Why Banks Like Bitcoin Now, With Pascal Hügli | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #102
Pascal Hügli is a former journalist and currently an investment manager at Maerki Baumann. The bank is one of the leading financial institutions in Switzerland that offers exposure to Bitcoin and other digital currencies. In this conversation with Relai's Head of Communications, Joël Kai Lenz, Pascal discusses his journey into Bitcoin, why he decided to work in a bank, how whales and clients with big positions are selling BTC, why he wrote a book, and what he thinks the future holds. You can follow Pascal on X: https://x.com/pahueg Or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-huegli/ Pascal also has a great podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@lessnoisemoresignalpodcast You can buy Pascal's book here: https://www.ricardosalinas.com/en/librobitcoin —⏱ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:15 - Pascal's podcast10:18 - Pascal's new book with Ricardo Salinas15:10 - Bitcoin's role in banking and institutional adoption20:19 - Market dynamics and why we see so much selling25:16 - The impact of BlackRock and other financial institutions26:53 - Do clients of Maerki Baumann like Bitcoin or Bitcoin ETFs more?30:15 - The human element in Bitcoin and its community32:36 - Fiat vs. Bitcoin: Can it co-exist for the next century?36:45 - Bitcoin treasury companies and their impact41:08 - The rationality of Bitcoin investments—Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? 🎧Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 🎧Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06BdZid57RlCgBNsgr703A?si=5ec60cc680534b44 --The opinions expressed on the show are the opinions of the individual guests and may not reflect the opinions of Relai. The information on the podcast may be changed without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.--🎓 Get Smarter About Bitcoin:🧠 Free Bitcoin Mini‑Course: https://relai.app/21-bitcoin-basics/📥 Free Weekly Bitcoin Newsletter: https://relai.app/newsletter👀 Need help? Send us a message: https://support.relai.app/en/Connect with us:Instagram: https://instagram.com/relai.appTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/relai_appLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/relaiDisclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.#Bitcoin #Finance #Investing #RelaiApp #SwissBitcoin #StackSats #21BitcoinBasics #BitcoinEducation
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Bitcoin: Gradually, Then Suddenly With Parker Lewis | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #100
Parker Lewis is the Head of Business Development at Zaprite, a tool and a new way to collect Bitcoin payments online. Additionally, he’s also the Author of the book ‘Gradually, Then Suddenly’. In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Parker discusses his journey into Bitcoin, why he decided to work in Bitcoin companies, how Bitcoin will soon eat up all the world’s wealth, and what motivated him to write his book.You can follow Parker on X: https://x.com/parkeralewis You can buy Parker’s book here: https://academy.saifedean.com/product/gradually-then-suddenly-hardcover/?v=adab7b701f23 —00:00 - Intro00:45 - Why Bitcoin community hubs are important05:37 - Understanding Bitcoin and Parker’s book12:25 - The problem with fiat money19:00 - Bitcoin as a solution to economic issues23:39 - Bitcoin as a store of value vs. a medium of exchange29:29 - The future of Bitcoin payments33:05 - Adoption and the acceptance of Bitcoin in businesses39:14 - Parker’s Bitcoin allocation in his portfolio—Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06BdZid57RlCgBNsgr703A?si=5ec60cc680534b44 --The opinions expressed on the show are the opinions of the individual guests and may not reflect the opinions of Relai AG. The information on the podcast may be changed without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.--Relai is Europe’s easiest bitcoin investment app. The ‘Made in Switzerland’ bitcoin investment app enables anyone in Europe to invest in bitcoin within minutes. You can buy bitcoin instantly or set up a weekly/monthly savings plan for as little as 50 CHF/EUR and invest in bitcoin automatically over time.Disclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.👋 New to Relai? Visit our website to learn more: https://relai.app/💡 Also, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the episode in video format and enjoy the best bits from new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/RelaiFollow us on Twitter➡️ https://twitter.com/Relai_appFollow us on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/relai.app/Like our Facebook page➡️ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RelaiApp/community/ #bitcoin #personalfinance #savings #buybitcoin
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The Dangers of CBDCs and Why Bitcoin Is the Exit With Efrat Fenigson | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #97
Efrat Fenigson hosts the “You’re The Voice” podcast and is a public advocate for Bitcoin worldwide. She came onto the scene at BTC Amsterdam in 2023 and BTC Prague 2024, where she gave talks about the dangers of CBDCs and how Bitcoin can be an exit. In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Efrat discusses her journey into Bitcoin, why she decided to take a closer look a few years ago, how she started her podcast, why she’s educating against CBDCs, and what Bitcoiners can do in the future. You can follow Efrat on X: https://x.com/efenigson You can subscribe to Efrat’s podcast here: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice —00:00 - Intro00:29 - Efrat’s journey into Bitcoin05:23 - Understanding CBDCs vs. Bitcoin10:01 - The future of CBDCs and the global financial system20:18 - The risks of CBDCs and financial control30:09 - Personal finance and the Bitcoin standard—Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06BdZid57RlCgBNsgr703A?si=5ec60cc680534b44 --The opinions expressed on the show are the opinions of the individual guests and may not reflect the opinions of Relai AG. The information on the podcast may be changed without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.