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Digital Capital Theory & Analysis w/ Allard Peng | BFC Show Ep. #22 Jan 12, 2026

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Bitcoin is evolving from an asset into financial infrastructure. Allard Peng joins Pierre Rochard to explain how digital capital, perpetual preferreds, and Bitcoin-based credit are transforming corporate finance. From treasury strategies to banking stability, this episode reveals how bitcoin is reshaping the global capital system. Allard also breaks down the coming transformation of banking, with bitcoin becoming the world’s most valuable form of collateral and the foundation of next-generation financial markets.🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre🔶 Connect with Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_🔶 Connect with Allard Peng on X: https://x.com/stonychambers🔶 Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsChapters: 00:00 — Why Bitcoin Is the Best Form of Collateral02:41 — The Foundation of Digital Capital05:01 — How Corporate Treasuries Are Changing08:02 — The Rise of Bitcoin-Backed Credit10:12 — Perpetual Preferreds Explained15:38 — Bitcoin Credit & Market Perception20:25 — Education, Risk & Institutional Adoption25:58 — Consolidation of Digital Credit Issuers31:48 — Bitcoin’s Market Identity Crisis37:55 — AI, Macro & Competing Capital Flows43:40 — Digital Credit & Banking Transformation49:45 — The Future of Bitcoin-Backed Finance #Bitcoin #DigitalCapital #BitcoinTreasury #CorporateFinance #BitcoinAdoption #MacroFinance #CapitalMarkets #FinancialSystem #BitcoinCollateral #BitcoinStrategy #BitcoinForCorporations #PerpetualPreferreds #DigitalCredit #GlobalFinance #MonetarySystemDISCLAIMER: 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.

BTC v MSCI: The Fight to Keep Bitcoin Companies in Global Indexes w/ George Mekhail | BFC Show Ep 21 Jan 10, 2026

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MSCI is considering a rule change that could remove Bitcoin treasury companies from global equity indexes. This episode explores why that move misunderstands how corporate bitcoin adoption actually works. From preferred equity structures to operating company fundamentals, the panel explains what’s really at stake.Bitcoin For Corporations is calling on MSCI to withdraw its 50% digital-asset exclusion rule. This effort is about neutral, operations-based index classification—and equal treatment across asset classes.The Bitcoin for Corporations Show Ep. 21 featuring BFC Managing Director George MekhailAdd your support:👉 http://msci.bitcoinforcorporations.com🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre🔶 Connect with Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_🔶 Connect with George Mekhail on X: https://x.com/gmekhail🔶 Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorps🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin For Corporations - the executive network for corporate bitcoin adoption: https://b.tc/corporationsChapters: 00:00 – Why MSCI’s Proposal Sparked Industry Alarm 05:12 – What MSCI Does and Why Index Inclusion Matters 10:03 – The 50% Bitcoin Balance Sheet Threshold Explained 15:06 – Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Operating Businesses? 20:12 – Preferred Equity, Capital Structure, and Market Misunderstanding 25:34 – Is Wall Street Trying to Slow Bitcoin Adoption? 30:44 – Why This Sets a Dangerous Regulatory Precedent 36:03 – Corporate Capital Allocation in an Inflationary World 42:01 – The Long-Term Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies 47:15 – Advocacy, Market Education, and What Comes Next#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #InstitutionalBitcoin #CapitalMarkets #BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinInvesting #EquityIndexes #PassiveInvesting #BitcoinPolicy #PublicMarkets #FinancialInfrastructure #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: 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.

How Bitcoin Is Powering Private Credit and Jobs Across Africa Dec 24, 2025

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Bitcoin is moving beyond speculation into real economic impact. In this Bitcoin Magazine news desk panel, Stafford Masie and Shawn Owen explain how Bitcoin-backed private credit and lending can unlock jobs, growth, and dignity—especially across Africa. The conversation covers informal economies, treasury strategies, and why Bitcoin must be treated separately from crypto.#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinLending ⭐️⚔: BORROW AGAINST YOUR BITCOIN WITH SALT 👉 https://saltlending.com/ #ad Click here to buy tickets to bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://b.tc/conference/2026🔶 Moderator: Frank Corva — Bitcoin Magazine🔶 Shawn Owen — Salt Lending🔶 Stafford Masie — Africa Bitcoin CorporationChapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Meets Human Impact 03:00 – Why Africa’s Informal Economy Matters 06:00 – Using Bitcoin to Scale Private Credit 09:00 – Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral for Lending 12:00 – Jobs, Dignity, and Human Yield 15:00 – Broken Money and Africa’s Adoption Reality 18:00 – Separating Bitcoin From Crypto in Regulation 21:00 – Capital Markets and Bitcoin Treasury Models 24:00 – AI, Economic Energy, and Bitcoin 28:00 – Why 2026 Could Be Africa’s Bitcoin Moment#BitcoinTreasury #AfricaBitcoin #HumanImpact #BitcoinConference #BitcoinMagazine #SoundMoney #FinancialInclusion #BitcoinEconomics #BitcoinInfrastructureDISCLAIMER: 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.

Michael Saylor Keynote | Bitcoin MENA 2025 Dec 20, 2025

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Bitcoin isn’t just an asset—according to Michael Saylor, it’s the foundation of a new global financial system. In this keynote, Saylor breaks down how bitcoin becomes digital capital, how digital credit outperforms every bond market on earth, and why digital money will reshape banking. He also shares Strategy’s blueprint for turning bitcoin holdings into perpetual yield instruments.#Bitcoin #MichaelSaylor #Strategy⭐️⚔: SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC: 👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #ad Click here to buy tickets to bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://b.tc/conference/2026🔶 Michael Saylor - StrategyChapters: 00:00 – bitcoin as the New Global Digital Capital01:20 – U.S. Leadership Aligns Behind bitcoin as Digital Gold04:17 – Major Banks to Custody bitcoin & Issue BTC-Backed Credit by 202605:21 – Strategy Reaches 660,624 BTC: Scaling a Digital Treasury Model06:30 – Taking Bitcoin Out of Circulation: The Ultimate Accumulation Strategy07:39 – How bitcoin Generates Perpetual Yield12:08 – The Rise of Digital Credit and Why It Outperforms Traditional Bonds14:25 – Designing bitcoin-Backed Bonds With 10–12.5% Yield20:41 – Record Performance via bitcoin Leverage25:25 – Amplifying bitcoin Exposure for Investors31:27 – Yield-Bearing, Zero-Volatility bitcoin Dollars38:22 – How Nations Win With bitcoin Banking#BitcoinConference #DigitalCapital #DigitalCredit #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinBanking #DigitalMoney #BTC #BitcoinYield #GlobalFinance #SovereignBitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinEconomy #YieldBearingBitcoin #FutureOfMoneyDISCLAIMER: 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.

Peter McCormack: Bitcoin Maximalism is Dead (Long Live Bitcoin Maximalism) Dec 19, 2025

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Bitcoin doesn’t win by forcing everyone to run a node, it wins by fading into the background. In this conversation, Brandon Green sits down with Peter McKormack to discuss leaving What Bitcoin Did, Bitcoin UX, ETFs, and why invisible adoption matters most. From ETFs and pensions to media and football clubs, this episode breaks down how Bitcoin quietly integrates into everyday life.🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO🔶 Peter McKormack - Host of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Chairman of Real Bedford FC and owner of Auction Room BarChapters: 00:00 – Why Bitcoin Can’t Require Everyone to Be an Expert01:01 – Leaving What Bitcoin Did and the End of an Era02:14 – Relief, Anxiety, and Stepping Outside the Bitcoin Bubble03:46 – Asking Hard Questions Without Apologizing05:18 – UX, “Don’t Make Me Think,” and Bitcoin Adoption06:13 – ETFs, Pensions, and Invisible Bitcoin Exposure07:11 – When Bitcoiners Stop Working on Bitcoin08:18 – Moving Beyond the Bitcoin Echo Chamber10:53 – Buying Real Bedford FC and the Bitcoin Playbook14:59 – Legacy, Family, and What Bitcoin Is Really For17:42 – Building Community and Culture Beyond Bitcoin21:08 – What Success Looks Like in a Post-Bitcoin World#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #PeterMcKormack #BitcoinUX #BitcoinETF #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinMedia #BitcoinCulture #RealBedfordFC #BitcoinConference #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinFutureDISCLAIMER: 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.

