The German Bitcoin Advantage: aifinyo CEO Garry Krugljakow | BFC Ep. 20

For the first time, Bitcoin is no longer being pushed into a corner in Washington. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Stephen Pollock break down the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and what it signals for U.S. policy. From the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to market structure legislation, this conversation shows how far the Overton window has shifted.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin’s Biggest Win of 202501:46 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Changed Everything02:46 – Nobody Puts Bitcoin in a Corner06:11 – Why Bitcoin Is Treated Separately From Crypto09:00 – Washington’s Overton Window Shift on Bitcoin12:04 – Policymakers Ask Serious Bitcoin Questions18:01 – Fiat Debasement and Monetary Competition23:34 – The Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship Program28:09 – What Went Wrong for Bitcoin in 202531:21 – Market Structure and Developer Rights in 202639:00 – Big Bitcoin Themes Policymakers Face in 202643:48 – Stablecoins, Capital Flows, and Monetary Realignment48:43 – Why Companies Are Returning to the U.S.58:53 – What Bitcoin Policy Needs Next#BitcoinPolicy #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinRegulation #BitcoinWashington #BitcoinInstitute #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinETF #BitcoinMining #SelfCustody #MonetaryPolicy #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: 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, 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.

Can Bitcoin actually buy you residency in Europe? In this Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces episode, host Mark Mason sits down with Allessandro Palumbo, CEO & co-founder of bitizenship, to dive deep into their groundbreaking new product: the world’s first “Bitcoin Dolce Visa” — a €250,000 Bitcoin-aligned Italian Investor Visa that lets you live in Italy and travel freely across the Schengen Area with no minimum stay requirement.Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Space00:52 – Meet Allessandro “Allie” Palumbo (CEO of Citizenship)03:18 – Allie’s journey: from Italian lawyer to Bitcoin & global-mobility entrepreneur07:30 – Why Bitcoin + citizenship? The philosophy behind digital sovereignty12:39 – Balaji Srinivasan joins as shareholder; the Network State influence13:22 – Why Singapore as HQ? The 0-to-1 nation inspiration18:46 – Citizenship timeline: from idea to €25M+ in Bitcoin-aligned investments25:34 – What makes Citizenship different from traditional Golden Visa agents31:41 – The 3 types of customers (you’ll be surprised by #3)36:02 – Launching the Bitcoin Dolce Visa: Italy’s €250k Investor Visa explained40:24 – Timeline: visa in hand in as little as 12 weeks (and you invest AFTER approval)42:43 – Yes, you can pay in Bitcoin (with honest caveats)45:33 – Non-custodial Bitcoin treasury + Layer-2 staking strategy50:05 – Is Italy actually back? Surprising economic rebound & tax perks59:09 – Portugal vs Italy programs: key differences explained01:04:09 – Bitcoin Dolce Visa branding, pizza jokes, and what’s next01:05:10 – How to learn more & connect with Allie and the team01:06:50 – Closing thoughts #Bitcoin #GoldenVisa #ItalyResidency #BitcoinDolceVisa #InvestorVisa #PlanB #DigitalNomad #GeoArbitrage #SchengenFreedom #BitcoinTreasury #NonCustodial #CitizenshipByInvestment #EuropeanResidency #TaxOptimization #PortugalGoldenVisa #NetworkState #Balaji #BitcoinMagazine #GlobalMobility #ResidencyByInvestment #ItalyIsBack #BitcoinLife #FreedomTech

Brandon Green and David Bailey sit down for a conversation about the future of BTC Inc, Nakamoto, and Bitcoin itself. Bailey outlines why his mission is to “hijack the financial system,” how public-company risk works behind the scenes, and why bitcoin’s market structure is changing forever. He lays out a 50-year roadmap: trillions in value creation, a global bitcoin reserve, and hyperbitcoinization driven through capital markets. 🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc.🔶 David Bailey - Nakamoto/BTC Inc. ⭐ Subscribe to Bitcoin Magazine Print to get our latest release "The Finance Issue" featuring exclusive content with Michael Saylor: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/magazinesChapters: 00:00 – Hijacking the Financial System 00:24 – Welcome to the New Bitcoin Magazine Podcast 01:04 – CEO Transition: How BTC Inc Handed the Torch 03:27 – Capital, Scale & Opportunity 05:50 – What Running a Public Bitcoin Company Really Takes 08:44 – Stock Price Chaos & the Discipline of Execution 10:42 – The 50-Year Vision: Bitcoin as Humanity’s Reserve Asset 13:07 – Building a Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Company 15:49 – The ‘Hijack’ Strategy Explained 17:44 – Bitcoin Amsterdam Recap & Movement Building 19:32 – Macro Risk & Market Signals 21:52 – Custody, Counterparty Risk & Survival Playbooks 24:32 – Bear Markets as Opportunity: The Experimental Strategy 27:21 – Is the Four-Year Cycle Dead? 30:15 – Staying in the Game#Bitcoin #BitcoinStrategy #Nakamoto #BitcoinMagazine #DavidBailey #BrandonGreen #Hyperbitcoinization #BitcoinPodcast #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinLeadership #BitcoinMarkets #SoundMoney #BTCDISCLAIMER: 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, 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.

