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Everything you have ever wanted to know about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency space. What is it, where did it come from, is it right for me? We will take you through news topics and help you understand just what the Bitcoin movement is all about.

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August 2, 2026Episode 20041 min

200: Coldcard Catastrophe

Ep200 In this episode, we break down one of the biggest hardware‑wallet failures in Bitcoin history. Coldcard’s backup randomness system secretly produced weak seeds for years, allowing attackers to guess private keys and drain over 1,000 BTC in minutes. We explain the catastrophe in simple, 5th‑grade‑level language, walk through what happened, why it happened, and what listeners should do right now if they used a Coldcard during the affected period. We also cover whether other hardware wallets are safe, the difference between open‑source and closed‑source security models, and how third‑party auditors help prevent disasters like this. Finally, we update you on the latest movement in the CLARITY Act and what it means for everyday crypto users. A must‑listen for anyone securing Bitcoin in 2026.

July 26, 2026Episode 19928 min

199: Ray of Sunshine ;)

Ep199 This week’s episode takes a sarcastic look at the “bright spots” in Bitcoin and macro — the kind of sunshine that feels more like a flickering fluorescent bulb. Bitcoin claws its way back toward the mid‑$60Ks on ETF inflows and regulatory optimism, while the Clarity Act drama continues to drag Washington into the spotlight. We break down the viral stories circulating on X, the political maneuvering behind crypto legislation, and the macro signals that are anything but comforting. A little sunshine, a lot of clouds.

July 19, 2026Episode 19835 min

198: China's Call

Ep198 In this episode, we break down the tightening Bitcoin supply dynamics, the latest June CPI print, the evolving Clarity Act debate, and China’s looming ban on paper gold — a move that could reshape global collateral markets. This is a macro‑heavy episode with a clear through‑line: legacy systems are cracking, and Bitcoin is the beneficiary.

July 4, 2026Episode 19725 min

197: 250th

Ep197 Bitcoin snaps back above $62K after weak jobs data cuts rate‑hike odds and flips ETF flows positive. Citi slashes its Bitcoin target and zeros out ETF inflow expectations, signaling a major shift in institutional sentiment. Washington moves toward a CLARITY Act compromise with a possible July Senate vote. And Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. updates its Bitcoin playbook with tactical sales and a new monetization framework

June 14, 2026Episode 19640 min

196: Trillionaire

Ep196 Inflation heats back up, Elon Musk becomes the world’s first trillionaire, and Bitcoin reacts across every layer of the stack. E. and Rick break down May’s hotter‑than‑expected CPI, the SpaceX IPO that pushed Musk past the trillion‑dollar mark, a major 10% mining difficulty drop, MicroStrategy’s latest BTC buy, and fresh Mt. Gox wallet movements. Plus, a look at the mixed U.S. jobs report and what all of this means for Bitcoin heading into summer.

June 4, 2026Episode 19525 min

195: Saylor Sells

Ep195 Bitcoin takes another hit as Strategy breaks its long‑held “never sell” doctrine. In this episode, we break down why Saylor’s first non‑tax‑related BTC sale in years sent shockwaves through the market, what it signals about leverage, dividends, and the Bitcoin‑development‑company model, and how traders are reacting. We also cover the latest price action as BTC fights to hold key levels, the newest movement on the CLARITY Act in Washington, and the macro indicators driving risk assets this week — from jobs data to inflation pressure to shifting liquidity conditions. A fast, focused look at the stories shaping Bitcoin right now.

May 25, 2026Episode 19425 min

194: 150 Year Old Chart

Ep194 In this episode, we break down the week’s most viral Bitcoin stories and the macro forces shaking the markets — but the spotlight belongs to a forgotten 150‑year‑old chart that’s suddenly everywhere. The Samuel Benner Cycle, created in 1875, has eerily mapped past panics, pandemics, and market peaks with shocking accuracy… including 2020. Now it’s pointing straight at 2026 as a “peak year” and projecting the next major crisis window. We connect the dots between today’s weakening Bitcoin demand, massive ETF outflows, tightening macro conditions, and a century‑old cycle that refuses to die. If history rhymes, this episode is the warning shot.

May 17, 2026Episode 19327 min

193: Warsh Steps In

Ep 193 Kevin Warsh steps into the Federal Reserve with one of the most openly pro‑Bitcoin backgrounds we’ve ever seen — but he’s also a monetary hawk stepping into a hot inflation print. CPI jumps to 3.8%, Bitcoin rips above $81K before pulling back under $80K, and Strategy makes a major move with a $1.5B discounted debt buyback. A fast breakdown of the macro forces shaping Bitcoin this week.

May 3, 2026Episode 19227 min

192: Powell Out!

Ep192 Bitcoin enters May with momentum as price action pushes toward a major weekly close near $79K, ETF inflows surge, and institutional demand refuses to cool. But the headline shock of the week is Jerome Powell’s departure from the Federal Reserve — a move that injects fresh uncertainty into global markets and reshapes expectations for liquidity, rates, and risk assets. In this episode, we break down how Bitcoin reacted to the Fed shake‑up, why ETF flows remain a powerful tailwind, what’s driving renewed regulatory momentum in Washington, and how geopolitical tensions — from the Iran conflict to shifting macro sentiment — continue to influence the broader market. Episode 192 blends macro upheaval with on‑chain reality to show where Bitcoin stands as the financial narrative pivots once again.

April 19, 2026Episode 19130 min

191: Quantum Leap?

Ep191 A viral claim that the CIA created Bitcoin ignites Crypto Twitter, Elon Musk quietly positions X as a Bitcoin‑native financial layer, and we break down the real long‑term threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin’s security. E. and Rick cut through the noise with high‑signal analysis on culture, infrastructure, and the future of the protocol — including what every day Bitcoiners may need to do as the network prepares for a post‑quantum world.