News Block: The Fed Hiked on Bad Data, Crypto Mom Signs Off, and a Sovereign Fund Trades Gold for Bitcoin

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: The Fed hiked on bad jobs data: 60,000 jobs just vanished from the record The $6 billion experiment: the Treasury is buying its own debt to push rates down, and rates went up anyway "Crypto Mom" signs off: nine years, a hundred dissents, one goodbye letter, and a two-person SEC left to write the rules Gold for Bitcoin? Citi's $113K call, a nine-day ETF streak, and the most conservative investor on earth making a trade nobody saw coming Powered exclusively by Ledn. Borrow against your Bitcoin without selling it. Ledn offers Bitcoin-backed loans with rates that decrease as loan size increases. Your Bitcoin is held in custody and never lent out, and Ledn publishes Proof of Reserves. Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply. Free newsletter: Every story with charts and visuals — thenewsblock.substack.com My book: "Bitcoin Is for Everyone," a beginner-friendly introduction to Bitcoin — Order on Amazon. Signed copies at shop.talkingbitcoin.com, powered by Speed Wallet. Upcoming events: The Sovereign Summit Miami, code HODL for 10% off — thesovereignsummit.com. Bitcoin Nashville 2027 early-bird tickets, code HODL for 10% off — tickets.b.tc. ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCK Natalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives. CONNECT WITH NATALIE Read Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechapters Subscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunell Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunell Follow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunell Website: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIES Interested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact [email protected] DISCLAIMER This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or the show. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.