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The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.

00:00 - Introduction to Matthew Pines

04:02 - US-Saudi Investment Forum Overview

08:09 - Geopolitical Implications of US Foreign Policy

18:44 - Monetary Reordering and Dollar Dominance

26:55 - Central Banks and Federal Debt Dynamics

32:50 - Bitcoin's Role in the Global Monetary System

41:59 - The Role of Capital in Strategic Competition

44:30 - Covert Operations and Financial Markets

46:26 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and National Security

48:40 - The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Discussion

49:22 - Tipping Points in Bitcoin Policy

56:31 - The Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Policy

59:26 - Balancing Bitcoin Acquisition and Dollar Confidence

01:02:22 - Innovative Financial Mechanisms for Bitcoin Acquisition

01:06:55 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Disruption

01:10:08 - The Overton Window Shift for Bitcoin

01:13:54 - Disruptive Advanced Technologies

01:16:00 - The Convergence of Bitcoin, AI, and Energy

01:18:59 - BPI's Role in Bitcoin Advocacy

01:22:52 - The Future of Bitcoin and Decentralization

01:24:37 - Outro and Disclaimer

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