News Block: U.S. Digital Assets Report Drops This Week, Fed-Trump Power Struggles, Strategy Launches $STRC, $9.5B Whale Exit

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: U.S. digital assets report drops Wednesday—will it reveal Bitcoin buying plans? Trump pressures Powell as Fed independence hangs in the balance Strategy’s $2.5B $STRC launch offers a 10% Bitcoin-backed yield $9.5B in Satoshi-era Bitcoin moves—market barely flinches PNC Bank teams up with Coinbase to offer Bitcoin access to millions ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie.  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com. ---- References mentioned in the episode: Executive Order Establishing Working Group Executive Order Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve President Trump Signs GENIUS Act into Law Hines Tweets Working Group Report to Be Released July 30 Macroscope Tweet on Working Group Report  Trump Predicts Powell Will Cut Rates Soon  Trump Pressures Fed Chairman Jerome Powell  Bessent Calls to Review the Entire Federal Reserve Mike Johnson Calls to Rewrite the Federal Reserve Act Stretch (STRC) Investor Presentation Slides  Strategy Announces New Perpetual Preferred Offering STRC Is Upsized from $500 Million to $2.5 billion STRC Becomes Largest U.S. IPO of 2025 Stretch (STRC) Investor Presentation  Arkham Intelligence Tracks OG Bitcoin Movement Galaxy Digital Confirms Sale of 80K BTC for Client JPMorgan Chase Considers Crypto-backed Loans Coinbase and PNC Financial Services Strategic Partnership ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE’S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing