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On The Brink with Castle Island
Weekly Roundup 04/05/24 (WSJ attacks Tether, Chris Waller on Stables, Nic’s fight announced) (EP.516)
Apr 5, 2024
Fed Governor Chris Waller discusses the positive impact of crypto on the dollar. Topics include the SEC commenting on ETH ETFs, US gov liquidating Silk Road Bitcoin, Goldman CIO's Bitcoin stance, and WSJ's Tether hitpiece. Nic and David Hoffman's upcoming Karate Combat fight at Consensus is announced.
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- The SEC's public comment request on ETH ETFs signifies growing regulatory interest in the cryptocurrency space.
- The potential risks associated with leveraging and investing in off-chain assets within the Eigenlayer ecosystem are highlighted.
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Economic Developments and Government Interventions
Various economic upheavals are highlighted in the podcast episode, including the liquidation of Lehman with 25,000 employees due to bad mortgage investments. The government loaning American International Group $85 billion and intervention to stabilize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac due to the housing crisis. The Bank of England's injection of 75 billion pounds into the economy sparks concerns about monetary policy. The emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is attributed to economic uncertainties.
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