The Great Bitcoin Entrenchment: 2025 Year in Review | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 23 Dec 17, 2025

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For the first time, Bitcoin is no longer being pushed into a corner in Washington. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Stephen Pollock break down the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and what it signals for U.S. policy. From the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to market structure legislation, this conversation shows how far the Overton window has shifted.🔶 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🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin’s Biggest Win of 202501:46 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Changed Everything02:46 – Nobody Puts Bitcoin in a Corner06:11 – Why Bitcoin Is Treated Separately From Crypto09:00 – Washington’s Overton Window Shift on Bitcoin12:04 – Policymakers Ask Serious Bitcoin Questions18:01 – Fiat Debasement and Monetary Competition23:34 – The Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship Program28:09 – What Went Wrong for Bitcoin in 202531:21 – Market Structure and Developer Rights in 202639:00 – Big Bitcoin Themes Policymakers Face in 202643:48 – Stablecoins, Capital Flows, and Monetary Realignment48:43 – Why Companies Are Returning to the U.S.58:53 – What Bitcoin Policy Needs Next#BitcoinPolicy #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinRegulation #BitcoinWashington #BitcoinInstitute #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinETF #BitcoinMining #SelfCustody #MonetaryPolicy #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: 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.

Can Bitcoin Buy You Residency in Italy? Dec 04, 2025

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Can Bitcoin actually buy you residency in Europe? In this Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces episode, host Mark Mason sits down with Allessandro Palumbo, CEO & co-founder of bitizenship, to dive deep into their groundbreaking new product: the world’s first “Bitcoin Dolce Visa” — a €250,000 Bitcoin-aligned Italian Investor Visa that lets you live in Italy and travel freely across the Schengen Area with no minimum stay requirement.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Space00:52 – Meet Allessandro “Allie” Palumbo (CEO of Citizenship)03:18 – Allie’s journey: from Italian lawyer to Bitcoin & global-mobility entrepreneur07:30 – Why Bitcoin + citizenship? The philosophy behind digital sovereignty12:39 – Balaji Srinivasan joins as shareholder; the Network State influence13:22 – Why Singapore as HQ? The 0-to-1 nation inspiration18:46 – Citizenship timeline: from idea to €25M+ in Bitcoin-aligned investments25:34 – What makes Citizenship different from traditional Golden Visa agents31:41 – The 3 types of customers (you’ll be surprised by #3)36:02 – Launching the Bitcoin Dolce Visa: Italy’s €250k Investor Visa explained40:24 – Timeline: visa in hand in as little as 12 weeks (and you invest AFTER approval)42:43 – Yes, you can pay in Bitcoin (with honest caveats)45:33 – Non-custodial Bitcoin treasury + Layer-2 staking strategy50:05 – Is Italy actually back? Surprising economic rebound & tax perks59:09 – Portugal vs Italy programs: key differences explained01:04:09 – Bitcoin Dolce Visa branding, pizza jokes, and what’s next01:05:10 – How to learn more & connect with Allie and the team01:06:50 – Closing thoughts

#Bitcoin #GoldenVisa #ItalyResidency #BitcoinDolceVisa #InvestorVisa #PlanB #DigitalNomad #GeoArbitrage #SchengenFreedom #BitcoinTreasury #NonCustodial #CitizenshipByInvestment #EuropeanResidency #TaxOptimization #PortugalGoldenVisa #NetworkState #Balaji #BitcoinMagazine #GlobalMobility #ResidencyByInvestment #ItalyIsBack #BitcoinLife #FreedomTech

Hijacking the Financial System (With Bitcoin): Nakamoto CEO David Bailey Dec 04, 2025

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Brandon Green and David Bailey sit down for a conversation about the future of BTC Inc, Nakamoto, and Bitcoin itself. Bailey outlines why his mission is to “hijack the financial system,” how public-company risk works behind the scenes, and why bitcoin’s market structure is changing forever. He lays out a 50-year roadmap: trillions in value creation, a global bitcoin reserve, and hyperbitcoinization driven through capital markets.

🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc.

