Simon Dixon Hard Talk

Simon Dixon

Simon Dixon Hard Talk is a weekly deep-dive into Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global geopolitics. Hosted by Bitcoin OG, investor, and BnkToTheFuture co-founder Simon Dixon, the show applies a “follow the money” approach to understand the forces shaping the global economy. Each episode explores the transition to a new multipolar world order, alongside the rise of Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs. Simon combines real-world experience with independent analysis to break down complex global events, challenge dominant narratives, and highlight the underlying financial drivers. A long-time advocate for Bitcoin self-custody, Simon focuses on helping individuals, businesses, and nations protect and measure wealth in a changing system. Through his Hard Talk LIVE sessions and guest appearances, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the clarity needed to make better decisions and move toward greater financial sovereignty.

  1. 1h ago

    The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE

    Hey hey sovereign wealth builders, This week delivered a convergence of many structural shifts, alongside some urgent breaking news in the Bitcoin self-custody space. The Fed held rates while delivering a hawkish tone, which sent Treasury yields surging and triggered a severe AI stock sell-off, liquidating an over-leveraged $25 billion AI infrastructure hedge fund.  Meanwhile, Bitcoin decoupled from the AI equities correction, and geopolitically, the Middle East continues its strategic realignment as the U.S. footprint adjusts. I believe we are witnessing the shift from the forever war model toward a financially driven regional framework. All of this demands a closer look, and we will unpack exactly what it means for your sovereign wealth plan in today's livestream. The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE   PART ONE: AI Unwinds, Bitcoin Decides & the Middle East Realigns In the live show, I will be breaking down the mechanics behind this week's AI market correction. In the aftermath of the leveraged hedge fund liquidation, institutional players like Citadel stepped in to scoop up distressed assets, including shares of the newly public Celsius spin-off, Ionic Digital. I believe we must ask whether this is simply a short-term leverage unwind, a market-making operation, or a fundamental accumulation of AI infrastructure by the Financial Industrial Complex. In the geopolitical arena, we are tracking the ongoing realignment in the Middle East following Netanyahu's White House visit. In my view, we are witnessing the dismantling of proxy militant groups to pave the way for a new regional security framework, driven by Gulf capital and Chinese energy security. I will explain why the maritime chokepoints of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are the key indicators to watch as the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) negotiates with the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). https://youtube.com/live/s1Hwh2dqec8  Breaking News:  I will also be dedicating a segment to the recent Bitcoin wallet hacks, which is an urgent matter for those utilizing hardware wallets. A specific seed generation entropy flaw has compromised certain Coldcard wallets. I want to be entirely clear: Bitcoin did not get hacked; this is a specific hardware implementation issue. I will explain exactly what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps you must take to review your self-custody setup calmly and safely—including updating firmware, understanding key generation, and considering multi-signature setups.  We will also cover the approaching BIP110 signaling deadline around August 7th and what to watch for and what happens if miners reach the 55% threshold.   PART TWO: Politicians Are “Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes”: The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on The James Delingpole Channel with James Delingpole Immediately following Part One, we will be premiering a pre-recorded interview I did with media veteran James Delingpole on 7 July 2026. Please note: This interview is scheduled to premiere as a separate video on my YouTube channel. You will need to click the link provided in the newsletter, the live chat, or on the image of Part Two to jump over to the interview once the livestream ends. During this conversation, I detail my framework for understanding the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the rising Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). We explore the mechanisms of how politicians are groomed, compromised, and ultimately serve as "paid-for-rent prostitutes" for these transnational power structures. We also discuss the historical evolution of central banking, the true agenda behind the programmable surveillance state, and why building wealth outside the system is the only viable way to protect yourself and step off the spectrum of subordination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqp5VKhzgrY

    The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
  2. Jul 24

    Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name

    This is Part One of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (25 July 2026)   Hey hey sovereign wealth builders,   It has been an incredibly fast-moving week across the Bitcoin landscape. While I am currently deep in book-writing mode for my upcoming book. I’m working on chapters regarding the historical infiltration attempts around sovereign assets, the global chess board continues to shift rapidly. In my view, we are witnessing a coordinated effort by the financial industrial complex (the FIC) to institutionalize and capture the Bitcoin ecosystem.  From sudden institutional delays to high-profile executive shakeups and corporate consortia forming under the guise of security, the traditional financial architecture is aggressively positioning itself. This is not a time for panic, but a time for high-signal, sovereign analysis.   Today’s Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episode and the interview premiere immediately following it, are designed to give you the perspective needed to navigate this transition.   PART ONE: Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name We are currently in the middle of what I believe is Bitcoin's next major consensus debate, fueled by the ongoing technical and philosophical "spam war". Much like the block size wars of 2017, this debate is driving deep tribalism and division within the developer and mining communities.   In this live segment, I will explain exactly where I stand on BIP-110 and why I am actively supporting it on my own node. In my view, we are seeing a manufactured "strategy of tension"—reminiscent of historical intelligence frameworks like Operation Gladio—designed to divide the community and drive users away from self-custody and into corporate wrappers.   I will break down the game theory, the technical escalation ladder, and my specific stop-point on that ladder. This is a critical discussion on why holding your own keys and running your own node remains Bitcoin's absolute ultimate defense against institutional capture.   Read the blog: BIP-110, the Spam War, and the Battle Nobody Wants to Name: Where I Stand https://www.simondixon.com/blog/bip-110-the-spam-war-and-the-battle-nobody-wants-to-name-where-i-stand-simon-dixon Watch the full episode: The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE https://youtube.com/live/bqeTRFshxLo Watch Part Two (FULL INTERVIEW): The New World Order Wants To Steal Your Bitcoin | Simon Dixon on New Era Finance Podcast https://youtu.be/MUeSSh6ActE     Join the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal — FREE The Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal is the permanent home for everything Simon Dixon. Instead of searching across YouTube, X, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and multiple platforms, everything is brought together in one place. As the portal continues to evolve, it will become the central hub for Simon's videos, livestreams, interviews, articles, research, AI tools, educational resources, and community. Create your FREE account today at www.simondixon.com and get immediate access to: ✅ A FREE PDF copy of Simon Dixon's bestselling book, Bank To The Future: Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust. ✅ The complete 4-part video series: The Great Depression of the 2020s. ✅ The complete archive of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episodes. ✅ The full library of interviews, presentations, and exclusive videos. ✅ Exclusive AI-powered content. Every major Hard Talk LIVE episode and interview includes AI-generated podcast-style deep dives, where two AI hosts break down hours of content into an easy-to-follow discussion in around 15–30 minutes. Prefer visual learning? You'll also find AI-generated whiteboard explainer videos that simplify complex financial topics. These resources are available exclusively inside the membership portal. ✅ Comment on every video. Simon Dixon and the team actively read community feedback. ✅ Submit your questions, comments, and ideas through a dedicated section within the portal where members can engage directly—this is a priority channel regularly reviewed by Simon Dixon and the team. ✅ Join a growing community of sovereign wealth builders committed to understanding money, protecting wealth, and following the money together. ✅ The membership portal is Simon Dixon's publishing hub. New books, reports, educational series, documentaries, animations, research, AI experiences, and future projects will be released here first, giving members early access whenever possible. ✅ Future livestreams, AMAs, and community events will be hosted directly inside the membership portal. ✅ A censorship-resistant home for the community. If Simon is ever removed from YouTube, X, or any other centralized platform, the portal remains the permanent home for the content, conversations, and community. ✅ And much more. The platform is constantly evolving, with new features, tools, educational resources, and experiences being added over time. Why This Exists The world is changing rapidly. Information is becoming increasingly fragmented across platforms. Algorithms decide what people see. Valuable knowledge can be buried, removed, or become difficult to find. That's why the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal exists. It is Simon Dixon's permanent digital home—a single destination where everything comes together. Whether it's livestreams, interviews, books, articles, AI-powered learning tools, educational resources, community discussions, or future projects, the goal is simple: to make it easier than ever to access, understand, and apply Simon's work. Everything inside the portal supports one mission: Helping individuals, families, businesses, communities, and nations become more sovereign by understanding money, protecting wealth, and learning to follow the money in an increasingly complex world. Join Free Today Create your FREE account at www.simondixon.com. No membership fees. No sponsors. No upsells. The Hard Talk Membership Portal is 100% free to join. It's simply the home for everything Simon Dixon—a growing library of knowledge, tools, and community designed to help you stay informed, think independently, and build greater sovereignty for yourself and those around you.

    Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name
  3. Jul 24

    The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE

    Hey hey sovereign wealth builders, It has been an incredibly fast-moving week across the Bitcoin landscape. While I am currently deep in book-writing mode for my upcoming book. I’m working on chapters regarding the historical infiltration attempts around sovereign assets, the global chess board continues to shift rapidly. In my view, we are witnessing a coordinated effort by the financial industrial complex (the FIC) to institutionalize and capture the Bitcoin ecosystem. From sudden institutional delays to high-profile executive shakeups and corporate consortia forming under the guise of security, the traditional financial architecture is aggressively positioning itself. This is not a time for panic, but a time for high-signal, sovereign analysis. Today’s Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episode and the interview premiere immediately following it, are designed to give you the perspective needed to navigate this transition.   The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE PART ONE: Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name (Today's Live Show) We are currently in the middle of what I believe is Bitcoin's next major consensus debate, fueled by the ongoing technical and philosophical "spam war". Much like the block size wars of 2017, this debate is driving deep tribalism and division within the developer and mining communities. In this live segment, I will explain exactly where I stand on BIP-110 and why I am actively supporting it on my own node. In my view, we are seeing a manufactured "strategy of tension"—reminiscent of historical intelligence frameworks like Operation Gladio—designed to divide the community and drive users away from self-custody and into corporate wrappers. I will break down the game theory, the technical escalation ladder, and my specific stop-point on that ladder. This is a critical discussion on why holding your own keys and running your own node remains Bitcoin's absolute ultimate defense against institutional capture. PART TWO: The New World Order Wants To Steal Your Bitcoin | Simon Dixon on New Era Finance Podcast with Michaël van de Poppe (Special Premiere Immediately Following the Live Show) Immediately after we wrap the live stream, we will transition directly to the premiere of my pre-recorded interview on the New Era Finance Podcast, originally recorded on 24 June 2026. We dive deep into how Wall Street utilizes structured derivatives, ETFs, and leverage to manipulate the short-term price of Bitcoin, aiming to strip individuals of their hard assets. We discuss the upcoming Clarity Act, explaining how it acts as a regulatory moat for major banks to issue covert central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and control the flow of programmable money. Finally, we map out the global shifts, including how China is driving open-source AI and how parallel currency networks like Mbridge are being positioned to bypass SWIFT. I outline a practical, multi-jurisdictional sovereign strategy for individuals looking to transition from complete subordination to true financial autonomy.   Read the blog (FULL EPISODE): BIP-110, the Spam War, and the Battle Nobody Wants to Name: Where I Stand Watch on youtube (FULL EPISODE)   Join the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal — FREE The Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal is the permanent home for everything Simon Dixon. Instead of searching across YouTube, X, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and multiple platforms, everything is brought together in one place. As the portal continues to evolve, it will become the central hub for Simon's videos, livestreams, interviews, articles, research, AI tools, educational resources, and community. Create your FREE account today at www.simondixon.com and get immediate access to: ✅ A FREE PDF copy of Simon Dixon's bestselling book, Bank To The Future: Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust. ✅ The complete 4-part video series: The Great Depression of the 2020s. ✅ The complete archive of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episodes. ✅ The full library of interviews, presentations, and exclusive videos. ✅ Exclusive AI-powered content. Every major Hard Talk LIVE episode and interview includes AI-generated podcast-style deep dives, where two AI hosts break down hours of content into an easy-to-follow discussion in around 15–30 minutes. Prefer visual learning? You'll also find AI-generated whiteboard explainer videos that simplify complex financial topics. These resources are available exclusively inside the membership portal. ✅ Comment on every video. Simon Dixon and the team actively read community feedback. ✅ Submit your questions, comments, and ideas through a dedicated section within the portal where members can engage directly—this is a priority channel regularly reviewed by Simon Dixon and the team. ✅ Join a growing community of sovereign wealth builders committed to understanding money, protecting wealth, and following the money together. ✅ The membership portal is Simon Dixon's publishing hub. New books, reports, educational series, documentaries, animations, research, AI experiences, and future projects will be released here first, giving members early access whenever possible. ✅ Future livestreams, AMAs, and community events will be hosted directly inside the membership portal. ✅ A censorship-resistant home for the community. If Simon is ever removed from YouTube, X, or any other centralized platform, the portal remains the permanent home for the content, conversations, and community. ✅ And much more. The platform is constantly evolving, with new features, tools, educational resources, and experiences being added over time. Why This Exists The world is changing rapidly. Information is becoming increasingly fragmented across platforms. Algorithms decide what people see. Valuable knowledge can be buried, removed, or become difficult to find. That's why the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal exists. It is Simon Dixon's permanent digital home—a single destination where everything comes together. Whether it's livestreams, interviews, books, articles, AI-powered learning tools, educational resources, community discussions, or future projects, the goal is simple: to make it easier than ever to access, understand, and apply Simon's work. Everything inside the portal supports one mission: Helping individuals, families, businesses, communities, and nations become more sovereign by understanding money, protecting wealth, and learning to follow the money in an increasingly complex world. Join Free Today Create your FREE account at www.simondixon.com. No membership fees. No sponsors. No upsells. The Hard Talk Membership Portal is 100% free to join. It's simply the home for everything Simon Dixon—a growing library of knowledge, tools, and community designed to help you stay informed, think independently, and build greater sovereignty for yourself and those around you.

