In this conversation, Matthew Pines and Pascal Huegli discuss the relevance of a strategic Bitcoin reserve (SBR) for the United States. They explore the intersection of Bitcoin, national security, and emerging technologies, arguing that Bitcoin's existence is rooted in the current global uncertainty and the need for alternative financial systems. The discussion highlights the benefits of establishing a Bitcoin reserve, including signaling U.S. values, strategic positioning in a changing world, and providing a stabilizing effect on the national balance sheet. They also discuss the potential downside risks such move could have on the US, Bitcoin and the world at large. Timestamps:00:00 Who is Matthew Pintes and the Case for Bitcoin's Existence10:11 Understanding Geopolitics and Emerging Technologies20:04 The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: An Overview29:55 Benefits of a Bitcoin Reserve for the U.S.34:27 The Role of Strategic Reserves in Government Policy39:05 Debating the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve43:22 Bitcoin as a Stabilizing Asset51:55 Legislative Pathways for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve01:01:09 Future Prospects for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: How likely is it?Sources:Bitcoin and US National Security:https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/bitcoin-and-us-national-securityCan Trump Order a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/can-trump-order-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserveThe Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset:https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/the-case-for-bitcoin-as-a-reserve-asset-2Follow Matthew Pines:https://x.com/matthew_pinesFollow Pascal Hügli:Twitter - https://x.com/pahuegNostr - npub1qhx7lnggpv64f0wt5xyjj7h90qh5ewu35pspr66sj8alc4gvcfjqqn04l8Thank you for subscribing to our channel! We’re excited to have you with us!

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