Ep. 113: Real-World Crypto Escapades, Concerns, Threats, and Promises

On this episode of Cents and Sensibility, the Inflation Guy is blessed with not one but two outstanding guests, who help him unravel the significance of a recent client's problem: after selling his bitcoin on an exchange, the exchange made it difficult (so far, impossible) to transfer the proceeds back to his bank. As the Inflation Guy notes, "that's not in the marketing literature about crypto." So, he enlisted some experts to help explain what is going on, and what it means.

Andy Fately, last heard from in Episode 66 of this podcast, is a veteran of more than 40 years in the foreign exchange markets, trading spot, forwards and options as well as running businesses for major US and international commercial and investment banks.  He is known as the FX Poet (https://fxpoetry.com/about-2/), but really focused on creating solutions for risk managers for problems as they arise.

Susan Joseph, new to the program, is the Executive Director of FinTech at Cornell, and also engages as Fractional GC and Consultant, advising on crypto and digital assets strategy and its interaction with the regulatory world with a focus on the technical and legal interactions. Susan also educates through continuing legal education classes on blockchain, crypto, digital assets, and AI at Cornell, MIT, Stanford, PLI, and ABA and is a recognized expert. She has served as Secretary for both insurer and fintech boards, is an Advisor to certain crypto and other startups, and is the pro bono Executive Director of Diversity in Blockchain, a 501(c)(3) that supports inclusion.

 

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FX Poet: https://fxpoetry.com/about-2/

Article “Central Bank Digital Currencies: Some Considerations,” by Andrew Fately and Susan Joseph, on Tabb Forum (free registration).

Article “How CBDC’s May Impact Inflation,” by Michael Ashton, Andrew Fately, and Susan Joseph, on Tabb Forum (free registration).

Article “Dirty Laundry” on DW Birch Substack

Blog for this month’s CPI: Inflation Guy’s CPI Summary (May 2024)

Important article: “The Inflation Management Opportunities In The Insurance Industry Today”

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