Natalie Brunell is joined by prominent analyst Luke Gromen to share a critical macro update on the U.S. economy, the debt spiral, and what it means for gold and Bitcoin. He explains why the current path is unsustainable—and how investors can prepare. Topics covered include: - Why cutting government spending could crash the economy The dangerous “order of operations” policymakers are ignoring How gold, and eventually Bitcoin, could replace U.S. Treasuries as reserve assets Why Wall Street is in denial about what’s coming The role of negative real rates and financial repression - What happens if the U.S. revalues gold… and what that means for Bitcoin   Luke’s outlook on Bitcoin decoupling from stocks What the next 3–5 months could look like and why the clock is ticking How to prepare for a potential reset in the global monetary system ---- Guest Biography: Luke Gromen is a macroeconomist and founder and president of Forest for the Trees, a research firm he started in 2014 specializing in global macroeconomic, thematic and sector trends. Luke holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and received his MBA from Case Western Reserve University. He earned the CFA designation in 2003. He publishes macro updates at  @LukeGromenFFTTLLC  ---- Coin Stories is brought to you by lead sponsor Genius Group (NYSE American $GNS). Genius is a Bitcoin-first business delivering AI-powered education and acceleration solutions for the future of work. Learn more and enter for a chance to win a whale pass to Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas: https://www.geniusgroup.ai/coinstories ---- Coin Stories is also powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) is a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com  ---- Natalie’s Bitcoin Product and Event Links: Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie  For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with the Gemini Credit Card: https://www.gemini.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America’s most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto    ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Gemini, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Trump Family Launches Bitcoin Mining Venture with Hut8 NYDIG Acquires Crusoe's Bitcoin Mining Operation Congress Fast-Tracking Stablecoin Bills to Enforce Dollar Dominance GameStop Finds the Bitcoin Cheat Code BlackRock Doubles Down on Bitcoin Strategy ---- Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank: www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Join our  mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: thenewsblock.substack.com ---- References mentioned in the episode: Trump Family Moves Into Bitcoin Mining Full Draft of the STABLE Act Released  U.S. House Stablecoin Bill Goes Live  Congress Moves Forward with GENIUS Act  Rep. Tom Emmer’s Comments on Stablecoin Legislation FT: Fidelity Considering Launching Its Own Stablecoin Tether Brought in $13 Billion in Profit in 2024 Tether CEO: “Open” to U.S. Domestic Stablecoin Tether CEO: A Full Audit by “Big Four” Firm Top Priority GameStop Announces Bitcoin Treasury Strategy GameStop Announces $1.3B Convertible Debt Offering GameStop’s $1.3 Billion Convertible Debt Offering  Strategy Now Holds More than Half a Million Bitcoin MARA Announces $2 Billion Equity Raise to Buy BTC Metaplanet Acquires an Additional 150 BTC  KULR Technology Group Acquires an Additional 58 BTC  The Blockchain Group Announces 580 BTC Purchase FDIC Allows Institutions to Engage with Crypto Activities Michael Saylor’s Cantor Fitzgerald Presentation BlackRock Launches its Bitcoin ETF in Europe BlackRock Increases Bitcoin Allocation in Global Fund BBC: Bitcoin Mine is Helping Community in Zambia BBC Story of Bitcoin Mine in Zambia (Video) ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing