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Simon Dixon Hard Talk
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Simon Dixon Hard Talk is a weekly deep-dive into Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global geopolitics. Hosted by Bitcoin OG, investor, and BnkToTheFuture co-founder Simon Dixon, the show applies a “follow the money” approach to understand the forces shaping the global economy.
Each episode explores the transition to a new multipolar world order, alongside the rise of Bitcoin, AI, and CBDCs. Simon combines real-world experience with independent analysis to break down complex global events, challenge dominant narratives, and highlight the underlying financial drivers.
A long-time advocate for Bitcoin self-custody, Simon focuses on helping individuals, businesses, and nations protect and measure wealth in a changing system. Through his Hard Talk LIVE sessions and guest appearances, the podcast aims to equip listeners with the clarity needed to make better decisions and move toward greater financial sovereignty.
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Japan, Bitcoin & the New Currency War | What Changed This Week? | SDHT LIVE (Part One)
6d ago01:16:57Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, In my view, we are entering the next stage of an internal Bitcoin "civil war" between corporate centralising forces and sovereign node operators. As of today, miner signaling for BIP 110 sits at just 2.6%, but tomorrow we must reach a 55% threshold to ensure an uninterrupted, peaceful activation path. If we remain below this threshold, the miners will have rejected the rules of the nodes, and we could enter a contentious split scenario where exchanges pause trading, transaction confirmations are delayed, and Lightning Network channels face disruption. Alongside this protocol battle, we are tracking the major hardware wallet exploit unique to Cold Card. If you hold funds on a Cold Card wallet, you need to move your funds immediately to a secure environment, as the wallet drains are actively continuing. In my view, the timing of this exploit—just days before this critical node-signaling weekend—is highly suspicious and may be a coordinated campaign designed to discourage self-custody and drive users back into Wall Street's institutional custody vaults. This critical protocol struggle is happening against the backdrop of a massive macro transition where traditional financial plumbing is buckling under its own debt. The 10-year US Treasury has pushed deeper into the danger zone at 4.67%, while the 30-year bond has reached 5.24%. In my view, we are entering a phase of fiscal dominance where the cost of refinancing sovereign debt is ballooning out of control, squeezing citizens while stock markets are propped up near all-time highs by managed liquidity flows. We are watching a highly coordinated, managed transition of the global monetary order. In today’s livestream, we will break down exactly how these macro developments intersect with your personal financial sovereignty. PART ONE: Japan, Bitcoin & the New Currency War | What Changed This Week? This week, the Bank of Japan’s move toward increasing interest rates sent shockwaves through the global financial architecture, putting severe stress on the historic Japan carry trade. For decades, cheap yen has provided critical liquidity to prop up Western equity markets. In what I believe is a highly unusual maneuver to protect the US Treasury market, authorities reportedly intervened by selling Euros to buy Yen—avoiding direct dollar weakness while putting selling pressure on European bondholders. At the same time, the petrodollar continues its quiet unwind, marked by Saudi Arabia’s new 43-country maritime defense coalition and Iran’s draft proposals to settle oil in Yuan or Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's custody battle is intensifying. Following the Cold Card exploit, I believe there is an active, coordinated push by the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) to discourage self-custody and drive users into Wall Street’s institutional vaults. We see the largest corporate Bitcoin holders speaking out against BIP 110, asking node operators to stand down. They want you to put your Bitcoin in a public company so they can issue you a security, and then BlackRock wants to tokenize it so you will "own nothing and be happy". In today’s livestream, we will break down the game theory behind tomorrow’s BIP 110 threshold, what a potential chain split means for your assets, and why running your own node remains our ultimate tool of resistance against corporate capture. WATCH PART ONE ON YOUTUBE READ THE BLOG: BIP-110 Lost. Bitcoin Worked. Here Is What I Learned.
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The Week Bitcoin & Global Markets Collide | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
6d ago02:22:39Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, In my view, we are entering the next stage of an internal Bitcoin "civil war" between corporate centralising forces and sovereign node operators. As of today, miner signaling for BIP 110 sits at just 2.6%, but tomorrow we must reach a 55% threshold to ensure an uninterrupted, peaceful activation path. If we remain below this threshold, the miners will have rejected the rules of the nodes, and we could enter a contentious split scenario where exchanges pause trading, transaction confirmations are delayed, and Lightning Network channels face disruption. Alongside this protocol battle, we are tracking the major hardware wallet exploit unique to Cold Card. If you hold funds on a Cold Card wallet, you need to move your funds immediately to a secure environment, as the wallet drains are actively continuing. In my view, the timing of this exploit—just days before this critical node-signaling weekend—is highly suspicious and may be a coordinated campaign designed to discourage self-custody and drive users back into Wall Street's institutional custody vaults. This critical protocol struggle is happening against the backdrop of a massive macro transition where traditional financial plumbing is buckling under its own debt. The 10-year US Treasury has pushed deeper into the danger zone at 4.67%, while the 30-year bond has reached 5.24%. In my view, we are entering a phase of fiscal dominance where the cost of refinancing sovereign debt is ballooning out of control, squeezing citizens while stock markets are propped up near all-time highs by managed liquidity flows. We are watching a highly coordinated, managed transition of the global monetary order. In today’s livestream, we will break down exactly how these macro developments intersect with your personal financial sovereignty. PART ONE: Japan, Bitcoin & the New Currency War | What Changed This Week? This week, the Bank of Japan’s move toward increasing interest rates sent shockwaves through the global financial architecture, putting severe stress on the historic Japan carry trade. For decades, cheap yen has provided critical liquidity to prop up Western equity markets. In what I believe is a highly unusual maneuver to protect the US Treasury market, authorities reportedly intervened by selling Euros to buy Yen—avoiding direct dollar weakness while putting selling pressure on European bondholders. At the same time, the petrodollar continues its quiet unwind, marked by Saudi Arabia’s new 43-country maritime defense coalition and Iran’s draft proposals to settle oil in Yuan or Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's custody battle is intensifying. Following the Cold Card exploit, I believe there is an active, coordinated push by the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) to discourage self-custody and drive users into Wall Street’s institutional vaults. We see the largest corporate Bitcoin holders speaking out against BIP 110, asking node operators to stand down. They want you to put your Bitcoin in a public company so they can issue you a security, and then BlackRock wants to tokenize it so you will "own nothing and be happy". In today’s livestream, we will break down the game theory behind tomorrow’s BIP 110 threshold, what a potential chain split means for your assets, and why running your own node remains our ultimate tool of resistance against corporate capture. [CLICK HERE TO WATCH PART ONE ON YOUTUBE] PART TWO: From the American Empire to the Technocratic Control Grid | Simon Dixon x Daniel Estulin Immediately following the live broadcast of Part One, we are transitioning to a deeply strategic pre-recorded interview with Daniel Estulin. In this discussion, we move completely beyond the daily political drama and examine the raw, underlying structures of global power. In my view, modern democracies have largely become a facade, with selected politicians operating as "paid-for-rent prostitutes" for financial, technical, big pharma, and military power—creating a narrative to make you think they work for the people. We will explore how the post-World War II European model is being systematically restructured rather than simply failing, hollowing out sovereign wealth to feed the US stock market. We also delve into the Tech Industrial Complex's push to build a global technocratic control grid—using AI, digital IDs, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to manage the population while capital is concentrated at the very top. Important: This interview is a separate premiere scheduled on my YouTube channel. Once the live broadcast of Part One concludes, the stream will not automatically transition. You must click the link below to jump over to the premiere and join us for Part Two. [CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE] Weekly Updates: US 10-Year Treasury: 4.67% (well above the 4.5% danger zone). US 30-Year Treasury: 5.24% (driving mortgage and refinancing distress). US Dollar Index (DXY): Weakening below the 100 mark to 99.77. Crude Oil: WTI at $74-$75, Brent at $77-$78, reflecting escalating Middle East tensions. Gold: Steady at $4,375, heavily accumulated by central banks as the primary reserve asset. Bitcoin: Highly resilient at $64,400 despite ongoing custody exploits and protocol battles. S&P 500: Pushed to near all-time highs of 7,710, fueled by fiscal dominance and AI concentration. Part One is the live broadcast, and Part Two is the Daniel Estulin interview premiere immediately following. I highly encourage you to watch both back-to-back to get the full macro-to-micro picture of how this transition is being managed. [CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE] Measure your wealth in Bitcoin, stay sovereign, and I will see you on the livestream. Peace. Simon Dixon
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AI Unwinds, Bitcoin Decides & the Middle East Realigns | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (Part One)
2w ago01:07:47Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, This week delivered a convergence of many structural shifts, alongside some urgent breaking news in the Bitcoin self-custody space. The Fed held rates while delivering a hawkish tone, which sent Treasury yields surging and triggered a severe AI stock sell-off, liquidating an over-leveraged $25 billion AI infrastructure hedge fund. Meanwhile, Bitcoin decoupled from the AI equities correction, and geopolitically, the Middle East continues its strategic realignment as the U.S. footprint adjusts. I believe we are witnessing the shift from the forever war model toward a financially driven regional framework. All of this demands a closer look, and we will unpack exactly what it means for your sovereign wealth plan in today's livestream. The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE PART ONE: AI Unwinds, Bitcoin Decides & the Middle East Realigns In the live show, I will be breaking down the mechanics behind this week's AI market correction. In the aftermath of the leveraged hedge fund liquidation, institutional players like Citadel stepped in to scoop up distressed assets, including shares of the newly public Celsius spin-off, Ionic Digital. I believe we must ask whether this is simply a short-term leverage unwind, a market-making operation, or a fundamental accumulation of AI infrastructure by the Financial Industrial Complex. In the geopolitical arena, we are tracking the ongoing realignment in the Middle East following Netanyahu's White House visit. In my view, we are witnessing the dismantling of proxy militant groups to pave the way for a new regional security framework, driven by Gulf capital and Chinese energy security. I will explain why the maritime chokepoints of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are the key indicators to watch as the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) negotiates with the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). https://youtube.com/live/s1Hwh2dqec8
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The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
2w ago03:06:15Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, This week delivered a convergence of many structural shifts, alongside some urgent breaking news in the Bitcoin self-custody space. The Fed held rates while delivering a hawkish tone, which sent Treasury yields surging and triggered a severe AI stock sell-off, liquidating an over-leveraged $25 billion AI infrastructure hedge fund. Meanwhile, Bitcoin decoupled from the AI equities correction, and geopolitically, the Middle East continues its strategic realignment as the U.S. footprint adjusts. I believe we are witnessing the shift from the forever war model toward a financially driven regional framework. All of this demands a closer look, and we will unpack exactly what it means for your sovereign wealth plan in today's livestream. The AI Sell-Off, Bitcoin Wallet Hacks & Global Realignment | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE PART ONE: AI Unwinds, Bitcoin Decides & the Middle East Realigns In the live show, I will be breaking down the mechanics behind this week's AI market correction. In the aftermath of the leveraged hedge fund liquidation, institutional players like Citadel stepped in to scoop up distressed assets, including shares of the newly public Celsius spin-off, Ionic Digital. I believe we must ask whether this is simply a short-term leverage unwind, a market-making operation, or a fundamental accumulation of AI infrastructure by the Financial Industrial Complex. In the geopolitical arena, we are tracking the ongoing realignment in the Middle East following Netanyahu's White House visit. In my view, we are witnessing the dismantling of proxy militant groups to pave the way for a new regional security framework, driven by Gulf capital and Chinese energy security. I will explain why the maritime chokepoints of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab are the key indicators to watch as the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC) negotiates with the Military Industrial Complex (MIC). https://youtube.com/live/s1Hwh2dqec8 Breaking News: I will also be dedicating a segment to the recent Bitcoin wallet hacks, which is an urgent matter for those utilizing hardware wallets. A specific seed generation entropy flaw has compromised certain Coldcard wallets. I want to be entirely clear: Bitcoin did not get hacked; this is a specific hardware implementation issue. I will explain exactly what happened, who is affected, and the concrete steps you must take to review your self-custody setup calmly and safely—including updating firmware, understanding key generation, and considering multi-signature setups. We will also cover the approaching BIP110 signaling deadline around August 7th and what to watch for and what happens if miners reach the 55% threshold. PART TWO: Politicians Are “Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes”: The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on