Crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system, from the use of stablecoins for payments, to the trading of tokenized equities on blockchains, to the adoption of crypto holdings by corporate treasuries. We explore how PNC Bank, one of the first movers in this space, has been expanding access to crypto and the challenges it has had to overcome.

This episode is sponsored by Coinbase.

Crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system, from the use of stablecoins for payments, to the trading of tokenized equities on blockchains, to the adoption of crypto holdings by corporate treasuries. We explore how PNC Bank, one of the first movers in this space, has been expanding access to crypto and the challenges it has had to overcome.
This episode is sponsored by Coinbase.

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

David Westin speaks with top names in finance about the week's biggest issues on Wall Street.

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Evolving Money: Blue Chip Meets Blockchain (Sponsored Content)

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This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America’s wealth gap? Later, Alberta’s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

This week, Ford, JPMorgan and the state of Michigan team up to help domestic manufacturers turn new technology into factories and supply chains. And, hyperscalers and data centers are borrowing hundreds of billions of dollars to finance AI infrastructure, transforming the corporate bond market. Plus, can baby bonds actually narrow America&rsquo;s wealth gap? Later, Alberta&rsquo;s Grassy Mountain project has become a test of whether Canada can expand resource exports without reigniting old environmental conflicts.

Michigan Manufacturing, AI Debt Investments, Baby Bonds, Canadian Coal Fight

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This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America’s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI&rsquo;s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America&rsquo;s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.

Your Brain on AI, Rare Earth Race, College Enrollment Cliff

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This week, Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman breaks down China's export machine, why twenty years of US pressure hasn't worked, and what happens next. And, can a $100 billion Micron factory transform Syracuse from a Rust Belt cautionary tale into a potential model for American reindustrialization? Plus, a bridge named for a hockey legend was meant to strengthen the supply chain between the US and Canada, but the neighbors can’t agree on their trade relationship. Later, with 760,000 care aide openings expected every year in the US and a $400 billion long-term care bill, humanoid robots are an early bet on technology filling the care gap. 

This week, Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman breaks down China's export machine, why twenty years of US pressure hasn't worked, and what happens next. And, can a $100 billion Micron factory transform Syracuse from a Rust Belt cautionary tale into a potential model for American reindustrialization? Plus, a bridge named for a hockey legend was meant to strengthen the supply chain between the US and Canada, but the neighbors can&rsquo;t agree on their trade relationship. Later, with 760,000 care aide openings expected every year in the US and a $400 billion long-term care bill, humanoid robots are an early bet on technology filling the care gap.&nbsp;

China’s Trade Reckoning, Syracuse’s Second Chance, North American Fracture, Humanoids in Healthcare 

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Evolving Money: Blue Chip Meets Blockchain (Sponsored Content)

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