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Oct. 27, 2025

Is holding only cash still safe?

After SVB, many finance leaders are revisiting what “safe” really means. In this clip, Jeremy Almond and Steve Bennett explore how treasury strategy is shifting, and where crypto might fit in. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X: https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan Guy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-guy-krc/


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Oct. 27, 2025

How Bitcoin Mining is Reshaping Energy Systems w/ Nico Smid

Jeremy Almond sits down with Nico Smid, founder of Digital Mining Solutions, to explore the evolving role of Bitcoin mining in global energy and infrastructure systems. Nico shares how his background in international business and policy led him to build portable mining units that support local communities and capture stranded


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Oct. 24, 2025

AnchorWatch is Revolutionizing Bitcoin Insurance w/ Becca Rubenfeld

Becca Rubenfeld, co-founder of AnchorWatch, discusses her journey into the Bitcoin insurance space. Anchor Watch provides affordable, insured Bitcoin custody designed to protect long-term holders. Backed by Lloyd’s of London, the company addresses the growing need for institutional-grade insurance products for Bitcoin. Becca elaborates on the challenges of obtaining insurance


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Oct. 23, 2025

“Every Job You Want Is Gone” — AI Wake-Up Call

What happens when students hear every job they want is about to vanish? Steve Bennett shares a raw classroom moment—and why the AI era doesn’t mean no jobs... it means better ones. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X: https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan Guy’s LinkedIn:


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Oct. 22, 2025

Fix the Money, Fix the Ledger: Accounting for Bitcoiners w/ Joe Wood

Jeremy Almond, CEO of Paystand, sits down with Joe Wood, founder of Satoshi Patrol, a company specializing in accounting for Bitcoin businesses. They discuss the niche but growing sector of Bitcoin accounting, the challenges and innovations in integrating Bitcoin into traditional financial systems, and the recent changes in financial accounting


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Oct. 21, 2025

Students Paid Tuition with Bitcoin?!đŸ€Ż

Steve Bennett—finance professor and investor—watched Bitcoin go from classroom curiosity to a life-changing asset for his students. Some used it to pay for college. Others used it to launch startups. This isn’t theory. It’s the new financial reality. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy


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Oct. 16, 2025

How Traditional Finance is Adopting Blockchain Innovation w/ Steve Bennet

In this episode, Jeremy and Megan sit down with Steve Bennet, seasoned CFO and professor at San Jose State University, to explore the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation in the modern business landscape. Steve shares his journey from early crypto investments to advising startups on treasury management strategies


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Sept. 15, 2025

From the UN to Bitcoin: Why Policy Shapes the Future w/ Matthew Swift

In this episode, Jeremy interviews Matthew Swift at a Bitcoin conference to discuss Concordia, the largest private sector summit held parallel to the UN General Assembly. Matthew delves into how Concordia addresses public policy issues through market-based solutions and the significance of educated policy-making. They talk about the evolution of


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Sept. 4, 2025

How Bitcoin Payroll Builds Financial Literacy

When employees get paid in Bitcoin, something starts to shift. âšĄïž It begins with a $10 Lightning wallet. Then a bonus. Then 5% of payroll. Suddenly, it's not about price—it's about long-term wealth and smarter money habits. Bitcoin payroll is becoming the new 401(k)—and it's unlocking a new level of


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Sept. 3, 2025

Innovation Starts Where Tools Are Needed Most

Innovation isn’t always born in labs. Sometimes, it comes from an 8-year-old in China building tools just to get online. Or developers in Iran creating VPNs not for fun—but because the alternative is silence. Where people have to be resourceful, truly transformative technology emerges. This is where agentic tech begins.


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Sept. 2, 2025

How Bitcoin Boosted Banking in El Salvador 📈

El Salvador went from 30% to 43% financial inclusion in under 2 years. How? By using Bitcoin as a Trojan horse for building a national digital banking system. Despite the criticism, the data speaks. đŸŽ™ïž Watch the full episode on reDeFined Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X : https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan


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Sept. 1, 2025

Decentralized = Controlled by You

Decentralized means control. Control over your money. Control over your data. Control that doesn’t depend on permission from someone else. In stable places, it’s a convenience. But in hostile environments, it can be the line between silence and speaking out— between losing everything and holding on. đŸŽ„ Watch the full


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Aug. 29, 2025

Tech in War: Tool of Control or Freedom?

