Best Macroeconomy Podcasts (2024)

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Envisioning the Future of Bitcoin with Eric Yakes & Allen Farrington | EP 165 59:51

8d ago59:51

59:51

Sam sits down with Bitcoin authors Eric Yakes and Allen Farrington, to chat about the current and future outlook of Bitcoin and venture investing in the space. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Eric: https://x.com/ericyakes Connect with Allen: https://x.com/allenf312 Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:28 …

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Has the Bitcoin Bull Market Even Started Yet? Brady Swenson & Vijay Boyapati | EP 164 58:09

15d ago58:09

58:09

Sam, Vijay, and Brady review all the events of Q2 2024, discuss where we are in this bull cycle, and make predictions on where we may be headed next quarter and beyond. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Brady: https://x.com/CitizenBitcoin Connect with Vijay: https://x.com/real_vijay Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intr…

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How Bitcoin Defends Human Rights with Christian Keroles | EP 163 46:43

12d ago46:43

46:43

Sam sits down with Christian Keroles of the Human Rights Foundation to discuss Bitcoin as a tool of empowerment and freedom, funding open-source development, and why nobody is bullish enough on Bitcoin. Timestamps: 00:00:00 "Swan Signal" Intro 00:00:25 “Cloaked Wireless” 00:00:56 “Marathon Digital” 00:01:29 Introducing CK 00:01:56 Transition from B…

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Resistance Money: a Philosophical Case for Bitcoin | EP 162 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

Sam is joined by Andrew M. Bailey, co-author of “Resistance Money,” and Steven Lubka, Managing Director of Swan Private, to discuss how Bitcoin empowers individuals to resist authoritarians, inflation, surveillance, and financial exclusion. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Steven: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODL Connect with…

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Global Bitcoin Education with BTC Sessions | EP 161 52:31

1M ago52:31

52:31

Sam sits down with BTC Sessions for an in-depth conversation about the latest innovations happening in Bitcoin. They also discuss traveling the world to spread Bitcoin adoption, how to start a career in Bitcoin, and the importance of self-custody. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with BTC Sessions: https://x.com/BTCsessions T…

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Did behavioral changes reduce COVID-19 deaths? 26:14

1M ago26:14

26:14

As COVID-19 swept across the globe, many nations struggled to define a cohesive public health strategy to prevent the spread of the disease. However, in spite of the lack of a clear plan, improvised strategies of behavioral changes—e.g., masking, social distancing—slowed transmission until a vaccine could be developed. The new BPEA paper, “The impa…

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The Bitcoin & Energy Revolution with Harry Sudock | EP 160 52:45

1M ago52:45

52:45

Sam sits down with Harry Sudock, CSO of GRIID Infrastructure and a Partner at Bitcoin Park to discuss why Bitcoin's energy use is absolutely essential, whether Bitcoin miners are net sellers or buyers today, and how Bitcoin mining as a technology is primed to revolutionize the energy industry globally. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcalla…

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What should regulators do about the risks to mid-sized banks? 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

The failure of three mid-sized banks in March 2023—three of the four largest bank failures in history—shook financial markets and could’ve spread to other banks if regulators hadn’t stepped in. Two on-going trends in finance contributed to these failures: an increase in uninsured deposits and the migration of business lending to non-banks. In a new…

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Bitcoin & the Winner-Take-All Game with Rapha Zagury | EP 159 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

Sam sits down with Swan CIO Rapha Zagury, to discuss the recent regulatory, political and institutional focus on Bitcoin, the risk and volatility profile of Bitcoin vs Bonds, and how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out before our very eyes. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Rapha: https://x.com/alphaazeta Timestamps…

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Financial Independence & Bitcoin with Trey Sellers | EP 158 1:02:09

2M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam sits down with Unchained's Trey Sellers to discuss Bitcoin and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, the current state of Bitcoin custody, and where he thinks we are in the cycle. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Trey: https://x.com/ts_hodl Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Marathon Digital Holdings” Ad Read …

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The Global Monetary Rebellion with Guy Swann | EP 157 1:10:48

2M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Sam sits down with Bitcoin legend Guy Swann to discuss the lies in money hoarding, the negative effects inflation has on society and why we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Guy: https://x.com/TheGuySwann Timestamps: 00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Festival 00:01:21 Swan $10k No Fees 00:01:45 Introdu…

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What global factors could make inflation less stable? 23:54

2M ago23:54

23:54

Most advanced economies enjoyed a long period of low, stable inflation prior to 2021, with inflation in the U.S. actually running below the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target for much of the 2010s. This stability was driven in part by factors external to monetary policy, including downward price and wage pressures from globalization and de-union…

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Bitcoin Regulation & Enforcement Action with Zack Shapiro | EP 156 1:20:08

