Bitcoin doesn’t win by forcing everyone to run a node, it wins by fading into the background. In this conversation, Brandon Green sits down with Peter McKormack to discuss leaving What Bitcoin Did, Bitcoin UX, ETFs, and why invisible adoption matters most. From ETFs and pensions to media and football clubs, this episode breaks down how Bitcoin quietly integrates into everyday life.🔶 Brandon Green - BTC Inc CEO🔶 Peter McKormack - Host of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Chairman of Real Bedford FC and owner of Auction Room BarChapters: 00:00 – Why Bitcoin Can’t Require Everyone to Be an Expert01:01 – Leaving What Bitcoin Did and the End of an Era02:14 – Relief, Anxiety, and Stepping Outside the Bitcoin Bubble03:46 – Asking Hard Questions Without Apologizing05:18 – UX, “Don’t Make Me Think,” and Bitcoin Adoption06:13 – ETFs, Pensions, and Invisible Bitcoin Exposure07:11 – When Bitcoiners Stop Working on Bitcoin08:18 – Moving Beyond the Bitcoin Echo Chamber10:53 – Buying Real Bedford FC and the Bitcoin Playbook14:59 – Legacy, Family, and What Bitcoin Is Really For17:42 – Building Community and Culture Beyond Bitcoin21:08 – What Success Looks Like in a Post-Bitcoin World#Bitcoin #BitcoinAdoption #PeterMcKormack #BitcoinUX #BitcoinETF #InstitutionalBitcoin #BitcoinMedia #BitcoinCulture #RealBedfordFC #BitcoinConference #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinFutureDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

For the first time, Bitcoin is no longer being pushed into a corner in Washington. In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Stephen Pollock break down the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and what it signals for U.S. policy. From the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to market structure legislation, this conversation shows how far the Overton window has shifted.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X: https://x.com/Bayman11771🔶 Connect with Stephen Pollock on X: https://x.com/spollockbtc🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters: 00:00 – Bitcoin’s Biggest Win of 202501:46 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Changed Everything02:46 – Nobody Puts Bitcoin in a Corner06:11 – Why Bitcoin Is Treated Separately From Crypto09:00 – Washington’s Overton Window Shift on Bitcoin12:04 – Policymakers Ask Serious Bitcoin Questions18:01 – Fiat Debasement and Monetary Competition23:34 – The Congressional Bitcoin Fellowship Program28:09 – What Went Wrong for Bitcoin in 202531:21 – Market Structure and Developer Rights in 202639:00 – Big Bitcoin Themes Policymakers Face in 202643:48 – Stablecoins, Capital Flows, and Monetary Realignment48:43 – Why Companies Are Returning to the U.S.58:53 – What Bitcoin Policy Needs Next#BitcoinPolicy #StrategicBitcoinReserve #BitcoinAdoption #BitcoinRegulation #BitcoinWashington #BitcoinInstitute #BitcoinLegislation #BitcoinETF #BitcoinMining #SelfCustody #MonetaryPolicy #FinancialSovereignty #BitcoinConferenceDISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

Can Bitcoin actually buy you residency in Europe? In this Bitcoin Magazine X Spaces episode, host Mark Mason sits down with Allessandro Palumbo, CEO & co-founder of bitizenship, to dive deep into their groundbreaking new product: the world’s first “Bitcoin Dolce Visa” — a €250,000 Bitcoin-aligned Italian Investor Visa that lets you live in Italy and travel freely across the Schengen Area with no minimum stay requirement.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Welcome to the Space00:52 – Meet Allessandro “Allie” Palumbo (CEO of Citizenship)03:18 – Allie’s journey: from Italian lawyer to Bitcoin & global-mobility entrepreneur07:30 – Why Bitcoin + citizenship? The philosophy behind digital sovereignty12:39 – Balaji Srinivasan joins as shareholder; the Network State influence13:22 – Why Singapore as HQ? The 0-to-1 nation inspiration18:46 – Citizenship timeline: from idea to €25M+ in Bitcoin-aligned investments25:34 – What makes Citizenship different from traditional Golden Visa agents31:41 – The 3 types of customers (you’ll be surprised by #3)36:02 – Launching the Bitcoin Dolce Visa: Italy’s €250k Investor Visa explained40:24 – Timeline: visa in hand in as little as 12 weeks (and you invest AFTER approval)42:43 – Yes, you can pay in Bitcoin (with honest caveats)45:33 – Non-custodial Bitcoin treasury + Layer-2 staking strategy50:05 – Is Italy actually back? Surprising economic rebound & tax perks59:09 – Portugal vs Italy programs: key differences explained01:04:09 – Bitcoin Dolce Visa branding, pizza jokes, and what’s next01:05:10 – How to learn more & connect with Allie and the team01:06:50 – Closing thoughts

#Bitcoin #GoldenVisa #ItalyResidency #BitcoinDolceVisa #InvestorVisa #PlanB #DigitalNomad #GeoArbitrage #SchengenFreedom #BitcoinTreasury #NonCustodial #CitizenshipByInvestment #EuropeanResidency #TaxOptimization #PortugalGoldenVisa #NetworkState #Balaji #BitcoinMagazine #GlobalMobility #ResidencyByInvestment #ItalyIsBack #BitcoinLife #FreedomTech