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State Momentum and the Countdown to Federal Bitcoin Policy

State Momentum and the Countdown to Federal Bitcoin Policy

The April 17, 2025 ATX DAO episode features Tom McCarthy explaining how Satoshi Action Fund has turned grassroots pressure into six pro‑Bitcoin state laws while lobbying for federal market‑structure and stablecoin bills before the August 2025 deadline.

Bitcoin’s Policy Surge & Research Needs

Bitcoin’s Policy Surge & Research Needs

The April 16, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals features Perianne Boring and Brian Estes outlining how nearly 300 U.S. legislators now identify as pro‑crypto and previewing imminent stablecoin and market‑structure bills.

US Digital Asset Reserve & Regulatory Pathways

US Digital Asset Reserve & Regulatory Pathways

On April 14, 2025, the Anthony Pompliano Podcast featured Bo Hines discussing the US government’s bold initiative to amass a strategic Bitcoin reserve while reforming digital asset regulation.

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.

Bitcoin Investment and Fiscal Transformation

Bitcoin Investment and Fiscal Transformation

The April 11, 2025 episode of the Mr. M Podcast featuring Chris Kline examines the impact of capital gains tax reforms, artificial capital injection, and evolving fiscal policies on Bitcoin’s role as both an investment vehicle and a national reserve asset.

Macro Dynamics & Bitcoin Stability

Macro Dynamics & Bitcoin Stability

The April 07, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Layer with Nik Bhatia examines US Treasury yield trends, yield curve shifts, and trade policies to explain emerging Fed rate cuts and market volatility, while highlighting Bitcoin’s technical support around 70K as a sign of resilience.

Tariff Policy Dynamics and Economic Uncertainty

Tariff Policy Dynamics and Economic Uncertainty

The April 05, 2025 episode of The Ezra Klein Show featured Paul Krugman dissecting Trump’s country-specific tariff policy, emphasizing its complex calculation, resulting economic uncertainty, and potential disruption to domestic manufacturing.