Elon's America Party Bitcoin Embrace, 80K BTC "Hack" a Quantum Canary? | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 11
Elon Musk’s newly-stated alignment with the so-called “America Party” might mark a turning point in Bitcoin politics—but could it also polarize Trump against BTC? In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI’s Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen unpack the political chessboard as Elon steps closer to Bitcoin.Meanwhile, the mysterious movement of 80,000 BTC from early wallets sparks intense speculation. Was it a white-hat rescue, a legal gray zone grab, or a quantum canary in the coal mine warning of cryptographic vulnerability? The crew dives into dormant keys, legal ownership vs possession, and the deeper geopolitical and regulatory implications for Bitcoin's future.From space, to courts, to Congress—Bitcoin is now entangled in everything.⭐ Join us at Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! 🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 – Elon’s Political Power & Bitcoin Alignment01:04 – Mysterious 80,000 BTC Movement: Quantum or OG?06:00 – Legal Ownership vs Possession of Bitcoin13:00 – Adverse Possession, White Hat vs Black Hat19:00 – National Security Risks if North Korea Brute-Forces Bitcoin22:00 – Elon, Trump, and the Politicization of Bitcoin26:40 – Why the “Bitcoin Unifier” Narrative Still Struggles in DC30:00 – Sidelines in Legislation: Crypto vs Bitcoin in Congress33:00 – The Van Hollen Bill: Bitcoin Punishment via El Salvador35:00 – Bitcoin as Anti-Authoritarian Tech vs State Control38:00 – Stablecoins, Tether, and U.S. Digital Dollar Statecraft42:00 – Geopolitical Stakes in Monetary Technology Wars#BitcoinPolicy #ElonMuskBitcoin #QuantumComputing #BitcoinOwnership #CryptoLaw #BTCRegulation #BitcoinGeopolitics #RomanStormTrial #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinAndPolitics #BitcoinPolicyHour #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine
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How to Value a Bitcoin Treasury Company w/ MSTR CEO Phong Le | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 8
How do you value a Bitcoin-native corporation? In this exclusive episode of Bitcoin for Corporations, MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le explains how Bitcoin transforms corporate finance—and why MSTR is more than just a software company.Phong breaks down the strategic evolution of MicroStrategy into a Bitcoin treasury leader, the rise of Bitcoin-backed capital markets, and how to understand NAV multiples for Bitcoin equities. He also details how preferred securities like STRF are opening Bitcoin access to institutions and retirees alike. This is the definitive guide to Bitcoin balance sheet strategy, capital structuring, and corporate valuation in the age of digital hard money.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!00:00 – Intro: How to Value a Bitcoin Treasury Company01:28 – Phong Le on MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Thesis04:45 – Why MSTR Isn’t Just a Tech Stock Anymore08:12 – The Role of FASB Accounting in Bitcoin Adoption11:39 – Capital Markets: Equity, Debt & Bitcoin15:20 – Convertible Bonds & Leveraged Bitcoin Exposure19:05 – What Investors Miss When Valuing MSTR23:34 – How Institutions View Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet27:48 – Risks, Volatility, and Shareholder Expectations32:15 – Bitcoin’s Role in Long-Term Corporate Strategy36:20 – Advice for Other Bitcoin Treasury Companies39:12 – Building a Bitcoin-Backed Capital Market43:10 – Addressing Bitcoin Volatility in Financial Products46:00 – Why STRF Is Gaining Market Traction48:30 – Final Thoughts from Phong Le🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Phong Le on X: https://x.com/digitalphong🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreDISCLAIMER: 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, Bitcoin for Corporations, 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.#BitcoinTreasury #PhongLe #MicroStrategy #BitcoinEquities #MSTRStock #BitcoinPreferredShares #BitcoinCapitalMarkets #BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinAccounting #DigitalAssets
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Jesse Myers: BTC Treasury Companies Will Dominate Every Capital Market | Bitcoin for Corporations Ep. 7
Why are corporations turning to Bitcoin as a strategic asset—and how will Bitcoin treasury companies reshape the financial system over the next 20 years?In episode 7 of the Bitcoin for Corporations, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Jesse Myers, Bitcoin Strategy Advisor at UTXO Management (a sister company of Bitcoin Magazine), to break down the emerging playbook behind Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, MetaPlanet, and Smarter Web. From intelligent leverage to the rise of perpetual preferreds, Jesse shares why these firms may soon rival sovereigns in BTC holdings—and why institutional capital is now pouring in.Whether you're a corporate CFO, a macro investor, or a Bitcoiner curious about the next big shift in capital markets, this deep-dive unpacks how Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure is being built in real time.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!Chapters:0:00 - The Bitcoin treasury company model1:20 - Jesse Myers' Bitcoin origin story4:30 - Keynesian education vs. Bitcoin adoption9:00 - Why institutions were late to Bitcoin12:00 - What separates MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet16:00 - Corporate adoption tipping point20:30 - Why Bitcoin is better than bonds24:00 - Equity issuance vs. leverage27:00 - Fair value accounting and balance sheet strength30:00 - Why premium NAVs make sense35:00 - The endgame: perpetual preferreds38:00 - Competing with MicroStrategy42:00 - Capital markets tools only accessible to corporations45:00 - Global race for Bitcoin treasury dominance48:00 - The future of Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Jesse Myers on X: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreDISCLAIMER: 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, Bitcoin for Corporations, 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.
