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China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

China's Monetary Stimulus and Bitcoin's Financialization: Strategic Insights

In the September 24, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, guest Matt Dines discusses the recent developments in China's monetary policy, focusing on the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) introduction of massive stimulus measures.

Global Macro Trends and Bitcoin Insights: Key Takeaways

Global Macro Trends and Bitcoin Insights: Key Takeaways

The Sept 13, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer features Nik Bhatia, who explores the intricacies of global macroeconomic trends with a particular emphasis on US Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, and market reactions.

The End of Chevron: A New Era for Judicial Independence and Regulatory Clarity

The End of Chevron: A New Era for Judicial Independence and Regulatory Clarity

The Sept 10, 2024 of The Bitcoin Layer podcast features Philip Hamburger, who centers on the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine, a legal principle that had allowed administrative agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes when implementing regulations.

Scaling Bitcoin: Navigating the Lightning Network’s Evolution

Scaling Bitcoin: Navigating the Lightning Network’s Evolution

The August 29, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer featured Jesse Shrader, founder of Amboss. He discusses the economics of the Lightning Network, a Bitcoin scaling solution designed to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions off-chain.

Navigating Economic Slowdowns: Bitcoin's Position Amid Macro Shifts

Navigating Economic Slowdowns: Bitcoin's Position Amid Macro Shifts

In the August 30, 2024 broadcast on The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia examines the current macroeconomic environment, focusing on the potential onset of a recession.

The BITCOIN Act of 2024: A Strategic Proposal for U.S. Fiscal Innovation

The BITCOIN Act of 2024: A Strategic Proposal for U.S. Fiscal Innovation

In an August 01, 2024 podcast hosted by Nik Bhatia and Joe Consorti on The Bitcoin Layer, Senator Cynthis Lummis discusses her proposed legislation aimed at incorporating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset for the United States.

The Imperative of Property Rights and Bitcoin's Role in Economic Growth

The Imperative of Property Rights and Bitcoin's Role in Economic Growth

In a recent interview on the Bitcoin Layer, Saifedean Ammous argues that secure property rights enable capital accumulation, future planning, and mutually beneficial trade. Bitcoin's deflationary nature promotes saving and capital formation, making it a key tool for sustainable economic growth.