Roland Talalas, CEO of GIGA, joins the show to discuss launching GIGA, Conviction and Consistency, and who will succeed in Bitcoin Treasuries.
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0:00 - Intro
0:12 - What led Roland to launching GIGA
3:00 - Conviction & Consistency
7:05 - GIGA’s Opportunistic BTC Purchases
13:55 - Who will succeed in Bitcoin Treasuries?
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Jacob Szymik, Account Executive at Square, joins the show to discuss the Bitcoin culture in Block and Square, explaining Bitcoin to family members, and what to expect coming from Square in the near future.
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0:00 - Intro
0:12 - Jacob’s background
1:40 - The Bitcoin culture in Block and Square
2:40 - What Jacob of 5 years ago would think about what he’s doing now
3:32 - Jacob’s day-to-day role
5:22 - Do customers still think of Square as a hardware company?
7:05 - What conversations with customers are like
8:07 - The experience from the seller’s point of view
9:18 - Customer use cases
10:20 - Discussions around store of value
11:48 - Explaining Bitcoin to family members
14:46 - Businesses turning cash into Bitcoin
16:16 - Where to reach out to Jacob and Square
17:15 - Overview of the different segments of Block
19:26 - What to keep an eye out for coming from Square in the near future
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James Van Straten, Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, joins Tim in studio to discuss his views on MSTR, the Preferred Digital Credit Market, and what will get Bitcoin to the next level.
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0:00 - Intro
0:40 - James’ take on MSTR
14:01 - The Preferred Digital Credit Market
22:03 - Bitcoin vs gold
28:56 - What will get Bitcoin to the next level?
35:45 - What has Tim learned over the last year?
43:08 - Could we be able to buy Bitcoin from banks in 2026?
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Scott Melker, Host of The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, joins the show to discuss his views on Bitcoin Treasuries, his favorite part of what he's doing these days, and his background as a DJ.
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0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Scott’s background and journey to Bitcoin
2:21 - Scott’s take on Bitcoin Treasuries
8:22 - Scott’s favorite part of what he’s doing
12:10 - How AI is intersecting with Bitcoin
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Scott Ellam, Founder and CEO of XCE, joins the show to discuss recruiting and capital markets in Bitcoin.
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Scott’s background
2:23 - Which jurisdiction does XCE operate in?
3:20 - The recruiting side of XCE’s business
6:04 - What has worked on the capital markets side for XCE?
9:02 - Where to reach out to Scott and XCE online
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Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder at Bitcoin IRA, joins the show to discuss rolling over your IRA, retiring with Bitcoin, and Chris' macro outlook.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Chris’ background
2:44 - Explaining Bitcoin IRA
6:15 - The most underappreciated part of Chris’ work
9:08 - Rolling over your IRA
11:49 - Bitcoin IRA custody
13:32 - Chris’ macro takes
21:27 - How to sign up for Bitcoin IRA
#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
Pete Rizzo of Bitcointreasuries.net joins the show to discuss a new partnership between Bitcointreasuries.net & Bitcoin Treasuries Media, the importance of data and media in the Bitcoin Treasuries space, and the many features of bitcointreasuries.net.
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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Bitcointreasuries.net & Bitcoin Treasuries Media partnership
6:58 - A closer look at bitcointreasuries.net
10:01 - Where people can subscribe to bitcointreasuries.net
12:32 - Pete’s closing thoughts
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David Bailey, Founder & CEO of Nakamoto and CEO & Chairman of the Board of Kindly MD, joins the show to discuss what's going on with Bitcoin implementation in Washington, his thoughts on Bitcoin Treasuries, and the story of how he helped get Ed Juline his first job in Bitcoin.
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0:00 - Intro
0:05 - The latest with David
3:38 - David’s thoughts on the 4 year cycle
6:59 - What’s going on with Bitcoin in Washington DC?
10:37 - What can an individual do to help get Bitcoin implemented?
12:26 - What is BPI?
15:15 - David’s thoughts on Bitcoin Treasuries
20:45 - David’s closing thoughts
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Renowned value-oriented investor Mike Alfred joins Tim to discuss how AI, Bitcoin, and power will work together, his social media etiquette, and who is going to win in Bitcoin mining.
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0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Mike’s take on the 4 year cycle
2:13 - How Mike sees AI, Bitcoin, and Energy working together
5:53 - Who will win in the mining business?
9:21 - The importance of meeting of company leadership in person
11:52 - Mike’s social media etiquette
15:06 - What Mike is thinking going into the holidays?
17:30 - Is sentiment more negative than usual?
21:05 - Digital Credit
26:12 - The dynamic between the Bitcoin and TradFi worlds
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Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of Strike and Twenty One Capital, joins Tim to discuss how Jack caught Bitcoin, how Twenty One Capital came together, and how Jack connects with the younger generation of Bitcoiners.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Jack’s message for Bitcoiners
2:14 - What Bitcoin means to Jack
6:13 - How everything came together for Twenty One
11:36 - Jack’s thoughts on leverage
15:23 - Twenty One’s financial services outlook
18:42 - Jack’s take on the 4 year cycle
23:14 - How Jack has connected with the younger generation of Bitcoiners
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On this special episode hosted by Dana Howell, CMO of Into The Cryptoverse and Host of Explain Yourself, asks Tim how he got into the Bitcoin Treasuries space, what the future of Bitcoin Treasuries Media will look like, and what are some of the craziest behind-the-scenes stories from the Bitcoin Treasuries NYC Unconference.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - How Tim got into Bitcoin Treasuries
6:40 - The Future of Bitcoin Treasuries Media
11:53 - The Future of the Bitcoin Treasuries business
16:04 - How Tim and Ed put together the Bitcoin Treasuries NYC Unconference
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Dana Howell, CMO of Into The Cryptoverse and Host of Explain Yourself, joins Tim in studio to discuss her thoughts on the Bitcoin Treasuries ecosystem, what she's learned from working with Gary Cardone, and the impact of media on the Bitcoin business. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started.https://onrampbitcoin.com/- This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site widehttps://www.stampseed.com/Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only.Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzmanDana Howell on X: https://x.com/thedanahowell0:00 - Intro0:35 - Dana’s background2:09 - Dana’s thoughts on the Bitcoin Treasuries ecosystem 5:58 - How Dana’s MLB Pitcher father impacted her conviction in Bitcoin6:59 - What Dana is doing these days13:20 - Where to find Dana online14:30 - What Tim and Dana have learned from the Cardone Brothers18:20 - Should everybody have a podcast?19:59 - Final thoughts and Dana’s outlook for 2026#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
John Riggins, CEO of Moon Inc, joins the show to discuss building a Bitcoin company in Hong Kong, prepaid Bitcoin cards, and the special reason that brought him to New York. - this episode is sponsored by Onramp - $150 in Bitcoin to get your account started.https://onrampbitcoin.com/- This episode is sponsored by Stamp Seed. Use the code "Tim15" at check out for 15% off site widehttps://www.stampseed.com/Disclaimer: NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE - For entertainment purposes only.Tim Kotzman on X: https://x.com/TimKotzmanJohn Riggins on X: https://x.com/DistRiggs0:00 - Intro0:40 - John’s background3:26 - How John got connected with Jason Fang4:40 - John’s take on how Bitcoin has developed the last 5 years6:53 - Is the US the Wild West compared to other jurisdictions?7:44 - Which strategies will win in the long run?10:17 - Regulatory arbitrage opportunities13:11 - What is the Kimchi Premium?15:10 - The Moon Inc origin story19:55 - How the gift cards work21:16 - Why John is in New York22:12 - What’s the investor landscape like in Hong Kong?25:00 - Retail vs Institutional Investors in Hong Kong26:37 - The best options for Bitcoin Treasury companies30:21 - The regulatory environment in Hong Kong vs US33:27 - How John thinks about the global markets35:54 - What are the challenges outside of regulatory?40:50 - Where to find John and Moon Inc online#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
Mehdi Azodi, President & CEO of Belgravia Hartford, joins the show to discuss the latest on Belgravia Hartford, implementing a Bitcoin Standard, and the future outlook on the company.
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0:00 - The latest news on Belgravia Hartford
2:07 - The structure of the Bitcoin Standard debt
4:28 - The highlights of today’s press release
6:01 - Where Belgravia is as of October 2025
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Matt McDonagh, Tech Investor and Managing Partner of McDonagh Family Office, returns to the show to discuss the best play for Bitcoin Treasury companies, who is the Dom Toretto of the Fast & Furious AI Race, and Building in Public.
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0:00 - Intro
0:10 - What’s going on with Bitcoin Treasury companies?
7:13 - What is the best play for Bitcoin Treasury companies?
11:01 - What’s up with the US buying Argentine pesos before Bitcoin?
12:30 - What’s going on with the 4 year cycle?
16:10 - Building in Public
21:48 - What personal characteristics does someone need to build in public?
26:07 - How to use AI but not let it think for you
29:18 - Which AI platforms Matt uses and who will win the AI race
37:22 - When will a single person company reach $1 billion?
39:18 - Matt’s background and what he’s working on now
46:04 - Where to connect with Matt online
AFTER HOURS
48:15 - Matt’s most fantastical theory combining everything Elon is working on
51:18 - The most effective way for a creator to build an audience starting from zero
56:37 - One thing Matt learned in 2025 that surprised him
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Tad Smith, Partner & Co-Founder of 50T Funds, returns to the Bitcoin Treasuries studio one year after his first interview with Tim to discuss OGs selling Bitcoin, the relationship between AI & Bitcoin, and whether he still likes the MSTR stock.
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0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Does Tad still like the stock (MSTR)?
2:11 - Are we in a bear market?
4:17 - The Bitcoin Alpha Conference and how Tad describes the sentiment right now
6:19 - The relationship between AI and Bitcoin
9:45 - What has the last year of teaching at NYU Stern been like for Tad?
15:16 - What is going on with Bitcoin Treasury companies?
20:24 - Gold, Bitcoin, & “Voltober”
23:29 - Does Tad hold any S&P or Mag 7 stocks?
27:17 - OGs selling Bitcoin?
30:54 - Is Tad concerned about Quantum computing?
32:50 - What is the impact of the recent Louvre heist?
35:25 - Tad’s thoughts on the Bitcoin Power Law
36:13 - Where will we be 1 year from now?
#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
From The Bitcoin Treasuries Digital Conference, Tim is joined by Adam Back, Co-Founder and CEO of Blockstream, (with special appearances from Ed Juline & Soleil) for a discussion of how long this cycle will be, the journey of Bitcoin Treasury companies to date, and whether everyone will become developers in the future.
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0:00 - Intro
0:18 - If Bitcoin were a sport, which one would it be?
2:10 - How long will this cycle be?
7:00 - The journey of Bitcoin Treasury companies to date
19:41 - How does Adam allocate his time these days?
23:23 - When Adam first saw the Bitcoin Whitepaper
28:23 - Do Bitcoin Treasury companies need to be aware of code changes?
38:01 - Will everyone be developers in the future?
41:37 - Can the taproot upgrade be patched?
51:10 - Can all nodes be prunable?
55:00 - Is there any hope for Treasury companies building on Altcoins?
#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
Mason Foard, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Méliuz, joins the show to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Brazil, what has been most surprising since joining Méliuz, and the regulatory differences between the Brazilian and US markets.
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Mason’s background and journey to Bitcoin
8:36 - Méliuz’s history and Bitcoin Strategy
12:43 - What has been surprising about Mason’s role at Méliuz
14:50 - Have Mason’s conversations with Bitcoiners changed since getting his role?
16:30 - Regulatory differences between Brazilian and US markets
18:27 - Brazilians’ understanding of Bitcoin as an asset class
21:41 - Closing thoughts and where to find Mason online
#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc
Recorded in Unit 1032 at West Main Storage in Rhode Island, Tim is joined by Kenny and Alex to discuss West Main's operating business and Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
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0:00 - Intro
0:27 - Kenny’s background
1:37 - West Main’s operating business
2:25 - West Main’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy
4:20 - Alex’s role at West Main and customer service expertise
5:25 - The most common inquiries West Main receives
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From the Bitcoin Treasuries NYC Unconference, Michael Saylor, Founder and Chairman of Strategy, Brian Dixon, CEO of Off the Chain Capital, and Mark Moss, Chief Bitcoin Strategist at Satsuma, take the stage to discuss bitcoin-backed credit and how they think about risk in the digital economy.
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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - What is a Treasury company?
10:15 - Bitcoin is the protocol
14:10 - What is the next use case that transforms Bitcoin?
17:49 - How to address questions about preferred products
21:57 - What should Strategy do?
24:42 - What does media and entertainment look like in 10 years?
#podcast #bitcoin #microstrategy #investing #mstr #btc