Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

The New York Times just published a major investigation claiming Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto and the hosts of Bitcoin Policy Hour think that's a problem. Ken Egan, Zack Shapiro, and Zack Cohen explain why Bitcoin was specifically designed so the founder's identity doesn't matter, and why unmasking Satoshi could do more harm than good. The conversation also covers the Iran conflict and the creative U.S. reverse blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the truth behind viral claims about crypto being used for toll payments, BPI's new stablecoin policy paper on dollarization, and Anthropic's Mythos model, an AI so powerful they refuse to release it to the public. Click here to get 10% off bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=YT10🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/

CHAPTERS
0:00 — Introduction & What's Coming This Episode
5:12 — The U.S. Reverse Blockade Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz
11:15 — Is Bitcoin Really Being Used for Strait of Hormuz Tolls?
15:07 — BPI's Stablecoin Paper: Eurodollars, the GENIUS Act & Dollarization
22:13 — Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins: Sanctions, Compliance & the UTXO Advantage
28:49 — Trump's China Visit, Taiwan & the Geopolitical Chessboard
34:07 — NYT Claims Adam Back Is Satoshi: Examining the Evidence
40:15 — Why Satoshi's Identity Doesn't Matter for Bitcoin
47:16 — Anthropic's Mythos Model: AI Cyber Weapons & Zero-Day Exploits
55:45 — Should the Government Nationalize AI? Open Source, Regulation & the Future

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DISCLAIMER: 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, 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.

Natalie Brunell joins Brandon Green to discuss why institutional adoption, Bitcoin treasury companies, and sovereign accumulation are creating the strongest structural bid Bitcoin has ever seen, all in a bear market. They cover everything from Iran accepting Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz tolls to Strategy's historic STRC issuance and Morgan Stanley's record-breaking Bitcoin ETF launch. Natalie also previews the Women of Bitcoin Bash honoring Senator Cynthia Lummis at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. You can buy Natalie's book, Bitcoin is for Everyone right here: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everyone-financial-system-solution/dp/1804091138Click here to get 10% off bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=YT10🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO🔶 Natalie Brunell — Host of Coin Stories Podcast, Author of Bitcoin Is for Everyone
CHAPTERS
0:00 — Nations Are Secretly Accumulating Bitcoin
5:12 — How This Bear Market Is Different from Previous Cycles
10:18 — Institutional Adoption and the Passive Bitcoin Bid
15:25 — Bitcoin Is for Everyone: Natalie's New Book and Mission
20:18 — The Macro Landscape: De-Dollarization and Gold vs Bitcoin
25:09 — Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bitcoin's Neutrality
30:18 — Strategy's STRK, Structural Buying, and Bear Market Tailwinds
35:13 — Senator Lummis's Legacy and the Women of Bitcoin Bash
40:44 — Grading the Administration's Bitcoin Policy
46:47 — Bitcoin Conference Vegas Preview and What's Next for Coin Stories

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In this BFC X Space, C-suite experts from Kraken, Samara AG, and Meliuz discuss why Bitcoin is now a fiduciary necessity for corporate treasuries to hedge against inflation and drive strategic growth.

In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, to discuss the monumental shift in how Wall Street views Bitcoin. From the 11-year battle for an ETF to the current integration of Bitcoin into the infrastructure of major wirehouses and banks, Matt explains why the "pitch" for Bitcoin has become infinitely easier. Whether you’re an institutional treasurer or a retail investor, this conversation provides a deep dive into why "Wall Street has woken up" to the reality of Bitcoin as a superior financial technology.

Chapters:
01:21 – Matt Hougan’s Origin Story and Joining Bitwise
04:15 – Overcoming Regulatory and Institutional Friction
09:00 – The Bitwise Philosophy: Active vs. Passive Crypto Investing
15:30 – The Strength of Institutional Infrastructure (CME & ETFs)
23:00 – The "Steakhouse" Education: How Institutions are Adopting
30:30 – In-Kind Transfers and ETF Mechanics
34:00 – Investor Sentiment and the "Absolute Bottom" Trap
38:15 – Macro Risks: Private Credit and Government Spending
46:00 – The Future of Bitwise: Towards a Generational Trend

DISCLAIMER: 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, 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.

In this episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Mike Belshe, CEO and Co-Founder of BitGo, to discuss the evolution of institutional digital asset security. From pioneering multi-signature protocols in 2013 to becoming a regulated OCC National Bank, Belshe explains why the "single point of failure" is the greatest risk to corporate treasury—and how to engineer it out of existence.We dive deep into the technical and operational "moats" required to secure hundreds of billions of dollars. Belshe breaks down why BitGo chooses Multi-Sig over MPC, the "LinkedIn ban" they enforced to stop social engineering, and why he believes stablecoins are a superior financial fabric compared to the 0.2% yield and high fees of traditional banking. Whether you're a CFO looking to understand custody or a developer interested in the future of payment protocols, this conversation provides a masterclass in building a resilient financial future.Episode Chapters00:00 – Introduction: BitGo’s journey from 2013 to a National Bank01:45 – The "Lonely Error": Solving the web’s 402 Payment Required code03:11 – Why Multi-Sig is the gold standard for Bitcoin security05:44 – Decentralizing custody: Keys across 1,000 miles and multiple jurisdictions07:42 – Why BitGo became a bank: Solving the CME Group custody challenge10:15 – Bridging the gap: Security vs. Liquidity in market structure13:10 – Corporate Governance: Rule-based systems for billion-dollar transfers15:37 – The LinkedIn Ban: Fighting social engineering and "French attacks"18:40 – The "Access to Nothing" Principle: Protecting executives from physical threats20:15 – Stablecoins vs. Legacy Banking: The 0.2% yield trap26:49 – The hidden 5% tax of credit cards and the future of digital payments31:30 – Fragmentation vs. Interoperability in the stablecoin "War of the L1s"36:45 – Regulatory outlook: The Clearing Act and the Genius Act45:10 – Final thoughts: Why BitGo is more than just a custodianDISCLAIMER: 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, 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.