Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

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The Bitcoin Magazine Podcast is on a mission to stay on top of what's happening with everything Bitcoin, guiding listeners through the major stories shaping the price, philosophy and community around the financial revolution. The show will also feature brief interviews from leading experts in the space.

  1. 4D AGO

    Venezuela & Geoeconomic Imperialism | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 24

    Global power is shifting and bitcoin is at the center of it. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, leaders from the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down Venezuela, US foreign policy, stablecoins, and the emerging Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. From DOJ bitcoin seizures to looming market structure legislation, this conversation reveals how bitcoin is becoming a core instrument of global policy.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 00:00 — Venezuela, US Power & Opening Geopolitical Shock05:20 — Why the US Moved Against Maduro10:17 — Monroe Doctrine, China & the Western Hemisphere16:07 — Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance & Monetary Strategy20:45 — Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset & Global Adoption24:27 — Venezuela’s Bitcoin Future & Energy Infrastructure29:56 — DOJ Bitcoin Seizure & Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Crisis37:54 — Executive Orders, Pardons & Policy Confusion41:08 — Market Structure Bill & Regulatory Battles50:18 — 2026 Bitcoin Predictions & The Road Ahead#Bitcoin #BitcoinPolicy #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinConference #BitcoinAdoption #Venezuela #Stablecoins #DollarDominance #StrategicBitcoinReserve #Geopolitics #GlobalFinance #USPolicy #FinancialFreedom #SoundMoney #BitcoinFuture #MonetaryPolicy #DigitalDollars #EnergyAndBitcoinDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    1h 11m

  2. 6D AGO

    Digital Capital Theory & Analysis w/ Allard Peng | BFC Show Ep. #22

    Bitcoin is evolving from an asset into financial infrastructure. Allard Peng joins Pierre Rochard to explain how digital capital, perpetual preferreds, and Bitcoin-based credit are transforming corporate finance. From treasury strategies to banking stability, this episode reveals how bitcoin is reshaping the global capital system. Allard also breaks down the coming transformation of banking, with bitcoin becoming the world’s most valuable form of collateral and the foundation of next-generation financial markets.🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre🔶 Connect with Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_🔶 Connect with Allard Peng on X: https://x.com/stonychambers🔶 Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsChapters: 00:00 — Why Bitcoin Is the Best Form of Collateral02:41 — The Foundation of Digital Capital05:01 — How Corporate Treasuries Are Changing08:02 — The Rise of Bitcoin-Backed Credit10:12 — Perpetual Preferreds Explained15:38 — Bitcoin Credit & Market Perception20:25 — Education, Risk & Institutional Adoption25:58 — Consolidation of Digital Credit Issuers31:48 — Bitcoin’s Market Identity Crisis37:55 — AI, Macro & Competing Capital Flows43:40 — Digital Credit & Banking Transformation49:45 — The Future of Bitcoin-Backed Finance #Bitcoin #DigitalCapital #BitcoinTreasury #CorporateFinance #BitcoinAdoption #MacroFinance #CapitalMarkets #FinancialSystem #BitcoinCollateral #BitcoinStrategy #BitcoinForCorporations #PerpetualPreferreds #DigitalCredit #GlobalFinance #MonetarySystemDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 9

    BTC v MSCI: The Fight to Keep Bitcoin Companies in Global Indexes w/ George Mekhail | BFC Show Ep 21

    MSCI is considering a rule change that could remove Bitcoin treasury companies from global equity indexes. This episode explores why that move misunderstands how corporate bitcoin adoption actually works. From preferred equity structures to operating company fundamentals, the panel explains what’s really at stake.Bitcoin For Corporations is calling on MSCI to withdraw its 50% digital-asset exclusion rule. This effort is about neutral, operations-based index classification—and equal treatment across asset classes.The Bitcoin for Corporations Show Ep. 21 featuring BFC Managing Director George MekhailAdd your support:👉 http://msci.bitcoinforcorporations.com🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre🔶 Connect with Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_🔶 Connect with George Mekhail on X: https://x.com/gmekhail🔶 Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorps🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin For Corporations - the executive network for corporate bitcoin adoption: https://b.tc/corporationsChapters: 00:00 – Why MSCI’s Proposal Sparked Industry Alarm 05:12 – What MSCI Does and Why Index Inclusion Matters 10:03 – The 50% Bitcoin Balance Sheet Threshold Explained 15:06 – Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Operating Businesses? 20:12 – Preferred Equity, Capital Structure, and Market Misunderstanding 25:34 – Is Wall Street Trying to Slow Bitcoin Adoption? 30:44 – Why This Sets a Dangerous Regulatory Precedent 36:03 – Corporate Capital Allocation in an Inflationary World 42:01 – The Long-Term Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 47:15 – Advocacy, Market Education, and What Comes Next#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #InstitutionalBitcoin #CapitalMarkets #BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinInvesting #EquityIndexes #PassiveInvesting #BitcoinPolicy #PublicMarkets #FinancialInfrastructure #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    1h 4m

