Ones and Tooze What Does a Crypto Crash Portend for the Economy?
May 20, 2022
Explore the fallout from the dramatic collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin and its ripple effects on the broader cryptocurrency market. The hosts dive into stablecoins, comparing their stability against traditional currencies and discussing regulatory concerns. The volatile nature of crypto assets is unpacked, revealing misconceptions about their decline. Additionally, there's an intriguing look at how air conditioning boosts productivity and its growing importance in an era of climate change, with a call for sustainable cooling solutions.
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Crypto Regulation
- Governments can regulate crypto, despite libertarian ideals.
- They can ban its use, mining, and lending, and treat assets as securities.
Stablecoin Concerns
- Stablecoins, backed by fiat or crypto, aim for price stability.
- However, their stability is a concern for central banks.
Terra-Luna Collapse
- The Terra-Luna collapse, a stablecoin crash, wiped out billions.
- It wasn't a conspiracy but a structurally weak system.