The James Delingpole Channel with James Delingpole Immediately following Part One, we will be premiering a pre-recorded interview I did with media veteran James Delingpole on 7 July 2026. Please note: This interview is scheduled to premiere as a separate video on my YouTube channel. You will need to click the link provided in the newsletter, the live chat, or on the image of Part Two to jump over to the interview once the livestream ends. During this conversation, I detail my framework for understanding the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the rising Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). We explore the mechanisms of how politicians are groomed, compromised, and ultimately serve as "paid-for-rent prostitutes" for these transnational power structures. We also discuss the historical evolution of central banking, the true agenda behind the programmable surveillance state, and why building wealth outside the system is the only viable way to protect yourself and step off the spectrum of subordination. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqp5VKhzgrY
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Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name
3w ago00:41:25Summary readyThis is Part One of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE (25 July 2026) Hey hey sovereign wealth builders, It has been an incredibly fast-moving week across the Bitcoin landscape. While I am currently deep in book-writing mode for my upcoming book. I’m working on chapters regarding the historical infiltration attempts around sovereign assets, the global chess board continues to shift rapidly. In my view, we are witnessing a coordinated effort by the financial industrial complex (the FIC) to institutionalize and capture the Bitcoin ecosystem. From sudden institutional delays to high-profile executive shakeups and corporate consortia forming under the guise of security, the traditional financial architecture is aggressively positioning itself. This is not a time for panic, but a time for high-signal, sovereign analysis. Today’s Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episode and the interview premiere immediately following it, are designed to give you the perspective needed to navigate this transition. PART ONE: Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name We are currently in the middle of what I believe is Bitcoin's next major consensus debate, fueled by the ongoing technical and philosophical "spam war". Much like the block size wars of 2017, this debate is driving deep tribalism and division within the developer and mining communities. In this live segment, I will explain exactly where I stand on BIP-110 and why I am actively supporting it on my own node. In my view, we are seeing a manufactured "strategy of tension"—reminiscent of historical intelligence frameworks like Operation Gladio—designed to divide the community and drive users away from self-custody and into corporate wrappers. I will break down the game theory, the technical escalation ladder, and my specific stop-point on that ladder. This is a critical discussion on why holding your own keys and running your own node remains Bitcoin's absolute ultimate defense against institutional capture. Read the blog: BIP-110, the Spam War, and the Battle Nobody Wants to Name: Where I Stand https://www.simondixon.com/blog/bip-110-the-spam-war-and-the-battle-nobody-wants-to-name-where-i-stand-simon-dixon Watch the full episode: The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE https://youtube.com/live/bqeTRFshxLo Watch Part Two (FULL INTERVIEW): The New World Order Wants To Steal Your Bitcoin | Simon Dixon on New Era Finance Podcast https://youtu.be/MUeSSh6ActE Join the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal — FREE The Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal is the permanent home for everything Simon Dixon. Instead of searching across YouTube, X, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and multiple platforms, everything is brought together in one place. As the portal continues to evolve, it will become the central hub for Simon's videos, livestreams, interviews, articles, research, AI tools, educational resources, and community. Create your FREE account today at www.simondixon.com and get immediate access to: ✅ A FREE PDF copy of Simon Dixon's bestselling book, Bank To The Future: Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust. ✅ The complete 4-part video series: The Great Depression of the 2020s. ✅ The complete archive of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episodes. ✅ The full library of interviews, presentations, and exclusive videos. ✅ Exclusive AI-powered content. Every major Hard Talk LIVE episode and interview includes AI-generated podcast-style deep dives, where two AI hosts break down hours of content into an easy-to-follow discussion in around 15–30 minutes. Prefer visual learning? You'll also find AI-generated whiteboard explainer videos that simplify complex financial topics. These resources are available exclusively inside the membership portal. ✅ Comment on every video. Simon Dixon and the team actively read community feedback. ✅ Submit your questions, comments, and ideas through a dedicated section within the portal where members can engage directly—this is a priority channel regularly reviewed by Simon Dixon and the team. ✅ Join a growing community of sovereign wealth builders committed to understanding money, protecting wealth, and following the money together. ✅ The membership portal is Simon Dixon's