3M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Sam sits down with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner of the law firm Rains LLP and Legal Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute to discuss all of the regulatory developments occurring in the broader cryptocurrency space including the recent enforcement actions against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet and what they could mean for the Bitcoin ecosystem …

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Global Currency Crisis & Bitcoin with James Lavish | EP 155 57:39

3M ago57:39

57:39

Sam sits down with James Lavish for a wide-ranging macro discussion where they touch on the ramifications of the ongoing collapse of the Japanese yen, whether the latest Treasury auctions are signalling trouble or not, and what exactly the Treasury buyback program is and what Yellen hopes to accomplish with it. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com…

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What do Americans think about inflation? 31:03

3M ago31:03

31:03

Many indicators suggest that the U.S. economy is thriving, yet Americans continue to have a negative overall economic outlook. Stubbornly high inflation has played a significant role in this negative sentiment among consumers, even as wage growth has caught up with the rate of inflation. In a new study, “Why do we dislike inflation?” Stefanie Stant…

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Joining the Bitcoin Revolution with Quoth the Raven | EP 154 1:22:29

3M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Sam sits down with Chris from Quoth the Raven to discuss his recent reversal on Bitcoin, the Bitcoin vs Gold debate, intrinsic value, Bitcoin as a peoples revolution against an unjust system and the uncharted territory we find ourselves in economically. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Quoth: https://twitter.com/QTRResea…

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Leveling Up with Bitcoin | Knut Svanholm & Matyáš Kuchař | EP 153 59:49

3M ago59:49

59:49

Sam sits down with Matyáš Kuchař and Knut Svanholm to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Europe, why we're already living through hyperbitcoinization, and why the European Bitcoin community is primed to "level up." Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Knut: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Connect with Matyas: https://twitter.com/M…

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Do US states have different recoveries from economic shocks? 24:18

3M ago24:18

24:18

In the mid-20th century, U.S. states experienced recessions very differently from one another, which resulted in many workers migrating between states in search of work. But a newly developed dataset shows that economic recoveries have begun to look very similar across states in recent decades. On this episode, Senior Fellow Louise Sheiner talks wi…

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The Emergence of Bitcoin as a Superior Money with Chris Kuiper | EP 152 59:19

3M ago59:19

59:19

Sam sits down with Chris Kuiper, Director of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, to discuss Bitcoin's emergence as an institutional-grade asset, the merits of Proof of Work, the economics of the Bitcoin halving, the different channels to gain Bitcoin exposure, and how he envisions Bitcoin may mature in the future. Connect with Sam: https://twitter…

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The State of the Bitcoin Bull Market with Vijay Boyapati & Brady Swenson | EP 151 1:16:21

4M ago1:16:21

1:16:21

Sam, Vijay, and Brady recap the most important macro events of Q1 2024, the current state of the Bitcoin bull market, the upcoming halving, and the rapidly developing Bitcoin ETF market. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Vijay: https://twitter.com/real_vijay Connect with Brady: https://twitter.com/CitizenBitcoin 00:00:00 …

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How did Jamaica halve its debt in 10 years? 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

Many countries have faced harrowing debt burdens, and reducing the national debt is usually a lasting challenge. But in just five years, the Jamaica reduced its debt-to-GDP ratio by 40 percentage points, something only a handful of other countries have done in that time frame. On this episode of the BPEA podcast, Peter Blair Henry of Stanford and U…

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Bitcoin & Sticky Inflation with Luke Gromen | EP 150 59:14

4M ago59:14

59:14

Sam sits down with Luke Gromen to discuss current dollar dynamics, potential drivers of persistent inflation, and the bullish case for Bitcoin and gold. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Luke: https://twitter.com/LukeGromen 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:32 “Marathon” ad read 00:00:58 “Pacific Bitcoin” ad read 00…

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Bitcoin's Shining Moment with Larry Lepard | EP 149 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Sam sits down with Larry Lepard to talk about the unsustainable nature of government spending, the inflationary backdrop, institutional Bitcoin adoption, Bitcoin vs. gold, and the $34.6 trillion debt elephant in the room. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:00:35 “Pacific Bitcoin Festival” 00:01:45 Introducing Larry Lepard 00:02:06 How…

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A New Era in Bitcoin Mining with Matt Williams & Colin Harper | EP 148 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

Luxor’s Matt Williams and Colin Harper join Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the impact that the Bitcoin halving will have on miners, how the mining industry will scale over the next decade, and the emerging Bitcoin mining derivatives market. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Colin: https://twitter.com/AsILayHod…

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Dissecting the New Satoshi Emails with Pete Rizzo | EP 147 1:02:14

5M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Sam sits down with Bitcoin Magazine Editor Pete Rizzo to dissect the newly released Satoshi emails as well as discuss the ongoing trial of COPA vs Craig Wright, the current state of the market through a historical lens and Bitcoin's value proposition as an apolitical money. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Pete: https://…

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Bitcoin ETF Frenzy with James Seyffart | EP 146 58:10

5M ago58:10

58:10

James Seyffart, ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence joins Sam Callahan for an in-depth discussion on the massive success of the launch of the Bitcoin ETF’s. They discuss how the ETF’s operate with purchasing Bitcoin, settlement time, and inflows, and how traditional finance is opening up to Bitcoin as an asset. Connect with Sam Callahan: https://…

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Bitcoin's Political Era with Lee Bratcher | EP 145 44:49

5M ago44:49

44:49

On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher…

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Prepare for the Halving with Bob Burnett and Rapha Zagury | EP 144 1:19:35

6M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Sam is joined by Head of Swan Mining, Rapha Zagury and CEO of Barefoot Mining, Bob Burnett for an in-depth conversation on the Bitcoin mining industry. They discuss Swan’s bold mining initiative, the differences in the various mining pools/operators, and how the upcoming halving will affect the industry as a whole. Connect with: Sam Callahan: https…

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The Bitcoin Boom with Tuur Demeester | EP 143 59:45

6M ago59:45

59:45

Sam sits down with long time Bitcoin advocate, writer and speaker Tuur Demeester, to discuss ETFs, the upcoming halving, and how to prepare for the impending Bitcoin Boom in 2024 and 2025. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Tuur: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester Read Tuur's Work at https://adamantresearch.com Timestamps: …

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Bitcoin Nation-State Adoption with Samson Mow & André Loja | EP 142 55:42

6M ago55:42

55:42

Sam sits down with Samson Mow of Jan3 and André Loja, founder of the F.R.E.E. Madeira initiative to chat about the challenging mission of spreading Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption around the world. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:34 Introducing Samson and André 00:02:30 Pro-Bitcoin President of Madeira’s Recent Troubles 00:06:39 Bitcoi…

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Bitcoin Venture Capital Outlook in 2024 with Andi Pitt | EP 141 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

Sam sits down with Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital to hear more about the world of Bitcoin venture capital, her general thoughts on the current investing landscape, and about what sectors of the Bitcoin ecosystem excites her the most in 2024. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:10 Introducing “Andi Pitt” 00:01:51 “Focusing on Bitcoin” -…

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Bitcoin Mining After the Halving with Fred Thiel | EP 140 58:24

6M ago58:24

58:24

Sam sits down with Fred Thiel, CEO at Marathon Digital to talk about the upcoming Bitcoin supply halving, how Marathon is positioning itself to be one of the largest mining companies in the world in 2024, and what the new Bitcoin spot ETFs mean for investors in mining stocks. Connect with Sam: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect wit…

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Alex Epstein | Bitcoin is Energy Money | EP 139 1:02:18

7M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Sam sits down with Alex Epstein to discuss the potential impact of Bitcoin mining on the energy industry more broadly, explore the crumbling ESG narrative, and break down the common argument that "Bitcoin is bad for the environment." Connect with: Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallah Alex Epstein: https://twitter.com/AlexEpstein Timestamps: …

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Preston Pysh & Sam Callahan | Bitcoin's 2024 Potential | EP 138 1:19:12

7M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Brady returns to sit down with Sam and Preston as they break down all the important developments in Q4 and look at ahead at what to expect in Bitcoin and the broader financial markets in the New Year. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:03:05 Introducing Preston and Sam 00:03:55 “Proof of Keys" Day 00:07:37 Importance of Self-Custody 0…

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Alex Gladstein | Argentina's Bitcoin Adoption | EP 137 59:59

7M ago59:59

59:59

Sam sits down with CSO of the Human Rights Foundation Alex Gladstein to discuss Argentina and the IMF, Bitcoin adoption during his recent visit to Africa, the HRF’s new CBDC tracker, and more. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:01:27 Introducing Alex Gladstein 00:02:04 Javier Milei & the IMF Playbook 00:11:49 Argentina’s Transition to…

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What do we miss in standard supply chain measures? 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

The COVID-19 pandemic shone a spotlight on supply chains, with shortages in everything from baby formula to microchips. This spurred an on-going policy debate on the need for the U.S. to shore up its supply chains, in some cases literally moving production back to the U.S. or allied nations. However, new analysis published in the Brookings Papers o…

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Natalie Brunell & Stephan Livera | Bitcoin Education | EP 136 56:25

8M ago56:25

56:25

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with two Bitcoin educators in Natalie Brunell and Stephan Livera. In this conversation, they discuss the new Bitcoin course they collaborated on, how to effectively orange pill your friends and family, and why Bitcoin is "the biggest tent." "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brun…

