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The Bitcoin Layer

China Launches MASSIVE Stimulus, BlackRock & Coinbase On Bitcoin ETF Custody

Sep 24, 2024
Nik interviews Matt Dines, a monetary policy expert, to discuss China's bold economic stimulus measures, including rate cuts and a new collateral facility. They explore how these actions impact the yuan, gold prices, and the global market dynamics. Matt draws intriguing parallels between historical monetary experiments and today’s financial landscape. The chat also touches on the recent drama surrounding Bitcoin ETFs involving BlackRock and Coinbase, highlighting the trust issues and complexities in crypto custody.
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  • China's recent monetary stimulus, including interest rate cuts and a new collateral facility, aims to stabilize the economy and its real estate market.
  • Despite aggressive stimulus measures, the Chinese Yuan has strengthened, showing a shift in investor sentiment towards local equity markets.

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China's Bold Monetary Policy Moves

The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has recently undertaken significant monetary policy actions aimed at stimulating the economy. This includes a 20-basis point cut to the seven-day reverse repo facility rate and a 50-basis point reduction in the reserve requirement ratio for banks. In an unprecedented move, the PBOC introduced a Stock Stability Fund, allowing institutional players to post equity holdings as collateral for central bank financing. These aggressive strategies are designed not only to boost liquidity but also to address structural issues in China's real estate market while reinforcing confidence in financial assets.

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