Strive ($ASST) just launched the first daily Bitcoin dividend in stock market history — paying a 13% yield through $SATA. Chief Risk Officer Jeff Walton breaks down how Strive (now the 8th largest Bitcoin treasury company) is competing with Michael Saylor's Strategy, why he bet his entire savings on MSTR, and how digital credit is reshaping fixed income forever. We discuss: • How Strive beat Strategy to the first-ever daily Bitcoin dividend • Where the 13% yield actually comes from (and why it's not a Ponzi) • The insurance industry analogy that explains Bitcoin treasury risk • Jeff's personal story: from the 2008 crash to his 2,000% MSTR options trade • Why traditional junk bonds and private credit are becoming obsolete Follow Jeff Walton https://x.com/PunterJeff

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• SpaceX just revealed it holds more Bitcoin than Tesla — and didn't sell a single coin through a 50% crash
• Mark Cuban sold his Bitcoin and called it a "failed hedge"
• Moody's just stripped the U.S. of its last perfect credit rating — what it means for Bitcoin
• Strive hit record trading volume on $SATA and bought another 382 BTC — Saylor took notice
• Trump Media quietly moved $205M in Bitcoin to Crypto.com — is the treasury unraveling?

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Musk's SpaceX Holds 18,712 Bitcoin at Fair Value of $1.29 Billion, IPO Filing Shows
• SpaceX is Poised to be the Biggest IPO Ever. Here Are the Top U.S. Deals to Date
• SpaceX Discloses 18,712 BTC, Set to Become 7th Largest Public Bitcoin Holder
• Elon Musk: "Bitcoin is based on energy... it is impossible to fake energy"
• Phong Le's Tweet on the Mag 8, SpaceX, and Bitcoin
• Cuban Says He Sold Most of His Bitcoin After Failed Hedge Narrative 'Disappointed'
• Video Clip of Mark Cuban on Bitcoin, Gold, and the Iran War
• JPMorgan Says Bitcoin Shows Safe-Haven-Like Demand During Iran War
• Strive Buys 382 BTC for ~$30 Million, Holding Spot as 9th-Largest Bitcoin Treasury
• Strive's Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Shares Hit Record Volume
• Strive's SATA to Become First U.S.-Listed Security to Pay Daily Cash Dividends
• Michael Saylor's Tweet on the Rise of SATA and ASST
• Coin Stories: Inside the Bitcoin Treasury Trade with Michael Saylor & Phong Le

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Upcoming Events:

• Learn about holding Bitcoin in a tax-advantaged retirement account. Join this free webinar with BitcoinIRA on May 28th: https://streamyard.com/watch/xRTAvysyCPiX
• Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

What's next for Strategy, STRC, and the Bitcoin industry?

In this special live Retail Investor Q&A, Natalie Brunell sits down with Michael Saylor and Phong Le to answer the biggest questions from retail investors.

From dividend changes and mNAV targets to DeFi risk, Bitcoin at $10 million, and whether Strategy plans to sell BTC soon, this conversation covers the issues investors are watching most closely.

Topics include:

• STRC's proposed move from monthly to semi-monthly dividends
• Strategy's plan to restore mNAV to 3–4x
• Risks around DeFi products built on top of STRC
• What Strategy looks like in a Bitcoin-at-$10-million world
• Whether Strategy is gearing up to sell Bitcoin

For more information on Strategy's products, visit www.strategy.com/notes

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

Macro analyst Craig Tindale joins Natalie Brunell to break down the "hard bifurcation" — the widening gap between our financial system and the physical world it depends on. From Elon Musk's warning of an imminent electricity shortage to the trillion-dollar AI buildout hitting a wall of copper, transformers, and power, this is a sharp look at why you can't print real-world commodities.

We discuss:

• The paper ledger vs. the material ledger — and why it matters
• Why US defense relies on foreign supply chains
• How China quietly took balance sheet control of Western miners
• The energy and copper crunch slowing the AI boom

Follow Craig: https://x.com/ctindale | https://ctindale.substack.com/

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Strategy is hosting a retail investor Q&A virtually on May 20 at 5pm ET. Submit your questions for Michael Saylor and Phong Le: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1RJjpzBkEmjKw
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Strategy wipes $1.5 billion in debt off its books, moves to pay semi-monthly dividends for STRC
• Strive becomes the first stock in U.S. history to pay daily dividends
• New Fed Chair calls Bitcoin "the new gold" for anyone under 40
• Senator Lummis makes the most powerful case for Bitcoin ever heard in the Senate

