Lyn Alden: At THIS Point, Bitcoin Will Threaten Government Deficit Spending

26/06/2025 1h 6min Episodio 55
Lyn Alden: At THIS Point, Bitcoin Will Threaten Government Deficit Spending

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In this conversation, Lyn Alden and Pascal Hügli delve into the intricate relationship between central banking, war making, fiat currency, and Bitcoin. They explore how central banks have historically financed sovereign activities, the implications of monetary policy on economic cycles, and the potential future of Bitcoin as a rival to traditional fiat systems. The discussion also touches on the challenges of Bitcoin adoption, the role of government debt, and the evolving landscape of monetary policy, including the rise of CBDCs and MMT. At what point will Bitcoin be big enough to challenge government financing? Pascal and Lyn tackle this very question!Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:16 The Role of Central Banks in Sovereign Financing 02:49 Insights from Writing: Lessons Learned 05:44 The Evolution of Money and Technology 09:01 Central Banking: Purpose and Consequences 11:39 The Impact of Central Banks on Economic Cycles 14:49 The Relationship Between Central Banks and War 17:38 The Connection Between Fiat Currency and War Financing 20:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Impact on Sovereignty 23:55 The Role of Bitcoin in Modern Monetary Systems 26:49 The Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption 29:39 The Future of Fiat and Bitcoin Coexistence 32:54 The Endgame of Fiat Currency 35:59 The Role of Government Debt in the Economy 39:00 The Future of Bonds and Treasuries 41:59 The Implications of Treasury Buybacks 44:34 The Late Stage of the Fiat System 47:55 The Role of CBDCs and MMT in the Future 50:44 The Interplay Between Bitcoin and Fiat Systems 53:36 The Future of Monetary Policy and Financial Systems Follow Lyn Alden: Twitter - https://x.com/LynAldenContact Follow me: Twitter - https://x.com/pahueg Nostr - npub1qhx7lnggpv64f0wt5xyjj7h90qh5ewu35pspr66sj8alc4gvcfjqqn04l8 Check out our sponsor Newhedge: https://newhedge.io/ Newhedge is an analytics and intelligence platform for all the Bitcoin data you need! Get 50% off your subscription by using the code "Signal"! 🔥 Our new book is live:Order from Europe: https://www.amazon.de/dp/1967693013 Global: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B0F9W8Y283  Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We’re excited to have you with us! #centralbanks, #fiatcurrency, #Bitcoin, #monetarypolicy, #warfinancing, #economiccycles, #governmentdebt, #CBDCs, #MMT, #financialsystems #lynalden

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