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Protocol PulseThis Bitcoin Life Insurance Company Just Raised $40M vs Traditional Life Insurance SCAMIs traditional life insurance a scam? With the dollar's purchasing power plummeting, saving for the future in fiat currency feels like a losing game.
In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, the co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile, the world's first life insurance company fully denominated in Bitcoin. Backed by Sam Altman and other Silicon Valley heavyweights, Meanwhile is a fully regulated entity in Bermuda, offering a simple, powerful financial tool to build intergenerational wealth on a Bitcoin standard.
Zac breaks down how their whole life policies work, allowing you to pay premiums and...2025-07-2832 minProtocol PulseApex Predator: Gary Cardone’s Ultimate Bitcoin Conviction & Generational Wealth StrategyGary Cardone unleashes one of the most raw and compelling Bitcoin interviews you'll ever hear. From selling $70M/year businesses to go all-in on Bitcoin, to calling it the “apex predator of assets,” Gary breaks down exactly why this moment in history is the opportunity of a lifetime.
He reveals:
– Why Bitcoin is like a 27-year-old redhead that never ages
– How Wall Street and fintech are broken beyond repair
– Why most Bitcoiners stopped buying at $30—and why that's a massive mistake
– The truth about work ethic scarcity vs. asset scarcity
– His blunt take on Grant Ca...2025-07-2522 min
CypherPunk’dBitcoin's Anti Fragile Evolution | Dr. K On Digital Sovereignty vs CBDCsIn this episode of Cypherpunk’d, we sit down with Dr. K—co-founder and CTO of Quai Network—to explore the forgotten roots of Bitcoin, the antifragile power of crypto experimentation, and the future of decentralized money in an increasingly authoritarian digital age.
We trace how Satoshi's vision went beyond Bitcoin, how Monero emerged from Bitcoin’s privacy flaws, and why gold's fate is a cautionary tale for BTC. Dr. K shares how his engineering mindset led him from Grid+ and BlockReduce to building a globally scalable proof-of-work system—one that avoids custodial traps and supports true user sover...2025-07-181h 30Protocol PulseMichael Saylor Called Out: Proof of Reserves Debate Erupts at Bitcoin 2025At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, things got real. Mitchell Askew (@MitchellHODL), the 24-year-old analyst from Blockware Intelligence, publicly pressed Michael Saylor on why MicroStrategy refuses to publish proof of reserves — and the response shook Bitcoin Twitter.
In this explosive conversation hosted by Matty Ice, Mitchell unpacks the full story:
🔹 Why he confronted Saylor
🔹 Why proof of reserves matters for Bitcoin’s ethos
🔹 The transparency contradiction at MicroStrategy
🔹 Gen Z’s bleak economic reality without Bitcoin
🔹 Why money printing is destroying the American dream
🔹 Blockware’s big bet on Bitcoin mining in 2025
Mitchell’s...2025-07-1018 minProtocol PulseRobin Seyr: Bitcoin is The Last Money Ever & Will Create Generational WealthIn this explosive interview from Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, 26-year-old Robin Seyr drops some mind-blowing statistics about his Bitcoin podcast audience and shares controversial takes that are triggering the Bitcoin community.
🔥 KEY REVELATIONS:
• Only 3% of his 40-50k weekly viewers are younger than him - 97% are OLDER
• Average viewer age is 44-47 years old (almost double his age!)
• Claims "0.1 Bitcoin will retire a family" - and explains why people are wrong to doubt it
• Reveals why "some people are too smart for Bitcoin" and can't figure it out
• Exposes the shocking truth: We only have 0.01...2025-07-0437 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: Bitcoin, Decentralization & the End of Centralized Power | Episode 10 of 12Welcome back to The Big Print Series! In Episode 10, we shift focus from macro numbers to the philosophical—and structural—core of the new world: decentralization.
From ancient revolutions to Bitcoin, this episode traces the long arc of human resistance to centralized power—and shows why the next leap is not just technical, but evolutionary. Larry Lepard joins to explore how decentralization isn’t just a feature of Bitcoin—it’s its very soul.