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Strategy to Repurchase $1.5 Billion of Convertible Bonds Using Cash or BTC Sales
• Strategy to Retire $1.5 Billion in Convertible Notes, May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Buyback
• S&P Global: Strategy Inc Assigned 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating; Outlook Stable
• Strive's SATA to Become First U.S.-Listed Security to Pay Daily Cash Dividends
• Strive Shares Jump on 'Daily Dividend Company' Strategy as Firm Goes Debt-Free
• Treasury Yields Hit a 12-Month High; Bitcoin Still Stuck Below Its 200-Day Average
• Bond Traders See Tipping Point Toward a New Era of Higher Yields
• Treasuries Lead Global Bond Yields Higher on Inflation Angst
• G-7 to Discuss Bond Selloff Sending Yields to Multi-Decade Highs
• Mounting Inflation Pressures Deepen Global Bond Slide
• Senate Confirms Bitcoin-Friendly Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
• Senate Confirms Warsh to Lead Fed as Trump Tests Its Autonomy
• Kevin Warsh Wins Senate Confirmation as the Next Fed Chair
• Kevin Warsh Comes Into the Fed Facing a Big Family Fight Over Cutting Interest Rates
• Senate Confirms Trump's Federal Reserve Chair Pick Kevin Warsh
• "If You're Under 40, Bitcoin Is Your New Gold" — Kevin Warsh
• Everything Kevin Warsh Thinks About Bitcoin
• River: "The Most Pro-Bitcoin Fed in History"
• Senate Banking Committee Advances Landmark Crypto Market Structure Bill
• CLARITY Act Clears U.S. Senate Committee on Its Way to a Final Test in Congress
• Crypto Industry Cheers CLARITY Act Progress as Ethics Questions Linger

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Is Bitcoin's price actually predictable? Physicist Giovanni Santostasi, Director of the Scientific Bitcoin Institute, joins Natalie Brunell to argue that Bitcoin's 15-year trajectory isn't random — it follows a Power Law, the same pattern behind earthquakes, cities, and galaxies.

Giovanni breaks down the formula, what makes Bitcoin's "fingerprint" unique, and what would have to happen for the model to break.

If he's right, $1M & $10M Bitcoin isn't a prediction...it's a calculation.

Follow Giovanni on X: https://x.com/Giovann35084111

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join Natalie and Chris Kline, Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, for a live conversation on how you can create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve inside a tax-advantaged retirement account. Reserve your spot today https://streamyard.com/watch/xRTAvysyCPiX
• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• Strategy says it's willing to sell Bitcoin — and it might be the smartest move they've ever made
• How one credit rating upgrade could unlock $23.6 trillion in institutional demand for STRC
• John Bollinger just went fully invested in Bitcoin for the first time in months
• Is Bitcoin setting up for a short squeeze?

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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie

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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Strategy Q1 2026 Financial Results
• Michael Saylor's Strategy Signals Potential Bitcoin Sale to Fund Dividends, Obligations
• Bitcoin Treasury Firm Strategy Breaks From "Never Sell" Approach
• Strategy May Sell Bitcoin to Fund Dividends, Saylor Tells Earnings Call
• S&P Global: Strategy Inc Assigned 'B-' Issuer Credit Rating; Outlook Stable
• JPMorgan Says Strategy's Bitcoin Buying Could Reach $30 Billion This Year
• Michael Saylor on X: BTC Capital Gains Funds STRC Dividends
• Michael Saylor on X: Buy More BTC Than You Sell
• Michael Saylor Interview Clarifying Strategy's Bitcoin Strategy
• Sam Callahan on X: Second-Order Effects of Convert Retirement
• Josh Mandell on X: The Tax Optionality Angle
• Strategy Retail Investor Webinar Q&A
• Bitcoin Tests Bollinger Bands Breakout as Creator Flips Bullish on BTC
• John Bollinger on X: Tactica Program Now Fully Invested in Bitcoin
• Bitcoin Hits Longest Negative Funding Streak This Decade
• Bitcoin's Negative Funding Rates Set 10-Year Record
• Why "Negative" Funding Is Actually a Bullish Signal for Bitcoin
• Bitcoin's $81K Rally Comes Amid 66-Day Negative Funding Streak: Here's Why
• CryptoRand on X: Bitcoin Drawdown Recovery Stats

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Upcoming Events:

• Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

James Sexton is the world's most famous divorce attorney — 26 years, thousands of cases, and clients ranging from billionaires to celebrities. His verdict? Money isn't what breaks marriages. It's disconnection. James and Natalie discuss:

• Why 71% of marriages fail, and why money is a symptom, not the cause
• What billionaire divorces reveal about wealth & happiness
• How Bitcoin and crypto are dealt with in divorce proceedings (you won't believe one of his stories)
• The truth about prenups, financial compatibility, and why "enough" is the only number that matters
• The free daily practice James says could save more marriages

Follow James Sexton on X https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshow

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Extra Services to Consider:

• Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie
• Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. Ads in this episode are baked-in and may reference promotions or offers that are no longer available at the time of listening.

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#money #Bitcoin #investing

James Sexton is the world's most famous divorce attorney — 26 years, thousands of cases, and clients ranging from billionaires to celebrities. His verdict? Money isn't what breaks marriages. It's disconnection. James and Natalie discuss:

• Why 71% of marriages fail, and why money is a symptom, not the cause
• What billionaire divorces reveal about wealth & happiness
• How Bitcoin and crypto are dealt with in divorce proceedings (you won't believe one of his stories)
• The truth about prenups, financial compatibility, and why "enough" is the only number that matters
• The free daily practice James says could save more marriages

Follow James Sexton on X https://x.com/nycdivorcelaw and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@sextonshow

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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU

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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie

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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie

----

Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie

----

Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:

• Check out my favorite lightning wallet and trivia app Speed Wallet. If you're a business, let Speed help you accept BTC like they did for Steak 'n Shake! Visit http://speed.app/natalie/ and use code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats
• Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world
• Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie
• With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie

Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/
• The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:

• The "Bitcoin Company": Mallers announces a Tether-led merger of Strike, Twenty One, and Elektron Energy
• Tether's flywheel: $1B in Q1 profit fueling mining, lending, and the merger
• CLARITY momentum: Stablecoin yield compromise clears the path for a May markup
• PTJ picks Bitcoin: Calls it "unequivocally the best inflation hedge there is"
• The bigger picture: Builders, lawmakers, and macro legends moving in the same direction

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Tether Proposes Merger Plans at Twenty One Capital to Accelerate its Strategic Direction
• Jack Mallers' Announcement On Stage at Bitcoin 2026
• Twenty One Capital Surges After Majority Holder Tether Proposes 3-Way Merger
• Twenty One Capital Shares Rise as Tether Pushes Merger with Strike, Elektron
• Tether Posts Over $1 Billion Q1 Profit as Reserve Buffer Reaches Record $8.2 Billion
• Canaan and Tether Partner on Modular Bitcoin Mining Hardware
• Faryar Shirzad on X: CLARITY Act Final Rewards Text Compromise
• Alex Thorn on X: CLARITY Act Tillis/Alsobrooks Compromise Text Released
• Senator Cynthia Lummis on Marking Up the CLARITY Act in May
• Coinbase Says Deal Reached on CLARITY Act Stablecoin Yield
• U.S. Senator Holding Cards on CLARITY Act Says It's Ready to Get to Hearing
• Crypto Industry Backs CLARITY Act Compromise, Pushes Senate Banking for Markup
• Paul Tudor Jones Says Bitcoin Is 'Unequivocally the Best Inflation Hedge'
• Paul Tudor Jones Comments on Bitcoin in New Interview
• Paul Tudor Jones Full Interview with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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Luana Lopes Lara is the world's youngest self-made female billionaire and co-founder of Kalshi, the prediction market that sued the U.S. government and won.

Natalie Brunell sits down with Luana to trace her journey from a rigorous ballet school in Brazil to MIT, then to a trading desk at Citadel, and into a multi-year battle with the CFTC that ended in a federal lawsuit. After 65 lawyers told her the idea was impossible, Kalshi sued the U.S. government — and won one month before the 2024 election.

We get into:

• What prediction markets are, and how Kalshi's data is being used as a forecasting tool
• What it's like being named the world's youngest self-made woman billionaire - all before she's 30
• The four-year regulatory fight with the CFTC and the decision to sue to U.S. government
• How Kalshi screens for insider trading — and where the stock market doesn't
• Why nearly 30% of Kalshi's users are women, well above most trading platforms
• Her first Bitcoin: a $100 giveaway from the MIT Bitcoin Club
• A Federal Reserve paper found Kalshi's markets outperformed economists at forecasting macro trends
• Her case for why the American Dream is still alive

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