Token Watchers
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsExploring the nexus of capital, technology, policy, economics, and regulation, Token Watchers podcast takes the deep dive into seismic shift taking place as digital transformation is now the only way smart leaders and organizations will survive.
Along with expert guests, Token Watchers host, Michael Hiles, explores the impact of global events, policy, and technology on finance, capital markets as we pave the way towards the next economy.
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#32 Victoria Guida, Financial Services Reporter at Politico
February 03, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by Victoria Guida, Financial Services Reporter at Politico in Washington D.C., where she covers monetary policy and regulatory news in the banking sector, with a particular focus on the Federal Reserve, FDIC and OCC. In this session, they cover the latest in legal policy smoke signals from the new Biden administration. In particular, the implications of the GameStop GME and Robinhood, trading broker situation with organized retail investors taking on Wall Str...
#31 David Hunter, Chief Macro Strategist at Contrarian Macro Advisors
January 11, 2021 13:59 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBJonathan and Michael hang out with David Hunter, famed contrarian macro strategist to discuss the current macro economy, policy, and debt. ABOUT DAVID HUNTER David is an investment professional with 25 years of investment management experience and 20 years as a sell-side strategist with strong expertise in macroeconomic analysis and portfolio management. His strong macro capabilities combined with a contrarian philosophy have allowed him to forecast economic cycles and spot market trends w...
#30 George Selgin, Cato Institute Senior Fellow & Director of Center for Monetary & Financial Alternatives
November 12, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by George Selgin. The discussion focuses on what is money vs. currency, considerations for monetary policy, Bitcoin, and Central Bank Digital Currencies. ABOUT GEORGE SELGIN George Selgin is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute and Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Georgia. His research covers a broad range of topics within the field of monetary economics, including monetary...
#29 Louis Curran, Global FX Trader & Strategic Advisor JST Capital in "Will the global digital currency cold war go hot?"
November 05, 2020 17:54 - 1 hour - 83 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by Louis Curran, global finance specialist, FX trader, and currency strategist. This is a whopper of an episode -- literally a massive brain dump (more than usual) discussing the global currency market and monetary battle lines from an international perspective. Louis has a unique perspective and brings in-depth experience and insight. ABOUT LOUIS CURRAN Louis joined JST Capital in October 2018 and is responsible for Business development, primarily in Asia b...
#28 Hester Peirce, SEC Commissioner in "The Evolution of Securities Regulation in the U.S."
November 03, 2020 13:51 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBSecurities & Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce joins Jonathan and Michael to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to the evolution of securities regulation in the United States. Topics include the most recent vote to amend the rules around capital formation and crowdfunding projects to facilitate better outcomes for U.S.-based businesses trying to raise funding and grow. Also discussed were topics such as the recent ATS no-action letter and secondary market considerations for digitized ...
#27 Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever in "Back at it, firing up the engine again!"
October 27, 2020 15:42 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAfter a bit of a hiatus, Michael & Jonathan are back at it discussing recent events like Michael testifying in front of the House Committee for Small Business with a ruptured appendix and nearly kicking the bucket afterwards, the SBA & the PPP, the continuing evolution of digital assets & banking, Bitcoin's recent run up, and upcoming guests. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO JOE STRECKER Joe is a radio producer for iHeart Media who does podcast production as well. We've hired him to be our post produc...
#26 Luke Gromen, CFA in "The politics of currency economics"
August 20, 2020 06:32 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBJonathan & Michael host Luke Gromen, CFA, for a deep chat about our debt-based currency vs. asset-based currency like our pre-1971 gold standard. Luke is an investor and wealth manager who shares his thoughts about the politics of currency, the sustainability of our national debt, the China One Belt, One Road initiative, and much more! ABOUT LUKE GROMEN Luke Gromen began his career in the mid-1990s in the Research Department at Midwest Research before moving over to institutional equity s...
#25 Alex Nascimento, Economics Professor at UCLA in "Can Blockchain Tech Get Us Off The Debt For Money Cycle?"
August 16, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by UCLA economics professor Alex Nascimento, to discuss blockchain technology, the concept of a digital dollar, and whether we can use the tech to shift our monetary policy to get off of the debt-backed currency system. ABOUT ALEX NASCIMENTO Alex Nascimento, MA, MBA is an author and faculty member and Co-founder of Blockchain at UCLA where he lectures on Blockchain Business Applications and Security Tokens in addition to his role of Managing Director of 7CC ...
