Episodes
In this episode of Swan Signal Live, hosts Brady Swenson and John Harr discuss various Bitcoin-related topics with guests Steven Lubka and Isaiah Douglas from Swan Bitcoin. The crew talks MicroStrategy's plan to raise $42 billion to buy more Bitcoin, the potential impact of the U.S. presidential election on Bitcoin's price, and the Florida CFO's push for a state Bitcoin reserve. They also compare MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase's and discuss Goldman Sachs' research on gold and...
Published 11/01/24
Published 11/01/24
In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, hosts Brady and John discuss the potential for institutional adoption of Bitcoin, including pension funds and endowments. They analyze recent bullish statements from billionaires and a former Fed governor's criticism of the Fed's inconsistent inflation policies. The hosts also explore the differences between holding real Bitcoin versus ETFs or CBDCs, emphasizing Bitcoin's decentralization and limited supply. Finally, they highlight the Tuttle Twins'...
Published 10/31/24
Entrepreneur and presidential candidate Maya Parbo discusses her plans to combat systemic corruption in Suriname by leveraging Bitcoin for financial transparency and decentralization. The episode explores her vision for sustainable energy, economic diversification, and an open internet to foster a fair and prosperous nation.
Published 10/28/24
In this Cafe Bitcoin podcast, Brady, Terrence, John, and Alec discuss Bitcoin’s market activity and broader adoption signals. They highlight Microsoft's potential Bitcoin investment vote among shareholders, scheduled for December 10, and note that Microsoft’s board is recommending a "no" vote but believe this signifies growing mainstream interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. They also discuss Pennsylvania's recent bipartisan bill promoting Bitcoin rights, including tax protections and...
Published 10/28/24
In this episode of Café Bitcoin, the crew discusses Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, specifically its tendency to dip back toward $58,000, referred to as a "magnet." The conversation highlights dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a viable long-term approach and touches on macroeconomic factors, including central banks' policies that affect Bitcoin. They also emphasize the resilience of the Bitcoin market despite volatility, combining humor with insightful trading strategies and market analysis.
Published 10/24/24
In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Tuur Demeester joins the crew to dive into a key discussion surrounding the European Central Bank's (ECB) latest paper criticizing Bitcoin. Tuur breaks down the aggressive nature of the report, which accuses Bitcoin of fostering wealth inequality and undermining economic productivity. The crew highlights the report’s misleading arguments, comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies and noting that fiat, not Bitcoin, is what actually contributes to wealth disparity....
Published 10/22/24
In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, the crew discusses the failed launch of a Trump-branded token, which aimed to raise $300 million but only sold $18 million before crashing in value. We highlight the importance of distinguishing Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies and note the political pandering often associated with crypto projects. The conversation shifts to global Bitcoin adoption, focusing on smaller countries like El Salvador and Suriname, which are exploring Bitcoin as a national...
Published 10/21/24
In this episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Brady Swenson shares his personal fitness journey, emphasizing the importance of health tracking and accountability. The conversation then shifts to Bitcoin's price movements and the role of MicroStrategy in Bitcoin investing. The hosts discuss the risks and rewards of holding MicroStrategy stock compared to directly holding Bitcoin. They also delve into self-custody and inheritance planning, stressing the significance of securing Bitcoin for long-term wealth....
Published 10/15/24
John Haar and the Macro Friday crew talk macro with appearances from Cory Klippsten and Greg Foss.
Published 10/14/24
Bitcoin core dev Rearden joins us to discuss the HBO Satoshi documentary, some choice Satoshi quotes, and other aspects of the history of Bitcoin.
Published 10/09/24
Tomer Strolight joins us to discuss his life before Bitcoin, the ideas behind and impact of The Legendary Treasure of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin as generational wealth, and much more.
Published 10/07/24
Blackrock Bitcoin report, fate of the USD, and much more.
Published 10/07/24
Greg Foss joins us to discuss his experience with mental health challenges, his outlook for Bitcoin, and some finance education
Published 10/07/24
Learn about what's happening at Swan, where we're headed, and Cory's thoughts on the industry and Bitcoin broadly.
Published 09/24/24
The Café Crew discuss the FOMC meeting and the 50 bps rate decrease, Bhutan stacking sats, the Saifedean vs Saylor Bitcoin lending and yield debate, and Presidential politics.
Published 09/20/24
Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible and AI Unchained joins us to discuss AI tech and Bitcoin.
Published 09/13/24
Brady, John, and Terrence discuss gold, broad money vs base money, inflation vs deflation, transition from fiat to Bitcoin, Trump's shitcoin project, Harry Potter, and more.
Published 09/13/24
Café Bitcoin is back with a new host. Brady Swenson, cofounder of Swan, and creator of the Citizen Bitcoin and Swan Signal Live podcasts, is taking the reins. This episode features a chat with Lyn Alden and panelists John Haar and Steven Lubka.
Published 09/03/24
We're joined by Dante Cook, John Haar, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the major IT outage linked to a faulty update from security firm CrowdStrike caused widespread disruptions globally, how the price of Bitcoin was up 4%, and the importance of decentralization.
Published 07/19/24
We're joined by Dante Cook, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, an arch-bitcoin and crypto skeptic, has "all of a sudden changed his tune," and Mark Cuban's long post about how Bitcoin can become the global currency.
Published 07/18/24
We discuss the rise in Bitcoin's price, reaching $65,000, and the positive market trends. We also discuss the significant trial involving Craig Wright, who claimed to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The hosts discussed the outcome of the trial, where the High Court of England and Wales found Craig Wright guilty of fabricating evidence and lying about being Satoshi Nakamoto.
Published 07/17/24
In this episode, we delved into the world of self-custody and the importance of securing your Bitcoin.
Published 07/16/24
Sam Callahan, Alex Stanczyk, Tomer Strolight, Joe Carlasare, Zack Sharpio, and many others join us to talk about the tragic news over the weekend with the assassination attempt of former President Trump. We talk about how the markets have reacted, thoughts on Trump attending the Bitcoin conference next week, and other bitcoin news.
Published 07/15/24
We're joined by Dante Cook, John Haar, Dr. Jeff Ross, and many others for an in-depth conversation about the upcoming political cycle and its potential impact on the economy. The conversation touched on the recent Bitcoin price fluctuations and the factors influencing them, such as market sentiment and liquidity. The panelists also delved into the role of the Federal Reserve and the potential influence of political figures on monetary policy decisions. Overall, the discussion highlighted the...
Published 07/12/24