In this farewell episode of Swan Signal Live, the team honors Steven Lubka’s impactful run as a host and builder of Swan Private. They cover major Bitcoin news including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac moving to recognize Bitcoin in mortgage applications, Texas establishing a Bitcoin treasury reserve, and the growing trend of Bitcoin treasury companies. The hosts also discuss institutional adoption, including billionaire Philippe Laffont’s public Bitcoin regret, and respond to concerning ECB signals about directing retail savings. A reflective, insightful episode that captures both the personal and macro transformations in Bitcoin’s journey.
In this special episode of Swan Signal Live, the team bids a heartfelt farewell to longtime host Steven Lubka as he steps away from his regular role. Steven reflects on nearly five transformative years at Swan, building Swan Private and helping onboard thousands of high-net-worth individuals into Bitcoin. Emotions run high as the crew reminisces on shared experiences and growth.
The discussion then dives into major Bitcoin developments:
Bitcoin in Mortgages: The FHFA is reportedly guiding Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize Bitcoin as an asset in mortgage underwriting — a shift that could help Bitcoiners qualify more easily without having to sell their holdings.
Texas Bitcoin Treasury: Texas becomes the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, allocating $10M in a move widely seen as symbolic but historic.
Bitcoin Treasury Companies: The hosts dissect the growing trend of public companies accumulating Bitcoin on their balance sheets, discussing the implications for decentralization, nationalization risks, regulatory arbitrage, and Bitcoin’s long-term monetization.
ECB’s Capital Control Signals: A concerning ECB statement hints at encouraging — or even mandating — retail savings be redirected into government-prioritized capital markets.
Institutional Adoption: Billionaire hedge fund manager Philippe Laffont’s recent CNBC confession that he regrets not buying Bitcoin sparks a broader conversation about how major allocators are waking up late — but surely — to Bitcoin’s potential.
Notable Quote:
“This is what it looks like when the world really wakes up to Bitcoin” — Steven Lubka