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Bitcoin‑Backed Preferreds Challenge T‑Bills

Bitcoin‑Backed Preferreds Challenge T‑Bills

The July 23, 2025 episode of MSTR True North explains MicroStrategy could withstand an 88% Bitcoin drawdown while expanding its 67,770‑coin treasury. STRC is a new zero‑duration preferred, positioning it as a rival to short‑dated Treasuries.

AI Agents, Energy Bottlenecks, and Bitcoin Rails

AI Agents, Energy Bottlenecks, and Bitcoin Rails

In a July 10, 2025 Real Vision episode, macro investor Jordi Visser and host Raoul Pal argue that rapidly proliferating AI agents - hungry for chips and electricity - will displace mid-tier white-collar jobs and redirect trillions toward data-center infrastructure.

From Multisig to Macro: Secure Custody & Bitcoin Collateral

From Multisig to Macro: Secure Custody & Bitcoin Collateral

The April 22 2025 episode of Bitfluencers pod features Peter Dunworth discussing how collaborative multisig, UTXO hygiene, and Layer-2 rails are turning Bitcoin into prime global collateral and reshaping custody norms.

Federal Endorsement Ignites Bitcoin’s Institutional Flywheel

Federal Endorsement Ignites Bitcoin’s Institutional Flywheel

The April 22, 2025 episode of the David Lin Podcast features Michael Saylor explaining how White House and Treasury actions reposition Bitcoin as a federally favored reserve asset.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition and Income Strategy

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition and Income Strategy

The April 16, 2025 episode of New Foundations pod features Dan Hillery explaining MicroStrategy’s multi‑vehicle approach—equity issuances, convertible bonds, and preferred stocks—to stack Bitcoin while generating income via covered‑call strategies.

Treasury BitBonds: Lower Costs, Upside Exposure

Treasury BitBonds: Lower Costs, Upside Exposure

The April 16, 2025 episode of the Bitcoin Magazine pod features Andrew Hohns proposing BitBonds as a U.S. Treasury issuance integrating Bitcoin collateral.

Historical Insights and Bitcoin's Digital Transformation

Historical Insights and Bitcoin's Digital Transformation

The February 07, 2023 episode of The Bitcoin Standard featured Sir Niall Ferguson delving into the contingencies of World War One, war finance mechanisms, and the evolution from the gold standard to modern digital money.