Full episode article link : https://bitcoinmagazine.com/ something here In this episode, Christian and Ansel give updates on the Federal Reserve, ECB, and PBOC. Europe is the most exciting because last week they updated their policy, admitting they are fighting deflation, economic contraction, and a strong euro, despite the 1.85 trillion euro stimulus this year alone. It seems the more they do, the worse their situation gets. The Fed meets Wednesday, December 16th, for their final meeting of the...
Dec 16, 2020•33 min
In this episode of Fed Watch, Christian and Ansel get into specifics on the plans of the ECB in regard to their digital euro. We are told in the media that central banks are very much going to be releasing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and it will have damaging effects. However, on this podcast we get our information directly from the source. First, we must answer is a digital euro likely and why, which is what we do in this episode. In later episodes we will cover the side-effects of C...
Dec 09, 2020•35 min
In this off the cuff episode of Fed Watch, Christian and I dive more deeply into the technology driven deflation debate we started last week with our guest Jeff Booth. We bring up the chicken or the egg conversation that did not get answered fully last time; is the deflation from technology first or is the inflationary environment first? In other words, which force is primary? We discuss that topic again, and also touch on the problem that not all technology is equally inflationary. Modern finan...
Dec 07, 2020•36 min
In this episode of Fed Watch, Christian and I are joined by Jeff Booth. It results in a show that is unlike any other interview with Jeff you may have seen. Most listeners are familiar with his book, so we spend most of our time discussing what a timeline of events looks like from Jeff’s perspective, and then some possible limitations to the technology driven deflation theory. In usual Fed Watch style, we end with trying to understand how bitcoin affects these arguments and what bitcoin means fo...
Dec 07, 2020•49 min
Description This episode of Fed Watch is a cosmic ride though the broad topics of money, central banks, and bitcoin. Christian and Ansel start by extending the analogy of a financial hurricane, which Ansel spoke about in another recent podcast. Many people point to certain asset price rises as a sign of inflation, however, Ansel argues that it is a natural evolution of prices due to the malfunctioning financial system. This malfunctioning financial system acts similarly to a physical natural dis...
Dec 07, 2020•33 min
Bitcoin has an unyielding apolitical nature, which oddly enough, makes it a political statement in today’s rampantly politicized world. In this episode of Fed Watch, Christian and Ansel discuss the recent US election and what it means for bitcoin. Their discussion is wide-ranging from election irregularities, to the rebound in mining hash power, to bitcoin price predictions for the near term. Topics: Politics in the US was front page news Speculate Biden and the Fed The Dollar and the Yuan price...
Dec 07, 2020•38 min
Fed Watch Podcast Discussions on Base Money and Bitcoin Our discussion on this episode of Fed Watch centers around “what is base money” and Matthew’s thoughts on some of the edge cases in the definition. We also attack the inflation/deflation debate from a whole different angle, a data driven angle thanks to Matthew’s research and knowledge on the subject. We don’t ask simple questions and expand the topic past the common hyperinflationary troupes of the end of the dollar. The listener will hear...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, CK and I try to describe the scene, including a video message from Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, Washington, DC, on October 15th, titled A New Bretton Woods Moment and this IMF panel with Chairman Powell. Topics: Brettonwoods 2.0 Effect of Libra on the CBDC conversation? USA not moving quickly on CBDC what is a CBDC Feds view of CBDCs Bitcoin Momentum globally Useful Links: IMF “Bretton Woods moment video https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2020/10/15/sp101520-a-...
Dec 07, 2020•34 min
This week, CK and Ansel recap prior guests, discuss recent Federal Reserve quiet, the ECB digital Euro study and trademarking of the term, and dive in deeply into the Bitmex, Bitcoin, and Tether. One of the big topics is the way in which Tether and now Bitmex are fighting the most powerful regulator in the world, the US government, and they seem to be at least winning right now. Links: Fed CBDC research https://cointelegraph.com/news/federal-reserve-bank-reveals-details-of-digital-dollar-researc...
Dec 07, 2020•34 min
One of the great macro pundits of the last few years, Lyn Alden joins us, for one of the most important episodes of Fedwatch. Lyn has a fantastic grasp of history and macro economics. In this interview, we wanted to focus on placing our current time into a historical context comparing it to previous cycles which we can learn from. We also continue our search for a definition of money today, and agreement on a definition of money, inflation, and deflation. Find Lyn: https://www.lynalden.com/ Twit...
