Natalie Brunell sits down with Retired Colonel Douglas Macgregor to break down the "12 Day War" with Iran, whether the thread of WWIII has been averted, and the latest developments from the conflict in the Middle East. Col. Macgregor offers his expert analysis on escalating tensions, potential U.S. involvement, the risks of a broader regional conflict, and what these events could mean for global stability. Don’t miss this deep dive into Middle East geopolitics, military strategy, and the economic consequences brewing involving the U.S. dollar, gold and Bitcoin.

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

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Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links:

• Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie
• Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie
• 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
• 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/
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• 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=
• 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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In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Dylan Leclair, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet.

What you’ll learn:

• Why Metaplanet transitioned away from hotels to a Bitcoin-first strategy
• Tax advantages for Bitcoin equities based in Japan
• Why Metaplanet has been issuing strike warrants
• Metaplanet's 555 Million Plan
• How Michael Saylor is "fixing" the capital markets
• What are Strategy's $STRF, $STRK, and $STRD instruments?
• Why Dylan is bullish on $SMLR and other corporate Bitcoin treasuries

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. 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
• 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
• 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/
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie
• 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=
• 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, Natalie Brunell chats with Katie Ananina aka "Katie the Russian" on X—CMO of CitizenX and founder of Plan B Passport—about why having a “Plan B” passport isn’t just a travel trick but a true safety net when geopolitics shift.

What you’ll learn about:

• Katie’s entrepreneurial roots in Russia after the USSR’s collapse
• How “Plan B Passports” give you a backup plan when borders change
• Why second-citizenship by investment is becoming more popular
• The basics of "flag theory" and why diversifying your citizenship matters
• Key geopolitical trends to watch before picking a passport
• Broken immigration systems and the rise of microstates
• The future of flexible citizenship models

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Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. 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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Coin Stories is also powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.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
• 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
• 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/
• Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES
• River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie
• Earn 2-4% back in Bitcoin on all your purchases with the orange Gemini Bitcoin credit card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie
• 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=
• 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 week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Musk and Trump at odds over a $3 trillion spending bill and its deficit impact
• Semler Scientific, Metaplanet and Strategy all added millions in BTC to their treasuries
• Strategy upsizes $STRD offering
• U.K. proposes lifting its retail ban on Bitcoin ETFs
• South Korea’s new president supports Bitcoin
• JPMorgan will let clients use Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral and include Bitcoin in net-worth calculations
• and more!

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Elon Musk’s Tweet on Fiscal Spending Bill
• Lyn Alden’s Keynote Presentation from Bitcoin 2025
• Semler Scientific Announces New Bitcoin Buy
• Metaplanet’s 555 Million Plan Presentation Deck
• Strategy's Stride $STRD Perpetual Preferred Stock
• Strategy Buys Another 1,045 Bitcoin
• Strategy Raises $1 Billion in Stride Offering
• Strategy’s Stride Offering Filing
• FCA Lifts Ban on Spot Bitcoin ETFs for the UK
• FCA Proposes to Lift Ban on Bitcoin Derivative Products
• California Bill Prevents State from Selling Idle Bitcoin
• Eric Peterson’s Tweet on New California Bill
• Pro-Bitcoin President Wins Election in South Korea
• South Korea Ranks Number Two for Trading Volume
• Circle Enjoys Wildly Successful IPO in First Day of Trading
• Gemini Files Confidential S-1 to Go Public via IPO
• JPMorgan to Include Bitcoin in Net Worth Calculations

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