publishing hub. New books, reports, educational series, documentaries, animations, research, AI experiences, and future projects will be released here first, giving members early access whenever possible. ✅ Future livestreams, AMAs, and community events will be hosted directly inside the membership portal. ✅ A censorship-resistant home for the community. If Simon is ever removed from YouTube, X, or any other centralized platform, the portal remains the permanent home for the content, conversations, and community. ✅ And much more. The platform is constantly evolving, with new features, tools, educational resources, and experiences being added over time. Why This Exists The world is changing rapidly. Information is becoming increasingly fragmented across platforms. Algorithms decide what people see. Valuable knowledge can be buried, removed, or become difficult to find. That's why the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal exists. It is Simon Dixon's permanent digital home—a single destination where everything comes together. Whether it's livestreams, interviews, books, articles, AI-powered learning tools, educational resources, community discussions, or future projects, the goal is simple: to make it easier than ever to access, understand, and apply Simon's work. Everything inside the portal supports one mission: Helping individuals, families, businesses, communities, and nations become more sovereign by understanding money, protecting wealth, and learning to follow the money in an increasingly complex world. Join Free Today Create your FREE account at www.simondixon.com. No membership fees. No sponsors. No upsells. The Hard Talk Membership Portal is 100% free to join. It's simply the home for everything Simon Dixon—a growing library of knowledge, tools, and community designed to help you stay informed, think independently, and build greater sovereignty for yourself and those around you.
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The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
3w ago02:01:29Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, It has been an incredibly fast-moving week across the Bitcoin landscape. While I am currently deep in book-writing mode for my upcoming book. I’m working on chapters regarding the historical infiltration attempts around sovereign assets, the global chess board continues to shift rapidly. In my view, we are witnessing a coordinated effort by the financial industrial complex (the FIC) to institutionalize and capture the Bitcoin ecosystem. From sudden institutional delays to high-profile executive shakeups and corporate consortia forming under the guise of security, the traditional financial architecture is aggressively positioning itself. This is not a time for panic, but a time for high-signal, sovereign analysis. Today’s Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episode and the interview premiere immediately following it, are designed to give you the perspective needed to navigate this transition. The Battle for Bitcoin | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE PART ONE: Where I Stand on BIP-110: The Battle for Bitcoin Nobody Wants to Name (Today's Live Show) We are currently in the middle of what I believe is Bitcoin's next major consensus debate, fueled by the ongoing technical and philosophical "spam war". Much like the block size wars of 2017, this debate is driving deep tribalism and division within the developer and mining communities. In this live segment, I will explain exactly where I stand on BIP-110 and why I am actively supporting it on my own node. In my view, we are seeing a manufactured "strategy of tension"—reminiscent of historical intelligence frameworks like Operation Gladio—designed to divide the community and drive users away from self-custody and into corporate wrappers. I will break down the game theory, the technical escalation ladder, and my specific stop-point on that ladder. This is a critical discussion on why holding your own keys and running your own node remains Bitcoin's absolute ultimate defense against institutional capture. PART TWO: The New World Order Wants To Steal Your Bitcoin | Simon Dixon on New Era Finance Podcast with Michaël van de Poppe (Special Premiere Immediately Following the Live Show) Immediately after we wrap the live stream, we will transition directly to the premiere of my pre-recorded interview on the New Era Finance Podcast, originally recorded on 24 June 2026. We dive deep into how Wall Street utilizes structured derivatives, ETFs, and leverage to manipulate the short-term price of Bitcoin, aiming to strip individuals of their hard assets. We discuss the upcoming Clarity Act, explaining how it acts as a regulatory moat for major banks to issue covert central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and control the flow of programmable money. Finally, we map out the global shifts, including how China is driving open-source AI and how parallel currency networks like Mbridge are being positioned to bypass SWIFT. I outline a practical, multi-jurisdictional sovereign strategy for individuals looking to transition from complete subordination to true financial autonomy. Read the blog (FULL EPISODE): BIP-110, the Spam War, and the Battle Nobody Wants to Name: Where I Stand Watch on youtube (FULL EPISODE) Join the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal — FREE The Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal is the permanent home for everything Simon Dixon. Instead of searching across YouTube, X, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, and