    The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
  4. Jul 10

    The Answer Took Me 26 Years | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE

    In this shorter, update-focused episode of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE, I share why I have gone into a full writing lockdown to finalise my upcoming book. It has been approximately 26 years since my father lost his pension during the dot-com bust, a defining event that initiated my career-long analysis of monetary systems.  In my opinion, traditional political systems in the West do not offer solutions, as political representatives allegedly act primarily on behalf of corporate lobbies rather than the public. I believe that transnational financial networks are attempting to transition the global economy into a highly controlled digital system using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), artificial intelligence, and social credit mechanisms. Because I am prioritising the completion of my book chapters, this broadcast is a brief update rather than a full live analysis. Towards the end of this episode, we have compiled a selection of trailer clips from my recent appearances on external podcasts.  These highlights have been pieced together to encourage viewers to catch up on the full discussions and their corresponding blogs, which cover our follow-the-money framework in greater depth. In my view, the most practical approach to navigating these systemic shifts is to focus on personal financial sovereignty—which, in my opinion, is best achieved by practising self-custody of your assets, running a network node, and supporting decentralised community infrastructures. ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ -----    The links to the shows / full interviews: They're Deliberately Winding Down America — Here's the Plan for What Comes Next | Simon Dixon on Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4RawKdA_gM&t=10s  🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/winding-down-america-simon-dixon-tom-bilyeu  Who Really Runs the World? | Simon Dixon on The Peter McCormack Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZL3U1etEW4&t=2s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/who-really-runs-the-world-peter-mccormack-simon-dixon  Why the Financial System Is Rigged | Simon Dixon on What Bitcoin Did w/ Danny Knowles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQq9JlTuj6s&t=42s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/i-lived-through-operation-chokepoint-2-0-simon-dixon  “This Is the Asset-Stripping Phase” | Simon Dixon on GoldRepublic Global w/ Alexej Jordanov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgmY7YTn6mI&t=125s  🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/asset-stripping-phase-simon-dixon  The Iran War Was Lost on Purpose to Create This | Simon Dixon on BTC Sessions w/ Nathan Fitzsimmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aza4GAjQffw&t=1858s  🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/simon-dixon-iran-war-lost-on-purpose  It's Already Live. You're In It. | Catherine Austin Fitts, Simon Dixon, and Iain Davis on the Kyle Chasse Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07wrjhJvZNY&t=481s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/opting-out-of-the-grid-parallel-systems-hard-assets-simon-dixon-catherine-austin-fitts-iain-davis  How The Banking System Turned YOU into a DEBT SLAVE | Simon Dixon on Simply Bitcoin w/ Nicco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rweDTKgv96Y&t=2481s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/how-the-banking-system-turned-you-into-a-debt-slave-simon-dixon-simply-bitcoin  The Hidden System Running the World and How You Can Escape | Simon Dixon on the Natalie Brunell Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEgxtmKld0I&t=2s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/bitcoin-is-the-exit-simon-dixon-natalie-brunell  The Financial Reset: AI, CBDCs & Currency Wars | Simon Dixon with Catherine Austin Fitts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofMBnCYXsfc&t=6825s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/financial-reset-simon-dixon-catherine-austin-fitts    ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ -----    Join Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal ✅ Download FREE PDF Copy of Simon Dixon's book (2011): Bank To The Future - Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust ✅ FREE 4 Part Video Series - The Great Depression of the 2020s ✅ All Archived Videos of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE Episodes (Also all other videos such as interviews) ✅ Join the Community. There's a section within the portal which allows you to submit your questions, comments, suggestions.    Visit https://www.SimonDixon.com to learn more.   ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ -----    Follow Simon Dixon   X https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt  Telegram Group https://t.me/simondixonchannel  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondixon21/  Rumble https://rumble.com/c/SimonDixon

