

Shadow Banking Secrets: Collateral Multiplier - E374
Sep 30, 2023
The podcast discusses the concept of collateral rehypothecation in the US financial system and its impact on supply elasticity. It also explores the functioning of the shadow banking system and its relationship to US treasuries, highlighting the importance of understanding these dynamics. The speaker also provides updates on recent action in the Bitcoin space, including Gary Gensler's testimony and the demand for a Bitcoin ETF approval.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Current State of the Dollar and Euro
04:27 • 5min
Rehypothecation and the Elasticity of the UST Market
09:26 • 4min
Collateral Reuse in the US Financial System
13:40 • 13min
The Functioning of the Shadow Banking System and its Relationship to US Treasuries
26:30 • 6min