Sid Powell: How Blockchain is Transforming Traditional Lending
Release Date: 04/09/2026
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David Hunter: Final Melt-Up, Then Global Bust? Gold, Silver, Oil Price Targets
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David Hunter of Contrarian Macro Advisors outlines his short- and long-term targets for gold, silver and oil, as well as major indexes. In his view, the coming months will bring a melt-up phase that takes all of them much higher — but then a "global bust" will follow. "You have to think about changing your philosophy, changing your strategy, from time in the market to timing the market," he said. David's X account: This interview was filmed on May 6, 2026. 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Major melt-up imminent 2:50 - Triggers for a melt-up 7:47 - Impact of the Iran war 10:58 - Oil price...
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Ken Chen: How Tokenization Will Open New Investment Opportunities
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Joe Cavatoni: Gold Price Strong, Are Central Banks Really Selling?
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Michael Farkas: Aging Power Grids Threaten AI, EV Growth and US Competitiveness
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info_outlineMaple Finance’s Sid Powell explains how blockchain is transforming traditional lending by bridging fiat currencies and DeFi, breaking down why credit risk is the primary concern and how Maple’s diversified borrower pools and collateral management keep investments safe.
Plus, Powell shares why regulatory evolution and bank partnerships will shape a more accessible, portable banking experience, delivering higher yields and greater flexibility to everyday users.
This interview was recorded on February 4, 2026.
0:00 - Intro to Maple and DeFi lending
2:05 - Understanding yield and risk management in lending
6:19 - Regulatory landscape and stablecoins in Canada
8:16 - The future of banking and Maple's role
10:39 - Tokenization of private credit and its impact
12:51 - Access for retail investors and economic implications
14:21 - Outro
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