In this episode:
• Why decentralization leads to fairness—and why mammals instinctively hate unfair systems
• The Swiss model: what a working micro-de...2025-06-2638 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: Bitcoin, Real Estate, and the Generational Wealth Transfer | Episode 9 of 12Welcome back to The Big Print Series! In Episode 9, Lawrence Lepard joins Matty to unpack one of the most seismic shifts unfolding right now: the collapse of legacy wealth stores and the rise of Bitcoin as the new sound money.
In this deeply personal and eye-opening conversation, Larry reveals how decades of bad incentives—fueled by fiat money and Keynesian policy—have distorted housing, stocks, and even human behavior. Now, as the money-printing machine accelerates, a new generation is opting out.
In this episode:
• The Steve Jobs moment for Bitcoin: why the spreadsheet was to the...2025-06-211h 18CypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: "Bitcoin is God's Gift to Humanity" | Episode 8 of 12Welcome back to The Big Print Series! In this mind-blowing Episode 8, Lawrence Lepard delivers his most profound revelation yet: Bitcoin isn't just an investment—it's literally a "God-given tool" to save humanity from monetary tyranny. For the first time in human history, we have perfect, immutable digital scarcity that can never be diluted.
In this episode:• Why Bitcoin is a "once-in-humanity" event that will never happen again • The deflation "boogeyman": How Keynesians weaponized the Great Depression to serve elites • Warren Buffett exposed: Why he really hates Bitcoin (it makes his life's work meaningless) • The inverse Cantillon effect: How deflation...2025-06-181h 52Protocol PulseNYC Mayor Eric Adams DROPS BOMBSHELL Federal Charges Dismissed + Bitcoin City Plan REVEALEDMayor Eric Adams joins us at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas for a raw, powerful, and historic interview that bridges personal redemption, political disruption, and financial revolution. From running illegal numbers in Brooklyn as a kid to leading the financial capital of America, Mayor Adams shares his vision to turn New York City into the Bitcoin capital of the world.
In this exclusive sit-down, he talks:
* His early adoption of Bitcoin (even taking his first paychecks in BTC)
* How he overcame childhood dyslexia and being labeled “dumb”
* His fight against “lawfare” and federal harassment
* Pl...2025-06-1709 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: The Sovereign Currency Bubble and the Coming Reset | Episode 7 of 12Welcome back to The Big Print Series! In this explosive Episode 7, Lawrence Lepard delivers his most urgent warning yet: we've reached the highest level of financial bubbles—the sovereign currency itself. Unlike dot-com or housing bubbles that can be "bailed out," when a currency bubble bursts, there's nowhere left to run.
In this episode:
• Silicon Valley Bank's collapse: How $42 trillion vanished in one day—a preview of currency failure
• Why yield curve control is coming and what it means for your savings
• The debt spiral trap: Interest payments now exceed military spending
• Gresham's La...2025-06-1431 minProtocol PulseWorld Record Athlete & Surgeon EXPOSES the $1.5 Trillion Food Industry Scam | Dr. Shawn BakerIs it possible to reverse disease, ditch pharmaceuticals, and rebuild your life with just meat?
Dr. Shawn Baker — ex-Air Force trauma surgeon, world record-holding athlete, and CEO of Rivera Health — believes the answer is a resounding YES. In this exclusive interview from Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, he shares how he overcame metabolic disease by going full carnivore, what happened when he applied this to his patients, and why he left the traditional medical system to fight for true health freedom.
Inside this jaw-dropping conversation:
* Why Big Food and Big Pharma...2025-06-1131 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: Economic War - Austrian vs Keynesian Schools | Episode 6 of 12In this episode:
• Why Keynesian economics punishes savers and rewards reckless spending
• How Austrian School economists predicted every major economic crisis
• The St. Matthew Island reindeer story—a perfect metaphor for unsustainable growth
• Modern Monetary Theory: The most dangerous economic delusion of our time
• Stein's Law: If something can't go on forever, it will end
• The debt doom loop that's destroying the world's reserve currency
• Why the Fed has "purchased economic thought outright"
• How $36 trillion in debt will trigger the inevitable "Big Print"
Larry reveals how government economists deliberately suppre...2025-06-111h 00Protocol Pulse"Work Ethic Is More Scarce Than Bitcoin" - Grant Cardone | Bitcoin 2025Grant Cardone drops bombshells in this exclusive interview at Bitcoin 2025 with Matty Ice. The real estate mogul with a $5.2 billion portfolio calls himself a "coward investor" while revealing his controversial Bitcoin strategy that's generating 35-45% returns.
🔥 KEY MOMENTS:
• Why Grant thinks work ethic is more scarce than Bitcoin
• His "coward investor" approach to crypto + real estate
• Warning signs he's seeing at Bitcoin 2025 conference
• The rug pull scenario that keeps him up at night
• From 9-year drug addiction to $5+ billion empire
• Why he's buying distressed real estate with Bitcoin reserves
• His advice for young e...2025-06-0630 minProtocol PulseBrock Pierce: From Death Threats to Bitcoin Victory - The Underground Pioneer Who Risked EverythingStep into the heart of Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas for a powerful, unfiltered interview with crypto pioneer and former U.S. presidential candidate Brock Pierce. From his child-actor beginnings to shaping the future of finance, Pierce opens up about his political mission, the battle for New York City, and the invisible toll of visionary leadership.
We dive deep into:
- Why New York City is the next major crypto battleground
- The truth about political lawfare, the BitLicense exodus, and rebuilding trust
- How RFK Jr., JD Vance, and Trump are reshaping America's...2025-06-0447 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: How Inflation Steals Your Life Energy | Episode 3 of 12In Episode 3 of The Big Print, Larry Lepard returns to break down what may be the most important idea in economics: sound money is a moral issue.
In this episode:
Why fiat money is theft—of your time, energy, and savings
How COVID-era money printing destroyed retirements
A chilling history of how civilizations collapsed under soft money
Why Bitcoin and gold are more than assets—they're defenses against tyranny
The Founding Fathers’ warnings about paper money and what we ignored
Why separating money and state is ess...2025-05-2748 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: How Govt Has Been Stealing 98.5% of Your Money Since 1971 | Episode 2 of 12They've been robbing you blind for over 50 years, and most people don't even realize it's happening.
In this explosive Episode 2 of The Big Print series, Harvard-educated venture capitalist Lawrence Lepard exposes the greatest wealth transfer in human history with host Matty Ice. Since Nixon took America off the gold standard in 1971, the top 1% have seized control of 92% of America's wealth while the bottom 50% have been treading water for three decades.
🔥 SHOCKING REVELATIONS IN THIS EPISODE:
• Your dollar has lost 98.5% of its purchasing power since 1971
• The government changed inflation calculations in the 1980s to steal f...2025-05-2254 minCypherPunk’dThe Big Print Series: Why Fixing the Money is the Only Way to Fix the World | Episode 1 of 12Welcome to the debut of our Cypherpunk’d series: a deep dive into Lawrence Lepard’s urgent and eye-opening book, The Big Print. In this premiere episode, we explore Larry’s personal journey from gold investor to outspoken monetary reform advocate. Learn why he believes the broken monetary system is the root of nearly every major crisis in society—from housing affordability to endless wars—and why Bitcoin and sound money principles are the peaceful solution.
💡 Topics Covered:
• Why Larry wrote The Big Print
• 2008 bailouts and moral hazard
• Fourth Turning cycles & systemic collapse
• The rise of i...2025-05-2053 minCypherPunk’dFreedom, Fiat & F-Bombs: Bitcoin Ben Unloads on America’s FutureIn this unfiltered, no-holds-barred episode of Cyberpunk'd, we welcome Bitcoin Ben — Florida’s wildest truck driver/comedian, entrepreneur, and one of Bitcoin's loudest advocates. Ben is known for his unapologetic rants, hilarious analogies, and fiery libertarian views. He’s part comedian, part prophet, and 100% original.
