Bitcoin becoming global reserve asset 'sooner' than most think: David Bailey

Episode 520 of The Scoop was recorded with The Block's Frank Chaparro and Bitcoin Inc CEO David Bailey.

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David Bailey is the CEO of Bitcoin Inc.

The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy), and Bitcoin's separation from the broader crypto market.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
00:34 - President Trump prelude
04:34 - Sponsor break
05:35 - Bitcoin losing its identity?
10:26 - International adoption
15:17 - Bitcoin as a matter of national security
18:39 - Market trends
21:33 - Risks of Microstrategy
26:28 - Microstrategy’s appeal
30:47 - Bitcoin’s maturity and seeking yield
31:51 - Crypto market troubles
34:25 - Conclusion

GUEST LINKS
David Bailey on X: ⁠ ⁠https://x.com/DavidFBailey⁠
BTC Inc: ⁠https://b.tc/

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