Strike CEO Jack Mallers: Bitcoin and AI Can Restore Human Time

Strike CEO Jack Mallers stated on Bitcoin Magazine's debut TV show that Bitcoin and artificial intelligence could help humans reclaim their time and energy. Mallers argued that sound money rewards productivity, whereas fiat currency devalues labor and forces individuals to work harder for basic needs. He contrasted this with the gold standard era, citing the Wright brothers as an example of innovation under sound money. The comments follow Bitcoin's strong performance in August 2026, where it gained approximately 25% to close near $78,000, amid market reactions to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond buyback program and rising U.S. national debt.