We talk about:
Why Ben believes Trump is recapitalizing America through Bitcoin
How the poor will "eat the rich" if the financial system isn’t fixed
The real story behind Ben's journey from truck driving to crypto stardom
Why freedom must come before Bitcoin, or we’re...2025-05-141h 16
Runway PodCRE Crash vs. Bitcoin Boom: Financial Experts Predict Monetary Reset | The Runway Ep 20Join Matty Ice and financial experts Larry Lepard, Craig Shapiro, and Scott Anderson for an insightful discussion on The Runway podcast. Bitcoin's revolutionary impact, the true cost of Trump's DOGE initiative, and the future monetary reset are explored alongside commercial real estate's dramatic decline. Discover why experts believe a 94% CRE value drop mirrors what Bitcoin will do to fiat currency. Larry shares insights from his book "The Big Print" about economic changes ahead and discusses the implications of Fed policies.
Plus, find out how to win tickets to Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas and Bitcoin Day Tampa!2025-05-011h 48Runway PodMusk and Besant SHOUTING MATCH, Eric Trump: 'I'm ALL IN on Crypto', AOC Caught Flying Private & Bitcoin Booms | Runway Ep 19Today's explosive episode of The Runway breaks down the reported West Wing shouting match between Elon Musk and Scott Besant that's shaking up Washington. The panel explains why this heated debate shows the Trump administration's "team of rivals" approach is working perfectly to drive innovation and policy discussions.
Eric Trump delivers a passionate declaration that cryptocurrency is "reinventing our antiquated financial system" after experiencing banking censorship firsthand. SEC Chair Paul Atkins sends shockwaves through the crypto industry by pledging a "rational, coherent approach" to digital assets regulation, signaling the end of the regulatory war.
Michael...2025-04-241h 47Runway PodChina's Trade Advantage | COVID Lab Leak | MS-13 Deportation | Bitcoin's New Path | The Runway Ep 18In this episode of The Runway, we dive into explosive revelations about US-China economic relations, unpacking Kevin O'Leary's candid take on why the playing field isn't level.
From unfair business practices to compliance issues, we examine how Chinese companies gain advantages their American counterparts don't have.
Plus, we explore breaking news on the COVID lab leak findings, discuss a controversial deportation case that's dividing Washington, and analyze what Bitcoin's changing market correlation signals for sovereign investment strategies.
Join Matty Ice, GDK, Alessandro, and Jeff as we break down what's really happening in global ma...2025-04-192h 03CypherPunk’dHow Blockchain Is Saving Truckers 90% on Predatory Payment Fees | Todd ZieglerYour essential CRYPTO FREEDOM WATCH roundup for April 15, 2025. Get the latest on El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption challenges, with only 11% of registered firms operational.
Learn how a crypto CEO lost $100K in a sophisticated Zoom scam, and why Homeland Security is investigating Anchorage Digital.
We also cover Strive Asset Management challenging Intuit's anti-Bitcoin policies, EOS rebranding to Vaulta for Web3 banking, the SEC's surprising new crypto-friendly task force under Hester Peirce, Canada's innovative Solana ETFs with staking capabilities, and COTI's privacy Layer 2 protocol launch.
Stay informed on today's most significant crypto developments in under 10 m...2025-04-1843 minCypherPunk’dYour VPN is Spying on You: Bitcoin Core Dev Exposes the Truth - Carl DongIn this eye-opening episode of Cypherpunk'd, we sit down with Carl Dong, former Bitcoin Core developer and founder of Obscura VPN, who exposes the dirty secrets of the VPN industry.
Carl shares his journey from escaping China's Great Firewall to becoming one of Bitcoin Core's top five contributors. Learn how traditional VPNs are essentially "toxic waste" collectors of your personal data, and why he's building a revolutionary two-hop system that physically CANNOT track your online activity.
