Natalie Brunell's Coin Stories

News Block: Bond Yields Hit a 20-Year High, Mortgages Break 7%, and Bitcoin Price Held Anyway

September 29, 2026·7 min
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The government hasn't paid this much to borrow since 2007, mortgages just broke 7 percent, and the most conventional financial advisor in America is telling clients to put 10 percent in Bitcoin. This is what a week looks like when the old playbook stops working.Bond yields hit a 20-year high and Bitcoin held anyway. Here's what the buyers knowRic Edelman went from 1% to a 10% Bitcoin floor. Why the man who built a $350 billion firm says 60/40 is deadStrategy wants to pay you every single day, and it's not the only one$387 million walked out of an exchange in an afternoon, and Bitcoin never flinchedThe News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn. Borrow against your Bitcoin without selling it. Ledn offers Bitcoin-backed loans built for serious holders, with rates that get lower as your loan size increases. Your Bitcoin is held in custody and never lent out, and Ledn publishes Proof of Reserves so you can verify what they hold. Get 0.25% off your first loan at ledn.io/natalie. Terms apply.My book: "Bitcoin Is for Everyone," an approachable introduction to Bitcoin — amzn.to/3WzFzfU. Signed copies at shop.talkingbitcoin.com, powered by Speed Wallet.Newsletter: Every story with charts, free — thenewsblock.substack.comUpcoming Events:Bitcoin 2027: Use code HODL for 10% off at tickets.b.tc. ABOUT COIN STORIES & THE NEWS BLOCKNatalie Brunell's content features conversations with leading voices in Bitcoin, economics, finance, and technology, exploring the future of money and how it impacts our lives. CONNECT WITH NATALIERead Bitcoin is for Everyone: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com/freechaptersSubscribe to the free newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nataliebrunellWatch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/NatBrunellFollow Natalie on X: https://www.x.com/natbrunellWebsite: https://www.talkingbitcoin.com PARTNERSHIPS & INQUIRIESInterested in sponsoring Coin Stories? Contact info@talkingbitcoin.com DISCLAIMERThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Guest views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Natalie Brunell or Coin Stories. Paid partnerships, sponsorships, and affiliate relationships are disclosed where applicable. Natalie Brunell may earn commissions from purchases or sign-ups through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Always conduct your own research before making financial decisions.

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