How protected are you if the brokerage firm where you hold your stocks, bonds, and crypto assets files for bankruptcy? Why you shouldn't store your crypto assets with an online broker. Topics covered include: How traditional brokerage firms protect their client assets in case of bankruptucy How cryptocurrency brokers, such as Voyager, mistreat their clients in bankruptcy proceedings What is the safest way to hold cryptocurrency Show Notes Voyager To Acquire Circle … [Read more...]
Portfolio Trade: Closing BlockFi Interest Account
348 Plus: July Investment Conditions, How Much Cash, BlockFi Update, and Trading Philosophy
In Plus Episode 348, we review investment conditions as of early July 2021. We consider how much cash to hold given investment conditions. We review the risks of using a cryptocurrency platform like BlockFi. Finally, we discuss what to consider when deciding to make a trade or trade at all. … [Read more...]
344: Why Should You Care About Shadow Banking?
Half of the global financial system's assets belong to shadow banks. You have probably already used one. What are shadow banks and what to be wary of when using them. Topics covered include: What are the roles of shadow banks What are examples of shadow banks How two shadow banks, Greensill Capital and Archegos Capital Management, contributed to billions of dollars in losses How China's massive use of shadow banks differs from the rest of the world How individuals … [Read more...]
339: How To Make Money with BlockFi, Dai, and the Evolving DeFi Ecosystem
What is decentralized finance and how it is seeking to solve the shortcomings of centralized finance. How BlockFi and MakerDAO, early entrants in the DeFi space, work. How to earn up to a 9% yield with cryptocurrency lending. Topics covered include: How centralized finance differs from decentralized finance (DeFi)What are the shortcomings of centralized finance and why decentralized finance is more inclusiveWhat are the key elements of DeFiHow Ethereum smart contracts workHow MakerDao … [Read more...]
304: A 15% Guaranteed Return? Lending on the Fringes of Finance
An analysis of the returns and risks of a cash advance company called DriverLoan Investor Club that promises to pay a 15% annual percentage yield. In addition, a look at different lending platform options including asset-based lending, unsecured peer-to-peer lending, and cryptocurrency lending. Jump to transcript Topics covered include DriverLoan Investor Club that promises a 15% guaranteed return U-haul Investors Club and other asset-based lending … [Read more...]
272 Plus: MLP Viability, Timber ETF and Cryptocurrency Lending Platforms
In Plus episode 272 for the week of October 12, 2019 we look at the longer-term prospects of master limited partnerships given the energy transition, tax structure and concentration in the MLP space. We review whether the iShares Global Timber and Forestry ETF is a pure-play on timber investing. Finally, we consider why cryptocurrency lending platforms are paying 8% or more to individuals willing to lend out their cryptocurrency and is this a "safe investment." … [Read more...]