Dec 07, 2020•52 min
This week on Bitcoin Magazine's Fed Watch, Ck and Ansel sit down with a Bitcoin OG and listener of the show, Kenny Rowe to answer his basic questions about the Fed and Macro. Kenny is currently at Urbit and has been working on Bitcoin and Crypto projects for many years now. Kenny and Urbit are pioneers in the sovereign server movement. Find Kenny at: https://twitter.com/kennyrowe Find us: Bitcoin Magazine: https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine Bitcoin Magazine YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Dec 07, 2020•46 min
Steven’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIQM-CUkxVazVPv980YZsw Twitter: https://twitter.com/MetreSteven In this interview, we are joined by macro commentator Steven Van Metre. He has become well-known for his clear articulation of a contrarian macro take which focuses around the coming recession, bonds, and the dollar. Timestamps: 4:06 - 4:24 Talking about Bonds and their role in the global economy. 8:42 - 11:21 Steven explains what this mean for the dollar 16:09 - 17:39 How QE works...
Dec 07, 2020•37 min
In this interview, we are joined by bitcoin legend Stacy Herbert. We talk about her background in Hollywood and how she and Max found bitcoin. It is a wide ranging conversation about GIABO “Global Insurrection Against Banker Occupation” and the long term very accurate narrative that she and Max have crafted over the last 10 years. She is a memer and storyteller and that really comes through in this interview. Max Keiser Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MaxKeiserTV Orange Pill podcast: https...
Dec 07, 2020•47 min
This is Fed Watch, the Bitcoin Magazine podcast and show focused on bringing together the worlds of Macro Finance and Bitcoin. This week on Fed Watch hosts CK and Ansel Discuss Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Federal Reserve Meeting. The hosts also discuss deflation in Europe and the ECB's inability to create inflation. We close the show out with Bitcoin Technical Analysis and Fundamentals. Powell’s Speech PDF transcript: https://www.bis.org/review/r200827d.pdf Hypothesi...
Dec 07, 2020•34 min
Today, we have the privilege to sit down with Head of Global Research at Alhambra Investments Jeff Snider. We run through the basics of the eurodollar system, why people get it wrong when talking about the Fed, and where we are going from here. Of course, we finish up getting Jeff to talk about bitcoin, and what he says might surprise you! Alhambra Investments: https://alhambrapartners.com/commentaryanalysis/ Alhambra Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp8Xi-sPTL9VyZpHTPfLA-g Making Sense...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr
This week CK and Ansel cover what’s new in the world of the Fed as well as riff on Bitcoin’s recent price action. Topics: FedNow payment network announcement Covering recent speech from Brainard of the Fed Bitcoin Metrics and price action. Useful Links: FedNow: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20200806a.htm Brainard speech: https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/brainard20200813a.htm Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @BitcoinMagazine on Twit...
Dec 07, 2020•29 min
Danielle DiMartino Booth Bio CEO & Chief Strategist, Quill Intelligence https://quillintelligence.com/ The author of FED UP: An Insider’s Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America Worked at the Fed, advisor to Dallas President Richard W. Fisher during the GFC Other topics covered this week: FOMC statement from last week https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200729a.htm FOMC holds policies steady. Places all blame on the virus. The virus has its own dual m...
Dec 07, 2020•44 min
This week, @ck_SNARKs and @AnselLindner have our first guest on to FED Watch, @edstromandrew. Andy is the head of institutional at Swan Bitcoin and he comes on to the show to debate Ansel on if we will experience Inflation or Deflation moving forwards. Ansel is arguing that deflation is in our future while Andy makes the case for inflation. Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @BitcoinMagazine on Twitter. Ansel Lindner on Twitter @AnselLindner Christian Keroles on Twitter @ck_SNARK...
Dec 06, 2020•41 min
This week, @ck_SNARKs and @AnselLindner take a deep dive into the Feds balance sheet, discuss the latest out of Europe and hash out what could happen in the short term for Bitcoin. Topics: Review the FEDs Balance Sheet Read Lorie Logan FED speech EU passes Recovery Fund Hash out Future Bitcoin scenarios Useful Links: Balance sheet YTD: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/bst_recenttrends.htm Fed Currency swaps 1 yr: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SWPT Lorie Logan FED speech July 15...
