InFi: the Future of Finance

Bob draws on the yield curve, Fed announcements, and labor market data to give his assessment of the economy for the coming year. Related: - https://infineo.ai/a-macroeconomic-outlook-part-1-of-2 - https://infineo.ai/a-macroeconomic-outlook-part-2-of-2 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Pgu3JtYdtnU Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Eric Weinstein, a mathematician known for his pioneering ideas in applying gauge theory to economics, joins to unravel complex economic concepts. He discusses the misframing of economic problems and the potential of a second marginal revolution. With engaging analogies, he illustrates the importance of path dependence in economic outcomes, critiques traditional measures like the CPI, and suggests innovative methods for understanding inflation. Weinstein advocates for a refreshed approach to economics that integrates modern mathematics for better policy implications.

Keith Weiner is founder and CEO of Monetary Metals, a company that pays its customers interest on their gold and silver, denominated in ounces of gold and silver. The company has arrangements with jewelers, miners, and other industry participants to make their offers credible. Keith joins Dr. Murphy to discuss the mission of Monetary Metals, their unique business model, and his views on fiat currency and cryptocurrencies. Related: - https://www.monetary-metals.com - https://keithweinereconomics.com/2012/02/02/gold-bonds-to-avert-financial-armageddon Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/qo_t__M8eo0 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Bob was a panelist for Benzinga's Fintech Day & Awards in NYC on November 10. In this episode he shares some of the highlights of the discussion, including the interaction between tradfi banks and stablecoin issuers. Related: https://infineo.ai/podcast/113 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/sUvZl5rytxI Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Alex Pollock has decades of experience in banking operations and regulation, including serving as the CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago and a director of research position at the US Treasury. He joins Bob to discuss the GENIUS Act and the potential risks that banks pose to stablecoin issuers. Related: - https://www.alexjpollock.com/work-and-media/8vfsl21atwwfkjoccxir8a2lwlzzx4 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/OkXhm-aU7q8 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Bob uses a recent Hoover Institution interview of Arthur Laffer to explain the debate between fixed versus floating exchange rates. Back during the classical gold standard, there was a sense in which the entire world used one money. This could be our future with Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. Related: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joSS0_hdUo4 - https://cdn.mises.org/understanding_money_mechanics_ with_cover_image_attached.pdf Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/eWufI1X47RE Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Wealth management advisor Drew Benson has Bob on his own podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, centered on the economics of stablecoins as well as the impact of AI. Related: https://www.youtube.com/@BensonWealthPodcast https://infineo.ai/ai-can-appear-creative https://infineo.ai/podcast/98 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/m7rGYLTyZKQ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Prompted by discussions with a client, Murphy first explains the sense in which our banks issued debt-based money. Then he explores whether it would work to use equity instead. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/7qZqEw4Szx8 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Bob explains the predicament in which Javier Milei finds himself, and concludes that the incoming radical libertarian president should have partially defaulted on the central bank's crushing debt burden. Related: - https://mises.org/podcasts/human-action-podcast/co-creator-explains-javier-mileis-plan-abolish-central-bank - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNMXW7rq7vA - https://x.com/LibertarianDuty/status/1867202040742522933 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/6N3lGDkY4u4 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com

Bob gives highlights from two recent blog posts, in which he uses an analogy with self-driving trucks to sharpen the conversation around Trump's H1B visa reform. Related: - https://infineo.ai/refining-stance-on-h1b-visas-part-1-of-2 - https://infineo.ai/refining-stance-on-h1b-visas-part-2-of-2 Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/mSzccNMO2CQ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3XXfmGS Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infineogroup Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/infineogroup Learn more about Infineo at: https://www.infineo.io Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com