Reinvent Money

Most central banks and investors are still blind to the seismic shifts shaping the future of money. Willem Middelkoop, founder of the Commodity Discovery Fund, author of The Big Reset and known as the Oracle of Amsterdam, exposes how the global monetary system is quietly transforming — and why ignoring these signals puts your wealth at risk.In this eye-opening episode, Willem reveals how recent geopolitical tensions, the resurgence of gold, and dissected scenarios paint a picture of an inevitable monetary bifurcation. You'll discover how the US dollar's dominant position is under threat from China and BRICS nations, and why the upcoming shifts won't occur with a bang but rather a series of gradual, strategic revaluations.We dive deep into the implications of Deutsche Bank’s recent report predicting gold’s return to the system—at significantly higher prices. Willem shares why central banks are quietly shifting away from fiat and bonds towards physical gold and silver, signaling a fundamental change in financial stability. He discusses the risks of nationalization in mining stocks, the undervaluation of commodities, and how physical gold and silver might be the safeguard in a coming financial crisis.This episode is perfect if you’re serious about protecting your wealth in turbulent times or eager to understand the big picture behind headlines. Willem Middelkoop’s insights are essential listening for anyone who wants to anticipate the next wave of financial upheaval and position themselves accordingly.Commodity Discovery Fund:https://www.cdfund.com/Free download of The Big Reset:https://www.cdfund.com/download-the-big-reset.htmlFollow Willem on X here:https://x.com/wmiddelkoopFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:53 The Big Reset for the dollar and gold - how far are we7:06 Deutsche Bank report on the return of gold8:13 Role of Saudi Arabia12:21 UAE leaving OPEC and the petrodollar17:00 Central banks and gold21:33 Commercial banks can't ignore gold anymore24:10 Commodities are highly undervalued32:31 High Net Worth Individuals buying gold and silver33:18 Willem's model portfolio - diversify36:37 Risk of confiscation with mining stocks40:48 The looming war between China and America43:00 Don't worry about a nuclear war46:03 Trump's reset explained55:05 Outro

In this episode of Reinvent Money, Paul Buitink sits down with David Marsh, co-founder and Chairman of the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) and author of Can Europe Survive? – The Story of a Continent in a Fractured World.They discuss the future of Europe in a rapidly changing global order, including:- Whether Europe can survive without deeper integration or by embracing “variable geometry” and pragmatic federalism- Relations with the US, China and Russia in the post-Trump era- Europe’s mounting economic challenges: debt levels, pension systems, welfare state reform, and ECB policy- The risks and realities of a transfer union, including the risk for Dutch pension holders- Political developments and the need for realism over idealismDavid Marsh brings decades of insight into monetary affairs and European politics, offering a sober, experienced perspective on whether the continent can adapt to a more fragmented and competitive world.Find more info about OMFIF here:https://www.omfif.org/Get David's book here:https://www.omfif.org/2025/09/can-europe-survive-lessons-from-a-fractured-continent/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:22 Definition of Europe5:40 Variable geometry, finding the right alliances9:35 Europe as a playball between the US, Russia and China17:06 Economic and monetary challenges of Europe27:44 How to deal with the high debt load in the eurozone37:41 Democratic deficit and the resulting rise of populism41:14 The prospects of Great Britain43:50 Can Europe unite and reverse previous bad policies?48:51 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to economist and founder of Monetary Metals, Keith Weiner.Keith explains the recent gold price movements and the why and how of Turkey's gold sales. He also talks about his extensive research about gold correlation to things like interest rates and war. The repatriation of France's gold is mentioned too and how the relationship between Europe and the US reached a low point.Keith lays out how a new gold standard could work, how the demise of the dollar is unavoidable due to the debt build up and that there are no paper alternatives. He doesn't believe the yuan or whichever currency can replace the dollar. Gold will though he believes.Follow Keith Weiner here:https://www.monetary-metals.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:26 Why Turkey sold gold and the flight to dollar liquidity12:17 Explanation of recent gold price movements23:36 Gulf States selling gold?27:03 France repatriation gold32:54 How would a new gold standard work37:17 Where are the neutral havens: Dubai vs Switzerland vs Singapore42:50 Petroyuan, BRICS and the future of the dollar52:08 Prospects for a multi-currency world56:03 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Colonel Douglas Macgregor about the ceasefire in the Middle East, how the war likely will continue and how to achieve peace.Macgregor believes Trump is trapped and bought for by his donors. They discuss the role of Israel and its quest for a Greater Israel. The role of the Gulf states and the dire prospects for the peninsula are also analysed.Is this a holy war? Will all adversaries of the US now even more passionately acquire nuclear arms? Is this the end of the petrodollar? Should all Great Powers be included to come to a grand deal solving all major conflicts, including the one between Russia and Ukraine?Make sure not to miss this thought-provoking deep-dive with Macgregor.Follow Douglas on X here:https://x.com/DougAMacgregorFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:10 Seize fire and peace negotiations in the Middle East8:18 Trump needs deescalation but is trapped16:46 The role of the Gulf States20:24 Bad war strategies and parallels with WW225:35 Regime change and rallying behind the flag28:00 Nuclear arms and weaponizing the Strait of Hormuz28:58 Holy war34:07 Is BRICS united?38:48 NATO's future and the military industrial complex40:17 World War III and the need for a grand global deal47:20 Prospects for impeachment and a message of hope

Paul Buitink talks to forecaster Gerald Celente of the Trends Research Institute and publisher of Trends Journal, who believes we live in the most dangerous time of our lifetimes.Gerald gives his unfiltered view on the war between US/Israel and Iran. He's afraid they will go nuclear. He also criticizes Trump, who abandoned all his campaign promises. He expects market to crash with inflation to rise a lot. He calls it dragflation and the Greatest Depression. About gold he's positive. And he advises to stay fit and take care of your loved ones.Find more about Gerald Celente and the Trends Journal here:https://trendsjournal.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:11 Gerald's view on the Middle-East war6:09 Can Trump be stopped?8:32 Corruption in the US administration and the role of the media11:04 The chances for an invasion14:37 Pentagon, false flags and the risk of nuclear22:06 The role of the Gulf States26:34 Tulsi Gabbard28:41 Epstein31:04 Gerald's market forecast - The Greatest Depression34:19 Effects for ordinary Americans37:50 Gold price and outro

Paul Buitink talks to Mario Innecco aka Maneco64 about the rise and fall of the gold and silver price. What were the main causes of the recent correction? Is the bull market to continue?Mario believes it will and he explains why, zooming in on the Middle East, the diminishing demand for US treasuries, private credit troubles and more.He also advises on how to prepare yourself for what's coming.Follow Mario here:https://x.com/maneco1964https://www.youtube.com/@UCAvSnci_3qHF_7c2LQnP_wg Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro and bio Mario Innecco5:14 What happened to the gold price in March8:42 Liquidity stress, paper selling and Central Bank of Turkey13:10 Gold ownership and pension funds19:25 US Treasuries losing in relevance21:36 Countries repatriating gold24:13 NATO's future28:04 Middle East War and energy lockdowns31:27 Stagflation, oil and gold33:26 The US dollar vs the yuan36:38 Mario's advice on investment portfolios38:36 Private credit; subprime all over again?41:02 Outro

