BTC174: Is Bitcoin Property, Currency, or Both? w/ Parker Lewis & Will Cole (Bitcoin Podcast)

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Stig Brodersen

Education, Investing, Business

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🗓️ 20 March 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Join us as Parker Lewis & Will Cole delve into Bitcoin's role as property or currency, discuss Bill Ackman's views and Saylor's latest buy. We explore Bitcoin payments, the impact of high rates, and the future of digital authentication. This episode is packed with insights on the evolving cryptocurrency landscape and its broader economic implications. Tune in for a deep dive into the forefront of digital assets. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Bill Ackman's prediction on Bitcoin's cycle and its implications on the economy. Michael Saylor's strategic acquisition of an additional 12,000 BTC for MicroStrategy. The debate on whether Bitcoin should be considered digital property or a currency. The potential of Bitcoin payments and the innovative approach of Zapright. The feasibility and implications of receiving lightning payments through a Tor-enabled node. Integration of fiat payments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including the use of stablecoins and traditional currencies. The challenge of authentication in the digital age, especially in the context of AI and the potential for misinformation. A discussion on global policy trends and competition in the digital asset space, highlighting the strategic importance of cryptocurrency. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Checkout Parker and Will’s company ZapRite. Parker’s recent book: Gradually, Then Suddenly. Related Episode: Listen to BTC156: Bitcoin is Not A Hedge w/ Parker Lewis, or watch the video. Related Episode: Listen to BTC092: Bitcoin Energy & Custody w/ Parker Lewis & Will Cole, or watch the video. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Wise NetSuite Fidelity CI Financial TurboTax Linkedin Marketing Solutions Fundrise NDTCO Vacasa NerdWallet Babbel Shopify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to TIP.
0:02.0	Hey everyone, welcome to this Wednesday's release of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast.
0:06.0	This episode is brought to you by River, the place that I personally go to securely invest in Bitcoin with confidence and with zero fees.
0:14.8	On today's show I have Will Cole and Parker Lewis on to talk about some of the more interesting
0:19.3	things happening from a payments processing standpoint. We start to show off talking about billionaire Bill
0:24.7	Ackman's recent comments on Bitcoin, what he might be missing. We also discuss Michael
0:29.5	Sailer's comments on Bitcoin being more of a property as opposed to a medium of exchange and much, much more.
0:36.0	This is one you will not want to miss from two of the most thoughtful people in the space.
0:40.0	So with that, here's my interview with Will and Parker.
0:47.0	Celebrating 10 years you are listening to Bitcoin Fundamentals by the
0:52.0	Investors Podcast Network.
0:54.0	Now for your host, Preston Pish. Hey everyone welcome to the show. I'm sitting here with Parker Lewis, Will Cole.
1:09.5	Guys, I'm so thrilled to have this conversation and just dive into all things
1:14.0	Bitcoin. Thanks Preston, glad to be here. Yeah, it was good to see you on the
1:19.0	slopes a couple days ago and we'll turn right back around no days off.
1:23.0	Did Parker tell you he saved my bacon?
1:26.0	I did not hear.
1:28.0	Not so.
1:29.0	It was really easy that helped get pressing the sun down the mountain.
1:35.0	I mean, they were doing great, but his son just needed a little bit of a
1:39.0	good of a boost.
1:41.0	Let's just say it wasn't one of my finer moments, Will. It was getting a little dicey, a little
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