Discover:
- Why Carl calls user data "toxic waste" and how it creates massive liability
- The...2025-04-101h 23CypherPunk’dIndustrial Waste in Your Drinking Water? How Local Activism Defeated CDC Funding & Removed FluorideIn this powerful episode, Matty sits down with Scott Kiley—a former industrial CEO turned health freedom warrior. After spending 40+ years engineering and rebuilding global-scale industrial machines (including the invention of Amazon’s curbside recyclable padded mailer), Scott pivoted into advocacy following the COVID-19 mandates that shook the world.
Key topics discussed:
• Scott's entrepreneurial journey and business insights from 40+ years in industrial machinery
• How COVID awakened him to government overreach and launched his health freedom advocacy
• His successful campaign to remove fluoride from water supplies across 19 Florida municipalities
• The concerning lack of accountability in public he...2025-04-041h 47CypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: The Perfect Tax System | Episode 13 of 13In this epic conclusion to The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby reveals the blueprint for the ideal tax system, drawing powerful lessons from Hong Kong's remarkable success story.
🔍 Discover why less is truly more in taxation:
- Why Hong Kong became the world's fastest-growing economy with NO natural resources
- The ancient tradition of the "tithe" and why 10-15% tax rates create more prosperity than 50%
- How lower, simpler taxes actually generate MORE government revenue
- The shocking truth about property taxes: how they penalize productivity and entrepreneurship
- Why government spe...2025-04-0133 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: How Data & AI Are Reshaping Taxation | Episode 12 of 13In the latest episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby explores how governments are using AI and big data to revolutionize tax collection while digital economies make traditional taxation increasingly difficult.
🔍 Discover the growing tension between technology and taxation:
- How AI and big data are becoming the tax collector's most powerful tools
- Why electronic invoicing systems in countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Italy signal a new era of tax surveillance
- The frightening reality of predictive tax analytics that can flag discrepancies between your lifestyle and tax declarations
- Why...2025-03-2942 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: Digital Nomads & Borderless Money | Episode 11 of 13In this forward-looking episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby explores how the rapidly evolving digital economy and crypto are fundamentally challenging government taxation powers and reshaping our future.
Discover eye-opening insights about the changing nature of work and taxation:
- Why digital nomads (projected to reach 1 billion by 2035) pose an existential threat to traditional taxation
- How tech giants like Google, Apple, and Facebook employ a fraction of the workers that traditional companies do while generating vastly more wealth
- The impossibility of effectively taxing borderless digital businesses and why international...2025-03-2638 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: How Governments Silently Rob You | Episode 10 of 13In this eye-opening episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby reveals the most insidious forms of taxation that operate in plain sight - debt and inflation - and how they're silently draining your wealth without you even noticing.
Herbert Hoover warned: "Blessed are the young for they shall inherit the national debt." Discover the shocking truth about how our financial system is designed to hide the most devastating forms of wealth confiscation:
- Why national debt is truly "taxation without representation" (Britain only finished paying WWI debts in 2015!)
- How US debt doubled...2025-03-2225 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: How Hitler, Banks & Nations Fought for Wealth | Episode 9 of 13In this riveting episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby reveals the extraordinary story of how the Nazis systematically looted central bank gold reserves across conquered Europe - and the desperate attempts to keep national wealth from falling into Hitler's hands.
This eye-opening exploration uncovers dramatic historical events rarely taught in schools:
- How Nazi forces marched directly to central banks on the same day as invasion
- The incredible journey of Polish gold as it fled across 7 countries to escape capture
- Why Czechoslovakia's clever gold transfer strategy still failed to...2025-03-2045 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: The Birth of Big Government | Episode 8 of 13Join us with author Dominic Frisby as we explore how world wars transformed taxation from a burden on the wealthy few to a reality for every citizen. Discover how government grew from consuming just 10% of GDP in 1900 to becoming the dominant economic force we know today.