    The Answer Took Me 26 Years | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
  5. Jul 9

    The Government Isn't Out of Control, It's NOT in Control | Simon Dixon on Peak Prosperity w/ Dr. Chris Martenson

    Who actually rules the world if traditional governments are no longer in control? I joined Dr Chris Martenson (PhD) on Peak Prosperity for an in-depth, 2-hour and 7-minute discussion, "The Government Isn't Out of Control, It's NOT in Control", recorded on 9 July 2026. In my opinion, we are currently navigating a highly coordinated, managed transition of global empire away from Western dominance and towards a multipolar world order. Here is what we cover in this interview: The Privatisation of the State: Why traditional governments are no longer truly in charge, having been asset-stripped and effectively turned into private corporate entities servicing transnational capital. Geopolitical Theater and "Bounded Escalations": How active global conflicts represent, in my opinion, highly managed escalations designed to provide leverage for private corporate interests, renegotiate maritime trade routes, and secure lucrative contracts. The Consolidation of Power (FIC TIC and MIC): How global control is shifting into the hands of three private networks—the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). The Technocratic Control Grid: The mechanics of the transition toward programmable money, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and sophisticated algorithms designed to shape public narrative and weaponise speech. Reclaiming Autonomy: The critical importance of stepping back from the algorithmic noise, touching grass, and building local resilience through parallel community supply chains. Why you should watch this interview: This discussion is designed to strip back the daily geopolitical headlines and offer a clear, realist macro framework for understanding the structural changes taking place under the hood of the global economy. Rather than leaving you with a sense of despair, we explore how to step back from the weaponised narrative, reclaim your critical thinking, and focus on what is actually within your control. By understanding this macro transition, you can begin to make long-term plans to protect your agency, foster family and spiritual resilience, and build stronger local community connections. Disclaimer:  This video and its description are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. The speculative interpretations of macroeconomic and geopolitical events discussed represent personal, subjective opinions and should not be taken as factual or legally verified statements. Nothing in this content constitutes financial, investment, tax, legal, or professional advice. Please do your own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any lifestyle or economic decisions. Watch on YouTube INTERVIEW #1 (18 November 2025) CBDCs, AI, & Digital ID: Escape the Engineered Orwellian Nightmare Before It’s Too Late | Simon Dixon on Peak Prosperity w/ Dr. Chris Martenson (PhD)

    The Government Isn't Out of Control, It's NOT in Control | Simon Dixon on Peak Prosperity w/ Dr. Chris Martenson
  6. Jul 3

    Weaponizing Crisis: The Asset-Stripping Phase | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (Full Episode)

    This is the complete Hard Talk LIVE episode, combining Part 1 (the live macro analysis) and Part 2 (the featured interview) into one video. If you watched the livestream, the interview is included here as part of the full show. Watch Full Episode (including interview) on YouTube Hey hey sovereign wealth builders, We are witnessing a profound structural shift where financial and technical power is quietly replacing military force. While the mainstream media keeps your attention locked on geopolitical theatre, the underlying capital flows tell a completely different story. This week, we saw significant developments across the macro landscape, Bitcoin, and global markets that highlight exactly how crises are being weaponised to accelerate the asset-stripping of the legacy system.   PART ONE: Immigration, the Lebanon Conflict & the Tech Crash 🔗 Immigration, the Lebanon Conflict & the Tech Crash | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (Part One) https://youtube.com/live/i059WGDlufM?feature=share On the surface, equity markets look stable, but beneath the S&P 500 index lies a massive tech and AI bear market. Major leaders like Coinbase, Oracle, and Salesforce are down over 50% from their record highs, and market breadth is rapidly weakening as capital concentrates into fewer hands. In my view, the stock market index is hiding a massive structural correction that most retail investors are completely blind to. At the same time, the political class is using immigration as a convenient scapegoat for demographic decline, directing anger sideways rather than upward. The economic reality, as I see it, is that monetary policy and the financialisation of housing have made family formation economically irrational. It is not a migrant crisis; it is a systemic crisis where housing has been turned into a speculative asset class instead of a place to build a future. Geopolitically, the Levant is entering a post-proxy era. While headlines warn of a wider Middle Eastern war, the markets tell us otherwise—oil has quietly dropped 13% over the past two weeks. In my view, Lebanon is transitioning from militia politics to state politics as Iranian military funding is replaced by Gulf reconstruction capital. We are seeing a movement being wound down by money and patience, not by open warfare.   PART TWO: The Asset-Stripping Phase | Simon Dixon on GoldRepublic Global with Alexej Jordanov  🔗 This Is the Asset-Stripping Phase | Simon Dixon on GoldRepublic Global w/ Alexej Jordanov https://youtu.be/W5XPfd3i5Ws Immediately following today's live show, we are premiering an in-depth, pre-recorded interview I did with Alexej Jordanov on GoldRepublic Global. We dive deep into the mechanics of what I call the "Asset-Stripping Phase". I believe the ultimate goal of the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) is to transition the world into a system where you own nothing, survive on programmable UBI, and remain completely subordinated debt slaves. We also expose how Wall Street and the Technical Industrial Complex (TIC) are attempting to capture and centralise Bitcoin. From corporate arbitrage vehicles to paper Bitcoin ETFs and centralised custodians, they want you to treat Bitcoin as a speculative vehicle rather than a tool for sovereignty. In my view, understanding these centralised choke points is critical if you want to protect your wealth over the next decade. This is about more than just asset prices; it is about building a boycott vehicle. I will explain exactly why running your own node, practising true self-custody, and using privacy tools are a defence against this emerging global control grid.   Weekly Updates: Tech Under the Hood: The S&P 500 is masking deep weakness; tech leaders Coinbase (-69%), Oracle (-57%), and Salesforce (-57%) are in deep bear markets. US vs. Europe CBDC Split: The US moves to block a government digital dollar, while Europe targets a Digital Euro launch by 2029. Meanwhile, private dollar stablecoins dominate the market with $317B in circulation compared to under $1B for Euro stablecoins. Geopolitics of Finance: Rather than military force, China expands its influence by writing off $50M of Sudan's debt and pledging 200M yuan in grants for energy and water infrastructure. Bitcoin Resilience: Bitcoin continues holding key levels (~$60k) despite stock market drawdowns, proving the market has organic demand beyond corporate balance sheets. Fannie Mae BTC backed loans: The first-ever Fannie Mae-backed mortgage using Bitcoin as collateral has closed in Michigan, allowing the buyer to pledge BTC without triggering capital gains taxes.