multiple platforms, everything is brought together in one place. As the portal continues to evolve, it will become the central hub for Simon's videos, livestreams, interviews, articles, research, AI tools, educational resources, and community. Create your FREE account today at www.simondixon.com and get immediate access to: ✅ A FREE PDF copy of Simon Dixon's bestselling book, Bank To The Future: Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust. ✅ The complete 4-part video series: The Great Depression of the 2020s. ✅ The complete archive of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE episodes. ✅ The full library of interviews, presentations, and exclusive videos. ✅ Exclusive AI-powered content. Every major Hard Talk LIVE episode and interview includes AI-generated podcast-style deep dives, where two AI hosts break down hours of content into an easy-to-follow discussion in around 15–30 minutes. Prefer visual learning? You'll also find AI-generated whiteboard explainer videos that simplify complex financial topics. These resources are available exclusively inside the membership portal. ✅ Comment on every video. Simon Dixon and the team actively read community feedback. ✅ Submit your questions, comments, and ideas through a dedicated section within the portal where members can engage directly—this is a priority channel regularly reviewed by Simon Dixon and the team. ✅ Join a growing community of sovereign wealth builders committed to understanding money, protecting wealth, and following the money together. ✅ The membership portal is Simon Dixon's publishing hub. New books, reports, educational series, documentaries, animations, research, AI experiences, and future projects will be released here first, giving members early access whenever possible. ✅ Future livestreams, AMAs, and community events will be hosted directly inside the membership portal. ✅ A censorship-resistant home for the community. If Simon is ever removed from YouTube, X, or any other centralized platform, the portal remains the permanent home for the content, conversations, and community. ✅ And much more. The platform is constantly evolving, with new features, tools, educational resources, and experiences being added over time. Why This Exists The world is changing rapidly. Information is becoming increasingly fragmented across platforms. Algorithms decide what people see. Valuable knowledge can be buried, removed, or become difficult to find. That's why the Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal exists. It is Simon Dixon's permanent digital home—a single destination where everything comes together. Whether it's livestreams, interviews, books, articles, AI-powered learning tools, educational resources, community discussions, or future projects, the goal is simple: to make it easier than ever to access, understand, and apply Simon's work. Everything inside the portal supports one mission: Helping individuals, families, businesses, communities, and nations become more sovereign by understanding money, protecting wealth, and learning to follow the money in an increasingly complex world. Join Free Today Create your FREE account at www.simondixon.com. No membership fees. No sponsors. No upsells. The Hard Talk Membership Portal is 100% free to join. It's simply the home for everything Simon Dixon—a growing library of knowledge, tools, and community designed to help you stay informed, think independently, and build greater sovereignty for yourself and those around you.
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Nothing Has Changed | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
4w ago02:32:38Summary readyHey hey sovereign wealth builders, Tonight on Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE, I'll share a brief update on what I believe is really happening beneath the latest Iran headlines, why I continue to follow the money rather than the narrative, and how my book is progressing as I work towards completing all 21 chapters. I'll also be premiering my second interview with Dr. Chris Martenson (PhD) on Peak Prosperity. In this two-hour discussion, we explore whether governments are still truly in control, the transition towards a multipolar world, the roles of the FIC, MIC and TIC, and why building sovereignty and local resilience has never been more important. Measure your wealth in Bitcoin, stay sovereign, and I'll see you on the livestream. Peace, Simon Dixon
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The Answer Took Me 26 Years | Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE
Jul 1000:39:12Summary readyIn this shorter, update-focused episode of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE, I share why I have gone into a full writing lockdown to finalise my upcoming book. It has been approximately 26 years since my father lost his pension during the dot-com bust, a defining event that initiated my career-long analysis of monetary systems. In my opinion, traditional political systems in the West do not offer solutions, as political representatives allegedly act primarily on behalf of corporate lobbies rather than the public. I believe that transnational financial networks are attempting to transition the global economy into a highly controlled digital system using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), artificial intelligence, and social credit mechanisms. Because I am prioritising the completion of my book chapters, this broadcast is a brief update rather than a full live analysis. Towards the end of this episode, we have compiled a selection of trailer clips from my recent appearances on external podcasts. These highlights have been pieced together to encourage viewers to catch up on the full discussions and their corresponding blogs, which cover our follow-the-money framework in greater depth. In my view, the most practical approach to navigating these systemic shifts is to focus on personal financial sovereignty—which, in my opinion, is best achieved by practising self-custody of your assets, running a network node, and supporting decentralised community infrastructures. ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- The links to the shows / full interviews: They're Deliberately Winding Down America — Here's the Plan for What Comes Next | Simon Dixon on Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4RawKdA_gM&t=10s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/winding-down-america-simon-dixon-tom-bilyeu Who Really Runs the World? | Simon Dixon on The Peter McCormack Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZL3U1etEW4&t=2s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/who-really-runs-the-world-peter-mccormack-simon-dixon Why the Financial System Is Rigged | Simon Dixon on What Bitcoin Did w/ Danny Knowles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQq9JlTuj6s&t=42s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/i-lived-through-operation-chokepoint-2-0-simon-dixon “This Is the Asset-Stripping Phase” | Simon Dixon on GoldRepublic Global w/ Alexej Jordanov https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgmY7YTn6mI&t=125s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/asset-stripping-phase-simon-dixon The Iran War Was Lost on Purpose to Create This | Simon Dixon on BTC Sessions w/ Nathan Fitzsimmons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aza4GAjQffw&t=1858s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/simon-dixon-iran-war-lost-on-purpose It's Already Live. You're In It. | Catherine Austin Fitts, Simon Dixon, and Iain Davis on the Kyle Chasse Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07wrjhJvZNY&t=481s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/opting-out-of-the-grid-parallel-systems-hard-assets-simon-dixon-catherine-austin-fitts-iain-davis How The Banking System Turned YOU into a DEBT SLAVE | Simon Dixon on Simply Bitcoin w/ Nicco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rweDTKgv96Y&t=2481s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/how-the-banking-system-turned-you-into-a-debt-slave-simon-dixon-simply-bitcoin The Hidden System Running the World and How You Can Escape | Simon Dixon on the Natalie Brunell Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEgxtmKld0I&t=2s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/bitcoin-is-the-exit-simon-dixon-natalie-brunell The Financial Reset: AI, CBDCs & Currency Wars | Simon Dixon with Catherine Austin Fitts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofMBnCYXsfc&t=6825s 🔗 Read the blog: https://www.simondixon.com/blog/financial-reset-simon-dixon-catherine-austin-fitts ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- Join Simon Dixon Hard Talk Membership Portal ✅ Download FREE PDF Copy of Simon Dixon's book (2011): Bank To The Future - Protect Your Future Before Governments Go Bust ✅ FREE 4 Part Video Series - The Great Depression of the 2020s ✅ All Archived Videos of Simon Dixon Hard Talk LIVE Episodes (Also all other videos such as interviews) ✅ Join the Community. There's a section within the portal which allows you to submit your questions, comments, suggestions. Visit https://www.SimonDixon.com to learn more. ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- Follow Simon Dixon X https://x.com/SimonDixonTwitt Telegram Group https://t.me/simondixonchannel LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondixon21/ Rumble https://rumble.com/c/SimonDixon
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The Government Isn't Out of Control, It's NOT in Control | Simon Dixon on Peak Prosperity w/ Dr. Chris Martenson
Jul 902:07:35Summary readyWho actually rules the world if traditional governments are no longer in control? I joined Dr Chris Martenson (PhD) on Peak Prosperity for an in-depth, 2-hour and 7-minute discussion, "The Government Isn't Out of Control, It's NOT in Control", recorded on 9 July 2026. In my opinion, we are currently navigating a highly coordinated, managed transition of global empire away from Western dominance and towards a multipolar world order. Here is what we cover in this interview: The Privatisation of the State: Why traditional governments are no longer truly in charge, having been asset-stripped and effectively turned into private corporate entities servicing transnational capital. Geopolitical Theater and "Bounded Escalations": How active global conflicts represent, in my opinion, highly managed escalations designed to provide leverage for private corporate interests, renegotiate maritime trade routes, and secure lucrative contracts. The Consolidation of Power (FIC TIC and MIC): How global control is shifting into the hands of three private networks—the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). The Technocratic Control Grid: The mechanics of the transition toward programmable money, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and sophisticated algorithms designed to shape public narrative and weaponise speech. Reclaiming Autonomy: The critical importance of stepping back from the algorithmic noise, touching grass, and building local resilience through parallel community supply chains. Why you should watch this interview: This