This eye-opening episode reveals historical facts rarely taught in schools:
- How friendly societies provided welfare before government took over
- The dramatic rise of income tax during WWI and WWII (from 13 million to 50 million Americans)
- How Disney and Hollywood were enlisted to make tax payment seem...2025-03-1726 minRunway PodFed vs. Trump, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve & Social Security Reform | Runway Ep 16In this thought-provoking discussion, we break down Craig Shapiro's analysis of the Federal Reserve's stance amid Trump administration policies. Is the Fed put gone? How will market uncertainty play out? We dive into inflation data showing surprising trends and debate whether the Fed should cut rates sooner rather than later.
We also explore David Freeberg's revolutionary proposal to transform Social Security by investing in equities instead of treasuries - a change that could have multiplied the current $2.7T balance to over $15T. Could Bitcoin be part of this solution?
The conversation shifts to major crypto...2025-03-152h 20CypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: How Tariffs Caused the Civil War | Episode 7 of 13Join us with author Dominic Frisby as we expose how taxation and tariffs—not just slavery—drove the Southern states to secession. Learn how the North's increasingly aggressive tariff policies forced the South to pay 75% of federal taxes while receiving little in return, creating economic tensions that Lincoln refused to resolve.
This episode reveals shocking historical facts rarely taught in schools:
- How Abraham Lincoln prioritized revenue collection over peaceful resolution
- The South's willingness to abolish slavery to gain independence from Britain
- Why Fort Sumter was targeted as a strategic tax collection poin...2025-03-1443 minRunway PodUnraveling EU Savings Confiscation, Trump's Economic Strategy & Web3's Future | The RunwayWelcome to another episode of The Runway Pod where we dive deep into Web3, crypto, current events, and politics. In this episode, Matty Ice is joined by Jeff Chirino (@jeffchirino on all platforms) to analyze the most important crypto and economic developments happening right now.
🔥 Key topics covered:
• The European Commission's alarming plan to mobilize €10 trillion of citizen savings for EU defense - why this highlights Bitcoin's importance as "freedom money"
• Trump's economic strategy: How strategic market volatility and tariffs could lead to lower interest rates, debt refinancing, and a deflationary boom
2025-03-132h 14CypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: How the Richest Families Controlled Nations | Episode 6 of 13Discover the fascinating connection between war, debt, and the rise of income tax that built the fortunes of history's wealthiest banking families.
In this episode, we explore how legendary financiers like Fugger the Rich and Nathan Rothschild amassed incredible wealth by financing wars and manipulating markets. Learn about Rothschild's cunning strategy after the Battle of Waterloo that crashed the British bond market and made him one of history's richest men.
We also uncover the surprising origins of income tax - from its medieval beginnings under Henry IV to its modern implementation during the Napoleonic Wars. F...2025-03-1129 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: Tax Wars That Created Nations | Episode 5 of 13In this compelling fifth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice continues his enlightening conversation with Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," exploring how taxation sparked the formation of modern nation-states including Britain, America, and France.
📖 In this episode:
- Dominic delves into how the English Civil War fundamentally shifted power from the Crown to Parliament through tax disputes, leading to the execution of King Charles I and ending the divine right of kings.
- Discover how poorly implemented British taxes on American colonies sparked the American Revolution, establishing the principle of "no taxation without representation."...2025-03-0839 minRunway PodTrump’s Bitcoin Stance, White House Crypto Summit, Spicy X Takes & Debunking Rachel MaddowIn this explosive episode, we dive deep into the evolving cryptocurrency landscape under the Trump administration. While Trump may not grasp all the nuances of Bitcoin and crypto, he's strategically aligned himself with experts who do understand the technology's revolutionary potential.
We break down the highlights from the White House Crypto Summit, analyzing key policies and their potential impact on digital assets. The discussion examines Bitcoin's role as "digital gold" with its fixed supply of 21 million coins and why there's a strategic advantage for nations creating Bitcoin reserves.
Our analysis reveals ho...2025-03-082h 14Runway PodTrump's Economic Strategy: Short-Term Pain for Long-Term Gain | Bitcoin's Role in America's FutureIn this episode of The Runway, todays hosts Nick C, Craig Shapiro, and Jeff Chirino dive deep into the Trump administration's economic policies and how they're reshaping America's financial landscape. Craig offers expert analysis on why the current market volatility is intentional - a necessary correction to combat inflation and rebuild America's manufacturing base.
Key topics include:
- How Trump's tariff policies aim to bring manufacturing back to America
- Why the administration appears to be engineering a market correction now to set up growth later
- The growing role of Bitcoin in America's...2025-03-061h 59CypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: The Peasants' Revolt | Episode 4 of 13In this compelling fourth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice is joined once again by Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," to explore the profound impacts of the Black Death on tax systems and the formation of modern states.
📖 In this episode:
- Dominic provides expert insights into how the Black Death reshaped the economic and social structures of Europe through changes in tax policy and labor dynamics.
- Learn about the unexpected ways these historical shifts prompted the rise of modern nation-states and influenced global tax structures.
- Discover the intriguing connections between tax...2025-03-0645 minCypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: Death, Taxes, or Islam | Episode 3 of 13In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, Matty and Dominic Frisby explore the fascinating untold tax stories behind the world's major religions. Discover how Muhammad's brilliant tax exemption strategy helped Islam conquer vast territories in just 30 years, why Christianity replaced pagan religions across Europe, and how taxation shaped the founding stories of Judaism.
Learn about the powerful connection between religion, taxation, and control throughout human history. From Moses leading the first tax exiles out of Egypt to Jesus being crucified for sedition against Roman tax collectors, we reveal how tax policies have often determined the fate o...2025-03-0342 minRunway PodEurope's Crypto Crackdown, Government Waste Exposed & Bitcoin Standard vs Gold | The RunwayIn this eye-opening episode of "The Runway," we expose the shocking new restrictions on cryptocurrency transfers in Europe. Join our panel as we discuss how Coinbase is now blocking transfers to anyone but yourself and requiring proof of ownership for self-custodial wallets.
🔥 KEY TOPICS:
- Europe's aggressive crypto regulations and what it means for users worldwide
- The truth about KYC checks being used to delay and control your funds
- Why exchanges are demanding proof of source of funds from 10+ years ago
- How these restrictions compare to traditional banking controls
- T...2025-02-271h 26CypherPunk’dThe Daylight Robbery Series: The Hidden History of Taxation | Episode 1 of 13Uncover the shocking truth about taxation that schools never teach you! From window taxes that changed architecture for centuries to Hong Kong's economic miracle, this episode with Dominic Frisby, author of Daylight Robbery, reveals how the entire course of civilization has been shaped by taxation and rebellion against it.
Dominic masterfully explains the hidden power dynamics behind taxation, showing how every revolution in history has been a response to tax injustice. Learn how the "art of taxation consists of plucking the goose to obtain the most feathers with the least possible hissing" - and why there's so...2025-02-2757 minCypherPunk’dUS $8 Trillion War Spending & Debt Crisis Exposed: Are We Headed for a Monetary Reset? | Lepard & FrisbyIs the United States technically bankrupt? In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, host Matty Ice sits down with two financial heavyweights to discuss our looming sovereign debt crisis.
Lawrence Lepard, author of the new book "The Big Print," breaks down how America spent $8 trillion on Middle East wars since 2001, creating an unsustainable debt burden while veterans struggle and defense contractors profit. Meanwhile, British comedian and financial author Dominic Frisby offers a shocking comparison: if you think America's situation is bad, the UK and Western Europe are in far worse shape.
Our guests explore:
• Why th...2025-02-251h 44Runway PodEpstein List Update, Crypto Regulation, Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks & More | The RunwayJoin host Matty Ice and guests as they dive deep into pressing current events and emerging global issues. In this episode, we explore the complexities of potential Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, discuss Trump's announcement about auditing Fort Knox's gold reserves, and examine concerning developments in international privacy rights. The panel breaks down Marco Rubio's revealing comments about Ukraine diplomacy, analyzes the implications of Apple's privacy tool changes in the UK, and debates the future of quantum computing's impact on digital security.
