Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council presents the Bitcoin & Bourbon Speaker Series – Spring 2026, a weekly gathering in Lansing focused on Bitcoin, community, and practical adoption.
Held every Tuesday from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at 1240 E Saginaw St, the series blends after-work conversation with structured talks from local Bitcoin advocates and industry voices. The format keeps things approachable: grab a drink, take a seat, and join the discussion. The emphasis is on how Bitcoin can strengthen Michigan’s economy—from supporting circular local commerce to exploring treasury strategies grounded in sound money.
Each session features a dedicated speaker followed by open conversation, with select evenings transitioning into the Mid-Michigan Bitcoin Meetup.
2026 Speaker Lineup
February 24, 2026
Mike Smith — Bitcoin and the Bear Market
Followed by the Mid-Michigan Meetup
March 3, 2026
Steve Cross — Bitcoin in a TradFi World
Bitcoin was built to exist outside the traditional financial system — but now Wall Street wants in. ETFs, custodial services, institutional allocations, and banking integrations are blurring the line between Bitcoin and the legacy financial world it was designed to challenge.
Join us as we explore the collision of Bitcoin and traditional finance (TradFi). We’ll dig into questions like:
• What happens when the institutions Bitcoin was meant to bypass start holding it on their balance sheets?
• Do ETFs and custodial products help or hurt Bitcoin adoption?
• How does Wall Street’s involvement change the game for everyday holders?
• Can Bitcoin maintain its core principles while integrating with the existing financial system?
Whether you’re a seasoned Bitcoiner, a finance professional curious about digital assets, or just getting started — grab a bourbon, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.
All experience levels welcome. Come curious, leave informed.
March 10, 2026
Amber Harris — Bitcoin, Why It Matters, and Humanitarian Efforts to Prove It
March 17, 2026
Asher Corson — Devaluation of the Dollar and Preserving Your Spending Power
March 24, 2026
Blake Kauffman — Bitcoin Buzzword Breakdown
March 31, 2026
Mike Smith — Treasury Solutions in Bitcoin
Followed by the Mid-Michigan Bitcoin Meetup
Open to all experience levels, the series invites anyone curious about Bitcoin to connect, ask questions, and explore what it means to make Michigan a leader in Bitcoin adoption.
🗓 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🕔 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM EST
📍 Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council
1240 E Saginaw St · Lansing, MI
✨ Mid-Michigan Bitcoin is a group that meets on a monthly basis, looking to expand and educate those who are Bitcoin curious, or full on Bitcoiners. Our casual meetups are hosted various locations around greater Lansing.