Best Sons Of Crypto Podcasts (2025)

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Patreon Preview – 402. Crypto Empire of the Sons 9:48

42m ago9:48

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We return to an old enemy of the show by discussing the latest developments in the crypto industry. We trace how crypto has evolved from a grift largely focused on defrauding retail investors into a grift now focused on creating financial infrastructure to facilitate very direct and obvious forms of political influence peddling. Of course, the Grea…

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“Trying To Crash The Market On Purpose”: How To Invest In A Trump Era 24:07

3h ago24:07

24:07

'Trump is trying to crash the market on purpose.' It might sound like the typical inane internet noise we've come to expect. But when Trump reposted a video saying just that, Finimize Analyst Reda Farran decided to look past the headline and dig into what might actually be going on. In today’s episode, Reda joins the pod to break down why this idea…

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How To Value Tesla - With Elon Musk Behind The Wheel 16:11

7d ago16:11

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Tesla’s been making headlines - just not the kind investors like. In today’s episode, Finimize analyst Russell Burns joins the pod to figure out what’s really going on with the stock. Yes, Elon Musk’s political presence plays a role. Yes, the brand has taken a hit. But that’s not the whole story. There are fundamentals at play here, and for long-te…

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401. Ruled by Bastards (ft. Quinn Slobodian) 1:13:11

8d ago1:13:11

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We are joined by yet another TMK favorite, Quinn Slobodian, who is author of Hayek's Bastards: Race, Gold, IQ, and the Capitalism of the Far Right. We discuss Quinn’s analysis of “new fusionism” or a mutant strain of neoliberalism that crystallized in the 1990s, which sought to ground and defend neoliberal policies through their own bastardization …

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The Wealth Effect Reversal: How To Protect Your Portfolio From The Top 10%'s Spending Slowdown 18:03

15d ago18:03

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The top 10% have been doing a lot of heavy lifting lately. While most people pulled back on spending, they kept splurging—on luxe travel, home upgrades, and $500 sneakers. That’s been good news for certain companies. And, by extension, for investors. But now? That support’s starting to look shaky. In this episode, Stéphane Renevier joins the studio…

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Romance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situation 31:01

15d ago31:01

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Send us a text Renee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future. Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depen…

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Klarna’s Big IPO Has Investors Thinking “Buy Now – Profit Now” 20:16

21d ago20:16

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Klarna’s making its stock market debut—big stage, big stakes, big questions. The “buy now, pay later” giant is aiming for a $15–20 billion IPO, bouncing back from a $6.7 billion low. But with competition from Affirm, Afterpay, and even Apple, can it hold its ground? Finimize analyst Theodora Lee Joseph joins the studio to break down Klarna’s strate…

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400. Well, Somebody Has to Do Something! (ft. Malcolm Harris) 1:49:28

24d ago1:49:28

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We have a big chat with Malcolm Harris about his new book — What’s Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis — which takes seriously the fact that “the whole total world is in crisis” and then seriously advances three different ways to understand, confront, and overcome these disastrous conditions. We walk through the pathways that Malcolm sta…

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Coinbase: Why This Crypto Powerhouse May Be a Risky Bargain 11:01

30d ago11:01

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Crypto is volatile—so is Coinbase. After a sharp drop in its stock price, investors are wondering: is this a rare buying opportunity or just another high-risk bet? In today’s episode, Finimize Analyst Russell Burns joins the pod to look at Coinbase’s growing revenue, its reliance on crypto trading fees, and whether its push into subscriptions and s…

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Patreon Preview – 399. The Business of Management (ft. Katie Wells) 5:58

1M ago5:58

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We are joined by Katie Wells — Director of Research at Groundwork Collaborative — to discuss her new report with the Fairwork Project which examines the current labor conditions in the gig platform market in the US. We chat about how core features of the broader economy are becoming extremely abnormal — prices are no longer fixed and standard, inco…

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Romance scam expert concerned about the rise in sextortion 29:08

