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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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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#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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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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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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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:

• 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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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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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

Follow Luana Lopes Lara on X: https://x.com/luanalopeslara and follow Kalshi at https://x.com/Kalshi

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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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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/

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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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, Natalie reports in from Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas with the most important story of the week coming not from Wall Street, but from Washington, D.C.:

• A Four-Star Admiral Tells Congress the U.S. Military Is Running a Bitcoin Node
• Adm. Samuel Paparo Calls Bitcoin a "Peer-to-Peer, Zero-Trust Transfer of Value"
• The U.S. Military Is Conducting Operational Tests to Secure Networks Using the Bitcoin Protocol
• Why Bitcoin Is No Longer Just an Asset — It's Critical Infrastructure

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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:

• U.S. Military Runs Bitcoin Node, Sees Crypto as Power Projection vs. China
• Admiral Paparo confirms the U.S. military is running a Bitcoin node
• Admiral Paparo's Senate testimony on Bitcoin (full clip)
• Press Release: Indo-Pacific Commander Calls Bitcoin a Tool for U.S. "Power Projection" in Senate Testimony

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Upcoming Events:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Natalie Smolenski is an anthropologist, software executive, editor of the Satoshi Papers, and one of the most original thinkers in the Bitcoin space. We explore America's national identity crisis, the bank-state relationship that funds war and destroys purchasing power, and why individual financial sovereignty is the only meaningful response to systems that can't be voted away.

Topics include:

• Why you can't vote your way out of the bank-state nexus — and what you can do instead
• The erosion of free speech, privacy, and individual rights in the digital age
• How the financialization of everything destroyed community, care, and trust
• The rise of counter-elites and what it means for ordinary Americans
• Why Bitcoin self-custody is the most powerful political act available today

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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:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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/

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:

• Bitcoin Pulls Back from $78k as Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Markets
• UAE Threatens to Diversify from the Dollar to Chinese Yuan in Wartime Oil Deals
• Paulson Warns of a "Vicious" U.S. Debt Crisis
• Strategy's STRC Hits $1 Billion in Single-Day Volume and Proposes Bi-Monthly Dividends
• Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF as Wall Street Race Heats Up

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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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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:

• Bitcoin Climbs to Two-Month High Amid Middle East Deal Optimism
• Fox Business: Bitcoin Is a Lifeline for Iranian People
• Bitcoin's War Rally Is Forcing a Rethink Beyond "Digital Gold"
• Luke Gromen's Tweet on WSJ Scoop on UAE and Dollar Swap Lines
• The IMF Just Repriced the Macro Backdrop for Bitcoin with a Global Debt Warning
• Henry Paulson Suggests US Make a Break-Glass Treasuries Plan
• Strategy's STRC Sees Record Breaking Trading Day
• Strategy's STRC $1.1 Billion Volume: Saylor's Bitcoin Buying Engine
• STRC.live Tracker
• Strategy Proposes Semi-Monthly Dividends on its Popular STRC Preferred Stock
• Why Michael Saylor's Strategy Decided to Make STRC's Dividend Bi-Monthly
• Strategy Corporate Announcement on STRC Dividend Payments
• Michael Saylor "Think Even Bigger" Post
• Tether Adds $70 Million in Bitcoin to Reserves, Holdings Above 97,000 BTC
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Reaches $100M in First Week, Marking the Bank's Strongest Launch
• Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin ETF That Invests in Other Bitcoin ETFs
• Nate Geraci on Goldman's Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
• BlackRock's IBIT: Nearly $100 Billion Bitcoin Giant
• Nomura Study Says 65% of Institutional Investors See Crypto as a Vital Portfolio Diversifier

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Upcoming Events:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Bitcoin OG, investor and anlyst Simon Dixon predicted Trump's return to the White House, the Iran War, and the dollar's collapse as primary reserve asset — all by doing one thing: following the money. In this episode, he reveals where it actually goes and what it means for you.

We discuss:

• Why the American empire is being dismantled on purpose and who benefits
• The financial industrial complex that sits above presidents, governments, and you
• How the entire global economy is a Ponzi scheme approaching its endgame
• Why self-custody Bitcoin is your only real exit from the system
• How Simon lost his father and his Bitcoin on the same day — and what it taught him about the "spiritual energy" of money

Follow Simon Dixon on X https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt

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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:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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/

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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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:

• Peace Talks Collapse, Trump Orders Naval Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
• Iran Is Accepting Bitcoin for Oil Passage — What That Means for the Monetary System
• The New York Times Claims to Unmask Satoshi Nakamoto
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Smashes Every Debut Record in the Firm's History
• Strategy's $STRC Hits More Than $500M in Single-Day Volume

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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 ----

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:

• Trump Says US to Sever Key Iran Lifeline With Blockade of Strait
• US, Iran Fail to Reach Peace Agreement After Marathon Talks
• Iran's Sanctions-Busting Crypto Ambitions Grow on Toll Payments
• Trump Announces U.S. Blockade of Strait of Hormuz
• Iran Demands Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls
• Oil Futures Up 7% on Hyperliquid as Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Hormuz
• Bitcoin Rebound Faces Oil Shock Inflation Test Despite Ceasefire Relief
• Bitcoin Magazine: Iran is Accepting Bitcoin for Transit Toll Payments
• Jack Mallers' Tweet on Iran Turning to Bitcoin Payments
• President Trump Truth Social Blockade Announcement
• Dated Brent Oil Price Surges Above $140, Highest Since 2008
• Dated Brent Oil Price Jumps to Highest Level on Record
• The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto — NYT John Carreyrou
• John Carreyrou's thread on the NYT Satoshi investigation
• Adam Back's response: "I'm not Satoshi"
• Michael Saylor: "Stylometry is interesting, but not proof"
• Dominic Frisby's thread on why Adam Back can't be Satoshi
• Eric Weiss: "Adam Back isn't Satoshi, but Bitcoin is better because of him"
• Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Draws $34M on Day One
• Morgan Stanley Debuts Bitcoin ETF as Price Slump Rattles Holders
• Bitcoin News: Morgan Stanley Just Launched Its Bitcoin ETF
• Bitcoin Magazine: Morgan Stanley's Amy Oldenburg on MSBT's record-breaking debut
• STRC Live Tracker — Real-time Price, Volume & ATM Activity
• Phong Le: STRC has more liquidity as a % of market cap than every Mag 7 stock
• Michael Saylor: "One penny of volatility. $526M of liquidity. Closed at par."
• Michael Saylor: "Think Bigger."
• Coin Stories — Natalie Brunell's interview with Strategy CEO Phong Le

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Upcoming Events:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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

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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.

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Matyáš Kuchař is the co-founder of BTC Prague (Europe's largest Bitcoin-only conference) and he joins Natalie with a frank assessment of where Europe stands on Bitcoin: over-regulated, energy-stressed, and falling behind.

But Czech Republic is a surprising bright spot, with a Bitcoin-friendly central bank governor, a thriving Bitcoin community, and a conference drawing 8,000 attendees and speakers like Michael Saylor, Jeff Booth, and Jack Cruz. We discuss:

• How MiCA regulation killed Bitcoin payments at over 1,000 restaurants and shops overnight
• The Czech National Bank governor who understands Bitcoin, and what that means for Europe
• What makes BTC Prague different from other Bitcoin conferences
• Why a bear market is actually the best time to attend a Bitcoin conference
• Get your tickets to the conference using code HODL at www.btcprague.com

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**This interview can be viewed with Czech language subtitles on YouTube and Rumble.

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• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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
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Natalie's Upcoming Events:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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/

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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Strategy CEO Phong Le returns to Coin Stories for a deep dive on STRC — the perpetual preferred stock he says is fixing the yield gap in America.

In this episode, Phong breaks down exactly how Stretch works in plain English, why he just bought $250K worth himself, and what makes this the fastest-growing financial product launch in history. In this episode:

• The "yield gap" no one talks about: half of America earns near-zero on savings while the wealthy collect 2–3%
• STRC hit $5 billion in 7 months — growing faster than the iPhone and the gold ETF did
• 11.5% yield, tax-deferred, paid monthly — and you can buy it on Robinhood like a stock
• Bitcoin crashed nearly 50% and STRC barely flinched — here's why that changes everything

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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:

• For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories
• 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:

• Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=
• 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/

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.

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