Navigating Sovereign Risk and Financial Contagion

This chapter explores Russia's shift towards Bitcoin as an alternative to the US dollar amid concerns of sovereign default, highlighting the credit default swap rates of countries like Russia and Turkey. It also delves into the challenges of hedging against default risks and reflects on historical financial failures related to excessive leveraging and market repercussions.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

What were some early lessons that Greg learned that shaped the way he sees the investing world
How does he think about the long-term debt cycle
How can Bitcoin potentially impact the fixed income market
How can convertible bonds become a catalyst for further Bitcoin adoption
What are his thoughts on the contango trade
His thoughts on the current sell-off in bonds and what it means for yield curve control
How to think about sovereign default swaps and how it can be used as a model for valuing Bitcoin
How governments will start to view Bitcoin if the trend continues

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Greg Foss's article: Valuing Bitcoin w/ Credit Default Swaps
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