On The Brink with Castle Island

Weekly Roundup 07/04/24 (Chevron overturned, prediction markets, revisiting Silvergate) (EP.541)

Jul 4, 2024

Topics include importance of prediction markets in elections, SCOTUS repeal of Chevron affecting crypto, SEC lawsuits against ConsenSys and more, Euro stable popularity, Silvergate scandal, Polkadot spending habits, Blackrock's IBIT in global fund, SEC's new website, and Stoner Cats retrospect

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Prediction markets are crucial for election insights.

Repeal of Chevron has implications for crypto regulations.

Silvergate settlement reveals challenges in crypto banking.

Deep dives

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Stabilized by Federal Government

The federal government intervenes to stabilize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two mortgage giants impacted by the housing crisis, ensuring their stability.

Intro

2min

4th of July traditions, grilling, and reflections on political events

2min

Kamala Harris Potential Presidency and Political Speculations

7min

Recent Developments in the Crypto Industry and Supreme Court Decision Impacting Regulatory Environment

20min

Questionable Spending and Cryptocurrency Conversations

7min

Exploring Robinhood Crypto, SEC Regulation, and Stoner Cats

4min

Bitcoin, AI, Energy Consumption, and Sports in Focus

7min

Matt and Nic return for another week of news and deals. In this episode:

Will Biden step down?
The importance of prediction markets in elections
Can you insider trade on prediction markets?
What does the SCOTUS repeal of Chevron mean for crypto?
SEC sues Consensys
Stripe and Coinbase partnership
Circle achieves MiCA compliance for USDC and EURC
Will Euro stables ever be popular?
Silvergate settles with the SEC, SF Fed, and California
Why the Silvergate story remains a huge scandal
Polkadot’s strange spending habits
Bozo of the week
Blackrock puts IBIT in their global allocation fund
Matt’s SEC-fu
The SEC’s new website
Stoner Cats in retrospect

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On The Brink with Castle Island

Weekly Roundup 07/04/24 (Chevron overturned, prediction markets, revisiting Silvergate) (EP.541)

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Stabilized by Federal Government

Bitcoin Spotlight Amid Economic Interventions

Silvergate's Legal Settlements and Financial Struggles

Polkadot's Excessive Spending and Community Criticism

SEC's Focus on Crypto Projects

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