Become a Client: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/podcast In episode #98 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Cedric Youngelman joins to discuss all things Bitcoin, from the current state of BTC to self-custody to political influence and beyond! You can follow Cedric on X at https://x.com/CedYoungelman or subscribe to The Bitcoin Matrix podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWll9RyTcxsBfHHe09O2s2A. 00:00 - Recap   01:01 - Guest Introduction   01:26 - The Current State of Bitcoin   04:29 - Market Sentiment and Future Outlook   07:30 - Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange   10:30 - The Role of Stablecoins in the Ecosystem   13:18 - Self-Custody and the Future of Bitcoin   29:36 - The Case Against Stablecoins   30:29 - The Future of Digital Currency and Banking   31:26 - Tether and Its Implications   32:24 - Stablecoins in Latin America   33:19 - The Connection Between Digital IDs and Stablecoins   34:29 - The Future of Currency: Bitcoin vs. CBDCs   35:13 - Navigating the Noise of Modern Politics   36:33 - The Role of Trump in Bitcoin's Future   41:26 - Ross Ulbricht: A Political Prisoner?   51:34 - Silk Road and the Ethics of Freedom   57:18 - Critical Thinking in a Misinformed World   59:41 - Cultural Reflections and Media Influence   01:02:44 - The Role of Media Personalities   01:05:12 - Concerns About AI and Technology   01:07:02 - Foundational Principles for the Next Generation   01:09:56 - Bitcoin as Ethical Money   01:13:04 - Wealth Transfer and Generational Responsibility   01:17:06 - Raising Independent Thinkers   01:18:43 - Unpopular Opinions in the Bitcoin Community   01:27:35 - Outro 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 📞 SCHEDULE A CALL WITH THE BITCOIN WAY: https://cal.com/team/thebitcoinway/podcast 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: https://www.satlantis.io/thebitcoinway LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #invest…