Dollar Auction Show
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Insightful. Balanced. Provocative.Brave enough to leverage the market? Bold enough to challenge the status quo? Join Alex Chizhik @MrEbitda and @ShimonLazarov as they bring their 15+ years business experience to a data-driven debate. From Bitcoin to the NASDAQ, Government Regulations to Real Estate Trusts, Facebook to Moderna. If you care about the economy, finance, or investing this podcast is for you.
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Bitcoin crashes by $10,000 but we're happy!
March 27, 2024 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBSummary In this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss Bitcoin's power law and its implications for the future of the cryptocurrency. They explain the concept of power law and how it differs from previous models of Bitcoin's price. They also draw parallels between power law in nature and Bitcoin's price corridor. The hosts highlight the significance of the power law model and its rigorous analysis compared to previous models. They conclude by exploring the potential of AI and robotics, showcasing...
$70K Bitcoin and the AI Revolution
March 08, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBSummary In this conversation, Shimon and Alex discuss the all-time high of Bitcoin and the excitement surrounding it. They also delve into the role of technology in various industries and the exponential growth of tech advancements. The conversation then shifts to Tesla's full self-driving algorithm and the value of edge cases in machine learning. They touch on media manipulation and the biased portrayal of Bitcoin in the media. Finally, they highlight notable Bitcoin critics and the impact...
It's Just-isms
March 02, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBIn this conversation, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics related to AI and its impact on society. They explore the concept of 'justisms' in AI, where people downplay advancements by saying it's 'just' a certain capability. They also discuss the level of artificial intelligence that would be considered 'actual intelligence' and the challenges of defining intelligence on a linear scale. The conversation delves into tokenization and predicting the next token as a measure of intelligence, as...
Google's AI Debacle and What It Means For China
February 26, 2024 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this conversation, Shimon and Alex discuss the recent Google Gemini launch debacle and the challenges of AI alignment. They also explore the issue of trust in Google's AI and the potential impact on the company's future. Additionally, they delve into the importance of understanding and avoiding the spinning of information. The conversation covers topics such as the Hunter Biden scandal and Russian interference, concerns about AI bias, the impact of AI bias on Google's stock, the need for ...
CIA deep dive with Ken Egan - how to track and stop illicit finance
February 20, 2024 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this conversation, Ken Egan, a retired CIA officer, shares his insights on Bitcoin and its implications within the intelligence community. He discusses how Bitcoin is viewed as a tool and emphasizes that it is not optimized for illicit activity. Ken also highlights the importance of educating lawmakers about Bitcoin and the need for a broader perspective in the discussion of its future. He addresses the idea of imposing restrictions on US miners and emphasizes the role of other tools in c...
Bitcoin and the CIA
February 12, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss various topics including the intelligence community's interest in Bitcoin, the impact of regulation on markets, Elizabeth Warren's misunderstanding of interest rates, concerns about Biden's cognitive abilities, Putin's unhinged interview, India's potential, and the situation in Gaza. The conversation discusses the challenges and potential solutions in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. It highlights the difficulties in conquering the city of Ra'afah, where...
Apple, AR, and War Tech
February 03, 2024 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBSummary The conversation covers various topics including the Apple Vision Pro, the implications of augmented reality, open source AI, the economic impact of Apple Vision Pro and government spending, the relationship between immigration and economic success, and a preview of a future discussion on military technology. In this conversation, Shimon Lazarov discusses the development of the Road Runner, a jet-powered drone designed to intercept aerial threats. He explains how the drone's speed a...
Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin price and M2, border crisis and more!
February 02, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this conversation, Alex & Shimon discuss various topics including investment advisors and Bitcoin education, expectations for Bitcoin ETF approval, the relationship between Bitcoin price and M2, the border crisis, immigration process, and the cognitive decline of Joe Biden. Alex also highlights Vivek's stances and fresh perspective on politics. Takeaways * Investment advisors need to be educated about Bitcoin and ETFs to effectively advise their clients. * The approval of a Bitcoin ETF i...
