Peter Chung, Head of Research at Presto Research, and David Aspell, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Mount Lucas Asset Management, dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin. They discuss how political events impact cryptocurrency prices and the evolving regulatory landscape in the Asia-Pacific region. The duo also tackles reputational challenges faced by the sector, insights on Bitcoin as a store of value, and the economic dynamics shaping market trends. Their analysis of macroeconomic factors lays out the complex future of cryptocurrencies in a changing financial world.

Catherine Thorbecke, an Asia Tech columnist for Bloomberg Opinion, delves into the U.S. investigation surrounding DeepSeek and its suspected acquisition of Nvidia chips. She highlights the implications for global tech innovation and U.S.-China relations. David Aspell shares insights into the macroeconomic landscape, discussing market volatility and investment strategies. Bill Adams, Chief Economist at Comerica Bank, analyzes the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve's future actions, and the resilience of Asian markets amidst changing economic policies.

Annabelle Droulers, a Bloomberg Tech Reporter in Sydney, joins Joy Yang from MarketVector Indexes and David Aspell of Mt. Lucas Asset Management to analyze critical economic shifts. They dive into the Biden administration's strategies on AI chip exports and their international implications. The trio also discusses China's economic stimulus measures, the rising interest in its bond market from foreign investors, and emerging trends in diverse stock market participation. Insights on mental health in business round out this timely conversation.