The Wolf Of All Streets

Duke finance professor Campbell Harvey explains why the recession everyone expected never arrived, argues that AI-driven productivity is just getting started, and makes the case that crypto's biggest opportunity isn't speculation but tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins. He also challenges the idea that Bitcoin is "digital gold," explains why he believes Bitcoin remains highly volatile, and outlines a controversial thesis that derivatives markets could make a theoretical 51% attack on Bitcoin economically profitable. The conversation wraps up with why AI agents may become crypto's biggest long-term use case and how tokenization could reshape the global financial system.

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Bitcoin is showing resilience as it pushes above $64,000, with its 307-day consolidation becoming one of the longest in history and setting the stage for a potential breakout. We also cover why Circle's new OCC approval is a major win for stablecoins, Robinhood's growing dominance in onchain trading, and how the next draft of the CLARITY Act could reshape crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, we discuss Coinbase's legal leadership transition, and the push by Hyperliquid and Phantom for DeFi-specific regulation.

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Bitcoin continues to hold firm despite geopolitical uncertainty, even as spot Bitcoin ETFs saw another day of outflows while Ethereum extended its streak of institutional inflows. We also break down why Glassnode believes Bitcoin's bottoming process isn't complete yet, and why the explosive growth of tokenized stocks could become one of crypto's biggest narratives over the coming years.

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In this episode, Scott and the panel discuss the quick downturn in the crypto markets on the news that Iran ceasfire is over. At the same time, the stablecoin competition between USDT and USDC is heating up, with USDC quietly handling a majority of on-chain transactions, a point highlighted by a recent Visa report. As we consider the implications of institutional adoption and the need for clearer regulations, there's a consensus that the upcoming month is crucial for the Clarity Act, which could influence market dynamics significantly. The introduction of innovative privacy solutions, such as those being developed by Zama, promises to enhance confidentiality in on-chain finance, addressing the growing demand for secure transactions. With expectations that on-chain finance may soon encompass trillions, the future of crypto appears poised for a resurgence, especially if institutions can navigate the balance between privacy and compliance effectively.

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Bitcoin fell below $62K after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a broader risk-off move across markets. We break down the macro forces driving Bitcoin, why Japanese companies are adding BTC to their treasuries as the yen weakens, and what it means for the market.

We also discuss Robinhood chain hot start, Strike's no-liquidation Bitcoin-backed loans, Morgan Stanley's AI outlook, and why Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes this correction is a healthy deleveraging process, forming the bottom for higher prices in the fall.

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