#24 U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup in "Relying on your adversary isn't a winning strategy"
August 04, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by U.S. Representative Brad Wenstrup. He has represented Ohio's 2nd congressional district since 2013. He is also a U.S. Army Reserve officer and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. As a member of both the Ways and Means and Intelligence Committees, he has a solid understanding of the current domestic and foreign policy playing field. In this episode, Congressman Wenstrup discusses the differences between the proposed HEALS Act (McConnell bill) vs. the HEROES Ac...
#23 Christopher Cruden, International Currency Trader in "Currency vs. Gold vs. Bitcoin - What is money anyway?"
June 18, 2020 12:35 - 58 minutes - 81 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by Christopher Cruden, manager of Insch Kintore. Mr. Cruden is one of the leading international FX currency traders who brings over 40 years of currency and currency trading experience.. ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CRUDEN Mr. Cruden began his business career in South Africa as a gold analyst in 1980. In 1983 he joined Dean Witter, Reynolds Inc. in New York and became involved with the nascent Managed Future Industry and the Alternative Investment Industry. In 1988 he be...
#23 Christopher Cruden, International Currency Trader in "Currency vs. Gold vs. Bitcoin - What is money anyway?
June 18, 2020 12:35 - 58 minutes - 81 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by Christopher Cruden, manager of Insch Kintore. Mr. Cruden is one of the leading international FX currency traders who brings over 40 years of currency and currency trading experience.. ABOUT CHRISTOPHER CRUDEN Mr. Cruden began his business career in South Africa as a gold analyst in 1980. In 1983 he joined Dean Witter, Reynolds Inc. in New York and became involved with the nascent Managed Future Industry and the Alternative Investment Industry. In 1988 he be...
#22 Drew Hinkes, Attorney, NYU Professor, Tech Futurist in "Central Bank Digital Currency Policy and Individual Rights"
June 14, 2020 16:54 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBDrew Hinkes joins Jonathan & Michael for a powerful chat about the socio-political implications of central bank digital currency policy and fundamental individual rights. ABOUT DREW HINKES Nominated as one of Coindesk’s Most Influential People in Blockchain in 2017, Andrew "Drew" Hinkes is an attorney with Carlton Fields, working as part of its National Blockchain and Digital Currency practice. Drew is also the co-founder and General Counsel of Athena Blockchain, a professional services ...
#21 Chris Sullivan & Haim Bodek, Principals at Hyperion Decimus in "Can We Decentralize Money Itself?"
June 12, 2020 13:25 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBJonathan & Michael are joined by Chris Sullivan and Haim Bodek of Hyperion Decimus for a deep dive discussion into high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies vs. central bank digital currencies, market structures and how assets will intersect with the emerging technology frameworks. Chris and Haim have deep experience in capital market trading and now apply in their work in the digital asset space as the leading digital asset fund in the market today. ABOUT HYPERION DECIMUS Hyperion Decimus,...
#20 Bob Hockett, Edward Cornell Endowed Professor of Law at Cornell Law School "Visions of Future Money"
June 08, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 101 MB"This is the most barn burning episode of this podcast to date." - Michael In this episode, Michael & Jonathan are joined by attorney & economist, Bob Hockett. They discuss: the intrinsic flaws in the current monetary systems the opportunity for digital transformation at the U.S. Federal Reserve (he worked there) moving banking to a 100% reserve, non-debt creating service institution moving economic intervention from a carpet bombing to a laser sniper approach ABOUT BOB HOCKETT Hocket...
#20 Robert Hockett, Edward Cornell Endowed Professor of Law at Cornell Law School "Visions of Future Money"
June 08, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 101 MB"This is the most barn burning episode of this podcast to date." - Michael In this episode, Michael & Jonathan are joined by attorney & economist, Bob Hockett. They discuss: the intrinsic flaws in the current monetary systems the opportunity for digital transformation at the U.S. Federal Reserve (he worked there) moving banking to a 100% reserve, non-debt creating service institution moving economic intervention from a carpet bombing to a laser sniper approach ABOUT ROBERT HOCKETT Hoc...