--Relai is Europe’s easiest bitcoin investment app. The ‘Made in Switzerland’ bitcoin investment app enables anyone in Europe to invest in bitcoin within minutes. You can buy bitcoin instantly or set up a weekly/monthly savings plan for as little as 50 CHF/EUR and invest in bitcoin automatically over time.Disclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.👋 New to Relai? Visit our website to learn more: https://relai.app/💡 Also, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the episode in video format and enjoy the best bits from new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/RelaiFollow us on Twitter➡️ https://twitter.com/Relai_appFollow us on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/relai.app/Like our Facebook page➡️ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RelaiApp/community/ #bitcoin #personalfinance #savings #buybitcoin
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Why Most Family Offices Will Hold Onto Bitcoin Going Forward With Peter Dunworth | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #95
Peter Dunworth is a partner at the Bitcoin Advisers and has had a successful career in various family offices. Originally from Australia, he’s best known in the Bitcoin community globally for his Bitcoin outlook and work in orange pilling HNWIs. In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Peter discusses what led to him discovering Bitcoin, why he was so convinced early on, what importance multisig wallets play in Bitcoin adoption, and how he’s actively orange pilling more family offices. You can follow Peter on X: https://x.com/peterbtcadviser —00:00 - Intro02:45 - Bitcoin’s current landscape and future outlook 15:15 - The evolution of Bitcoin in family offices 30:03 - Self-custody and the future of Bitcoin investments—Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06BdZid57RlCgBNsgr703A?si=5ec60cc680534b44 --The opinions expressed on the show are the opinions of the individual guests and may not reflect the opinions of Relai AG. The information on the podcast may be changed without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.--Relai is Europe’s easiest bitcoin investment app. The ‘Made in Switzerland’ bitcoin investment app enables anyone in Europe to invest in bitcoin within minutes. You can buy bitcoin instantly or set up a weekly/monthly savings plan for as little as 50 CHF/EUR and invest in bitcoin automatically over time.Disclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.👋 New to Relai? Visit our website to learn more: https://relai.app/💡 Also, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the episode in video format and enjoy the best bits from new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/RelaiFollow us on Twitter➡️ https://twitter.com/Relai_appFollow us on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/relai.app/Like our Facebook page➡️ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RelaiApp/community/ #bitcoin #personalfinance #savings #buybitcoin
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Why Tether Is Investing in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Companies With Paolo Ardoino | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #94
Paolo Ardoino is the CEO of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, and the CTO of Bitfinex. Paolo discovered the cypherpunk movement in his early teens and has been fascinated by the movement. This led to him discovering Bitcoin in 2013 and joining Bitfinex a year later. In this conversation with Relai CEO Julian Liniger, Paolo discusses the evolution of Tether’s USDT stablecoin, how they use Bitcoin as a backing asset, why they decided also to use gold and treasuries as reserves, and why they invested billions of dollars in companies and projects to further evolve the space. You can follow Paolo on X: https://x.com/paoloardoino —00:00 - Intro03:10 - Early life and Paolo’s introduction to technology06:19 - Paolo’s transition from technology to finance12:23 - Paolo’s rise to CTO of Bitfinex and CEO of Tether16:08 - The success of Tether and its impact on digital assets20:21 - The importance of self-custody in Bitcoin30:00 - Investing in Bitcoin startups and Paolo’s outlook for the future43:38 - Paolo’s Bitcoin position in his portfolio—Prefer to enjoy this show in audio format? Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/relai-bitcoin-podcast/id1543267066 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06BdZid57RlCgBNsgr703A?si=5ec60cc680534b44 --The opinions expressed on the show are the opinions of the individual guests and may not reflect the opinions of Relai AG. The information on the podcast may be changed without notice, and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date.--Relai is Europe’s easiest bitcoin investment app. The ‘Made in Switzerland’ bitcoin investment app enables anyone in Europe to invest in bitcoin within minutes. You can buy bitcoin instantly or set up a weekly/monthly savings plan for as little as 50 CHF/EUR and invest in bitcoin automatically over time.Disclaimer: Relai services are exclusively recommended for Swiss and Italian residents.👋 New to Relai? Visit our website to learn more: https://relai.app/💡 Also, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the episode in video format and enjoy the best bits from new episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/RelaiFollow us on Twitter➡️ https://twitter.com/Relai_appFollow us on Instagram➡️ https://www.instagram.com/relai.app/Like our Facebook page➡️ https://www.facebook.com/pg/RelaiApp/community/ #bitcoin #personalfinance #savings #buybitcoin
In the Relai Bitcoin Podcast we discuss the latest trends and developments in the world of Bitcoin. Relai CEO Julian Liniger interviews leading Bitcoin experts to answer some of the industry’s most pressing questions with the aim to educate listers about the world’s leading digital currency.
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