War, Bitcoin & Power: US Proof-of-Work vs. EU Proof-of-Weapons | BitcoinHardTalk Episode 73

BitcoinHardTalk Episode 73 Host: Simon Dixon Episode Length: 3 hours 22 minutes 52 seconds Release Date: 7th March 2025 Episode Summary This week on BitcoinHardTalk, Simon Dixon dissects the growing divide between US Bitcoin adoption and the EU's war-driven financial strategy. The United States has officially announced a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, signaling a shift toward proof-of-work money. Meanwhile, the European Union is pouring €800 billion into its war economy, doubling down on fiat Proof-of-Weapons spending as Germany offloads its Bitcoin holdings. At the same time, Trump’s new executive orders and David Sacks’ crypto reserve strategy are raising concerns about asset-stripping taxpayer funds into the hands of venture capitalists. Is this a true Bitcoin hedge against the Fed, or just another pre-mined coin extraction scheme? In geopolitics, Zelensky’s White House visit turned into a humiliation ritual, marking the moment the Ukraine proxy war was handed over to the EU. With the US shifting focus to the Middle East, tensions are escalating between Israel, Iran, and Palestine, setting the stage for a new geopolitical power struggle. With Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs transforming global finance, Simon breaks down how these moves will impact markets, central banks, and financial sovereignty in 2025. What You’ll Learn in This Episode This Week in Bitcoin, Crypto & CBDCs 🇺🇸 US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve – Why the White House is pivoting toward proof-of-work money 🇩🇪 Germany offloading Bitcoin – Why the EU is choosing war spending over digital assets Stablecoins vs. CBDCs – The battle for financial control in the digital age David Sacks’ crypto reserve plan – A Bitcoin hedge against the Fed, or an asset-stripping scheme? The dangers of ETF-driven Bitcoin adoption & why self-custody is more critical than ever BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF strategy – Why the world’s largest asset manager is quietly stacking BTC This Week in Macro 🇺🇸🇪🇺 Trump’s tariffs & the dismantling of the EuroDollar system – How it will reshape global capital flows The ECB is moving toward war-driven stimulus – How the €800bn military budget is being used as the next QE OPEC+ vs. Trump’s oil strategy – Why energy dominance is key to the new financial order The Federal Reserve’s hidden playbook for stabilizing US debt through AI & stablecoins IMF weaponized against the Global South – Why El Salvador continues stacking Bitcoin despite IMF pressure This Week in Geopolitics 🇷🇺🇺🇦 Zelensky’s White House humiliation ritual – Why the Ukraine proxy war is now shifting to the EU 🇮🇱🇵🇸 The US-Israel dynamic is changing – Trump is now being pressured to escalate Middle East tensions Putin’s rare minerals deal with the US – How Russia is leveraging its resources in global power negotiations China’s next move in the global financial war – How Beijing is hedging against US sanctions Why BRICS nations may be preparing a Bitcoin-backed trade settlement system The rising battle between decentralized money (Bitcoin) and centralized financial warfare (Fiat) Links & Resources 🔹 SimonDixon.com – Stay ahead with Bitcoin, macro, and geopolitical insights. Sign up to newsletter by hitting yellow button on homepage.  🔹 Follow Simon Dixon on X (Twitter) – Get real-time updates 🔹 Watch BitcoinHardTalk on YouTube 🔹 Subscribe to BitcoinHardTalk on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed are Simon Dixon’s personal opinions and do not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions. Bitcoin and crypto investments involve risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This description has been written by AI based on the full video transcript, shownotes, and email newsletter copy.

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