In this episode, Co-Founder of BitMEX & CIO of Maelstrom Arthur Hayes shares his macro view on the erosion of Fed independence, inevitable money printing, and how these forces intersect with crypto markets. He covers Bitcoin’s performance versus gold and stocks, the political choices around AI’s productivity boom, and why DeFi, stablecoins, and new decentralized trading models are at the heart of the next cycle. Enjoy! __ Follow Arthur: https://x.com/CryptoHayes Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Origin Summit: https://www.originsummit.xyz/ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY200 for £200 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:50) Money Printing & Yield Curve Control (05:42) What Does this Mean for Bitcoin? (08:48) AI & the Debt Doom Loop (12:44) Favorite Crypto Themes & Innovations (13:48) Perp DEXes & Hyperliquid (18:16) Stablecoin Winners & Losers (21:32) Stablecoin Systemic Risk (23:30) AI, Intellectual Property, and Blockchain (24:47) Western vs. Asian Crypto Markets __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock or Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.