Mining Ban? Impending Energy Crisis, and Bitcoin Whales on the Move! - Hard Money

Mining Ban? Impending Energy Crisis, and Bitcoin Whales on the Move! - Hard Money

Author: Hard Money with Natalie Brunell September 9, 2022 Duration: 23:34

Episode 13 of Hard Money with Natalie Brunell - Headlines this week include Russia shutting down the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, new highs in European energy prices, Germany's $65 billion energy relief plan, Russian Legislation to legalize cryptocurrencies for payment in international trade, a new report on the energy implications of crypto-assets from the White House Office of Science and Technology, movement in the OG Bitcoin whale wallets, Poolin's suspension of withdraws, a new report on Bitcoin mining from Arcane Research, Michael Saylor on the Lightning Network, and Prince Phillip of Serbia joins JAN3 as Chief Strategy Officer. 

This week's guest commentator is Alex Epstein, author of Fossil Future and the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels. For this week's Hard Money Report we continue our exploration of the ongoing energy crisis and examine how Bitcoin can help to stabilize energy grids and make more for a energy secure future. 

Chapters: 

00:00:00 "Hard Money" Intro

00:00:35 World Macro News, the ongoing Energy Crisis, and Russian Crypto Regulation 

00:02:55 Bitcoin Headlines 

00:08:01 Alex Epistein Interview 

00:16:33 Impending Energy Crisis: Why Bitcoin Encourages Energy Usage

00:23:06 "Hard Money" Outro 

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Each week on Hard Money with Natalie Brunell, the noise of the financial world gets cut through with clarity and depth. This isn't just a recap of market movements; it's a focused exploration of Bitcoin's evolving role within the broader economic landscape. Natalie brings together sharp analysis of the latest headlines-from Federal Reserve decisions to corporate shifts at firms like Coinbase and BlockFi-with conversations that go beyond the surface. You'll hear exclusive interviews with thinkers and builders who are shaping the future of money, from veteran finance leaders to innovators on the Bitcoin frontier. The discussions are grounded in real-world implications, whether examining the potential insolvency of a major crypto lender or highlighting how Bitcoin mining in Texas can unexpectedly stabilize an energy grid during a heatwave. By weaving together policy, technology, and human stories, this podcast provides a coherent narrative for anyone looking to understand the practical and philosophical shifts underway. Tune in for a consistently thoughtful take that treats Bitcoin not as a speculative outlier, but as a serious subject within global business and investing conversations.
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