discussion is designed to strip back the daily geopolitical headlines and offer a clear, realist macro framework for understanding the structural changes taking place under the hood of the global economy. Rather than leaving you with a sense of despair, we explore how to step back from the weaponised narrative, reclaim your critical thinking, and focus on what is actually within your control. By understanding this macro transition, you can begin to make long-term plans to protect your agency, foster family and spiritual resilience, and build stronger local community connections. Disclaimer: This video and its description are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. The speculative interpretations of macroeconomic and geopolitical events discussed represent personal, subjective opinions and should not be taken as factual or legally verified statements. Nothing in this content constitutes financial, investment, tax, legal, or professional advice. Please do your own research and consult with a licensed professional before making any lifestyle or economic decisions. Watch on YouTube INTERVIEW #1 (18 November 2025) CBDCs, AI, & Digital ID: Escape the Engineered Orwellian Nightmare Before It’s Too Late | Simon Dixon on Peak Prosperity w/ Dr. Chris Martenson (PhD)
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Politicians Are “Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes”: The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on James Delingpole
Jul 701:56:27Summary readyPoliticians Are "Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes": The True Mechanics of Power | Simon Dixon on The James Delingpole Channel w/ James Delingpole On 7 July 2026, I sat down for a 2-hour interview with James Delingpole on The James Delingpole Channel for an episode titled "Politicians Are 'Paid-for-Rent Prostitutes': The True Mechanics of Power". In this discussion, I outline my belief that modern nation-states are allegedly subordinate to the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC), and the rapidly emerging Technical Industrial Complex (TIC). I share my macro-analysis on how this network of institutions allegedly controls governments by socializing economic losses while privatizing the gains through central banks and fiat debt markets. We explore the broader implications of global financial restructuring, including the shifting geopolitical landscape, the engineering of strategic tensions to fund highly profitable "forever wars," and the potential transition toward a technocratic surveillance grid powered by artificial intelligence. James and I also reflect on our shared skepticism of official histories; he discusses his personal epiphany regarding mainstream media corruption, detailing how psychological operations and algorithmic divide-and-conquer tactics are allegedly used to marginalize dissenters and manufacture civil unrest. For investors, savers, entrepreneurs, and Bitcoin holders, understanding these hidden structures of power is critical to securing the future of your money. In my opinion, the ultimate defense against a corrupt, surveilled banking system is achieving true financial sovereignty. I detail why I believe Bitcoin was originally designed as a necessary breakaway project to circumvent institutional control, and why Wall Street's push for ETFs is allegedly a deliberate attempt to centralize and paperize the cryptocurrency just as they did with gold. By boycotting mainstream institutional investment vehicles and embracing the self-custody of hard assets outside of the legacy financial system, I believe you can successfully transition from a state of debt-ridden subordination to individual autonomy. This episode provides an authoritative, insight-driven framework for navigating the current economic reset and building generational wealth outside of the complexes' reach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqp5VKhzgrY About James Delingpole James Delingpole is an independent podcaster, author, and former mainstream media journalist. During his career in traditional media, he wrote comment pieces for publications such as the Mail on Sunday and the Telegraph, and held a regular column in The Spectator. He is also the author of the 2012 book Watermelons, which details his skeptical views on man-made climate change and the "climategate" controversy. Delingpole later transitioned away from mainstream journalism to establish his own independent media platform. He currently hosts The Delingpod on The James Delingpole Channel, a podcast where he interviews guests on various topics including alternative history, finance, and global power structures. Additionally, he has publicly shared that he was an early adopter of cryptocurrency, having first purchased Bitcoin when it was trading at approximately $300. Disclaimer: The content provided is based on an interview between Simon Dixon and James Delingpole and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views, theories, and opinions expressed—including claims about the Financial Industrial Complex (FIC), global power structures, and the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto—belong strictly to the speakers and often represent their own unproven "interpretive" analysis. This does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Any discussions regarding wealth management or assets like Bitcoin and gold are for illustrative purposes; you should always consult a certified professional and independently verify all claims before making any financial decisions
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