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 its relevance to Bitcoin.

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' educational Bitcoin content and the importance of understanding Bitcoin's unique properties compared to other digital currencies.

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.

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 support for self-custody, which they see as a positive regulatory move. Additional topics include the rising yields in U.S. Treasury bonds, recent inflationary policies, and their potential to drive further interest in Bitcoin as a hedge. The crew also mentions the recent positive comments about Bitcoin from Paul Tudor Jones, who sees Bitcoin as a valuable inflation hedge in light of increasing fiscal and monetary uncertainties.

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.

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. They also explore how the ECB's stance could signal the intensifying battle between traditional financial systems and Bitcoin adoption, urging listeners to remain engaged in Bitcoin education.

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 currency. We also discuss MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy, led by Michael Saylor, and its role in bridging traditional finance with Bitcoin. Finally, we touch on how pro athletes and influential figures are gradually becoming more involved with Bitcoin.

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. The episode concludes with anticipation for LA Bitcoin Week and reflections on Bitcoin’s adoption and future potential in both the markets and regulatory landscapes.

John Haar and the Macro Friday crew talk macro with appearances from Cory Klippsten and Greg Foss.

Bitcoin core dev Rearden joins us to discuss the HBO Satoshi documentary, some choice Satoshi quotes, and other aspects of the history of Bitcoin.

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.

Blackrock Bitcoin report, fate of the USD, and much more.

Greg Foss joins us to discuss his experience with mental health challenges, his outlook for Bitcoin, and some finance education

Learn about what's happening at Swan, where we're headed, and Cory's thoughts on the industry and Bitcoin broadly.

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.

Guy Swann of Bitcoin Audible and AI Unchained joins us to discuss AI tech and Bitcoin.

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.

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.

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.

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.