Market Matters This week, we look at the latest sensationalized claims made by the Wall Street Journal that markets have mispriced the collapse of South Africa. We also plan for earnings season and zone in on the factors that may be of interest to markets. Deep Dive We dive into the three new crypto-related laws introduced in the United States and try to make sense of their implications. We also unpack the impact these laws could have on institutions like the US Federal Reserve and the global cryptocurrency landscape. Investor Insights We look at the latest developments in the efforts of the National Treasury of South Africa to pass the budgets of the various departments and the implications of not completing the process on time. We also review our wall and wrap things up with our Unfiltered Opinion of the Week.