BCB077_GREG FOSS & JOE CARLASARE: The Bond Debate

Greg Foss & Joe Carlasare drop by to debate the bond market. We find out where they agree, where they disagree, and what this all means for Bitcoin.

We Cover:

• Where bond yields are and where they might be going.
• Is a recession upon us? Likely? Unlikely?
• Are long dated treasuries a good buy right now?
• Why the treasury market is so fundamental to our financial system.
• How much Bitcoin is too much in a portfolio?
• When and why will Bitcoin accrue value?

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ABOUT JOE CARLASARE:

Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he  provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast.

ABOUT GREG FOSS:  

Greg spent 32 plus years as a credit trader and analyst.  He now serves as an Executive Director & Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada.

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