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Pour Low Sugar on Me. Talk like an idiot Thursday. Sucking on it for a long time. Wouldn't hurt to have a filled cream. Ye Don't Craveee it Fortnightlyyyyy. Dump the Resin Into The Thing. Underwear Maker Lab. 99% Chair Mat. Chain Sucking Dum Dums. Ya ever seen soggy paper?! Hork it down real quick and your fine! A Thick Pile of Carpet. Kids, How Do They Work? Gary Got The Generator. Appreciating Ankles With Wendi and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pour Low Sugar on Me. Talk like an idiot Thursday. Sucking on it for a long time. Wouldn't hurt to have a filled cream. Ye Don't Craveee it Fortnightlyyyyy. Dump the Resin Into The Thing. Underwear Maker Lab. 99% Chair Mat. Chain Sucking Dum Dums. Ya ever seen soggy paper?! Hork it down real quick and your fine! A Thick Pile of Carpet. Kids, How Do They Work? Gary Got The Generator. Appreciating Ankles With Wendi and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to The Dr. Jones Optimization Academy Podcast! In this episode, we're joined by the incredible Dr. Elena Zinkov, a trailblazer in women's health and a leader in personalized medicine. We dive into how peptide therapy can be used to address three of the most common concerns patients bring to functional and naturopathic physicians: pain, fatigue, and gut health.As founder of Proactive Health ND, Dr. Zinkov is transforming how women experience medicine. In this episode, we break down how she integrates peptides into care, what barriers exist to access and prescribing, and how she tracks outcomes with a therapeutic order that always starts with foundations.Whether you're a patient curious about how peptides might help you, or a practitioner looking for insights into peptide integration, this episode is packed with clinical gems and real-life experience.✅ Why peptide therapy is not taught in medical school—and why that needs to change✅ How peptides work in the body and why they're often safer than traditional medications✅ Which peptides Dr. Zinkov uses most often in real-world clinical scenarios✅ The biggest myths and misconceptions patients and practitioners have about peptides✅ How to think about peptides in the therapeutic order—and who should not be using them
From FMO to IMO and MGA to GA, we're unpacking what these acronyms mean and how insurance hierarchies work. Learn more about these organizations and where your insurance business falls on the spectrum! Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 3 Advantages of Being an Independent Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/3-advantages-of-being-an-independent-insurance-agent/ 5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://lnk.to/DA1sIn How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ Learn More About Integrity Tools: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/ Life Insurance for Each of Life's Stages: https://ritterim.com/blog/life-insurance-for-each-of-lifes-stages/ The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/ What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-are-insurance-hierarchies-how-do-they-work/ Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
Welcome to "Advancement Amplified: AI for IA," a 5-part Pulse Check hosted by Dan Giroux, a higher education marketing and communications leader focused on elevating the strategic impact of Advancement. Advancement is at a pivotal moment. As institutions navigate shifting donor expectations, alumni engagement challenges, financial pressures, and the demand for greater efficiency, AI is emerging as a transformative force.In today's Part 1, Dan Giroux sits down with Matthew Lambert, Senior Vice President for University Advancement at William & Mary, and Dan Frezza, Chief Advancement Officer at the College of Charleston. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of institutional advancement, from donor engagement to marketing and career services. With rapid technological shifts, both institutions are leveraging AI-powered tools, including autonomous virtual engagement officers (VEOs), to enhance outreach and optimize fundraising efforts.Related Links:Inside Higher Ed interview with Wren and Wren's websiteAGB magazine article around AIKey TakeawaysAI is not a replacement, but an enhancement. AI tools in advancement free up professionals to focus on high-value tasks while automating routine processes like contact reports and donor outreach.Virtual Engagement Officers (VEOs) are changing the game. AI-driven fundraisers at William & Mary and the College of Charleston are already fostering one-on-one donor relationships, leading to increased engagement and donations.AI adoption requires a culture of innovation. Institutions that embrace risk-taking and long-term thinking are better positioned to leverage AI effectively.Personalization is key. AI tools can customize communication, ensuring alumni and donors receive relevant, engaging content that strengthens their connection to their alma mater.Transparency builds trust. Clearly identifying AI-powered agents in donor interactions helps maintain credibility and donor confidence.Advancement leaders should experiment and iterate. Small-scale testing of AI tools allows teams to refine their approach while minimizing risks.Episode SummaryHow is AI Being Used in Institutional Advancement?AI is playing an increasingly critical role in institutional advancement, helping teams engage donors, streamline operations, and personalize communications. Both William & Mary and the College of Charleston are leveraging AI-driven solutions like virtual engagement officers (VEOs) to handle donor outreach, allowing human fundraisers to focus on high-value relationships. AI is also being integrated into marketing, career services, and student engagement to drive deeper connections across the university ecosystem.What Are Virtual Engagement Officers (VEOs) and How Do They Work?VEOs are AI-powered autonomous fundraisers that manage donor portfolios, initiate personalized conversations, and guide alumni through the giving process. At William & Mary, the VEO named "Wren" is engaging alumni by sharing curated content, answering inquiries, and even suggesting philanthropic opportunities based on donor interests. Similarly, the College of Charleston's VEO, “Alex,” is successfully fostering engagement by tailoring interactions, including crafting poetry for an alum who tested its capabilities.How Do Institutions Ensure AI Enhances, Rather Than Replaces, Human Connection?A key priority for both institutions is maintaining authenticity and transparency in AI-driven interactions. AI fundraisers introduce themselves as virtual engagement officers, rather than impersonating human staff members. Additionally, AI serves as a bridge to real fundraisers, helping schedule meetings or flagging high-potential donors for personal outreach. By handling lower-priority tasks, AI allows advancement professionals to deepen relationships with major donors and alumni in meaningful ways.What Challenges Exist in AI Adoption for Advancement?Implementing AI in institutional advancement comes with hurdles, including skepticism from staff, concerns over data security, and the need for institutional buy-in. Some advancement professionals worry about AI's impact on job security, while others fear losing the human touch in donor relationships. However, leaders like Lambert and Frezza emphasize that AI is not replacing human fundraisers, but rather empowering them to be more efficient and effective.What's Next for AI in Advancement?Both William & Mary and the College of Charleston plan to expand their use of AI beyond fundraising. Future applications may include using AI for student engagement, career advising, and even enrollment marketing. As AI technology continues to evolve, its role in advancement will likely grow, offering new ways to personalize outreach, improve donor experiences, and drive institutional success.AI is no longer a futuristic concept—it's happening now, and institutions that embrace it strategically will have a competitive edge in advancement and fundraising.Guest Names: Matthew Lambert, Senior Vice President of University Advancement, William & Mary; CEO, William & Mary FoundationDan Frezza, Chief Advancement Officer of Institutional Advancement, College of Charleston; CEO, College of Charleston FoundationGuest Socials: Matthew - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewtlambert/Dan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-frezza-56203262/Guest Bios: Matthew T. Lambert - Matthew Lambert leads University Advancement at William & Mary, overseeing all alumni engagement, private fundraising and philanthropic outreach, university marketing and communications, and career development & professional engagement efforts. Under his leadership, William & Mary successfully completed its record-breaking $1 billion For the Bold campaign, strengthening the university's culture and philanthropy. As CEO of the William & Mary Foundation, he stewards more than $1 billion in endowments, ensuring long-term financial support for the university. A William & Mary alumnus, Matthew holds degrees from The Ohio State University (M.A.) and the University of Pennsylvania (Ed.D.). Before returning to W&M in 2013, he held leadership roles in Advancement at Georgetown University. In addition to his work in philanthropy, he is an active scholar in public policy and higher education, authoring Privatization and the Public Good (Harvard Education Press) and co-editing Advancing Higher Education (Rowman & Littlefield). Follow Matthew Lambert on LinkedIn. Dan Frezza - Dan Frezza serves as the Chief Advancement Officer at the College of Charleston, leading the university's development, alumni relations, stewardship, and advancement services. In this role, he is responsible for fostering a strong culture of engagement and philanthropy across the institution. As CEO of the College of Charleston Foundation, he oversees institutional fund management and works to grow the university's endowment. Before joining the College of Charleston in 2023, Dan spent over a decade at William & Mary, where he played a key leadership role in the university's $1 billion For the Bold campaign alongside Matthew Lambert—driving alumni engagement and participation efforts. Prior to that, he led advancement programs at Appalachian State University and East Carolina University. Dan holds a Master's in Higher Education Administration from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor's in Communication with a minor in Business from Western Carolina University. 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In this episode of The Cocktail Academy Podcast, we're taking a deep dive into one of the most essential yet often overlooked ingredients in cocktails – bitters. From the history of bitters to their role in cocktails today, we explore everything you need to know to master the art of balancing flavors in your drinks.What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Live from Bitcoin Beach in El Zonte, El Salvador, I sit down with Kgothatso Ngako, the brilliant mind behind Machankura—a project that's changing the game for Bitcoin adoption in Africa. We dive into how Machankura is enabling people without smartphones or internet access to send and receive Bitcoin using only SMS, and why that's a game-changer for millions across the continent.Kgothatso shares his thoughts on El Salvador's leadership, energy policies, and Bitcoin adoption, and why he believes it's a model of prosperity the world (and Africa) should pay attention to. We talk about the challenges of scaling Bitcoin adoption in Africa, from low internet penetration to tough regulatory environments, and how Machankura is navigating these hurdles while building for the future.Plus, we explore the amazing grassroots Bitcoin communities like Bitcoin Ekasi and Bitcoin Witsand, where entire villages are operating on a Bitcoin standard. Kgothatso also gives us a sneak peek at his plans for self-custodial Bitcoin wallets, a new smartphone app, and how he's working to bring entrepreneurship and innovation to the forefront in Africa.This is an inspiring conversation about using Bitcoin to empower communities and bridge gaps in financial inclusion. Don't miss it!- MikeSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:https://twitter.com/Bitcoinbeachhttps://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv/https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeachWeb: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com/Follow and connect with Kgothatso and Machankura:X: https://x.com/Machankura8333Website: https://8333.mobi/Nostr: primal.net/p/npub1nv4j840c5ugjjq7ym3sqkz5jcschjx8ulnaa90645av0rwdylm9qv9x0grBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00:00 - Introuction00:01:09 - How Has Kgothatso Ngako's Bitcoin Journey Evolved?00:02:11 - What Is Machankura, and How Does It Help Bitcoin Users in Africa?00:02:42 - How Does Machankura Operate Across African Countries?00:03:26 - How Can You Send Bitcoin Using WhatsApp in Africa?00:05:35 - Why Is El Salvador's Bitcoin Success Important for Africa?00:07:13 - How Is Machankura Making Bitcoin Accessible Without Internet?00:08:04 - Why Are African Currencies Failing, and How Can Bitcoin Help?00:11:37 - Can You Use Bitcoin on a Feature Phone Without Internet?00:12:46 - How Did Mobile Money in Africa Set the Stage for Bitcoin Adoption?00:20:50 - What Are Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallets, and How Do They Work on SIM Cards?00:27:40 - How Could SIM-Based Bitcoin Wallets Change the Game for Users?00:33:10 - How Does Regulation Impact Bitcoin Adoption in Africa?00:40:45 - What Is the Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Cape Town About?00:42:37 - How Are Bitcoin Ekasi and Bitcoin Witsand Driving Adoption in South Africa?00:44:03 - What's Next for Kgothatso Ngako and Machankura?Live From Bitcoin Beach
Episode DescriptionMirror Neurons are one of the main parts of our brain that helps us with learning, cognition, empathy, and relationships. Mirror neurons are what help us respond to and learn from our caretakers as children and learn behavior through imitation, and they are involved in the development of our inner child. Understanding how mirror neurons impact these functions, as well as our childhood development and interactions with others, can help us understand what went wrong if we experienced traumatic events or abuse. Understanding what went wrong, we can also learn strategies to use our mirror neurons to heal our trauma through the body, brain, and neural network at its source. This episode explains these processes and gives you strategies for healing mirror neurons as well as an exercise to heal your inner child. Breakdown of Episode1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:26 What Are Mirror Neurons and How Do They Work?14:16 What Is the Connection Between Mirror Neurons and Childhood Trauma?26:18 Using Mirror Neurons to Heal the Inner Child and Childhood Trauma35:19 Mirror Neuron Healing Exercise for the Inner ChildTo get sources and exercise from talk, CLICK HERE:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X2seLDNiUYyjKfMy4NVlgPYQStzTqzKkmMvUV1mEPjQ/edit?usp=sharingChristian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...
