Bitcoin with ZT

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Bitcoin with ZT is where real conversations meet real conviction. Join host Zane Truscott as he sits down with experts, mentors and everyday people to explore how Bitcoin is transforming money, freedom and the future. Each episode is a down-to-earth, practical discussion that cuts through the noise and helps you deepen your understanding of Bitcoin — not as speculation, but as a path to self-sovereignty and a better life.

15h ago

Inside New Zealand's Growing Bitcoin Economy: Nell Hunter

In this episode of The ZT Podcast, I'm joined by Nell Hunter, co-founder of The Bitcoin Basin in Queenstown, New Zealand, and organiser of the upcoming Sovereignty Summit in April 2027. Nell is helping turn Bitcoin's philosophy into something real — growing a local Bitcoin economy and community of like-minded people and businesses who are taking greater responsibility for their future. But this conversation goes far beyond Bitcoin. We explore why fixing the money is only the beginning, and how genuine sovereignty extends into our health, food, education, technology, relationships and the communities we build. IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE: 🔸 Nell's journey into Bitcoin and the philosophy that drives her mission. 🔸 Why Bitcoin is about far more than price appreciation and growing your wealth. 🔸 The Bitcoin Basin — building a grassroots Bitcoin circular economy in Queenstown. 🔸 Why community and human connection are essential to Bitcoin's future. 🔸 Bitcoin as everyday money — moving beyond the store-of-value narrative. 🔸 The future of Bitcoin adoption in New Zealand and the opportunities ahead. 🔸 The Sovereignty Summit 2027 — bringing together voices from Bitcoin, health, freedom, education and independent thinking. Bitcoin is the foundation. Sovereignty is the goal. And community is what brings it all together. Rather than simply waiting for the existing system to change, perhaps it's time we started building the alternative ourselves. Whether you're new to Bitcoin or have been on this journey for years, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what Bitcoin makes possible — not just financially, but in every aspect of our lives. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🌏 The Sovereignty Summit - Queenstown, New Zealand | April 2027 Learn more about the upcoming two-day event and book tickets see below (**use code: Zane10 for 10% off tickets): 👉 Info and Tickets Here: https://sovereigntysummit.nz/ 👉 The Bitcoin Basin: https://bitcoinbasin.nz/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- For Personal Strategic Bitcoin Guidance & Set Up - 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Strategy Call with Zane: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 2️⃣ Buy Bitcoin in Australia, New Zealand & USA with Stormrake: - Create an account online: - Email the team: trade@stormrake.com - Book a call directly with Bisher: https://www.stormrake.com/trade/start?ref=ZaneT https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher 3️⃣ Self Custody Your Bitcoin: - To learn about 100% full self custody and running a node, book a FREE 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane - To learn about collaborative custody & inheritance planning, book a FREE introductory call with The Bitcoin Advisor: https://thebitcoinadviser.com/zane-truscott
4d ago