1M ago29:08

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Send us a text Tracey spends most of her time trying to help romance scam victims and their families end the nightmare. She talks to victim daily and she's seeing an alarming rise in sextortion cases related to romance scams. Click HERE to reach Tracey. Click HERE to join her Onlinesafe group. Click HERE to reach Anna with Love Said. Click HERE to …

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Why Palantir Insiders Are Cashing Out - And You Should Pay Attention 8:38

1M ago8:38

8:38

Palantir’s stock has been on a...rollercoaster - soaring 250% last year, then sliding 30% in the past month. And sure, plenty of investors still love it. But with a price-to-earnings ratio over 150, even the bulls should be paying attention. Because even Palantir’s own execs don’t seem convinced. They’ve offloaded $3 billion worth of shares in the …

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398. The Treacherous Eunuch 1:11:06

1M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

We try to figure out what the fuck is happening in the US as we chat about the low rent car commercial at the White House, the human shields of cops protecting Tesla dealerships, how Musk has become (by his own actions) a scapegoat for the public’s hatred, and the ongoing disintegration of social bonds and moral solidarity under a fascist regime. P…

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Why Cybersecurity is a $200B+ Goldmine For Investors 14:48

1M ago14:48

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Cybersecurity is booming – and for good reason. Cyber threats are getting sharper, businesses are doubling down on digital security, and global investment in the sector is set to more than double by 2030. Today, Finimize analyst Theodora Lee Joseph joins the studio to break down why this $200B+ industry is becoming one of the most resilient and hig…

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Patreon Preview – 397. The Silicon Valley Consensus 4:14

1M ago4:14

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We dig into a grand theory that Ed is building through a series of essays on the AI industry and the Silicon Valley Consensus, or how “a bunch of independent profit-seeking actors have converged on sustaining a certain technology through a frenzy of overbuilding, overvaluing, and overinvesting in order to realize excessive gains that can be transla…

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How To Profit From A Stock Market Selloff 24:51

2M ago24:51

24:51

The stock market has been on a knife’s edge. Valuations are sky-high, risks are piling up, and volatility is making a comeback. For investors, that means protecting a portfolio is more important than ever. But with options prices surging, traditional hedging strategies are getting expensive. So, what’s the smarter play? Finimize analyst Stephane Re…

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396. Need to Justify? Need an Alibi? Blame the AI! 1:31:44

2M ago1:31:44

1:31:44

We run through a roundup of recent stories about how different types of AI are already having real, material, immediate impacts on people’s lives — including AI facial recognition used by police to shortcut actually investigating crimes, AI systems used by bosses to monitor, control, and threaten to replace human workers, AI tools for coding that a…

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Here’s What Nvidia Is Really Worth, And What To Know Ahead Of Earnings 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

Nvidia has been the biggest winner of the AI boom—but can it keep up the pace? In today's episode, Chief Finimize analyst Carl Hazeley joins the pod to break down his latest research on the chip giant. We’ll dig into Nvidia’s financials, its dominance in AI, and the risks that could slow it down. And yes, we’ll talk about whether the stock is overv…

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Patreon Preview – 395. How Workers are Building Power (ft. Eric Blanc) 7:09

2M ago7:09

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We chat with Eric Blanc — author of the new book We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big — about how the model of labor organizing through grassroots, horizontal movements is taking off in a huge way. This growing model of worker-to-worker organizing is challenging the conventional model of large, hie…

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SoftBank: Why Masayoshi Son's Brainchild Could Be A Bargain AI Play 13:15

2M ago13:15

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SoftBank owns a $230 billion portfolio filled with high-growth tech, telecom, and AI investments—including a majority stake in Arm. But despite its assets, the stock is trading at a steep discount to its net asset value. So, is this a rare value play - or a sign of deeper risks? In today’s episode, Finimize analyst Russell Burns breaks down SoftBan…

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394. Who Let the DOGE Out 1:41:12

