The German Bitcoin Advantage: aifinyo CEO Garry Krugljakow | BFC Ep. 20
Germany’s Bitcoin transformation is underway. In this episode of Bitcoin for Corporations host Pierre Rochard sits down with Garry Krugljakow, CEO of the German fintech-turned-Bitcoin-treasury company aifinyo. Together, they unpack how a publicly listed firm in Europe’s largest economy is pioneering a new corporate model merging technology, sound money, and balance-sheet strategy. With Germany’s favorable tax structure, deep capital markets, and a growing Bitcoin-savvy population, aifinyo’s pivot signals the beginning of a continental shift toward a Bitcoin-based financial future.As traditional finance converges with digital hard money, this conversation reveals how Europe’s business landscape could evolve over the next decade — from fintech innovation to full corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
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ANALYSIS: MSTR Q3 Earnings Call | The "BTC Refinery" Model
Strategy (MSTR) just reported Q3 earnings, and this episode breaks down the most important developments shaping the future of the world’s first and largest bitcoin treasury company. Host Pierre Rochard and producer Spencer Nichols dive into the numbers, the updated capital strategy, and how the “BTC Refinery Model” is redefining corporate balance sheets in the Bitcoin era.We explore why MSTR raised the STRC dividend to 10.5% at the same time the Federal Reserve is cutting rates, and what this counter-cyclical move signals about Strategy’s ambitions. The discussion also clarifies the difference between leverage and amplification—a point many investors still misunderstand—and why preferred equity has become the cornerstone of Saylor’s approach to harnessing bitcoin’s volatility for equity holders rather than fighting it. And finally, they discuss the B- credit rating conferred to Strategy by S&P, and what this means for the future of bitcoin-backed credit instruments.
In episode 19 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute break down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former Binance CEO CZ to how quantum computing breakthroughs could challenge Bitcoin’s security to how the conflict between stablecoins and traditional banking might change the future of money — the BPI team analyzes the shifting political economy of Bitcoin.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/⭐ Subscribe to Bitcoin Magazine Print to get our latest release “The Finance Issue” featuring exclusive content with Michael Saylor:https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/magazinesChapters:00:00 – Quantum & Satoshi’s Coins00:31 – Welcome to Bitcoin Policy Hour01:20 – DeFi Leak Derails D.C. Negotiations04:15 – Capitol Hill Fallout: Self-Custody, Code, and Crypto Regulation13:21 – Fed ‘Skinny Accounts’: Stablecoin Access to Central Banking27:47 – Narrow Banking Debate: Could Stablecoins Replace Banks?33:12 – Cuomo’s Crypto Play & New York’s BitLicense Experiment39:48 – Trump Pardons CZ: Political Conflicts and Binance’s Global Reach46:00 – Quantum Computing, National Security & Bitcoin Encryption Risks53:56 – Closing Thoughts: Bitcoin Policy Institute Updates & Next Week’s Outlook#bitcoin #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Stablecoins #QuantumComputing #CZ #MarketStructure #BTC #Investing #DCPolitics #BitcoinMagazine #Binance #TrumpAdministrationDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.
Méliuz ($CASH3) — a leading Brazilian e-commerce platform with 42+ million users — has transformed itself and become the country's first bitcoin treasury company. In this episode of the Bitcoin for Corporations Show, host Pierre Rochard sits down with Méliuz Chairman Israel Salmen and Director of Bitcoin Strategy Mason Foard to break down how they took a zombie company and turned it into a growing bitcoin-backed business.They explore Méliuz's market crash and its subsequent re-invention inspired by Strategy (MSTR), and how the regulatory and financial backdrop of the Brazilian market (high inflation and high interest rates) presents unique opportunities and challenges for corporate bitcoin adoption.Chapters:00:00 – From IPO to Bitcoin: The Méliuz Origin Story01:30 – Méliuz's Core Business Explained04:43 – Market Collapse to BTC Treasury Transformation10:34 – Mason Foard: Méliuz Director of BTC Strategy15:45 – Brazil’s Macro Landscape: Challenges & Opportunities22:05 – Derivative Strategies & Capital Efficiency29:06 – Brazil's Crypto Regulation and Tax Policy32:59 – Fintech + Bitcoin: Integrating Treasury and Digital Banking39:12 – Risk Management & Long-Term Bitcoin Strategy Outlook40:44 – Closing ThoughtsConnect with Israel Salmen on X: https://x.com/IsraelSalmenConnect with Mason Foard on X: https://x.com/MasonFoardConnect with Pierre Rochard on X: https://x.com/BitcoinPierreLearn more about Méliuz: https://www.meliuz.com.br/Follow Bitcoin For Corporations X: https://x.com/BitcoinForCorpsLearn more about Bitcoin For Corporations - the executive network for corporate bitcoin adoption: https://b.tc/corporationsJoin us November 13-14 at Bitcoin Amsterdam 2025 to connect with Bitcoiners and the leaders shaping the next phase of Bitcoin adoption! Tickets on-sale now: https://www.bitcoin.amsterdam/Don't miss the Bitcoin for Corporations Symposium, Amsterdam on November 12th. Learn more: https://www.bitcoin.amsterdam/bfc-symposium#Bitcoin #Meliuz #BitcoinForCorporations #CorporateBitcoin #BitcoinTreasury #BTC #BrazilBitcoin #BitcoinStrategy #MSTR #Inflation #HedgeAgainstInflation #BitcoinStock #CryptoMarkets #BalanceSheet #PierreRochard #Hyperbitcoinization #FiatDebasement #EmergingMarkets #CASH3 #Fintech #Ecommerce #BitcoinEducation
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Ian Carroll: Bitcoin, Power and Institutional Capture | Bitcoin Backstage
Isabella Santos sits down with Ian Carroll to unpack Bitcoin as a tool for sovereignty and privacy in a world of corporate power and surveillance. Ian traces his path from GameStop to crypto to a Bitcoin-first mindset, and explains why the 21M cap, culture, and consensus matter. They discuss KYC/CBDCs, institutional capture risks, stablecoins, and whether we’ll separate money and state in our lifetimes. ⭐⚔️ SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #ad Connect with Ian Carroll on X: https://x.com/iancarrollshowConnect with Isabella Santos on X: https://x.com/isabellasg30:00 Bitcoin creates sovereignty & freedom—why it matters0:34 “How has Bitcoin changed how you think about money?” (GameStop → crypto → Bitcoin-first)2:12 Who owns everything? BlackRock/Vanguard, voting rights & corporate power5:27 Could institutions capture Bitcoin? Price, sentiment & code governance concerns6:39 Biggest long-term threat: influence over the 21M cap & media narratives8:38 Hard cap, consensus, and KYC/CBDC privacy risks10:39 How to fight back: speech, media, and “exit” by buying Bitcoin12:56 Thoughts on stablecoins: multipolar world, free markets vs regulation15:09 Will we separate money and state in our lifetime? Tech, culture, and optimism17:16 Is money the root of all evil? The “ease” trap & human nature20:54 Would a Bitcoin standard erase corruption? Auditability, dark money & realistic change22:30 Give citizens Bitcoin literacy—learn, change, separate money & state (closing)#Bitcoin #BitcoinBackstage #IsabellaSantos #IanCarroll #Sovereignty #Privacy #21M #KYC #CBDC #FreedomTech #Auditability #DarkMoney #Corruption #Stablecoins #FreeMarkets #FreeSpeech #DigitalSovereignty #SeparationOfMoneyAndState #BitcoinCulture #SoundMoney #OpenSource #Education #OptOut #Build
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