Bitcoin Cycles, Treasury Plays & CBDCs – Why the Next Few Months Matter | Emerge21 Ep.24

About this episode

Alan and Chris discuss the current state of Bitcoin, Treasury strategies, and the implications of CBDCs in this episode of Emerge21.

After a short summer break, Alan and Chris are back with Episode 24 of the Emerge21 podcast.In this episode, they dive deep into:The current state of the Bitcoin market and why cycles may or may not play out differently this timeThe role of corporate and small business Treasury strategies in accelerating adoptionThe growing influence of institutional players like BlackRock — and how retail investors may be shaken outWhy small businesses have an advantage when adopting BitcoinThe looming rollout of CBDCs in Europe and why Bitcoin is the antidote to centralised controlBuilding in the bear market: tools, Nostr, Lightning, and what’s being developed behind the scenes👉 Whether you’re a business owner, individual saver, or just curious about Bitcoin’s role in a rapidly changing world, this episode will help you zoom out, block out the noise, and focus on what really matters: Bitcoin as freedom money.💡 Subscribe to the channel for more weekly insights, guest interviews, and practical Bitcoin adoption strategies.📩 Got a question or want to be a guest? Reach out anytime – we’d love to hear from you.📖 Show Notes (Timestamps)0:00 – Back after a summer break1:00 – Life updates, surgery…

People in this episode

Hosts: Alan, Chris

Topics covered

• Bitcoin market cycles
• Treasury strategies
• Institutional adoption
• Small business advantages
• CBDCs
• Bitcoin as freedom money

Keywords

• Bitcoin
• Treasury strategies
• CBDCs
• institutional adoption
• small businesses
• BlackRock
• market cycles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BlackRock, Emerge21

Products: Bitcoin, CBDCs

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