The Dynamics of Digital Currency: Trust and Regulation

This chapter examines the interplay between central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and private stable coins, considering historical contexts and market implications. It discusses the potential benefits of private issuance models and the moral hazards of the shadow banking system, alongside the Federal Reserve's role in global liquidity. Additionally, the chapter highlights the significance of grassroots advocacy in shaping Bitcoin policy and the ongoing challenges faced by Bitcoin enthusiasts in securing funding for initiatives.

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Preston Pysh sits down with global macro and security intelligence thinker, Matthew Pines to talk about China and its deeply manipulated market conditions, Japan being a major choke point for international interest rates, central bank digital currencies, and many more interesting ideas.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:19 - How Matthew Pines became familiar with Bitcoin.

03:26 - Was the balance of payments between net producers and net consumers a reason why we have so many global issues?

07:29 - How often do companies Matthew consults with, bring up Bitcoin?

11:59 - What is the impact China is going to have from a geopolitical standpoint?

22:43 - How does Japan's interest rates underpin the rates around the world?

34:44 - How geopolitical decision are extremely complex and not made with just a monetary lens.

36:32 - What caused the dollar to change course in November?

49:10 - Why the US Treasury and FED may need private stable coin issuers instead of CBDCs.

01:00:54 - What is Matthew's take on the BIS and their proclamations against Bitcoin?

01:10:44 - How do we address Elected Officials to affect change?

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

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Matthew Pines on Twitter.
BPI Bitcoin Lobbying.
KSG Consulting.
Matthew's Book: Expectation Value.

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