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Dr. Jeff Ross & John Haar | Bitcoin Macro Update | EP 136 1:03:52

8M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

On this episode of Swan Signal Live, Sam sits down with John Haar and Dr. Jeff Ross to discuss all things macro. They touch on whether or not this could be the end of the Fed’s hiking cycle, delve deep into the current state of the housing market, explore inflation vs deflationary pressures, and discuss gold and Bitcoin’s value proposition. Connect…

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How worried should we be about wage-price spirals? 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

Economists have long debated the potential for rising wages and prices to push each other increasingly higher, driving inflation out of control—the so-called “wage-price spiral.” Concern about such a spiral has been high in the post-pandemic era, with inflation still running notably higher than the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. On this episode of th…

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Is the post-pandemic surge in business dynamism here to stay? 34:16

8M ago34:16

34:16

Predictably, the rate of new business formations and business expansions at the beginning of the pandemic plummeted. But, in two waves, applications for new businesses and expansions quickly recovered, countering several decades of decline in business dynamism. Surprising many economists, applications have remained much stronger than before the pan…

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Fred Thiel | The Future of Bitcoin Mining | EP 135 28:35

8M ago28:35

28:35

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Marathon CEO Fred Thiel to discuss new innovations in Bitcoin mining, how Marathon is expanding its operations globally, why he is bullish on recycling heat from miners, and why he chose to focus his time and efforts on Bitcoin. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:01:29 Politicians Sup…

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Bob Elliott | Wealth Protection in the 2020s | EP 134 1:20:22

8M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sat down with Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited and Former Investment Committee Member of Bridgewater Associates. They talk about how to preserve your wealth in the 2020’s, current market dynamics, and how a spot Bitcoin ETF could impact Bitcoin moving forward. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00…

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Alex Thorn | Bitcoin Supply and Demand Dynamics | EP 133 1:12:40

9M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Alex Thorn to discuss Bitcoin supply and demand dynamics, impact of options markets on price movements, estimating potential spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, and regulatory updates. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro 00:01:19 Introducing “Alex Thorn” 00:01:52 Alex’s Bitcoin Journey 00:03:25 Wha…

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Vijay Boyapati | DCG Fraud, Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval | EP 132 1:10:14

9M ago1:10:14

1:10:14

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam sits down with Vijay Boyapati to discuss the alleged fraud of DCG, Genesis, and their leaders Barry Silbert and Michael Moro, its impact on the likelihood of GBTC converting to a spot Bitcoin ETF, and major lessons investors can learn from the debacle. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:02:10 Introducing…

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How have Fed interest rate hikes affected other national economies? 31:06

9M ago31:06

31:06

In an effort to quell post-pandemic inflation, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates eleven times since March 2022, with the federal funds rate now at its highest in over 20 years. Historically, such interest rate hikes—or even the suggestion of hikes—has triggered financial crises in emerging markets and developing economies. But, s…

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Adam Back | The Future of Bitcoin | EP 131 1:01:20

9M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam welcomed to the show CEO of Blockstream Dr. Adam Back to discuss why he's bullish on Bitcoin before the halving, Blockstream and Swan's custody partnership, the launch of Blockstream's BASIC Note, and Blockstream's Greenlight Lightning solution. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:01:30 Introducing Adam B…

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David Puell & Checkmate | Data-Driven Bitcoin Analysis | EP 130 1:06:12

9M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam dug deep into the world of on-chain analysis with James Check and David Puell, exploring their new framework called Cointime Economics, and looking at trends on-chain that may signal a new bull market could be imminent. "Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin on-chain Analysis" https://20368641.fs1.hubsp…

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How did Germany fare without Russian gas? 37:18

9M ago37:18

37:18

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there was a heated debate in Germany about whether to embargo the import of Russian natural gas as a sanction against Russia’s aggression. Before Germany could act, Russian began cutting the flow of gas to Germany, eventually halting it entirely. On this episode of the Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity, B…

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Preston Pysh & Andy Edstrom | Bitcoin Q4 Macro Update | EP 129 1:10:42

9M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam was joined by Preston Pysh and Andy Edstrom for another edition of their popular quarterly macro update. Listen to their thoughts around the exploding debt levels, spot Bitcoin ETFs, the impacts of rising oil in the midst of rising geopolitical uncertainty, and hear their predictions for the coming quarter. Times…

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Parker Lewis | Merchant Bitcoin Adoption | EP 128 1:14:52

10M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

Sam sits down with Parker to discuss the problems with payments, merchant adoption of Bitcoin, and why a price system is the ultimate end game for Bitcoin adoption. Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro 00:02:34 Focusing on Bitcoin Payments with “Zaprite” 00:07:11 Why Bitcoin is Not a Hedge 00:11:31 Has Bitcoin Already Won? 00:15:27 Why Does Soc…

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