Key topics:
- Analysis of diplomatic solutions for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Fort Knox gold...2025-02-221h 51Runway PodTrump, Musk & The Great American Reset: Is The Nation Ready For The Truth?A revealing conversation about America's future and its readiness for unprecedented transparency. Join Matty Ice, Craig Shapiro, and Dominic Frisby as we explore:
• Why exposing long-held secrets might strengthen America rather than destabilize it
• The emerging role of tech leaders in driving systemic change
• How trade policies, tariffs, and economic reforms could reshape the global order
• The significance of peaceful revolution vs traditional power transitions
• Analysis of gold, currency markets, and potential financial system changes
Special focus on the unique partnership between Trump and Musk, and how their combined efforts might be catalyz...2025-02-181h 36Runway PodAbu Dhabi's $436M Bitcoin Buy, Bonds Revolution, Gold vs BTC, & Meme Coin Truth Bombs | RunwayJoin us for a deep dive into the future of Bitcoin adoption as we analyze Abu Dhabi's groundbreaking $436 million Bitcoin investment. Featuring renowned Bitcoin author Dominic Frisby, we explore:
• How sovereign wealth funds are reshaping Bitcoin's institutional landscape
• Why Bitcoin started with retail investors - unlike traditional assets
• The emerging Bitcoin credit era and its implications
• Revolutionary new Bitcoin-backed financial products
• Why HODLers are extending their average hold time to 5+ years
• The transformation of Bitcoin from digital gold to pristine collateral
Special guests include Bob Burnett and CJ Konstantinos, offering unique insig...2025-02-172h 43Runway Pod69 Minutes: Unpacking USAID Fraud, Education Crisis, and Crypto's FutureIn this explosive episode of The Runway, we dive deep into the shocking revelations about USAID and government spending that have everyone talking. Join us as we break down:
• The stunning discoveries about how taxpayer dollars are being used to fund media organizations and influence operations
• Breaking down the real numbers: How a tiny fraction of the federal budget exposed massive waste
• Inside look at the Department of Education's declining performance despite increased spending
• Special discussion on Coinbase's growing influence in the financial sector
• Latest updates on Trump's potential strategic Bitcoin reserve plans
• Excl...2025-02-081h 19Runway PodTrump's Tariffs Explained: How Wall Street's Pain Could Save Main Street | The Fed's Hidden AgendaIs America's economy rigged against the middle class? In this deep dive, we explore how Trump's controversial tariff policies could actually help rebalance the economy for working Americans. While Wall Street panics over NAFTA tensions, we uncover why short-term market pain might be necessary for long-term economic healing.
Key topics covered:
- Why tariffs might be the "forest fire" our economy needs
- How the Federal Reserve's "non-political" decisions actually favor the wealthy
- The growing wealth inequality crisis (3 people now own more than half of America)
- Why letting markets naturally correct...2025-02-072h 19Runway PodExposing Government Corruption, Crypto Policy & AI Control | Runway Roundtable🚨 Who really holds the power in 2025? This deep-dive discussion uncovers the biggest political, financial, and technological shifts shaping the world today.
From government corruption and reckless spending to AI censorship, crypto regulation, and border security, we break down the most critical issues you need to know.
📌 Key Topics Covered:
💰 Government Spending & Corruption – $50M in Gaza aid, IRS waste, and the growing U.S. budget crisis.
🗣 Censorship & Free Speech – RFK Jr. on "conspiracies" that turned out true & the legal warfare against political opponents.
🌍 Foreign Relations & Border Sec...2025-02-011h 25CypherPunk’dBitcoin Mining in 2025: Price Moves Faster Than Hashrate | Blockware CRO Danny CondonJoin Danny Condon, Chief Revenue Officer at Blockware Solutions, for an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin mining economics and what's ahead in 2025. With experience managing over 300,000 mining rigs, Danny explains key concepts every investor should understand.
Key insights:
- The fundamental disconnect between Bitcoin price movement and mining infrastructure
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