Robots, AI, and Productivity
January 23, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBShimon and I delve into the world of Amazon robot logistics, future of work, renewable energy, the Bitcoin ETF and even the Ukraine and Israeli conflicts. Lots to unpack! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Bitcoin ETF, technology deflation and more
January 22, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBAlex and Shimon are back together to kick the new year off. We discuss the bitcoin ETF launch, price volatility vs predictability, Elizabeth Warren's crazy new FUD narrative, and a lot more! Join us for another great episode. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Bitcoin is like Passover .... wait what?!?!?
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBToday on Passover Alex discusses how #Bitcoin is like Passover…. Wait what?!?!?!? Both involve a story of liberation: Passover celebrates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt, while Bitcoin represents a potential liberation of people from traditional financial systems that are controlled by governments and banks. Both have a strong sense of tradition: Passover is celebrated each year with the same rituals and traditions, while Bitcoin has a strong community of supporte...
Debt Crisis, GDP, and Social Security Reform with Dr. Larry Kotlikoff Part 2
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOur special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff, economics professor at Boston University and ranked by The Economist magazine as one of the world’s 25 most influential economists. Larry is also the president of Economic Security Planning, Inc. and the founder of Maximize My Social Security and MaxiFi. We spoke about different investment strategies, ways for governments to grow their GDP in order to fund their unfunded liabilities, some interesting solutions to the healthcare costs crisis...
Bank runs and overhauling the Government with Dr Larry Kotlikoff
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn today’s episode, Shimon discusses the recent Silicon Valley bank debacle, the response from the federal reserve, and what it means for the price of Bitcoin and stocks. Are we about to see a large amount of money printing or will the federal reserve be able to sustain interest rates at high levels? Our special guest is Professor Lawrence Kotlikoff, economics professor at Boston University and ranked by The Economist magazine as one of the world’s 25 most influential economists. La...
Kristen Ragusin and the Scarcity of Money Part 2
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBAlex and Shimon discuss the latest in the markets and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. Will the previous pattern of sideways action and then an upward break repeat itself? They also discuss the latest unemployment and CPI prints and how the current methodology of calculating these metrics that the federal reserve relies on for determining the monetary policy, may no longer be accurate for the post-covid world. We discuss a thesis where the actual CPI is lower, and actual unemployment is higher,...
Misunderstanding of Money with Kristen Ragusin Part 1; and also Celsius Bankruptcy FTX Guilty Plea
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBToday Alex and Shimon discuss the latest Bitcoin news, the decoupling of Bitcoin and the traditional markets, and the Celsius bankruptcy proceedings. Critically, the Celsius retail claw back rule and how that can affect Our guest today is Kristen Ragusin. Kristen is a professional wealth management consultant with twenty-five years of experience. Investing over $150 million, she helps clients navigate markets and achieve financial goals. She is a certified digital currency professional...
Profit First with David Richter
February 22, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBToday Shimon and Alex discuss the latest news in the #Crypto and #Bitcoin markets, analyzing the latest regulatory challenges brought to crypto by U.S. Regulators. They also touch on national security and #AI – examining how ChatGPT can enable a productivity gain. The featured guest of this episode is David Richter of Simple CFO and the Profit First for REI Podcast. David Richter is an active real estate investor who has been essential in closing over 850 deals which include wholesale, tur...
Bitcoin Ordinals and Goodbye to the Hardcore Finance Show
February 09, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn today’s episode Shimon and Alex say good bye to the Hardcore Finance Show and hello to the Dollar Auction Show. The Dollar Auction Show will be the Digital Asset Strategy show - focusing on Growth and Management Strategy in the Digital Asset sphere. Shimon will bring the Marketing/Growth/Strategy angle and Alex will bring the Strategy/Technical/Financial angle. Together, Alex and Shimon discuss the latest news in the Digital Asset world, and read the tea leaves about what is coming down t...
2023 - The Year of Crypto Regulation
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB2023 is the year of crypto regulation and while all global regulators are important, the US Regulators seem to drive the global Crypto Agenda. Most media outlets are reporting on regulation in the crypto space, but we, at the Hardcore Finance show are going straight to the source. In this episode, Alex goes to Capital Hill to chat with his representatives about the upcoming Crypto regulation. We sleuthed around Congress so that you don’t have to. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr...
Building in 2023
January 05, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAlex discusses 2023 and how to use this year to build. The episode goes through old mistakes, reflections on the crypto space and how to be a mature company, as well as what does 2023 have in store for us. Alex email for comments: [email protected] Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
GPT3 will save us from the debt crisis
December 16, 2022 18:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBShimon and Alex discuss GPT3, and its recently released to the public chatbot. We discuss the deflationary aspects of having artificial intelligence being able to answer prompts and develop them into narratives, solving problems, coming up with a reason the recent ROI of marketing campaigns is dropping and a lot more! Will this deflation enable the government to print a lot of money without causing prices to spike? Join us to find out. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Po...
The privatization of money - How Bitcoin can lead to human flourishing across the globe
November 29, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this third installment of the privatization of money, Shimon discusses the different advantages that privatization of any resource has from the point of view of the government. Then he continues to analyze what is unique about money and how the privatization of the good called "money" can bring prosperity to the worldwide population. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc www.Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @Shimo...
We are in a funk and so is the market
November 25, 2022 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Alex and Shimon discuss the following: * The recent ripple effects from the interest rate increases * The large hit that crypto took * The FTX saga - using customer funds to gamble with * FTX valuation drivers and why they weren’t reliable * Lack of due diligence by traditional VCs * Effective altruism and it’s possible terrible consequences * DeFi yield and where it comes from * Is punitive regulation coming? Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: ht...
The downfall of FTX (no other description needed)
November 11, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBShimon and Alex discuss the fallout from the FTX debacle and next steps for Crypto and Bitcoin. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinanceshow.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Representative Margaret Croke and the future of Crypto Legislation
November 09, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today’s episode Alex and Shimon welcome back Representative Margaret Croke. Representative Croke represents the 12th District in Illinois and has been a big crypto proponent. Representative Croke talks to us about the future of crypto regulation, what would it take to get sensible regulation passed, governments adopting blockchain technology and much more. If regulation + crypto is important to you (and it should be!) don’t miss this! https://www.repcroke.com/ Apple Podcast: https://tin...
The Upcoming Real Estate Turmoil with David Blatt
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn today’s episode Alex welcomes David Blatt back on the show. We talk about the massive bond yield hikes of the last 6 months, the Fed Pivot, effects on the real estate market – both residential and commercial and when the bottom in Real Estate will come. David is CEO of CapStack Partners, focused on helping clients find real estate investment & capital solutions. He is also the Founder & CEO of Banxel, the first lender2lender marketplace to syndicate, buy & sell real estate loans. Wi...
The Jackson Hole debacle. Will we get into a deep recession?
October 21, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode of the hardcore finance show, Shimon discusses the disastrous short term effects of the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. Is there a silver lining waiting in the long term, or are we up for more carnage in the markets? Can raising interest rates be good for the economy long term? And how does all of that affect the cryptocurrency markets? Tune in to find out. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc www.thehardcorefinanceshow.com F...
Minting Millionaires - with Tony Bradshaw
October 19, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBWant to be a MILLIONAIRE? Tony Bradshaw - the award winning wealth coach - teaches us how to make the Millionaire Choice. Shimon, Alex, and Tony discuss how to manage money, what is real wealth, asset classes, the current financial crisis, and even.... a bit of crypto. This is one of the best and most informative episodes yet! https://www.tonybradshaw.com/ https://www.themillionairechoice.com/ Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardc...
Hardcore Finance Show - Our New Identity
October 05, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this Episode Shimon and Alex wrangle with the Identity of the Hardcore Finance Show and why talking to people about finance and financial freedom is so near and dear to our hearts. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 2
September 28, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBShimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global markets. Part 2 Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Ukraine, Russia, the Fed and the latest and greatest in the global markets - PART 1
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBShimon and Alex discuss the recent happenings in the Ukraine - Russia war and how that will impact the global markets Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
The Federal Reserve Jackson Hole meeting and its effect on markets
August 29, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode of the hardcore finance show, Shimon discusses the disastrous short term effects of the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. Is there a silver lining waiting in the long term, or are we up for more carnage in the markets? Can raising interest rates be good for the economy long term? And how does all of that affect the cryptocurrency markets? Tune in to find out. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @...