Dec 06, 2020•44 min
This week, @ck_SNARKs and @AnselLindner take a deep dive on Japan and China, talk recent Altcoin pumps, and discuss mining fundamentals. Topics: Digital Yen CBDC ( https://asiatimes.com/2020/07/could-digital-yen-deflate-japans-deflation/ ) PBoC history Lack of volatility in Bitcoin Hashrate at all time highs Will Altcoins eventually die? Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @BitcoinMagazine on Twitter. Ansel Lindner on Twitter @AnselLindner Christian Keroles on Twitter @ck_SNARKs...
Dec 06, 2020•40 min
This week ck and Ansel sit down for a big update on recent news from the FED, all things macro, and tie in where Bitcoin fits into all of it. Topics: Economists are asking for UBI type recurring payments NY Fed Says If Markets Continue Improving, "Fed's Purchases May Stop Entirely" “Soaring saving rates Stocks and Gold keep going higher together Bitcoin Updates Useful Links: Savings rates explode across the globe: http://archive.vn/casaJ Fed could slow down activity: https://www.zerohedge.com/ma...
Dec 02, 2020•32 min
This week we cover the escalation in FED buying activity, fake Chinese gold, sovereign companies, flat Bitcoin and more! Useful links: The Fed announced straight Corporate Debt purchases 06/29 https://twitter.com/NewYorkFed/status/1277658597195907073?s=20 https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/feds-primary-corporate-credit-facility-now-operational https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/29/the-fed-is-buying-some-of-the-biggest-companies-bonds-raising-questions-over-why.html Counterfeit gold https://www.zerohedg...
Dec 02, 2020•25 min
This week, ck and Ansel watched Fed Chair Powell present the semiannual monetary policy report to Congress and break down the highlights. We digested 5+ hours of content and distilled it into a 25 minute show. Enjoy. Segments Links to the entire testimony: Day one: https://youtu.be/7xAMAJ5ieKo Day two: https://youtu.be/6P0Z-CyX4Rk Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @BitcoinMagazine on Twitter. Ansel Lindner on Twitter @AnselLindner Christian Keroles on Twitter @ck_SNARKs [SPONSOR...
Dec 02, 2020•24 min
This week, ck and Ansel sit down to discuss the history of the Fed backing up the market and ensuring that is does not fall AKA the “Fed Put”. Topics: What is the Fed put? Define a put option Updates on Europe Corona Virus cases increasing Crisis in Lebanon Huge Bitcoin 14% difficulty increase Bitcoin Options Volume growing Links: CME Volume increasing: https://www.coindesk.com/cme-bitcoin-options-market-grew-10x-in-the-past-month Italian Debt surging: https://www.wsj.com/articles/italian-debt-i...
Dec 02, 2020•43 min
This week, ck and Ansel sit down to discuss unemployment around the world. Topics: Update on QE Activity from the FED and the ECB Stock markets rally globally The Robinhood effect China distancing itself from a CBDC Bitcoin stats Bearish on China, Greece, and Italy Bullish on Mexico Links: Fed balance sheet: https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/bst_recenttrends.htm Broad spectrum asset purchases: https://www.svb.com/de/blogs/eric-souza/alphabet-soup-the-federal-reserve-releases-an-array...
Dec 02, 2020•43 min
This week, ck and Ansel sit down to discuss the eruption of social unrest stemming from the death of George Floyd. Topics: * Why are people angry * The financial undercurrents * Where Bitcoin fits in * What this can mean for the future
Dec 02, 2020•29 min
With Ansel Lindner stepping in, we decided to rebrand the show as FED Watch. FED Watch is a Bitcoin Magazine podcast that focuses on Macroeconomics while acknowledging Bitcoin’s growing role in the future. This week, ck and Ansel sit down to discuss unemployment around the world. Topics: * Unemployment in America * Teasing out the active labor force participation * Unemployment globally * Cracks in China's Power * The transition to Bitcoin Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @Bitc...
Dec 02, 2020•35 min
CK and new co-host Ansel Lindner discuss the recent ruling in German courts that deemed QE activity by the European Central Bank to be illegal. Topics: German courts said ECB's QE actions were illegal under German law EU law is supposed to trump German law German courts give ECB 90 days to stop QE Real risk of Euro break up Fun fact: European REPO is already separated by country Please rate and share the podcast! You can find us @BitcoinMagazine on Twitter. Ansel Lindner on Twitter @AnselLindner...
Dec 02, 2020•30 min