If you're on the fence about adding ACA plans to your portfolio, let this episode be a sign to take action! Discover how much you could make selling Affordable Care Act plans. Read the text version Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources 5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://ritterim.com/blog/5-myths-about-selling-aca-health-plans/ CMS Rules ACA Broker Commissions for SEP & OEP Sales Must Be Equal: https://ritterim.com/blog/cms-rules-aca-broker-commissions-for-sep-oep-sales-must-be-equal/ How Agents Can Protect Clients from Unauthorized ACA Plan Switching: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-agents-can-protect-clients-from-unauthorized-aca-plan-switching/ How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ Meet Your Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Register with Ritter: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/ State of the ACA Market in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG610 Under-65 Carriers Ritter Docs: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/under-65-health/ What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517 References: “FAQ Agent Broker Compensation and Guaranteed Availability of Coverage.” CMS, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, www.cms.gov/files/document/agent-broker-compensation-and-guaranteed-availability-coverage.pdf. Accessed 27 Aug. 2024. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
This episode is for anyone who feels like they want to be better about saving and growing their money, building wealth, and just want the basics stripped down. Sammie and Michelle are answering the basic personal finance questions around the rules or steps to building wealth. These steps include saving money, safely investing your money and which numbers to know. There is a simple way to build wealth. It may not be easy. You may have to make adjustments based on your current season of life. But Sammie and Michelle found that learning these basic personal finance steps helped them start to be smarter with their money and build more wealth through the power of compounding. Show Notes:How To Thrive on Sabbatical - Michelle's live online Sabbatical Course starting in September! The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr Money What Are Index Funds, and How Do They Work? from InvestopediaFI Number and Withdrawal Rates | Community Q&A by ChooseFILeave us a comment for this episode at buildawealthyspirit.com. You can join our newsletter which has an essay that accompanies this piece, has the links we mention and the opportunity for you to comment on this topic. We'd love to hear from you and you could get a shout out in a future episode! Find more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com!
How do you promote sports in a country like India? And how do you make sure the athletes are taken care of? Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO of GoSports, joins Dilip to dive deep into the sports structure in India, the support institutions, and the vital role corporate India plays. _____________________________________ All links to the Podcast: Youtube: https://youtu.be/0JgoRbts0CY Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/24hteere ttps:/Apple podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3v2ppr3h ______________________________________ Thanks for watching! This is Dilip, your host. You can connect with me at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kmr_dilip Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dilipevs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmr_dilip My blog: https://www.dilipkumar.co Chapters: 00:00:00 Coming Up 00:01:25 Introduction 00:02:15 Deepthi's Background and Her Story 00:11:04 What is GoSports? 00:16:43 Breaking Down Indian Sports Systems 00:39:16 Role of Athlete Managers 00:40:36 What Does GoSports Do as a Foundation? 00:45:01 Why Does GoSports Exist? 00:51:12 How Do They Source Talent/Talent Pool? 00:56:52 How Do They Work with Athletes? 1:01:29 Things BCCI Did Right 1:06:41 How Can an Athlete Join a Sports Foundation? 1:12:51 Deepthi's Thoughts on Rahul Dravid 1:16:49 Why Are There So Few Women Athletes? 1:20:19 How Can We See More Women Participating in Sports? 1:22:24 India's History of Para Athletes 1:31:49 Story of Sumith Antil 1:32:52 Making Movement and Accessibility Easier for Para Athletes 1:34:12 How Do You Define a Para Athlete? 1:38:47 Story of Boccia 1:39:28 Story of Para Athletes 1:40:33 How Are They Promoting the Paralympics? 1:41:33 Able-bodied Athletes vs. Para Athletes 1:45:06 Deepthi's Message to Anyone Who Wants to Pursue Sports 1:48:19 Final Note
On Today's Podcast Episode, Harold and Rachel Discuss Nitrogen Fixing Plants. How Do They Work, What They Are, and How Best To Incorporate Them Into Your Homestead. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 247 – July 6, 2024 Find the show notes and links mentioned at https://redemptionpermaculture.com/nitrogen-fixing-plants-for-the-homestead/ Support the Modern Homesteading Podcast and get the perks of membership: https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-is-the-modern-homesteading-membership/
Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente explore how this Bitcoin halving might diverge from previous ones and what that means for investors.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.The Bitcoin halving is just around the corner, expected to be on April 19 or April 20. Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, and Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research discuss the rise in Bitcoin prices ahead of the halving, the impact of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, and the potential effects of the halving on the price trajectory post-halving. They also discuss the potential impact of a new class of investors on Bitcoin's price, volatility, and decentralization. Learn more: Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & How Is It Determined?Moreover, they dive into the impact of the macroeconomics, geopolitical, and demographic conditions for the crypto asset industry, the potential for L2s on Bitcoin, and their price predictions for bitcoin by year-end. Show highlights:How the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs altered the price trajectory of BTC before the halvingWhether the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs impacts Bitcoin's decentralization and price volatilityWhether this cycle could be the "last cycle" or the "supercycle"Why Arthur predicts a 90% drawdown in the future and how they determine when the markets are nearing the top of the cycleThe effect of high inflation, the election, and the termination of the bank term funding program on BitcoinHow artificial intelligence is expected to trigger a productivity boom, according to WillWhy Will considers Coinbase to be mispricedWhether Bitcoin L2s have a future and if security budgets are a concernTheir views on Bitcoin Ordinals and the Runes Protocol launchWhy Will views DOGE as a purer commodity than ETHArthur's rebuttal to claims that Ethena could follow in Terra/Luna's footstepsArthur's and Will's Bitcoin price projections for the end of the year and the cycleThank you to our sponsors! PolkadotGuest:Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom.Previous appearances on Unchained:Arthur Hayes on Why Bitcoin Is Money and ETH Is a Shitcoin He LovesArthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to DigitalThe Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the BanksHow Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial ServicesWill Clemente, Co-founder of Reflexivity Research-Previous appearance on Unchained: Strong Hands Aren't Selling Bitcoin. So Who Is? LinksThis cycleNaval's tweet: “The narrative for this cycle is ‘this is the last cycle.'”Unchained: Here's Why No One Agrees Exactly When The Bitcoin Halving Will HappenBitcoin Miners Diversify Their Revenue Streams as Halving NearsHeatwave by Arthur HayesDissecting Bitcoin's “4 Year Cycle,” guest post by Will Clemente on The Pomp LetterBitcoin ETFs:Unchained: The Best Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Different Types of InvestorsWho Is Buying Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs? We'll Soon Start to Get an IdeaBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Macroeconomic conditionsCNBC: Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year ago in March, more than expectedFT: Investors lose hope of rapid US interest rate cuts this yearBlock size warsBloomberg: The Block War Is Still a Sore Subject for ‘Bitcoin Jesus' Bitcoin L2sUnchained: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again RunesDecrypt: Bitcoin Runes Launch at the Halving: Here's Everything You Need to KnowEthenaHayes' tweet on EthenaUnchained: ENA Surges 20% to New All-Time High as Ethena Rolls Out Reward BoostsEthena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe?What Is Ethena's USDe Synethic Dollar?Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. The Bitcoin halving is just around the corner, expected to be on April 19 or April 20. Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom, and Will Clemente, co-founder of Reflexivity Research discuss the rise in Bitcoin prices ahead of the halving, the impact of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, and the potential effects of the halving on the price trajectory post-halving. They also discuss the potential impact of a new class of investors on Bitcoin's price, volatility, and decentralization. Learn more: Bitcoin Halving: What Is It & How Is It Determined? Moreover, they dive into the impact of the macroeconomics, geopolitical, and demographic conditions for the crypto asset industry, the potential for L2s on Bitcoin, and their price predictions for bitcoin by year-end. Show highlights: How the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs altered the price trajectory of BTC before the halving Whether the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs impacts Bitcoin's decentralization and price volatility Whether this cycle could be the "last cycle" or the "supercycle" Why Arthur predicts a 90% drawdown in the future and how they determine when the markets are nearing the top of the cycle The effect of high inflation, the election, and the termination of the bank term funding program on Bitcoin How artificial intelligence is expected to trigger a productivity boom, according to Will Why Will considers Coinbase to be mispriced Whether Bitcoin L2s have a future and if security budgets are a concern Their views on Bitcoin Ordinals and the Runes Protocol launch Why Will views DOGE as a purer commodity than ETH Arthur's rebuttal to claims that Ethena could follow in Terra/Luna's footsteps Arthur's and Will's Bitcoin price projections for the end of the year and the cycle Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Guest: Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom. Previous appearances on Unchained: Arthur Hayes on Why Bitcoin Is Money and ETH Is a Shitcoin He Loves Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to Digital The Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the Banks How Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial Services Will Clemente, Co-founder of Reflexivity Research Previous appearance on Unchained: Strong Hands Aren't Selling Bitcoin. So Who Is? Links This cycle Naval's tweet: “The narrative for this cycle is ‘this is the last cycle.'” Unchained: Here's Why No One Agrees Exactly When The Bitcoin Halving Will Happen Bitcoin Miners Diversify Their Revenue Streams as Halving Nears Heatwave by Arthur Hayes Dissecting Bitcoin's “4 Year Cycle,” guest post by Will Clemente on The Pomp Letter Bitcoin ETFs: Unchained: The Best Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Different Types of Investors Who Is Buying Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs? We'll Soon Start to Get an Idea Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Macroeconomic conditions CNBC: Consumer prices rose 3.5% from a year ago in March, more than expected FT: Investors lose hope of rapid US interest rate cuts this year Block size wars Bloomberg: The Block War Is Still a Sore Subject for ‘Bitcoin Jesus' Bitcoin L2s Unchained: Stacks' Muneeb Ali On Why Bitcoin Is Exciting Once Again Runes Decrypt: Bitcoin Runes Launch at the Halving: Here's Everything You Need to Know Ethena Hayes' tweet on Ethena Unchained: ENA Surges 20% to New All-Time High as Ethena Rolls Out Reward Boosts Ethena's USDe Grew to $2 Billion in 7 Weeks. Is It Safe? What Is Ethena's USDe Synethic Dollar? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discuss attractive investment opportunities within the healthcare industry. (1:15) - Learning The Background of Tema ETFs (3:30) - What Are GLP-1 Drugs and How Do They Work? (9:45) - Who Will Be Leaders In Developing These New Drugs? (15:00) - What Are The Most Promising Weight-loss Drugs In Development Right Now? (21:10) - How Will Political Pressure To Reduce Prices Impact These Companies? (25:05) - Tema Obesity & Cardiometabolic ETF: HRTS (29:25) - Tema Oncology ETF: CANC (34:55) - Tema Neuroscience and Mental Health ETF: MNTL (39:30) - Tema American Reshoring ETF: RSHO Podcast@Zacks.com