The Ethereum Merge - is it actually Bullish for Bitcoin?
August 18, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBShimon and Alex walk the streets of DC and discuss the upcoming Ethereum Merge. Is it actually bullish for Bitcoin? Is Proof of Stake better than Proof of Work? Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Are we in a Recession?
July 29, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBRecession?!?!? That terrible four (9) letter word! are we in one? What does it mean to be in one? Should we panic? Where do we hide? Why isn't Joe Biden doing anything!? Alex goes into all of these points and more in the latest episode of the Hardcore Finance Show. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
When will the Pain Stop?
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBShimon and Alex get together to discuss the stock market pain and if and when it will stop. Are you hurting? So are we! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Have we hit the market bottom?
May 25, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode of hardcore finance, Alex and Shimon discuss whether we have hit the market bottom, or whether we have more losses ahead of us. The bull case - the fed will be able to lower interest rates without increasing inflation further. The bear case - interest rates are going up and market will continue to crash. We discuss the prospects of both of these scenarios as well as a lot more - are we on a growth trend? Will the war in Ukraine's impact on the markets end soon, and a lot more...
Market Bloodbath and the Interest Rate Panic
May 06, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, Shimon and Alex discuss the recent drop in the markets: * How long will the bloodbath continue? * Will the federal reserve be able to increase interest rates for much longer? * How similar is the current situation to the end of 2018? * Is the NASDAQ in a technical correction? * Can the keynsian method work? If the interest rate increases now, could it be good for long term growth? * If the government didn't increase interest rates in the good times, what can they do in the b...
We are back! Ukraine, the Fed, Bitcoin and more!
May 03, 2022 19:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBShimon and Alex are back after a while to discuss the following topics: * Authoritarianism in Canada * War in Europe * Bank robberies with covid masks * How to make a lot of money - have a belief that is different than everyone else, but also correct * Is the nasdaq still a good place to allocate capital to given the recent volatility * Time horizons for the nasdaq - 6 months vs 10 years * Do politicians have the power to affect economic outcomes over the long term? * The probable outcome of...
Wrapping up 2021 and a look at 2022 - Interview with Rob Frasca
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode of Hardcore Finance, Alex and Shimon speak with Rob Frasca. Rob is a serial entrepreneur who has built and brought three venture-backed startups to successful exits. He is the co-founder and managing partner of COSIMO Ventures, a venture capital firm that specializes in investing in promising blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies. Frasca frequently speaks on cryptocurrencies and he and his team invest in disruptive technologies that promise to reshape the way globa...
Real Estate, Leverage and the future of Debt - Interview with David Blatt, CEO CapStack Partners
November 30, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBShimon and Alex welcome David Blatt to the show. David is CEO of CapStack Partners, focused on helping clients find real estate investment & capital solutions. He is also the Founder & CEO of Banxel, the first lender2lender marketplace to syndicate, buy & sell real estate loans. With a background in distressed real estate, Mr. Blatt has successfully structured & closed countless complex deals. He is also a frequent public speaker & writer on innovation & capital market trends in real estate....
Bitcoin price pump or panic and the macro mega bullish news!
October 28, 2021 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBBitcoin just hit all time highs and then the market dropped. What does this mean? What's really going on? How does the macro landscape affect the markets? And the latest from the Biden Administration. Shimon and Alex seek out the truth. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
China, Yields, Bitcoin, Stocks and more. The week in review.
October 01, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn today's episode of the hardcore finance show, Alex and Shimon discuss the recent weekly events. We talk about china banning bitcoin (again), capital controls, evergrande and their real estate woes, the recent price drop in the markets, the infrastructure bill and its implication on inflation and treasury interest rates, and what does all of this mean about the future. Will the higher rates drive higher real growth, or will they collapse asset prices? Join us for a fascinating discussio...