#19 Dr. Dean Foreman, Chief Economist at American Petroleum Institute "The Petro Dollar Meets Covid"
May 26, 2020 11:25 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBAs the Chief Economist for the American Petroleum Institute, R. Dean Foreman, Ph.D., is one of the most knowledgeable economists in the world. He joins Jonathan and Michael to discuss the global oil supply chain, the petro dollar, and innovation in the oil and gas industry. ABOUT DEAN FOREMAN Dr. Dean Foreman was named Chief Economist for the American Petroleum Institute in December of 2017. He earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Florida and brings more than 20 years of in...
#18 Pete Blackshaw, CEO of Cintrifuse in "Rethinking Customer Experience in a Contactless World"
May 22, 2020 14:47 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBPete Blackshaw joins Jonathan & Michael for a dive into the evolution of customer experience in a post-pandemic world. In particular, how should banks and financial institutions be thinking about their business. They also discuss entrepreneurship and innovation being key to taking advantage of the opportunities being created alongside the disruptive challenges in the market. ABOUT PETE BLACKSHAW Pete Blackshaw is CEO of Cintrifuse, a syndicate “fund of funds” and startup incubator created ...
#17 Julie Stitzel, V.P. of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness "Helping Small Biz & Creating Fintech Policy"
May 21, 2020 01:21 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBU.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness Vice President, Julie Stitzel, joins Jonathan & Michael to chat about the U.S. Chamber's focus on small business education support, and the United States competitive position in currency, digital assets & tech innovation. ABOUT JULIE STITZEL Julie Stitzel is Vice President of the U.S. Chamber’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) and leads the team’s efforts on consumer finance and FinTech policy. Previously...
#16 Robert Buechner, Attorney & Chairman BHMK Law "Tax-advantaged Strategies for Post-Pandemic Venture Investing"
May 19, 2020 12:50 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBWhile the economy is certainly volatile, there are many ways to capitalize upon the uncertainty and leverage opportunities for asset growth. Jonathan & Michael are joined by attorney Robert Buechner to discuss tax-advantaged strategies for investing in the current market climate. The conversation dives into specific ways to leverage the law and investing to achieve tax preferred growth in venture capital and other assets as we move towards a buyer's market. ABOUT ROBERT BUECHNER Robert W....
#15 Rob Griggs, founder & SVP Macromedia & EVP Corum Group "Post-Covid M&A: Buying & Selling Private Equity Assets"
May 17, 2020 13:42 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by Rob Griggs, the founder & SVP of Macromedia and Executive Vice President of Corum Group. The conversation focuses on private equity and strategic capital acquisitions in the post-pandemic mergers and acquisitions world. ABOUT ROB GRIGGS As a serial entrepreneur and investment banker, Rob Griggs has had a successful 35+ year career in the high technology arena. Early in his career he was a top performer at Apple before starting his first software company in ...
#14 Kentucky State Senator Brandon Smith & Dr. Brian Houillion "KY Senate Bill 55: Building State & Local Government Blockchain"
May 14, 2020 11:59 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIn these volatile times, state and local governments must think outside the box and embrace technology much faster than normal to improve operating efficiencies and create better outcomes at lower costs. Kentucky State Senator Brandon Smith and Dr. Brian Houillion join Jonathan & Michael to discuss the recently passed Kentucky Senate Bill 55 and the effort to drive new efficiency in information and security of data at the state and local government level. In this episode, the guests reflect...
#13 U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie "Hardening the Food Supply Chain with the PRIME Act"
May 12, 2020 09:01 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIn this episode, Jonathan & Michael are joined by U.S. Congressman Thomas Massie (KY 4th District) to discuss how the Covid-19 crisis has exposed systemic weaknesses in the food supply chain, and the bi-partisan PRIME Act that restores regional processor's ability to localize the food industry. As a national security issue, eliminating inefficiencies and international special interests out of the middle of producer and consumer relationships helps restore a high degree of regionalized self-...
#12 Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC Chairman & Founder of the Digital Dollar Project
May 10, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by J. Christopher Giancarlo, Director of the Digital Dollar Project. Mr. Giancarlo is also Senior Counsel to the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and the former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Mr. Giancarlo also served as a member of the Financial Stability Oversight Committee (FSOC), the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, and the Executive Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO...
#12 EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Giancarlo, former CFTC Chairman & Founder of the Digital Dollar Project
May 10, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBJonathan and Michael are joined by J. Christopher Giancarlo, Director of the Digital Dollar Project. Mr. Giancarlo is also Senior Counsel to the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and the former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Mr. Giancarlo also served as a member of the Financial Stability Oversight Committee (FSOC), the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets, and the Executive Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO...
#11 Jeff Booth, Founder BuildDirect, Entrepreneur, Author of "The Price of Tomorrow"
May 07, 2020 04:49 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBJonathan & Michael are joined by entrepreneur turned author, Jeff Booth. Booth was the founder of BuildDirect, which grew to $500 million in valuation. Most recently, Jeff has authored the book, "The Price of Tomorrow", a fascinating read into the dichotomies of economic reality vs. monetary policy. Topics covered: Why we need to embrace deflation How tech makes everything cheaper vs. currency that makes everything more expensive The endless debt cycle as it impacts macroeconomic future ...
#10 Oscar calleja ruiz, Global Director External Channels & Digital Transformation Santander Bank "The EU banking response to crisis"
May 03, 2020 15:31 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBOscar calleja ruiz joins Michael & Jonathan from Madrid for this episode. Oscar is the Global Director of External Channels and led the Global Digital Transformation effort for Santander Bank. Topics covered include: The history of the 2008 Spanish Great depression, housing bubble, the European economy EU central banking reactions to the Covid-19 crisis End to issuances of bond offering via blockchain technology Has digital transformation given international banks more efficiency and a h...
#9 David Tice, famed bear investor, Ranger Bear Fund (HDGE) "And then the bear roared"
April 29, 2020 00:34 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBJonathan & Michael are joined by famed bear investor, David Tice. Tice is well known for founding and managing the Prudent Bear Fund (BEARX) from 1996-2008. For the ten years ended 12/08 when Tice sold the fund, BEARX increased in value at a 7.97% annualized rate, while the S&P 500 lost 1.38% annually. He is also known for sponsoring the Credit Bubble & Its Aftermath on September 21, 1999 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, that was covered by the WSJ's front page the next morning. David’s “Beh...
And then the bear roared /w David Tice
April 29, 2020 00:34 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBJonathan & Michael are joined by famed bear investor, David Tice. Tice is well known for founding and managing the Prudent Bear Fund (BEARX) from 1996-2008. For the ten years ended 12/08 when Tice sold the fund, BEARX increased in value at a 7.97% annualized rate, while the S&P 500 lost 1.38% annually. He is also known for sponsoring the Credit Bubble & Its Aftermath on September 21, 1999 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, that was covered by the WSJ's front page the next morning. David’s “Beh...
A currency crisis is a nation in crisis /w Dr. Maxwell Zeb Shumba, Zimbabwe Presidential Candidate
April 26, 2020 10:32 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBTo explore what a nation looks like with a manipulated currency policy and the net effects of monetary controls gone bad, Michael & Jonathan are joined by Dr. Maxwell Zeb Shumba, Zimbabwean Presidential Candidate for the ZIMFIRST Party. Also joined by members of th ZIMFIRST Party advisory team Walter Michael Scharf and Danny Muchirahondo. Zimbabwe's challenges have continued with the post Mugabe regime carrying forward the economic policies that have kept the nation from progressing. Max an...
#8 Dr. Maxwell Zeb Shumba, Zimbabwe Presidential Candidate "A currency crisis is a nation in crisis"
April 26, 2020 10:32 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBTo explore what a nation looks like with a manipulated currency policy and the net effects of monetary controls gone bad, Michael & Jonathan are joined by Dr. Maxwell Zeb Shumba, Zimbabwean Presidential Candidate for the ZIMFIRST Party. Also joined by members of th ZIMFIRST Party advisory team Walter Michael Scharf and Danny Muchirahondo. Zimbabwe's challenges have continued with the post Mugabe regime carrying forward the economic policies that have kept the nation from progressing. Max an...