In war zones like Mosul, Iraq, technology becomes something raw and revealing. It can be used for surveillance and control—or become a lifeline for freedom and resistance. From the battlefield to the blockchain, this is where tech’s true impact is exposed. Zoe Weinberg shares what she learned on the ground.


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Aug. 28, 2025

How Bitcoin Entered the Banking System 🏩

Integrating Bitcoin into legacy finance isn’t just possible, it’s happening. Koibanx built the infrastructure so banks could use Bitcoin without friction. No excuses. No complexity. Just rails that work. đŸŽ™ïž Watch the full episode on reDeFined Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X : https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan Guy’s Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-guy-krc/ Follow


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Aug. 27, 2025

Web1 vs Web2 vs Web3 Explained

Web1 = Read 🌐 Web2 = Read + Write đŸ’» Web3 = Read + Write + Own 🔑 Ownership is the breakthrough, your data, your assets, your identity. That’s the fundamental innovation of Web3. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X : https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond


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Aug. 26, 2025

Bitcoin Payroll Shifts How Employees Think

Offer Bitcoin as payroll—and your team starts thinking differently. Suddenly, it’s not about short-term price. It’s about long-term value. Even bear markets feel like a discount opportunity. Crypto payroll isn’t just compensation. It’s financial transformation. đŸŽ™ïž Watch the full episode on reDeFined Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X : https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond


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Aug. 25, 2025

Why Digital Property Rights Matter in Web3

Everything about Web3 comes down to one idea: ownership. For the first time, blockchains allow us to crystallize digital property rights—to prove ownership of assets, identity, and value in a way that’s never existed before. That’s why property rights are foundational to Web3. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our


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Aug. 22, 2025

Why Blockchain Replaces Middlemen

Description: For 30 years, the internet relied on middlemen to establish trust. But blockchain changes everything—allowing people and businesses to transact, move value, and automate without intermediaries. This is the foundation of a digital revolution. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X :


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Aug. 21, 2025

Why Argentinians Use Bitcoin Daily 💾

In Argentina, inflation isn’t just a statistic—it’s survival. Leo Elduayen explains how Bitcoin became essential: used daily for savings, payments, and even inheritance planning. This is real-world adoption—driven by necessity. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel Follow our Hosts: Jeremy Almond’s X: https://twitter.com/jeremyalmond Megan Guy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-guy-krc/ Follow


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Aug. 20, 2025

You Don’t Need Bitcoin
 Until You Do

Most people don’t realize the power of Bitcoin—until crisis strikes. In Eastern Ukraine, when war broke out, life turned upside down overnight. But for some, a simple passphrase to their crypto wallet preserved their financial independence. This is why freedom tech matters. đŸŽ„ Watch the full Episode on our channel


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Aug. 19, 2025

Bitcoin Is Mainstream. Now What?

50 million Americans hold Bitcoin. Emerging markets rely on it. But crypto isn’t just about price—it’s about building real financial infrastructure. Jeremy Almond unpacks why companies must focus on value, not hype, and how open networks are reshaping the future. đŸŽ™ïž Watch the full episode on reDeFined Follow our Hosts:


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Aug. 8, 2025

Bitcoin Mining Turns Energy Waste into Heat

In markets where renewable energy is mandated by law, electricity costs can soar. But there’s an unexpected solution: Bitcoin mining as an energy balancing tool. It absorbs excess solar and wind power, then reuses the heat for industrial processes or heating. A real-world circular economy that links financial and energy


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Aug. 7, 2025

The Sticky Wage Dilemma: Bitcoin’s Impact on Purchasing Power

Are wages in Bitcoin sticky? Will one Bitcoin still buy the same things as time goes on, or will its purchasing power increase? This video dives into the mental challenge people face when understanding how Bitcoin works. While your income in Bitcoin may remain the same, the real value of


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July 30, 2025

Why Global Payments Are Broken

Sending money from Kenya to Nigeria? That payment goes through a Western company. A colonial system hiding in plain sight. Alex Gladstein explains how Bitcoin removes unnecessary friction, eliminates middlemen, and empowers peer-to-peer commerce across the Global South. đŸŽ™ïž Watch the full episode of reDeFined

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