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
This week, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Walton, Ben Werkman, and Tim Kotzman of MSTR True North to explore how forward-thinking companies are embracing Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries and revolutionizing Investor Relations in the digital age. True North is a "supergroup investment club charting the edge of the new financial frontier."
Together, they discuss why adding Bitcoin to a corporate balance sheet is becoming a strategic m...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- Bitcoin Price Tumbles Amid Iran-Israel War Escalation
- Senate Passes Stablecoin Bill
- Trump Slams Fed for Not Cutting Rates
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In this episode, Natalie Brunell sits down with Eric Semler and Renae Cormier of Semler Scientific, a Bitcoin treasury company that develops innovative technologies to detect and prevent chronic diseases.
Topics discussed:
- Semler Scientific's mission and future, and the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation.
- How Eric learned from Michael Saylor and Strategy
- mNAV premiums
- How Semler Scientific balances healthcare innova...
In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Dylan Leclair, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet.
What you’ll learn:
- Why Metaplanet transitioned away from hotels to a Bitcoin-first strategy
- Tax advantages for Bitcoin equities based in Japan
- Why Metaplanet has been issuing strike warrants
- Metaplanet's 555 Million Plan
- How Michael Saylor is "fixing" the capital markets
- What are Strategy's $STRF, $STRK, and $STRD instrumen...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- U.S. Stablecoin Momentum Heats Up
- Could Amazon and Walmart Issue Stablecoins?
- Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin Could Become World Reserve Currency
In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Katie Ananina aka "Katie the Russian" on X—CMO of CitizenX and founder of Plan B Passport—about why having a “Plan B” passport isn’t just a travel trick but a true safety net when geopolitics shift.
What you’ll learn about:
- Katie’s entrepreneurial roots in Russia after the USSR’s collapse
- How “Plan B Passports” give you a backup plan when borders change
- Why second-citizenship by inve...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- Musk and Trump at odds over a $3 trillion spending bill and its deficit impact
- Semler Scientific, Metaplanet and Strategy all added millions in BTC to their treasuries
- Strate...
Natalie Brunell is joined by Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, for a deep-dive conversation on sound money, Bitcoin’s future, and his upcoming book, The Gold Standard.
Topics discussed include:
- An inside look at The Gold Standard and whether Saifedean believes a gold-backed framework may reemerge
- Wealth concentration under fiat vs Bitcoin
- The rise of corporate Bitcoin treasuries and the broader in...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- Bitcoin 2025 drew 30,000+ to Vegas, marking peak BTC enthusiasm
- Trump Media raised $2.3 B to build a corporate Bitcoin treasury
- GameStop bought 4,710 BTC ...
Natalie Brunell is joined by Peter Schiff, economist and gold advocate, for a fiery and wide-ranging conversation ahead of their live stage appearance at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.
Schiff doesn’t hold back, calling Bitcoin a “meme coin,” criticizing Trump’s economic policies, and warning that America is on the brink of economic collapse fueled by debt, inflation, and political dysfunction. Topics iinclude:
- Why Schiff...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- Bitcoin hits $112K, outperforming stocks and bonds as mainstream attention grows.
- U.S. plans to ease bank rules to boost Treasury demand through capital relief.
Natalie Brunell is joined by renowned economist and monetary scholar Judy Shelton, former advisor to President Trump and outspoken advocate for sound money. Judy shares her deep insights on the Federal Reserve, gold-backed monetary policy, and the future of economic stability in the U.S. and abroad. She also reflects on her controversial Fed nomination, the collapse of Bretton Woods, and her views on Bitcoin as a potential reserve ...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
This week Natalie Brunell is joined by Matyáš Kuchař, Co-Founder of BTC Prague, the largest Bitcoin Conference in Europe, for a wide-ranging discussion on European Bitcoin adoption and Bitcoin events.
Guest Bio: Matyáš Kuchar is a co-founder of prominent Bitcoin conferences: BTC Prague and Chaincamp. He's spent the last several years dedicated to Bitcoin education, authoring articles, fostering local Bitcoin communities, and expan...
This week Natalie Brunell is joined by Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and founder of Twenty One Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at the future of Bitcoin lending, capital markets, and corporate treasuries. Jack shares his vision for Twenty One Capital and the launch of Strike’s industry-leading Bitcoin-backed lending product.
Topics include:
- Strike’s Bitcoin-backed lending product: borrow cash without selling your Bitcoin (5...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- Bitcoin Corporate Adoption is Accelerating: Learn more about Nakamoto Holdings and Strive Asset Management Announcements
- Strategy & Metaplanet Stack More Bitcoin
Natalie Brunell is joined by Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy ($MSTR) and arguably the most prominent Bitcoin advocate, for a compelling discussion on corporate Bitcoin adoption. Topics discussed include:
- Why Zombie corporations are embracing Bitcoin
- The promise of Bitcoin for all corporations and business
- Market uncertainty, macro headwinds, and why Bitcoin is the solution
- How to remain calm during market chaos
- ...
In this episode of Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell featuring Col. Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel, military strategist, and frequent geopolitical commentator, for a timely conversation on the heels of the Trump administration’s 100-Day celebration. He is also the CEO of @OurCountryOurChoice .
In classic form, Col. Macgregor delivers bold, contrarian takes on U.S. foreign policy, global conflict and the financial f...
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
Natalie Brunell is joined by Preston Pysh for a wide-ranging conversation on the shifting macroeconomic landscape, the fragility of the global financial system, and why Bitcoin stands out as the long-term solution. The discussion explores trade dynamics, central bank interventions, and how Bitcoin fits into the coming monetary transformation.
Topics include:
- The U.S.'s struggle to onshore manufacturing and reduce dependence on...
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