Trump’s Crypto Order, CBDCs & Free Speech: The Big Picture | Erik Dale | BFM120

Erik Dale is a “European revivalist” and prolific Bitcoiner with a unique perspective on how Bitcoin. He is an expert communications professional and was a former adviser to the President of the European Commission. › Follow Erik: https://twitter.com/Eurodale › Subscribe to Erik: https://www.youtube.com/@kongeriket SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram 🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and Context of the Conversation 02:26 - Freedom of Speech and Censorship Issues 05:15 - The Role of Government in Information Control 08:06 - The Importance of Humility in Discourse 11:03 - Trump's Executive Order and Its Implications 13:39 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and Their Challenges 16:27 - The Future of Bitcoin in Light of Regulatory Changes 23:49 - The Economic Divide: Europe vs. America 26:48 - The EU's Future: A Cautionary Tale 31:08 - Cultural and Economic Competition in Europe 34:59 - The Power of Bitcoin: A New Hope 38:51 - The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Game Changer 41:55 - The Ripple Effect: Challenges and Opportunities