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The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB027 - Jam Session - Bills, Mysticism, & BondsWe kick things off with a discussion about Cynthia Lummis’s newly introduced Bitcoin Act of 2025 in Congress. We get into the nitty-gritty of the legislation, exploring its implications for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. We weigh the pros and cons, like the innovative use of time locks to secure the reserve and concerns about asset seizure precedents, while noting the strategic chess moves—like gold revaluation—that might just get this bill across the finish line. Next, we shift gears to reflect on Bitcoin’s current market dynamics. We unpack why the price hasn’t reacted as expected, touching on macro p...2025-03-161h 13The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB026 - Guest Session - Peruvian Bull - Crypto Reserve, GME, & MacroOn this episode of the Bitcoin Beat we sat down with Peruvian Bull to dig into some massive topics: GameStop’s potential Bitcoin play, Trump’s "crypto reserve", and the big-picture macro driving it all. Peruvian Bull brought his A-game—years of Bitcoin wisdom, GameStop background, and macro insights packed into one epic chat. You don’t want to miss this, so let’s dive in! Check out Peruvian Bull on X at @Peruvian_Bull, his Substack at dollarendgame.substack.com, and his YouTube channel, Peruvian Bull. Follow us too—find us on X at @SureSats and our site, SureSats.com2025-03-031h 15The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB025 - Jam Session - The Death of Memes, Bear, or BullOn this episode of The Bitcoin Beat we address the recent collapse of the Libra Memecoin in Argentina, highlighting the persistent volatility in speculative assets. We examine the Lazarus Group’s $1.4 billion Ethereum theft from Bybit, attributed to North Korean hackers, and consider its implications for cryptocurrency security. Turning to Bitcoin, we analyze its recent decline to $88,000, noting the bearish sentiment on X. Despite this, we remain optimistic, citing catalysts like MicroStrategy’s $2 billion acquisition, legislative moves toward state-held Bitcoin reserves, and innovative banking practices using Bitcoin as loan collateral. We also explore GameStop’s potential pivot to Bitcoin, spurre...2025-02-261h 10The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB024 - Jam Session - DOGE, Global Trade, and $GME On this episode of the Bitcoin Beat, we have another jam session. We start off talking about the Department of Government Efficiency and give our takes. We transition back to tariffs and dig deeper on trade balances, long term issuance of U. S. treasuries, and the possibility of the U. S. reshoring manufacturing while also maintaining the dollar as a world reserve currency. Finally, we touch on our recent guest session about GameStop and expand upon that conversation. We hope you enjoy this episode. Find us on X at SureSats and our website SureSats. com. 2025-02-1948 min
Ben Wehrman Podcast#91 Guest Appearance on Bitcoin Banter: The GameStop Case For BitcoinLong-time listeners know I almost always try to keep this podcast evergreen…but every once in a while, some juicy current events need to be discussed, especially when they have to do with GAMESTOP, the story we've been sprinkling in with updates since the very first episode of the show!
We've got some big news to discuss today, hot off the press: RYAN COHEN (Gamestop CEO) AND MICHAEL SAYLOR (Bitcoin megabull) HAVE OFFICIALLY MET.
What does this mean for both our favorite orange coin, and our favorite stock?
Listen to find out 🔥
MEN...2025-02-1959 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB023 - Guest Session - Ben Wehrman & GamestopOn this episode of the Bitcoin Beat we brought on Ben Wehrman to discuss the possibility of GameStop adopting a Bitcoin strategy. Ben got involved in the GameStop craze of 2021 and subsequently went hard down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. Ever since he has been pushing for GameStop to adopt Bitcoin. Here he lays out the case for why he believes a Bitcoin strategy would be the best path forward for GameStop as a company. You can check out more of Ben's content on his website www.benwehrman.com and his X @benwehrman. Check us out on our webiste at...2025-02-1756 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB022 - Jam Session - Tariffs & Market DynamicsOn this episode we discuss the new tariffs levied by the trump administration on Mexico and Canada and if they are a negotiation tactic or a true shift in economic policy. We touch on the new taproot assets protocol that has enabled USDT to mint on Bitcoin and its potential impacts. We discuss the changing dynamic of US Treasuries and who is going to step in to become the major buyer if tariffs continue. We give a brief overview of Microstrategy convertible bond offerings and the new preferred stock offering STRK. Finally we end with a brief anecdote on...2025-02-031h 06The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB021 - Inauguration, Executive Orders, and AIWe kick off discussing the recent presidential inauguration, which was the most watched since Ronald Reagan's. We explore the public's reaction and the meme culture on X during the event. We delve into the crypto community's reaction to the lack of cryptocurrency mention in the president's inaugural speech, and its significance. We then discuss the Trump Coin and Melania Coin mania and we analyze how these meme coins stirred the market, the potential insider trading, and the impact on investor trust, especially after the coins' values plummeted.
We then discuss some of the predictions...2025-01-291h 10The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB020 - Jam Session - Memes, Loans, and MacroIn this episode of "The Bitcoin Beat," we dive into several major developments within the cryptocurrency and political spheres. We begin by discussing Trump's launch of a meme coin on the Solana blockchain days before his inauguration, which saw the coin's value skyrocket, making it one of the top cryptocurrencies overnight. We debate the implications of this move, questioning whether it's a scam or a strategic play.
We also discuss Coinbase's new Bitcoin-backed loan platform, which allows users to borrow against their Bitcoin holdings. This product is seen as a step towards integrating Bitcoin...2025-01-2059 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB019 - Jam Session - Bitcoin Basics Part IIOn this episode of The Bitcoin Beat, we have part II of our bitcoin basics podcast. We go in on how the Bitcoin network started, how it distributed to users, and we clear up some common misconceptions or "FUD". We touch on network consensus and how the Bitcoin network implements change, and past battles over what Bitcoin would be. There is a lot of information to cover, so if this is your first entry into learning about Bitcoin, this should be your launching pad. There are plenty of good resources out there from other content creators as well as...2025-01-181h 25The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB018 - Jam Session - Bitcoin BasicsOn this episode of The Bitcoin Beat, we go back to basics. This episode is for beginners who are looking to learn more about Bitcoin, think deeper on the concept of "money" and how it has functioned historically through human society. This will be part 1 of a 2 part podcast. In the next episode we will go deeper into Bitcoin itself, and why we see it potentially becoming the world reserve asset.2025-01-071h 05The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB017 - Jam Session - 2024 Recap/2025 OutlookThe boys, Dap, and Big Brune are back after a prolonged hiatus to talk about where we've been and where we think we are going. We talk the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, sprinkle some MSTR talk, and make some predictions for 2025. Check us out on X @suresats. 2025-01-031h 14The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB016 - Jam Sessions - White House Report, Balaji Bet, Operation Choke PointOn this episode of the Bitcoin beat, we have another jam session.
We start by running through the crypto chapter in the President's 2023 economic report. We hit some key points in the report and we give our. We then shift gears and talk about Balaji Srinivasin's Bitcoin Bet that stirred up controversy in the last weeks, where he accepted a bet that Bitcoin would be worth 1 million USD in 90 days. Next, we talk about operation choke 2.0, and the SEC issuing a Wells notice to Coinbase.
Finally, we wrap talking about Bitcoin hash rate and the...2023-04-071h 17The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB016 - White House Report, Balaji Bet, Operation Choke PointOn this episode of the Bitcoin beat, we have another jam session.
We start by running through the crypto chapter in the President's 2023 economic report. We hit some key points in the report and we give our. We then shift gears and talk about Balaji Srinivasin's Bitcoin Bet that stirred up controversy in the last weeks, where he accepted a bet that Bitcoin would be worth 1 million USD in 90 days. Next, we talk about operation choke 2.0, and the SEC issuing a Wells notice to Coinbase.
Finally, we wrap talking about Bitcoin hash rate and the...2023-04-0400 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB015 - Jam Sessions - Self Custody, Bank Run Aftermath, & Bitcoin Global ReserveOn this episode of the Bitcoin beat, we start with self custody basics. Since these bank runs began, we've gotten some questions on moving Bitcoin off of exchanges. We thought it was important to educate on this topic. You can find more info on this topic on our website at www.suresats.com/post/selfcustody
If you'd like to skip ahead, we switched topics to the latest info in the banking crisis, starting around the 13 minute mark. We start by discussing the fed and Treasury's response to the crisis. We then talk about the chattering surrounding the...2023-03-2053 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB014 - Jam Sessions - Bank Runs, CBDCs, and RegulationOn this episode of the Bitcoin beat, we have another Jam Session. We dig into the bank runs on Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank.
