venezuela's resourcesDid the Pentagon advise moving in on Venezuela?Why gold is being hoarded by central banksWhy the petrodollar narrative is misunderstood How Bitcoin is being used by sanctioned governmentsWhy AI and data centers are creating a massive commodity super-cycleWhy owning hard assets is critical, including Bitcoin Tracy Shuchart "The Venezuelan Oil Narrative is PURE THEATRE" https://renegaderesources.pro/p/the-venezuelan-oil-narative-is-pure Follow Tracy Shuchart on X at https://x.com/chigrl ---- 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. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at 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= Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 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
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    42 min
  • Joe Carlasare: New Bitcoin ATH in 2026 as Economy Runs Hot

    Joe Carlasare: New Bitcoin ATH in 2026 as Economy Runs Hot
    Jan 13 2026

    Natalie Brunell is joined by Joe Carlasare, commercial litigator, long-time Bitcoiner, and macro analyst, for a discussion on the economy running hot in 2026 and why Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle may be over. Topics:

    • Why Bitcoin's 4-year cycle is breaking down
    • Why OG selling at $100K changed the price action
    • Gold vs Bitcoin and capital rotation
    • Why political instability is the real systemic risk
    • Predictions for 2026

    Follow Joe Carlasare on X at https://x.com/JoeCarlasare

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    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

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    Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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    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

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    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

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    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=
    • Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

    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

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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

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    54 min
  • News Block: Trump Targets Credit Cards & Housing Affordability, Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin, MSCI's DAT Update

    News Block: Trump Targets Credit Cards & Housing Affordability, Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin, MSCI's DAT Update
    Jan 12 2026
    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 proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest ratesTrump targets Wall Street firms buying single-family homesGovernment plan to buy a large amount of mortgage bonds to push mortgage rates downDefense budget could jump to $1.5 trillionMSCI keeps Bitcoin-holding companies in its indexes (for now)Morgan Stanley moves into Bitcoin: ETF, trading and wallet plans ---- 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 Bans Institutional Investors from Housing Trump Announcement on Institutional Housing Ban Trump's Ban on Corporate Homebuying Blindsides Wall St.Trump Proposes to Raise Defense Spending by $500BTrump Instructs $200B of Mortgage Bond BuyingLyn Alden's Tweet In Response to Defense Spending Trump's Defense Spending Plan Could Raise Deficit Trump Restricts Defense Companies from Stock Buybacks Trump's Announcement on Defense Sector Restrictions Trump Instructs Freddie and Fannie to Buy Bonds Trump's $200B MBS Order Asserts Power Over MarketErik Vorhees's Tweet on Credit Card Interest CapTrump's Announcement on Credit Card Interest Cap Ackman: Trump's Credit Card Cap is a "Mistake" MSCI Decides Not to Exclude DATs from Indexes MSCI's Announcement on Bitcoin Treasury Companies Nate Geraci's Tweet on Morgan Stanley ETFMatt Hougan's Tweet on Morgan Stanley ETF Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Crypto Wallet Morgan Stanley Files to Launch Spot Bitcoin ETF ---- Upcoming Events: Join as at Bitcoin Day in Naples this week! Use code NATALIE for discounted passes: https://bitcoinday.io Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 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= ---- 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
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    11 min
  • Col. Douglas Macgregor: Why I Sold Bitcoin — Coming Crash, Gold Reserve Status, and China's Grip on our Military

    Col. Douglas Macgregor: Why I Sold Bitcoin — Coming Crash, Gold Reserve Status, and China's Grip on our Military
    Jan 8 2026

    Natalie Brunell sits down with her #1 guest, retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, to unpack an uncomfortable reality: America's national security depends on supply chains tied to China. Decades of money printing and financialization helped create billionaires and politically connected elites while hollowing out the industrial base we'd need in a real crisis. Topics:

    • Is GOLD the new reserve currency instead of the U.S. Dollar?
    • How reliant the U.S. military and defense industry is on China
    • The reason the U.S. went into Venezuela
    • Why Macgregor sold his bitcoin and thinks he'll be able to buy back at lower prices
    • The "financial armageddon" he believes is coming—and what breaks first

    Follow Col. Macgregor on X at https://x.com/DougAMacgregor

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    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

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    Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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    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

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    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=
    • Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

    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

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    1 h et 15 min
  • Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth

    Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth
    Jan 6 2026

    In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, for a deep conversation about why what we call "capitalism" has never truly existed. We discuss:

    • The truth behind rising prices & declining quality
    • Myths of the free market and deflation
    • How Bitcoin could reshape economic incentives
    • The difference between capitalism and crony capitalism
    • The impact of government regulation: does it really protect us?
    • Why monopolies are incompatible with a truly free market

    Watch our first masterclass on inflation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tQIGuCyOHQ

    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

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    Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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    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=
    • Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26

    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
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    1 h et 14 min