The Monetary Policy & the Future of Banking /w Congressman Warren Davidson
April 22, 2020 00:29 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson. Recently appointed to President Donald Trump's bi-partisan "Opening America Up Again" Congressional Group, Congressman Davidson also serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where he has led policy discussions about fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and legislative policy. Having previously co-sponsored the Token Taxonomy Act, Congressman Davidson has been an advocate for technology innovation and digital transf...
#7 U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson "Monetary Policy & the Future of Banking"
April 22, 2020 00:29 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBMichael & Jonathan are joined by U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson. Recently appointed to President Donald Trump's bi-partisan "Opening America Up Again" Congressional Group, Congressman Davidson also serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where he has led policy discussions about fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and legislative policy. Having previously co-sponsored the Token Taxonomy Act, Congressman Davidson has been an advocate for technology innovation and digital transf...
The debts of Covid-19: Macro-economics up in flames /w Dan Mitchell, Center for Freedom and Prosperity
April 21, 2020 01:12 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, Michael & Jonathan have a discussion about the macro-economics of the current Covid-19 situation at a national policy level with guest, Dan Mitchell, libertarian Austrian school economist and former senior fellow at the Cato Institute.. He is a proponent of the flat tax and tax competition, financial privacy, and fiscal sovereignty. Mitchell’s career as an economist began in the United States Senate, working for Oregon Senator Bob Packwood and the Senate Finance Committee. ...
#6 Dan Mitchell, Center for Freedom and Prosperity, Cato Institute "The debts of Covid-19: Macro-economics up in flames"
April 21, 2020 01:12 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, Michael & Jonathan have a discussion about the macro-economics of the current Covid-19 situation at a national policy level with guest, Dan Mitchell, libertarian Austrian school economist and former senior fellow at the Cato Institute.. He is a proponent of the flat tax and tax competition, financial privacy, and fiscal sovereignty. Mitchell’s career as an economist began in the United States Senate, working for Oregon Senator Bob Packwood and the Senate Finance Committee. ...
It's the end of the Fed as we know it, and I feel fine!! w/ Troy Vanderburg, 10XTS VP Markets
April 20, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis episode is a bit of a doozy. We asked 10XTS VP Markets, Troy Vanderburg, to discuss the history of the Fed, current issues like QE, expansion of debt, banks, commercial paper, and the intricacies of the monetary system all culminate in a critical mass reshaping global markets and monetary systems in real time. Then we discuss how it transitions to present day with the continued policy march towards the US Digital Dollar. ABOUT TROY VANDERBURG Troy R. Vanderburg is the Founder of Slyd...
#5 Troy Vanderburg, 10XTS VP Markets, Slyde Ventures "It's the end of the Fed as we know it, and I feel fine!"
April 20, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThis episode is a bit of a doozy. We asked 10XTS VP Markets, Troy Vanderburg, to discuss the history of the Fed, current issues like QE, expansion of debt, banks, commercial paper, and the intricacies of the monetary system all culminate in a critical mass reshaping global markets and monetary systems in real time. Then we discuss how it transitions to present day with the continued policy march towards the US Digital Dollar. ABOUT TROY VANDERBURG Troy R. Vanderburg is the Founder of Slyd...
#4 Charles Tassell, COO of REIA (National Real Estate Investment Association) "Is Real Estate About To Melt Again?"
April 14, 2020 14:39 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this episode, Jonathan & Michael are joined by guest, Charles Tassell. Charles is the COO of the National Real Estate Investment Association. https://www.reia.org/ We take a dive with him to: discover the intricacies of policy and market headwinds on the real estate market the effect on real estate investors the clock ticking on another grand scale meltdown as the current pandemic crisis continues to ice the economy. If you’re into real estate or have portfolio holdings, this one dir...
Is Real Estate About To Melt Again? w/ Charles Tassell, COO of the National Real Estate Investment Association
April 14, 2020 14:39 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this episode, Jonathan & Michael are joined by guest, Charles Tassell. Charles is the COO of the National Real Estate Investment Association. https://www.reia.org/ We take a dive with him to: discover the intricacies of policy and market headwinds on the real estate market the effect on real estate investors the clock ticking on another grand scale meltdown as the current pandemic crisis continues to ice the economy. If you’re into real estate or have portfolio holdings, this one dir...