We start with the recent CPI numbers, Jerome Powell's Senate banking committee hearing, the hawkish fed, and how this may have played a role. We then switch gears to stablecoins, their role in the overall ecosystem and how they may develop in the future.
We bounce to regulation, discussing the grayscale lawsuit and the possible lawsuits coming down the pipe on Coinbase, Kraken, and Robin hood. Finally, we wrap with the pr...2023-03-131h 20The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB013 - Jam Sessions - OrdinalsOn this episode of the Bitcoin beat, we talk ordinals. We start off summarizing what ordinals is, and why we think it could be significant. Next we try and bring some nuance to the early takes surrounding ordinals and why we think much of the fear may be unfounded. Then we discuss how ordinals may play a role in the overall NFT market.
We touch on why ordinals is a prime example of why it's so important to move slow in bitcoin development. Despite our belief that ordinals doesn't pose a threat to the Bitcoin network, any t...2023-02-2457 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB012 - Jam Session - AI, Macro, Ordinals & NFTs on Bitcoin
For this episode we have another Jam session. We start off discussing AI, and chatGPT. It's been a fascinating topic as of late, and Dap discusses his theory on how it will play out, and how it could further drive Bitcoin adoption. From there we in a quick macro larp, breaking down the rise in interest rates and how it could affect US debt payments. We get into a disagreement over the importance of Strike's work in onboarding merchants onto lightning, and finally we close with a quick rundown on ordinals and NFTs on Bitcoin with...2023-02-061h 09The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB011 - Jam Sessions - We're Back - 2022 RecapDap and Big Brune return after a 5 month hiatus with a 2022 recap. We talk recap everything that has gotten us to where we are today, discuss why we continue to hold Bitcoin, and touch on what the future may bring. This one is a bit of a ramble folks, but stay tuned as we plan on pushing out more content in 2023! We hope you enjoy the show. Feel free to reach us at our twitter @suresats and drop us a comment on the show.2023-01-251h 22The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB010 - Guest Sessions: Alex B. - Ethereum Centralization Risks & Bitcoin ThesisOn this episode of The Bitcoin Beat, we have our first Guest Session where we sit down with Alex B. We run the gamut discussing stablecoins on Bitcoin, the difference between POW and POS, and we take a deep dive into Alex’s Twitter thread about the risks of centralization in Ethereum as it transitions from POW to POS. We have linked to the thread below along with our long form article on this topic. You can find Alex on Twitter @bergealex4 and us @suresats as well as on our website SureSats.com
0:00 - 3:00 - Introductions
3:00 - 6:00 - Bitcoin adoption ti...2022-08-171h 38The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB009 - Jam Sessions - Blackrock, Energy, & Ethereum BeefOn this week's episode of the Bitcoin Beat, we have another jam session where Big Brune and Dap hash out some topics that caught our eyes since our last recording. We start this episode discussing BlackRock's announcement with Coinbase as well as other Bitcoin and crypto news. We then take a deeper dive into energy news.
From there we go into the weekly Ethereum beef with the continued discussion focused on stablecoin centralization risk, proof of stake and blockchain governance. We finished this episode discussing Bitcoin Maximalisms' role in decentralization, and how UX will play a role i...2022-08-161h 03The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB008 - Jam Sessions - Bitcoin Social Rules & MacroThis week we start off discussing the relationship between the separation of church and state and the separation of state and money, and how bitcoin and bitcoin maximalism plays a role. From there we discuss the macro base case for bitcoin. We finally wrap with the weekly ethereum beef and a discussion of blockchain governance and how stablecoins may play a roll.
1:00 - 13:00 - Separation of Church and State vs. Separation of State and Money
13:00 - 17:30 - Defining "toxicity"
17:45 - 39:45 - Bitcoin narratives and macroeconomics
40:00 - 56:00 - Dap...2022-08-0356 min
The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB007 - Jam Sessions - Bear Market MaximalismFor episode 7 Big Brune and Dap chop it up again, starting with all the civil unrest that is arising around the globe. We transition to one of Big Brune's favorite topics of energy, and how we see energy markets unfolding. We touch on the CPI print scheduled for 7/12, and with recording the episode prior to the release, we make our predictions. Finally we dive into the much maligned topic of Bitcoin Maximalism, toxicity, and how we define Bitcoin Maximalism.
