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. 2D AGO

    Defeating the Single Point of Failure w/ Mike Belshe of BitGo | BFC Show Ep. 33

    In this episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Mike Belshe, CEO and Co-Founder of BitGo, to discuss the evolution of institutional digital asset security. From pioneering multi-signature protocols in 2013 to becoming a regulated OCC National Bank, Belshe explains why the "single point of failure" is the greatest risk to corporate treasury—and how to engineer it out of existence.We dive deep into the technical and operational "moats" required to secure hundreds of billions of dollars. Belshe breaks down why BitGo chooses Multi-Sig over MPC, the "LinkedIn ban" they enforced to stop social engineering, and why he believes stablecoins are a superior financial fabric compared to the 0.2% yield and high fees of traditional banking. Whether you're a CFO looking to understand custody or a developer interested in the future of payment protocols, this conversation provides a masterclass in building a resilient financial future.Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: BitGo’s journey from 2013 to a National Bank01:45 – The "Lonely Error": Solving the web’s 402 Payment Required code03:11 – Why Multi-Sig is the gold standard for Bitcoin security05:44 – Decentralizing custody: Keys across 1,000 miles and multiple jurisdictions07:42 – Why BitGo became a bank: Solving the CME Group custody challenge10:15 – Bridging the gap: Security vs. Liquidity in market structure13:10 – Corporate Governance: Rule-based systems for billion-dollar transfers15:37 – The LinkedIn Ban: Fighting social engineering and "French attacks"18:40 – The "Access to Nothing" Principle: Protecting executives from physical threats20:15 – Stablecoins vs. Legacy Banking: The 0.2% yield trap26:49 – The hidden 5% tax of credit cards and the future of digital payments31:30 – Fragmentation vs. Interoperability in the stablecoin "War of the L1s"36:45 – Regulatory outlook: The Clearing Act and the Genius Act45:10 – Final thoughts: Why BitGo is more than just a custodianDISCLAIMER: 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.

    51 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Bitcoin’s "iPhone Moment" is Here w/ Strive Chief Officers | BFC Show Ep. 32

    In this episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, the leadership at Strive explains why traditional corporate balance sheets are ill-equipped to handle the dual threats of currency debasement and AI-driven industry disruption. They present data showing that technological shifts historically trigger a 50% turnover in the S&P 500, suggesting that companies failing to adopt digital assets are essentially "sitting ducks." The episode serves as a strategic guide for executives to use Bitcoin and digital credit as "civilizational insurance" to protect their margins and ensure long-term corporate survival. Chapters: 00:31 Strive’s Evolution: From Anti-ESG to Bitcoin Treasury 01:45 Solving the Retirement Crisis with Digital Credit 03:08 The Bitcoin "iPhone Moment" and Exponential Growth 06:54 Building Infrastructure for Institutional Adoption 14:27 The Barrier to S&P 500 Bitcoin Adoption 15:31 Why Corporations Treat Cash Like a "Hot Potato" 19:30 AI Disruption and the Need for Robust Balance Sheets 27:01 The Coming S&P 500 Turnover: Data and Trends 31:08 Differentiating Strive’s Strategy from MicroStrategy 38:00 Game Theory and Corporate Decision Making 43:02 Building a Track Record in the Bear Market DISCLAIMER: 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.

    45 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Why Bitcoin Sovereignty Beats ETF Convenience w/ Trey Sellers of Unchained | BFC Show Ep 31

    In this episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Pierre Rochard sits down with Trey Sellers from Unchained to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin custody and financial services. Trey shares his journey from traditional banking at Goldman Sachs to building the premier collaborative custody platform for Bitcoiners. We dive deep into why 2-of-3 Multi-Sig is the gold standard for securing wealth, the fundamental differences between holding real Bitcoin versus a Bitcoin ETF, and how the "FIRE" (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is being revolutionized by the hardest money on earth.Chapters: 00:00 - Trey Sellers' Background and Journey to Bitcoin03:43 - Collaborative Custody and the Multi-Sig Model07:56 - Comparing Bitcoin ETFs vs. Direct Ownership13:21 - The History and Evolution of Unchained16:03 - Mechanics and Transparency of Bitcoin-Backed Loans20:46 - Commercial Lending and Business Use Cases30:17 - Market Outlook: Price Action, Gold, and HODL Waves43:30 - Yield Strategies, Volatility, and Institutional Banks53:23 - Bitcoin and the FIRE (Financial Independence) Movement59:57 - Intentional Spending and Building Wealth with BitcoinDISCLAIMER: 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. 4D AGO

