Cato Podcast - Stablecoins and the Fight for a Level Playing Field

What are stablecoins, how do they work, and what does the future hold for these innovative financial instruments? Join Norbert Michel and Jennifer Schulp from the Cato Institute's Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives as they delve into the evolving landscape of stablecoin legislation. Whether you're a seasoned crypto enthusiast or just curious about digital currencies, this discussion will provide valuable insights into the regulatory environment and the potential impacts on the financial system.


Show Notes:

Jennifer J. Shculp, "Stablecoin Bills Galore, but How Do They Stack Up?", cato.org, February 27, 2025


Jennifer J. Schulp, "Stablecoin Legislation Must Ensure Financial Privacy", CoinDesk, April 24, 2025


Norbert Michel, "The GENIUS Act Is a Good Start, But Congress Could Make It Smarter", Forbes, June 4, 2025


Jennider J. Schulp and Eleanor Mueller, "Stablecoins, Market Structure, and More – Evaluating the Crypto Legislative Landscape", Cato Institute Live Event, June 17, 2025


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Audio Mises Wire - Bolivia Held Hostage: The Tyrant’s Return

When socialist Evo Morales was elected president of Bolivia, he received favorable press from the western media. Like most socialists, however, his government turned tyrannical. Disqualified from office, he and his followers now seek to stage a coup to return him to power.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/bolivia-held-hostage-tyrants-return

The Indicator from Planet Money - Why aren’t filmmakers shooting in LA?

Despite being, ya know, Hollywood, more and more movies and TV shows are shooting outside of Tinseltown.

Dozens of U.S. states and many countries offer subsidies for film production. This has drawn filmmakers away from L.A. and led to historically low levels of shooting activity in recent years in the city.

After the COVID shutdowns, labor strikes, and January's devastating wildfires ... what can bring back LA's film industry?

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