Natalie Brunell

A conversation with Col. @DougAMacgregor on geopolitics, conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. dollar's status as global reserve asset, Bitcoin and more.

https://t.co/1UxaXsCdOy

It's hard to understand all the dynamics when so many experts have conflicting views. I appreciate Col. Macgregor patiently walking me through his analysis, especially in topics where I am not an expert but trying to better understand all sides.

Full interview👇

Important News Block dropped early this morning:

🔸U.S. strikes Iran’s nuclear sites, Iran vows to retaliate
🔸Bitcoin drops below $100K, then rebounds as war fears grow
🔸Trump slams Powell over rate pause, debt pressures mount
🔸Senate passes stablecoin bill, Trump calls it “pure GENIUS”
🔸Corporations race to stack BTC, $SMLR aims for 105,000 btc
🔸Saylor's prophecy: $21 million Bitcoin
🔸My comments on this Fourth Turning turmoil around us

Stream us wherever you get your podcasts!

“Inflation isn’t just prices going up, it’s also quality going down!” said my mom this weekend.

So proud of her, she just forgot “#Bitcoin fixes this”

The News Block is tracking the biggest headlines of the week... we break them down in short-form! Don't miss the latest episode out now:

🔸U.S. Stablecoin Momentum Heats Up: Will Amazon and Walmart Issue Stablecoins?
🔸Brian Armstrong: Bitcoin Could Become World Reserve Currency
🔸Paul Tudor Jones Recommends Bitcoin for Inflation Protection
🔸Inflation of Steak Prices Has Soared – Bitcoin Could Have Protected Your Purchasing Power
🔸SEC Chair: “Right to Self-Custody is a Foundational American Value.”

Scheduled a ride with Lyft in advance and the driver was more than 20 minutes late so I missed an appointment and now @lyft won’t give me more than a $5 credit despite what their website promises about scheduled rides… hmm time to switch companies?

What’s been your experience with Lyft vs Uber vs cabs?

Coin Stories has some big episodes coming up this June and July!

In the coming weeks get ready to hear from:
@DylanLeClair_
@SemlerEric & @renaecormier
@billfour
@MSTRTrueNorth @PunterJeff @TimKotzman @BenWerkman
And many more!

Who else would you like to hear from?

Big, Beautiful News Block out now:

🔸 Musk vs. Trump over $3 trillion bill spotlights U.S. deficit disaster
🔸 $SMLR adds 185 BTC ($20m) to its treasury
🔸 Metaplanet plans to stack 210,000 bitcoin by 2027
🔸 Strategy upsizes $STRD to $1 billion
🔸 U.K. regulators set to lift retail ban on Bitcoin ETFs
🔸 South Korea’s new president backs spot BTC ETFs
🔸 JPMorgan to recognize Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral

Just released — our latest News Block with highlights from #Bitcoin2025!

🔸 30,000+ attendees converge on Vegas
🔸 Trump Media outlines a multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin strategy
🔸 U.S. audit of Bitcoin holdings deemed “classified?!”
🔸 Tether’s long-term Bitcoin accumulation continues
🔸 18 nation states now hold Bitcoin?
🔸 and much more!

Get the lowest price of the whole year on Bitcoin 2026 tickets!

Early bird passes now available -- make sure to use code HODL or this link to grab your passes and join us in Las Vegas next April!

https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=HODL

Another amazing Bitcoin Conference behind us!

Highlights included our historic Women of Bitcoin Brunch, a spirited “gold vs Bitcoin” debate featuring @TraceMayer & @PeterSchiff, sharing my upcoming book, Bitcoin is for Everyone with attendees and our $SMLR meet and greet!

See you in 2026!! ⚡️⚡️

@JoinCrowdHealth hi CrowdHealth! Do you also help with dental care 🧡

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the $SMLR meet and greet at Bitcoin 2025 tomorrow!

We’re giving away some awesome Bitcoin hats, so make sure to stop by ⚡️

Excited to do a meet & greet with $SMLR Executive Chairman Eric Semler! Come stop by and hear about the company’s bold Bitcoin strategy and vision for the future.

See you at the Bitcoin Bazaar Thursday here at BTC Vegas!

It’s time for the biggest Bitcoin conference of the year ⚡️

Latest News Block is already out covering:

🔸 Bitcoin hits new ATH, outperforming stocks and bonds as mainstream attention grows
🔸 U.S. may ease bank rules to boost Treasury demand via capital relief
🔸 Senate advances bipartisan stablecoin bill to unlock new buyers for U.S. debt
🔸 Bitcoin rally still looks early as search interest and halving returns lag past cycles
🔸 Government narrative shifts from deficit cuts to inflating debt away via nominal GDP *growth*

Happy Memorial Day!

Latest News Block is already out covering:

🔸 Bitcoin hits $112K, outperforming stocks and bonds as mainstream attention grows
🔸 U.S. may ease bank rules to boost Treasury demand through capital relief
🔸 Senate advances bipartisan stablecoin bill to unlock new buyers for U.S. debt
🔸 Bitcoin rally still looks early as search interest and halving returns lag past cycles
🔸 Government narrative shifts from deficit cuts to inflating debt away via nominal GDP *growth*

500 Women are attending the Women of Bitcoin 2025 Brunch! 🧡👯⚡️

I can't be more excited! See you in Vegas!

Make sure to scoop up early bird conference tickets when they go on sale for 2026 this week and use code HODL!

Fun fact: I’ve had my tickets for the premiere of the latest Mission Impossible for weeks and I LOVE watching behind-the-scenes videos of all the stunts @TomCruise does — absolutely incredible!

Anyone else excited for the film? I hope Tom is a Bitcoiner.

Don’t miss the latest Coin Stories News Block - your 8 min update on all the big Bitcoin and market headlines to start your week!

🔸 Institutions double down on Bitcoin amid market volatility
🔸 Some major funds rotate out—but long-term players step in
🔸 U.S. credit downgraded as deficit surges
🔸 Gold demand rises, but J.P. Morgan says Bitcoin’s outlook is brighter
🔸 Corporate Bitcoin adoption continues to go global—and markets respond
🔸 Board of directors news at $SMLR!

🚨 WOMEN OF BITCOIN ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨👯‍♀️

Join us for the 4th annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch at BTC Vegas! 🎲

Tickets go live this Friday, May 16th at 10am ET and they are expected to sell out quickly!

Bookmark the link and set your alarms: https://t.co/REjeqlUsXX

Thank you to @MARAHoldings for being our presenting partner for the 3rd year in a row!

Major updates to start this week in the latest Coin Stories News Block, out now!

🔹Nakamoto Holdings raises $710M to launch Bitcoin treasury company.
🔹Strive Asset Management to launch publicly-traded Bitcoin treasury fund.
🔹New Hampshire & Arizona to establish Bitcoin reserves.
🔹 Warren Buffett warns of fiat debasement.
🔹 Scott Bessent criticizes Senate's failure to advance the GENIUS Act.
🔹 and much more!