Bitcoin ETFs need time to be ‘instrument of adoption’ — Bianco Research CEO
Bianco Research CEO Jim Bianco says the next Bitcoin halving in 2028 and significant development of on-chain tools are needed for wider ETF adoption.This post was originally published on this site
Charlie Munger Raises Concerns Over Troubled Commercial Property Loans at US Banks
Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, stated in a recent interview that American banks are burdened with poor-quality commercial real estate loans. His comments arrive amid the collapse of three major U.S. banks and the expected seizure of First Republic Bank by the federal government. Despite the potential challenges, Munger emphasized that the […]
The Fall of Medici Bank: Lessons on Fractional Reserve Banking From 15th Century Italy
Amid the banking chaos of the 21st century, some are looking back more than 600 years ago, to the Medici Bank — one of the most powerful banks of its time. It established its business and became one of the most respected banks in Europe during its prime, and the prominent Italian family of bankers […]
Explaining ‘Bank Walks’ — Study Assesses How They Might Affect Credit
Bank walks are a new liquidity movement phenomenon identified by analysts, characterized by a slow drift of deposits to take advantage of better yield opportunities. Such “walks” might prove to be pernicious to the banking system, as they cannot be stopped and have effects on credit availability. What Are ‘Bank Walks’? Bank walks, so called […]