Exploring Bitcoin's Global Impact, with Stephan Livera | Relai Bitcoin Podcast #113

<p><strong>Stephan Livera</strong> is the host of the Stephan Livera Podcast and one of the most prominent Bitcoin podcasters in the space. He's also actively advising Bitcoin companies and is always a keen voice for Bitcoin debates on X. </p>

<p>In this conversation with Relai CEO, Julian Liniger, Stephan discusses his journey into Bitcoin, why he decided to move to Dubai, how the MENA region is growing, when Bitcoin will become a medium of exchange, and how macro is influencing Bitcoin today. </p>

<p>You can follow Stephan on X: <a href="https://x.com/stephanlivera">https://x.com/stephanlivera</a> </p>

<p>And subscribe to his podcast here: <a href="https://stephanlivera.com/">https://stephanlivera.com/</a> </p>

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<p>⏱ Timestamps:</p>

<p>00:00 - Intro</p>

<p>02:30 - Stephan's journey into Bitcoin</p>

<p>05:00 - Experiences in Switzerland</p>

<p>06:11 - Bitcoin Adoption in Japan</p>

<p>09:13 - Dubai, the MENA region, and Bitcoin</p>

<p>15:00 - The tensions between Bitcoin and TradFi</p>