    Weaponizing Crisis: The Asset-Stripping Phase | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (Full Episode)
  7. Jun 30

    Dismantling the US Empire: Capital Flows, Multipolarity, and Pakistan’s Role in West Asia

    Date of interview: 30 June 2026Duration: 1h 57mHost: Syed Muzamil Hasan ZaidiGuest: Simon DixonPodcast Channel / Name: Muzamil Hassan | TBT Podcast The global financial order is fracturing, and for nations caught in the crossfire—like Pakistan—understanding transnational capital flows is no longer optional; it is a matter of sovereign survival. Following Syed Muzamil Hasan’s Urdu introduction to his local audience, we transition into English for this comprehensive 1 hour 57-minute episode of the TBT Podcast to unpack what is really happening in the global economy.  I share my thesis that the world is allegedly transitioning from a US-led unipolar order to a multipolar system managed by the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Technological Industrial Complex (TIC), and the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). For Muzamil’s Pakistani listeners, we dissect how this massive geopolitical restructuring directly impacts their country.  Historically subordinated by rigid IMF debt and leveraged by foreign empires for proxy wars, I believe Pakistan is now navigating a crucial pivot between Western fiat dependency, China’s Belt and Road Initiative, and Gulf sovereign wealth. As the Middle East restructures into an eastward-facing "West Asia," we discuss how Pakistan’s most vital leverage—its military and nuclear assets—could allegedly position it at the centre of new sovereign regional defence pacts alongside Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Beyond regional geopolitics, our dynamic conversation unpacks the broader collapse of fiat currency systems, which I believe operate as debt-driven Ponzi schemes fundamentally designed to extract wealth from everyday citizens.  We delve into the fragile US bond market, the eastward migration of physical gold to Shanghai, and why I believe the current AI infrastructure boom is allegedly masking a deeper, highly managed systemic crisis.  This transition matters deeply for savers, entrepreneurs, and investors in Pakistan and worldwide who are trying to preserve their wealth against an encroaching global technocratic surveillance state.   Watch on YouTube Read the blog   General & Legal Disclaimer The views, analyses, and projections shared in this interview are based on Simon Dixon's personal observations of capital flows, macroeconomic trends, and geopolitical dynamics. The scenarios discussed are data-driven projections of potential global shifts, rather than definitive predictions. Furthermore, the geopolitical and economic events analyzed in this discussion do not reflect what Simon Dixon personally advocates for or wishes to happen; they are strictly an assessment of how transnational power structures are currently operating. This content is provided entirely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial agenda, sponsorship, upsell, or monetization associated with the insights shared. Simon Dixon provides this analysis as a personal discipline and does not charge for access to his educational communities, nor does he sell financial courses. Nothing in this discussion should be construed as formal financial or investment advice.

    Dismantling the US Empire: Capital Flows, Multipolarity, and Pakistan’s Role in West Asia

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Simon Dixon Hard Talk is a weekly deep-dive into Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global geopolitics. Hosted by Bitcoin OG, investor, and BnkToTheFuture co-founder Simon Dixon, the show applies a “follow the money” approach to understand the forces shaping the global economy. Each episode explores the transition to a new multipolar world order, alongside the rise of Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs. Simon combines real-world experience with independent analysis to break down complex global events, challenge dominant narratives, and highlight the underlying financial drivers. A long-time advocate for Bitcoin self-custody, Simon focuses on helping individuals, businesses, and nations protect and measure wealth in a changing system. Through his Hard Talk LIVE sessions and guest appearances, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the clarity needed to make better decisions and move toward greater financial sovereignty.

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