This week’s edition of ‘The Cortex Connection’ continues our foray into the content creator space, presenting a curated selection of YouTube interviews and other thought-provoking discussions surrounding crypto, blockchain development, and DeFi.
As noted in our previous coverage of content creators, please approach content and influencer input as good sources of information that should be viewed with a critical and objective mindset. Always do your own research and exercise independent judgment before making any decisions based on their content. The inclusion of these sources should not be taken as explicit endorsements of the creators. Instead, they should be used as educational tools to expand your understanding of the topics covered. We strive to showcase a variety of content creators over time and hope to provide a diverse range of resources that cater to different preferences.
Scott Melker (The Wolf of All Streets)
Scott Melker is a former DJ turned trader, investor and entrepreneur who has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CoinDesk and other media outlets. He is the host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, where he interviews some of the most influential figures in crypto, finance, and business. Scott has a passion for educating and empowering people to achieve financial freedom through crypto and other alternative assets.
Sandy Kaul - Senior VP of Franklin Templeton
In this episode, Sandy Kaul, the leader of Franklin Templeton, a firm that manages over $1.3T in assets, joins Scott for a comprehensive discussion on the intersections of institutional finance and cryptocurrency. They dive into Franklin Templeton's strategic decision to adopt crypto and blockchain technology and discuss the launch of their pioneering tokenized security product. Regulatory issues, the positive impact of market bubbles on the industry, and Sandy's personal conviction in the transformative power of cryptocurrency are other significant themes addressed.
Paolo Ardoino - CTO of Tether
In this episode of "The Wolf Of All Streets," Scotts talks with Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Tether, about the details of Tether's massive Bitcoin investment and its commitment to transparency. Paolo dissects several significant events such as a staggering $7 billion USDT redemption in 48 hours, discusses potential de-pegging, and analyzes how Tether assists the USD. In the midst of recent regulatory ambiguity, Ardoino sheds light on Tether's efforts to educate regulators, the role of stablecoins in the market, and the impact of the crypto market reopening in China/Hong Kong.
Anatoly Yakovenko - Founder of Solana
An eye-opening interview with Anatoly Yakovenko, the founder of Solana. In this video, Anatoly talks about Saga, Solana's innovative new phone. He shares how big companies are hesitant about digital ownership, but Solana's web3 app store is leading the way. Discover why Solana is outshining Ethereum, and how memes play a role in mass adoption. The interview covers a range of topics, from AI to Saga adoption, stablecoins to CBDCs, and the multichain world, ending with an interesting discussion on Bitcoin and religion.
Eric Krown Crypto
Eric Krown is a renowned expert in the field of quantitative (quant) trading and technical analysis. He has over 10 years of experience in the financial markets, working as a professional trader and former market maker. Eric is a popular YouTube personality providing daily data driven market updates and insights as well as a weekend review of the macro crypto environment with a primary focus on Bitcoin, the broad traditional markets (S&P 500/NASDAQ), and the DYX. He is also the founder and CEO of Krown Trading, a platform that provides education, analysis, and tools for professional traders and those who want to become one.
June 16, 2023 - Macro Look at Bitcoin, NASDAQ, and DXY
The latest macro look at the Bitcoin and traditional market structures reviewing the statistics and probabilities for longer-term price action with a brief review of weekend trade setups.
June 22, 2023 - Short to Medium Time Frame Review
Bitcoin has broken out, but what are the next levels to look for in the near term? In this latest daily price action report, Eric discusses key levels for continuation, as well as areas of interest, should the current rally fail at the current levels.
Benjamin Cowen (Into The Cryptoverse)
Benjamin Cowen is a crypto and traditional market analyst and the founder of Into the Cryptoverse, a platform that provides high-quality cryptocurrency education and quantitative analysis. He has a PhD in engineering and a background in science and programming. He is also a popular YouTube personality who presents his data-driven insights on various crypto projects and trends in both the crypto and traditional finance fields.
S&P 500 ROI After Yield Curve Inversion
The return on investment (ROI) of the SP500 after yield curve inversion may be an interesting way to view the market. Given the rally by stocks, it may be useful to compare this to prior rallies that occurred after yield curve inversions. Ben breaks down his thoughts and provides an objective outlook based on historic data.
ETH/BTC
Ben takes a look at the Ethereum/Bitcoin valuation and discusses what he views as the likelihood of a potential collapse.
Bitcoin: Social Risk
Reviewing the social risk of Bitcoin can provide insight that perhaps the price and on-chain risk alone cannot provide. In this video Ben dives into the social risks, reviewing the data analytics of his and other popular YouTube channels, Twitter followers and engagement, and growth of the discussion surrounding exchanges and popular crypto assets and how it can all be used to better understand where BTC is within the context of the market cycles.
Aaron Bennett
While Aaron has been creating YouTube content for several years, he has recently gained in popularity for covering the collapse and bankruptcy of centralized crypto platforms Celsius, FTX, BlockFi, and Voyager providing easy to understand and digestable breakdowns for affected users who may not have the technical knowhow to track and understand every step of the grueling proceedings. He continues to follow up with regular updates and also covers other key opportunities within the crypto space in a clear, casual, and easy to understand manner.
Latest Updates on the Celsius Bankruptcy Process
Latest Updates on the Voyager Bankruptcy Process
Latest Updates on the BlockFi Bankruptcy Process
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