Modern Markets Podcast

In this episode, Joe Roets CEO of Dragonchain joins Tytan as they discuss the following topics:

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In this episode, Tytan discusses what the Bitcoin Halving is as well as what Bitcoin is. 

We try to cover all aspects of the Bitcoin Halving including mining operations part in the whole event. 

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In this episode, Bradley Kam head of Business Development at Unstoppable Domains joins Tytan as they discuss the following topics:

• What is Unstoppable Domains and how will the decentralized web benefit customers?
  
• What is Decentralized Web, and are there any cases where censorship of domains/sites are prevalent?
  
• How does Unstoppable Domains work, and is it easy to use?

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In this episode, TytanInc discusses the following topics:

• Is Kim Jong Un really dead, brain dead, or still alive?
  
• An update on the mortality rate of coronavirus from a study at USC
  
• Is the lockdown worse than the virus?
  
• Oil futures tank into negative prices for the first time in history

Global Market Update:

North America

Trump suspends all immigration to the US over COVID-19. The president has followed through on previous claims that he would shut down the nation to immigrants, although now it is limited to those seeking green cards. It does not, however, apply to doctors or nurses who would be helping the relief efforts, or the spouses of US citizens and prospective adoptees. The ban is being made in order to “ensure that unemployed Americans of all backgrounds will be first in line for jobs as our economy reopens.”

South America

Countries like Venezuela, which are in a constant state of economic uncertainty, are faring worse during this crisis. A nation with one of the largest oil supplies in the world has been subject to numerous trade embargoes and sanctions levied by both the US and other nations. For the nations still trading with Venezuela, the recent drop in oil prices has severely limited its purchasing power. Limited access to healthcare, food supplies, and stable currency have all impacted the country and its surrounding neighbors.

European Union

The EU continues to grapple with its economic issues. Spain has several aggressive initiatives to help fix their problems. The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, is proposing that long-term bonds be used to raise $1.5 trillion to alleviate the impact from COVID-19, which would be spread out in the beginning of 2021 to the most affected sectors. This would amount to one-tenth of the total GDP for the EU.

Africa

In the United States stores selling alcohol and tobacco have been declared essential businesses and allowed to stay open. South Africa has taken the opposite approach and banned the sale of both alcohol and tobacco. Only three other countries have taken this action, including Thailand, Greenland, and certain regions of Mexico. A report in 2018 concluded that the alcohol industry of South Africa accounted for more than $583 million. For alcoholics, quitting “cold turkey” can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms including death. 

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In this episode, TytanInc discusses the following topics:

• There is enough evidence now to suggest the Wuhan Institute of virology leaked the CoronaVirus
• The Bursa Malaysia stock exchange, and the Shenzen Stock Exchange are partnering across borders.
• Tokenization and how it will take over the world.
• This Bitcoin Halving importance cannot be understated.
  

Global Market Update:

North America

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun to forgive large amounts of foreign debt. 25 of the poorest countries in the world are seeing their debt forgiven by their lenders. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated. "This provides grants to our poorest and most vulnerable members to cover their IMF debt obligations for an initial phase over the next six months and will help them channel more of their scarce financial resources towards vital emergency medical and other relief efforts.” Similarly, the World Bank is distributing $160 billion to 76 countries to help combat the effects of the coronavirus.

South America

Ecuador’s issuer default credit rating has been downgraded to a “C.” The Fitch ratings company made the decision as Ecuador is exploring options to defer payments on billions of dollars in bonds that will mature this year. The low credit rating signifies a higher risk of default as the country struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic.

European Union

Vehicle sales have plummeted over 50% in the EU over the last month. Sales of cars and trucks hit record lows with Fiat Chrysler being hit particularly hard with a drop of 76.6% in gross sales. Financial forecasters are hoping for a “V” shaped recovery in the coming months, though a resurgence or second wave of coronavirus cases could delay that recovery by up to a year.

Africa

South African Airways has made the decision to fire all 4,700 of its employees. The 86-year old travel provider appears to be shutting down due to the lack of travelers. As a state-owned company South African Airways has been struggling over the past decade, hiring 9 CEO’s over the past 10 years in its attempts to restructure and retain profitability. It has not released financial statements over the last 2 years, likely due to fears of liquidation and an inability to pay back loans.

Asia

The World Bank projects a slump in growth in South Asia. A combination of a drop in tourism, supply chain disruption, and a drop in demand for textiles are most likely the blame for the drop in revenue across several nations. The Maldives is expected to be hit especially hard, with an estimated drop in GDP of up to 13%.

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In this episode, Siwon Kim head of Business Development at MXCFoundation joins Tytan as they discuss the following topics:

• What is LPWAN tech and how is MXC foundation using this with the blockchain?
  
• What do Cryptocurrency scams look like.
  
• Siwon's journey back to Germany with the coronavirus lockdown ensuing.

Global Market Update:

North America

The chairman of the new Pandemic Response Accountability Committee has been replaced after less than two weeks on the job. Glenn A. Fine, a former acting inspector general, has been replaced by Sean O’Donnell, the EPA’s inspector general to oversee the $2.2 trillion stimulus bill. This move has been criticized by Democrats who have applauded Mr. Fine’s reputation as being a tough and independent investigator. There has been no official reason from the White House for the change in leadership.

South America

Latin American countries are banding together to purchase the increasingly diminished supply of PPE, or personal protective equipment. Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay have joined the international bidding war to acquire equipment that would protect medical workers and the general public from contracting the coronavirus.

European Union

Boris Johnson has been moved out of an ICU after being previously admitted for COVID-19. The UK’s Prime Minister spent three days in intensive care unit before being released and is reportedly able to go on small walks. The Prime Minister previously downplayed the severity of the pandemic and continued to shake hands as other world leaders advocated social distancing.

Africa

French doctors have proposed testing a coronavirus vaccine in Africa, sparking outrage from the international community. Dr. Jean-Paul Mira of Cochin Hospital in Paris suggested that experimental treatments be carried out in African territories where “there are no masks, no treatments and no ICUs.” Mira later apologized in a statement released by his hospital after several advocate groups quickly raised alarms, comparing this mindset to colonial behaviors of the past.

Asia

China has taken the first steps in lifting its quarantine. The city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus was first discovered, reported on Tuesday that it had zero new reported cases of COVID-19. The city of 11 million people is slowly coming back to life after being under lockdown since late January.

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In this episode, Charles Read head of Zumo Kit at Zumo.money joins Tytan as they discuss the following topics:

• What are stablecoins and what do they do?
  
• What are Central Bank digital currencies?
  
• What will the world look like with the digitization of currencies?

Global Markets Update:

North America

Companies around the world are in a race to find a treatment for the COVID-19 virus. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Novavax, and more have dedicated substantial resources to come up with a workable solution in the past weeks. Currently available drugs are being tested as an effective treatment for the coronavirus, including those for malaria and arthritis. New York, the US city with the most active cases, is using all available resources including intravenously administering Vitamin C. There is currently no cure for COVID-19 and vaccines are still likely 12-16 months away.

South America

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro defies COVID despite increasing cases in South America. Echoing President Trump’s assertion from weeks ago, President Bolsonaro has called the virus “a measly cold.” At this point, Bolsonaro is the only major world leader to ignore the severity of the pandemic which has infected over 1 million people worldwide.

European Union

Hungary adopts an authoritarian state overnight. As of Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has wide-sweeping authority to overturn or implement any laws or measures he sees fit. Parliament would be able to overturn the emergency power by a two-thirds vote. This is also the percentage of votes Minister Orban currently controls in the government.

Africa

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has freed inmates through Skype and Zoom to curtail the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly 5,000 criminals with less than 6-months of prison time left have been discharged. As of March 27th, there is also an active curfew between the hours of 7 pm to 5 am.

Asia

Thailand is also planning to announce a nationwide curfew. Starting Friday a curfew will go into effect between the hours of 10 pm and 4 am. Patient and medical transportation will be exempt. Thailand has over 1,800 active cases and 15 deaths from COVID-19 to date.

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Canada is now imposing travel restrictions on those exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Starting Monday, any traveler showing possible symptoms will be barred from domestic flights and trains. The Canadian government is holding private airlines and train companies responsible for carrying out these orders.

South America

A cruise ship off the coast of Santiago, Chile, is being prevented from docking on fears of infected passengers. 42 people on board the ship are complaining of flu-like symptoms which can also be symptoms of the coronavirus. A number of cruise ships are in similar positions. Getting people on these ships is challenging as coronavirus test kits must be brought on board.

European Union

The British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday the Prime Minister issued a “shelter at home” order, severely restricting movement in the UK. All non-essential businesses are closed and police have been authorized to break up gatherings. Johnson is arguably the most visible person in the world to be diagnosed with the disease. His health secretary has also tested positive.

Africa

South Africa is following in the steps of the US in tracking its citizens. Vodacom Group Ltd and MTN Group Ltd, two major telecom carriers, have pledged to make their mobility data available to the government. The data will be used for “high-level aggregated data on how people are moving to help curb the spread of Covid-19.” As we wrote weeks ago, widespread monitoring of the population is a likely outcome of this crisis.

Asia

Japan is increasing border security amid the COVID-19 epidemic. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced that Japan is placing all people traveling from South East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East under a 14-day self-quarantine. The continued apprehension around the coronavirus has also postponed the 2020 Olympics, previously scheduled to take place in Tokyo, back one year to the summer of 2021. The postponement of the Olympics is expected to cost the organizers between $2-3 billion.

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Data brought to you by FomoHunt's lead analyst Kaltoro, and your host Tytan Inc.

Make sure to check out the Modern Markets Newsletter at substack every week!

Data brought to you by FomoHunt's lead analyst Kaltoro, and your host Tytan Inc.

Make sure to check out the Modern Markets Newsletter at substack every week!

Data brought to you by FomoHunt's lead analyst Kaltoro, and your host Tytan Inc.

Make sure to check out the Modern Markets Newsletter at substack every week!

Data brought to you by FomoHunt's lead analyst Kaltoro, and your host Tytan Inc.

Make sure to check out the Modern Markets Newsletter at substack every week!

Data brought to you by FomoHunt's lead analyst Kaltoro, and your host Tytan Inc.

Make sure to check out the Modern Markets Newsletter at substack every week!