Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories

Darius Dale of 42 Macro says this is a conversation he couldn’t have on Bloomberg. He grew up homeless but now sits in the room with some of the largest portfolios in the world, and he holds nothing back about money, power, and the warning he’s delivering to the people at the top.
In this episode:
Why he believes your vote stopped mattering decades ago, and why he says it was no accident
The danger building inside the market that he says almost no one on Wall Street is prepared for
The confession he makes as one of the wealthy, and why he calls what they’ve done “sick”
Why he’d only run for president if he had no other choice, and what he believes would happen if he did
What happened to 75 out of 100 societies that looked like America does today
Why he says every household needs a plan, and what he thinks it should include
What he’d tell the kid he used to be, living in a homeless shelter
Follow Darius Dale on X at https://x.com/DariusDale42 and his firm at https://42macro.com
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SHOW PARTNERS
Hard assets. Higher standards. Ledn bitcoin-backed loans give you liquidity for your next move without selling your bitcoin. Your collateral is custodied and never lent out for interest, rates are published upfront, and the larger the loan, the lower the rate.
Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Digital asset lending involves risk, including loss of collateral.
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Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) powers AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure with 3 GW of secured global energy — and owns the entire stack, from equipment manufacturing to data centers to proprietary orchestration software. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com
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Explore Bitcoin mining as part of your tax and alternative investment strategy. Own the equipment. Keep 100% of the Bitcoin it produces. Fully managed in the U.S. Learn more and get 1 month of free hosting: https://www.AbundantMines.com/natalie
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Bitgo is the digital asset infrastructure company trusted by institutions worldwide for regulated, insured custody, trading, settlement, and liquidity. BitGo now offers that same institutional-grade, insured qualified custodian to individuals—completely free! Learn more at https://www.bitgo.com/natalie
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Learn about multisig self-custody without a seed phrase. Download Bitkey Today and use my promo code STORIES to get 10% off the new Bitkey. This episode has been sponsored by Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/STORIES
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Master Bitcoin self-custody and gain peace of mind with 1-on-1 training: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie?utm_source=partner-natalie&utm_medium=podcast
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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
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Natalie's Upcoming Events:
The Sovereign Summit is coming to Miami in February 2027. Get discounted passes using code HODL: https://thesovereignsummit.com
Join us in Nashville for BITCOIN 2027. Use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL
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Extra Services to Consider:
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ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK
Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell
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Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell
Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

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Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

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:
How North Korea pulled off the biggest digital heist ever
What Binance customers did once withdrawals reopened
Strategy's record quarter and the stock's surprising reaction
Bitwise's new decade-long Bitcoin forecast, and its unsettling bear case
The Fed officials who think rate hikes aren't over
An 18-year milestone for Bitcoin
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ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK
Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell
Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell
Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell
Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES
Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

Is the AI boom a bubble? Could gold be headed for a bigger correction? And what does Lyn Alden see ahead for Bitcoin?

Lyn returns to the show with her latest outlook on stocks, gold, housing, and Bitcoin. We get into where she still sees opportunities in the AI trade, why she's more cautious on some of the biggest tech companies, and what investors may be missing:

We discuss:

Is the AI boom sustainable or will we crash after Midterms?

Her outlook for the stock market, gold and Bitcoin equities like MSTR

Whether mortgage rates could ever return to 2021 lows

Whether AI could pose a bigger threat to Bitcoin than quantum computing

Lyn's Bitcoin price outlook for 2036 and her latest investment strategy

Follow Lyn Alden on X https://x.com/LynAldenContact & https://www.lynalden.com
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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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SHOW PARTNERS
Hard assets. Higher standards. Ledn bitcoin-backed loans give you liquidity for your next move without selling your bitcoin. Your collateral is custodied and never lent out for interest, rates are published upfront, and the larger the loan, the lower the rate.
Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Digital asset lending involves risk, including loss of collateral.
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Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) powers AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure with 3 GW of secured global energy — and owns the entire stack, from equipment manufacturing to data centers to proprietary orchestration software. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com
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Explore Bitcoin mining as part of your tax and alternative investment strategy. Own the equipment. Keep 100% of the Bitcoin it produces. Fully managed in the U.S. Learn more and get 1 month of free hosting: https://www.AbundantMines.com/natalie
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Bitgo is the digital asset infrastructure company trusted by institutions worldwide for regulated, insured custody, trading, settlement, and liquidity. BitGo now offers that same institutional-grade, insured qualified custodian to individuals—completely free! Learn more at https://www.bitgo.com/natalie
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Learn about multisig self-custody without a seed phrase. Download Bitkey Today and use my promo code STORIES to get 10% off the new Bitkey. This episode has been sponsored by Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/STORIES
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Master Bitcoin self-custody and gain peace of mind with 1-on-1 training: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie?utm_source=partner-natalie&utm_medium=podcast
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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
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Natalie's Upcoming Events:
The Sovereign Summit is coming to Miami in February 2027. Get discounted passes using code HODL: https://thesovereignsummit.com
Join us in Nashville for BITCOIN 2027. Use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL
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Extra Services to Consider:
One of the best decisions I made for both my heath and my bank account was joining CrowdHealth years ago. I never spend more than $200 on health coverage through my CrowdHealth plan and all my health events have been crowd-funded. Get started with a discounted plan at my link. : www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie
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ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK
Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell
Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell
Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell
Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES
Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

We've been paying into Social Security our entire working lives. But the retirement trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032, and millions of Americans could face a 22% cut in benefits if Congress doesn't act.
So where did all that money go?
In this special episode, I break down how Social Security really works, why it's running short on money, and how Washington ended up making trillions in promises it hasn't fully funded.
I also get into the looming Medicare crisis, the growing burden on younger generations, and why the decisions Washington makes could affect not just your retirement benefits, but the purchasing power of your money.
📖 Want to go deeper? Read the first two chapters of my book, Bitcoin Is for Everyone, free: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
📰 Subscribe to my free newsletter, The News Block, for my weekly breakdown of the biggest stories in Bitcoin, markets and the economy: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
SHOW PARTNERS
⚡ Ledn - Hard assets. Higher standards. Ledn bitcoin-backed loans give you liquidity for your next move without selling your bitcoin. Your collateral is custodied and never lent out for interest, rates are published upfront, and the larger the loan, the lower the rate.
Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie.
Terms apply. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Digital asset lending involves risk, including loss of collateral.
⚡ Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) - Bitdeer powers AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure with 3 GW of secured global energy and owns the stack from equipment manufacturing to data centers and proprietary orchestration software.
Learn more: https://www.bitdeer.com

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK
Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell
Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell
Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell
Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES
Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

Could Bitcoin become a target as governments look for new ways to raise money? Nic Carter explains how AI, rising debt, and growing pressure to tax wealth could change the financial system and what it all means for Bitcoin's future.
In this episode:
Why California's proposed wealth tax could backfire and whether Bitcoin holders could be next
Why younger generations are falling behind and what it means for Social Security
How AI could change jobs, taxes, and the way governments pay their bills
Could AI or quantum computing break Bitcoin — and is your Bitcoin safe?
Has Nic diversified away from Bitcoin?
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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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SHOW PARTNERS
Hard assets. Higher standards. Ledn bitcoin-backed loans give you liquidity for your next move without selling your bitcoin. Your collateral is custodied and never lent out for interest, rates are published upfront, and the larger the loan, the lower the rate.
Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Digital asset lending involves risk, including loss of collateral.
----
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) powers AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure with 3 GW of secured global energy — and owns the entire stack, from equipment manufacturing to data centers to proprietary orchestration software. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com
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Explore Bitcoin mining as part of your tax and alternative investment strategy. Own the equipment. Keep 100% of the Bitcoin it produces. Fully managed in the U.S. Learn more and get 1 month of free hosting: https://www.AbundantMines.com/natalie
----
Bitgo is the digital asset infrastructure company trusted by institutions worldwide for regulated, insured custody, trading, settlement, and liquidity. BitGo now offers that same institutional-grade, insured qualified custodian to individuals—completely free! Learn more at https://www.bitgo.com/natalie
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Learn about multisig self-custody without a seed phrase. Download Bitkey Today and use my promo code STORIES to get 10% off the new Bitkey. This episode has been sponsored by Bitkey: https://bitkey.world/STORIES
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Master Bitcoin self-custody and gain peace of mind with 1-on-1 training: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie?utm_source=partner-natalie&utm_medium=podcast
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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:
The Sovereign Summit is coming to Miami in February 2027. Get discounted passes using code HODL: https://thesovereignsummit.com
The best time to plan for Bitcoin 2027 is right now. Early bird tickets are live — grab the lowest pricing available and use code HODL for 10% off: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2027?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL
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Extra Services to Consider:
One of the best decisions I made for both my heath and my bank account was joining CrowdHealth years ago. I never spend more than $200 on health coverage through my CrowdHealth plan and all my health events have been crowd-funded. Get started with a discounted plan at my link. : www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie
----

ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK
Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives.

CONNECT WITH NATALIE
Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters
Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell
Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell
Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell
Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com

PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES
Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com

DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.