The Bitcoin Brew
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Bitcoin recaps, straight from the tap.
May 08, 2026
Today’s podcast episodes cover a wide range of Bitcoin-related topics including Christine Lagarde’s warning on euro stablecoins, the IMF’s concerns about AI increasing financial cyber risks, institutional Bitcoin accumulation strategies, recent market movements, and the evolving landscape of privacy and identity in blockchain. Discussions also touch on advancements in Bitcoin mining protocols, corporate strategies, and European regulatory pressures. These insights are framed with references to recent themes such as institutional Bitcoin sales, Layer 2 developments, and regulatory divergence.
Listen NowMay 07, 2026
Today’s episode covers Strategy’s new Bitcoin sales approach, the evolving U.S. Bitcoin regulatory landscape including the CLARITY Act timeline, and BlackRock surpassing Michael Saylor in Bitcoin holdings. We explore geopolitical influences on Bitcoin’s role as a neutral reserve asset amid global conflicts and examine community discussions on Bitcoin sovereignty within the EU. Additional coverage includes technical updates, institutional trends, and practical impacts on users and markets.
Listen NowMay 06, 2026
Today’s podcast episodes cover key developments in Bitcoin market dynamics, including MicroStrategy’s selling strategy and institutional demand shifts. We explore technical progress from Bitcoin Optech's recent newsletter, Jeremy Rubin’s work on OP_CTV and Char, and post-quantum security discussions with Adam Back. Community and adoption insights include global conference highlights, regulatory enforcement updates, and evolving custody practices. The episodes provide practical guidance on Bitcoin security and market positioning, alongside broader economic and geopolitical contexts impacting Bitcoin’s growth.
Listen NowMay 05, 2026
Today’s coverage includes major institutional moves, Bitcoin supply dynamics, and energy discussions impacting mining and AI infrastructure. We explore advances in freedom computing, stablecoin influences on Bitcoin liquidity, and shifting geopolitical and regulatory landscapes. The transcript connects these developments with recent ecosystem integrations and emerging security challenges.
Listen NowMay 04, 2026
Today’s episodes explore Bitcoin’s shrinking supply, recent market volatility amidst geopolitical tensions, and key technical and security developments. Discussions include institutional adoption trends, on-chain data analysis, emerging threats in crypto security, and regulatory considerations. Additionally, insights from experienced market participants highlight macroeconomic impacts and user strategies within the evolving Bitcoin ecosystem.
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May 03, 2026
This week’s episode delves into the converging themes of regulatory pressures, institutional accumulation, and Bitcoin’s expanding geopolitical role. We explore how evolving policy landscapes shape market dynamics and user sovereignty, alongside technical innovations aimed at future-proofing Bitcoin against emerging threats. Additionally, we examine infrastructure developments bridging traditional finance and Bitcoin, and the social and ethical dimensions influencing adoption worldwide.
Listen NowApril 26, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into Bitcoin's accelerating supply shock marked by massive institutional accumulation and a rapidly shrinking liquid supply. We explore groundbreaking technical innovations from quantum resistance research to advancements in privacy protocols, alongside the evolving geopolitical role of Bitcoin in national sovereignty. Regulatory pressures, market dynamics influenced by scarcity, and the social dimensions of Bitcoin adoption are unpacked with extensive references to this week’s leading podcasts. Our conversation weaves together these themes, offering listeners a detailed analytical perspective on Bitcoin’s unfolding narrative in April 2026.
Listen NowApril 19, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into Bitcoin’s latest technical advancements, focusing on privacy protocols like silent payments and pay join, coupled with mining firmware upgrades and pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography research. Alongside these innovations, we analyze the ongoing regulatory pressures that create friction between user sovereignty and compliance demands. The discussion also highlights Bitcoin’s evolving role as a geopolitical asset and tool for economic resilience, especially as institutional accumulation intensifies amid the milestone of 20 million Bitcoins mined. Finally, we explore the social dimensions of adoption, emphasizing inclusion and the complex dynamics shaping the global Bitcoin ecosystem.
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