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Geopolitics & Empire

Geopolitics & Empire

Mark Goodwin: BTC, USDT, & the Rise of the Global Algorithm Ghetto

JAN 23, 2026130 MIN
Geopolitics & Empire

Mark Goodwin: BTC, USDT, & the Rise of the Global Algorithm Ghetto

JAN 23, 2026130 MIN

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<p>Mark Goodwin discusses<span class="notebook-summary mat-body-medium"> the intersection of cryptocurrency (e.g. bitcoin and the Tether stablecoin) and globalist technocracy. Goodwin argues that while Bitcoin may have origins linked to intelligence agencies and serves as a tool for the digital dollarization of the internet, it still offers a permissionless way to preserve wealth outside of traditional banking. The discussion explores the rise of the algorithm ghetto, a concept describing how digital IDs, biometric surveillance, and centralized platforms are creating a modern panopticon that restricts freedom of movement and thought. By examining the roles of figures like Peter Thiel and entities like BlackRock, the speakers highlight a convergence model where Western and Eastern powers adopt similar high-tech control systems. Ultimately, Goodwin emphasizes the importance of physical assets, self-custody of assets, and independent media as essential strategies for surviving an encroaching technocratic dystopia.</span></p> <p><iframe title="Mark Goodwin: BTC, USDT, &#38; the Rise of the Global Algorithm Ghetto #616" src="https://widget.spreaker.com/player?episode_id=69564375&#38;theme=light&#38;playlist=show&#38;playlist-continuous=false&#38;chapters-image=true&#38;episode_image_position=right&#38;hide-logo=false&#38;hide-likes=false&#38;hide-comments=false&#38;hide-sharing=false&#38;hide-download=true" width="100%" height="350px" frameborder="0"></iframe></p> <p><iframe id="odysee-iframe" style="width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;" src="https://odysee.com/%24/embed/%40GeopoliticsAndEmpire%3Af%2FMark-Goodwin-BTC-USDT%3Ad?r=5AmZVQThEjtK3Z5uZJVL3zndt3mocCLT" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p><strong>Watch on <a href="https://www.bitchute.com/video/1ZQ0FpNO31fe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BitChute</a> / <a href="https://www.brighteon.com/9e8d6b30-ca15-4a7f-a3c1-981e3f918b20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brighteon</a> / <a href="https://rumble.com/v74rbru-mark-goodwin-btc-usdt-and-the-rise-of-the-global-algorithm-ghetto.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rumble</a> / <a href="https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com/p/mark-goodwin-btc-usdt-and-the-rise" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Substack</a> / <a href="https://youtu.be/OUvRXjdpzGk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a></strong></p> <h4>*Support Geopolitics &#38; 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