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Weekly Roundup 06/14/24 (Nigeria v Binance, Terraform settles with SEC, Are Dems pivoting on Crypto?) (EP.536)
Jun 14, 2024
On the podcast, they discuss Biden's stance on accepting crypto donations, GameStop's financial moves, Martin Shkreli vs PleasrDAO, and Terraform settling with the SEC. They also touch on crypto holders donating coins to Biden, Democrats pivoting on crypto, and a tweet thread dissecting by Rep Sean Casten.
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- Democrats may be reconsidering their stance on cryptocurrency, highlighted by Rep Sean Casten's tweet thread analysis.
- Terraform Labs settles with the SEC, signifying a resolution in regulatory concerns within the crypto space.
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Impacts of Government Intervention on Mortgage Giants
Interventions from the federal government to stabilize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac amid the housing crisis are discussed. The liquidation of Lehman, impacted by bad mortgage investments, is highlighted, along with the significant loan made to American International Group (AIG). The escalation in injecting funds by the Bank of England into the British economy is emphasized.
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