Podcast: Dollar vs. Yuan, the Next Global Reserve Currency with Russell Clark

Russell Clark joins Mike to share his outlook on the the tensions between U.S v China, Bitcoin, and more.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, Blockworks’ co-founder, is joined by Russell Clark.

With a wealth of knowledge that spans over 20 years as both an Investment Analyst and CIO/CEO of Russell Clark Investment Management, Russell shares his outlook on Japan as a model for the US, China’s rise post-globalization, the connection between food and inflation, what is the end game for QE and Russell’s outlook on bitcoin.

They also covered:

  • Wealth inequality and lack of wage growth
  • US vs. China tensions
  • And so much more

Watch the full episode below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week, he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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