🔶 David Bailey - Nakamoto/BTC Inc.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Hijacking the Financial System

00:24 – Welcome to the New Bitcoin Magazine Podcast

01:04 – CEO Transition: How BTC Inc Handed the Torch

03:27 – Capital, Scale & Opportunity

05:50 – What Running a Public Bitcoin Company Really Takes 08:44 – Stock Price Chaos & the Discipline of Execution

10:42 – The 50-Year Vision: Bitcoin as Humanity’s Reserve Asset

13:07 – Building a Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Company

15:49 – The ‘Hijack’ Strategy Explained

17:44 – Bitcoin Amsterdam Recap & Movement Building

19:32 – Macro Risk & Market Signals

21:52 – Custody, Counterparty Risk & Survival Playbooks 24:32 – Bear Markets as Opportunity: The Experimental Strategy

27:21 – Is the Four-Year Cycle Dead?

30:15 – Staying in the Game

#Bitcoin #BitcoinStrategy #Nakamoto #BitcoinMagazine #DavidBailey #BrandonGreen #Hyperbitcoinization #BitcoinPodcast #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinLeadership #BitcoinMarkets #SoundMoney #BTC

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.

The Bitcoin Advantage: How MENA is Adopting Bitcoin Dec 03, 2025

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In this X Space hosted by Isaiah Austin (Bitcoin Magazine) with Hunter Albright (SALT) and Maurizio Pedrazzoli Grazioli (Mr. M Podcast Host) explore why the MENA region—especially the UAE—is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most forward-leaning hubs for bitcoin adoption. From a young, globally diverse population to strong cross-border financial needs and a deep cultural understanding of hard assets like gold, MENA offers a unique environment for bitcoin to thrive. They break down the region’s regulatory clarity, real-world use cases, rising institutional interest, and how both individuals and corporations are using BTC as a tool for savings, remittances, lending, and long-term wealth preservation. As sovereign wealth funds, entrepreneurs, and everyday users push innovation forward, the region is shaping what a truly bitcoin-powered economy can look like.

#Bitcoin #BTC #BitcoinAdoption #MENA #UAE #Dubai #AbuDhabi #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #BitcoinLending #BitcoinInnovation #BitcoinEconomy #HardMoney #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinMagazine

The Modern Wage Crisis & Bitcoin's Institutional Takeover | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 22 Nov 27, 2025

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This week on Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan break down a change in U.S. financial policy: the Bitcoin for America Act, a bill that could allow Americans to pay taxes in bitcoin and fund a strategic national bitcoin reserve. We also explore Middle East Bitcoin adoption, why Harvard’s endowment just made BTC its largest equity position, and the economic crisis facing young Americans — with new research showing it may take $140,000 a year just to survive in 2024.

🔶 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/

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00:00 – Why 2025 Is a Breaking Point for the Economy

01:23 – Introducing The Bitcoin for America Act

02:36 – What the Bill Actually Does 05:00 – Top 3 Benefits of Paying Taxes in Bitcoin

07:03 – Could Taxes Fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? 08:42 – Bitcoin as U.S. Treasury Strategy 11:26 – Quantitative Model Walkthrough 13:52 – Harvard & Institutions Quietly Stack Bitcoin 15:29 – Market Reactions & Institutional Sentiment 17:31 – Bitcoin Adoption Surges in the Middle East

22:24 – Are Nation States Preparing for Bitcoin?

24:04 – Pubkey DC — Inside Bitcoin’s Embassy in Washington

33:27 – New Hampshire’s BitBond & State-Level Debt Instruments

42:09 – “My Life Is a Lie” — The Michael Green Report

44:38 – AI, UBI & Bitcoin Price: Future of the Economy

47:20 – The Social Contract Is Breaking — Now What?

57:17 – Can Bitcoin Restore Hope for the Next Generation?

59:55 – Closing

#BitcoinForAmerica #BitcoinTax #StrategicReserve #BitcoinPolicy #BPI #HarvardBitcoin #AbuDhabiBitcoin #PubKeyDC #TrumpBitcoin #Bitbonk #BitcoinDip #InflationGap #AIJobs #BitcoinSovereignty #BrokenMoney #EconomicDecay #bitcoinfuture

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