Aussie Banks Set New Rules For Bitcoin Buys | Bitcoin in Brief, Episode 15

One of Australia's biggest banks has announced new restrictions on how much of YOUR OWN MONEY you can transfer to buy Bitcoin. Westpac is introducing a $10,000 monthly limit on payments to identified cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages from 1 December 2026 — with no option to request a higher limit or exemption. The bank says it's protecting customers from scams. But this raises a much bigger question: Who should ultimately decide what you can do with your own money — YOU or your bank? In this week's episode of Bitcoin in Brief, Bisher and I unpack this alarming development and what it means for Australians seeking greater control over their financial future. We also discuss: 🟠 FOUNDATION SECURITY ALERT — More than 23,000 phishing emails reportedly sent to customers following a data breach. Why every Bitcoiner needs to understand the golden rules of protecting their private keys and personal information. 🟠 BITCOIN CIRCULAR ECONOMIES — From Kenya to New Zealand, we explore how Bitcoin is being adopted as a peer-to-peer monetary network and savings technology, particularly in communities struggling with currency depreciation. 🟠 AUSTRALIA'S COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS — Rising living expenses, inflation and interest rates. How did we get here, and why are so many Australians struggling to get ahead? 🟠 EVERYONE IS WAITING FOR $75K BITCOIN — But what if it never comes? Bisher shares his thoughts on the latest Bitcoin price action, market conditions and the psychology of waiting for the perfect buying opportunity. We re-emphasis the power of quietly Dollar Cost Averaging. The bigger message from today's episode is simple: Bitcoin isn't just about making more money. It's about taking back control of your money and time is running out to do this in a meaningful way. As the traditional financial system places increasing restrictions on how people can use their own savings, understanding Bitcoin and financial sovereignty becomes more important than ever. If you're ready to start buying Bitcoin, contact Bisher and the Stormrake team for personalised brokerage support in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Links below. And if you need help with Bitcoin self-custody or developing your own Bitcoin strategy, check out my resources below. As always, this episode is for education and commentary only and is not financial advice. Stay strong. Stay sovereign. 🟠 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Personal Strategic Bitcoin Guidance & Set Up - 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Strategy Call with Zane: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 2️⃣ Buy Bitcoin in Australia, New Zealand & USA with Stormrake: - Create an account online: - Email the team: trade@stormrake.com - Book a call directly with Bisher: https://www.stormrake.com/trade/start?ref=ZaneT https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher 3️⃣ Options For Self Custody Of Your Bitcoin With Expert Guidance: - To learn about 100% self custody including running a node, book a FREE 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane - To learn about collaborative self custody including inheritance planning, book a FREE introductory call with The Bitcoin Advisor: https://thebitcoinadviser.com/zane-truscott
Oct 26

Tony Yazbeck: The Ship Is Sinking & Bitcoin is Your Life Raft

In this episode of The ZT Podcast, I'm joined by Tony Yazbeck, founder of The Bitcoin Way, one of the world's leading Bitcoin education and self-custody coaching companies. Tony's personal experience with the financial crisis in Lebanon fundamentally changed his understanding of money, financial freedom and the importance of having complete control over your wealth. And Tony believes that today's cost of living crisis and growing geopolitical tension could lead to a "Lebanon Moment" for many western nations too. Today, his mission is to help people around the world understand why Bitcoin is an escape hatch from a broken monetary system. And just as importantly, why Bitcoiners must secure their holdings properly to ensure greater financial independence and sovereignty. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore some of the biggest questions facing Bitcoin and the people who own it. In this episode, we discuss: 🔸 Has Bitcoin Lost Its Way? — From recent security concerns and protocol debates to the growing influence of Wall Street, institutions and governments. Are these developments strengthening Bitcoin or threatening its original purpose? 🔸 Bitcoin as an Escape Hatch — Could Western nations eventually experience financial crises similar to Lebanon? What role could Bitcoin play in protecting individuals and families? 🔸 Bitcoin as Money — Will Bitcoin eventually fulfil its original vision as peer-to-peer electronic cash? What needs to change before spending Bitcoin becomes commonplace? 🔸 The Importance of Self-Custody — Why controlling your private keys matters, where beginners should start and how to progress towards a more secure Bitcoin setup. 🔸 Hot Wallets, Cold Storage, Nodes & Multisig — Understanding the different levels of Bitcoin security, their advantages and the risks of unnecessary complexity. 🔸 Collaborative Custody & KYC — The trade-offs between different custody arrangements and why privacy should be part of every Bitcoiner's long-term strategy. 🔸 Bitcoin + A Plan B — Why Tony believes financial sovereignty goes beyond Bitcoin self-custody, and why The Bitcoin Way is helping people explore second residency options, including Panama. 🔸 The Next 5–10 Years — CBDCs, capital controls, financial surveillance, inflation and the potential catalysts that could finally drive widespread Bitcoin adoption. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Personal Strategic Bitcoin Guidance & Set Up - 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Strategy Call with Zane: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 2️⃣ Buy Bitcoin in Australia, New Zealand & USA with Stormrake: - Create an account online: - Email the team: trade@stormrake.com - Book a call directly with Bisher: https://www.stormrake.com/trade/start?ref=ZaneT https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher 3️⃣ Self Custody Your Bitcoin: - To learn about 100% self custody, book a FREE 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane - To learn about collaborative self custody, book a FREE introductory call with The Bitcoin Advisor: https://thebitcoinadviser.com/zane
Oct 24

