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The Bitcoin Layer

The Bitcoin Layer

The Bitcoin Layer is a premium markets research provider, covering bitcoin through a global macro lens | Research, Analysis, & Education Featuring Nik Bhatia, author of the #1 Amazon bestseller Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor. Subscribe to our research publication and YouTube channel to learn about global macroeconomics, bitcoin, Lightning Network, the monetary and financial system, the Federal Reserve, interest rates, and geopolitics. Most importantly, develop a

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12:55

Bitcoin Will Challenge Dollar, Not Gold-Backed BRICS...

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/08/16

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik discusses the future monetary order. He compares bitcoin, which is almost 15 years old and has the adoption of over 100 million people worldwide, to the idea of a gold-backed currency issued by BRICS, the geopolitical group of China, India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa. One is real, and the other is imaginary. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts

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30:02

The Corporate, CRE, and AirBNB Debt Timebomb

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2023/08/11

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. The era of easy money is over — for borrowers the world over, it's time to sell assets or downsize to operate at higher rates. Anything to avoid default. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation Devices. Visit https://river.com and start buying today, or visit https://river.com/TBL for $5 free when you sign up

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21:21

7 CHARTS TO WATCH: Stocks, Bonds & Bitcoin

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2023/08/09

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik takes us on a tour across asset classes. He examines the price action and behavioral impulses of buyers and sellers for US Treasuries, bitcoin, ETH vs BTC, the stock market, volatility, and oil.New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/SThe Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation Devices.Visit https://river.com and start buying today, or

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55:21

Unapologetic Capitalism Drives Human Flourishing |...

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2023/08/04

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by author and economist Saifedean Ammous. @saifedean teaches us the principles of economics from his latest book and attributes human flourishing to our capitalistic system. Nik asks Saifedean about the general idea of owning stocks versus owning government bonds and why trade brings about peaceful interaction. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack

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29:42

Bitcoin Is Reshaping Namibia's Commerce | Okin

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2023/08/03

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, TBL Africa correspondent Noelyne Sumba is joined by Nikolai Tjongarero (Okin). Okin is the visionary founder of okinent.com. They delve into the world of Bitcoin in Africa. Discover the innovative ways to earn and utilize Bitcoin through content creation, encompassing realms like music, podcasts, art, and beyond. As an esteemed educator and content creator, Okin

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29:15

Cypherpunks & Lightning Network | Alex Leishman

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2023/07/31

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by River Founder and CEO Alex Leishman. Alex takes us through his bitcoin journey, starting in 2012, and explains his path toward starting River and about his mission to onboard in the easiest and safest way possible. Nik asks Alex about the state of Lightning Network, what he's optimistic about regarding bitcoin adoption, and some of his cypherpunk

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31:40

Stablecoins Are The New Eurodollar System | Caitlin Long

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/07/28

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, we are joined by Custodia Bank Founder and CEO, Caitlin Long. Caitlin explains why FedNow is a technology upgrade but not a CBDC, and she and Nik explore the theory of stablecoins as an extension of the Eurodollar, or offshore banking, system. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation

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12:00

The Fed Is Playing With FIRE

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2023/07/26

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik breaks down the latest decision by the Fed to hike rates yet another 25 basis points. He discusses the tight labor market, why the Fed feels no need to pivot whatsoever, and how Powell's Jackson Hole speech in August will set the tone for even more hawkishness. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and

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70:35

The Fed's Big Experiment Will End In Tears | Randy...

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2023/07/25

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Joe sits down with Randy Woodward (@TheBondFreak) who is a Fixed-Income Bond Broker at Raymond James Financial. Randy and Joe discuss ODL and other measures of money supply threatening to send US consumer prices into deflation, the Fed's big experiment in doing away with QE and ZIRP after 15 years, and the state of banks as we head into yet another rate hike this

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57:27

RFK's Bitcoin Proposal, Fed Driving Blind, & Hard...