El Salvador adopts Bitcoin, SEC has a bone to pick with Coinbase - a wild week in review
September 13, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat a week it has been. El Salvador is adopting Bitcoin, crypto markets are REKT, The IMF is rooting against the underprivileged, and Coinbase is airing out their dirty SEC laundry. Shimon and Alex discuss a whirl wind of a week! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
Finding the signal in the noise - Interview with Eliaz Tobias of Crowdsense
September 08, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBShimon and Alex welcome back Gil Eyal and Eliaz Tobias of Crowdsense. Crowdsense is one of the best tools in the market for finding signal in noise and can quickly analyze thousands of data points to help investors trade. This is acutely applicable to Crypto as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Polkadot and even GameFi tokens like Star Atlas and Axie Infinity are driven by retail sentiment. We discuss whether social media sentiment can predict price movements of cryptocurrencies, the social influ...
The case to buy Bitcoin - with a Special Shoutout to Kristen
August 19, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBShimon and Alex open up the brand new Hardcore Finance Studio. We then re-examine the markets and why people should invest in Bitcoin - as a special request from our fans. Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.com Follow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA @ShimonLazarov Support the show
The Privatization of Money - Part 2
August 18, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this solo episode, Shimon discusses why governments could let Bitcoin survive and thrive. Some of the questions discussed are: - How could getting rid of the state monopoly of money creation help the state collect more tax revenue? - When would this relevant? - What is our Bitcoin price target before governments start to care? - What is the optimal tax %? - Why do low interest rates hurt productivity and tax collection? Tune in to find out! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8f...
The Privatization of Money - Part 1
August 05, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this solo episode, Shimon explores a thesis under which governments choose to not stop bitcoin I wanted to start from a desired end result (bitcoin becomes world money) and examine a scenario under which it could happen. The main thesis of bitcoin supporters is that governments cannot stop it. I don’t agree. If the governments could put people on the moon, stop the nazi regime that at some point ruled a huge chunk of the world, and destroy the USSR - a government that had lots of nukes ...
The privatization of money - part 1
August 05, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this solo episode, Shimon explores a thesis under which governments choose to not stop bitcoin I wanted to start from a desired end result (bitcoin becomes world money) and examine a scenario under which it could happen. The main thesis of bitcoin supporters is that governments cannot stop it. I don’t agree. If the governments could put people on the moon, stop the nazi regime that at some point ruled a huge chunk of the world, and destroy the USSR - a government that had lots of nukes ...
Donald Trump's Legal Reckoning with Glenn Kirschner
July 28, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBGlenn Kirschner, Shimon Lazarov and Alex Chizhik chat about the Mueller Report, the workings of the USA legal system on both the federal and state level, Trump’s legal troubles, Trump’s associates charged with fraud and other types of financial crimes and foreign interference into the USA policies. Glenn Kirschner is a retired federal prosecutor who worked under Robert Mueller as chief of homicide in DC. After his public service, Glenn became a legal analyst for MSNBC and other news outlets...
Joe Biden's Inflation Plan and BNY Mellon's Sinead Colton Grant recap
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBShimon and Alex discuss President Joe Biden's stance on inflation and how he plans to manage it. Is there inflation? Did he misspeak? Does he really think money printing will cause less inflation? We then move on to discuss our interview with the brilliant Sinead Colton Grant and how encouraging it is to have major institutions so deeply understand blockchain, crypto, and Bitcoin. We are more bullish than ever! Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.c...
Impact Investing with Digital Assets – Interview with Sinead Colton Grant of BNY Mellon
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBBNY Mellon’s Sinead Colton Grant, Alex Chizhik and Shimon Lazarov chat about Digital Asset Impact Investing and many topics in the intersection of digital currencies, the traditional fintech space, and the global macro environment. We discussed: • Bitcoin as a store of value • The global macro landscape • The role of digital currencies in the rapidly developing fintech space • Ways to determine the value of digital assets • Banking the unbanked • Bitcoin as both an asset and a monetary netw...