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195 - Ethereum Breaks Records, Powell Talks, and MetaMask Drops a Stablecoin
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šš¼ This week weāve got a big one ā Ethereum is smashing through an all-time high and everyoneās watching what happens next. Weāll break down what Jerome Powellās latest speech means, and how QE could be fueling the momentum.
š¦ MetaMask is stepping up its game too, unveiling mUSD, a brand-new native stablecoin built to power its DeFi wallet ā weāll explore what that could mean for the ecosystem.
āFinally, youāve probably heard the phrase ālocal topā thrown around lately ā but what does it actually mean, and how can you spot one? Weāll explain it in plain English.
But before that, have a special guest on the show while Trace is away - Ben Ritchie is the Managing Director of Alpha Node Global, a licensed Australian investment manager specialising in digital assets. With a background spanning Deloitte, ASX-listed companies, and global financial markets, Ben combines traditional finance expertise with a deep focus on cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation. He is also a strong advocate for investor education, regulatory clarity, and building bridges between traditional wealth management and the emerging digital economy.
Now letās get into it. š
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1:36 Ben's journey
4:25 ETH hitting ATH's
7:22 MetaMask launch mUSD
11:06 Jargon demystified - What is "local top"?
13:41 Short, sharp news bites
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