The Café Bitcoin Podcast

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**The Café Bitcoin Podcast**

It’s 50 Days for Freedom – 50 Days of Café Bitcoin. Every weekday at 10am ET on Bitcoin Twitter.

Latest Episodes:

Café Bitcoin is BACK | Day 2 of 50: FATF Surveillance Creep, Signal vs. Noise, and The Work That Wins Jul 23, 2026

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Chapters

00:00 — Day 1 recap: 2,800+ listens, 465 peak concurrent, why this show exists
01:15 — Susie Violet Ward on FATF's fraud roadmap: the Travel Rule comes for Bitcoin
06:15 — "If you're not a baddie, why should you care?" Privacy is normal
08:15 — Signal vs. noise: Cory audits the France wrench-attack narrative live
14:30 — Susie's tangent: capitalism as balance, governments as parasite, and whether science has economics' blind spots
19:00 — Cory defends Einstein, spooky action at a distance, and simulation theory
20:00 — Why Bitcoiners don't need to talk about Bitcoin (the Gjelina story)
22:00 — Fernando Nikolic on Perception, narrative engineers, and data as the AI moat
25:30 — Inside Swan's AI stack: Cygnet, 25 full-time agents, Workforce Intelligence
30:00 — The vibe-coding warning: never go it alone with PII or financial data
33:30 — The Battle for Monetary Independence, Part 2: "The Work That Wins" (the USS Yorktown diary, Ten Million Bitcoiners, The Race to Avoid the War)
39:30 — Swan: 0.5% buy fee, network fees paid on withdrawals, 80%+ of sats in self-custody
41:30 — RBX origin story: Death Row Records and getting out of GBTC without capital gains
43:30 — Shout-outs: Bitcoin Today (Samson Mow tomorrow), Bitcoin Veterans, Danny live at Pubkey Friday
44:30 — Block clock stories: the Sharpie fix and the bearish rocket clock
52:00 — The time P ate a shoe (boiled in chili, five hours)
55:30 — Tatum on self-hosting, media preservation, and "don't trust, verify" beyond your node
59:00 — Susie's retracted BBC investigation and how articles get memory-holed via lawsuits
65:00 — 1984, post-edited movies, and Grayscale's Worldcoin ETF
66:30 — Privacy normalization: phone numbers at the sandwich shop, 23andMe regrets
69:30 — Orange-pill moments: why the system's winners can't hear the signal
73:30 — Wrap: Day 3 tomorrow, 10am ET, 90 minutes

Café Bitcoin is Back | 1 of 50 Jul 21, 2026

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Cafe Bitcoin returns for 50 Days for Bitcoin — Day 1 of 50.

Cory Klippsten reboots the daily Cafe Bitcoin show to kick off Swan's 50 Days for Bitcoin campaign: 50 basis point buy fees for 50 days (July 21 to September 8), daily weekday Spaces at 10:00 AM ET, and a return to the education-first roots that built the Bitcoin community on Clubhouse in 2020-2021.

In this episode:

50 Days for Bitcoin launch: Swan cuts its buy fee in half to 50 bps for 50 days, the lowest-cost way to buy Bitcoin into self-custody in the US. Over 80% of the Bitcoin ever bought on Swan is in self-custody.
"The Battle for Monetary Independence": Cory's new essay, woven around his grandfather's war journal from the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Theater. Political independence was the founders' great work; monetary independence is ours. Read it at swan.com/battle.
The Clubhouse origin story: how Cafe Bitcoin started, the invite tree that flooded Clubhouse with thousands of Bitcoiners, how Swan Private and Anchor Watch grew out of those rooms.
The freedom backslide: UK under-16 social media ban, the Utah VPN ban, age verification for AI chatbots, EU chat control, and the digital euro. Why the counter to all of it is self-custody.
Dollar merchants: how stablecoins turned more than half the industry into dollar salesmen, and why the dollar is not a gateway drug to Bitcoin.
Saifedean's cocktail party problem: why socialism is winning arguments right now, and why the answer is opting out of politics entirely and building on Bitcoin.
Self-custody, the full stack: free auto-withdrawal with locally derived addresses, Swan Sovereign guided self-custody, Swan Vault collaborative custody, and Swan Safe segregated custody.
Community: Pacific Bitcoin memories, BIP-47 paynyms explained, Bobby Burnett's new show for the older generation, the no-BIP-fights house rule, and the Snow Crash reading club pick.

Gigachad's $42B - $MSTR flips $COIN - Florida loves the corn Nov 01, 2024

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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.

ATH Incoming! - Legacy Finance Adoption - CBDCs Oct 31, 2024

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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.

Maya Parbhoe, Suriname’s Pro-Bitcoin Presidential Candidate Oct 28, 2024

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In this comprehensive episode of Cafe Bitcoin, Brady Swenson and co-host John Haar engage with Maya Parbhoe, an entrepreneur and pro-Bitcoin candidate in Suriname's presidential race. Maya shares her rich entrepreneurial family background, educational journey, and solutions for economic hardships. The discussion pivots around Suriname's corruption, financial inefficiencies, and reliance on foreign currencies. They explore the transformative potential of Bitcoin to decentralize finance, enhance transparency, and improve governance. Topics include separating money from the state, privatization plans, challenges in raising Bitcoin awareness, and leveraging natural and technological resources. The episode also highlights the need for a regulatory framework for an open internet and the dire personal risks faced due to corruption. The ultimate vision is a diversified and modern economy driven by Bitcoin and sustainable energy, setting a model for national development.

00:00 Welcome to Cafe Bitcoin

00:37 Introducing Maya Parbo

02:05 Maya's Background and Journey

09:43 Challenges in Suriname

13:35 Bitcoin as a Solution

16:43 Vision for Suriname's Future

19:44 Economic and Monetary Policies

27:22 Privatization and Transformation

30:37 Financial Institutions and Global Inequality

32:12 Suriname's Payment Infrastructure Challenges

33:53 Integrating Bitcoin in Suriname

38:27 Maya's Vision for Suriname's Future

40:11 Energy and Economic Diversification

52:17 Challenges and Risks in Suriname

01:00:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

Microsoft's Bitcoin Vote - PA Bitcoin Bill - Treasury Yields - Bitcoin Adoption and Inflation Oct 28, 2024

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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.

Central Banks v Bitcoin - Saylor on Custody - Macro Oct 24, 2024

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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.

Tuur Demeester - The ECB Bitcoin Paper Oct 22, 2024

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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.

Live and In-Person from LA Bitcoin Day w/ Matt Kratter and Sean Culkin Oct 21, 2024

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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.

Café Bitcoin - MicroStrategy, Fitness, Bitcoin Custody, and Inheritance Oct 15, 2024

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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.

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