This week’s focus is energy policy and how it contributes to energy supply crunch. Simply put, we are attempting the clean energy transition by vilifying traditional sources of energy. This is leading to underinvestment that is likely to cause sustained higher prices to consumers. Despite The Dispatch wanting a cleaner, lower carbon future, it has […]
China crypto restrictions
China Crypto Ban & Policy Change Hits Evergrande
China’s crypto ban (again) and Chinese policy changes driving the Evergrande crisis are this week’s focus. When the world’s second largest economy bans an asset class and the largest token (bitcoin) only drops ~5%, does that not seem like a source of strength? Yes, the volatility is unpleasant, but that’s why The Dispatch believes appropriate […]
Ray Dalio owns Bitcoin & China mining crackdown
Dispatch #17 -2021 May 28th, 2021 The Dispatch spent this past week listening to insightful speakers and panels at the Consensus 2021 conference. It was at Consensus that Ray Dalio declared “I have some of it,” while articulating a preference for Bitcoin over the US Dollar or bonds. The event was also a good example […]
Crypto downdraft as Tether reserves & regulatory news add to worries
Dispatch #16 -2021 May 21st, 2021 The lead story this week is the crypto downdraft, which reminded participants about the downside of volatility. The action reinforces the importance of positioning size to be able to absorb volatility: Bitcoin had the first ever $10K daily move on May 19th! The Musk tweet, highlighted in Dispatch #15, […]