Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs illegal — but will the $130B already collected ever be refunded?
GDP slowing, inflation rising, and the CBO's new deficit numbers are grim
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund bought the Bitcoin dip while Goldman's CEO admitted he got it wrong
Ledn closes the first-ever investment-grade Bitcoin-backed deal on Wall Street — zero losses through the crash
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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie 
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References mentioned in the episode:
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Tariffs in 6–3 Ruling
Supreme Court Opinion: Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump
Bessent Says Tariff Revenue to Be "Virtually Unchanged" in 2026
What Happens to Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
Trump Increases Global Tariff from 10% to 15% After Ruling
Trump Increases Global Tariff to 15%, Invoking Section 122
Trump Lost on Tariffs, But American Trade Will Never Be the Same
Brad Setser's X Thread on Trump's Tariffs and Court Ruling
U.S. GDP Rose at Slower-Than-Forecast Pace of 1.4% Last Quarter
U.S. Economic Growth Slows Sharply in the Fourth Quarter
US PCE Inflation Rises Above Expectations in December
CBO Boosts U.S. Deficit Forecast by $1.4 Trillion on Trump Policies
CBO Projects U.S. Debt Will Reach New Record by 2030
CBO: The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036
WSJ: Why the Federal Deficit Is Set to Balloon
U.S. Budget Hole Set to Deepen Under New CBO Projections
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Increases Bitcoin ETF Position in Q4
Goldman Sachs CEO, Long a Skeptic, Says He Owns BTC
Ledn Closes First-Ever Investment-Grade Rated BTC-Backed ABS
Ledn Sells $188 Million in Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in ABS Market First

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Michael Saylor answered every single question I threw at him — including the ones most people are afraid to ask. Nearly 2 hours. Nothing off limits.
Topics include:
Why Michael Saylor says critics fundamentally misunderstand Bitcoin
Are people actively rooting for him to fail — and how he deals with it
Why Bitcoin didn't break past $126K and what he thinks really happened
His honest take on price suppression — is it real?
Why Bitcoin's upside volatility is shrinking and what that signals
Is quantum computing an actual threat to the network?
His reaction to Bitcoin being mentioned in the Epstein files
The strongest argument against Bitcoin — in his own words
Why retail investors sat out the last bull market and what it means for the next one
Michael Saylor is Founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy. Follow him on X at: https://x.com/saylor 
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie 

Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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Natalie Brunell sits down with BitcoinIRA Co-Founder Chris Kline to discuss:
The staggering reality of America's retirement shortfall and why it's worse than most people think
The surprising demographics putting bitcoin in their retirement accounts — it's not just young tech bros
Chris breaks down where the market is headed and what needs to happen for bitcoin to hit a new all-time high
The wake-up call: why treating your retirement savings casually is the biggest financial risk you're taking
Sign up for your BitcoinIRA and get up to $1000 for your account: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie 
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie 

Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
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Macro analyst Lyn Alden returns to Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to break down the state of Bitcoin and what comes next. We dive into:
Is the Bitcoin bottom in or is more pain ahead?
Why Lyn expects a gradual money print, not a "big" or "nuclear" print
Where is retail? Why everyday investors haven't shown up this last Bitcoin cycle
Capitulation and nerves — what Lyn has to say about sentiment
The catalysts that could spark Bitcoin's next major run
Why Lyn is no longer as bullish on gold & precious metals as she was in recent years
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Order Natalie's new book "Bitcoin is For Everyone," a simple introduction to Bitcoin and what's broken in our current financial system: https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie 
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Ledn is the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Get .25% off your first loan, learn more at https://www.Ledn.io/natalie 
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Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie 
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Natalie's Bitcoin Product Partners:
For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories 
Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world  
Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie 
With BitcoinIRA, you can invest in bitcoin 24/7 inside a tax-advantaged IRA. Choose a Traditional IRA to defer taxes, or a Roth IRA for tax-free withdrawals later. Take control of your future with BitcoinIRA: https://www.bitcoinira.com/natalie 

Natalie's Upcoming Events:
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 
 
Extra Services to Consider:
Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  
Ditch your fiat health insurance like I did four years ago! Join me at CrowdHealth: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
Cash App $CoinStories
#money #Bitcoin #investing

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:
Is the Bitcoin bottom in — or is more downside ahead?
The threat of AI deflation — and what it means for Bitcoin
Lightning Labs takes first steps to make Bitcoin the native currency of AI agents
The Netherlands passes 36% unrealized gains tax
Ledn's Bitcoin-backed bond trust earns investment-grade rating
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The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie 
----
Order my new intro to Bitcoin book "Bitcoin is For Everyone": https://amzn.to/3WzFzfU 
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Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com 
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References mentioned in the episode:
Lightning Labs Official Announcement on AI Agent Tools
Lightning Labs Releases AI Agent Tools for BTC Payments
Jason Lowery on AI Agents and Bitcoin Cyber Sovereignty
Lyn Alden on AI and Productivity at Bitcoin Investor Week
Dutch Lawmakers Advance 36% Capital Gains Tax on Crypto
Dutch Government Proposes New Exit Tax on Citizens
How the Dutch Government's Unrealized Tax Policy Would Work

Bitcoin-Backed Bonds Facing Stress Test After Selloff
S&P Global: Preliminary Ratings on Ledn Issuer Trust
Ledn Gets Investment-Grade Rating for BTC-backed Loan Trust
BlockFills Reportedly Halts Withdrawals, Restricts Trading
BlockFills Announcement Halting Withdrawals and Trading
Strategy Announces BTC Security Program to Address Quantum
Earnings Clip: Strategy Launches Bitcoin Security Program
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Upcoming Events:
Strategy World 2026 in Las Vegas on February 23-26th - Use code HODL for discounted tickets: https://www.strategysoftware.com/world26 
Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput= 
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This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice.
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VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS
Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/
Cash App $CoinStories
#money #Bitcoin #investing