0:00 - 5:00 - Civil unrest around the world
5:01 - 15:25 - @doomberg thread on LNG arbitrage; energy and energy markets
15:26 - 24:59 - discussing...2022-07-151h 20The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB006 - Jam Sessions - 3AC Blowup, Contagion & EnergyIn this episode of the Bitcoin Beat, we have another Jam Session, where Dap and Big Brune recap and hash out events since our last recording. In this episode we discuss the fallout of Three Arrows Capital and the contagion this has in markets. We discuss GBTC and a Bitcoin ETF. We also discuss potential regulation coming as a result of the most recent crash. The episode also contains a long discussion on energy, and the problem with the current ESG narrative. We wrap the episode with Dap’s weekly Crypto beef and briefly discuss new information regarding the Central Af...2022-06-3058 minThe Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB005 - Jam Sessions - Inflation , Depegs & BitcoinizationOn this week’s episode of the Bitcoin Beat, we talk about inflation and the most recent CPI print. We then discuss Japan’s current battle maintaining yield curve control. We touch on stETH, Lido and Governance on blockchains. We circle back to a discussion about the Federal Reserve, the history of money and go through scenarios of a Bitcoinized world.
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Follow us on Twitter: @SureSats2022-06-231h 07The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB004 - Jam Sessions - Energy, Regulations & Bitcoin ScalingOn this week’s episode of the Bitcoin Beat, we talk about energy and proof of work mining. We discuss the pending ban of proof of work in New York, as well as overall Bitcoin regulation. We discuss Bitcoin ETFs as well as 401K and IRA plans. We dive into the lightning network and some challenges with Bitcoin scaling and briefly discuss Monero. We then discuss the long term security model of Bitcoin and end the episode with our weekly Ethereum beef.
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Ethereum AudibleEthereum's Centralization Dilemma Through Lido Staking || By Dap, Suresats.com"With 'The Merge' coming, up to 64 million total ETH will be available to be staked and become activated within one year. Lido’s size and network effect gives them a major advantage in absorbing this potential inflow as well."
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Follow us on Twitter: @SureSats2022-06-091h 06The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB002 - Jam Sessions - Shitcoins, Doom & GloomThis weeks episode is a SureSats Session where we hash out recent events over the past weeks.
We start off talking about a recent twitter thread for some new nonsense token KRNC 0:40-5:20:
Luna pays out selected users during the UST depegging/Luna collapse 5:23-8:20.
Vitalik asks nicely for staking pools to increase their fees 20:30-25:00.
We touch on Bitcoin privacy and the lightning network 25:30-43:00.
Buying Non KYC Bitcoin - Bisq/HodlHodl - our article on buying non kyc btc 43:00 - 47:00.
https://www.suresats.com/post/non-kyc-bitcoin
And we wrap with discussing the macro economic environment we find ourselves i...2022-05-311h 06
The Bitcoin Beat | Presented by SureSatsTBB001 - Jam Sessions - Luna Crashes Crypto MarketEpisode 1 of The Bitcoin Beat Presented by SureSats recorded on 5/12/22 following a massive crash in Crypto and Traditional Markets. We discuss Luna, their stable coin and their role in this crash. We also discuss Bitcoin, the current macro economic landscape and where we see things headed.
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The 4B's50: Miami 2022 all rants no bantsPod 50:
Question from TheEveryMan: It’s all good and well ‘not your keys not your cheese’ but if you wanted to convert to fiat you’d have to use an exchange wouldn’t you? So is regulating exchanges etc necessary to avoid a Quadriga happening again?
MIAMI 2022:
Full conference videos link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtOV5M-T3GcsJAq8QKaf0lg
Portugal: one city (Madeira), no income tax
Honduras: one city (Prospera), in capital gains
Mexico: coffee with the president to discuss legal tender
Francis Ngannu: early in his bitcoin journey, b...2022-04-122h 31