TRACE MAYER: The New Monetary Order and the Fall of Fiat | Bitcoin Backstage

The U.S. government is running it hot — and Bitcoin may be the only exit.In episode 10 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the Bitcoin Policy Institute team — Executive Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen — break down what just happened with the Big Beautiful Bill and why it matters for Bitcoin, inflation, and America’s fiscal future.They dive into the last-minute push to pass pro-Bitcoin tax reform (including the de minimis exemption and mining tax fixes), explain why it failed, and assess the rising importance of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) as the next key battleground.The episode also explores deep tensions within the Republican coalition, how Bitcoin fits into U.S. national security priorities, and what the growing demand for stablecoins reveals about where the monetary system is headed.🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 – The U.S. Is Running It Hot: Fiscal Dominance Explained01:00 – Behind the Scenes at the Bitcoin Policy Summit05:00 – Strategic Bitcoin Reserve & Leaked “Accumulation Plan”08:00 – Why the Big Beautiful Bill Matters for Bitcoin12:30 – What Killed the De Minimis Tax Fix?17:00 – Mining Tax Reform & Wash Sale Loopholes21:00 – Why the Crypto Lobby Failed in DC26:00 – GOP Factions, Elon vs. Trump, and Bitcoin’s Role31:30 – The Real Bitcoin Priorities: BRCA and Privacy36:00 – What’s Next: Senate Market Structure Bill & Regulatory Outlook41:00 – Final Thoughts: Bitcoin, Inflation & the Next Political Chapter#BitcoinPolicyHour #BigBeautifulBill #FiscalDominance #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinLegislation #CryptoTax #DeMinimis #BRCA #BitcoinRegulation #FiscalDominance #DigitalAssets #BitcoinSummit #Stablecoins #BitcoinAndCongress #BitcoinMining #CryptoLobby #BitcoinReserve #SatoshiVision #BitcoinBackstage #BitcoinNews #MatthewPines #ZackShapiro

In this explosive episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Trace Mayer—early Bitcoin investor, creator of Proof of Keys, and one of the earliest Bitcoin bloggers—returns to the spotlight to dissect the past, present, and future of Bitcoin. Interviewed live at the Bitcoin Conference by Isabella Santos, Mayer drops hard truths about central banking, strategic reserves, proof of keys, and the global monetary shift already underway.From dissecting the fractional reserve system to revealing what really happened during the Blocksize Wars, Mayer also explains why Bitcoin is outperforming gold, how the U.S. might use BTC as a reserve asset, and what’s holding back its evolution as a medium of exchange. This is Bitcoin history, macro insight, and monetary rebellion all in one.💥 SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉 https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine💥 DON’T SELL YOUR BITCOIN — BORROW AGAINST IT WITH SALT LENDING 💥👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-SALT-LendingConnect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg3Connect with Trace Mayer on X: https://x.com/TraceMayerChapters:00:00 - Intro: Proof of Keys & Bank Run Origin Story01:30 - Bitcoin's Rise Since the $1 Era03:10 - Bitcoin as Financial Nuclear Reactor04:30 - Gold Market Manipulation & Central Bank Shenanigans06:00 - China's Secret Gold Strategy07:00 - Gold vs. Bitcoin: Global Monetary Contenders12:30 - The Blocksize Wars: Explained from the Inside15:00 - How Roger Ver and Greg Maxwell Clashed17:30 - Trace on Governance, Tribalism & Testing Innovation25:00 - U.S. Custodying BTC: Armory & The Marshals Story28:00 - Bitcoin's Role in a New Monetary Order29:30 - Hard Take: Innovation vs. Ossification30:30 - Closing Thoughts with Trace Mayer#BitcoinBackstage #TraceMayer #ProofOfKeys #BitcoinReserve #MonetaryPolicy #GoldVsBitcoin #BitcoinConference2025 #BitcoinTreasury #DigitalGold #BitcoinNetworkEffects #IsabellaSantos #BTCInnovation #CryptoRegulation #BitcoinGovernance

What happens when Bitcoin grows from $2 trillion to $10 trillion? In this special edition of Bitcoin Policy Hour recorded in Washington, DC, BPI Exec. Director Matthew Pines and Head of Policy Zack Shapiro break down how Bitcoin's exponential monetization is forcing a re-architecture of political and economic power in real time.They dive into:- Why policymakers are finally paying attention to Bitcoin- How AI, quantum computing, and global instability intersect with BTC policy- What a $10T Bitcoin means for U.S. national security and global influence- The legislative battlefield ahead (Clarity Act, market structure bills, non-custodial dev protections)- How BPI is building the next generation of Bitcoin policy leaders in D.C.Chapters:00:00 - Intro: From the Bitcoin Policy Summit in DC04:00 - Why Bitcoin touches every policy domain06:00 - National security and dual-use tech with Patrick Witt09:00 - Government’s evolving view on Bitcoin10:30 - Balancing privacy, surveillance & freedom12:00 - Private intel conversations on Bitcoin geopolitics15:45 - What’s next for BPI in 202516:50 - Stablecoins, Clarity Act, and legislative strategy18:30 - Strategic outlook: quantum, AI & China22:00 - Lightning, AGI, and machine-to-machine payments25:20 - Preparing for a $5–10T Bitcoin market28:00 - Bitcoin’s monetization: who leads and why it matters🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://x.com/btcpolicyorg#BitcoinPolicy #BitcoinMonetization #BTC10Trillion #CryptoRegulation #NationalSecurity #DigitalAssets #QuantumBitcoin #BitcoinAndAI #BitcoinFuture #ClarityAct #BitcoinStrategy #WashingtonDC #BitcoinPolicyHour #BPI #BitcoinPolicyInstitute

Bitcoin iconoclast and prophet Max Keiser joins Isabella Santos at Bitcoin 2025 to discuss his mission to spread Bitcoin nationhood across Latin America—starting with El Salvador and now Panama.He breaks down the dual strategy of top-down political coordination and bottom-up grassroots revolution, and outlines the game theory that compels sovereigns to adopt Bitcoin. Keiser warns of a looming corporate credit bubble in Bitcoin treasury strategy and explains why Japan’s 10-year bond yield is the domino to watch. He ends with a fiery call to embrace Bitcoin as a spiritual force to unfuck money—literally our “last chance.”💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazineChapters:00:00 - El Salvador to Panama03:00 - The Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption06:00 - The Corporate Treasury Risk08:00 - Bitcoin and Debt Blowup12:00 - Bond Market Collapse Path14:00 - $850K Bitcoin Thesis15:30 - Decentralization vs. Corporate Control19:00 - Fear vs. Love20:00 - The Bitcoin Singularity22:00 - Bitcoin’s Final Boss: Fear23:00 - God, Bitcoin & Humanity#BitcoinNation #MaxKeiser #Bitcoin2025 #PanamaBitcoin #ElSalvadorBitcoin #BitcoinGameTheory #BitcoinTreasury #GlobalReset #BitcoinSpirituality #BitcoinInvestment #BitcoinBackstage #IsabellaSantos

