In this episode of Talking Tokens, Jacquelyn Melinek sits down with Mike Ho, Matt Prusak, and Donald Trump Jr. from American Bitcoin. They discuss Bitcoin as the ultimate scarce asset and compare it to gold, underlining Bitcoin’s fixed supply and growing institutional adoption. The team shares their business model behind American Bitcoin, blending mining and treasury operations to maximize Bitcoin accumulation and shareholder value. They explore how institutions are finally embracing Bitcoin amid evolving regulatory clarity and rising market maturity, including major moves in the US. Don Jr. reflects on Bitcoin’s power for financial democratization and global influence. The conversation dives into the future opportunities and long-term strategies for crypto adoption across global markets like South Korea, and how Bitcoin is poised for a financial revolution beyond simple investment.
This episode is sponsored by Fireblocks, the leading stablecoin infrastructure for global enterprises. Learn more at fireblocks.com.
⏱️ Timestamps
(00:01) - Introduction and host welcome
(01:39) - Bitcoin as the world’s one true scarce asset vs gold
(04:15) - Ownership and dormant supply insights
(05:50) - American Bitcoin’s business model: combining mining and treasury
(08:10) - Tools to increase Bitcoin ownership per share
(10:00) - Institutional adoption trends and current owners
(12:10) - Bitcoin regulatory advances and US policy impact
(14:00) - Introduction of Donald Trump Jr. joining remotely
(15:40) - Bitcoin as a global borderless value transfer and prosperity tool
(18:20) - Democratization of finance with Bitcoin and crypto
(21:30) - Bitcoin diplomacy and influence globally
(24:00) - Market differences: US, South Korea, and global opportunity
(26:00) - Future strategies for Bitcoin and crypto adoption
(28:20) - Closing reflections from all guests
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