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. In this episode, Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discussed the performance of Bitcoin ETFs since their launch two months ago. Balchunas noted that the ETFs' performance exceeded his expectations, with a faster and more intense "second wind" than anticipated. He attributed this to a combination of asset managers buying in, retail interest, and the "ETF effect" where the knowledge of incoming flows encourages non-ETF investors to buy. Balchunas also predicted that BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF would likely be the most successful of the nine new spot Bitcoin ETFs, while also doubting that any of the smaller issuers would bow out. He also discussed the potential for spot Ether ETFs, but was less optimistic about their success compared to Bitcoin ETFs. Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Show highlights: Why the Bitcoin ETF performance in the past couple of weeks exceeded Eric's expectations Whether Eric had ever seen the kind of hype around Bitcoin ETFs occur with other ETFs How there has been a lot of retail interest in these past few weeks Eric's insights into how bitcoin reached all-time highs again this week Whether a good portion of the ETF volumes is sustainable and what's driving those large volumes Whether it's safe to say that BlackRock is the winner among issuers Whether the smaller issuers in terms of volume and AUM will close their ETFs When options on Bitcoin ETFs will be approved Whether in-kind redemptions will be allowed in the near future and the role of politics in that Whether Grayscale will have to reduce its fees considering the huge outflows from GBTC Why Eric believes that spot ether ETFs won't have as much demand as the bitcoin ETFs did Reasons the SEC could use to reject spot ether ETFs Whether issuers will rebalance their portfolios at the end of quarters What Eric expects to see in terms of inflows by year's end Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital Polkadot Uniswap Guest Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Previous appearances on Unchained: Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved? Links Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin's surge: How the Bitcoins in Your ETF Get Sourced: The Real Story Should You Sell Bitcoin Now That It's Nearing Its All-Time High? Miners Appear to Sell $69 Million Worth of Decade-Old Bitcoin Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $69,000, Presaging More Potential Gains Previous coverage on the Unchained podcast of spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bitcoin's Price Is Way Up. And $48 Trillion in Wealth Just Got Access Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market Share How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Eric's tweet on $IBIT smashing $788m Ethereum spot ETF: BitMEX Blog: Ethereum ETFs & Staking Eric's tweet on ether ETFs Unchained: Why Spot Ether ETFs Likely Won't Steal Bitcoin's Thunder — Even if Staking Is Included Spot Ether ETFs Could Introduce New Concentration Risk in Ethereum: S&P Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg Intelligence explains why the spot Bitcoin ETFs have made TradFi move at the speed of crypto — and why he's uncertain spot Ether ETFs will be approved. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.In this episode, Eric Balchunas, senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discussed the performance of Bitcoin ETFs since their launch two months ago. Balchunas noted that the ETFs' performance exceeded his expectations, with a faster and more intense "second wind" than anticipated. He attributed this to a combination of asset managers buying in, retail interest, and the "ETF effect" where the knowledge of incoming flows encourages non-ETF investors to buy. Balchunas also predicted that BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF would likely be the most successful of the nine new spot Bitcoin ETFs, while also doubting that any of the smaller issuers would bow out. He also discussed the potential for spot Ether ETFs, but was less optimistic about their success compared to Bitcoin ETFs.Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Show highlights | Why the Bitcoin ETF performance in the first couple of weeks exceeded Eric's expectationsWhether Eric had ever seen the kind of hype around Bitcoin ETFs occur with other ETFsHow there has been a lot of retail interest in these past few weeksEric's insights into how Bitcoin reached all-time highs again this weekWhether a good portion of the ETF volumes is sustainable and what's driving those large volumesWhether it's safe to say that BlackRock is the winner among issuersWhether the smaller issuers in terms of volume and AUM will close their ETFsWhen options on Bitcoin ETFs will be approvedWhether in-kind redemptions will be allowed in the near future and the role of politics in thatWhether Grayscale will have to reduce its fees considering the huge outflows from GBTCWhy Eric believes that spot ether ETFs won't have as much demand as the bitcoin ETFs didReasons the SEC could use to reject spot ether ETFsWhether issuers will rebalance their portfolios at the end of quartersWhat Eric expects to see in terms of inflows by year's end Thank you to our sponsors! iTrustCapital | Polkadot | UniswapGuest | Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on ThursdayWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?Links | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin's surge: How the Bitcoins in Your ETF Get Sourced: The Real StoryShould You Sell Bitcoin Now That It's Nearing Its All-Time High?Miners Appear to Sell $69 Million Worth of Decade-Old BitcoinBitcoin Hits New All-Time High Above $69,000, Presaging More Potential GainsPrevious coverage on the Unchained podcast of spot Bitcoin ETFs:Bitcoin's Price Is Way Up. And $48 Trillion in Wealth Just Got AccessWhy Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionEric's tweet on $IBITsmashing $788m Ethereum spot ETF:BitMEX Blog: Ethereum ETFs & StakingEric's tweet on ether ETFs Unchained: Why Spot Ether ETFs Likely Won't Steal Bitcoin's Thunder — Even if Staking Is IncludedSpot Ether ETFs Could Introduce New Concentration Risk in Ethereum: S&P Global-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. After a week in which Bitcoin nearly hit its all-time high, Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, joins Unchained to discuss the pivotal role of ETF inflows in Bitcoin's recent price surge, the nuanced behaviors of long-term versus short-term holders, and the potential impacts of upcoming halvings and institutional involvement on the market's future trajectory. Alex offers deep insights into the market value to realized value Z-score, explaining its relevance in assessing Bitcoin's valuation. He also delves into the implications of major financial institutions like Merrill and Wells Fargo embracing Bitcoin ETFs for their clients. Furthermore, Thorn speculates on the timing and conditions for an "altcoin season" and shares his price predictions for Bitcoin by the end of the year. Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Show highlights: The main drivers for Bitcoin's recent surge, according to Alex Whether long-term Bitcoin holders are selling due to the recent surge in price What the MVRV (market value to realized value) Z-score is and how Alex uses this metric to assess the Bitcoin market Why Alex believes this period in Bitcoin's history is distinct What the implications of Merrill and Wells Fargo offering Bitcoin ETFs to their customers are, and how this expands Bitcoin's institutional appeal How the upcoming halving could affect the price, especially since Bitcoin is already closer to all-time highs than previous times ahead of the halving Why Alex thinks this might be the first time that highs in bitcoin and ether do not lead to an "altcoin season" Alex's price prediction for Bitcoin by the end of the year Thank you to our sponsors! Uniswap iTrustCapital Polkadot Guest Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Previous appearance on Unchained: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Links Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin's surge: Should You Sell Bitcoin Now That It's Nearing Its All-Time High? Bitcoin Watchers React to BTC Returning to the $60,000 Mark Coinbase App Crashes Amid Bitcoin's Massive Rally Bitcoin Price Surges Past $61,000 Others: The Block: JPMorgan says bitcoin price could drop towards $42,000 after April halving Bloomberg: BofA's Merrill, Wells Fargo Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealth Clients Previous coverage on Unchained of spot Bitcoin ETFs: Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved? The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market Share How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Thorn unpacks how ETFs, long-term holders, and the upcoming halving should push Bitcoin's price to over $100,000 by the end of the year.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.After a week in which Bitcoin nearly hit its all-time high, Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy, joins Unchained to discuss the pivotal role of ETF inflows in Bitcoin's recent price surge, the nuanced behaviors of long-term versus short-term holders, and the potential impacts of upcoming halvings and institutional involvement on the market's future trajectory. Alex offers deep insights into the market value to realized value Z-score, explaining its relevance in assessing Bitcoin's valuation. He also delves into the implications of major financial institutions like Merrill and Wells Fargo embracing Bitcoin ETFs for their clients. Furthermore, Thorn speculates on the timing and conditions for an "altcoin season" and shares his price predictions for Bitcoin by the end of the year.Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Show highlights:The main drivers for Bitcoin's recent surge, according to AlexWhether long-term Bitcoin holders are selling due to the recent surge in priceWhat the MVRV (market value to realized value) Z-score is and how Alex uses this metric to assess the Bitcoin marketWhy Alex believes this period in Bitcoin's history is distinctWhat the implications of Merrill and Wells Fargo offering Bitcoin ETFs to their customers are, and how this expands Bitcoin's institutional appealHow the upcoming halving could affect the price, especially since Bitcoin is already closer to all-time highs than previous times ahead of the halvingWhy Alex thinks this might be the first time that highs in bitcoin and ether do not lead to an "altcoin season"Alex's price prediction for Bitcoin by the end of the yearThank you to our sponsors!Uniswap | iTrustCapital | PolkadotGuest | Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at GalaxyPrevious appearance on Unchained: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionLinks | Recent coverage on Unchained of Bitcoin's surge: Should You Sell Bitcoin Now That It's Nearing Its All-Time High?Bitcoin Watchers React to BTC Returning to the $60,000 MarkCoinbase App Crashes Amid Bitcoin's Massive RallyBitcoin Price Surges Past $61,000Others:The Block: JPMorgan says bitcoin price could drop towards $42,000 post April halvingBloomberg: BofA's Merrill, Wells Fargo Offer Bitcoin ETFs to Wealth ClientsPrevious coverage on Unchained of spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bitwise's Matt Hougan and VanEck's Matthew Sigel delve into the details of the first two days of trading and what each company tried to focus on with its offering. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Thursday was a momentous day in crypto as the first SEC-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs finally began trading after more than a decade of waiting, and by almost all accounts, it was a huge success, with more than $625 million in inflows on the first day of trading. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan and VanEck head of digital assets research Matthew Sigel joined Unchained to discuss their approaches towards selling their products in the market, the challenges of competing with larger firms like BlackRock and Fidelity, the fee wars and where those are headed, the importance of specialist expertise in the crypto investment space, and how Bitcoin prices might react to all the new supply in the market. Show highlights:Why Matt Hougan regards the first week as a massive success for BitcoinHow Matthew Sigel emphasizes the costs and benefits ETFs offer to retail investorsThe strategic marketing approaches of VanEck and Bitwise aligning with Bitcoin community valuesThe reasons for Bitwise's standout performance in the first days of trading, according to MattWhether the introduction of Bitcoin ETFs will reshape the broader ETF landscapeMatt's perspective on why some financial institutions resist Bitcoin, and their eventual openness to cryptoWhether the established players in finance feel threatened by the rise of open-source technologiesWhether Gary Gensler's statement after the approval is “totally crazy”Why data for the various ETFs in the market should be analyzed on a weekly or monthly basisThe ongoing fee competition and how smaller entities can compete against giants like BlackRock and FidelityGrayscale's strategies to remain competitive with higher fees and the possibility of launching a new, low-fee ETFHow investment advisors might adapt to these new crypto products and the potential for mainstream adoptionMatthew's predictions for when BTC investors, both short-term and long-term, will take profitsWhy they are both closely monitoring Ethereum's performance and the prospects for a spot ether ETF in the marketThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn NetworkGuests:Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset ManagementPrevious appearances on Unchained: Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck.LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Likely to Finally Start Trading on Thursday Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFWill a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionApproval:Unchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Finally Receive SEC Seal of ApprovalWhat Officials, ETF Issuers, and Others Are Saying About the SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsLaura Shin's op-ed on Unchained: Why Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are (But Mostly Aren't) a Big Deal for CryptoDavid Z. Morris' op-ed on Unchained: The SEC's Bumbling Bitcoin ETF Rollout Was Perfectly On-BrandFirst days of tradingUnchained: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $4.6 Billion First Day Trading VolumeSpot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Topped $625 Million on First Day in ‘Phenomenal' Debut, Led by BitwiseVanguard Isn't Allowing Customers to Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFsEther Rallies on Optimism Following Spot Bitcoin ETF ApprovalsSpot Bitcoin ETF Approval Sparks Altcoin RallyCoinDesk: UBS and Citi Will Let Some Customers Trade Bitcoin ETFs, Contrary to RumorsThe Block: Elizabeth Warren slams SEC over decision to allow spot bitcoin ETFs, says crypto needs to follow anti-money laundering rulesBlackRock's new spot bitcoin ETF tops $1 billion in big first day of tradingBlockworks: Spot bitcoin ETF volumes eclipse $4.5B on first day of tradingFees Unchained: VanEck Pledges 5% of Profits From Yet-to-Be-Approved Spot ETF to Bitcoin Core DevelopersFee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF ApplicantsBitcoin ETF Fee War Could Make Investing in Bitcoin Cheaper Than Using an ExchangeBlackRock, ARK 21Shares Lower Bitcoin ETF Fees Again as Approval LoomsBitwise will donate 10% of the profits of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETFLearn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. 