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🟪 We should be tokenizing assets with substance, not speculation

If we tokenize all assets in a speculative rush, the risk of creating illiquid markets and trapped value will manifest on a large scale.

July 14, 2024

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We should be tokenizing assets with substance, not speculation

If we tokenize all assets in a speculative rush, the risk of creating illiquid markets and trapped value will manifest on a large scale. Read More

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An Inevitable Recession? Why the Soft Landing is a Myth

In this episode, Julian Brigden of MI2 Partners discusses the current economic landscape, challenging the prevailing optimism about a soft landing. He delves into the complexities of the labor market, the sticky nature of core service inflation, and the psychological shift in corporate pricing strategies. Brigden explores the Federal Reserve's dilemma in managing inflation without triggering a recession, and examines global economic flows and their impact on the US dollar. To close out Julian unpacks where potential may exist in the choppy market.

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