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179. Bondpocalypse with Greg Foss

The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

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Why Bonds Will Remain a Component of Insurance Companies' Business Model

Bonds will still exist in systems that rely on fiat, but it doesn't mean you should invest solely in them. Insurance companies need to adapt their risk measurement systems and asset liability matching, but bonds will still be a part of their business model. Unlike equities, bonds are contractual and predictable. Even pension plans like Ontario Teachers should consider allocating a small portion of their portfolio to Bitcoin. While traction for Bitcoin is growing, bonds are unlikely to disappear. The US Treasury will be the last fiat currency to fail and continue to create new money. Despite being part of the fiat Ponzi transfer mechanism, bonds are ingrained in the global debt market, which is 40 times larger than the gold market.

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