In this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, host Isabella Santos breaks down the boldest idea yet for U.S. Bitcoin accumulation: converting revalued gold certificates into a strategic Bitcoin reserve—without raising the national debt.Featuring exclusive clips from Senator Cynthia Lummis and Bo Hines, this episode dives into the White House's evolving Bitcoin policy, the implications of budget-neutral stacking, and what it all means for you.Then, Isabella goes backstage with Brian Harrington of Fold to explore how Americans can build their own "digital Fort Knox" by stacking sats daily with Bitcoin rewards. As the U.S. inches toward sovereign Bitcoin adoption, individuals don’t have to wait.Chapters00:20 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Trump’s SBR law01:00 – Lummis proposes gold revaluation to buy Bitcoin01:45 – Explaining the $42/oz gold loophole03:00 – Bo Hines: “You want as much as you can possibly accumulate”04:00 – Why this is the new space race04:45 – Why you shouldn’t wait for Congress05:15 – Meet Fold: stacking sats with your everyday spending06:00 – Brian Harrington on building your own SBR07:10 – Fold rewards vs. credit card points08:00 – Cold storage, Lightning withdrawals, and user autonomy08:45 – Fold’s vision for Bitcoin financial services💥SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine🟠 Use code BMVIDEO10 for 10% off tickets to the Bitcoin Conference, May 27–29 in Las Vegas!🎟️👉https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2025#Bitcoin #BTC #StrategicReserve #BitcoinBackstage #CynthiaLummis #BoHines #FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #JeromePowell #MonetaryPolicy #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinVsDollar

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