News Block: Fed Starts 'Gradual Print,' Strategy Responds to MSCI, Regulators Continue to Embrace Bitcoin
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Release Date: 12/15/2025
Cem Karsan: Why the U.S. Dollar's Power Matters More Than Gold or Bitcoin
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Macro analyst and investor Cem Karsan joins Coin Stories to explain why the U.S. dollar remains America’s greatest source of power, how decades of Fed policy fueled inequality and populism, and where Bitcoin, gold, and hard assets fit into a fractured global system. We discuss: Why the U.S. dollar is more powerful than the military How the Federal Reserve reshaped wealth, markets, and politics Populism, protectionism, and rising internal conflict Bitcoin, gold, and the future of reserve assets - W hat individuals can do to protect themselves in a volatile world Follow Cem Karsan on X...
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Luke Gromen: Dollar System is Breaking and Markets Aren't Ready
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Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT, joins Natalie Brunell to break down the accelerating breakdown of the post-1971 dollar reserve system, and what it means for Bitcoin, gold, global trade, and geopolitical stability. Topics: Why Japan may be closest to a sovereign debt crisis as yields spike to historic levels How gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries in global reserves Is the U.S. selling gold that's making its way to China?! Capital rotation away from risk assets and into gold Why Bitcoin still trades like high-beta tech, for now Why Luke sold his Bitcoin and isn't buying back (yet) Follow...
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News Block: Tariffs & Turmoil - Gold Surges Amid Greenland Standoff, CLARITY Act Stalls, Fed Power Struggle
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump tariff announcement on 8 EU nations over Greenland sale spark market turmoil: gold hits new ATH while Bitcoin wobbles CLARITY Act stalls: Coinbase pulls support as banks lobby to kneecap stablecoin competition Bessent demands thorough Fed overhaul Trump-Dimon feud escalates with lawsuit threat ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9...
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Tracy Shuchart: The Real Energy War - Venezuela “Oil Theater,” AI’s Power Grab, Surging Debt, and Why Bitcoin & Hard Assets Outperform
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Natalie Brunell and Tracy Shuchart (NinjaTrader Live and Hilltower Resource Advisors) expose the truth behind the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, and how it was never really about oil. Topics include: How China, Russia, and Iran quietly took control of Venezuela’s resources Did the Pentagon advise moving in on Venezuela? Why gold is being hoarded by central banks Why the petrodollar narrative is misunderstood How Bitcoin is being used by sanctioned governments Why AI and data centers are creating a massive commodity super-cycle Why owning hard assets is critical, including Bitcoin ...
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Joe Carlasare: New Bitcoin ATH in 2026 as Economy Runs Hot
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Natalie Brunell is joined by Joe Carlasare, commercial litigator, long-time Bitcoiner, and macro analyst, for a discussion on the economy running hot in 2026 and why Bitcoin’s traditional four-year cycle may be over. Topics: Why Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle is breaking down Why OG selling at $100K changed the price action Gold vs Bitcoin and capital rotation Why political instability is the real systemic risk Predictions for 2026 Follow Joe Carlasare on X at ---- Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what’s broken in our current...
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News Block: Trump Targets Credit Cards & Housing Affordability, Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin, MSCI's DAT Update
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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump proposes a 10% cap on credit card interest rates Trump targets Wall Street firms buying single-family homes Government plan to buy a large amount of mortgage bonds to push mortgage rates down Defense budget could jump to $1.5 trillion MSCI keeps Bitcoin-holding companies in its indexes (for now) Morgan Stanley moves into Bitcoin: ETF, trading and wallet plans ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the...
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Col. Douglas Macgregor: Why I Sold Bitcoin — Coming Crash, Gold Reserve Status, and China's Grip on our Military
Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell
Natalie Brunell sits down with her #1 guest, retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, to unpack an uncomfortable reality: America’s national security depends on supply chains tied to China. Decades of money printing and financialization helped create billionaires and politically connected elites while hollowing out the industrial base we’d need in a real crisis. Topics: Is GOLD the new reserve currency instead of the U.S. Dollar? How reliant the U.S. military and defense industry is on China The reason the U.S. went into Venezuela Why Macgregor sold his bitcoin and thinks...
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Jeff Booth: Why Prices Rise But Quality Gets Worse | The "Free Market" and Deflation Myth
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, for a deep conversation about why what we call “capitalism” has never truly existed. We discuss: The truth behind rising prices & declining quality Myths of the free market and deflation How Bitcoin could reshape economic incentives The difference between capitalism and crony capitalism The impact of government regulation: does it really protect us? Why monopolies are incompatible with a truly free market Watch our first masterclass on inflation: Order Natalie's new book...
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News Block: Maduro Captured—Oil, Minerals, and a U.S. Power Play, NYC’s “Warm Collectivism” Myth
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In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Venezuelan leader Maduro captured, SDNY charges unsealed Trump says U.S. will "run Venezuela" Is this about oil, the petrodollar, or rare earth minerals? Pentagon responding to three adversaries converging in Venezuela The myth of New York mayor Mamdani’s “warm” collectivism Bitcoin Turns 17 ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in...
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Andrew Kang: Why Strategy Won't Stop Buying Bitcoin
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In this episode of Coin Stories, Natalie Brunell speaks with Andrew Kang, CFO of Strategy, about Bitcoin's price drop, institutional adoption, and why Strategy has no plans to stop buying Bitcoin or issuing innovative products backed by Bitcoin. We discuss: Why Bitcoin volatility intensified despite strong fundamentals Coming bank adoption of Bitcoin in 2026 Strategy’s preferred offerings and dividend structure Index inclusion, credit ratings, and market skepticism The future of bitcoin adoption and capital markets innovation Follow Andrew Kang on X at Order Natalie's new...
info_outlineIn this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
- The Fed Cut Rates, Turns the Money Printer Back On
- Strategy Responds to MSCI Proposal
- Regulators Continues to Embrace Bitcoin
- Join our Bitcoin is for Everyone event at Pubkey D.C.
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References mentioned in the episode:
- Lyn Alden’s Tweet on Fed Pivot
- The Fed to Resume Asset Purchases
- The Fed Quells Market with Intervention
- The Fed Cuts Interest Rates for the Third Time
- Strategy’s Letter on MSCI Exclusion Proposal
- Strategy to Remain in Nasdaq 100
- OCC Confirms Banks Can Trade Crypto
- OCC Approves Bank Charters for Crypto Firms
- Five Crypto Firms Win Approval for Bank Charters
- CFTC Creates New Digital Asset Pilot Program
- CFTC Removes Harmful Bitcoin Guidance
- SEC Bulletin on Self-Custody Best Practices
- Coin Stories Interview with Keonne Rodriguez
- Bitcoin is for Everyone Event at Pubkey DC
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