Francis Hunt aka  @TheMarketSniper1  returns to the Reinvent Money podcast to talk about the crash in gold and silver prices. He explains why in these credit crunch periods weak holders get hurt because they sell liquid, good assets like gold and silver to cover bad trades.He dives into what happens in the private credit markets and give actionable trading advice, for example about the South Korean Won.Francis also gives his opinion about the War in the Middle East, how it will lead to higher inflation and rates and further centralization of power. He believes our assets will be flushed, we should be wary of Bitcoin and get cash and gold. He advises to enjoy life, be a rich slave and leave the West.Follow Francis here:https://themarketsniper.com/https://x.com/themarketsniperFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:27 Why gold and silver are going down14:07 New Great Financial Crisis coming?20:47 Prospects of new Quantitative Easing (QE)22:51 Francis outlook on the Middle East war and South Korea as a trading opportunity35:50 Centralisation of power 37:25 Petroyuan41:30 Is Trump playing 5d chess with China?47:12 Is there 1 global agenda or friction? 53:10 Outro and more info on The Market Sniper

Paul Buitink talks to former government official and founder of Solari Report Catherine Austin Fitts.They discuss her recent interview with Tucker Carlson, whether she still can enter the US easily and how she's been obstructed by the US over the years.They discuss the Middle East war and why this in tune with the control grid that is being rolled out. Trump is corrupt and expendable Catherine says. She also explains how families like the Rothschilds, whom Epstein worked for, and the Rockefellers form a syndicate controlling people like Trump.She stresses the role of having a plan B and why cash and gold are important. Digital currency can also be a force of good but only when used the right way. More info about Solari Report here:https://home.solari.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:30 Tucker Carlson and Catherine's US trip7:28 Catherine's views on the Middle East15:33 How will global elites benefit from the war24:53 Trump, Epstein and the Control Grid30:22 US corruption37:59 Role of Rothschilds and Rockefellers43:15 The role of digital and programmable money like Bitcoin53:25 Why we need to preserver cash and the role of gold54:49 Outro and the Young Builders

Paul Buitink talks to former banker and stockbroker, precious metals expert and author Alasdair Macleod about the war in the Middle East. Alasdair thinks US and Israel can't win this, other than a Pyrrhic victory. Iran is prepared and will fight an asymmetric war including causing maximum damage onto the world, for example by closing off the Strait of Hormuz.Alasdair expects the dollar to surge in the short run but in the longer run he expects the West to collapse, massive inflation to arrive and gold, silver and commodities to profit from the conflict.Recorded on the 5th of March.Follow Alasdair here:https://www.macleodfinance.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:54 Who will win the war in the Middle East10:09 Was the conflict priced into gold and silver prices?12:29 Who will the conflict looking at markets?22:18 Insuring the Strait of Hormuz25:17 The role of China and Russia34:25 Record low open interest in paper silver39:00 China's banks dumping treasuries42:10 Should you rotate from gold into oil and other commodities?45:52 Expect massive inflation49:20 How should you adjust your portfolio

Paul Buitink talks to Dr. Mark Thornton, Senior Fellow at the Ludwig von Mises Institute about Trump's economic policies. His tariffs are harmful, his deregulation efforts Mark is more positive about.The high gold and silver prices signal that something is terribly wrong with the economy and the financial system. Mark explains the bubble will pop later this year he expects using the skyscraper curse analogy.Mark explains why small government and sound money are better for average Americans. He details how we should reform the monetary system discussing ending the Fed, introducing gold savings account and room for crypto. It will be tough for many, but it's essential to restore America.At the end Mark also gives his opinion on a potential conflict with Iran and interventionism in general.More info about Mark, the Mises Institute and the books here:https://x.com/DrMarkThorntonhttps://mises.org/Hayek:https://mises.org/hayek21https://mises.org/library/book/hayek-21st-century-essays-political-economySkycraper Curse:https://mises.org/library/book/skyscraper-curse-and-how-austrian-economists-predicted-every-major-economic-crisis-last-centuryFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro and bio4:41 The state of Austrian School economics6:40 How would Mises grade Trump's policies13:35 US trade deficit and the role of the dollar18:35 The negative effects of big government23:57 Mark's crisis forecast and the Skyscraper Curse32:05 What rising gold and silver prices tell us.35:28 How to reform the financial system49:48 Interventionism and Iran56:22 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to silver guru David Morgan, author and publisher of The Morgan Report.They discuss what's happening with the silver price and whether there is still a bull case for silver. David explains the forces behind the drop. Paper won this last battle. Physical will win the next.David also discuss the Chinese Newyear, physical shortages at the CME, LBMA and Shanghai.He explains why silver is in such high demand, who is buying it and whether there is a substitution risk with for example copper.At the end he lays down the bull case for gold as well in a time where the dollar is weaponized.Follow David Morgan here:https://x.com/silverguru22https://www.themorganreport.com/blog/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:17 Bio David Morgan4:03 David's analysis of silver's price fall: correction or manipulation?7:18 Silver price forecast8:12 Impact of Chinese newyear9:01 Four phases of investing: pessimism, skepticism, optimism, euphoria11:13 Physical versus paper silver14:04 Why bullion banks and govt want to manage the silver market22:48 Physical shortages in silver (CME, LBMA and Shanghai)26:34 Where is the silver going to33:05 Are nations stockpiling silver34:53 Silver vs copper and pain levels for solar producers39:41 The bullish case for gold and the role of the dollar42:44 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to investor, macro analyst and Bitcoin OG Simon Dixon.They discuss the state of Bitcoin, why the price has been going down and how the financial industrial complex is trying to capture the market through ETFs, Strategy and so forth. The only way to battle this is self-custody Simon says. The same applies to gold he believes.Simon also explains why and how Epstein got involved with Bitcoin but that he wasn't able to influence the course of it due to its decentralized character.In general Simon gives his views on the Epstein files, how he was just one of many compromised agents and how the financial industrial complex is curating and managing these documents.He explains who really runs the world and how people should protect themselves.Follow Simon here:https://www.simondixon.com/https://x.com/SimonDixonTwittFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:30 Parallels between evolution of Bitcoin and gold markets9:25 How financial elites try to capture Bitcoin14:25 BRICS preferring gold over Bitcoin19:24 Central banks don't like Bitcoin23:22 Epstein's involvement with Bitcoin31:34 Is Blockstream compromised?33:30 Simon's take on Epstein in general39:35 Elon Musk's role43:54 Trump and Bannon48:15 A multipolar multi-currency world order53:02 Trans national interests57:15 Outro and hands-on advice from Simon

Paul Buitink talks to William White again, an economist who worked at the Bank of England, Bank of Canada, Bank of International Settlements (where he was chief economist) and the OECD. William is 82 years old and has decades of experience as in insider.They discuss trade tensions amongst the US and Canada, how the West should deal with China and how BRICS countries are developing alternatives outside of the dollar system.Bill thinks there is run on fiat currency due to high debt levels and low confidence in Western economies and currencies. This is reflected in higher gold and silver prices. Crypto and Bitcoin don't seem to benefit from it.He also gives his opinion on the new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh.Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkFollow William here:https://williamwhite.ca/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_White_(economist)Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:23 US and Canada relation3:40 Effects trade and tariff war6:13 China and Canada and Trump's response9:11 NAFTA11:08 Decay of global trade14:08 How does the West need to deal with China17:14 Bill's advice to Trump22:00 China's search for a dollar alternative35:50 Market indicators to watch40:00 Running away from fiat43:40 What is fiscal dominance48:56 Kevin Warsh56:28 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to macro analyst Luc Gromen, founder of FFTT.They discuss the escalation between protesters and ICE in the US as well as the risks of civil war. Luke analyses Trump's performance so far and weighs in on how Europe should respond to escalations. Selling of treasuries and repatriation of gold are amongst the options.Luke believes Trump is like a cornered animal and the world could move to autarky.He believes gold is the only way out of the debt crisis and could go ninefold. Europe, US and Japan are behaving like emerging countries given their high debt load. Luke also zooms in on Japan. Furthermore he suspects that NATO countries are buying up silver.At this point he thinks Bitcoin behaves too much like a leveraged tech stock.Follow Luke here:https://fftt-llc.com/https://x.com/LukeGromenFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:20 Luke Gromen and FFTT3:47 Tensions in the US, risk of civil war?7:38 Is Trump delivering11:12 Europeans dumping treasuries14:23 US supply chain issues22:19 New Plaza Agreement24:24 Why gold is needed for the reset28:32 Japan's debt struggle and unwinding of carry trade33:22 Should Europe repatriate gold35:33 The case for silver39:19 Gold to become the foundation of a new financial system42:48 Confiscation of gold and silver46:15 Luke's Bitcoin outlook51:07 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to former hedge fund manager and author of The Great Taking David Rogers Webb about current events in the light of his Great Taking thesis. How Venezuela, Greenland and the taking of Russian assets in euroclear are all interconnected.David talks about confiscation and how to protect yourself. He explains how all wars are bankers' wars and how ordinary people struggle in these times of global disorder.David shows how difficult it has been to change State legislature in the US in order to prevent a Great Taking from taking place.He also talks about the lack of collateral in the financial system and the havoc that higher interest rates will wreak.There is evil, but good and truth too, and opportunity for spiritual growth, says David.First episode here:https://youtu.be/1GHXe0PbNG4Second episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt0d70fqHokFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkLinks provided by David Rogers Webb:https://www.bis.org/fsi/fsibriefs29.htmhttps://parallelsystems.substack.com/p/are-they-going-to-use-seized-russianhttps://thegreattaking.com/Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:47 Full spectrum threats4:28 Euroclear and frozen Russian assets11:45 Why did Russia still have so many assets in the Western financial system14:26 Confiscation of Russian assets and its consequences20:21 BIS paper on liquidity support23:47 The desire to get rid of small banks25:38 Show fight between Trump and the Fed27:18 The age of plunder and the force of the mind37:57 David's efforts in the US to change legislation43:05 Why legislation and changing the Universal Commercial Code matters48:02 Building awareness52:05 The impact of rising bond yields and lack of collateral57:41 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to veteran precious metals trader, author and former bullion banker Robert Gottlieb. Robert worked amongst others for Citi, Bear Stearns and JP Morgan.Bob explains why gold and silver are surging, how price discovery works and how bullion banks such as JP Morgan work. We discuss manipulation, future/paper markets, central bank leasing and buying and much, much more.His new book Mastering Gold and Silver Markets will be out in February.Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkFollow Robert Gottlieb here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-gottlieb-519275319/https://www.amazon.nl/Mastering-Gold-Silver-Markets-Legendary/dp/139438002XTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:16 Robert Gottlieb's background as trader and bullion banker4:14 The book Mastering Gold and Silver Markets7:47 Spot price, loco London, LBMA and premiums10:32 Local China/Shanghai spot price and VAT12:52 Arbitrage between The West and China, India13:57 Flows between LBMA and CME during the tariff war21:14 Backwardation and CME/Comex inventories explained24:26 Hedging and mining28:48 Interaction between spot price and paper/future price35:50 Why gold and silver are so heavily traded on future markets38:04 Silver price manipulation43:30 Manipulation at JP Morgan and bank shorts49:59 Central bank gold leasing53:47 Gold repatriation and central bank buying56:57 Silver scarcity59:08 Silver versus copper1:00:40 Should you own physical or paper metal?1:02:16 ETFsand leasing of metal1:03:17 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to veteran investor and publisher Grant Williams about who to trust, how to do your own homework and what investment mindset to have in these uncertain times.Grant explains how he protects his purchasing power through real assets such as copper, oil, gold and silver. He's playing defence and stays away from crypto currencies. It's about generational wealth for him.He emphasizes that you should do your own homework and not blindly trust so-called gurus. The world has become an uncertain place. Trust is gone and will take a while to rebuild.Follow Grant Williams here:https://www.grant-williams.com/https://x.com/ttmyghFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:49 Venezuela and how it's difficult to predict what happens next5:04 Is Trump playing checkers or chess8:28 Grant Williams' investment thesis12:27 Are there safe havens?19:48 Sanctions, gold and dedollarization24:04 Petro dollar26:37 Is oil cheap?29:35 Grant's views on Bitcoin and crypto-currencies31:01 How much gold and silver should you hold31:31 Macro indicators Grant watches36:10 Is there stress in the repo market?39:32 Final remarks

Paul Buitink talks to Swiss investor and author of the Gloom, Boom and Doom report Mark Faber.They discuss the US kidnapping of Maduro and the impact on the geopolitical balance. What will be Trump's next move? What is the future of NATO? They also talk about the impact on oil, gold and silver.Marc explains how the current inflationary system creates a huge wealth inequality and why that is a problem. He also shows why socialism isn't an answer either.He advises on how to allocate your investment portfolio and which assets and geographies are interesting right now, such as Thailand.Follow Marc here:https://www.gloomboomdoom.com/https://x.com/gloomboomdoomFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:10 Marc's take on Venezuela4:57 Impact on oil prices6:42 Trump's next move: Greenland, Cuba, Colombia?8:55 Europe's response and future of NATO10:21 How should investors prepare for the new world order15:29 Young people vs the billionaire class18:06 How should young people prepare: shares, bonds, real estate and precious metals22:42 Investing in Thailand26:15 When will we see a system breakdown and confiscation30:32 How can we reform the financial system32:34 Some final advice from Marc: how to minimise losses38:05 Inflation vs deflation42:10 Outro

