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Kevin Hassett Will Be The Next Fed Chair


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The podcast provides a strategic analysis of how the selection of the next U.S. Federal Reserve Chair will fundamentally reshape the cryptocurrency industry, driven by policy shifts regarding liquidity and regulation. This choice presents a strategic dichotomy: a dovish nominee is projected to initiate a risk-on environment through rapid interest rate cuts, whereas a hawkish nominee would favor structural regulatory tightening under sustained high-interest rates. A major focus is the implementation of the new GENIUS Act, which mandates that stablecoin issuers maintain 100% reserves and possess the centralized ability to freeze or destroy tokens, fundamentally altering the nature of the "on-chain dollar." The analysis also highlights a significant systemic risk—the potential forced selling of up to $8.8 billion should MicroStrategy be excluded from key indices due to its high crypto asset ratio. Ultimately, the new Chair's stance will dictate both the flow of institutional funds and the degree to which crypto assets are permitted to integrate into mainstream finance.

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