In Plus Episode 355, we contrast base money and broad money for the U.S. dollar and Bitcoin, and how debt tied to both currencies increases the money supply. We look at how contracts for difference are structured and what are the risks. Finally, we look at UCITS ETFs for European based investors and introduce substitute model portfolio holdings using UCITS ETFs. Become a Member If you would like to listen to this episode of Money For the Rest of Us Plus, you can do so by becoming a … [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...]
169: The Debt Ceiling—What Happens If the U.S. Defaults
What could happen if the U.S. Congress doesn't raise the debt ceiling and defaults on U.S. financial obligations. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes The Debt Limit: History and Recent Increases - D. Andrew Austin - Congressional Research Service U.S. Department of Treasury debt limit documents Debt Limit: Myth vs. Fact - U.S. Department of Treasury Here's What Happened the Last Time the U.S. Defaulted on Its Debt - Matthew O'Brien - The Atlantic The … [Read more...]
