Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Journalist and educator Natalie Brunell shares one-on-one interviews with Bitcoin, macroeconomic and political thought leaders. Whether you're eager to start learning about Bitcoin, or already follow the world of cryptocurrency and its pioneers, this show has something for you to HODL. Join us every month and connect with us at Natalie@talkingbitcoin.com. Copyright 2022.

Episodes

October 2, 2025 54 mins

In Part 2, Bitcoin OG Adam Back breaks down Core vs. Knots, spam mitigation efforts and why any proposed changes to Bitcoin policies must be carefully considered to prevent introducing censorship mechanisms. Follow Adam Back on X https://x.com/adam3us 

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In this 2-part interview, Bitcoin legend Adam Back explains why he recently launched his own Bitcoin treasury company, BSTR, and what it means for investors.

We cover Strategy’s playbook, MetaPlanet’s rise, and how these new corporate structures could reshape Bitcoin’s future. He also shares how everyday investors should weigh these companies against simply holding Bitcoin themselves. Follow Adam Back on X https://x.com/adam3us 

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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:

  • Bitcoin's Recent Price Volatility Explained - Is Another "Uptober" Ahead?
  • Markets React as Government Shutdown Fears Rise
  • Bloomberg: Tether Raisi...

Lyn Alden, prominent macro analyst and author or Broken Money, joins Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to share her 2025 economic outlook: potential recession, Fed rate cuts, mortgage rates, and how governments may tackle massive debt. We dive into:

  • Bitcoin’s performance vs gold
  • A tale of two macro forecasts: massive boom ahead or massive deflationary bust -- which is right?
  • Will we see 3-4% mortgage rates again?
  • The rise of s...
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The first major acquisition in the Bitcoin treasury space just happened: Strive ($ASST) is buying Semler Scientific ($SMLR) in an all-stock transaction. Matt Cole (Strive CEO) and Eric Semler (Semler Scientific Executive Chairman) join Natalie Brunell to break down:

  • Why Strive and Semler saw value in this merger
  • Why consolidation could be the next wave for Bitcoin treasury companies
  • The strategy behind Strive’s perpetual prefe...
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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:

  • Fed cuts rates but Miran's dissent fuels Fed independence concerns
  • Bond market split: short yields fall, long yields climb on inflation fears
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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, joins Natalie Brunell for a masterclass on Bitcoin credit. Topics include:

  • Why people feel bearish about Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin credit 101: The problem with fixed income and the opportunity Bitcoin creates for corporate finance
  • Strategy's preferred stock playbook: STRK STRF STRD and STRC explained simply
  • Why didn't Strategy make the S&P 500?
  • Saylor's wisdom on political division in wake...
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Macro analyst Luke Gromen (FFTT) returns to Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to explain why markets keep rising while Main Street struggles and why the “rules-based global order” is already over. We dig into:

  • Whether the Fed will cut rates and the market reaction
  • BRICS and the push toward gold settlement
  • Is U.S. strategy to use stablecoins/Bitcoin to pay U.S. debt? 
  • Rare-earth mineral chokepoints and China’s leverage
  • Fourth t...
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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:

  • Fed under fire: Markets see a 96% chance of a .25% rate cut as Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pile pressure on Powell.
  • Housing fragility exposed: FHA quietly props up 1.2M mortga...

In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Cornell organic chemistry professor Dave Collum, a self-described Bitcoin agnostic, to debate markets, inflation, and state power. Topics discussed:

  • The “complacency” bubble within the economy
  • The Fed’s playbook and next big crash: can they always print their way out?
  • BRICS nations building an alternative system
  • Gold vs. Bitcoin
  • Why Dave believes "the state" won't a...
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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:

  • Poor Jobs Data Cements Case for Rate Cuts
  • DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation into Fed Governor
  • Gold Hits New Record High
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Park, Chief Investment Officer at ProCap BTC and adviser at Bitwise Asset Management. They dive deep into Bitcoin’s role in global markets, stablecoins, ETF structures, and whether governments will adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Topics:

  • Latest on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and ETF options
  • Bull market outlook and 2025 price predictions
  • Corporate and government Bit...
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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:

  • Bitcoin price has doubled since 2024...are recent pullbacks just another healthy correction?
  • Whales unload billions in BTC, but will demand keep absorbing the sell pressure?
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Luke Broyles of The Bitcoin Adviser, sharing his journey into Bitcoin, his upcoming documentary, and his mission to educate the mainstream. Topics include:

  • Bitcoin's price and future
  • How Bitcoin-backed loans could push the Bitcoin price to tens of millions per coin
  • Why mainstream adoption still lags despite Trump pumping the industry
  • The vision behind Camp Nakamoto:...
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Norma Chu, Founder & CEO of DDC Enterprise, sharing her journey from building DayDayCook into a global food brand to adding Bitcoin to her company’s treasury.

In this episode: 

  • Building DayDayCook & early influencer success
  • Taking a company public
  • DDC’s Bitcoin treasury strategy
  • Bitcoin adoption in China & beyond
  • Fixing the broken money (and food) system

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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:

  • Markets rally as Powell signals rate cuts are coming...days later Bitcoin flash crashes
  • Are Bitcoin whales to blame for recent selloff or market manipulation on Wall Street?
  • Tr...
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by investor Preston Pysh to discuss:

  • Bearish sentiment and panic hitting Bitcoin market and price
  • Why people are upset about MSTR guidance change
  • What is a preferred stock and why do companies issue them
  • The REAL Ponzi scheme in this market
  • Warning signs in Bitcoin treasury companies
  • Why people are so against Bitcoin

Follow Preston on X https://x.com/prestonpysh 

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Shirish Jajodia, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Strategy. In this episode:

  • How investor relations is evolving in the digital asset era 
  • What investors really care about when evaluating Bitcoin companies
  • The challenges and opportunities of managing a Bitcoin treasury
  • Does MSTR move Bitcoin's price when it buys?
  • Why fair value accounting matters...
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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:

  • Bitcoin hits $124K before a sharp pullback — what triggered it
  • Treasury Secretary Bessent’s comments spark confusion on U.S. Bitcoin reserve

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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell talks with Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital and one of the most prominent long-time voices in Bitcoin and crypto investing. Mike shares how he first got into Bitcoin in 2013, why he believes it could hit $1 million, and what he’s learned from Galaxy’s journey, including its IPO and large-scale BTC transactions. He opens up about his crypto portfolio (what % Bitcoin), any past in...

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