The Bitcoin Way Podcast No BS Bitcoin with Cedric Youngelman | Ep. #98
Jan 9, 2026
Cedric Youngelman, a Bitcoin podcaster and commentator, dives deep into the current state of Bitcoin and self-custody. He discusses the subtle influences of Wall Street, the role of stablecoins as a geopolitical tool, and the ethical implications of digital currencies. Cedric raises concerns about surveillance linked to digital IDs and warns against CBDCs overshadowing Bitcoin's ideals. They also touch on the cultural impact of media narratives, the significance of critical thinking, and the importance of educating future generations about financial sovereignty.
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Use Cash App’s On‑Ramp Smartly
- Merchants can adopt Bitcoin via Square/Cash App but U.S. tax/accounting treatment deters spending on-chain.
- Use on‑ramp features that convert dollars to sats for merchants to avoid taxable spend events.
Stablecoins: Lifeline And Lever
- Cedric views stablecoins as practical lifelines for weak currencies but also as tools that extend U.S. monetary influence and surveillance.
- He calls stablecoins "extremely exciting" yet "very scary" due to centralization and political uses.
Digital ID Plus Stablecoins Is The Endgame
- The coupling of digital IDs and stablecoins is the endgame for centralized monetary control and surveillance.
- Cedric believes tethering digital dollars to identity enables fine-grained control over behavior.
