The Last Trade
New Year Narratives: AI & ETFs with Matt Dines
The episode delved into the potential impact of AI on the economy, the excitement around technology trends, and the anticipation surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF.
The episode delved into the potential impact of AI on the economy, the excitement around technology trends, and the anticipation surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF.
Guillaume Verdon, a physicist, applied mathematician, and quantum machine learning researcher, has been revealed as the man behind the previously anonymous account Based Beth Jezos, the creator of the Effective Accelerationism movement (e/acc).
One story line that has been swept under the rug in the midst of the excitement over the seemingly imminent spot bitcoin ETF approvals is the fact that a new IRS reporting requirement pertaining to bitcoin transaction went into effect on Monday.
Today is a better day than most to put the current problems people are facing into perspective. To do this, let's take a look at what the monetary and debt landscape looking like around the time bitcoin was launched.
A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.
Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the banking crisis of early 2023, which highlighted the risks associated with third-party custodians and the need for Bitcoin companies to hold a portion of their treasury in Bitcoin.
Merry Christmas, freaks.
Dhruv Bansal posits that the finite supply is not just a feature but the foundational goal from which other aspects of Bitcoin, such as the difficulty adjustment and Nakamoto Consensus, naturally follow.
The episode delved into the potential impact of AI on the economy, the excitement around technology trends, and the anticipation surrounding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF.
Guillaume Verdon, a physicist, applied mathematician, and quantum machine learning researcher, has been revealed as the man behind the previously anonymous account Based Beth Jezos, the creator of the Effective Accelerationism movement (e/acc).
One story line that has been swept under the rug in the midst of the excitement over the seemingly imminent spot bitcoin ETF approvals is the fact that a new IRS reporting requirement pertaining to bitcoin transaction went into effect on Monday.
Today is a better day than most to put the current problems people are facing into perspective. To do this, let's take a look at what the monetary and debt landscape looking like around the time bitcoin was launched.
A wide-ranging discussion on the nature of stablecoins, CBDCs, and the potential societal pitfalls of centrally controlled artificial intelligence.
Throughout the episode, the hosts reflect on the banking crisis of early 2023, which highlighted the risks associated with third-party custodians and the need for Bitcoin companies to hold a portion of their treasury in Bitcoin.
Merry Christmas, freaks.
Dhruv Bansal posits that the finite supply is not just a feature but the foundational goal from which other aspects of Bitcoin, such as the difficulty adjustment and Nakamoto Consensus, naturally follow.
The Pubkey mining meetup in December provided an open format discussion on various topics related to bitcoin mining, including network updates, market updates, and the broader mining ecosystem.
Even if restrictive legislation were to pass, Bitcoin would survive, though it might drive Bitcoiners to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions.
As the year 2023 comes to a close, it’s fascinating to reflect on the dynamism of international trade, the underpinnings of our financial systems, and the looming concerns around currency strength and sovereign debt.
The debate around Bitcoin's role in the future of money has been further fueled by the actions of prominent figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren, who has historically opposed big banks but now appears to align with them in criticizing Bitcoin.
Despite acknowledging the Fed's steadfastness throughout the year, Damodaran highlighted that the ten-year Treasury bond rate has returned to its starting point of 3.88%, now standing at 3.95%, after all the fervent discussions about the Fed's actions.
