Podcast: Breaking-down China’s energy crisis

Get your macro fix with Blockworks’ own Mike Ippolito and co-host, Mark Yusko.

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In the weekly roundup episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” it’s a “charts, charts, charts!” special. Mike and Mark go deep on the budding energy crisis, crypto’s 10% rally on Friday, a potential return to 1970s like inflation, housing prices, and finally what the role of government should be.

They also cover:

  • The debt ceiling not being real
  • The issue behind trying to ban a decentralized asset

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 co-host Mark Yusko where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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