Bitcoin Reprices Everything - Is $10 Million Possible By 2040? | Bitcoin in Brief, Episode 14

As political unrest, rising debt and economic uncertainty continue to challenge confidence in the traditional financial system, one question becomes increasingly important: Is Bitcoin becoming the ultimate financial escape hatch? What about Mark Moss's prediction this week where he stated the case for a $10 Million Bitcoin be 2040. In this week's episode of Bitcoin in Brief, Bisher joins me from Denver as we unpack some of the biggest developments and ideas shaping the Bitcoin conversation. We begin with reports of social unrest across Europe, including France and Italy, and explore the underlying economic and political tensions. Are rising living costs, declining purchasing power and growing distrust in governments signs of deeper problems within the financial system? From there, we discuss Bitcoin as an OPT OUT — a decentralised, non-sovereign monetary network that operates independently of governments and central banks. We also cover: 🟠 BITCOIN PRIVACY 101 — Why financial sovereignty comes with responsibility, and three practical steps every Bitcoiner should consider to improve their privacy and security. 🟠 $10 MILLION BITCOIN BY 2040? — We explore Mark Moss's long-term Bitcoin valuation thesis and how Bitcoin could potentially capture a growing share of the world's store-of-value assets. 🟠 ARE YOU BORED YET? — Stormrake's latest Morning Note explores Bitcoin's sideways price action and why these quieter periods can test the patience of even the most committed Bitcoiners. 🟠 PRICED IN BITCOIN — What happens when we stop measuring wealth in dollars? We examine traditional assets, including property in Texas, through a Bitcoin measuring stick — and the results may surprise you. The bigger message? Bitcoin isn't just about price appreciation. It's about protecting purchasing power, building financial sovereignty and thinking differently about your future wealth. While much of the world remains focused on short-term headlines, long-term Bitcoiners continue to study, secure and accumulate. If you're ready to start buying Bitcoin, contact Bisher and the Stormrake team for personalised brokerage support in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Links below. And if you need help with your Bitcoin strategy or self-custody, check out the resources below. As always, this episode is for education and commentary only and is not financial advice. Price projections are hypothetical, not guarantees. Stay strong. Stay sovereign. 🟠 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Personal Strategic Bitcoin Guidance & Set Up - 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Strategy Call with Zane: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 2️⃣ Buy Bitcoin in Australia, New Zealand & USA with Stormrake: - Create an account online: - Email the team: trade@stormrake.com - Book a call directly with Bisher: https://www.stormrake.com/trade/start?ref=ZaneT https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher 3️⃣ Self Custody Your Bitcoin: - To learn about 100% self custody, book a FREE 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane - To learn about collaborative self custody, book a FREE introductory call with The Bitcoin Advisor: https://thebitcoinadviser.com/zane
Oct 16

Why All Roads Lead To Bitcoin For Future Wealth | Bitcoin in Brief, Episode 13

Bitcoin in Brief, Episode 13 In this week's episode, Bisher and I discuss why the case for Bitcoin continues to strengthen as currencies fail and confidence erodes in governments and central banks. We discuss: 🟠 Why scarcity drives value 🟠 One year after Bitcoin's last all-time high 🟠 The Ledger hack and the importance of self-custody 🟠 Bitcoin is repricing real estate 🟠 Bitcoin and retirement planning — The -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Personal Strategic Bitcoin Guidance & Set Up - 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Zoom Strategy Call with Zane: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 2️⃣ Buy Bitcoin in Australia, New Zealand & USA with Stormrake: Email the team: trade@stormrake.com Book a call directly with Bisher: 3️⃣ Self Custody Your Bitcoin: To learn about 100% self custody, book a FREE 30 minute call with The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane To learn about collaborative self custody, book a FREE introductory call with The Bitcoin Advisor: https://thebitcoinadviser.com/zane-tr... ---------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Zane: 📧 zt72@proton.me Follow me on X: https://x.com/ZaneTruscott Website: https://www.zanetruscott.com/
Oct 12