In this X Space hosted by Isaiah Austin (Bitcoin Magazine) with Hunter Albright (SALT) and Maurizio Pedrazzoli Grazioli (Mr. M Podcast Host) explore why the MENA region—especially the UAE—is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most forward-leaning hubs for bitcoin adoption. From a young, globally diverse population to strong cross-border financial needs and a deep cultural understanding of hard assets like gold, MENA offers a unique environment for bitcoin to thrive. They break down the region’s regulatory clarity, real-world use cases, rising institutional interest, and how both individuals and corporations are using BTC as a tool for savings, remittances, lending, and long-term wealth preservation. As sovereign wealth funds, entrepreneurs, and everyday users push innovation forward, the region is shaping what a truly bitcoin-powered economy can look like.#Bitcoin #BTC #BitcoinAdoption #MENA #UAE #Dubai #AbuDhabi #CryptoRegulation #DigitalAssets #BitcoinLending #BitcoinInnovation #BitcoinEconomy #HardMoney #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinMagazine

This week on Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan break down a change in U.S. financial policy: the Bitcoin for America Act, a bill that could allow Americans to pay taxes in bitcoin and fund a strategic national bitcoin reserve. We also explore Middle East Bitcoin adoption, why Harvard’s endowment just made BTC its largest equity position, and the economic crisis facing young Americans — with new research showing it may take $140,000 a year just to survive in 2024.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/⭐ Subscribe to Bitcoin Magazine Print to get our latest release "The Finance Issue" featuring exclusive content with Michael Saylor: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/magazines 00:00 – Why 2025 Is a Breaking Point for the Economy 01:23 – Introducing The Bitcoin for America Act 02:36 – What the Bill Actually Does 05:00 – Top 3 Benefits of Paying Taxes in Bitcoin 07:03 – Could Taxes Fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve? 08:42 – Bitcoin as U.S. Treasury Strategy 11:26 – Quantitative Model Walkthrough 13:52 – Harvard & Institutions Quietly Stack Bitcoin 15:29 – Market Reactions & Institutional Sentiment 17:31 – Bitcoin Adoption Surges in the Middle East 22:24 – Are Nation States Preparing for Bitcoin? 24:04 – Pubkey DC — Inside Bitcoin’s Embassy in Washington 33:27 – New Hampshire’s BitBond & State-Level Debt Instruments 42:09 – “My Life Is a Lie” — The Michael Green Report 44:38 – AI, UBI & Bitcoin Price: Future of the Economy 47:20 – The Social Contract Is Breaking — Now What? 57:17 – Can Bitcoin Restore Hope for the Next Generation? 59:55 – Closing#BitcoinForAmerica #BitcoinTax #StrategicReserve #BitcoinPolicy #BPI #HarvardBitcoin #AbuDhabiBitcoin #PubKeyDC #TrumpBitcoin #Bitbonk #BitcoinDip #InflationGap #AIJobs #BitcoinSovereignty #BrokenMoney #EconomicDecay #bitcoinfuture 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, 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.

Originally recorded as a live X Space and now available as a podcast episode: SALT CEO Hunter Albright joins Bitcoin Magazine’s Mark Mason and host Isaiah Austin to dissect Europe’s accelerating Bitcoin adoption. From MiCA’s regulatory tailwind to nation-state strategic reserves and the surge in BTC-backed lending, this discussion cuts through the noise on where real momentum is building.Europe is outpacing Asia and the US in institutional Bitcoin integration, with small businesses quietly converting revenue to BTC for fast liquidity—no banks required. As digital IDs roll out in the UK, Bitcoin emerges as the clean opt-out for true financial sovereignty. Hunter breaks down SALT’s collateralized lending: no credit checks, Shield protection against liquidation, and borrowing against BTC as the smarter path to wealth acceleration. Europe’s HODL-lend-treasury hybrid is quietly shaping up as the blueprint for the next bull cycle.

