This episode explores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a global economic force, from its convergence as money to grid integration, payment tech, and strategic policy shifts. Preston and Parker also spotlight Zaprite's innovations for Bitcoin payments and the broader implications of CBDCs and regulatory changes. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Key developments in Texas: grid reliability, strategic reserves, and Bitcoin Park 07:12 - How Bitcoin mining can energy grid reliability and cost efficiency 09:47 - Economic pros and cons of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. 12:57 - Navigating regulatory pressures while fostering innovation in the Bitcoin space 14:08 - How Zaprite helps businesses integrate Bitcoin payments with ease 15:50 - The impact of Zaprite’s new Payments API on the merchant landscape 21:26 - Why Bitcoin, not crypto, is positioned as the singular monetary convergence point 27:51 - The rationale behind global convergence toward Bitcoin as a monetary standard 28:41 - The role and future of stablecoins in a Bitcoin-dominant ecosystem 34:35 - The feasibility of Bitcoin becoming a global reserve currency 41:00 - Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and the response to CBDCs Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Parker’s book, Gradually, Then Suddenly. Start accepting Bitcoin payments through ⁠Zaprite⁠. Parker’s⁠ X Acount⁠. Related Video: ⁠Bitcoin, Not Crypto⁠. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Feed⁠⁠⁠⁠. NEW TO THE SHOW? the exclusive ⁠⁠TIP Mastermind Community⁠⁠ to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community . Follow our official social media s: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠. Check out our ⁠⁠Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs⁠⁠. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: ⁠⁠TIP Finance Tool⁠⁠. Enjoy exclusive perks from our ⁠⁠favorite Apps and Services⁠⁠. Get smarter about valuing businesses in just a few minutes each week through our newsletter, ⁠⁠The Intrinsic Value Newsletter⁠⁠. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the ⁠⁠best business podcasts⁠⁠. SPONSORS our free podcast by ing our ⁠⁠sponsors⁠⁠: SimpleMining Hardblock AnchorWatch DeleteMe CFI Education Vanta Indeed Shopify Vanta The Bitcoin Way Onramp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices our show by becoming a member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.ingcast.fm 361u6h