Today's guest is Iain Davis, author of the Technocratic Darkstate. He explains what the Dark Enlightenment means and how its followers are trying to achieve technocracy by using technology and AI. Their goal is to try to control mankind. What will be the value of humans in the future once we reach singularity?In this video Iain explains what are the philosophical roots are of this movement. People like Nick Land and Curtis Yarvin through their writings have influenced tech entrepreneurs such as Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, who in their turn influence politicians like Donald Trump and JD Vance.Iain also shows why money is such an important tool to them and how they try to shape it into a control mechanism through stable coins and CBDC. A digital ID is neatly tied to that.At the end, Iain also advises us to stop using smartphones and use cash as much as possible.More info on Iain Davis here:https://x.com/_InThisTogetherhttps://iaindavis.com/https://thepapercutmagazine.com/produ...Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:57 What is the technocratic darkstate7:15 How is it different from libertarianism10:21 Isn't decentralisation a good thing?14:31 Elon Musk's involvement18:15 Why is it called Dark Enlightenment and the role of humans26:51 The role of technology and AI30:16 The singularity and the Matrix33:25 Donald Trump's role36:38 J.D. Vance and Peter Thiel connection41:03 City States, Prospera45:21 Technocracy vs democracy49:01 Freedom of Speech and Digital ID in the UK53:05 Monetary control: Worldcoin, stable coins and CBDC59:44 What can people do: no smartphones, cash1:06:16 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to prominent economist Robin Brooks, who is based in Washington. Robin was Head of FX at Goldman Sachs, Chief Economist at the International Institute of Finance and currently Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution.They talk about why the end of the euro is desirable and inevitable. Robin is also no fan of eurobonds. They discuss debt sustainability across the world, and Japan in particular, and why this is driving the debasement trade. The latter means the massive buying of hard assets such as gold, silver and platina. Robin expects this trend to continue in 2026.Robin and Paul also discuss geopolitics and how Europe should deal with the US, Russia and China. What to do with sanctions and frozen Russian reserves they disagree on.Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation.Follow Robin here:https://x.com/robin_j_brookshttps://robinjbrooks.substack.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Teaser1:58 Background Robin Brooks3:40 His career at Goldman Sachs5:39 The debasement trade and unsustainable debt9:48 Gold and silver to surge in 202612:17 Macro puzzles and bond yields14:13 Central bank intervention in yields, MMT17:06 Why the euro is failing32:16 Why Germany and The Netherlands need to build alternatives35:47 ECB and Transmission Protection Instrument42:54 A divorce within the eurozone is needed46:24 Russian frozen assets and gold50:00 Central bank gold buying51:30 Effects of confiscation for the euro53:37 Decoupling strategies for the EU59:30 Nuclear escalation in conflict West vs Russia1:03:30 Angell's paradox on sanctions1:05:56 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to former stockbroker, banker and precious metals specialist Alasdair Macleod.They discuss the ongoing squeeze in the gold and silver markets and why silver keeps on breaching record highs, including today. The role of China, India, COMEX and LBMA are also analysed.Alasdair's mission is to inform people about the inevitable collapse of fiat currencies, drawing comparisons with the Weimar Republic. Leader of the pack is the dollar. And when the dollar collapses, the rest will follow.Lessons from Argentina are also learned.Alasdair also calls for disbanding the European Union and criticizes the plans to use frozen Russian assets. People should get out of credit and into real money: gold and silver.Follow Alasdair here:https://x.com/MacleodFinancehttps://www.macleodfinance.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:34 The silver squeeze and all-time highs explained8:04 India, China, COMEX and LBMA's role in the silver market15:33 Carry trade and Japan explained19:25 Comparisons with the Weimar Republic and the reichsmark21:37 Inflation and money printing expectations26:04 Lessons from Argentina33:10 Trump's National Security Strategy and migration in Europe39:10 EU's use of Russian funds41:20 Should the EU be abolished?42:30 Alasdair's gold forecast43:23 Bond yields and other cracks to look for49:40 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Kathleen Tyson, who previously worked for the Fed, Swift and Clearstream, where she set up tri party repo. She also wrote the book Multicurrency Mercantillism.In this conversation she zooms in some of the issues the current financial system suffers from, including a high debt overhang and too much dependency on the dollar.She explains how BRICS , led by China, want to reform the monetary system by using local currencies for trade and gold for long term saving.Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:28 Japan's huge debt7:19 US repo market, liquidity issues and interest rates13:43 Potential for QE15:02 Cayman Islands 20:36 Multicurrency mercantillism26:43 Chinese trade in renminbi29:29 More debt issued in other currencies31:52 The rise of local currencies in international trade35:13 The Chinese payment system CIPS36:02 BRICS multicurrency plan41:48 US - China relations48:00 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to legendary investor Peter Schiff of Schiff Gold and Euro Pacific Asset Management. Peter explains why central banks are behind the gold rally and the current retracement is nothing to be worried about. Central banks will keep dumping Treasuries for gold. He also believes the crypto bubble will crash and it could take down Trump if he doesn't distance himself from it. Furthermore he says Trump was probably told not to audit Fort Knox, because it could bring problems to the US. Peter ends with his worries with the bubbles he sees everywhere, culminating into a 'super bubble' of sorts including AI and crypto.Peter also announces the plans for a stable gold coin, called Tgold.Follow Peter here:https://x.com/PeterSchiffhttps://europac.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:22 Peter's forecast for gold, dollar and crypto in 20262:59 Peter's thoughts on Strategy and Michael Saylor4:25 Peter's debate with CZ and Binance about tokenized gold and third party risk8:50 Why Peter really doesn't like Bitcoin11:08 Gold vs bitcoin16:43 Why central banks are behind the gold rally21:33 Individual and institutional demand for gold 22:41 Secretive central bank buying and Fort Knox25:31 Trump's broken promises and his ties to crypto27:58 Crypto and AI bubbles forming a super bubble32:50 Outro

In this episode, host Paul Buitink sits down with financial expert Matthew Piepenburg to explore the intricate dynamics of today's global economy. Dive deep into the conversation as they discuss the strategic role of gold amidst economic uncertainty, the looming risks in AI and private credit markets, and the potential for a new financial paradigm. Matthew, with his extensive experience in hedge funds and market analysis, provides a thought-provoking perspective on why gold is transitioning from a contrarian asset to a necessary strategic reserve. Uncover the hidden connections between market trends, debt levels, and the future of monetary systems. Whether you're an investor, economist, or simply curious about the financial world, this episode offers valuable insights and forecasts. Tune in to understand the forces shaping our economic future and why staying informed is more crucial than ever. #GoldStrategy #AIBubble #EconomicInsightsFollow Matthew here:https://vongreyerz.gold/author/matthew-piepenburgFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:22 Gold market dynamics2:07 Is gold still a contrarian asset?5:54 Bubble in AI13:42 Risks in private credit17:33 AI will hold the government and the Fed hostage22:55 Blow-off top or market crash in crypto and shares25:25 Rotation from crypto into gold30:20 Crypto scales, precious metals not34:42 How will the world and BRICS use gold and silver in practice41:47 Can the West still solve the debt problem?44:22 Real inflation numbers48:13 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Eric Yeung aka KingKong9888, who prefers not to show himself.Eric has very interesting takes on the gold and silver markets, how the bull market has just begun and how BRICS is pivoting towards a commodity based standard. He sees Bitcoin and stablecoins as proxies and conduits for the dollar, not wanted by China, Russia and India.Eric explains the Shanghai Gold Index (SGE), the low free float of silver and how the LBMA may be in for trouble.Follow Eric here:https://x.com/KingKong9888Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:25 Who is Eric Yeung6:00 How much gold does China own8:48 Why China's secrecy on their gold11:28 Gold price manipulation17:36 Global free float of silver19:57 Silver price manipulation25:41 India's gold repatriation26:50 Should Western countries store at SGE?30:30 LBMA gold holdings36:05 Why the bull market for precious metals is not over39:23 Gold versus silver and the ideal form of money44:54 Bitcoin, stable coins and the battle with gold and silver49:06 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to independent gold analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs about the true gold flows to China. Jan has done extensive research over the years looking at customs data amongst others to come to more realistic numbers of what the People's Bank of China owns.Jan and Paul dive into his numbers, charts and methods. Jan explains why China values gold so much and how in a post-dollar world China would like to see the Renmibi as a trade currency with gold as the ultimate reserve asset. He also goes into detail about how the Shanghai Gold Exchange works.Follow Jan here:https://x.com/JanGold_https://www.moneymetals.com/authors/jan-nieuwenhuijsFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:23 China's history with gold4:21 Weaponisation of the dollar, PBOC buying exploded8:05 True Chinese gold flows through the Shangai Gold Exchange explained17:26 Why are the Chinese secretive about their gold purchases19:33 Why is China still leaving a trail26:36 China's gold compared to the US29:20 Cambodia storing in China, Western countries next?33:21 Countries repatriating gold35:19 A new informal gold standard coming42:00 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Francis Hunt, aka The Market Sniper, about the correction in gold and silver prices and whether we reached the bottom.Francis also talks about an orchestrated decline of the West and gives advice on to how prepare for that.Follow Francis here:https://themarketsniper.com/https://x.com/themarketsniperhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCRJ-LnYo_-ILdEmwLNfAr0A Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Gold price analysis13:02 Quantitative Easing (QE) and bond rates25:09 Silver price analysis36:59 End of Western Hegemony and dollar41:01 Cayman Islands, Hedge Funds45:30 Advice on resilience

