13 Mar 2026
56m

ROLLUP: Chaotic Era | Oil, Jobs, Credit | Nasdaq x Kraken | BlackRock Staked ETH | Roman Storm Retrial

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The Bankless Weekly Rollup addresses market jitters stemming from global events like wars and AI advancements, which Vitalik refers to as the "chaotic era." Oil prices, job numbers, and private credit trends are examined for their impact on crypto, with the Iranian war's effect on oil and potential recession indicators highlighted. The conversation covers Kraken's partnership with Nasdaq to tokenize stocks and BlackRock's new staked ETH ETF, while also expressing disappointment over the DOJ's decision to retry the Tornado Cash case involving Roman Storm. Additionally, the hosts discuss Bernie Sanders' proposed moratorium on AI data centers and the potential for an anti-tech backlash.

Outlines

Part 1: Macro Trends, Markets, and Geopolitics

Part 2: Institutional Adoption and Tokenization

Part 3: Regulation, Governance, and Staking

Part 4: AI Policy and Tech Backlash

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