State & Local Government Finance: Facing the Circular Firing Squad
April 09, 2020 00:17 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe recent policy decisions have not only impacted the private sector, but the public sector is teetering on the edge of full collapse as well. The unintended consequences of shutting down the economy is also shutting down government with no tax revenue being collected to finance operations. Highlighting the intricacies and interconnected nature of our economy, this episode features Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever's deep dive discussion with attorney, Jonathan Downes. Jonathan has worked i...
State & Local Government Finance: Facing the Circular Firing Squad /w Jonathan Downes, Public Sector Labor Attorney Specialist
April 09, 2020 00:17 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe recent policy decisions have not only impacted the private sector, but the public sector is teetering on the edge of full collapse as well. The unintended consequences of shutting down the economy is also shutting down government with no tax revenue being collected to finance operations. Highlighting the intricacies and interconnected nature of our economy, this episode features Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever's deep dive discussion with attorney, Jonathan Downes. Jonathan has worked i...
#3 Jonathan Downes, Public Sector Labor Attorney Specialist "State & Local Government Finance: Facing the Circular Firing Squad"
April 09, 2020 00:17 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe recent policy decisions have not only impacted the private sector, but the public sector is teetering on the edge of full collapse as well. The unintended consequences of shutting down the economy is also shutting down government with no tax revenue being collected to finance operations. Highlighting the intricacies and interconnected nature of our economy, this episode features Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever's deep dive discussion with attorney, Jonathan Downes. Jonathan has worked i...
#2 Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever "Stimulating the Stimulus"
April 08, 2020 23:35 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJonathan & Michael discuss the CARES Act, specifically the implications of banks being conscripted by the Treasury Department as a customer service department to process stimulus lending and grant applications. They also discuss their direct SBA Payroll Protection experience, the failure of government information systems and the impact on federal and state policy roll outs. For more information visit https://10xts.com Subscribe to the newsletter at https://10xts.substack.com --- Send in...
Stimulating the Stimulus
April 08, 2020 23:35 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJonathan & Michael discuss the CARES Act, specifically the implications of banks being conscripted by the Treasury Department as a customer service department to process stimulus lending and grant applications. They also discuss their direct SBA Payroll Protection experience, the failure of government information systems and the impact on federal and state policy roll outs. For more information visit https://10xts.com Subscribe to the newsletter at https://10xts.substack.com
Stimulating the Stimulus w/ Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever
April 08, 2020 23:35 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBJonathan & Michael discuss the CARES Act, specifically the implications of banks being conscripted by the Treasury Department as a customer service department to process stimulus lending and grant applications. They also discuss their direct SBA Payroll Protection experience, the failure of government information systems and the impact on federal and state policy roll outs. For more information visit https://10xts.com Subscribe to the newsletter at https://10xts.substack.com
The Post-Pandemic Economy w/ Michael Hiles and Jonathan Dever
April 08, 2020 17:02 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWelcome! In this inaugural episode, 10XTS CEO Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever, 10XTS SVP Director Public Policy Affairs, discuss our current economic situation, monetary & public policy, and much more. Governments aren't equipped to handle the pace of policy needs. Institutions aren't prepared for the acceleration towards digital assets powered by blockchain technology. Data science will drive more decisions as business, organizations, and leaders seek clarity. And now more than ever, we ha...
The Post-Pandemic Economy
April 08, 2020 17:02 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWelcome! In this inaugural episode, 10XTS CEO Michael Hiles & SVP Director Public Policy Affairs discuss our current economic situation, monetary & public policy, and much more. Governments aren't equipped to handle the pace of policy needs. Institutions aren't prepared for the acceleration towards digital assets powered by blockchain technology. Data science will drive more decisions as business, organizations, and leaders seek clarity. And now more than ever, we have an imperative to ens...
#1 Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever "The Post-Pandemic Economy"
April 08, 2020 17:02 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBWelcome! In this inaugural episode, 10XTS CEO Michael Hiles & Jonathan Dever, 10XTS SVP Director Public Policy Affairs, discuss our current economic situation, monetary & public policy, and much more. Governments aren't equipped to handle the pace of policy needs. Institutions aren't prepared for the acceleration towards digital assets powered by blockchain technology. Data science will drive more decisions as business, organizations, and leaders seek clarity. And now more than ever, we ha...