Did the FBI & DOJ Hack Bitcoin Wallets to Build a Strategic Reserve?

The U.S. government just “seized” $15 billion in Bitcoin — or did it hack private wallets to secretly build a strategic reserve? On-chain data suggests something far deeper than the DOJ’s official story. This episode dives into the shocking evidence, political moves, and Elon’s return to the Bitcoin energy debate.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – $15B Bitcoin seized… or hacked?
00:38 – U.S. President claims America will lead crypto future
01:25 – DOJ’s official story: global scam bust or cover?
02:20 – On-chain data reveals vulnerable wallet patterns
03:10 – Did the U.S. hack wallets to build its Bitcoin reserve?
04:00 – The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve explained
05:00 – Civil asset forfeiture and who really keeps the coins
06:05 – Senator Lummis’ “Bitcoin for U.S. debt” plan
07:10 – Elon Musk returns with energy-based Bitcoin thesis
08:15 – Bitcoin’s hashrate and proof-of-energy moment
09:05 – New 401k crypto bill could inject billions
10:00 – The macro setup: Fed pivot, BTC supercycle
10:45 – Bitcoin sponsors & self-custody shoutout
11:20 – Final recap and why 2025 could be explosive

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