In episode 6 of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Pierre Rochard sits down with Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, for a wide-ranging and high-signal discussion on the emerging wave of Bitcoin treasury strategy companies.Thorn breaks down the mechanics of Strategy's (formerly MicroStrategy) success, the role of financial engineering, and how Michael Saylor created a model that's difficult—if not impossible—for others to replicate. He introduces the concept of a "great filter" facing the next generation of Bitcoin-focused public companies: only a few will pass through it.⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by Ledn, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!Chapters:00:00 – Pierre Rochard & Alex Thorn at the BPI Summit01:45 – From MicroStrategy to MetaPlanet: Bitcoin treasury strategies emerge04:10 – Shareholder value, buybacks, and Bitcoin: shifting capital allocation06:00 – Why miners are becoming treasury companies09:00 – Financial engineering behind Sailor’s success11:00 – Can others replicate MicroStrategy’s playbook?12:30 – The coming saturation of corporate Bitcoin strategies14:00 – Why Bitcoin is unlike any commodity15:30 – IPO window and reverse mergers for crypto firms16:15 – Where we are in the 2025 Bitcoin market cycle17:30 – Why long-term holders are anchoring this cycle21:15 – Final thoughts: retail is still sleeping on Bitcoin🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Alex Thorn on X: https://x.com/intangiblecoins🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre#Bitcoin #AlexThorn #BitcoinforCorporations #Markets #Investing #PierreRochard #Saylor #BitcoinTreasury #MicroStrategy #btcetf #GalaxyDigital #MSTR #CryptoFinance #corporatebitcoin DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the geopolitical chessboard is being redrawn—and Bitcoin is in the middle of it. In episode 8 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, BPI's Exec. Director Matthew Pines, Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, and Associate Zack Cohen break down the strategic implications of Middle East conflict, AI-driven warfare, and Bitcoin’s emergence as a neutral asset in an unstable world.From Palantir’s battlefield AI to the future of U.S. involvement and regime change, this is the episode for anyone trying to understand how monetary policy and military power intersect in 2025.⭐ Join top policymakers, technologists, and Bitcoin thinkers at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit, June 25–26 in Washington, D.C.Get 21% off with code "BTCPOLICYHOUR" 💥🎟️ https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit?coupon=BTCPOLICYHOURChapters:00:00 - Intro01:30 - Framing the Israel-Iran Conflict05:45 - Israel’s Precision Strikes Explained10:10 - Trump’s Role and Red Lines14:30 - Iran’s Nuclear Program in Focus18:50 - AI-Powered War & Palantir Systems24:40 - Drones, Kill Chains & Strategic Surprise29:00 - How China and Taiwan Fit In34:15 - Does Bitcoin Actually Reduce War?39:00 - The Sovereign Stack: AI, Energy, Bitcoin44:20 - Global Conflict, Global Bargaining49:00 - Final Thoughts & Future Scenarios#BitcoinInWartime #IsraelIranConflict #AIWarfare #BitcoinPolicy #Geopolitics #TrumpMiddleEast #PalantirAI #DigitalGold #MiddleEastCrisis #BitcoinMagazine

On Episode 5 of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, Pierre Rochard is joined by Garrett Johnston of Marsh to explore how Bitcoin can radically transform the insurance industry. From the trillions in insurance float to the fiduciary risks of ignoring Bitcoin, this episode uncovers the hidden forces shaping treasury strategy, litigation risk, and D&O coverage in the age of BTC.Garrett breaks down the disconnect between Bitcoin-native firms and traditional insurance carriers, and explains why a failure to adopt Bitcoin may soon be seen as a breach of fiduciary duty. Essential viewing for corporate leaders, CFOs, risk managers, and Bitcoin-aligned executives.Chapters:00:00:00 Fiduciary Duty & Bitcoin 00:04:30 Garrett’s Insurance Journey 00:09:00 Bitcoin’s Disconnect with Insurance 00:13:30 Institutional Misunderstanding of BTC 00:18:00 Insurance Float & Melting Ice Cubes 00:22:30 Litigation and Inflation Risks 00:27:00 Bitcoin's Role in Corporate Risk 00:31:30 Misconceptions about BTC & FTX 00:36:00 MicroStrategy’s Legal Landscape00:40:30 Future of Governance & Communication 🔶 Learn more about Bitcoin for Corporations and join our Network: https://b.tc/corporations🔶 Connect with Garrett Johnston on X: https://x.com/garrettoj🔶 Connect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre⭐ This episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show is sponsored by LEDN, a leading provider of Bitcoin-backed loans.👉 Visit their website at https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more!#BitcoinForCorporations #BitcoinTreasury #BTC #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinInsurance #BitcoinStrategy #PierreRochard #GarrettJohnston #Strategy #MSTR #DNOInsurance #Legal #Insurance #BitcoinAdoption #bitcoinmagazine DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin for Corporations, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Backstage at Bitcoin 2025, Isabella Santos sits down with Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor for a riveting discussion on Bitcoin’s exponential adoption, sovereign strategies, and the next phase of digital finance.Saylor breaks down Strategy's groundbreaking 42-42 Capital Plan, his thoughts on Bitcoin as a “truth virus,” and why Satoshi remains his most influential mentor. From geopolitical monetary shifts to Bitcoin-backed credit markets, this is a must-watch for anyone serious about the future of money.Chapters:00:00 – Intro01:26 – Bitcoin goes nation-state 05:00 – Bitcoin as viral truth 06:10 – Bitcoin’s anti-fragile nature 07:30 – Fold 07:45 – What is the 42/42 plan? 10:15 – Digital capital explained 12:20 – Global bond market strategy 14:55 – Institutional capital flows 15:45 – Investor constraints 18:00 – Proof of reserves critique 19:20 – Why Bitcoin is global 20:25 – Saylor’s hottest BTC take 💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine#MichaelSaylor #Strategy #Bitcoin2025 #Bitcoin #BitcoinBackstage #IsabellaSantos #MicroStrategy #BTC #BitcoinConference #BitcoinTreasury #Satoshi #BitcoinAdoption #CryptoFinance #SoundMoney #BitcoinBackedBonds #42Plan #BitcoinStrategy #DigitalGold