  4. 12/23/2025

    How Bitcoin Is Powering Private Credit and Jobs Across Africa

    Bitcoin is moving beyond speculation into real economic impact. In this Bitcoin Magazine news desk panel, Stafford Masie and Shawn Owen explain how Bitcoin-backed private credit and lending can unlock jobs, growth, and dignity—especially across Africa. The conversation covers informal economies, treasury strategies, and why Bitcoin must be treated separately from crypto.#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinLending ⭐️⚔: BORROW AGAINST YOUR BITCOIN WITH SALT 👉 https://saltlending.com/ #ad Click here to buy tickets to bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://b.tc/conference/2026🔶 Moderator: Frank Corva — Bitcoin Magazine🔶 Shawn Owen — Salt Lending🔶 Stafford Masie — Africa Bitcoin CorporationChapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Meets Human Impact 03:00 – Why Africa’s Informal Economy Matters 06:00 – Using Bitcoin to Scale Private Credit 09:00 – Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral for Lending 12:00 – Jobs, Dignity, and Human Yield 15:00 – Broken Money and Africa’s Adoption Reality 18:00 – Separating Bitcoin From Crypto in Regulation 21:00 – Capital Markets and Bitcoin Treasury Models 24:00 – AI, Economic Energy, and Bitcoin 28:00 – Why 2026 Could Be Africa’s Bitcoin Moment#BitcoinTreasury #AfricaBitcoin #HumanImpact #BitcoinConference #BitcoinMagazine #SoundMoney #FinancialInclusion #BitcoinEconomics #BitcoinInfrastructureDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    40 min

  5. 12/20/2025

    Michael Saylor Keynote | Bitcoin MENA 2025

    Bitcoin isn’t just an asset—according to Michael Saylor, it’s the foundation of a new global financial system. In this keynote, Saylor breaks down how bitcoin becomes digital capital, how digital credit outperforms every bond market on earth, and why digital money will reshape banking. He also shares Strategy’s blueprint for turning bitcoin holdings into perpetual yield instruments.#Bitcoin #MichaelSaylor #Strategy⭐️⚔: SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC: 👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #ad Click here to buy tickets to bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://b.tc/conference/2026🔶 Michael Saylor - StrategyChapters: 00:00 – bitcoin as the New Global Digital Capital01:20 – U.S. Leadership Aligns Behind bitcoin as Digital Gold04:17 – Major Banks to Custody bitcoin & Issue BTC-Backed Credit by 202605:21 – Strategy Reaches 660,624 BTC: Scaling a Digital Treasury Model06:30 – Taking Bitcoin Out of Circulation: The Ultimate Accumulation Strategy07:39 – How bitcoin Generates Perpetual Yield12:08 – The Rise of Digital Credit and Why It Outperforms Traditional Bonds14:25 – Designing bitcoin-Backed Bonds With 10–12.5% Yield20:41 – Record Performance via bitcoin Leverage25:25 – Amplifying bitcoin Exposure for Investors31:27 – Yield-Bearing, Zero-Volatility bitcoin Dollars38:22 – How Nations Win With bitcoin Banking#BitcoinConference #DigitalCapital #DigitalCredit #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinBanking #DigitalMoney #BTC #BitcoinYield #GlobalFinance #SovereignBitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinEconomy #YieldBearingBitcoin #FutureOfMoneyDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    42 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Peter McCormack: Bitcoin Maximalism is Dead (Long Live Bitcoin Maximalism)

