Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

From Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, Business Reporter Juan Galt sits down with Roy Sheinfeld, co-founder of Breeze, to discuss the evolving architecture of Bitcoin's Lightning Network and how Breeze is working to make Bitcoin more usable as a medium of exchange. Roy explains Breeze’s unique SDK architecture, the role of Lightning Service Providers (LSPs), and the technical trade-offs of custodial...

Global finance is fracturing—and Bitcoin may be the escape hatch. In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos unpacks how rising tariffs, a weakening yuan, and collapsing trust in fiat currencies are converging into a perfect storm. With global debt soaring and the U.S. weaponizing trade policy, Bitcoin is being re-evaluated not just as a risk asset—but as monetary salvation. Then, we go...

In this exclusive interview, Bo Hines, Executive Director for the President’s Council on Digital Assets, shares the White House’s bold plan to make America the Bitcoin superpower. Hines discusses dismantling Operation Choke Point 2.0, launching the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and advancing pro-Bitcoin legislation. Hear how the administration is setting a global precedent for financial innovation, f...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick joins Bitcoin Magazine for an exclusive interview on Bitcoin’s role in the Trump administration's first 100 days. Lutnick discusses the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, investment accelerators for Bitcoin miners, and why the Trump administration sees Bitcoin as America's next major commodity. He also reveals plans to explore Bitcoin's role in economi...

Episode #3 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explore the radical implications of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and how Bitcoin might serve as a stabilizing counterforce in a world dominated by AI. Drawing from the viral “AI 2027” scenario, they examine the risks of alignment failure, economic disru...

MMA legend and Grand Slam Champion Cris Cyborg joins The Culture Bit to share her powerful journey from professional fighting to Bitcoin advocacy. She discusses why she began buying Bitcoin in 2018, how inflation in Brazil shaped her views, and why she believes Bitcoin is critical for athletes and families alike. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation ahead of her appearance at Bitcoin 2025 in Las...

America is $34 trillion in debt—but a radical new idea called BitBonds could change everything. Backed by Bitcoin and pitched to U.S. Senators by Andrew Hohns, this $2 trillion refinancing plan could transform federal finance and put Bitcoin at the heart of U.S. monetary strategy. In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos breaks down how BitBonds work, what they means for investors, an...

Can Bitcoin help solve America’s debt crisis? Andrew Hohns, CEO of Newmarket Capital, joins us to break down his groundbreaking BitBonds proposal—a $2 trillion plan to modernize U.S. Treasury issuance by integrating Bitcoin into fixed income markets. We explore the mechanics, macroeconomic impact, and long-term implications for institutional investors, sovereign finance, and Bitcoin adoption. Secu...

Episode #2 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss America's Bitcoin and gold strategies in the context of a new monetary order and U.S.-China competition. They game out for what reasons, and with what likelihood, the U.S. may pivot from hoarding gold, to accumulating Bitcoin, and what...

Director of the MIT Digital Currency Initiative Neha Nerula sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Technical Editor Shinobi at the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2025 to discuss the history of the school's digital currency research program as well as what challenges (and opportunities) exist for Bitcoin research within academia. Connect with Neha on X: https://x.com/neha?lang=en Learn more about the Digital Curren...

Nik Bhatia—adjunct Professor of Finance and Business Economics at USC and author of the new book "Bitcoin Age"—joins "The Culture Bit" guest Host Frank Corva to explore how Bitcoin is poised to disrupt traditional wealth storage systems like real estate, cash, and bonds. Bhatia, a USC professor and former bond trader, breaks down why Bitcoin isn’t just “digital gold,” but a rev...

The immutable Mark Moss joins the Bitcoin Conference X Spaces to discuss his approach to money, wealth creation and capital allocation. Tune in for a deep dive on how Bitcoin, and the correct approach to equity, cashflow, debt and income can supercharge your sat stacking and improve your life. Connect with Mark Moss on X: https://x.com/1MarkMoss MEET MARK MOSS AT THE WORLD'S LARGEST BITCOIN CO...

Join the Bitcoin Policy Institute for a deep dive on the Mar-a-Lago Accord, wargaming the implications of a potential new monetary order when it comes to Bitcoin, stablecoins, tariffs and geopolitical alliances. Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit and the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making...