2M ago1:41:12

1:41:12

We dig into DOGE. After some background on what Musk and his harem of broccoli-headed bozos have been up to as they strip the copper out of federal agencies, we zoom out to ask where did DOGE come from? Not just literally, but also politically (as a right-wing project of weaponizing and hollowing out the administrative state), materially (as the ne…

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Pig butchering survivor goes public after scammers steal nearly $1 million 29:54

2M ago29:54

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Send us a text Pig butchering scams grew by 40% in 2024 and it only started a few years ago. The scam is named in reference to the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. The numbers have now far surpassed the typical romance scam.... and by some accounts the theft rivals money made by drug lords worldwide. Thankfully, people like Jackie Cren…

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IDEXX: The Undervalued Giant Fueling the Pet Economy 13:57

2M ago13:57

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Pet strollers, matching outfits, gourmet meals—people are treating their pets like royalty. And that’s not just cute, it’s big business. In today’s episode, Finimize analyst Theodora Lee Joseph joins the pod to dive into IDEXX Laboratories—a pet healthcare giant that’s quietly dominating the industry with a subscription-like model, sky-high margins…

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Police detective discusses money mules used in scams 29:51

2M ago29:51

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Send us a text Money mules aren't just used in romance scams and police departments all over the country are starting to notice. Lt. Andrew Weeden says his department has started to track them down after showing up at homes in his area. Click HERE to see the pictures of the suspected money mules discussed in this episode. Click HERE to see news sto…

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Patreon Preview – 393. The Age of Disability Comes for Us All (ft. Sunaura Taylor) 6:41

2M ago6:41

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Jathan sits down with Sunaura Taylor—author of Disabled Ecologies—in her lab at UC Berkeley to discuss her excellent work which brings together critical disability studies with enironmental justice. Against the backdrop of her research on toxic waste dumps, military industires, racial capitalism, injured communities, and social movements in Tuscon,…

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Updated Published Condensed Episodes 13 & 14 Riding The Wave_ Navigating the First Institutional Bitcoin Bull Market 18:45

3M ago18:45

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Key Themes and Concepts: The Institutional Bitcoin Bull Market: Definition: This is a period characterized by heightened institutional demand for cryptocurrencies, driving prices to unprecedented levels. Institutions are now treating crypto as a mainstream asset class. “The institutional involvement brings a new level of legitimacy, stability, and …

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Riding the Wave: Navigating the First Institutional Bitcoin Bull Market, Part 2 42:39

3M ago42:39

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Key Themes and Ideas: The Bitcoin Bull Market (Past 120 Days - Early 2025): Price Surge: Bitcoin experienced a significant surge, reaching a peak of approximately $110,000 on January 20th, 2025. This followed a period of volatility. "Bitcoin's price has surged dramatically, reaching a peak of approximately $110,000 on January 20th, 2025. This repre…

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392. Deep Freak Out 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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Ed and Jathan are together in the San Francisco Bay Area huddled over a single mic like a fire keeping us warm as we record an episode about DeepSeek before running off to our book launch event at City Lights (thanks all the wonderful TMK fans who made it a packed house!). DeepSeek, the disruptive new LLM from a Chinese startup / hedge fund, is bei…

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The Future of US Stocks: S&P 500 Predictions For The Next Decade 21:06

3M ago21:06

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The past decade made investing look easy – 13% returns per year from the S&P 500, no questions asked. But the next ten years are shaping up to be a whole different story, and if you’re betting on another blockbuster decade, you might be in for a nasty – and costly – surprise. See, even if you make some pretty optimistic assumptions, US stocks are l…

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Patreon Preview – 391. TMK x CES x Vegas 10:33

3M ago10:33

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Ed is back from his gonzo reporting trip at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We hear all about the biggest themes, the most stupid products, the most dangerous lies, and the mountains of bullshit being created in the place where futures are made—or, at least, where expectations are manufactured and where beliefs are harvested.••• Jathan’…

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JD Sports’ Stock Is Down - Here’s Why That’s Great News 13:53

3M ago13:53

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The pandemic was a golden era for sporting goods retailers – people locked out of the gym and stuck at home drove record sales of running shoes, athleisure wear, and exercise equipment. But now that life’s back to normal, those stocks don’t seem so sporty. There’s a silver lining to that though: digging into industries that have fallen out of fashi…

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Scammers use politicians to dupe women who are passionate about politics 28:48

3M ago28:48

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Send us a text The political donation scam is something I didn’t see coming. I had one friend contact me concerned about her mother who believes she’s working on President Donald Trump’s campaign…. and then another friend reached out with the same story about her mom! I’ve since learned that this is happening to multiple women in my area alone. Cli…

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390. We All Live in the Firestorm 1:18:38

3M ago1:18:38

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[Due to the relevance of this episode — and requests from listeners in LA — we decided to make this week the free episode.]We get into the crossover between the LA wildfires and the FIRE industry – finance, insurance, real estate. Where most people see a hellscape of risk and loss, the FIRE industry also sees a landscape of opportunity and profit. …

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AI Has Turned Utilities Into A Power Play. These Three Stocks Are Set To Light Up 24:02

3M ago24:02

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US electricity demand has been, *ahem*, static over much of the past two decades, but it’s finally beginning to light up. That’s partly thanks to the explosive growth of AI. The innovative technology’s huge need for power now means that utility companies – traditionally one of the dullest corners of the stock market – could offer investors a pretty…

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389. The Year of Polycrisis 1:30:13

3M ago1:30:13

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We round up and run down many of the big themes that we think will be important in the coming year and demand our sustained critical attention. Our analysis spans from the new golden age of crypto to further consolidation in the (corporate) venture capital industry, from the ramping up of investment and partnerships in the market for military techn…

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The Future of Chocolate: Why Barry Callebaut Could Be Your Portfolio’s Secret Weapon 17:19

4M ago17:19

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Chocolate isn’t just delicious—it might also be lucrative. Barry Callebaut, the world’s biggest chocolate maker, has had a rough couple of years, with its stock down 45% since 2022. But could that slump be your golden opportunity? In today’s episode, I sit down with Theodora Lee Joseph to find out why she thinks Barry Callebaut’s fortunes are about…

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Where to Invest in 2025: Finimize Analyst Roundtable 42:09

4M ago42:09

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AI is a big thing, but it’s not the only thing. In today’s podcast, we get five Finimize analysts – Carl Hazeley, Reda Farran, Stéphane Renevier, Theodora Lee Joseph, and Russell Burns – to discuss where they see opportunities now. And – yes, fine – some of their investing ideas are AI-related. But not, by any means, all of them. Subscribe to the F…

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Scams are now infiltrating the lives of all of my best friends 20:56

4M ago20:56

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Send us a text This podcast started years ago because, at the time, there was very little information online and I needed to understand what happened to me and my family. In the beginning, trying to find people to interview was tough. Now all of the friends in my circle have a family member who has been scammed. If you have a story that you'd like …

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Patreon Preview – 388. The On-Demand Degradation of Nursing 9:54

4M ago9:54

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We get into an excellent new report on the rise of on-demand platforms for nursing, which have spurred further exploitation of labor and degradation of care in an industry that has already been hollowed out by suppression of worker rights and financialization by private equity firms. The destruction of healthcare wouldn’t be complete if tech innova…

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2024’s Lessons & 2025’s Biggest Opportunities: Finimize Analyst Roundtable 24:33

4M ago24:33

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After some too much turkey and an unfamiliar chocolate dessert, the Finimize analysts huddled in the studio for a chance to talk markets. They went around the room, sharing their big takeaways, the events that surprised them, and the things they see just ahead for this quarter-century year. They also dished about the trends and risks that they see …

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387. Getting Fleeced in Nature’s Casino 1:27:27

4M ago1:27:27

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[Note: we explain TMK's new structure from 0:00-10:28, so skip that to get straight into the episode]We dive into the market for catastrophe bonds (or, “cat bonds”) and talk about how this complex financial instrument is sold as the silver bullet for climate finance — especially for under-developed countries that are at risk of devastation from dis…

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Patreon Preview – 386. The FIRE Sector is Under Water 6:18

4M ago6:18

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First we talk about the unholy trinity of Anduril, Palantir, and OpenAI working together to secure major contracts from the Pentagon for networking data systems and training AI models. Then we get into how Blackstone now owns the AI boom with $50 billion invested in data centre infrastructure and another $50 billion in the pipeline. Lastly, we chat…

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How ChatGPT Outperformed Wall Street - And What It Means For Your Portfolio 18:08

4M ago18:08

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What if the key to beating Wall Street was hiding in plain sight... inside ChatGPT? In this episode, Guy's joined by Finimize analyst Reda Farran to unpack research that could potentially be groundbreaking for investing. Researchers found that with a bit of clever prompting, ChatGPT could analyse financial statements better than professional analys…

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385. BlackRock Bought a Zoo 1:05:04

4M ago1:05:04

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We’ve got a great reading series that redirects our attention to another big bugbear of TMK: the destruction – and salvation – of nature via asset markets and risk management. We talk about how the business world is coming around to the idea that is nature is *not* a “a free, infinitely extractable resource” and might actually be a valuable asset w…

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Condensed Episodes 10 & 11 - Artificial Intelligence_ Transforming Our World 15:53

4M ago15:53

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Reggie and Royal Podcast Briefing Doc: Episodes 10 & 11 Main Themes: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a dominant technological force, surpassing even cryptocurrency in its potential impact. LLMs (Large Language Models) like GPT-3 and GPT-4 represent a significant breakthrough in AI, enabling a range of applications. AI presents both…

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Condensed Episodes 13 & 14 Riding The Wave_ Navigating the First Institutional Bitcoin Bull Market 8:48

4M ago8:48

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Crypto Briefing Document: Navigating the Bitcoin Bull Market Executive Summary: This briefing document reviews various sources discussing the current state and potential future of the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin. The sources analyze current market indicators, historical trends, the impact of institutional involvement, the role of al…

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Condensed Episodes 8 9 & 12 - Carbon Credits & Crypto_ A Deep Dive 26:35

4M ago26:35

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Reggie and Royal Podcast Briefing Doc: Carbon Credits and Cryptocurrencies Main Themes: Carbon Credits: Understanding what carbon credits are, how they work, and their potential for mitigating climate change. Cryptocurrency and Carbon Markets: Exploring the intersection of cryptocurrency and carbon markets, focusing on crypto-carbon credits and the…

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Condensed Episodes 4 & 6 - Global Central Banking in Crisis 18:57

4M ago18:57

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Reggie and Royal Podcast Briefing Doc: Global Central Bank Dilemma Main Theme: This briefing doc summarizes key points from episodes 4 and 6 of the Reggie and Royal podcast. The central theme revolves around the unprecedented actions taken by global central banks, particularly the Federal Reserve, ECB, and Bank of Japan, and the potential long-term…

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Condensed Episodes 3 & 5 - From Skeptics to Supporters_ Big Finance's Embrace of Cryptocurrency 22:46

4M ago22:46

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Institutional Adoption of Cryptocurrency: A Seismic Shift in Finance This briefing document analyzes two podcast episodes from the Reggie and Royal podcast, focusing on the changing attitudes of major financial institutions towards cryptocurrency. Key Themes: The Institutional Tide is Turning: Once dismissive of cryptocurrencies, major financial in…

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Condensed Episodes 1, 2, and, 7 21:20

4M ago21:20

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Reggie and Royal Podcast: Deep Dive into Bitcoin and the Crypto Ecosystem Episode 1: The Seventh Layer: Unraveling Cryptocurrency Introduction: This episode establishes the conceptual framework of cryptocurrency as the seventh layer in the evolution of information technology, emphasizing its dependence on previous layers and its potential as a tran…

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