How US Money Printing and Crypto Shape Global Power: Lessons From Gold, Inflation, and Innovation

In today’s episode, Tom takes us on a deep dive into the tumultuous history and uncertain future of money, digging into how governments have manipulated currency—from making gold ownership illegal in 1933 to the rise of modern money printing and the explosion of digital assets. Tom unpacks the global drama unfolding around crypto, stablecoins, and the race between nations to reshape the financial system. Are U.S. economic policies and digital innovation a lifeline for billions, or just another scheme to extend American dominance? Why are China and Russia racing to stack gold while the world inches toward central bank digital currencies—and what does it all mean for your financial freedom? If you care about your money, your sovereignty, and the future of global finance, you won’t want to miss this episode. Tune in for a provocative breakdown on how we got here, what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what steps we must take to make sure the future of money empowers the individual—not the powers that be. 00:00 Intro 03:43 Part 1: What Exactly Are We Being Accused Of? 05:46 Part 2: What’s Really Going On With Crypto and The Skyrocketing Price of Gold? 10:08:18 Part 3: What Is the US Up To With It’s Crypto Policies? 19:04 Part 4: Digital Money Done Poorly Will Be Used To Enslave 25:29 Part 5: Where Do We Go From Here? Bevel Health: 1st month FREE at https://bevel.health/impact with code IMPACT Linkedin: Post your job free at https://linkedin.com/impacttheory Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact True Classic: Upgrade your wardrobe at https://trueclassic.com/impact Cape: 33% off with code IMPACT33 at https://cape.co/impact Surfshark: Go to https://surfshark.com/bilyeu or use code BILYEU to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! AirDoctor: Up to $300 off with code IMPACT at https://airdoctorpro.com Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/impact to get up to 30% off sitewide. Found Banking: Try Found for FREE at https://found.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices