

Supply Shock
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Supply Shock explores the latest Bitcoin news with a deep historical perspective. Featuring in-depth interviews with industry experts, each episode connects current events to key moments in Bitcoin history, revealing patterns, lessons, and insights shaping the future of digital assets.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 52min
Inflation Still Isn't Going Back To 2% | Vincent Deluard
Vincent Deluard, an inflationista, dives into the ongoing elevated inflation, the impact of geopolitical risk and oil on inflation, the strength of the U.S Dollar as a safe haven, and the rise of fiscal dominance. The podcast explores the tokenization of real-world assets, geopolitical tensions, the implications of Dollar strength, fiscal policy, and investment strategies for navigating economic transitions.

Apr 20, 2024 • 1h 10min
The Bitcoin Halving Impact | Weekly Roundup
This week, the podcast delves into the macro forces driving markets, the 2024 Bitcoin halving, and the path forward for inflation. They discuss geopolitical tensions, market reactions, Kinto's solutions for financial system onboarding, Bitcoin trading patterns, sovereign entities' interest in Bitcoin, navigating inflation and interest rates post-pandemic, and the impact of inflation, politics, and Bitcoin on economic dynamics. The podcast also explores the US dollar's strength, market complications, market trends, and investment strategies.

Apr 17, 2024 • 59min
The 2024 Bitcoin Halving | Chris Kuiper
Chris Kuiper, Director of Research at Fidelity Digital Assets, discusses the upcoming Bitcoin halving's impact, including ETF effects, current crypto market state, liquidity cycles, and post-halving expectations. Conversation also touches on retail interest, volatility vs. store of value, institutional Ethereum demand, and macro backdrop for Bitcoin in the cycle.

Apr 13, 2024 • 1h 1min
Surprise Inflationary Wrecking Ball Hits Markets | Weekly Roundup
This week's episode discusses the surprise inflation hitting markets, rate cut expectations, and the impact on commodities. Topics include recent economic data releases, Federal Reserve's stance, geopolitical conflicts, Treasury market challenges, Japan's yield curve control shift, and global market volatility insights.

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Apr 11, 2024 • 40min
Rising Liquidity Is Fueling A Bull Market In Gold & Bitcoin (Part 2/2) | Lyn Alden & Luke Gromen
Financial analyst Lyn Alden and macroeconomic expert Luke Gromen discuss the path forward for inflation, the U.S. Dollar, bonds, and what is fueling the bull market in gold and Bitcoin. They explore topics like oil's impact on inflation, the strength of the U.S. Dollar, and the comparison between gold and Bitcoin as investment choices. They also analyze inflation vs recession scenarios and offer insights into the evolving economic landscape.

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Apr 10, 2024 • 49min
The U.S Debt End Game (Part 1/2) | Lyn Alden & Luke Gromen
Financial analyst Lyn Alden and expert on inflation Luke Gromen discuss fiscal dominance, U.S. debt end game, impact on inflation, debt monetization, geopolitical strategies, and navigating economic realities. They also explore scenarios of U.S. debt, foreign investment, inflation challenges, AI adoption impact on inflation, and emerging computing technologies.

Apr 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
Will The Fed Cut Rates In 2024? | Weekly Roundup
Discussion on potential market headwinds with signs of selling off but loose financial conditions; focus on Fed's ability to cut rates in 2024. Insights on trading strategies, market trends, asset dynamics of TLT, gold, and Bitcoin. Introduction to secure trading solutions and safety-focused Layer 2 solution. Exploration of Bitcoin's role as a liquidity sponge, gold's inverse correlation, and market dynamics. Addressing housing affordability, teacher support, and globalization debate amidst geopolitical tensions.

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Apr 3, 2024 • 37min
The Past, Present and Future of Crypto | DAS London 2024
CoinShares' Daniel Masters and Room 40 Capital's Jonathan Cheesman discuss the evolution of crypto finance, financialization, valuation of cryptocurrencies, navigating inflation, trust issues in the crypto community, and Bitcoin's evolution towards mainstream adoption.

Mar 30, 2024 • 59min
Inflation's Role In The Fourth Turning | Weekly Roundup
Exploring inflation's impact, political influence in markets, and Neil Howe's fourth turning thesis. Insights on low volatility, cyber crime, and online safety sponsored by Aura and Mantra. Discussions on inflation trends, Federal Reserve responses, yield curve inversion, and market manipulation. Examining the evolving role of cryptocurrencies, populist movements, innovative ventures, and reflections on society and pop culture.

Mar 29, 2024 • 46min
Trading the Next Crypto Bull Market | Avi Felman & Jonah Van Bourg
Guests Avi Felman and Jonah Van Bourg discuss the crypto market cycle, Bitcoin's potential to reach $100,000, alt L1 trade, meme coins, and market insights. They explore topics such as Perennial Finance, Copper's services, secure custody solutions, and on-chain financial system transition. The conversation also covers market cycles, token value evaluation, and advice for newcomers in crypto trading.