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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Senator Cynthia Lummis' Policy & Security Blueprint

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Senator Cynthia Lummis' Policy & Security Blueprint

On July 31, 2024, The Bitcoin Layer featured Senator Cynthia Lummis discussing the Bitcoin Act of 2024 and its plan to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a hard asset to bolster the US balance sheet and reduce national debt.

Bitcoin as Trump’s Scorecard: Monetary Shifts and Reserve Strategy

Bitcoin as Trump’s Scorecard: Monetary Shifts and Reserve Strategy

In the December 20, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Craig Shapiro argues that the Fed’s recent rate cuts have done little to control inflation or temper rising yields, and he questions whether policymakers can contain the ongoing increase in bond-market volatility.

Bitcoin Reserves and New Money Creation: U.S. Policy Turning Point

Bitcoin Reserves and New Money Creation: U.S. Policy Turning Point

In the December 14, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, host Nik Bhatia explores the emerging concept of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, highlighting the interplay between new capital creation and the evolving rationale behind Bitcoin’s growth beyond the “digital gold” narrative.

MicroStrategy’s Convertible Debt Playbook and the Evolving Bitcoin Financialization Landscape

MicroStrategy’s Convertible Debt Playbook and the Evolving Bitcoin Financialization Landscape

The December 10, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer podcast features Jeff Park discussing MicroStrategy’s ongoing and aggressive accumulation of Bitcoin, achieved through convertible debt issuance and strategic capital structure management.

Navigating 2025: Economic Strategies for a Changing Market

Navigating 2025: Economic Strategies for a Changing Market

The November 15, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer podcast features Eric Wallerstein discussing the interplay between fiscal and monetary policy, the evolving role of private credit, and the impact of technological advancements.

Bitcoin’s Path to $96,000: Key Insights and Strategic Factors

Bitcoin’s Path to $96,000: Key Insights and Strategic Factors

The November 12, 2024, episode of the Bitcoin Layer features Nik Bhatia discussing Bitcoin’s climb to $85,000, signalling market optimism fueled by election-driven fiscal policies, robust adoption trends, and consistent halving cycles.

Bitcoin’s $77,000 Breakout: Signals for Investors in a Shifting Fiscal Landscape

Bitcoin’s $77,000 Breakout: Signals for Investors in a Shifting Fiscal Landscape

The November 7, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer has Nik Bhatia exploring Bitcoin’s recent surge to $77,000, which marks a significant trend as U.S. fiscal policies point toward heightened asset liquidity and inflationary pressures.