    Is Google's Quantum Breakthrough a Threat to Bitcoin? | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep 33

    Is Bitcoin's encryption more vulnerable to quantum computing than we thought? A new Google paper says the threshold to crack elliptic curve cryptography dropped from 20 million qubits to just 500,000. Sam Lyman, Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro and Ken Egan from the Bitcoin Policy Institute discuss the geopolitical implications, the race between developers and institutions to lead Bitcoin's quantum upgrade, and why "not your keys, not your coins" is about to be tested like never before. 🔶 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 🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Chapters: 4:45 — Google's Quantum Paper: 500K Qubits Could Break Bitcoin 9:16 — Why Q-Day Is Closer Than We Thought But Not Imminent 12:48 — Qubits Explained: Logical vs Physical and Why It Matters 18:12 — Vulnerable Bitcoin Addresses and the Mempool Attack Window 20:15 — Stakeholder Map: Institutions, Governments, and Lost Coins 26:21 — Not Your Keys Not Your Coins Under Quantum Threat 30:14 — Migration Windows, Coinbase Rewards, and Hard Fork Options 37:34 — Could Institutions or Governments Hijack the Upgrade Process 46:04 — Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Government's Role in Quantum Defense 51:05 — AI Tools Update: Claude Dispatch, Computer Use, and Bitcoin's Future #Bitcoin #QuantumComputing #BitcoinSecurity #QDay #GoogleQuantum #BitcoinPolicy #EllipticCurveCryptography #PostQuantum #BitcoinHardFork #BitcoinDevelopers #SatoshiCoins #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BPI #LogicalQubits #BitcoinUpgrade #NotYourKeysNotYourCoins #QuantumThreat #BitcoinInstitutions #AIAgents #ClaudeAI #BitcoinPolicyHour #BitcoinGeopolitics #QuantumResistant #BitcoinFuture

    1h 3m

  5. 5D AGO

    Why AI Deflation Will Push Capital Into Bitcoin w/ Mason Foard of Méliuz | BFC Show Ep. 30

    In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Mason Foard of Méliuz breaks down the "Gravity Thesis"—a framework for understanding why traditional 60/40 portfolios are failing. He explains how the "gravity" of fiat leads to inevitable debasement, while AI-driven deflation disrupts the cash flows of traditional equities, leaving Bitcoin as the ultimate store of value.Chapters: 00:30 Defining "The Gravity Thesis" and Fiat Debasement02:03 AI Deflation and the Broken Equity Model03:38 Why Traditional 60/40 Portfolios are Failing05:01 Deflationary Collapse vs. Monetary Intervention06:50 Reimagining the Monetary System with Bitcoin09:20 Disruption of Real Estate and Traditional Moats10:06 Timeframes and Market Catalysts for Bitcoin12:30 Global Impact: AI and Empowerment in the Global South14:45 The AI Infrastructure Bubble and National Security19:50 Meliuz: Adopting the Bitcoin Standard in Latin America21:54 Meliuz’s Treasury Strategy and Share Buybacks23:19 Bitcoin Rewards: Stacking Sats Through Everyday Purchases24:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDISCLAIMER: 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.

    25 min

  6. 6D AGO

    Why Bitcoin Is Emerging as Prime Collateral w/ Hunter Albright of SALT Lending | BFC Show Ep. 29

    Pierre Rochard sits down with Hunter Albright, CRO of SALT Lending, to discuss the institutionalization of Bitcoin-backed finance and corporate treasury strategies. Drawing on his background in traditional banking, Albright explains SALT’s unique model of combining a profitable operating company with Bitcoin accumulation. The conversation covers the importance of Bitcoin-backed loans for liquidity and why "zero is the wrong number" for corporate Bitcoin exposure. They also explore the regulatory landscape and the path toward Bitcoin’s mass adoption as a global asset.Chapters: 00:33 - Current Bear Market00:52 - Hunter's Bitcoin Journey06:45 - Bitcoin as Payment Method08:36 - Bitcoin as Asset Class11:10 - Joining SALT Lending12:25 - Evolution of Bitcoin Lending16:44 - Combining Secured & Unsecured19:54 - What Market Segments?22:10 - Future of Bitcoin-Backed Lending25:05 - Bitcoin ETF Success?28:28 - Bitcoin as Collateral?32:25 - Stablecoins vs Banks?32:50 - AI Acceleration of Work36:52 - Checking AI Predictions39:04 - Future Evolution of Salt39:58 - Digital Credit PredictionsDISCLAIMER: 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.

    45 min

  7. APR 1

    How A Bitcoin Journalist Got Inside Trump’s White House | Bitcoin Magazine Podcast Ep 5

    Frank Corva went from writing a Substack to standing in the White House press room as Bitcoin Magazine's correspondent in just four years. In this conversation with Brandon Green, Frank breaks down what really happened behind the scenes during the Trump administration's crypto summit, the political fight over developer protections in the CLARITY Act, and why stories from Bitcoin circular economies in South Africa and Kenya keep him going. He also shares candid bear market advice and explains why now is the time to contribute, not retreat. Trade Bitcoin's next move on Duelbits Predict — get 100% cashback on your first bet, up to $100. Bitcoin Magazine exclusive 👉https://duel.bz/BCM 🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO 🔶 Frank Corva - Content Producer & Former Whitehouse Correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine Chapters: 0:00 Frank Corva's Viral White House Press Room Moment 2:00 From College Professor to Bitcoin Magazine's White House Correspondent 8:30 The First White House Crypto Summit: A Textbook Moment 14:00 The Samourai Wallet Case and Political Calculus Behind a Pardon 21:00 Grading the Trump Administration on Bitcoin Policy 28:00 Democrats, Developer Protections & the Fight Over the CLARITY Act 37:00 Luthando Bambi and the Story That Changed Everything 47:00 The Sovereign Stack: Nostr, Freedom Tech & a Global Renaissance 57:00 Bear Market Advice: Dollar Cost Averaging & Building Through the Downturn 1:07:00 Contribute, Connect & Follow Your North Star #Bitcoin #BitcoinMagazine #FrankCorva #BitcoinPolicy #WhiteHouse #BitcoinWhiteHouse #CLARITYAct #GENIUSAct #SamouraiWallet #BitcoinLegislation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinBearMarket #DollarCostAveraging #FreedomTech #BitcoinEkasi #BitcoinAfrica #BitcoinHumanRights #Nostr #BitcoinCircularEconomy #BitcoinAdoption #GlobalSouth #DeveloperProtections #BitcoinConference #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Fedi #OpenSource #BitcoinConference2026 #BrandonGreen #NewRenaissanceCapital #DeMinimis

    1h 17m

  8. APR 1

    Bitcoin and the Future of Digital Credit w/ XCE, SALT Lending & Aifinyo

    Recorded live from the Bitcoin for Corporations X Space, our panelists dive deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of digital credit and corporate bitcoin treasuries. Explore how forward-thinking companies are moving beyond simple "HODLing" to integrate Bitcoin into their core operational and financial strategies. Hunter Albright: Chief Revenue Officer at SALT Lending, a pioneer in Bitcoin-backed loans and digital credit solutions since 2016. Garry Krugljakow: CEO of Aifinyo, the first major Bitcoin treasury company in the German-speaking region, focusing on B2B financial services. Scott Ellam: Founder and CEO of XCE (Connecting Excellence Group), a UK-based executive recruitment firm that has successfully integrated a Bitcoin treasury into a high-growth service business. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Shift to Digital Credit: Why Bitcoin is becoming the preferred collateral for a new generation of corporate loans and financial products. The "Hybrid" Business Model: How companies like Aifinyo and XCE use traditional cash-flowing operations to supercharge their Bitcoin accumulation. Hyper-Normalization: Why the integration of Bitcoin into "boring" industries like recruitment and invoicing is the key to mass corporate adoption. Treasury Resilience: How SMEs can leverage SALT’s lending services to access liquidity for OpEx and CapEx without ever selling their underlying Bitcoin. Chapters:00:00 – Introductions: Meeting the Leaders of Digital Credit05:30 – Insights from Strategy World: What’s Next for Corporate BTC?12:15 – Hunter Albright on the Evolution of Bitcoin Lending22:40 – Garry Krugljakow: Navigating the European Institutional Landscape35:10 – Scott Ellam: Building a Bitcoin-Aligned Operating Business48:25 – The Road to Vegas: Bitcoin for Corporations 2026 Connect with our guests on X: Hunter Albright: @SALTlending Garry Krugljakow: @aifinyo Scott Ellam: @XCE_Group Follow Bitcoin for Corporations:Stay updated on the latest in corporate Bitcoin strategy, research, and upcoming events in Las Vegas by following @BitcoinForCorps.

    58 min
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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
    768
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © BTC Media
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    Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

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