Paul Buitink welcomes back former stockbroker, precious metals expert and author Alasdair Macleod about the current onslaught in the precious metals markets. He explains why gold and silver prices are crashing and how to deal with that as a retail investor. Is the silver squeeze over now?He also paints the bigger picture, the role of China and how fiat money is ending, making a comparison with Weimar Germany. Alasdair gives his brutal opinion on Bitcoin too.Subscribe to Alasdair's Substack for more insights.Follow Alasdair here:https://x.com/MacleodFinancehttps://www.macleodfinance.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:38 Why are gold and silver crashing8:08 Retail vs professional traders10:41 Logistical challenges and leasing19:46 China’s plans with gold24:56 New Bretton Woods coming?28:00 Will China benefit from being the world currency reserve issuer?30:47 What should retail precious metals investors do now?37:20 Final advice and outro

Paul Buitink talks to Australian rebel economist, author and creator of Ravel software Steve Keen about the idiocy of mainstream or neoclassical economics. We discuss how he has fallen out with other schools of economics and why mainstream economists don't see crises from happening, since they don't understand money. Economist Hyman Minsky did, and Steve has further built upon those insights.Steve explains why the euro was a mistake and how the US shouldn't worry about its public debt, but about its private debt. He explains how Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and People's QE work but also where MMT got it wrong.The rise in the gold price is not something to celebrate Steve says, it means people are sensing a system breakdown.Steve also worries about climate change and says economists are wrong about it.Don't miss this long in-person interview with the legendary rebel economist Steve Keen.Follow Steve here:https://www.stevekeen.com/https://www.patreon.com/ProfSteveKeenhttps://www.youtube.com/@profstevekeenhttps://profstevekeen.substack.com/Follow Paul here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:1:11 Intro2:58 Debunking Neoclassical Economics12:03 Criticists of Steve Keen14:56 Economists don’t understand money15:15 Theories of economist Hyman Minsky30:07 Austrian School economics and interest rates33:53 Can the economy be modeled at all?39:55 We have a private debt, not public debt problem43:21 Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)45:01 France’s debt problem and the mistake of the euro54:54 Discussion on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)57:29 US public debt is not a problem1:02:59 QE and risk of inflation1:04:25 People’s QE or Modern Debt Jubilee1:11:26 How to make banks more useful1:18:49 Gold’s rise1:20:11 How realistic are Steve’s solutions?1:21:55 How economists got climate change wrong1:28:44 Is Europe suicidal or giving the right example?1:36:30 Elon Musk and Mars1:37:46 Outro

Join Paul Buitink as he delves into the intricacies of the global financial landscape with renowned investment advisor Lyn Alden. In this insightful conversation, they explore the dynamics of gold and Bitcoin, the implications of fiscal deficits, and the evolving role of cryptocurrencies in today's economy. Lyn explains what the debasement trade is and whether we're witnessing the end of fiat money. Discover how different countries and central banks are navigating these changes and what it means for investors worldwide. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the future of money and investment strategies.Follow Lyn here:https://www.lynalden.com/https://x.com/LynAldenContactGet her book Broken Money here:https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Money-Financial-System-Failing/dp/B0CG8985FRAnd buy the Dutch translation Noodgeld here:https://www.bol.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:42 What is the debasement trade4:00 Is gold becoming a FOMO play?7:32 Gold metrics to watch10:47 Is this the death of fiat or just a bubble?14:33 What will stop this train of increasing US deficits and debts?18:32 Morgan Stanley and institutional demand for gold20:58 Bitcoin all time high23:18 Will central banks adopt Bitcoin?29:10 Lyn's thoughts on Ethereum32:08 Bitcoin Core vs Knots38:38 Microstrategy House of Cards?41:27 Are developing countries also doing the debasement trade?45:45 Outro

Join Paul Buitink and Francis Hunt, a.k.a. The Market Sniper, as they delve into the intricacies of hyperinflation, market dynamics, debt/fiat collapse, and the future of gold, silver, and bitcoin. In this episode, they explore macroeconomic perspectives, technical analysis, and long-term price targets. Discover insights on the evolving financial landscape and strategies to navigate these turbulent times. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with valuable insights for investors and market enthusiasts alike. Follow Francis here:https://x.com/themarketsniperhttps://themarketsniper.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:24 Francis take on the US and Trump - debt and fiat based collapse5:19 End of 60-40 portfolio and comeback of gold12:25 Tariff income and stable coin scam17:12 Dollar shortage and vassal States29:24 Gold price analysis43:52 Silver price analysis50:18 Platinum price analysis56:28 Bitcoin price analysis1:02:12 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to market analyst and author Alex Krainer again. They discuss the conflict in Ukraine and who's on the winning hand, Ukraine/The West or Russia. Alex believes Europe needs an escalation in order to unite Europe and avoid an implosion.They also zoom in on France, the banking interests and the role of the eurodollar.The conversation is ended with Alex diagnosis of Trump losing control and the potential for the US to return to its republican roots instead of empirical overreach.Alex Krainer here:https://x.com/NakedHedgiehttps://trendcompass.substack.com/https://alexkrainer.substack.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:31 Update on conflict in Ukraine, last stage5:23 Impact of Ukraine's drones and missiles9:05 Regime change in Russia10:17 Does European leadership need war?16:57 Escalation with drones and planes23:25 Poland, Bullingdon Club and banking interests28:30 Future of France and eurozone31:31 The fall of the euro and reset in governing structures37:58 How the EU was sabotaged41:44 Role of the off-shore dollar45:33 Trump's administration has lost control a little bit53:38 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to William White, an economist who worked at the Bank of England, Bank of Canada, Bank of International Settlements (where he was chief economist) and the OECD. William is 82 years old and has decades of experience as in insider.They discuss the dismal state of cooperation between the West and the Global South. They also dive into the perilous state of the eurozone due to France's financial troubles. Is the euro sustainable? What was the role of the BIS at its creation? William also explains how the boom bust cycle works, how central banks always resort to money printing and why he saw the Great Financial Crisis coming. We are currently in bubble territory.He sums up all the bad alternatives out there when it comes to curing our financial system. He also gives his view on how the likelihood of a Bretton Woods II is.Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkFollow William here:https://williamwhite.ca/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_White_(economist)Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:11 Economic cooperation between the West and East/South4:00 Role of the OECD6:06 Growth of BRICS and SCO10:47 France’s finances13:50 Bond vigilantes19:28 Central banks and governments will intervene22:10 Democratic deficit when it comes to our money24:00 Role of BIS in the creation of the euro29:09 Is the euro sustainable?30:40 Should pension funds sell euro assets?33:12 How bubbles are formed40:58 Are we in bubble territory?44:27 How to make the system more sustainable47:30 Policy problems, only bad alternatives58:54 A new Bretton Woods coming?1:03:02 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Danielle DiMartino Booth, former Fed insider, author of 'Fed Up: an Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America' and CEO of QI Research, about the cracks in the American economy and bad revised labor numbers.She explains how many ordinary Americans are struggling and have been feeling a recession for a long time. We discuss student loan delinquencies and mortgage refinance problems and how this could build up to another subprime crisis. She also gives her view on the Fed and how she expects them to act. Will they lower rates a few more times this year? Will QE and zero interest rates come back? Will we see inflation or deflation? Danielle argues the stock market is overvalued and when the momentum trade stops, it could take a nasty turn.We end the conversation with the dollar reserve status and the potential for a bailout of France. She believes this is the right time as an investor to be hedged.Follow Danielle here:https://x.com/dimartinoboothFollow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:30 US recession feeling and weak labor numbers4:55 Tariffs and uncertainty6:25 Student loan delinquencies7:49 Tax refund season8:41 New subprime crisis in the making?11:01 National Housing Emergency11:59 What’s the Fed going to do?14:27 Stock market correction coming?16:28 Will we see a replay of 1929 or 2001?17:55 What if Danielle would be Fed’s chairman20:34 Are QE and NIRP unavoidable?22:12 Inflation vs deflation24:42 Fiscal dominance and US reserve currency status25:52 Does France need a bailout and will it break the euro?28:05 Danielle’s advice29:05 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Henrik Zeberg, Head Economist at Swiss Block, about why he sees the stock and crypto market get first into more bubble territory before crashing down dot.com style. After the bust he expects stagflation which eventually will lead to a monetary reset. The new system will probably be a bucket of currencies including gold.During the bubble phase he expects the S&P to go to 8000 or more, Bitcoin to $170.000 and Ethereum even to $17.000.At the bottom of the bust Bitcoin might go as low as $17.000 Henrik thinks. Microstrategy, now rebranded to Strategy, is the largest open ponzi scheme and biggest house of cards in a long time says Henrik.A strengthening dollar will be wrecking markets down and usher in the bust. We're still months away from that he believes.Gold and silver could go down during the bust, but in the 2030s Henrik expects gold to go 10x.Watch the video to understand the interesting route forward Henrik paints and how you can prepare as an investor.Follow Michael here:https://swissblock.net/https://x.com/HenrikZeberghttps://henrikzeberg.substack.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkBuy, sell and store gold and silver at Holland Gold here:https://www.hollandgold.nl/Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:03 Why the stock and crypto markets will go up further first7:54 We’re now in an inflationary regime13:43 Secular vs cyclical inflation18:09 Impact of Fed rate cuts22:49 Henrik’s short term forecast for Bitcoin and Ethereum24:47 Why the dollar is important26:22 US stocks explained28:03 What are the triggers that will pop the bubble30:06 Can a crypto bust bring down the general market?35:43 Strategy’s strategy and the great crypto bust39:21 The monetary reset and sound money like gold43:18 Why a strong dollar would lead to the bust44:57 The role of gold51:25 Summarizing the different phases: bubble, bust, stagflation, reset57:26 How powerful are central banks when it comes to yield control?59:11 Outro

Paul Buitink talks again to renowned forecaster Martin Armstrong about his predictions for the West and Europe in particular. We discuss Ukraine and Europe rearming itself. Also we discuss potential IMF bailouts for France and UK and how US stable coins will be war bonds. Due to ponzi economics Martin believes the West will collapse, just like communism did.Martin gives advice on how to prepare and what his predictions are for a large international war and China taking over the US.Martin's blog and event:https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/armstrong-economics-upcoming-events/world-economic-conference/tickets-on-sale-now-2025-world-economic-conference/https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/blog/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:35 Incompetent Western leaders2:37 Ukraine and why Europe needs war8:45 Baltics threatened?13:13 False flags15:01 What if Europe double downs on Russia17:13 Peace efforts20:06 Is Ukraine still a democracy?25:04 Can France be saved financially?31:26 Financing the war effort39:31 How to protect yourself living in the West48:34 World War III and nuclear collapse possible?59:10 World Economic Conference Florida

Paul Buitink talks to economist and founder of Monetary Metals Keith Weiner again about the future of our financial system. Keith first dissects the current gold bull run and why it's different from the one from 2009-2011. He explains where the demand is coming from (India, China, Turkey, Arab countries) and how people in the West are also slowly but surely waking up. They understand the debt isn't sustainable. People lose faith in the fiat money system and this is underpinning this bull market.Keith also explains why BRICS central banks buy gold and use it not only as a store of value but a means of exchange too.He also lays out why more debt leads to more demand for dollar and more debt. This dynamic will eventually lead to a collapse and hyperinflation, but this is still years away. An environment of very low interest rates is a sign things will go very wrong Keith says, as he has also written in his dissertation. Also backwardation in the gold market is something you need to keep an eye on, when spot prices are higher than future prices. Keith describes the role of gold after the collapse. Different private gold standards could emerge. He doesn't expect coins to be used. He also weighs in how Bitcoin and gold compare. He would love the market to pick the winner. We end the episode with whether there is a future for fiat currency after the hyperinflationary collapse, gold price revaluation and Fort Knox.Sources:https://www.monetary-metals.com/https://www.monetary-metals.com/insights/articles/when-gold-backwardation-becomes-permanent/https://keithweinereconomics.com/2012/02/02/gold-bonds-to-avert-financial-armageddon/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Trailer and intro1:52 Why the current gold bull run is different from 2009-20118:12 West waking up to unsustainable debt levels11:26 Is gold correlated with interest rates, inflation and money growth?12:34 When have central banks bought enough gold?17:35 The process of debt collapse18:05 The importance of backwardation in gold20:18 Gold's role after the collapse27:27 Competing private gold standards32:25 Repatriation of gold35:42 Bitcoin Standard vs Gold Standard: let the market have it40:48 Will governments allow free markets for money44:00 Future of fiat currency48:07 Can collapse still be averted?49:38 Gold price revaluation50:50 Is the gold in Fort Knox there?54:16 Outro and final remarks

Paul Buitink talks to Francis Hunt of The Market Sniper about the concept of hyperstagflation, a period with economic decline and very high inflation. A period worse than the seventies which he believes we're going to enter in the West due to our high indebtedness.He explains how the elite profits from inflation and debt and how people should deal with hyperstagflation.They discuss ever increasing taxes, the digital control State, tariffs and how to escape the matrix. He advises young people to leave the West and to get up, man up and start a business and provide service.Francis ends the video with a technical analysis of the dollar, Swiss Franc and gold. Will gold be revalued?If you're looking for a bucket of hard analysis and cold water, Francis is your man. No hopium here.Follow Francis here:https://themarketsniper.com/Follow Paul on X here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:35 What is hyperstagflation and comparison with the 70ies9:40 Stagflation started during Covid times16:43 Profit from the matrix19:13 When and how will hyperstagflation end?27:47 How to thrive as a young person37:34 Technical analysis gold, dollar and Swiss franc47:30 Gold revaluation hopium?49:28 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to former stockbroker and banker Alasdair Macleod, who runs his own newsletter and blog.They discuss at length why the credit and asset bubble will pop and how it will usher in the end of fiat money. Alasdair Macleod lays out what the triggers will be and how the main currencies will be affected. Today looks like 1929 with a credit bubble and trade wars, but is much worse due to how connected the world is. The euro probably looks the worst of them all.He ends with an analysis of what comes next and how people should prepare.Gold, silver, Bitcoin, stable coins, CBDC are all addressed.Follow Alasdair Macleod here:https://www.macleodfinance.com/https://x.com/MacleodFinanceFollow Paul Buitink on X:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro – Is Alasdair family of Trump?1:54 Are Alasdair and Trump family?2:20 Trump’s good and bad policies, and relation with Epstein3:50 Parallels between now and 1929: credit conditions, asset values and tariffs9:36 Gold and silver confiscation and paper metal markets12:43 Physical gold and central bank repatriations14:37 Central banks will start QE and lower rates19:27 The mother of all bubbles22:01 At what rate and yield level will things break?22:33 Dumb money: pension funds24:37 Duration of debt is changing25:59 Stable coins to the debt rescue27:03 What will come after the crash: G7, BRICS and gold32:36 Is it time for market based currencies to take over?35:22 Stock market outlook36:47 US crypto capital of the world, should you buy crypto?38:42 Can central banks delay the bust? CBDC41:48 Will national currencies survive such as the pound43:28 The bleak outlook for the euro47:58 Alasdair’s mission to educate the ordinary people