    Bitcoin doesn’t win by forcing everyone to run a node, it wins by fading into the background. In this conversation, Brandon Green sits down with Peter McKormack to discuss leaving What Bitcoin Did, Bitcoin UX, ETFs, and why invisible adoption matters most. From ETFs and pensions to media and football clubs, this episode breaks down how Bitcoin quietly integrates into everyday life.🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO🔶 Peter McKormack - Host of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Chairman of Real Bedford FC and owner of Auction Room BarChapters: 00:00 – Why Bitcoin Can’t Require Everyone to Be an Expert01:01 – Leaving What Bitcoin Did and the End of an Era02:14 – Relief, Anxiety, and Stepping Outside the Bitcoin Bubble03:46 – Asking Hard Questions Without Apologizing05:18 – UX, “Don’t Make Me Think,” and Bitcoin Adoption06:13 – ETFs, Pensions, and Invisible Bitcoin Exposure07:11 – When Bitcoiners Stop Working on Bitcoin08:18 – Moving Beyond the Bitcoin Echo Chamber10:53 – Buying Real Bedford FC and the Bitcoin Playbook14:59 – Legacy, Family, and What Bitcoin Is Really For17:42 – Building Community and Culture Beyond Bitcoin21:08 – What Success Looks Like in a Post-Bitcoin World#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #PeterMcKormack #BitcoinUX #BitcoinETF #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinMedia #BitcoinCulture #RealBedfordFC #BitcoinConference #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinFutureDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    26 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    The Great Bitcoin Entrenchment: 2025 Year in Review | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 23

    For the first time, Bitcoin is no longer being pushed into a corner in Washington. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Stephen Pollock break down the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and what it signals for U.S. policy. From the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to market structure legislation, this conversation shows how far the Overton window has shifted.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin’s Biggest Win of 202501:46 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Changed Everything02:46 – Nobody Puts Bitcoin in a Corner06:11 – Why Bitcoin Is Treated Separately From Crypto09:00 – Washington’s Overton Window Shift on Bitcoin12:04 – Policymakers Ask Serious Bitcoin Questions18:01 – Fiat Debasement and Monetary Competition23:34 – The Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship Program28:09 – What Went Wrong for Bitcoin in 202531:21 – Market Structure and Developer Rights in 202639:00 – Big Bitcoin Themes Policymakers Face in 202643:48 – Stablecoins, Capital Flows, and Monetary Realignment48:43 – Why Companies Are Returning to the U.S.58:53 – What Bitcoin Policy Needs Next#BitcoinPolicy #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinRegulation #BitcoinWashington #BitcoinInstitute #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinETF #BitcoinMining #SelfCustody #MonetaryPolicy #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

    1h 6m

  8. 12/04/2025

    Can Bitcoin Buy You Residency in Italy?

    Can Bitcoin actually buy you residency in Europe? In this Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces episode, host Mark Mason sits down with Allessandro Palumbo, CEO & co-founder of bitizenship, to dive deep into their groundbreaking new product: the world’s first “Bitcoin Dolce Visa” — a €250,000 Bitcoin-aligned Italian Investor Visa that lets you live in Italy and travel freely across the Schengen Area with no minimum stay requirement. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Space00:52 – Meet Allessandro “Allie” Palumbo (CEO of Citizenship)03:18 – Allie’s journey: from Italian lawyer to Bitcoin & global-mobility entrepreneur07:30 – Why Bitcoin + citizenship? The philosophy behind digital sovereignty12:39 – Balaji Srinivasan joins as shareholder; the Network State influence13:22 – Why Singapore as HQ? The 0-to-1 nation inspiration18:46 – Citizenship timeline: from idea to €25M+ in Bitcoin-aligned investments25:34 – What makes Citizenship different from traditional Golden Visa agents31:41 – The 3 types of customers (you’ll be surprised by #3)36:02 – Launching the Bitcoin Dolce Visa: Italy’s €250k Investor Visa explained40:24 – Timeline: visa in hand in as little as 12 weeks (and you invest AFTER approval)42:43 – Yes, you can pay in Bitcoin (with honest caveats)45:33 – Non-custodial Bitcoin treasury + Layer-2 staking strategy50:05 – Is Italy actually back? Surprising economic rebound & tax perks59:09 – Portugal vs Italy programs: key differences explained01:04:09 – Bitcoin Dolce Visa branding, pizza jokes, and what’s next01:05:10 – How to learn more & connect with Allie and the team01:06:50 – Closing thoughts #Bitcoin #GoldenVisa #ItalyResidency #BitcoinDolceVisa #InvestorVisa #PlanB #DigitalNomad #GeoArbitrage #SchengenFreedom #BitcoinTreasury #NonCustodial #CitizenshipByInvestment #EuropeanResidency #TaxOptimization #PortugalGoldenVisa #NetworkState #Balaji #BitcoinMagazine #GlobalMobility #ResidencyByInvestment #ItalyIsBack #BitcoinLife #FreedomTech

    1h 8m
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The Bitcoin Magazine Podcast is on a mission to stay on top of what's happening with everything Bitcoin, guiding listeners through the major stories shaping the price, philosophy and community around the financial revolution. The show will also feature brief interviews from leading experts in the space.

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  • Creator
    BTC Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    739
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    © BTC Media
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