Corporate finance meets Bitcoin strategy in a panel featuring. Dylan LeClair, Eric Semler, Paul Giordano, Brian Abely and Jeff Walton. The group discusses emerging trends in corporate Bitcoin adoption, their thoughts on various capital strategies, and their outlook on publicly-traded companies continuing to buy bitcoin. Learn more about the MIT Bitcoin Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-ev...

Strategy (formerly "MicroStrategy") President and CEO Phong Le delivers keynote remarks at the 2025 MIT Bitcoin Expo, discussing the current state of corporate Bitcoin adoption. Learn more about the MIT Bitcoin Expo: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/industry-events/the-mit-bitcoin-expo-2025-freedom-techRecorded 4/5/2025 at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFollow the MIT Bitcoin Club o...

On this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos mines deep on the looming $84 TRILLION inheritance the Boomer generation is set to bequeath to younger generations. With rising adoption amongst younger generations, could Gen Z be about to make a generational Bitcoin bet? It turns out that the largest wealth transfer in history may ALSO be the catalyst that kickstarts Bitcoin's rise as ultimat...

In this episode of "The Juan Galt Show" on Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, we dive into the unique philosophy and infrastructure behind BullBitcoin.com —a Bitcoin-only, non-custodial exchange that’s redefining what it means to buy, sell, and live on Bitcoin. Juan Galt speaks with Theo Mogenet from Bull Bitcoin about how the exchange differs from typical fiat on-ramps and why it rejects altcoi...

Bill Miller IV, CIO of Miller Value Partners, joins The Culture Bit to lay out markets-first case for Bitcoin as the world’s ultimate denominator of capital. He explains why Bitcoin is more than digital gold: it's a response to engineered outcomes, financial entropy, and institutional inertia. He hits hard on why MicroStrategy’s strategy matters, why more corporations will follow, and why the...

In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces, we dive deep into the intersection of Bitcoin mining, Ordinals, and gamified digital ownership with the creators of Hashrate Hackers , an innovative on-chain mining project built on the Bitcoin network. We explore how this new model is democratizing access to Bitcoin mining rewards through the power of Ordinals. Backed by Blockware , one of the largest...

In this episode of The Culture Bit, Dr. Shawn Baker joins to talk about the connection between food, health, and broken incentives. As a former trauma surgeon and longtime carnivore advocate, Baker shares his perspective on the failures of modern nutrition science, government dietary guidelines, and the role fiat economics plays in shaping public health. Chapters: 0:00 – The Broken Science Behind...

What happens when you lose your private key on Nostr? In this episode of the Juan Galt Show, we sit down with developers Topher Scott and Austin from Pleb Lab to talk about FROSTR —a new protocol that uses Bitcoin-style multi-sig cryptography (FROST) to secure your identity on Nostr. From the philosophy of owning your digital identity to the real-world problems of key loss, key rotation, and safe...

Economist and author of classic Bitcoin books "The Bitcoin Standard" and "Principles of Economics" Saifedean Ammous joins host Allen Helm on The Culture Bit to discuss his outlook on Bitcoin's monetary dominance and how he views stablecoins in the context of the adapting fiat currency complex. Saifedean also shares his perspective on the U.S.’s strategic reserve plan and if...

John Riggins, CEO of HK Asia Holdings Limited (1723.HK), joins Bitcoin for Corporations on Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces to discuss bringing Bitcoin treasury strategies to the Hong Kong market, and the trajectory of corporate adoption in the region. The conversation covers Hong Kong’s emerging role as a Bitcoin-forward jurisdiction, corporate adoption trends across Asia, and the vision behind 1723’s p...

Recently, GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has been making cryptic moves that many think could signal the company's potential embrace of Bitcoin. Is this likely, and if GameStop takes on a Bitcoin strategy, what could a Bitcoin strategy mean for the original meme stock itself? Bitcoin Backstage Host Isabella Santos explores the above AND goes backstage with Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich to talk about h...

In this episode of Bitcoin Magazine X spaces, Host and Business Reporter Juan Galt is joined by Demand Pool CEO Alejandro de la Torre to discuss the arrival of StratumV2 and how his company plans to push back against centralization at the mining pool level. The pair also discusses Demand's recent investment from Bitcoin-native VC firm Trammell Venture Partners (TVP), as well as the current state o...