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2023/07/21

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Joe talks to Lawrence Lepard, Investment Manager at Equity Management Associates. They discuss RFK's proposal to back 1% of newly-issued US Treasuries with hard money, what the yield curve signals about the Fed's policy error, the problem of US government interest payments, and what's next for financial markets. Lawrence's 2nd Quarter Update:

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53:14

The Fed Is Fueling The 2023 Bull Market | Michael Howell

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2023/07/19

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Joe sits down once again with Michael Howell, the Founder and CEO of CrossBorder Capital. Michael delivers a sweeping lecture on global liquidity bottoming, the world economy is already well into recession, why US QT is effectively 'dead', and how stealth QE paired with Chinese easing is having the net effect of supporting global liquidity, and therefore financial

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39:16

Inflation Is Eating Ghana — Bitcoin Is Fixing It

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2023/07/17

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, TBL Africa correspondent Noelyne Sumba is joined by Kumi Nkansah. Kumi is an active bitcoin educator and advocate from Ghana and the the founder of Bitcoin Cowries (https://bitcoincowries.com). Kumi describes his journey to bitcoin as a curious technologist, broadcast journalist, and media mogul by trade. He enthusiastically portraits the growing bitcoin circular

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39:28

SEC v Ripple Analysis With Legal Expert Joe Carlasare

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/07/14

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, one of the Joes explains yesterday's decision in the SEC v Ripple Labs case very simply to the other Joe, and the implications it will have for whether or not "crypto" is ultimately categorized as a security. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation Devices. Visit River.com and start buying

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15:51

CPI Now BELOW 3%! What Does It Mean For Rate Hikes?

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2023/07/12

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik chronicles the path of inflation from last year's 9% mania to potentially less than 2% by the end of 2023. He explains why there are finally some renewed inflation risks, why disinflation is still the more likely outcome, and goes through the price action in 2-year US Treasuries. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to

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27:51

Africa Is Ahead Of The World On Bitcoin Adoption

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/07/11

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik sits down with TBL Africa Correspondent Noelyne Sumba to discuss the growing popularity of Bitcoin in Africa, the game changing Lightning Network, and the optimism fueling Africa's economic landscape. She also shares how Bitcoin is reshaping the continent and empowering individuals and businesses alike. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The

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15:12

"Strong" Labor Market Is Really Just Summertime...

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/07/07

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. WARNING: Labor Market In Mirror May Be Weaker Than It Appears. In this video, Joe breaks down how the "strong" ADP employment data paired with today's NFP and wage data paints a deceptively strong picture of the labor market, one that the Fed will use as cannon fodder for another ill-fated hike on July 26th. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S Sponsored By Foundation

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16:48

Trend Watch: Treasuries & Bitcoin

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2023/07/05

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik examines the next few months of monetary policy. With yield curves deeply inverting once again and risk markets off to the races, how will the Fed respond? We also identify some key trends in bitcoin and rates. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River and Foundation Devices. Visit River.com and start

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14:26

4th of July Bitcoin On-Chain Update

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/06/30

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this video, Joe takes a break from our regularly scheduled programming to walk through some of his favorite bitcoin-native indicators that add some perspective to where we are at in bitcoin's four-year cycle, and what lies ahead in the next 6-12 months. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S Sponsored By Foundation Devices — see what best-in-class Bitcoin storage

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20:00

Bitcoin Will Help You Survive A CBDC Future

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Nik breaks down the latest Bank of International Settlements paper that suggests the world move toward CBDCs and tokenized deposits. He discusses the hypocrisy in failing to mention bitcoin, the BIS dream of a unified ledger, and most importantly, why bitcoin is essential for freedom from bank liabilities. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts

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18:48

World's Empty Office Buildings Become Debt Time Bomb

The Bitcoin Layer ·

2023/06/23

Welcome to The Bitcoin Layer, where we bring you research, analysis, and education for all things bitcoin and macro. In this episode, Joe breaks down the immense losses facing the holders of office mortgages around the world, concentrated mostly in the hands of already-embattled small and regional banks. New YouTube videos M/W/F — New Substack posts T/R/S Sponsored By Foundation Devices — see what best-in-class Bitcoin storage feels like at thebitcoinlayer.com/foundation Get $10 off with promo

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