We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network BTC110: Japanese Credit Markets, Bitcoin, and Nostr w/ James Lavish (Bitcoin Podcast)
Dec 28, 2022
James Lavish, a finance and macroeconomics expert, shares insights on Japanese credit markets and the world of Bitcoin. He discusses the significance of Nostr for free speech and Bitcoin's future. The impact of Japan's rising yields on global economies is dissected, along with the role of disinflation in the US and inflation challenges in the EU. Additionally, Lavish highlights the ramifications of the FTX situation on Bitcoin and examines China's COVID policies and their effects on global demand.
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Decentralized Twitter
- Nostr is a decentralized Twitter alternative built on Bitcoin's Lightning Network.
- It uses private/public keys, much like Bitcoin, and anyone can run a relay server.
Japan's Yield Curve Control
- Japan's central bank adjusted its yield curve control peg, surprising economists.
- This move signals the end of free money globally, impacting risk assets.
Japanese Bond Market Volatility
- Japan's rate adjustment increased volatility in the Japanese bond market.
- This makes Japan's situation similar to FTX owning its FTT tokens.