Peter McCormack Breaks Down Bitcoin, Jobs in the AI Era, and Socialism vs Capitalism

Peter McCormack joins Coin Stories with Natalie Brunell to discuss how Bitcoin is evolving—and how it’s changing him. Best known for hosting “What Bitcoin Did,” Peter now focuses on his hometown of Bedford, using Bitcoin to drive real-world change through football, safety programs, and community building. He shares his political views, how AI could disrupt the labor market, and the behind-the-scenes details of his legal fight with Craig Wright. This is a raw, unfiltered look at the intersection of Bitcoin, personal responsibility, and grassroots transformation.

What you'll learn:
- The role of Bitcoin in empowering communities and local governance
- Insights into Peter’s legal battle with Craig Wright and its impact on the crypto world
- Why AI is reshaping the labor market and what it means for the future
- The evolution of Bitcoin adoption and challenges with retail investor interest

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*IN THIS COIN STORIES EPISODE*
00:00 Inside The Peter McCormack Show
3:23 McCormack on Bitcoin Today
6:26 Gemini Orange Bitcoin Credit Card
6:58 Bitwise
7:27 Bitdeer Technologies Group
7:46 Retail Bitcoin Bull Run Coming?
13:15 McCormack vs. Government
19:52 UK Politicians Exposed
23:20 Fixing Bedford with Bitcoin
27:55 Inside the Universal UK Project
28:46 Casa Business
29:16 Bitkey
29:36 The Bitcoin Way
29:58 Speed.app
30:15 Changing Communities with Bitcoin
32:03 McCormack for Office?
33:32 Towns and Cities Embracing Bitcoin Adoption
37:03 Cities Issuing Bitcoin-Backed Bonds and UK Gilts
38:12 How Real Bedford FC Is Performing Financially
41:46 Peter McCormack on Exploring the AI Revolution
45:35 Inside the Craig Wright Trial

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Peter McCormack's website https://www.petermccormack.com/
Project Bedford https://www.projectbedford.com/

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Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/
Editor: Silas Foley

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