In this episode of Satoshi's Plebs, nostr:npub10xxhztawwgtuapdej49q5jgfawu5p0f2j2tzuaxxww2hl546ct3sr7pcjl & nostr:npub197swtr3ymz7aw72tu7eqspxjta7zwcwf23uw4fxyxe2r2eyrfa2sdpner3 discuss the IMF's influence over El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, exploring how international financial institutions exert control over sovereign nations through monetary policy. The conversation expands to examine France's ongoing monetary colonialism in Africa through the CFA franc system, and how organizations like the IMF enable economic control over developing nations. The hosts also debate different forms of governance, from monarchies to democracies, and their long-term impacts on nations and families. Along the way, they cover personal updates including Kenshin's unexpected ban from Claude AI, mining developments in China, Japan's massive stimulus budget, and various Bitcoin ecosystem updates.

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Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Dec 17th, 2025: $85,700 USD | 72,990 Euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

928,310

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-237

News and Resources

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-passes-118-billion-extra-budget-fund-its-biggest-post-covid-stimulus-2025-12-16/

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/china-btc-miners-shut-down-hashrate-amid-ccp-scrutiny/

https://bosschallenge.xyz

Music Credits

The Top Hats Orchestra - Let It Snow

The Top Hats Orchestra - Hot Chocolate

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