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White House Bitcoin Chief on BTC Accumulation Plans, CLARITY Act Timeline | Bitcoin Backstage
In this episode, White House Bitcoin chief Patrick Witt discusses the U.S. government's strategic approach to Bitcoin, including the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, the upcoming CLARITY Act, and plans for budget‑neutral accumulation of the asset. He explains the 1099‑DA tax reporting requirements and how the administration aims to make crypto compliance as seamless as traditional securities. Witt also highlights Bitcoin’s geopolitical significance, the potential surge of institutional capital once regulatory clarity arrives, and shares his perspective on future challenges such as quantum threats and the path to a $1 million Bitcoin price.
Spotlight Series Ep. 2: Rep. Nick Begich
In this episode Rep. Nick Begich shares his journey from tech entrepreneur and early Bitcoin adopter to his first term in Congress, highlighting how his startup experience shapes his legislative approach. He explains the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA), which...
The African Bitcoin Carry Trade Wall Street Can't Touch W/ Stafford Massie | BMP Ep 13
In this episode, Stafford Massie of Africa Bitcoin Corporation explains how Bitcoin is being used in Africa as a practical tool for financial sovereignty, not just an investment. He describes how Bitcoin-backed loans at low rates unlock capital for SMEs,...
AI's Nuclear Arms Control Moment: Fable, Mythos & Wargaming Cyber 9/11 | BPH Ep 40
In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosts Zach Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Zach Cohen discuss the release of Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos 5 (publicly branded as Claude Fable 5), its tiered access strategy, and the steep token costs that limit...
Adam Back on Why He's NOT Satoshi and Why That's Better for Bitcoin | Bitcoin Backstage
In this episode, Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back explains why he isn’t Satoshi Nakamoto and why that anonymity benefits Bitcoin’s perception as a commodity. He discusses the new Bitcoin Standard Treasury Companies (BSTR) and how its active strategy—using options and hedge‑fund‑style...
Ben Cowen: Why the BTC Bear Market Isn't Over & the Case for a Q4 Bottom | BMP Ep 11
In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Cowan, a former Sandia postdoc and prolific Bitcoin analyst, discusses why the current Bitcoin bear market is likely not over and why a Q4 bottom is plausible. He outlines the four‑year cycle pattern seen in...
Jeremy Rubin on Char: The Infrastructure Bet Underneath Every Bitcoin L2
In this episode, Shinobi interviews Jeremy Rubin, co‑founder of Char, about the company’s novel layer‑2 consensus mechanism for Bitcoin roll‑ups. Rubin explains how Char replaces the traditional trusted sequencer with a decentralized proof‑of‑stake system that punishes equivocation by burning staked...
The 3.8M Bitcoin Lawsuit Could Set a Dangerous Precedent | BPH Ep 39
In this episode, the hosts dissect a New York lawsuit where anonymous plaintiffs claim ownership of 3.8 million dormant Bitcoin using a "lost and found" statute, warning that such precedents could let anyone seize inactive crypto assets. They also review recent...
"The Banks Are Feeling FOMO" On Bitcoin Lending W/ SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen | BMP Ep 10
In this episode, Bitcoin Magazine host Brandon Green chats with SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen about the rapid evolution of Bitcoin lending, from early skepticism to institutional adoption. Owen highlights SALT's new "Salt Switch" product offering rates as low as...
How China Hijacked Bernie & AOC's War on AI | Bitcoin Policy Hour EP 38
The episode examines how Chinese officials covertly influenced U.S. AI policy, highlighting a Senate panel where two Chinese Communist Party representatives were invited by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to argue against AI data center expansion—contradicting China’s own push for...
Unmasking Satoshi Is Bad for Bitcoin | Bitcoin Policy Hour Episode 34
In this episode the hosts dissect three hot topics: the geopolitical fallout of the Iran‑U.S. standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, the media frenzy around claims that Iran is using Bitcoin for toll payments, and the emerging role of stablecoins—especially...
BFC X Space: Why #Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet Is Vital W/ Kraken, Méliuz, & Samara AG
In this episode George McHale hosts representatives from Méliuz, Samara AG, and Kraken to discuss why adding Bitcoin to corporate balance sheets is becoming essential. Mason Ford highlights the growing role of digital credit products like Stretch and Seda, which...
Defeating the Single Point of Failure W/ Mike Belshe of BitGo | BFC Show Ep. 33
In this episode, BitGo co‑founder Mike Belshe discusses the origins of BitGo, its pioneering use of multi‑signature (multi‑sig) technology to eliminate single points of failure, and how the company evolved from a self‑custody solution into a regulated global custodian with...
Bitcoin’s "iPhone Moment" Is Here W/ Strive Chief Officers | BFC Show Ep. 32
In this episode, Strive’s chief officers—Matt Cole, Jeff Walton, and Ben Workman—discuss how the company is pioneering Bitcoin‑backed treasury strategies and digital credit products to address the U.S. retirement crisis. They explain their model of treating Bitcoin as a perpetual...
How A Bitcoin Journalist Got Inside Trump’s White House | Bitcoin Magazine Podcast Ep 5
In this episode, former Bitcoin Magazine senior writer and White House correspondent Frank Corva recounts his unprecedented experience covering Bitcoin from the Trump administration’s press room, highlighting the symbolic impact of having a Bitcoin journalist on the national stage. He...