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Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas break down the spot Bitcoin ETF launch timeline, plus analyze the already ruthless fee war.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.It's set to be a historic week in crypto, with the SEC widely expected to finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, although it's not a 100% certainty. Two Bloomberg analysts who have followed all the developments closely since the beginning, James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, join Unchained to discuss the final filings, the likely to schedule, and whether all the applications are likely to be approved on the same day. Then they dive into the real action: the cutthroat wars that have already begun, why Grayscale might be keeping its fees on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust so high, and who the likely winners in what has traditionally been a “winner take most” category will be. Show highlights:What the recent 19b-4 and S-1 filings say about how close the ETFs are to approvalWhether Hashdex's existing futures ETF impacts its treatment in the spot Bitcoin ETF processThe likely timeline for trading to start post-ETF approvalThe possibility of simultaneous launches for all approved ETF issuersThe SEC's concerns about ensuring a fair launch, informed by the BITO experienceEric's surprise at JP Morgan's involvement as an Authorized ParticipantWhy the SEC is approving the ETF despite Gensler's stance against cryptoWhat extreme cases Eric believes might cause the ETF not to be approved How BlackRock's low fees set a challenging benchmark for competitorsThe potential for an issuer to offer even lower fees than current playersHow issuer margins are thin due to marketing fees, and the impact of waiversJames' theory about why Grayscale might be keeping the fee on GBTC so highPredictions about which issuer(s) will gain the bulk of assets under managementThe rumor about BlackRock introducing substantial liquidity on the ETF's first dayEric and James's expectations for ETF inflows and market dynamicsThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn NetworkGuest:James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved?LinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market ShareHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFFees Unchained: Fee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF ApplicantsCaitlin Long's tweet warning about no feesFidelity set their fee to .39%Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive feesMarket participants:Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: ReportThe Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: SourceReuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETFCoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETFOthers:Better Markets' letter: The SEC Must Follow the Law and Reject Spot Bitcoin ETPs Which Will Inflict Massive Investor HarmFXSTREET: BlackRock might be on track to create history with $2 billion inflows in spot Bitcoin ETF in a weekEleanor Terrett of Fox News' tweet on Better Markets' letterScott Johnson of Van Buren Capital's estimateLearn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's set to be a historic week in crypto, with the SEC widely expected to finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF, although it's not a 100% certainty. Two Bloomberg analysts who have followed all the developments closely since the beginning, James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas, join Unchained to discuss the final filings, the likely schedule, and whether all the applications are likely be approved on the same day. Then they dive into the real action: the cutthroat wars that have already begun, why Grayscale might be keeping its fees on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust so high, and who the likely winners in what has traditionally been a “winner take most” category will be. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Fountain, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: What the recent 19b-4 and S-1 filings say about how close the ETFs are to approval Whether Hashdex's existing futures ETF impacts its treatment in the spot Bitcoin ETF process The likely timeline for trading to start post-ETF approval The possibility of simultaneous launches for all approved ETF issuers The SEC's concerns about ensuring a fair launch, informed by the BITO experience Eric's surprise at JP Morgan's involvement as an Authorized Participant Why the SEC is approving the ETF despite Gensler's stance against crypto What extreme cases Eric believes might cause the ETF not to be approved How BlackRock's low fees set a challenging benchmark for competitors The potential for an issuer to offer even lower fees than current players How issuer margins are thin due to marketing fees, and the impact of waivers James' theory about why Grayscale might be keeping the fee on GBTC so high Predictions about which issuer(s) will gain the bulk of assets under management The rumor about BlackRock introducing substantial liquidity on the ETF's first day Eric and James's expectations for ETF inflows and market dynamics Thank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation Popcorn Network Guest: James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Previous appearances on Unchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Previous appearances on Unchained: Will a Spot Bitcoin ETF Finally Get Approved? Links Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs: The 4 Factors That Will Determine Which Spot Bitcoin ETFs Win Market Share How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Fees Unchained: Fee Competition Heats Up Among BlackRock and Other Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Caitlin Long's tweet warning about no fees Fidelity set their fee to .39% Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive fees Market participants: Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Report The Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: Source Reuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETF CoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETF Others: Better Markets' letter: The SEC Must Follow the Law and Reject Spot Bitcoin ETPs Which Will Inflict Massive Investor Harm FXSTREET: BlackRock might be on track to create history with $2 billion inflows in spot Bitcoin ETF in a week Eleanor Terrett of Fox News' tweet on Better Markets' letter Scott Johnson of Van Buren Capital's estimate Learn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big Deal Deciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. The past few days have been a busy stretch in the run-up to a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC. Goldman Sachs was revealed as a possible authorized participant (AP) for BlackRock and Grayscale's offerings, the SEC met with representatives of major stock exchanges, and a report skeptical of an imminent SEC approval likely caused a 7% decline in Bitcoin. Spencer Bogart, general partner at venture capital firm Blockchain Capital, joined Unchained to break down what all of these events mean, as well as discuss who the likely winners will be among ETF issuers, the impact of a spot bitcoin ETF on companies such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase, and how a spot ETF will affect Bitcoin futures ETFs and leveraged crypto ETFs. Show highlights: Why the newly authorized participants in the spot Bitcoin ETFs are critical for maintaining the ETF's price alignment The reasons behind the excitement over Goldman Sachs becoming an authorized participant in the spot Bitcoin ETFs How the Matrixport report led to a 7% drop in BTC value The importance of seed funding for ETFs and its impact on their stability and growth The pivotal role of distribution in an ETF and why Spencer emphasizes its significance Whether the fees charged by ETF issuers will become a decisive factor for consumers in choosing their preferred ETF The potential impact of changes in the Grayscale board on its aspirations to launch an ETF How the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF might influence BITO, the futures-based Bitcoin ETF Whether the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF could affect the stock value of MicroStrategy Spencer's reasoning behind why Coinbase stands to "absolutely benefit" from the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF Thank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation Popcorn Network iTrustCapital Guest Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain Capital Links Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Matrixport report Why the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs again Jihan Wu's tweet defending the analyst Unchained: Why Did Bitcoin's Price Dip as ETF Approval Nears? Market participants: Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Report The Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: Source Reuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETF CoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETF 8-As The Block: Fidelity, Grayscale filing 8-A forms show progress for spot bitcoin ETF applications Fees Fidelity set their fee to .39% Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive fees Grayscale: Unchained: DCG CEO Silbert, President Murphy Exit Grayscale Board Learn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big Deal Deciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we head into what's expected to be the home stretch for an SEC approval, venture capitalist Spencer Bogart gives his take on the most recent news.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.The past few days have been a busy stretch in the run-up to a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC. Goldman Sachs was revealed as a possible authorized participant (AP) for BlackRock and Grayscale's offerings, the SEC met with representatives of major stock exchanges, and a report skeptical of an imminent SEC approval likely caused a 7% decline in Bitcoin. Spencer Bogart, general partner at venture capital firm Blockchain Capital, joined Unchained to break down what all of these events mean, as well as discuss who the likely winners will be among ETF issuers, the impact of a spot bitcoin ETF on companies such as MicroStrategy and Coinbase, and how a spot ETF will affect Bitcoin futures ETFs and leveraged crypto ETFs.Show highlights | Why the newly authorized participants in the spot Bitcoin ETFs are critical for maintaining the ETF's price alignmentThe reasons behind the excitement over Goldman Sachs becoming an authorized participant in the spot Bitcoin ETFsHow the Matrixport report led to a 7% drop in BTC valueThe importance of seed funding for ETFs and its impact on their stability and growthThe pivotal role of distribution in an ETF and why Spencer emphasizes its significanceWhether the fees charged by ETF issuers will become a decisive factor for consumers in choosing their preferred ETFThe potential impact of changes in the Grayscale board on its aspirations to launch an ETFHow the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF might influence BITO, the futures-based Bitcoin ETFWhether the launch of a spot Bitcoin ETF could affect the stock value of MicroStrategySpencer's reasoning behind why Coinbase stands to "absolutely benefit" from the introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETFThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn Network | iTrustCapitalGuest | Spencer Bogart, General Partner at Blockchain CapitalLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsWhy It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFMatrixport reportWhy the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs againJihan Wu's tweet defending the analyst Unchained: Why Did Bitcoin's Price Dip as ETF Approval Nears?Market participants:Unchained: Goldman Sachs Could Take Vital Role in BlackRock, Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETFs: ReportThe Block: Nasdaq to meet with SEC today to discuss spot bitcoin ETFs: SourceReuters: BlackRock, VanEck among asset managers that submitted updated filings for spot bitcoin ETFCoinDesk: BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETF8-AsThe Block: Fidelity, Grayscale filing 8-A forms show progress for spot bitcoin ETF applicationsFeesFidelity set their fee to .39%Invesco/Galaxy chose to waive feesGrayscale:Unchained: DCG CEO Silbert, President Murphy Exit Grayscale Board Learn more: Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Why The Spot Bitcoin ETF Is a Big DealDeciding on Bitcoin: Should New Investors Jump In Now or Wait for an ETF?Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We're counting down the top 5 Agent Survival Guide Podcast episodes of 2023! Did your favorite episode make the cut? Join Sarah as she highlights the year's most popular episodes. Episode Number Five: [01:31] Episode Number Four: [15:38] Episode Number Three: [40:09] Episode Number Two: [50:02] Episode Number One: [56:29] Ask the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Fill out the form: https://bit.ly/askasg email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim Twitter, https://twitter.com/RitterIM and Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Links to Individual Episodes: How to Overcome Common Insurance Sales Objections ft. Dan Ford: https://link.chtbl.com/2023DanFord Effective Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG523 Annuities vs. 401(k)s: Examining Differences That Can Matter to Clients: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG506 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG521 FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs MGA vs GA: What's the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG508 Resources: 3 Email Marketing Campaigns Insurance Agents Should Be Sending: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGAgentMethods2 5 Things About Working with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20230512 7 Ways to Get Involved in Your Community: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG453 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents featuring ReminderMedia's Luke Acree and Andrew Saksa: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG448 Agent Survival Guide Podcast Official Site: https://www.ritterim.com/podcast Apps to Make Your Small Business More Efficient: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA034 Best Practices for Training Downline Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG522 College Majors That Work Well In the Insurance Industry: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG516 Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG533 Developing an Agency – Your Guide to Getting Started: https://www.ritterim.com/agency-guide/ Different Types of Annuities Explained: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-the-details-of-annuities/#different-types-of-annuities Empowering Agents Through Technology featuring Aaron Kassover from AgentMethods: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG458 Find your Sales Specialist at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ Fixed Annuities vs. Indexed Annuities: What's the Difference? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG495 How Insurance FMOs Work: https://www.ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/ Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration Understanding Single-Premium Immediate Annuities: https://www.ritterim.com/blog/understanding-single-premium-immediate-annuities/ Understanding the Details of Annuities: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG343 Using a SWOT Analysis to Review Your Insurance Business: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG559 What Are Insurance Hierarchies & How Do They Work? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG517 Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales eBook: https://www.ritterim.com/free-guide/ References: Agent Methods Official Site: https://www.agentmethods.com/ CMS Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/ManagedCareMarketing/FinalPartCMarketingGuidelines CMS Memo [May 10, 2023] Definition of Marketing: https://www.ritterim.com/documents/cms-memos/cms-definition-of-marketing-5-10-23.pdf Medicare Advantage Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-422/subpart-V Part D Communication Requirements: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-423/subpart-V ReminderMedia Official Site: https://remindermedia.com/
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The outspoken entrepreneur discusses his unwavering long-term support for the premier cryptocurrency, and why he thinks all alt-coins are eventually going to zero. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Swan founder and CEO Cory Klippsten is all-in on Bitcoin. Not only does he believe that Bitcoin is poised to reach $1 million by 2030, he also thinks most alt-coins add little to no value and will eventually all go to zero. Accordingly, his company is a massive bet on the future of Bitcoin, from educating people about the world's first crypto and convincing them to eventually self-custody, to making private equity investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, to eventually planning to launch the first US Bitcoin-only trust company to create a safer environment for investors. Here he talks to Unchained about his crypto journey, the likely impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs on crypto adoption and prices, his extreme skepticism about Bitcoin Ordinals, when he first knew Sam Bankman-Fried was a fraud and why he thinks that crypto VCs have done a “massive disservice” to the world.Show highlights | What Swan Bitcoin is, its origin story, and the future trajectory envisioned by CoryCory's journey into crypto, his journalism background, and the shift to a Bitcoin-centric focusHow Cory is navigating discussions with hedge funds, family offices, and insurance companies in anticipation of a Bitcoin spot ETFSwan's Bitcoin-only investment strategiesHow lending and borrowing with Bitcoin is evolvingCory's private equity investments within the Bitcoin ecosystemThe rationale behind Swan launching the first US Bitcoin-only trust companySwan's stance on financial privacy, especially after warning customers that banks might close their accounts if they used mixersCory's reasoning for advising against "trading" the Bitcoin spot ETF launchPredictions on when BTC might reach new all-time highsCory's perspective on Bitcoin Ordinals and their impact on the Bitcoin mempoolThe concerns about decreasing block rewards and the future security of BitcoinWhy Cory was convinced of FTX's fraudulent nature after reviewing the balance sheet that led to SBF's downfallWhy he thinks that VCs have done a "massive disservice” to the worldThank you to our sponsors!Uniswap | Popcorn Network | Arbitrum FoundationGuest | Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan BitcoinLinks | Swan Bitcoin:Fortune: Swan deployed more than $200 million in 2023 building out institutional offerings such as Bitcoin-backed lendingProtos: Some Swan Bitcoin customers lose banking accessCoinDesk: BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust CompanyWSJ: Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionCointelegraph: Swan Bitcoin to terminate customer accounts that use crypto-mixing services Bitcoin ETFs:Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks FTXCoinDesk: Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda's Balance SheetOrdinals:Cory's tweet on Ordinals Unchained:Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market ValueBitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of CongestionBitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About?Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable?Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to BitcoinLearn more:What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Swan founder and CEO Cory Klippsten is all-in on Bitcoin. Not only does he believe that Bitcoin is poised to reach $1 million by 2030, he also thinks most alt-coins add little to no value and will eventually all go to zero. Accordingly, his company is a massive bet on the future of Bitcoin, from educating people about the world's first crypto and convincing them to eventually self-custody, to making private equity investments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, to eventually planning to launch the first US Bitcoin-only trust company to create a safer environment for investors. Here he talks to Unchained about his crypto journey, the likely impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs on crypto adoption and prices, his extreme skepticism about Bitcoin Ordinals, when he first knew Sam Bankman-Fried was a fraud and why he thinks that crypto VCs have done a “massive disservice” to the world. Show highlights: What Swan Bitcoin is, its origin story and the future trajectory envisioned by Cory Cory's journey into crypto, his journalism background and the shift to a Bitcoin-centric focus How Cory is navigating discussions with hedge funds, family offices, and insurance companies in anticipation of a Bitcoin spot ETF Swan's Bitcoin-only investment strategies How lending and borrowing with Bitcoin is evolving Cory's private equity investments within the Bitcoin ecosystem The rationale behind Swan launching the first US Bitcoin-only trust company Swan's stance on financial privacy, especially after warning customers that banks might close their accounts if they used mixers Cory's reasoning for advising against "trading" the Bitcoin spot ETF launch Predictions on when BTC might reach new all-time highs Cory's perspective on Bitcoin Ordinals and their impact on the Bitcoin mempool The concerns about decreasing block rewards and the future security of Bitcoin Why Cory was convinced of FTX's fraudulent nature after reviewing the balance sheet that led to SBF's downfall Why he thinks that VCs have done a "massive disservice” to the world Thank you to our sponsors! Uniswap Popcorn Network Arbitrum Foundation Guest: Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin Links: Swan Bitcoin: Fortune: Swan deployed more than $200 million in 2023 building out institutional offerings such as Bitcoin-backed lending Protos: Some Swan Bitcoin customers lose banking access CoinDesk: BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company WSJ: Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Files for Bankruptcy Protection Decrypt: Swan, Coinbits Disclose Prime Trust Ties as Fallout Continues Cointelegraph: Swan Bitcoin to terminate customer accounts that use crypto-mixing services Bitcoin ETFs: Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Unchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks FTX CoinDesk: Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda's Balance Sheet Ordinals: Cory's tweet on Ordinals Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market Value Bitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of Congestion Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable? Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to Bitcoin Learn more: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we're doing well, how we can improve, what you'd like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much! The long-awaited approval of a spot bitcoin ETF looks to be mere weeks away, and Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart joins Unchained to discuss the final issues and considerations, especially the battle over whether the new funds will feature in-kind vs. cash creation and redemptions, which appears to be one of the last main sticking points in negotiations between the SEC and fund companies. He also discusses the specific impact of an ETF approval on Grayscale, which runs the $26.6 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and why he thinks the SEC has thrown in the towel on trying to classify Ethereum as a security. Show highlights: Why James views the multitude of potential issuers meeting with the SEC as a positive sign for the future of ETFs When James anticipates the ETFs will actually be listed on exchanges, which differs from their approval dates The crucial differences between in-kind versus cash creation and redemptions in ETFs and their impact on market dynamics How the choice of in-kind or cash creation and redemptions influences the overall cost structure of these financial products Whether the current actions of ETF issuers suggest a "bending the knee" approach to the SEC's preference for cash creations and redemptions How the selected ETF model will specifically impact Grayscale and the future of its GBTC offering The potential strategies behind BlackRock's private trust, especially in terms of integrating its Bitcoin holdings into its prospective ETF Why James holds a more cautious outlook for the approval of an Ethereum spot ETF compared to his confidence in Bitcoin ETFs Thank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation Popcorn Network Uniswap Guest James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Previous appearances on Unchained: Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Links Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Unchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks Understanding the ETF creation and redemption mechanism Nate Geraci's tweet on in-kind/cash James comments “the people want in-kind” James: “I think everyone is gonna have to bend the knee to cash creates and redeems.” Eric Balchunas suggests the SEC is only letting cash-create ETFs launch initially Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart explains why it seems the SEC prefers cash vs. in-kind creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, and why this choice would negatively impact Grayscale. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we're doing well, how we can improve, what you'd like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much!The long-awaited approval of a spot bitcoin ETF looks to be mere weeks away, and Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart joins Unchained to discuss the final issues and considerations, especially the battle over whether the new funds will feature in-kind vs. cash creation and redemptions, which appears to be one of the last main sticking points in negotiations between the SEC and fund companies. He also discusses the specific impact of an ETF approval on Grayscale, which runs the $26.6 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and why he thinks the SEC has thrown in the towel on trying to classify Ethereum as a security. Show highlights: | Why James views the multitude of potential issuers meeting with the SEC as a positive sign for the future of ETFsWhen James anticipates the ETFs will actually be listed on exchanges, which differs from their approval datesThe crucial differences between in-kind versus cash creation and redemptions in ETFs and their impact on market dynamicsHow the choice of in-kind or cash creation and redemptions influences the overall cost structure of these financial productsWhether the current actions of ETF issuers suggest a "bending the knee" approach to the SEC's preference for cash creations and redemptionsHow the selected ETF model will specifically impact Grayscale and the future of its GBTC offeringThe potential strategies behind BlackRock's private trust, especially in terms of integrating its Bitcoin holdings into its prospective ETFWhy James holds a more cautious outlook for the approval of an Ethereum spot ETF compared to his confidence in Bitcoin ETFsThank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn Network | UniswapGuest | James Seyffart, Research analyst at Bloomberg IntelligencePrevious appearances on Unchained:Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Links | Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?BlackRock Updates Bitcoin ETF Filing to Make Access Easier for Wall Street Banks Understanding the ETF creation and redemption mechanismNate Geraci's tweet on in-kind/cashJames comments “the people want in-kind”James: “I think everyone is gonna have to bend the knee to cash creates and redeems.”Eric Balchunas suggests the SEC is only letting cash-create ETFs launch initiallyUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The likely impending approval of spot bitcoin ETFs has already sparked a major rally in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but will the bull run continue once the funds are up and running? On this episode of Unchained, the founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor, Raoul Pal, describes why a spot bitcoin ETF is such a significant development, likening it to a free trade agreement with the traditional financial world. He also discusses what effect a spot Ether ETF is likely to have on Ether prices, the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana, the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens and why 2024 is likely to be a very good year for crypto and the economy as a whole. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: How Pal sees crypto as creating a new parallel financial system that a spot Bitcoin ETF will soon offer entrée to what he believes will be the key catalysts for the upcoming bull market in crypto why Raoul is predicting a "very strong 2024" for the crypto market, including his outlook for the price of Bitcoin how he thinks investors and institutions will respond to the potential launch of an ETH spot ETF why Raoul is bullish on both Ethereum and Solana what developments in the Solana ecosystem are making Raoul particularly optimistic which network Raoul expects to emerge as the winner in the blockchain space why he views BRC-20s and Ordinals inscriptions as positive developments for Bitcoin Thank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation Phemex Popcorn Network Guest Raoul Pal, cofounder and CEO of Real Vision Links Bitcoin ETF and markets: Unchained: Bitcoin Surges Past $40,000 for First Time Since April 2022 Signs Increasingly Point to January Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications 77% of Financial Advisors Are Waiting for a Spot Bitcoin ETF to Offer Their Clients How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Learn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Ordinals and BRC-20s Unchained: Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market Value Bitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of Congestion Bitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About? Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable? Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to Bitcoin Learn more: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin Ordinal Solana vs. ETH Unchained: Anatoly Yakovenko on Solana's Astounding Recovery and Its Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pal describes the likely scenarios for where Bitcoin's price goes next year, and also discusses the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana and the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens. The likely impending approval of spot bitcoin ETFs has already sparked a major rally in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but will the bull run continue once the funds are up and running? On this episode of Unchained, the founder and CEO of Global Macro Investor, Raoul Pal, describes why a spot bitcoin ETF is such a significant development, likening it to a free trade agreement with the traditional financial world. He also discusses what effect a spot Ether ETF is likely to have on Ether prices, the relative merits of Ether vs. Solana, the usefulness of BRC-20 tokens and why 2024 is likely to be a very good year for crypto and the economy as a whole. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How Pal sees crypto as creating a new parallel financial system that a spot Bitcoin ETF will soon offer entrée to What he believes will be the key catalysts for the upcoming bull market in cryptoWhy Raoul is predicting a "very strong 2024" for the crypto market, including his outlook for the price of BitcoinHow he thinks investors and institutions will respond to the potential launch of an ETH spot ETFWhy Raoul is bullish on both Ethereum and SolanaWhat developments in the Solana ecosystem are making Raoul particularly optimisticWhich network Raoul expects to emerge as the winner in the blockchain spaceWhy he views BRC-20s and Ordinals inscriptions as positive developments for BitcoinThank you to our sponsors! Arbitrum Foundation | Phemex | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Raoul Pal, cofounder and CEO of Real VisionLinks | Bitcoin ETF and markets: Unchained: Bitcoin Surges Past $40,000 for First Time Since April 2022Signs Increasingly Point to January Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications77% of Financial Advisors Are Waiting for a Spot Bitcoin ETF to Offer Their ClientsHow Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The ‘Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFLearn more: Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?Ordinals and BRC-20sUnchained: Bitcoin Ordinals-Related Token ORDI Passes $1 Billion in Market ValueBitcoin Mempool Reaches Record Levels of CongestionBitcoin Ordinal NFTs Are Hot and Getting Hotter. What's the Hype About?Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable?Why All 10,000 OnChainMonkey NFTs Will Move From Ethereum to BitcoinLearn more: What Are BRC-20 Tokens? What Are ORC-20 Tokens? How to Create a Bitcoin OrdinalSolana vs. ETHUnchained: Anatoly Yakovenko on Solana's Astounding Recovery and Its Future PlansUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Financial advisors in the US control $8 trillion in assets. Here's why 77% are waiting for spot Bitcoin ETFs.According to surveys of financial advisors, only 12% are currently recommending that clients invest in Bitcoin, while 47% of advisors personally own Bitcoin and a whopping 77% say they are waiting for a spot Bitcoin ETF to become available so they can offer it to their clients. On this episode of Unchained, Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals and author of “The Truth About Crypto,” explains how this should all lead to high demand once the first spot Bitcoin ETFs become available, although it will take some time for them to allocate. Edelman also discusses how FTX's implosion impacted advisor perceptions of crypto, why investors have not been that excited by crypto futures ETFs, and which Bitcoin ETF issuers he believes are likely to be the big winners.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | How regulatory confusion keeps financial advisors away from recommending Bitcoin to their clientsHow the collapse of FTX affected financial advisors' interest in crypto, according to RicHow the knowledge level of financial advisors about Bitcoin is "extraordinarily low"Why 77% of investment advisors are willing to buy a spot Bitcoin ETFWhy there wasn't a huge interest from advisors after the launch of Bitcoin futures ETFsThe percentage of client portfolios that he expects they will allocate to BTCWhy Ric thinks there won't be huge inflows immediately after the approval of spot BTC ETFsHow financial advisors will decide whose ETF to buy, among the 12 potential issuersWhy he believes spot Ethereum ETFs have great growth potentialWhy he thinks tokenization might be the "next big thing" that will increase institutional activityTake the Unchained 2023 survey!Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we're doing well, how we can improve, what you'd like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much!Thank you to our sponsors! LayerZero | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Ric Edelman, Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial ProfessionalsPrevious appearance on Unchained: Financial Advisors Control $5 Trillion in Investor Wealth. Are They Buying Bitcoin?Links | Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs:How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One ProjectionWhy a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: BlackRock Files for Spot Ethereum ETFThe Bitcoin ETF Is a Double-Edged SwordBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
According to surveys of financial advisors, only 12% are currently recommending that clients invest in Bitcoin, while 47% of advisors personally own Bitcoin and a whopping 77% say they are waiting for a spot Bitcoin ETF to become available so they can offer it to their clients. On this episode of Unchained, Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals and author of “The Truth About Crypto,” explains how this should all lead to high demand once the first spot Bitcoin ETFs become available, although it will take some time for them to allocate. Edelman also discusses how FTX's implosion impacted advisor perceptions of crypto, why investors have not been that excited by crypto futures ETFs, and which Bitcoin ETF issuers he believes are likely to be the big winners. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: how regulatory confusion keeps financial advisors away from recommending Bitcoin to their clients how the collapse of FTX affected financial advisors' interest in crypto, according to Ric how the knowledge level of financial advisors about Bitcoin is "extraordinarily low" why 77% of investment advisors are willing to buy a spot Bitcoin ETF why there wasn't a huge interest from advisors after the launch of Bitcoin futures ETFs the percentage of client portfolios that he expects they will allocate to BTC why Ric thinks there won't be huge inflows immediately after the approval of spot BTC ETFs how financial advisors will decide whose ETF to buy, among the 12 potential issuers why he believes spot Ethereum ETFs have great growth potential why he thinks tokenization might be the "next big thing" that will increase institutional activity Take the Unchained 2023 survey! Unchained is doing its annual survey. Let us know what we're doing well, how we can improve, what you'd like to see more of, and generally, how we can serve you better. The survey also helps us find sponsors whose products and services would appeal to you. Plus, participating gives you an opportunity to win Unchained merch! Five randomly selected respondents will receive one free Unchained t-shirt or mug — your choice. Click here to participate. Thanks so much! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/unchained2023 Thank you to our sponsors! LayerZero Popcorn Network Guest: Ric Edelman, Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals Previous appearance on Unchained: Financial Advisors Control $5 Trillion in Investor Wealth. Are They Buying Bitcoin? Links Previous coverage on spot Bitcoin ETFs: How Much Money Will Flow Into Bitcoin ETFs? Here's One Projection Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Unchained: BlackRock Files for Spot Ethereum ETF The Bitcoin ETF Is a Double-Edged Sword Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The market is flooded with claims of miracle weight loss pills and injections. But which of these medications hold up under scrutiny? In this episode, Mike discusses the science behind 7 prominent weight loss drugs, providing clarity on their effectiveness, potential side effects, and more. Timestamps: 0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! 0:40 - What Are Weight Loss Drugs, How Do They Work, and Why Are They Popular? 6:57 - What Is Orlistat and How Is It Used? 9:54 - How Effective Is Orlistat in Aiding Weight Loss? 12:32 - What Should You Know About Semaglutide? 14:41 - Are There Any Risks or Concerns with Using Semaglutide? 17:35 - Our Biggest Sale of the Year! Save 50% during our Black Friday Sale! https://buylegion.com/ 19:47 - How Does Phentermine Work for Weight Loss? 24:05 - What Is Plenity and What Benefits Does It Offer? 27:56 - What Are the Potential Side Effects of Plenity? 28:21 - How Does Liraglutide Function in Weight Loss? 30:34 - What Are the Side Effects and Risks of Liraglutide? 30:53 - What Is Naltrexone Bupropion and How Is It Used? 32:07 - Are There Side Effects or Risks with Naltrexone/Bupropion? 33:56 - How Does Tirzepatide Aid in Weight Loss? 35:27 - If I Stop Taking Weight Loss Medications, Will I Regain the Lost Weight? Mentioned on the Show: Our Biggest Sale of the Year Is Here! Save 50% during our Black Friday Sale. Go to https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to get double reward points!
