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Richard Berner: Liquidity fragility threatens financial stability | Macro Musings

The OFR has a unique ability to collect financial data, filling gaps other agencies cannot. Transitioning from LIBOR to SOFR involved integrating various short-term money market rates. Global liquidity is…

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Michael Selig: Prediction markets are reshaping pop culture engagement, the CFTC’s pivotal role in regulation, and insider trading complexities in commodities | Odd Lots

Prediction markets are increasingly integral to pop culture and consumer engagement. The regulatory landscape for prediction markets is expected to become more liberal. Unresolved issues in prediction markets include ambiguous…

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Corey Frayer: Crypto loses its identity when mimicking traditional finance, SEC’s independence is crucial for regulation, and compliance can create competitive advantages | Bankless

Crypto loses its distinct identity when it begins to mimic traditional financial systems. If crypto projects function like banks or securities exchanges, they must comply with existing laws. The current…

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Simon Squibb: Sales education is essential for entrepreneurs, why the first million is a crucial milestone, and the power of personal connections in fundraising | 20VC

Sales skills are crucial and should be integrated into educational curriculums. Effective cold emails are concise, personal, and have a clear purpose. Social proof can significantly enhance the effectiveness of…

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Gracy Chen: 70% chance of a crypto bull market, DEX and CEX are integrating, and Bitget’s rise to the top of global exchanges | Epicenter

There is a high probability of another bull market in the crypto space. Decentralized exchanges and centralized exchanges are seen more as complementary rather than competing entities. Bitget has experienced…

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Irving Finkel: Cuneiform revolutionized communication and preserved knowledge | Lex Fridman Podcast

The scaling of energy infrastructure in the US is crucial to meet the growing demand for electricity. Writing systems evolved from pictographs to phonetic representations, marking a significant leap in…

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Fred Thiel: AI’s energy hunger reshapes bitcoin mining dynamics | The Pomp Podcast

The demand for energy from the AI sector is immediate and high, reflecting the urgency in energy provisioning. Hyperscalers prioritize bringing capacity online quickly, often over cost considerations, to maintain…

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Rupert Lowe: The British state is seen as the enemy of the electorate, government spending is wasteful and mismanaged, and both major parties face existential crises | The Peter McCormack Show

The British state is perceived as increasingly disconnected from the electorate. Government spending during COVID has been criticized for wastefulness. The size of the state has grown, leading to less…

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