Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

Strategy CEO Phong Le returns to Coin Stories for a deep dive on STRC — the perpetual preferred stock he says is fixing the yield gap in America.
In this episode, Phong breaks down exactly how Stretch works in plain English, why he just bought $250K worth himself, and what makes this the fastest-growing financial product launch in history. In this episode:
The "yield gap" no one talks about: half of America earns near-zero on savings while the wealthy collect 2–3%
STRC hit $5 billion in 7 months — growing faster than the iPhone and the gold ETF did
11.5% yield, tax-deferred, paid monthly — and you can buy it on Robinhood like a stock
Bitcoin crashed nearly 50% and STRC barely flinched — here's why that changes everything
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie 

Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/ 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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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 Sets Tuesday Deadline to Bomb Iran - What It Means for Bitcoin
Google Says Bitcoin Could Be Cracked in 9 Minutes, But Should You Panic?
Miners and Treasury Companies Panic Sell
Charles Schwab Set to Open Bitcoin Trading to 46 Million Clients
Michael Saylor Signals Another Major Buy With "Back to Work" Post
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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $10 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie 
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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com 
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References mentioned in the episode:
Google Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Earlier Than Expected
The Protocol: Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin Sooner, Says Google
What Does 'Cracking' Bitcoin in 9 Minutes by Quantum Computers Actually Mean
Bitcoin's Key Initiatives Aimed at Quantum-Proofing the World's Largest Blockchain
Google: Securing Elliptic Curve Cryptocurrencies against Quantum Vulnerabilities
Caltech: Useful Quantum Computers Could Be Built with ~10,000 Qubits
Neha Narula's Blog Post on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing
Michael Saylor's Tweet on Bitcoin's Biggest Risk
Brian Armstrong's Tweet on Prioritizing Quantum Resistance
Neha Narula's Tweet on Bitcoin and Quantum Computing
Jonas Schnelli's Tweet on the Risks of Rushing Bitcoin's Quantum Fix
Brian Roemmele's Tweet on Google and Bitcoin
Checkmate's Tweet on Quantum Readiness vs. Panic
The Bitcoin Treasury Boom Is Unwinding as Some Companies Sell
Riot Platforms Sells $290M Worth of Bitcoin
Bitfarms Targets Zero Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet as It Pivots to AI
Metaplanet Adds 5,075 Bitcoin, Bringing Total Holdings to 40,177 BTC
Charles Schwab Opens Waitlist for Direct BTC Trading
Schwab Plans Spot Bitcoin, Ether Trading Launch in First Half of 2026
SoFi Is Launching a 24/7 Banking Hub That Blends Traditional Cash With Crypto
SoFi Launches Big Business Banking to Power Fiat and Crypto Banking 
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Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
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If you've been watching the headlines and wondering what's actually going on with Bitcoin — this episode is for you.
James Seyffart is one of the most respected ETF analysts on Wall Street. He tracks the data behind who's buying Bitcoin, who's selling, and where the big money is really going. His insights cut through the noise. If you want to understand what's actually happening in the ETF markets right now - including gold, Bitcoin, tech stocks and electrical infrastucture - this is the conversation to watch.
Everyday Bitcoin ETF holders didn't panic — even when prices crashed hard
One of America's biggest banks just made a major Bitcoin move
Will Bitcoin ETFs eventually surpass gold?
A quiet rule change just made it easier for institutions to buy Bitcoin
Smart money is leaving tech — here's where it's going instead
The private credit market is flashing warning signs most people are missing
Follow James at https://x.com/jseyff 
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie
Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/ 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
Cash App $CoinStories
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Macro investor and former hedge fund CIO Jordi Visser returns to Coin Stories for a wide-ranging conversation with Natalie Brunell on the forces reshaping markets, money, and the future of work.
Is the geopolitical chaos part of a real strategy — or are we watching improvisation in real time?
Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and rare earths — why energy control is the most important chess move nobody is talking about
"Software stocks may never be investable again" 
The institutional floodgates are opening — Jordi's framework for when money managers have no choice but to buy Bitcoin
The one geopolitical scenario that could set the global economy back decades — and how to protect yourself
"We are not the top of the food chain anymore. A superintelligent being stronger and smarter than any human will be here in five years."
Follow Jordi Visser at: https://x.com/jvisserlabs
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Earn up to 4% back in sats on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. Sign up today https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie
Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Join us for the biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe at BTC Prague this June 10-13 with a keynote from Michael Saylor, Code HODL for discounted passes: https://btcprague.com/ 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
----
VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
Cash App $CoinStories
#money #Bitcoin #investing

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:
Morgan Stanley Files Cheapest Bitcoin ETF — Undercutting BlackRock
 Congress Chose Stablecoins Over Bitcoin. Here's What That Means.
Tether Hires Big Four Auditor — The FUD May Finally Be Over
Fannie Mae Now Accepts Bitcoin. You Can Buy a House Without Selling
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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie 
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Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com 
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References mentioned in the episode:
Thread on PARITY Act Draft and Coinbase De Minimis Lobbying
Statement on Revised PARITY Act Discussion Draft
Thread on Bitcoin Mining Double Taxation in New Draft
Capitol Hill De Minimis Briefing Recap
Crypto Frustration Boils Over as Stablecoin Fight Stalls Bill
Coinbase Again Rejects Clarity Act
Alex Thorn's Tweet on Parity Act Dynamics 
No One Is 100% Happy With the Stablecoin Yield Agreement
Crypto Czar David Sacks Leaves Post for Broader White House Tech Role
WH Crypto Czar Sacks Transfers to Presidential Advisory Committee Role
President Trump Calls Bitcoin "Very Powerful" in New Speech
MARA Holdings Sells $1.1 Billion in Bitcoin to Fund Debt Buyback
MARA Sells 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 Billion to Fund Convertible Note Repurchase
Bitcoin Miners Are Becoming AI Companies and Selling Their BTC
Morgan Stanley Sets Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee at 0.14%, Undercutting Every Rival
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF Launch Likely Imminent
Morgan Stanley Enters Bitcoin ETF Race With Market-Leading Low Fee
Eric Balchunas's Tweet on Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF
Tether Hires Big Four Auditor for First Full Reserves Audit
Tether Hires KPMG for USDT Audit, Brings in PwC for U.S. Expansion
Tether Taps KPMG for First Financial Audit
Tether Signs Big Four Firm to Complete First Full Audit
Coinbase and Fannie Mae Bring Crypto-Backed Mortgages to Homebuyers
Fannie Mae to Accept Crypto-Backed Mortgages for the First Time
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Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Join us at the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe: BTC Prague this June 10-13th! Use code HODL for discounted passes at https://www.btcprague.com 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
Cash App $CoinStories
#money #Bitcoin #investing