In this episode of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, the conversation turns to the accelerating game theory of institutional adoption—why major banks, asset managers, and policymakers now find it strategically necessary to engage with Bitcoin. From JP Morgan’s acceptance of bitcoin as collateral to shifting credit dynamics and liquidity constraints, the panel unpacks how traditional finance is being pulled, not pushed, into digital monetary infrastructure.But with adoption comes risk. As bitcoin transitions from a counter-institutional asset to a core financial instrument, questions of governance, regulatory capture, and monetary independence take center stage. Is Bitcoin’s integration into Wall Street a validation of its inevitability—or a test of its principles? This episode examines both the bullish structural forces and the subtle dangers behind Bitcoin’s institutional era.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/⭐ Subscribe to Bitcoin Magazine Print to get our latest release "The Finance Issue" featuring exclusive content with Michael Saylor: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/magazinesChapters: 00:00 – Bessent Tweets & Bitcoin Headlines: Institutions Have Arrived01:20 - Samourai Wallet Sentencing10:00 – JP Morgan Accepts Bitcoin as Collateral - Implications15:00 – Bitcoin as Global Collateral20:00 – The Overton Window Shift in Finance27:00 – Institutional Accumulation and Market Dynamics34:00 – Market Structure and the Role of ETFs40:00 – The Changing Face of Bitcoin Ownership47:00 – Risks of Institutional Capture52:00 – Bitcoin as a Tool for Freedom58:00 – The BPI Mission#Bitcoin #InstitutionalAdoption #WallStreet #JPmorgan #CorporateFinance #BitcoinPolicyHour #BTC #DigitalAssets #BitcoinCollateral #FinancialInnovation #MacroFinance #BitcoinStrategy #CFOInsights #TreasuryManagement #MonetaryPolicy #GlobalFinance #BitcoinRegulation #CryptoMarkets #LiquidityCrisis #gametheory 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, 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.

Germany’s Bitcoin transformation is underway. In this episode of Bitcoin for Corporations host Pierre Rochard sits down with Garry Krugljakow, CEO of the German fintech-turned-Bitcoin-treasury company aifinyo. Together, they unpack how a publicly listed firm in Europe’s largest economy is pioneering a new corporate model merging technology, sound money, and balance-sheet strategy. With Germany’s favorable tax structure, deep capital markets, and a growing Bitcoin-savvy population, aifinyo’s pivot signals the beginning of a continental shift toward a Bitcoin-based financial future.As traditional finance converges with digital hard money, this conversation reveals how Europe’s business landscape could evolve over the next decade — from fintech innovation to full corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Strategy (MSTR) just reported Q3 earnings, and this episode breaks down the most important developments shaping the future of the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury company. Host Pierre Rochard and producer Spencer Nichols dive into the numbers, the updated capital strategy, and how the “BTC Refinery Model” is redefining corporate balance sheets in the Bitcoin era.We explore why MSTR raised the STRC dividend to 10.5% at the same time the Federal Reserve is cutting rates, and what this counter-cyclical move signals about Strategy’s ambitions. The discussion also clarifies the difference between leverage and amplification—a point many investors still misunderstand—and why preferred equity has become the cornerstone of Saylor’s approach to harnessing bitcoin’s volatility for equity holders rather than fighting it. And finally, they discuss the B- credit rating conferred to Strategy by S&P, and what this means for the future of bitcoin-backed credit instruments.

In episode 19 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin’s security to how the conflict between stablecoins and traditional banking might change the future of money — the BPI team analyzes the shifting political economy of Bitcoin.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/⭐ Subscribe to Bitcoin Magazine Print to get our latest release “The Finance Issue” featuring exclusive content with Michael Saylor:https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/magazinesChapters:00:00 – Quantum & Satoshi’s Coins00:31 – Welcome to Bitcoin Policy Hour01:20 – DeFi Leak Derails D.C. Negotiations04:15 – Capitol Hill Fallout: Self-Custody, Code, and Crypto Regulation13:21 – Fed ‘Skinny Accounts’: Stablecoin Access to Central Banking27:47 – Narrow Banking Debate: Could Stablecoins Replace Banks?33:12 – Cuomo’s Crypto Play & New York’s BitLicense Experiment39:48 – Trump Pardons CZ: Political Conflicts and Binance’s Global Reach46:00 – Quantum Computing, National Security & Bitcoin Encryption Risks53:56 – Closing Thoughts: Bitcoin Policy Institute Updates & Next Week’s Outlook#bitcoin #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Stablecoins #QuantumComputing #CZ #MarketStructure #BTC #Investing #DCPolitics #BitcoinMagazine #Binance #TrumpAdministrationDISCLAIMER: 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, 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.