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"Running It Hot": The Big Beautiful Bill Debt Playbook Explained | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 10
The U.S. government is running it hot — and Bitcoin may be the only exit.In episode 10 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team — Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen — break down what just happened with the Big Beautiful Bill and why it matters for Bitcoin, inflation, and America’s fiscal future.They dive into the last-minute push to pass pro-Bitcoin tax reform (including the de minimis exemption and mining tax fixes), explain why it failed, and assess the rising importance of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) as the next key battleground.The episode also explores deep tensions within the Republican coalition, how Bitcoin fits into U.S. national security priorities, and what the growing demand for stablecoins reveals about where the monetary system is headed.🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 – The U.S. Is Running It Hot: Fiscal Dominance Explained01:00 – Behind the Scenes at the Bitcoin Policy Summit05:00 – Strategic Bitcoin Reserve & Leaked “Accumulation Plan”08:00 – Why the Big Beautiful Bill Matters for Bitcoin12:30 – What Killed the De Minimis Tax Fix?17:00 – Mining Tax Reform & Wash Sale Loopholes21:00 – Why the Crypto Lobby Failed in DC26:00 – GOP Factions, Elon vs. Trump, and Bitcoin’s Role31:30 – The Real Bitcoin Priorities: BRCA and Privacy36:00 – What’s Next: Senate Market Structure Bill & Regulatory Outlook41:00 – Final Thoughts: Bitcoin, Inflation & the Next Political Chapter#BitcoinPolicyHour #BigBeautifulBill #FiscalDominance #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinLegislation #CryptoTax #DeMinimis #BRCA #BitcoinRegulation #FiscalDominance #DigitalAssets #BitcoinSummit #Stablecoins #BitcoinAndCongress #BitcoinMining #CryptoLobby #BitcoinReserve #SatoshiVision #BitcoinBackstage #BitcoinNews #MatthewPines #ZackShapiro
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TRACE MAYER: The New Monetary Order and the Fall of Fiat | Bitcoin Backstage
In this explosive episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Trace Mayer—early Bitcoin investor, creator of Proof of Keys, and one of the earliest Bitcoin bloggers—returns to the spotlight to dissect the past, present, and future of Bitcoin. Interviewed live at the Bitcoin Conference by Isabella Santos, Mayer drops hard truths about central banking, strategic reserves, proof of keys, and the global monetary shift already underway.From dissecting the fractional reserve system to revealing what really happened during the Blocksize Wars, Mayer also explains why Bitcoin is outperforming gold, how the U.S. might use BTC as a reserve asset, and what’s holding back its evolution as a medium of exchange. This is Bitcoin history, macro insight, and monetary rebellion all in one.💥 SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉 https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine💥 DON’T SELL YOUR BITCOIN — BORROW AGAINST IT WITH SALT LENDING 💥👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-SALT-LendingConnect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg3Connect with Trace Mayer on X: https://x.com/TraceMayerChapters:00:00 - Intro: Proof of Keys & Bank Run Origin Story01:30 - Bitcoin's Rise Since the $1 Era03:10 - Bitcoin as Financial Nuclear Reactor04:30 - Gold Market Manipulation & Central Bank Shenanigans06:00 - China's Secret Gold Strategy07:00 - Gold vs. Bitcoin: Global Monetary Contenders12:30 - The Blocksize Wars: Explained from the Inside15:00 - How Roger Ver and Greg Maxwell Clashed17:30 - Trace on Governance, Tribalism & Testing Innovation25:00 - U.S. Custodying BTC: Armory & The Marshals Story28:00 - Bitcoin's Role in a New Monetary Order29:30 - Hard Take: Innovation vs. Ossification30:30 - Closing Thoughts with Trace Mayer#BitcoinBackstage #TraceMayer #ProofOfKeys #BitcoinReserve #MonetaryPolicy #GoldVsBitcoin #BitcoinConference2025 #BitcoinTreasury #DigitalGold #BitcoinNetworkEffects #IsabellaSantos #BTCInnovation #CryptoRegulation #BitcoinGovernance
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