DWN Round Tables & Op-Eds

This article highlights market and economic predictions that are so obvious they should be called, certitudes. Here's a peek at what we believe the future will bring for cryptocurrencies, NFTs, DeFi and the broader markets.

Unlocking the power of psychedelics might very well help "see through" all the noise in the financial markets. Or, at least, recognize the fact that you should never (EVER) pay attention to Federal Reserve economic forecasts. So if the past year has been stressful it might make sense to calm yourself before 2022 rings in.

How “Budget Reconciliation” Bill will Harm Retirement Savers, Small Businesses and Blockchain Innovation

Old (ancient) habits are extremely hard to break but sometimes things change and you either adapt or risk becoming irrelevant. That may very well be the situation global central bankers are facing with regard to their country's reserve holdings. Since a cornerstone of every central bank's holdings is gold, it just might be time to rethink that core holding.

Actions by the Commission that include slow-walking certain fintech-related qualifications, including its sheer unwillingness to approve a cryptocurrency ETF, are just the tip of the iceberg. The latest threats by the SEC to sue cryptocurrency exchanges and its allusions to banning fintech revenue models altogether should have every American deeply concerned – especially when suggestions of such bans come just weeks following an IPO effective date.

Dear GOLD. It's over. After thousands of years of a beautiful relationship, it's time we (the world's populace) move on. Nothing personal, it's just that your shiny golden luster has lost its glow. Sad but true.

While government regulators ponder (that's being kind) about how to formally regulate crypto, it seems almost everyone has an opinion on whether it will be "doom" or "gloom" for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Here is a glimpse of the topic from a great "point-counter point" article by two extremely knowledgeable industry leaders on their thoughts.

While regulators, lawyers, politicians and investors begin to sort out exactly what happened in this debacle, one thing is abundantly clear. Some people made a LOT of money with the recent GameStop trade and a lot of people LOST a lot of money

The passage of the proposed Economic Stimulus bill by Congress is a metaphorical shot in the arm for small business owners who have suffered disproportionately during the COVID pandemic. It includes the renewal of the Paycheck Protection Program lending, which gave a lifeline to millions of small businesses nationwide until the program expired on Aug. 8.

“Gray swan is a term used to describe a potentially very significant event that is considered unlikely to happen but still possible....