podcasts

Lightning's Next Era with Sam Wouters

This episode of Bitcoin Audible brought to light the complexity and dynamic nature of the Lightning Network and its interface with Bitcoin and the global payment industry.

Jan 22, 2024

by Staff

Rabbit Hole Recap

Rabbit Hole Recap Live From The Nashville Bitcoin Energy & Mining Summit

This episode of Rabbit Hole Recap provided a rich tapestry of insights into the current state and future trajectory of bitcoin mining and protocol development.

Jan 22, 2024

by Marty Bent

inflation

A 220-Year Perspective on the S&P 500 Index

Matthew cautions viewers about the complexities of market timing and the necessity of a long-term perspective, particularly when considering the compounded annual growth rate of the S&P 500, which stands at 3.9% per year without reinvesting dividends.

Jan 22, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Principles of Economics: Time

Time is an essential aspect of economics, often overlooked in conventional discussions. Julian Simon, a notable economist, emphasized that time is the ultimate resource. All human action and economic decisions occur across time, and production requires time as a fundamental input.

Jan 22, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin Basics

Understanding Bitcoin Seed Security

A Bitcoin seed, sometimes referred to as a recovery seed, seed phrase, or mnemonic phrase, typically comprises 12 or 24 words chosen in a specific sequence to back up a Bitcoin wallet.

Jan 22, 2024

by Staff

Macro

Analysis of Financial Markets in 2023 and Outlook for 2024 | Jeff Gundlach

Historically, a yield curve inversion has been a precursor to recessions. In 2023, the yield curve had been inverted for a length of time generally preceding economic contractions, suggesting a high probability of a recession in 2024.

Jan 22, 2024

by Staff

The Last Trade

Building Better On-Ramps in MENA with Talal Tabbaa

This episode of The Last Trade featured a deep dive into the Middle Eastern and North African Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets with Talal Tabbaa, CEO of CoinMENA.

Jan 21, 2024

by Staff

Culture

The Drug Crisis in Kensington, Philadelphia: A Complex Web of Addiction, Policy, and Desperation

Kensington, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, has become synonymous with rampant drug use, crime, and poverty.

Jan 20, 2024

by Staff

inflation

Inflation's Back. And it's Worldwide again.

After months of mainstream victory laps – including Paul Krugman's famous "inflation is over. We won at at very little cost" – it turns out inflation's not dead after all. It's not even resting.

Jan 20, 2024

by Peter St Onge

geopolitics

Scott Horton on the Middle East Mess

The podcast episode with Tom Woods and Scott Horton presents a thought-provoking critique of not just the public health response to the pandemic but also the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy.

Jan 20, 2024

by Staff

taxes

California Legislators Propose Controversial Wealth Tax Affecting Millionaires and Billionaires

This unconventional tax strategy extends beyond California’s borders, as it includes a provision to tax part-time residents pro rata for the days spent within the state.

Jan 18, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

The Technical State of Bitcoin In 2024

Bitcoin has evolved from a nascent technology into a robust financial asset that many investors and enthusiasts believe could redefine the concept of money.

Jan 17, 2024

by Staff

Regulation

Defending Bitcoin PoW in the EU | Lyudmyla Kozlovska & Bota Jardemalie

This episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Bota Jardemalie, human rights defenders and advocates for Bitcoin, particularly its use as a tool for preserving human rights.

Jan 17, 2024

by Staff

Saifedean Ammous

Milei's Argentina | Philip Bagus

The Bitcoin Standard podcast hosted Professor Philip Bagus, author of "In Defense of Deflation," to discuss the election of Javier Milei as the President of Argentina.

Jan 17, 2024

by Staff