Paul Buitink talks to former government official and founder of Solari Report Catherine Austin Fitts.First they dive deep into the research she and economist Mark Skidmore have done about $21 trillion missing from the US budget over the years 1998-2015. The current amount she estimates at $36 trillion.Catherine also explains how the black budget relates to this and how the money she believes was spent on underground bases and breakthrough technologies. Historical examples include the Manhattan Project and Area51.The episode then continues with discussions about the control grid the powers that be are implementing, with the help of companies like Palantir and people like Elon Musk. What's the role of AI?Also discussed are CBDC, stable coins, Trump and Epstein and more.More info about Solari Report here:https://home.solari.com/More info on the resarch of Skidmore and Austin Fitts:https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2017/12/msu-scholars-find-21-trillion-in-unauthorized-government-spending-defense-department-to-conductFollow Paul Buitink on X at @paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro and credentials Catherine5:07 Missing $21-36 trillion18:42 Black budget and secret US military bases36:02 New technologies, blessing or curse?45:02 Musk, Trump and Epstein49:42 Why Catherine remains hopeful

Paul Buitink talks to economic researcher and futurist Chris Martenson of advisory Peak Prosperity.They talk about the unsustainable monetary system that's based on unlimited growth with finite resources. Chris expects the Fed balance sheet to triple to $20 trillion. Someone will have to eat the losses and it won't be politicians or bankers. The people will pay through higher inflation, which is already visible in for example insurance premiums.The world will deglobalize and different parts of the world will break up. We are reaching peak oil. Europe especially has shot itself in the feet when it comes to resources, having allowed the destruction of Nord Stream.The monetary system is broken and corrupt notes Chris. It's time for more decentralization and resilience and people can start now. Hard assets like gold and silver will flourish.More info about Chris Martenson:https://peakprosperity.com/https://x.com/chrismartensonFollow Paul Buitink on X:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:07 Why our debt based money system will fail3:42 How close are we to another crisis7:28 Next crisis? sovereign credit event9:18 Who is going to eat the losses11:21 High inflation on the horizon13:12 Eurozone, EU prospects and gold15:52 Stable coins and CBDC17:38 The resource story, world breaking up in regions19:18 Sensible strategy for Europe24:23 What are trigger points people oversee28:13 How to build resilience31:25 Concrete advice from Chris34:16 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to trend forecaster Gerald Celente of Trends Research International and Trends Journal. Gerald doesn't hold back and remains skeptical of Western media and politicians in general. All the military expenditures he disagrees with. People who want war should put on a suit and go themselves. NATO should be dismantled he says and the euro too. Ukraine needs to accept their defeat and the West should pull out he says. About the Middle-East he sees Trump not making peace, nor is he positive about Israel's and Netanyahu's policies. For the near future he expects all sort of wild cards.The Big Beautiful Bill goes against Trump's election promises. It will further accelerate the death of the dollar and BRICS countries using their own currencies. He also gives his opinion on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), gold, Bitcoin, share and a potential market crash.He ends with a positive note and advises people to get in shape.More info about Gerald Celente. Sign up for his journal using code REINVENTMONEY and get 10% discount:https://trendsjournal.com/subscribe/Follow Paul Buitink on X at:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:40 Role of the media6:32 NATO summit and NATO’s future12:56 Ukraine and the need for a deal19:23 Can Trump secure peace in the Middle-East23:28 Future Middle-East full of wild cards25:23 Impact of Big Beautiful Bill28:20 A golden 2024: rise of gold price29:29 Gambling with Bitcoin30:07 World going Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)30:28 Stocks, Dotcom 2.0 and Office Bubble Crash33:29 Final and positive remarks

Paul Buitink talks to Brent Johnson, founder of Santiago Capital and inventor of the Dollar Milkshake Theory.Brent first gives his opinion on the euro in the light of the NATO summit and higher defense expenses in the eurozone, which would lead to more deficits and higher debt levels. He laughs about Lagarde saying the euro would play a more important role in the future. On the contrary, he expects the eurozone to go back to easy money and yield curve control.He explains why central banks hold gold and why they most likely won't do a full revaluation.Brent also talks about Trump's dollar policy and whether he wants a strong or weak dollar. It's also a timing issue because while he re-industrializes the US he first needs an expensive and afterwards a weak dollar. For now there is also no need for a Plaza or Mar-A-Lago accord given the current price.Is the dollar still king? Will there come a new gold standard? Does the US have all the gold they claim, or maybe even more? And what's the role of stable coins? All these things are addressed by Brent Johnson. At the end he also gives his expectation of what could trigger a new sovereign debt crisis and the manifestation of his dollar milkshake theory.Brent Johnson: "Central bankers aren't STUPID, want to keep the gold for themselves."More info about Brent:https://x.com/SantiagoAuFundhttps://santiagocapital.com/Follow Paul Buitink on X:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:47 Eurozone troubles5:47 Milkshake Theory and role of gold7:25 Central banks appetite for gold11:54 Trump's dollar policy17:10 When does a high dollar break things?21:06 Plaza and Mar-A-Lago accord22:45 New Gold Standard?24:41 Gold revaluation29:00 Fort Knox and US gold reserves31:54 Stable coins and eurodollar system36:04 US vs BRICS38:30 Triggers for new sovereign debt crisis42:33 Santiago Capital

Paul Buitink talks to market analyst, author and former hedge fund manager Alex Krainer about the war between Israel and Iran. He explains what the nuclear positions are of both Israel and Iran.Alex believes the situation in Iran is a classic Western regime change operation according to the playbook to promote corporate and especially banking interests of the West. It can be compared to the 1953 Operation AJAX in Iran or the 2003 Iraq invasion. He's not sure yet whether the US will step in too with direct involvement but he wouldn't be surprised.Trump is either playing the neocons and Israel or is threatened by them to play ball. Is his family at stake here?Russia may be the winner in all of this now the spotlights are not on them anymore and oil prices could rise, benefiting Russia's revenues.He also explains how the Western banking elites and intelligence agencies like MI6 operate, for example through the use of NGOs.Alex finishes the podcast with some investment advice on crude oil and natural gas.Follow Alex Krainer here:https://x.com/NakedHedgiehttps://substack.com/@alexkrainerhttps://trendcompass.substack.com/Follow Paul Buitink on X:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:31 Does Iran want a nuclear weapon?4:20 Why do they enrich uranium that high?7:16 Operation AJAX12:32 Do regime changes ever work?16:37 WOII regime change17:20 How strong is Iran?19:53 When will the US get involved directly?22:50 The role of Turkey and Syria24:48 How strong is Israel?28:58 The role of BRICS31:08 The Samson option33:40 MAGA's future40:36 Impact on Russia43:44 Who is in control in the West53:47 Oil as an investment opportunity?

Paul Buitink talks to former Greek Minister of Finance (2015) and author of several books like 'Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism' about the risks of modern technofeudalism in which cloud capitalists extract rents from the public and distort public discourse. He says we need to tax big tech to the hilt since privatizing wouldn't work. Also he proposes how cities should create their own tech alternatives.The gentlemen also talk about the euro, why Bulgaria shouldn't join and Greece should exit. The Netherlands should perhaps try to reform it or join a union with other hard currency countries. Yanis would like to federalize the EU but realizes it's maybe time to dismantle it. Also he laments Europe's military Keynesianism and thinks it's not wise to spend all that money on defense. The EU has taken the wrong turn and each path since 2014 when it comes to the war in Ukraine Yanis believes.More info about Yanis here:https://www.yanisvaroufakis.eu/https://x.com/yanisvaroufakisFollow Paul Buitink on X at @paulbuitink:https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:52 Can people escape technofeudalism?6:07 Dangers of cloud capitalism and big tech7:25 Why technofeudalism leads to crises12:24 New cold war between US and China13:55 Alternatives like open source18:00 Greek referendum 2015 and EU’s democratic deficit19:30 Greece should leave the eurozone21:55 Can the euro be reformed and if so how23:21 Can Europe still be united?29:47 Military Keynesianism

