Today on the Brief:
Nigeria central bank reversing stance on crypto ban?
“The least responsible fiscal policy of the last 40 years”
Scaramucci’s firm files fifth bitcoin ETF application
Our main discussion: the crash of the Turkish lira. In this episode, NLW looks at the last few years of Turkish monetary policy, inflation and currency crisis, focusin ... Show More
Yesterday
Crypto VC Is Not The Problem | The Breakdown
Are retail investors just exit liquidity? We unpack the token premium, forced price discovery, and what Ethereum and Tron data reveals about when fundamentals actually matter. Featuring insights from Haseeb Qureshi of Dragonfly. As always, remember this podcast is for information ... Show More
31m 15s
Feb 26
Is Crypto Becoming Fintech? | Nick Almond
Crypto and fintech are converging. But who captures the value? Nick Almond on stablecoins, DAOs, and the future of capital formation. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not ... Show More
32m 39s
Feb 24
Fintech Might Absorb Crypto | The Breakdown
With no clear external enemy left, crypto may be facing its next antagonist: fintech. This episode explores whether crypto is winning — or being domesticated. Plus, a conversation with Nick Almond. As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views ... Show More
24m 26s
Jul 2023
Vítor Constâncio, Former Vice President of European Central Bank (ECB) on Inflation, Interest Rates, and The Global Banking System
Vítor Constâncio witnessed firsthand severe recessions, inflationary bouts, and a global financial crisis, as former Vice President of the European Central Bank (ECB) (2010 to 2018) and Governor of The Bank of Portugal (1985-1986, 2000-2010). He brings this considerable experienc ... Show More
59m 43s
Feb 2024
Swiss Re’s Patrick Saner on Soft Landing Scenario, Central Bank Balance Sheet Policy, and Inflation Volatility
Patrick Saner, Head of Macro Strategy at Swiss Re, joins Forward Guidance to share his insights on the global economy, interest rates, and central bank policy. Filmed on February 16, 2024.
Finally, you can easily access Bitcoin in a low-cost ETF with the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HOD ... Show More
48m 15s
Mar 2025
The U.S. Debt Crisis: Why Growth Is the Only Solution | Mohamed El-Erian Pt. 2 LIVE @ DAS
In this episode, Mohamed El-Erian joins the show to discuss his Fed & QT expectations, his outlook for inflation, and the four ways the government can solve its debt problem. We also delve into stablecoins buying US debt, Bitcoin’s potential as a neutral reserve asset for global ... Show More
39m 43s
Feb 2025
Philip Lane on the Big Problems Facing the Euro-zone Economy
There's a pretty widespread recognition that the EU is facing a bunch of economic challenges right now. Growth has been slowing and, as in many places, there's been post-pandemic inflation. But there are other issues too, including a sense that Europe is falling behind when it co ... Show More
46m 20s
Nov 2025
Bitcoin Sinks Deeper Below $100,000 as Bear Market Grips Crypto
Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.Bitcoin sank deeper below the $100,000 mark, dragged down by a fresh wave of risk aversion and a selloff in tech stocks that reignited Wall Street jitters.The digital currency fell as much as 3.9% to $97,956, in ... Show More
36m 24s
Sep 2024
Growth concerns persist, ECB set to cut rates again this week
<p>The US employment report for August showed a slower than expected increase in jobs, but a fall in the unemployment rate to 4.2%. Markets reacted negatively, with the S&P 500 having its worst week since March 2023, closing at 5408 points. Other asset classes such as Bitcoin ... Show More
12m 18s