In this episode, we dive into the impacts of recent political chaos in the U.S. and its effects on the financial markets. The discussion covers an update on the Bitcoin ETF,  including insights into the current buying activity, mining dynamics, and more. We also discuss the recent launch of Ethereum ETFs, and how we predict things will play out. The conversation also explores Ethereum's Q2 financials, the competitive landscape of L2s, and the future predictions for stablecoins and real-world assets.

We hope you enjoy the episode!

Timestamps

00:00  Political Chaos in the U.S.

03:42  Bitcoin ETFs and Market Dynamics

11:34 The "Trump Trade"

18:56  Ethereum ETFs Launch and Market Reactions

28:26  Ethereum Q2 Earnings and L2 Developments

39:54  Future of L2s and Token Economics

46:52  Concluding Thoughts and Future Content

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