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BREAKDOWN: Just How Sound Is the Global Banking System? Featuring Ram Ahluwalia
A discussion on Credit Suisse, the Bank Term Funding Program and more.NLW is joined by Ram Ahluwalia, CEO of Lumida Wealth Management. In this conversation, they discuss:The fall of Credit SuisseThe Federal Reserve’s new Bank Term Funding Program and whether it’s inflationary Why this crisis is currently deflationary And more. -“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our …
WOMEN WHO WEB3: Artistry and the Entrepreneurial Spirit With Randi Zuckerberg and Debbie Soon
On this week’s show, Kamz is joined by HUG’s CEO and Founder Randi Zuckerberg and Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Debbie SoonDebbie SoonDebbie is a Chinese-Singaporean immigrant who is passionate about increasing representation in Web3. Having spent her entire career both investing in and building multimillion-dollar consumer businesses, she's particularly excited about the intersection of Web3 and consumer. Now, she's the co-founder of HUG, where she's helping build a space for people to collaborate, connect, and interact with each other.Prior …
THE HASH: Florida Gov. DeSantis Proposes Ban on CBDCs; Tax Man Cometh for NFTs
The most valuable crypto stories for Tuesday, March 21, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. will intervene to protect smaller banks if necessary. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a law to ban CBDCs from his state. India's central bank wants privacy protections in place for retail CBDC users. Plus, the IRS wants to tax non-fungible tokens (NFT) just like other collectibles.See also:IRS Seeks to Tax NFTs Like Other CollectiblesFlorida Gov. Ron …
BREAKDOWN: The FDIC Is Exploring How to Insure All U.S. Bank Deposits
For many in the crypto space, this is evidence of the U.S. government’s inevitable mission creep in the banking system.Just a week after backstopping Silicon Valley Bank and Signature, the FDIC is reportedly exploring how it could feasibly cover all U.S. bank deposits, at least temporarily. The implications are explored by NLW.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Michele Musso and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and …
CRYPTO CROOKS: Lunacy Episode 4 – Our Twisted Hero
In the season finale, we look at the man behind the curtain – and tease out just how many crimes he committed."Crypto Crooks" is sponsored by Chainalysis.Do Kwon has evaded, deflected and run away. But his empire’s crimes are like a trail of breadcrumbs, always leading back to him. In our season finale, we take stock of Do Kwon’s twisted legacy: the myriad crimes and deceptions he enacted, the system he built to prop them all up and the lies …
THE HASH: Balaji's $1M Bitcoin Bet; Sen. Warren Calls Fed Chair Powell a Failure
The most valuable crypto stories for Monday, March 20, 2023. "The Hash" tackles today's hot topics: What bitcoin futures are signaling. Former Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan wagers a bet that bitcoin will hit $1 million in 90 days. Warren Buffett has reportedly been in touch with the Biden White House as the regional banking crisis unfolded. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls Fed Chairman Jerome Powell a failure.See also:Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Hits Yearly High of $12B-This episode has been …
BREAKDOWN: Was UBS Buying Credit Suisse Just ‘Soft Nationalization’?
The Credit Suisse saga comes to an end with UBS acquiring its biggest competitor. Due to its global systemic importance, Credit Suisse appeared to be in serious trouble last week. In the past weekend, Swiss authorities, along with their counterparts in the US, EU, and UK, hammered out a deal that nobody is really happy with, aside from the fact that it may prevent banking contagion.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by …
GEN C: Web3 – The Future of Cultural Evolution with Nick Adler, MNTGE
Nick Adler joins the podcast to talk about his journey into Web3 and how he’s bringing culture to digital wearables through his love of streetwear.From onboarding Snoop Dogg into Web3 to being an early holder of Bored Apes and most recently, founding MNTGE, a Web3 company focused on streetwear, vintage fashion and digital collectibles, Nick shares his long-term version and approach in the space.Links mentioned from the podcast: Meta Will End Support for NFTs on Instagram, FacebookSesame Street to Launch …
BREAKDOWN: Bitcoin Was Created for Times Like These
Bank failures got you down? Don’t worry. Bitcoin was made for this.On this week’s Long Reads Sunday, NLW reads:“Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank?” By Daniel Kuhn “Evaluating Bitcoin as a Store of Value” by Joe Orsini“Bitcoin Was Built for This Moment” by Tatianna Koffman-“The Breakdown” is written, produced and narrated by Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with today's editing by Jonas Huck, research by Scott Hill and additional production assistance by Eleanor Pahl. Jared Schwartz is …
BREAKDOWN: A Real-Time History of the Crypto Banking Crisis, With Austin Campbell
How much did the crypto banking crisis actually have to do with crypto?NLW is joined by Austin Campbell, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University and former banker and stablecoin operator, to discuss the recent crypto banking crisis. They discuss:Why interest rate risk, not crypto troubles, was the source of the problemsWhy even banal regulatory disinterest in crypto could create significant problems for the industry What rules need to change for crypto to fit in a U.S. banking framework -“The Breakdown” is …