Why Bitcoiners Need A Plan B | Passports, Residency & Self-Sovereignty

What if financial sovereignty isn't just about owning your Bitcoin? In this episode, I sit down with Katie from Citizen X, a specialist in international residency, citizenship and what is often called a “Plan B.” For many people in Western countries, the idea of having a second passport or alternative residency would have seemed unnecessary just a few decades ago. Stable governments, relatively strong currencies, political freedom and economic opportunity made it easy to assume that your home country would always remain a safe and prosperous place to live. But the world is changing. So we explore an important question: Can you really be sovereign if you have financial sovereignty through Bitcoin, but remain completely dependent on a single jurisdiction? In this episode, we discuss: ☑️ What exactly is a Plan B? ☑️ Why are more people considering Plan B options? ☑️ Bitcoin & jurisdictional sovereignty ☑️ What does a second passport actually provide? ☑️ Citizenship vs residency vs tax residency - Why simply leaving your country is not enough without a proper exit plan. ☑️ Different pathways to citizenship Citizenship by investment, descent and naturalisation — and how they differ. And Katie shares a philosophy I think is particularly relevant: “Be a prepper, not a doomer.” This isn't about living in fear or assuming everything is going to collapse. It's about having options before you need them. If you're interested in Bitcoin, self-custody, financial sovereignty, international mobility or simply understanding what a genuine Plan B could look like, this is a conversation worth watching. 🌎 ABOUT CITIZEN X Citizen X helps individuals and families explore international residency, citizenship and Plan B options. To learn more, go to Citizen X here: https://citizenx.com/ Connect with Katie on X at: @PlanBpassport ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 👨‍💻 Book a 1-on-1 Bitcoin Strategy Zoom Call with Zane Get personalised guidance, have your questions answered, and build a clear strategy for your Bitcoin journey. https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔐 Secure Your Bitcoin With Expert Self-Custody Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call with The Bitcoin Way and learn how you can safely take control of your Bitcoin through optimum self-custody. https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🚀 Buy Bitcoin Easily With Stormrake 📧 Email the Stormrake team: trade@stormrake.com OR 📅 Book a call directly with Bisher: https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Zane: 📧 zt72@proton.me Follow me on X: https://x.com/ZaneTruscott Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanetruscott/
Oct 8

Smart Money Is Buying Bitcoin - Before The Next Leg Up | Bitcoin in Brief, Episode 12

Bitcoin is moving into a very interesting phase of the current cycle — and the question is no longer simply “Is Bitcoin going up?” but how much longer will the opportunity to accumulate Bitcoin at today’s prices remain? In this episode of Bitcoin in Brief, Bisher and I look at the latest Bitcoin outlook and some of the biggest developments shaping the market. We start with Stormrake’s Q4 Outlook and the shift in market psychology from “Depression” to “Disbelief” — and why that could suggest there is still significant growth ahead in this cycle. We then look at the potential size of the Bitcoin opportunity. What would it take for Bitcoin to reach $1 million by 2030, $10 million by 2040 or even $50 million by 2050? We break down the much larger store-of-value market Bitcoin is competing for and why Bitcoin doesn’t need to capture all of it to become a dramatically larger asset. We also ask who actually owns Bitcoin today. Is retail losing ground to institutions? And if institutional adoption continues to accelerate, what does that mean for the people who are still trying to build their Bitcoin position? From there, we move into one of the most exciting developments in Bitcoin — using it as money. We discuss Steak ’n Shake, Bitcoin payments and the growing emergence of Bitcoin circular economies like Bitcoin Basin in New Zealand. Because Bitcoin isn't just something to buy and hold — it's a monetary network that can ultimately be used to transfer value. And finally, we bring it back to something every Bitcoiner should be learning: Self-custody. It's one thing to buy Bitcoin. It's another thing to learn how to secure it, move it and eventually use it. We challenge listeners to start small, set up a Bitcoin wallet and move a small amount of Bitcoin as a practical exercise. Start low and grow. As always, this is education and commentary only — not financial advice. Do your own research and speak with a qualified professional about your individual circumstances. Signal, not noise. Stay strong. Stay sovereign. 🟠 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 3 Easy Ways To Buy Bitcoin With Stormrake — Australia, USA & New Zealand Whether you're buying your first Bitcoin or looking to grow your stack, Stormrake makes the process simple with personal support every step of the way. 1️⃣ Set up your account online 🇦🇺 🇺🇸 🇳🇿 Australia, USA & New Zealand: Stormrake Account Setup 2️⃣ Email the Stormrake team 📧 trade@stormrake.com 3️⃣ Book a call directly with Bisher 📅 Book a Call with Bisher -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👋 Want Help On Your Bitcoin Journey? 1️⃣ Book a 1-on-1 Bitcoin Strategy Zoom Call with Zane Get personalised guidance, have your questions answered, and build a clear strategy for your Bitcoin journey. Book a Strategy Call with Zane 🔐 Secure Your Bitcoin With Expert Self-Custody Support Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call with The Bitcoin Way and learn how you can safely take control of your Bitcoin through optimum self-custody. Book Your FREE Call With The Bitcoin Way
Oct 2