In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billion in the first year following the potential approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of multiple applications the agency is considering. Thorn called the availability of this product significant because it will give financial advisors and wealth managers accessibility to digital assets in a way that will be acceptable to clients seeking exposure to crypto. He also believes approval of a spot BTC ETF could occur this year before the holidays, and draws comparisons between bitcoin and gold as investment products. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: why Alex believes this is a significant moment for Bitcoin how, in Bitcoin, retail had access to this asset before institutions why Alex expects the spot Bitcoin ETF approved this year what the capital inflows Galaxy expects to be in the first years and how they arrived at those numbers whether the addressable market will increase significantly for Bitcoin what will be the average percentage of assets adding BTC exposure why Alex compares Bitcoin to gold, and what he learned after comparing both types of assets how much the price of Bitcoin will increase after the first year of the ETF approval, according to Galaxy's report how the several spot Bitcoin ETFs will be differentiated Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Arbitrum Foundation Popcorn Network Guest Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Links Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs: Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF The Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Unchained: Bitcoin Soars Past $35,000 Amid Spot ETF Optimism Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets 12 spot bitcoin ETFs in consideration by the SEC Galaxy: Sizing the Market for a Bitcoin ETF Alex's thread drawing out highlights from the report Alex's thread on the potential for a “gamma squeeze” CoinShares Digital Asset Funds Flow Weekly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, sees inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs reaching more than $14 billion in the first year after a potential SEC approval and the price of bitcoin spiking to $47,000. He also sees approval of these products possibly occurring this year. In a recent report, Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy, predicted that inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs would rise above $14 billion in the first year following the potential approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission of multiple applications the agency is considering. Thorn called the availability of this product significant because it will give financial advisors and wealth managers accessibility to digital assets in a way that will be acceptable to clients seeking exposure to crypto. He also believes approval of a spot BTC ETF could occur this year before the holidays and draws comparisons between Bitcoin and gold as investment products. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Show highlights | Why Alex believes this is a significant moment for BitcoinHow, in Bitcoin, retail had access to this asset before institutionsWhy Alex expected the spot Bitcoin ETF approved this yearWhat the capital inflows Galaxy expects to be in the first years and how they arrive at those numbers Whether the addressable market will increase significantly for BitcoinWhat will be the average percentage of assets adding BTC exposureWhy Alex compares Bitcoin to gold, and what he learned after comparing both types of assetsHow much the price of Bitcoin will increase after the first year of the ETF approval, according to Galaxy's reportHow the several spot Bitcoin ETFs will be differentiated Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com | Arbitrum Foundation | Popcorn NetworkGuest | Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at GalaxyLinks | Previous coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs:Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETFThe Chopping Block: Are We Back? The 'Low IQ' Response to the Potential Spot Bitcoin ETFUnchained: Bitcoin Soars Past $35,000 Amid Spot ETF OptimismBitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work?CoinDesk: BlackRock Bitcoin ETF in August Got on DTCC Site That Just Belatedly Moved Markets12 spot bitcoin ETFs in consideration by the SECGalaxy: Sizing the Market for a Bitcoin ETFAlex's thread drawing out highlights from the reportAlex's thread on the potential for a “gamma squeeze”CoinShares Digital Asset Funds Flow Weekly-Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news. This week, the four discuss Bitcoin's price surge over the past week amid growing optimism that a spot BTC exchange traded fund would win regulatory approval, an erroneous Wall Street Journal story about crypto funding to the terrorist group Hamas and AI and crypto illiteracy among leading U.S. lawmakers. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: the reasons why the price of Bitcoin has gone up so much in the last week whether Bitcoin is decoupling from the traditional stock and equity markets why Robert is convinced that Bitcoin pumped this much due to the BlackRock ETF news what an ETF is and why it could be a big deal for Bitcoin whether the analogy to the gold ETFs works for Bitcoin how an inaccurate report from the Wall Street Journal about Hamas' usage of crypto sparked so much criticism within the crypto community why that crypto is not a good venue for illicit financing how the US political class is 'illiterate' about AI and crypto, according to Tarun Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Robert Leshner, founder of Compound Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Disclosures Links Recent coverage of Unchained on spot Bitcoin ETFs: Why a Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Probably Launch No Later Than January 10 Why It Looks Like BlackRock Could Win America's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin ETFs Unchained: Bitcoin Soars Past $35,000 Amid Spot ETF Optimism Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? South China Morning Post: China's stock market fund outflows add to biggest capital flight since 2016: Goldman Regulation: Reuters: US lawmakers urge White House crack down on Hamas use of crypto after Israel attack Forbes: Elizabeth Warren Is Building An ‘Anti-Crypto Army'—Feeding Serious U.S. Bitcoin Ban Warnings WSJ: Hamas Militants Behind Israel Attack Raised Millions in Crypto Cryptoslate: Crypto community accuses WSJ of exaggerating Hamas crypto funding by 99% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Derek Drake is the CEO and Head Farmer of Ditto Foods, a Chicago-based hydroponic company that provides produce and farming education. His mission is to provide food and resources to underprivileged communities. Did you know that a 320 square-foot shipping container of hydroponics can replace 3 ACRES' worth of traditional farming? Is it possible we can build more effective, sustainable food production? Today I welcome Derek Drake, the CEO and Head Farmer of Ditto Foods, to the podcast. In this episode, Derek shares how he pivoted from the hospitality industry to becoming the business owner of a thriving hydroponic business. We discuss the significance of eating healthy local food and making a positive impact on your community. Listen to this episode now to be inspired by Derek's story and business mission. In This Episode, You'll Learn:What Are Hydroponics and How Do They Work?How Hydroponics Are Sustainable Alternative to Traditional FarmingDerek's Inspiring Entrepreneurial Story Find More of Derek Drake Here:www.dittofoods.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ditto_foods/ Full Episode Timestamps:0:00:41 How Derek Drake Got Into Hydroponics During the Pandemic0:08:57 Why Grow Produce With Hydroponics?0:10:16 How Much Does Derek's Hydroponics Grow?0:15:29 What Are Hydroponics? How Does It Work?0:19:19 What Does Derek Grow With Hydroponics?0:20:48 Plant Growth Stages in Hydroponics0:22:29 What Is Derek's Product Cycle And Who Does He Sell To?0:24:07 Derek's Efforts In Teaching, Sharing, And Spreading Info on Hydroponics0:26:43 What Are The Expenses With Doing Hydroponics?0:30:30 What's The Best Way to Pick/Harvest Herbs?0:33:05 Derek's Vision for His Business and Its Impact
How can your health expenses actually put money back in your pocket come tax season? We take a deep dive into a topic many of us often shy away from; Health. Today's episode is about how health intersects with your wallet. Specifically, how you can leverage health-related expenses to save on your taxes. We dive into self-employed health insurance, tax strategies for high medical costs, employee health options, and health savings accounts. Whether you're self-employed, running an S corporation, or simply an individual trying to navigate the complex landscape of health-related deductions, today's episode promises insights that could potentially save you money!Don't Forget! As part of our Tax Minimization Program, we have a full section on how to go about Health Related Tax Deductions [00:25] Determining the Health Insurance Deduction Based on Your BusinessDifferences between health insurance and medical sharing plans.Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLCS Corporation OwnerIf you have non-owner employees and provide health insurance benefits, you will get a deduction for your costs for them too[06:03] Business Owners With No Employees + High Medical CostsUtilize a Section 105 Plan to turn personal medical expenses into a business deduction.[09:05] Health Benefit Options Available For Small Businesses With Employees Check our blog What Health Benefit Options are Available for Small Businesses With Employees?Options available: Group Health InsuranceIncrease Wages to Cover Costs (Taxable)Setup an HRA or QSEHRAFor small businesses with 25 or fewer employees, we recommend the QSEHRA option[12:54] What Is An HSA and How Do They Work?Read our article diving into the HSA: What Is An HSA and How Do They Work?You get a tax deduction for the funds you contribute into an HSA.Withdrawals are tax-free if used for qualified medical expenses.Interest or earnings within the HSA are NOT taxed.[18:45] What Is An HSA and How Do They Work?As year-end approaches, our goal is to guide you through strategies to ensure you pay the least amount in taxes for 2023 legally!Start planning and implementing now to get deductions in 2023.Key Quotes“I recommend everybody, business owner or not, if you have a high deductible health plan and you qualify, you should be maxing out a health savings account in HSA." – Mike Jesowshek, CPA“We have a lot of S Corp owners that don't think about this. They skip this process and just try to take it out on Schedule 1. The IRS could come back and disallow that.' – Mike Jesowshek, CPA“When I first started my business, it was tough to bring on employees because I didn't know how to handle the health insurance piece. I always thought it was complex, and super expensive. I learned about this idea of a QSEHRA, which is a great option where I didn't have to worry about a group plan.” – Mike Jesowshek, CPA“I would hate to see small business owners avoiding growing their business or avoiding bringing on employees for the fact of health insurance when there is an option that is relatively easy, not as complex, and potentially could save you some money as well.” – Mike Jesowshek, CPA______Podcast Host: Mike Jesowshek, CPA - Founder and Host of Small Business Tax Savings PodcastJoin Our Tax Minimization Program: htt
Welcome back to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast. Antihistamines are mentioned heavily within the allergy community. Whether you're allergic to pollen, cats, dogs, or even mold, you may have been recommended by your physician or allergist to consider antihistamines. However, have you ever wondered what antihistamines are, how antihistamines work, and the impact antihistamines have on your body? In today's episode, we discuss what are antihistamines, what symptoms do antihistamines typically treat, the different types of antihistamines, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about antihistamines and why certain antihistamines may make some people feel drowsy and tired. Allergy News Article: Childhood allergies, from skin to lungs, could start in the gut: study - https://cutt.ly/8wln8LyF Episodes Mentioned in Today's Show: Allergy 101: What is an Allergy and The Effect Allergies Have on the Immune System Episode - https://cutt.ly/4wlmFw7O What is Histamine Intolerance? Episode - https://cutt.ly/bwln3Ybz What is the Difference Between Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Sinusitis? Episode - https://cutt.ly/JZWlKHe Additional Resources: What is Inflammation and its Role with Allergies? Episode: https://cutt.ly/uCgfZdP What are Antihistamines and How Do They Work? - https://cutt.ly/Bwln249p Antihistamines for allergies - https://cutt.ly/lwln9EMb 3 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: Subscribe to the Oh My Allergies! Podcast Rate and Review (just by tapping stars on Apple Podcast ★★★★★) Share the Oh My Allergies! Podcast with everyone you know and don't know! JOIN THE OMA SQUAD: Podcast Instagram: https://cutt.ly/9JskuX5 Follow Valencia on Instagram: https://cutt.ly/qAme3Rw Business Inquiries: ohmyallergies@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oh-my-allergies/message
This week's emphatic ruling in favor of Grayscale in its suit against the SEC to convert its massive bitcoin trust into an ETF generated plenty of hopium among the bitcoin faithful that a spot bitcoin ETF will get approved soon and open a flood of investment in bitcoin. What are the odds of that truly happening now, though, and if it did, how much additional money could wind up being invested in bitcoin as a result? Also, which companies' applications would get approved first and how would the various products compete with one other? Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas separates the hype from the reality in answering these questions and more. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: why Bloomberg increased the likelihood of a Bitcoin ETF being approved this year from 50% to 75% how the ruling exceeded the expectations of the legal analysts at Bloomberg why it's important that the ruling was a bipartisan decision whether, from a legal perspective, it's "weird" to deny a spot ETF but approve a futures one how a spot Bitcoin ETF would act as a bridge for Baby boomers to invest in crypto what the two most likely SEC responses to the ruling are what the likely timelines for an SEC spot Bitcoin ETF approval or disapproval would be whether Gary Gensler's agency will approve Ethereum futures ETFs in the U.S. why BlackRock's and Fidelity's ETFs are more likely to be approved first, according to Eric how the different ETFs would compete in the market why spot Bitcoin ETFs pose a serious threat to crypto exchanges' businesses Eric's estimate of how much additional money would pour into Bitcoin if a spot Bitcoin ETF is approved Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Arbitrum Foundation Thales DAO Toku Guest Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence Links Previous coverage of Unchained on Grayscale and ETFs: Why Grayscale Is Suing the SEC Over Its Denial of a Bitcoin ETF Bitwise's Latest Plans to Get a Bitcoin ETF Approved DCG's Dilemma: Should It Sell Its GBTC Holdings to Repay Gemini? Gemini vs. DCG Is Heating Up. Could Gemini Force Genesis Into Bankruptcy? ‘The Last Big Whale': Why the Crypto Contagion of 2022 Eventually Hit Genesis Unchained: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC Over Denial of Bid to Convert GBTC Into a Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra, chop it up about the latest news. This week, the gang goes in depth with Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal to discuss Grayscale's win in its court case against the SEC, Coinbase's ongoing dust-up with the SEC, the onerous new crypto reporting regulations proposed by the U.S. Treasury, and the unsettling legal arguments behind the government crackdown on Tornado Cash. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: why Paul considers the court ruling in favor of Grayscale in its case against the SEC “nothing short of monumental” how much it actually matters if a spot Bitcoin ETF gets approved what options the SEC has now to pursue its position why BlackRock may have applied for its spot Bitcoin ETF when it did how the SEC 'changed its tune' and went from approving Coinbase's S1 to suing them in a federal court, according to Paul how the collapse of FTX may have affected the SEC's view of Coinbase why Coinbase has decided to wage its battle against the SEC so publicly when Paul expects a final decision to be made on the SEC's lawsuit against Coinbase what Paul would do to regulate the digital asset industry if he were Gary Gensler whether the Treasury Department's extensive proposed reporting regulations mean the crypto industry is “screwed” why Paul believes that the government's crackdown on Tornado Cash is "dead wrong on the law" Hosts Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures Guest: Paul Grewal, chief legal officer of Coinbase Previous appearances on Unchained: Just a Coincidence? Coinbase and Polygon Lawyers See Bad Omens in SEC Crackdown Coinbase's Top Lawyer Calls SEC Wells Notice a ‘Massive Overreach' Disclosures Links Unchained: Grayscale Wins Lawsuit Against SEC Over Denial of Bid to Convert GBTC Into a Bitcoin ETF SEC Issues Coinbase a Wells Notice Tornado Cash Cofounder Arrested, Another Sanctioned by U.S. Government Bitcoin ETFs Explained: What Are They & How Do They Work? Coinbase: We asked the SEC for reasonable crypto rules for Americans. We got legal threats instead. TechCrunch: SEC settles first NFT enforcement case, fines LA media company $6M The Block: Treasury, IRS release proposed crypto tax reporting rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of the Real Physician Reacts series, we're examining and comparing the newest weight loss drugs on the market: Mounjaro and Wegovy. As these drugs become more prevalent, understanding their mechanisms, effectiveness, and side effects is crucial for informed healthcare decisions. Click here to watch the full episode... Here's what we'll discuss in the video: 1. What Kind of Drugs Are They?: We'll define Mounjaro and Wegovy, highlighting their pharmaceutical properties and what makes them unique. 2. How Do They Work?: We'll discuss the mechanisms of action for these drugs and how they contribute to weight loss. 3. Effectiveness and Clinical Indications: We'll delve into the clinical trials and research data regarding how well these drugs work, who should use them, and what conditions they treat. 4. Side Effects and Risks: We'll explore the possible side effects of these drugs, including the rare but serious complication known as “stomach paralysis.” 5. Cost of Drugs: We'll cover the market price of these drugs, helping you understand the financial aspect of these treatments. LINKS: Journal Article About Mounjaro Journal Article About Wegovy Let's Connect: Youtube Instagram TikTok Lunch and Learn Patreon Family
It's in the name: mint.fun. Co-founder Luke Miles joins the show to talk about his platform's efforts to make NFTs more discoverable, accessible and fun. He also shares his on-the-ground perspectives on emerging trends in the NFT space – everything from Bitcoin Ordinals to the rise of Ethereum L2s as NFT hot spots. With last cycle's NFT mania in the rearview, what's next? Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights: what mint.fun is and what problems it solves for NFT users how it is different from popular NFT marketplaces such as OpenSea and Blur why mint.fun is also launching on Ethereum layer 2s Luke's thoughts on the current state of the NFT market why the narrative has shifted from PFP projects delivering a roadmap to the ‘single creator narrative' the difference between open-edition mints and limited editions why NFTs on layer 2s are “about to have a moment,” according to Luke whether mint.fun will launch on other blockchains what Luke thinks of Ordinals and the BRC-20 mania Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Stader Labs Guest Luke Miles, CEO of mint.fun Links Dune dashboard Fundrop Recent coverage on BRC-20s: Bitcoin's BRC-20 Mania: Is It Sustainable? Unchained: What Is NFT Farming? A Beginner's Guide Music NFTs: What Are They & How Do They Work? A Guide to Yuga Labs: The Most Important NFT Company Exploring the NFT blue chips What Is an NFT Marketplace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we answer emails from Pete, MyContactInfo and Jenzo. We discuss leveraged funds, a paper about holding them longer term and optimal leverage, analyzing leveraged portfolios, meta-concepts of retirement portfolio planning and how to separate the critical components of a withdrawal strategy (the dogs) from various management techniques, labeling methods and mental accounting (the tails), and last year's scare paper about hyper-low safe withdrawal rates of poorly constructed international portfolios.Links: Leveraged Portfolios Article/Paper: Double-Digit Numerics - Articles - The Big Myth about Leveraged ETFs (ddnum.com)Sample Optimized Portfolios Article: What Is a Leveraged ETF and How Do They Work? (optimizedportfolio.com)Analysis of UPRO vs S&P: https://tinyurl.com/me4c2xj9Analysis of TNA vs. IWM: Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)Analysis of TMF vs. TLT: Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)Portfolio Charts Risk/Reward Calculator: RISK AND RETURN – Portfolio ChartsPortfolio Visualizer Efficient Frontier Tool: Efficient Frontier (portfoliovisualizer.com)Bond Funds vs. Bond Ladders: Owning Individual Bonds vs. Owning a Bond Fund - A Wealth of Common SenseLow Safe Withdrawal Rate Paper: delivery.php (ssrn.com)Support the show
Dave Ramsey & Jade Warshaw answer your questions and discuss: "Should I claim all my kids on my taxes?" How much you need in savings, 7 tips for first-time home buyers, from the blog: Tips for First-Time Home Buyers, "Should we do an interest rate buy down?" from the blog: What Are Mortgage Points and How Do They Work? "How much of my inheritance do I owe my sister?" AKA why you should always have a will! Support Our Sponsor: DreamCloud PODS Moving & Storage Zander Insurance Have a question for the show? Call 888-825-5225 Weekdays from 2-5pm ET Want a plan for your money? Take our FREE 3 minute assessment: https://bit.ly/3nInETX Listen to all The Ramsey Network podcasts: https://bit.ly/3GxiXm6 Learn more about your ad choices. https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy