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How Banks Work and Why They Don’t

Most people in the developed world have a bank account and have interacted with a bank before. But nearly everyone, when thinking about a bank, imagines a giant vault full of money.

August 11, 2022

Market Commentary

Does It Float?

Friday’s Payroll numbers came in twice as big as expectations. Full steam ahead.

August 8, 2022

Economics

The Business of Risk

It seems everyone is amazed right now at the spectacular collapse of many digital asset lending providers.

August 3, 2022

Market Commentary

Is the U.S. in a Recession?

This week saw the biggest moves in markets, mainly precipitated by the Fed hikes once again, the US enters technical recession, and ETH merge for final testnet announced.

August 1, 2022

Market Commentary

Has Inflation Peaked?

European Central Bank enacts first rate hike in 11 years, many analysts believe that inflation has peaked, and crypto continues to turn the corner.

July 25, 2022

Market Commentary

CPI Continues to Grow

Expect a 75 bps hike at the next Fed meeting, Europe takes a softer stance in rate hikes, and digital assets are In the middle of the crypto winter.

July 18, 2022

Market Commentary

What's Happening with the EURO?

EURUSD at lowest in two decades, strong non-farm payrolls report strengths Fed's hikes, and Voyager files for bankruptcy while crypto rebounds.

July 11, 2022

Announcements

Rate Update | July 2022

Rates to be updated effective July 15, 2022.

July 8, 2022

Market Commentary

Worst First Half in 50 Years

The stock market had its worst first half in 52 years, mortgage rates and bank loans will continue to tighten dramatically through 2022, and crypto lender BlockFi secures financing from FTX.

July 4, 2022

Market Commentary

Buyers Are Still Paying Higher than Asking?

The housing market is still hot with new buyers consistently bidding above the asking price, crypto stabilizes as the fallouts from recent events are becoming clear, and food insecurity could threaten our globalized world. Keep reading to learn more.

June 27, 2022

Market Commentary

Is There Gold in the Hills?

The market downturn continues, but there seems to be gold in the hills that could fundamentally change our perception of a long-term scarcity value asset, cryptocurrencies continue to show volatility, and banks are getting creative with their new bond products.

June 21, 2022

Market Commentary

Sentiment Is Lowest Ever Recorded

With CPI increasing, it’s going to be a bumpy ride while investors change positions. More rate hikes are coming. Regulations are coming to digital assets and the outlook is optimistic.

June 13, 2022

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How Banks Work and Why They Don’t

Does It Float?

The Business of Risk

Is the U.S. in a Recession?

Has Inflation Peaked?

CPI Continues to Grow

What's Happening with the EURO?

Rate Update | July 2022

Worst First Half in 50 Years

Buyers Are Still Paying Higher than Asking?

Is There Gold in the Hills?

Sentiment Is Lowest Ever Recorded

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