Bitcoin Is The Escape From The Debt Based Financial System | Bitcoin in Brief Episode 11

In this week's episode of Bitcoin in Brief, we step back from the day-to-day Bitcoin price action and look at some of the bigger forces shaping our financial future — from rising interest rates and growing debt to the changing psychology of Bitcoiners. We discuss: ☑️ Rising interest rates and the debt problem — how much more pressure can households and governments absorb as the cost of servicing debt continues to rise? ☑️ Fiat vs Bitcoin — what happens when we measure traditional currencies against an asset with a fixed supply? ☑️ The Bitcoin “Opt Out” — why Bitcoin represents a fundamentally different approach to money, ownership and financial sovereignty; ☑️ October and the psychology of waiting — many people expected another major Bitcoin pullback. What happens when you spend too long waiting for the “perfect” entry? ☑️ The "time preference" psychology of being a Bitcoiner — why being future-focused, disciplined and prepared can impact many areas of your life; ☑️ Looking beyond the price — Bitcoiners tend to think differently about the future: focusing on opportunity, personal responsibility, self-sovereignty and the possibility of a much brighter financial future. The Bitcoin journey isn't simply about watching the price go up. It's about changing the way you think about money, ownership, time and your own financial future. As always, this episode is for education and commentary only and is not financial advice. Do your own research and speak with a licensed professional about your individual circumstances. Stay strong. Stay sovereign. 🟠 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚀 3 Easy Ways To Buy Bitcoin With Stormrake - if you're in Australia, USA or New Zealand: 1️⃣ Set up your account online https://www.stormrake.com/trade/start?ref=ZaneT 2️⃣ Email the Stormrake team 📧 trade@stormrake.com 3️⃣ Book a call directly with Bisher 📅 https://stormrake.zohobookings.com.au/#/bisher ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅ Book a 1-on-1 Bitcoin Strategy Zoom Call with Zane Get personalised guidance and a clear plan for your Bitcoin journey: https://zanetruscott.setmore.com/ 🎯 Join Zane's Bitcoin Success Circle Education, coaching, and a private community focused on self-sovereignty through Bitcoin: https://www.zanetruscott.com/bitcoinsuccesscircle 🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with expert self-custody support Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call with The Bitcoin Way. https://www.thebitcoinway.com/zane Connect with Zane: 📧 zt72@proton.me

Bitcoin with ZT is where real conversations meet real conviction. Join host Zane Truscott as he sits down with experts, mentors and everyday people to explore how Bitcoin is transforming money, freedom and the future. Each episode is a down-to-earth, practical discussion that cuts through the noise and helps you deepen your understanding of Bitcoin — not as speculation, but as a path to self-sovereignty and a better life.

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