Paul Buitink talks to Colonel Douglas Macgregor.In this gripping episode of Reinvent Money, Paul Buitink welcomes back Colonel Douglas Macgregor for an unfiltered deep dive into the geopolitical chaos unfolding across the globe. Macgregor argues that despite Trump’s rhetoric, he has little control over U.S. foreign policy, with the CIA and entrenched war lobbies pulling the real strings. As Ukraine’s front lines falter and Europe ramps up aggression, Macgregor claims the war is already lost for Kyiv—and warns of a coming migration crisis that European leaders seem unwilling to confront.The conversation takes a dark turn as Macgregor discusses the Middle East, accusing Israel of pushing toward a wider war with Iran to maintain power, while U.S. support remains blindly unconditional. Meanwhile, Trump’s about-face on Ukraine, silence on Gaza, and unwillingness to tackle America’s unsustainable debt signal deeper systemic paralysis in Washington. According to Macgregor, even bold promises won’t matter if the machinery behind the scenes keeps operating unchecked.But the most urgent battle, he warns, isn’t happening overseas—it’s happening within national borders. If nations want to survive, he says, they must rediscover sovereignty, identity, and order at home. Provocative, raw, and thought-provoking, this is a conversation that demands to be seen—regardless of where you stand.Follow Douglas Macgregor on X at https://x.com/DougAMacgregorFollow Paul Buitink on X at https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:00:58 - Start of the interview01:42 - Who really runs America?02:50 - Russia targeting civilians?04:06 - Russia’s endgame revealed05:06 - No public support in Europe09:29 - U.S. debt collapse coming13:13 - Ukraine draft resistance grows15:42 - “Ukraine is finished”19:56 - Missiles on German soil?24:29 - Israel’s real agenda27:42 - Will Iran strike back?31:22 - Can Bitcoin save us?31:27 - Multipolar world deconstructed32:57 - Europe needs to wake up37:59 - Outro

Paul Buitink talks to forecaster Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics, who developed the Economic Confidence Model.He explains how central banks are trapped and interest rates will keep on rising with war. He talks about the impact of Moody's rating downgrade of the US and the origins of the Fed. Armstrong explains the bond markets and why the Fed is not the problem, but Treasury is.States will go after CBDC for total control, but in the US it's unconstitutional. He laments the weaponization of the dollar and how it accelerates dedollarization. The socialistic system inherited from FDR will eventually collapse. We need a new political system not based on a debt Ponzi scheme. We also discuss the unlucky fate of the EU and its failing leadership. He hints that confiscation of asset can happen in the Union of Ursula von der Leyen to fund the war in Ukraine. He expects US to withdraw from NATO and Ukraine to be broken up amongst ethnic lines. At the end Martin talks about The Great Taking, how gold will rise with war and defaults and why young people should leave Europe because they risk being drafted.More info about Martin Armstrong:https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/Follow Paul Buitink on X at @paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:35 US rating downgrade and ramifications3:09 Importance of Treasuries as collateral5:28 The bond market6:06 Origins of the Fed and role in world wars9:17 Central banks in trouble12:53 CBDC and total control15:02 Monetization of US debt18:46 Western vs BRICS currency blocs22:27 How do we establish a new political system24:44 Outlook for the European Union30:18 Triggers for a sovereign debt crisis32:33 Ukraine42:03 Trump's foreign policy44:30 Confiscation of assets to fund the war45:43 China49:20 The Great Taking50:17 Advice for young Europeans53:37 Gold price forecast

Paul Buitink talks to Matthew Piepenburg, partner at  @GoldSwitzerland , about Trump, the tariff war between China and the US and whether Trump is showing the art of the deal or whether he caved in.He understands Trump though when it comes to protecting certain industries. And China has major problems too, including debt and real estate and too much reliance on key imports.Piepenburg thinks the US debt ($37 trillion) and unfunded liabilities ($100 trillion) are unsustainable regardless of the steps Trump is taking. They are at World War II levels in peace time. Not even Santa, Einstein or Mother Teresa can solve the debt crisis.The world order is changing and the US should create allies, not conflicts, says Piepenburg. There are cycles of debt and hegemonic decline. The bond markets are not allowing it anymore.Worldwide there is too much debt too and he believes they will try a global IMF CBDC desperate reset as a solution. Gold as Tier 1 asset may play a role too Piepenburg says.Follow Paul Buitink here:https://x.com/paulbuitinkhttps://www.hollandgold.nl/en/Follow Matthew Piepenburg here:https://vongreyerz.gold/author/matthew-piepenburghttps://x.com/GoldSwitzerlandTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:38 Tariff war VS and China, who won?12:20 What would be the right MAGA policy?16:05 Trump trying to reduce deficit21:12 Weak dollar hegemony and Mar-a-Lago accord25:57 Are QE and inflation the only outcome left?31:23 Global CBDC38:28 How sustainable is the European Union42:40 Gold as Tier 1 asset47:17 Do commercial banks buy gold?50:28 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to legendary natural resource investor Rick Rule of Rule Investment Media.Rick laments Trump's tariffs and equates them to taxes. When it comes to who blinks first, China or US, he expects them to resolve the situation within a few months through some slimy deals at the expense of millions of innocent Americans and Chinese. The effects of the trade war are already visible through lower oil prices and the start of a recession. He refers to the Smoot-Hawley act and how it led to the Great Depression and later World War II.He believes US finances are unsustainable with the 36 trillion dollar on balance debt and the 100 trillion dollar of unfunded liabilities. The US will go broke like Hemingway described, slowly and then suddenly.They also discuss Fed's decision not to lower interest rates and whether QE will come back.As a potential endgame he sees Trump trying to drastically reform social security and other federal programs.He advises the EU to remove their gold from the US. Rick also comments on gold ETFs like GLD, how much higher gold can go and whether silver will follow.More info about Rick's symposium:https://registration.allintheloop.net/register/event/rick-rule-symposium-2025-ccha?via=reinventFollow Rick Rule on X at https://x.com/RealRickRuleFollow Paul Buitink on X at https://x.com/paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:59 Rick's assessment of tariffs7:05 Noticeable effects of the tariffs9:30 How to protect industries if at all?17:02 Fed's Policy18:55 QE and debt sustainability29:40 What's the end game35:54 Revalue gold38:25 Mar-a-Lago accord40:30 Europeans should repatriate gold41:56 ETF, GLD45:28 Purchasing power decline in the dollar vs gold46:58 What about silver and the gold-silver ratio?52:04 Outro

Paul Buitink talks to Tom Luongo of the Gold Goats 'n Guns newsletter. They speak about Trump's first months: is he on the right track and will he be able to complete his agenda? What is behind the movements in the bond market? Will the US dollar remain the world reserve currency? How should we understand the media's portrayal of Trump, and is his negotiation strategy working? They also touch on the future of US-EU relations, Elon Musk’s role and Ursula von der Leyen.More info about Tom Luongo and Gold Goats 'n Guns:https://tomluongo.me/Follow Paul Buitink on X at @paulbuitinkTimestamps:0:00 Intro2:50 Is Trump on the right track9:44 Isn’t Trump making too many enemies?15:58 Trump is delivering 22:10 Is there unity in Trump’s team?25:33 Will Trump deliver peace in the Ukraine?30:09 Will the dollar remain the world’s reserve currency?33:40 New QE or no new QE38:08 Catherine Austin Fitts42:11 How hard will China retaliate47:03 Industry returning tot he US50:25 False flag Iran is a huge Risk – Tulsi Gabbard51:22 Tom’s take on Ursula von der Leyen52:35 What happens if Trump doesn’t succeed?58:18 Is Trump playing 4d Chess?59:33 Outro