On The Brink with Castle Island
Weekly Roundup 04/26/25 (DEBTBox fallout, DoJ vs Samourai Wallet, IMF on Bitcoin flows) (EP.523)
Apr 26, 2024
Topics covered include SEC lawsuit against Samourai Wallet founders, Morgan Stanley's potential Bitcoin ETF, Visa's stablecoin analytics dashboard, and FDIC actions on banks partnering with fintechs.
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- Regulatory challenges in Fintech showcase the FDIC's crackdown on banks collaborating with Fintech firms.
- Stablecoins gain momentum with Solana showing 1.2 million unique wallets, while Bitcoin's fees spike to $124 per transaction.
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Economic Turmoil Leads to Market Interventions
Amid financial turmoil, Lehman faces liquidation due to bad mortgage investments, and AIG receives an $85 billion loan. Market stabilization efforts are evident as the Federal Government intervenes with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac during the housing crisis.
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