In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, host Isabella Santos breaks down the boldest idea yet for U.S. Bitcoin accumulation: converting revalued gold certificates into a strategic Bitcoin reserve—without raising the national debt.Featuring exclusive clips from Senator Cynthia Lummis and Bo Hines, this episode dives into the White House's evolving Bitcoin policy, the implications of budget-neutral stacking, and what it all means for you.Then, Isabella goes backstage with Brian Harrington of Fold to explore how Americans can build their own "digital Fort Knox" by stacking sats daily with Bitcoin rewards. As the U.S. inches toward sovereign Bitcoin adoption, individuals don’t have to wait.Chapters00:20 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Trump’s SBR law01:00 – Lummis proposes gold revaluation to buy Bitcoin01:45 – Explaining the $42/oz gold loophole03:00 – Bo Hines: “You want as much as you can possibly accumulate”04:00 – Why this is the new space race04:45 – Why you shouldn’t wait for Congress05:15 – Meet Fold: stacking sats with your everyday spending06:00 – Brian Harrington on building your own SBR07:10 – Fold rewards vs. credit card points08:00 – Cold storage, Lightning withdrawals, and user autonomy08:45 – Fold’s vision for Bitcoin financial services💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#Bitcoin #BTC #StrategicReserve #BitcoinBackstage #CynthiaLummis #BoHines #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinVsDollar

In this premiere episode of The Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard, CEO of the Bitcoin Bond Company, explains how Bitcoin is transforming modern corporate finance.Coming off the heels of the landmark Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 event co-hosted by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), this episode delivers a masterclass on why Bitcoin is being adopted by leading firms around the globe—from Japan’s Metaplanet to America's fastest-growing Bitcoin treasuries.We explore the corporate Bitcoin flywheel, examine the MSTR strategy, and analyze global adoption trends including sovereign wealth funds and newly public firms like 21, Strive, and Nakamoto.Whether you're a CFO, institutional allocator, or strategist, this show is your front-row seat to the future of finance.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Speculative Attack Thesis01:00 – Meet Your Host: Pierre Rochard02:45 – Challenges Facing CFOs Today05:00 – Bitcoin as a Balance Sheet Solution09:30 – Bitcoin’s Monetary Policy & Technical Reliability17:00 – Structuring Financial Products Around Bitcoin24:00 – Bitcoin vs. Gold, Real Estate & Global Assets28:00 – Corporate Demand is Outpacing Bitcoin’s Supply29:30 – Strategy’s Convertible Bond Model39:00 – The Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Flywheel42:00 – Global Case Studies: Metaplanet, Blockchain Group, 21, Strive, Nakamoto45:30 – What’s Next: Guests, Metrics, and the Road AheadFollow Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreFollow Bitcoin for Corporations on X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsFollow Spencer Nichols on X: https://x.com/DeSpencer_👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring top executives, policymakers, and fund managers reshaping balance sheets with Bitcoin.🔗 Learn more at: https://b.tc/corporations🟠 JOIN US for the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium at Bitcoin 2025 May 27th in Las Vegas, NV!👉 https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025Read more about "The Bitcoin for Corporations Show" in Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/bitcoin-magazine-launches-the-bitcoin-for-corporations-show-hosted-by-pierre-rochard-ceo-of-the-bitcoin-bond-company#BitcoinForCorporations #CorporateFinance #PierreRochard #BitcoinTreasury #MicroStrategy #Metaplanet #BitcoinETF #ConvertibleBonds #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinVolatility #BitcoinCapitalMarkets #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinStrategy #CFOInsights #MSTR #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinShow #CryptoFinance